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  • Lot# : 2145 Malta

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    1860/1975c.: Collection in three albums all arranged according to cancellation but with 1860/84 ½ d. 'yellows' with ½ d. no wmk. used, wmk. CC mint block of four in buff shade, vertical mint strip of four and a mint block of six, ½ d. orange shade mint block of four and interpanneau block of six and over 50 used examples, ½ d. buff mint block of four perf. 12 ½, 1885 issue used, 1886 5 s. rose used (14), 1902 1 d. on 2 d. 'Specimen', 1902 'One Pnney' error in mint pair and corner block, used multiples and a cover; thereafter with most sets complete used with additional mint multiples, 1922 10 s. black used on piece, 1922/25 Melita issue complete used with both £ 1 values (Gi = £ 800), Melita issue optd. 'Postage' used, 1926/27 set to 10 s. used, 1928 set to 10 s. used and 5 s. on cover, 1930 set of 17 used, 1935 ½ d. and 1 s. values with 'Extra Flagstaff' fine used, 1937 Coronation set perf. 'Specimen', 1948 RSW £ 1 used and used on cover; interesting covers with 1923 cover with Wembley Exhibition cachet, 1925 2 ½ d. on 3 d. cobalt used on FDC, Paquebot covers, France issues from 1867 used with clear Malta cancellations (17 stamps), Airmail covers from 1934 (40+). A superb collection with over 200 covers/cards in excellent quality with viewing recommended.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF