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  • Lot# : 99 Nicaragua

    1956: Scouts Airmail issue, the complete mint set of 10 values, imperforate and probably of Trial status as two show impressions in brown alongside (3 c. and 75 c.), fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 100 Nicaragua

    1956: Scouts Airmail Miniature Sheet imperforate pair of sheets with two line imprint below for Baden Powell Centenary, signed at lower right by designer and dated "15.3.57" in ink, lower left corner with minor bend of no real significance. Fine and extremely rare, full unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 101 Nicaragua

    1912: Scarce use of railway stamps in connection with definitives, registered cover sent to Prague/CS bearing three different railway stamps and four different common values (incl. one showing inverted overprint), cancelled by dark blue cds "Managua ENE 30 1912", Prague arrival confirmed by black cds of March 10th. On reverse, a rather unusual use of railway stamps as per detailled explanation from Mr.  Andrew Fowler of GB enclosed.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 102 Nicaragua

    1932: Rivas Railway Issue, the complete mint set of five values all in complete sheetlets of four with margins all round, fresh and very fine. A rare set and seldom seen thus Yvert = EUR 700.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 103 Panama

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 104 Panama

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 105 Panama

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    1904 (June 24): 10 c. orange-yellow, optd. 'Canal Zone'  in violet, 'Panama' reading up at left and down at right, variety CANAL ZONE inverted, a fine used example cancelled in black and violet. Rare. Cert. Brun (2005) Gi 3a = £ 500/Scott = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 106 Panama

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 107 Panama

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 108 Panama

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 109 Panama

    1906 (Jan 21): Cover to London franked by 1 c. green (five examples) all tied by "Cristobal / Canal Zone" duplexes in black, the third stamp showing ZONF error. Reverse with London arrival (Feb 10) in black. A rare issue on letter and an appealing cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 110 Peru

    1808 (Aug 26): Registered from to Santiago de Chile struck with superb "CERTIFICACIO / A, LIMA" and "FRANCA" handstamps in red. Receipted in manuscript on reverse, an exceptional and very scarce cover Colareta 4 = 90 pts.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 111 Peru

    1809 (July): Entire letter rated '2½' in manuscript mailed to Chuquisaca and struck with fine "CUZCO" straight line in red. A fresh and fine Colonial entire Colareta 3 = 80 pts.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 112 Peru

    1810c.: Front of cover to Arequipa care of the Mayor de Correo and rated '4½' in manuscript, struck with superb "MAGES" straight line handstamp in red. An extremely rare Colonial marking Colareta 1 = 95 pts.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 113 Peru

    1828 (Aug 4): Entire letter, written in English and endorsed inside with 'per Brig Mackerel', addressed to Arequipa and rated '2½' in manuscript, struck with straight line handstamps on arrival of "AREQUIPA" in red and "YSLAY" in red. Exceptional and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 114 Peru

    1831 (April 15): Entire letter to Arequipa rated '3' in manuscript, struck with superb strike of "PUNO" handstamp in red Colareta 2 = 80 pts.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 115 Peru

    1832 (Dec 14): Prepaid entire letter to Arequipa struck with fine strikes of "MOQUEGUA" despatch handstamp and "FRANCA" straight line in red Colareta 2+2f = 60+40 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 116 Peru

    1851 (May 10): Entire letter from Callao to Arequipa, rated '2½' in manuscript, struck with framed "CALLAO / VAPOR" handstamp in black. Rare and fine usage Colareta 5v = 80 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 117 Peru

    1855: Entire letter to Santa rated '2' in manuscript, struck with superb framed "LAMBAYEQUE" handstamp in red. Refolded for better display and minor acid ink at top but very rare so fine Colareta 5 = 60 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 118 Peru

    1857c.: Cover to Tarma struck with fine strike of oval "PASCO / 2.R." handstamp in black. Exceptional for this marking Colareta 7p = 45 pts.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 119 Peru

    1864: Cover to Lima struck with over-inked but fine strikes of "FRANCA", oval "AREQUIPA / N.3½" and straight "VAPOR" all in bright blue ink. A charming and scarce cover. Colareta 6+5v+9p = 25+40+40 pts.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 120 Peru

    1860: 1 p., original design, 1st printing, the 1860 cover to Hualgayoc bearing an irregular block of 24 examples (Transfer Types 1-5/1-5 and 6-10/6-10) and some further examples appear to have been removed from the cover, cancelled by both the "Trux." dotted lozenge and by TRUJILLO straight line handstamps in black. Imperfections with some margins close or cut, one or two stamps with insignificant tears, but one of the largest multiples of this setting extant. Annotated by sender on reverse at Trujillo "Octbre. 23 de 1860". Rare.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 121 Peru

