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Stamp auction - 31 August 2022
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Dear Customer
Welcome to our latest auction (Sale 163) initially scheduled for May then postponed owing to the pandemic. Now that lockdown has eased we can go ahead with our sale at the Britannia Hotel over two days instead of one
which will help us abide by the social distancing rules.
Viewing
We have taken two extra days at the hotel before the auction for viewing, which again will help with social distancing; we would recommend this as the best option.
If you wish to view the auction lots at our Newcastle offices you can do so from Monday 10th to Friday 21st August (weekdays) by appointment only.
Please ensure you bring a face mask/covering with you. Gloves will be provided and these must be worn at all times during viewing.
Attending the sale
If you are attending the auction in person, face masks/coverings must be worn.
When planning your journey, please bear in mind this sale is live on the internet and we generally achieve a rate of 200 lots per hour.
If you are feeling anxious about attending the sale, you can, as always, send your bids by post or email before the sale to be added to the book or you can bid live through Easylive Auctions. Easylive offer a
great option of a £3 flat fee, which allows you to bid on as many lots as you like with no other charges.
Bidding
Unfortunately we will be unable to offer our usual room bidder (boxed) lots which always prove to be popular with many of you.
The auction room numbers will be limited (maximum of 30 people). Therefore, we ask that bidders move in and out of the room accordingly. We understand customers may wish to bid on multiple lots but if
there is a space between your lot numbers please leave the room until ready to bid again.
Refreshments
Owing to regulations we are unable to provide our usual tea/coffee and sandwiches. However, customers can order from the main reception area of the hotel.
If you would like any other information regarding our sale please do not hesitate to contact us. Corbitts would like to thank you for your continued support.
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This auction took place on 31 August 2022. Estimates and realised prices are shown below for information only.
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1023
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1888-93 ½d to 1s (8 vals) h/stamped SPECIMEN, faults, SG.1s/9s excl. 2s. (8)
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£60 to 80 |
£94.00
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1024
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1891 (25 Aug) envelope to Port Elizabeth, bearing 1888 ½d pair & 1891 Natal Fiscal 1d sharing two 'ESHOWE/ZULULAND' double-ring d/stamps, the reverse with Durban (27.8) & arrival (2.9) c.d.s, a clean & attractive inter-colonial franking.
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£300 to 350 |
£340.00
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1025
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1892 (27 Apr) blue envelope (222 x 104mm) reg to Germany, bearing 1888 6d & 1891 Natal Postal Fiscal 1d (10), all cancelled with 'NKANDHLA/ZULULAND' triple ring d/stamp in violet and showing London reg oval d/stamp (22.5) at foot, the reverse with Eshowe (29.4), Dundee (30.4) & arrival (date unclear) c.d.s; vertical crease at centre and some stains though a remarkable franking from this small office.
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£800 to 1000 |
£1050.00
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1026
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1894 £1 purple/red, optd SPECIMEN, fine M, SG.28s. (1)
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£50 to 65 |
£65.00
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1027
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1894 £5 purple & black/red, optd SPECIMEN, fresh M, SG.29s. (1) Cat. £475
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£150 to 200 |
£150.00
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1028
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1895 (12 June) envelope reg to Johannesburg, bearing 1894 1d pairs (3) tied by 'NQUTU/ZULULAND' double-ring d/stamp, showing red ink registration marking and, on reverse, Rorkes Drift (12.6), Dundee (13.6), Charlestown (14.6) and arrival (15.6) d/stamps; two pairs with perf faults due to proximity to edge of envelope. A rare franking. Provenance: John Robson, March 1992.
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£375 to 475 |
£430.00
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1029
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1895 (7 Apr) envelope to Johannesburg, bearing 1888 ½d strip of four tied by legible 'NQUTU/ZULULAND' double-ring d/stamp & showing, on reverse, Rorkes Drift (8.4), Dundee (8.4), Charlestown (9.4) and arrival (10.4) d/stamps; the strip with some perf faults due to proximity to edge of envelope. Rare.
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£375 to 475 |
£440.00
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