    1863: 1 p., second retouch, the extraordinary combination cover to Trujillo bearing the largest known block of the retouched 1 peseta red with a block of twenty (sheet marginal at both left and right, the narrowest vertical margin being the gap between the two Transfer blocks: Types 11-15 and 11-15/16-20 and 16-20), a horizontal strip of three (Types 1-2-3) and a single Lecoq issue 1862 1 d. pale vermilion, all tied by "Otusco" dotted lozenge cancellations in black. Reverse with manuscript docketing of sender (May 30, 1863). Block crossed by filing fold and small insignificant faults, but a remarkable and wonderful cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2001) Gi 13.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 122 Peru

    1873: 1 p. orange-yellow, the used strip of eleven with good to large margins all round, Coil Join on sixth stamp tied to 1873 judicial cover to San Miguel by straight line CAXAMARCA handstamps in black. One or two small vertical creases due to size of cover, fully endorsed by sender on reverse (August 13, 1873). One of the great Peruvian rarities. Signed Holcombe.
    Provenance: Collection Bustamante.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 123 Peru

    1870/74: Railway Anniversary, group of five used copies with legible date cancellations, one for each year, selected to illustrate the progression from earlier to later printings, very nice group.
    Provenance: Collection Klaus Eitner
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 124 Saudi Arabia

    1916: ¼ piastre bright green, a superb imperforate Proof block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet, with full original gum (some specking of colour probably from a red ½ sheet stored below and with outer margin folded), otherwise fresh and very fine. A rare multiple, just 4 sheets (200 stamps) produced, of which two are believed to be still intact.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 125 Saudi Arabia

    1916/17: ½ pi. imperforate Proof in deep blue (issued in scarlet) on very thick carton paper, unused as produced, with Farouk cartouche on reverse. Extremely rare, just one sheet of 50 stamps printed, most probably originally donated to Farouk.
    Provenance: Collection King Farouk of Egypt (1955).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 126 Saudi Arabia

    1916: ½ pi. scarlet, a superb imperforate Proof example in a fresh shade, corner marginal from lower right of sheet, full unmounted og. Scarce, with just four sheets (200 stamps) printed, of which two sheets are believed to be still intact.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 127 Saudi Arabia

    1916: 1 pi. printed in a very deep blue, on heavy carton paper imperforate, reverse with Farouk / Bileski cartouche, fine and rare Proof with just one sheet printed (50). Rare and very fine.
    Provenance: King Farouk of Egypt (1955).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 128 Saudi Arabia

    1916: 1 pi. an imperforate vertical pair on thick heavy paper, printed in magenta (issued in blue). Fine and extremely scarce, just 200 produced (four sheets). Scarce and very fine.
    Provenance: Collection David Graham.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 129 Saudi Arabia

    1916: 1 pi. blue, an imperforate Proof pair on very thick carton paper, marginal from left of sheet. Just 300 produced (six sheets). Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 130 Saudi Arabia

    1916: 1 pi. blue, an imperforate Proof block of four from lower right of sheet on medium paper, showing the marginal bars at right and at base, fresh and fine, unmounted original gum. Just 200 produced (four sheets; two of these sheets, originally belonging to King Farouk, are still intact). Scarce and very fine.
    Note: The unwatermarked gummed paper was from the stock used by the Survey Dept. of Egypt to print the Censor tape required for resealing letters during World War I.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 131 Saudi Arabia

    1916: 1 pi. deep blue, early printing, a fine unused block of nine, the sixth stamp showing the letter "S" secret mark in the upper right corner octagonal segment, most probably for "Survey" and used as a secret mark against possible forgery. The "S" marking is only found on the perforated 12 sheets and was removed from the December 1916 and May 1917 issues. Fresh and fine block Gi = £ 1'620.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 132 Saudi Arabia

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    1916: 1 pi. blue, perf. 10, small study with mint blocks of four (3, two are corner blocks), corner block of six without Control number from lower left of sheet mint, also a cover front with a vertical pair showing early usage (Nov 1916) and a 1916 cover to Egypt with 1 pi. and ¼ pi. green from Djedda.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 133 Saudi Arabia

    1916: Proof of the 1/8 pi. orange-yellow, printed on heavy carton paper, a fresh and very fine marginal example frm right of sheet. Extremely scarce, just one sheet of 50 stamps printed.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 134 Saudi Arabia

    1916: 1 pi. "Powder Blue", the exceptional Proof block of four on heavy paper with roulette 20, a superb multiple from lower right corner of the sheet (unused as produced), matched with the issued stamp in a fine block of four from upper right of sheet, unmounted og. The powder blue is very rare-just 4 sheets were printed thus (200 stamps) and one is still intact.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 135 Saudi Arabia

    1916/17: 1 para imperforate Proof in deep blue (issued in claret) on very thick carton paper, unused as produced, with Farouk cartouche on reverse. Extremely rare, just one sheet of 50 stamps printed, most probably originally donated to Farouk.
    Provenance: Collection King Farouk of Egypt (1955).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 136 Saudi Arabia

    1916: 1 pi. blue, rouletted 20, a fine used example on 1917 cover addressed to Francis Hugh Vallancey in London (an initiator, in 1920, of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists) neatly tied by "Djeddah / 3" datestamp (June 13) in black. Circular Censor marking-normally seen on letters passing through Army P.O. SZ22- at left and reverse witrh Port Taufiq transit cds. Fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 137 Saudi Arabia

    1917: OHMS Cover addressed to Brigadier General Paul in Cairo, franked by first issue Oct 1916 ½ pi. scarlet and perf. 10 1 pi. blue, Dec 1916 1/8 pi. yellow and ¼ pi. green and July 1917 1 pa. dull purple all tied by Mecca datestamps in black, reverse with triangular "Passed By Censor / 3939" cachet in red.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 138 Saudi Arabia

    1917: "A Short Note on the Design and Issue of Postage Stamps prepared by the Survey Dept. of Egypt for His Highness Emir and Sherif of Mecca and King of Hejaz", copy number 37 presented and endorsed to Brigadier General Sir Ronald Storrs who oversaw T. E. Lawrence (of Arabia) in the production of the first issue of Hejaz. A fine example with all pages and plates intact, slight stain on front but extremely rare, especially so with this endorsement.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 139 Saudi Arabia

    1920 (April 22): Cover from Mecca to Jeddah carried at concessionary rate of 16 para (rather than ½ piastre or 20 paras), franked by 1917 1/8 pi. dull purple, minor bend, ¼ pi. yellow and ½ pi. green all tied by "Mecca" arabic only datestamps. Djedda arrival datestamp on reverse. A scarce cover-this combination of values is the minimum number of stamps needed to make up this rate.
    Note: For a short time between 1918 and 1920 there was an internal concessionary rate, a discount of 20% from 20 paras to 16 paras for a single letter for mail carried between Mecca, Medina and Jeddah.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 140 Saudi Arabia

    1918 (Dec 1): Cover from Mecca to Jeddah carried at concessionary double rate of 32 para (rather than 1 piastre), franked by 1917 1/8 pi. dull purple vertical pair, ½ pi. green and 1 pi. red all tied by "Mecca" arabic only datestamps. Djedda arrival datestamp above. Some peripheral ageing but a very scarce cover-this combination of values is the minimum number of stamps needed to make up this rate. The sole recorded double rate cover carried under the concession.
    Note: For a short time between 1918 and 1920 there was an internal concessionary rate, a discount of 20% from 20 paras to 16 paras for a single letter for mail carried between Mecca, Medina and Jeddah.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 141 Saudi Arabia

    1916/17: 2 pi. imperforate Proof in deep blue (issued in claret) on very thick carton paper, unused as produced, with Farouk cartouche on reverse. Extremely rare, just one sheet of 50 stamps printed, most probably originally donated to Farouk.
    Provenance: Collection King Farouk of Egypt (1955).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 142 Saudi Arabia

    1916/17: 2 pi. claret, imperforate Proof, unused on heavy carton paper, top marginal block of four with large margin at top, creased between stamps and margin and a couple oflight age spots, positions 34/8-9 on the sheet of 50, fine unused and very scarce, just six sheets (two of which are still intact) produced. Rare multiple.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 143 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1 pi. blue, perforated 10 all round, rare black overprint, posititon 9 on the one sheet recorded, a fine mint example with large part og. An exceedingly rare stamp. Signed Thoden. Cert. Arabian Philatelic Society (1991) Scott L17 var (unlisted)/Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 144 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: ¼ pi. green, rouletted 20, a mint example, position 15 on the sheet of 50 subjects, usual slightly browned gum and tropicalisation (only two sheets, 100 stamps were printed), large part og. A rare stamp. Signed W.A. King. Cert. Holcombe (1989) Scott L16c = $ 800/Gi = £ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 460 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 145 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: ¼ pi. green, rouletted 20, a mint example, position 22 on the sheet of 50 subjects, variety "Overprint Inverted" (100 stamps were printed), large part og. with tissue paper still attached to gum as usual. A rare stamp in superb condition. Signed W.A. King. Cert. Arabian PAI (2004) Scott L16d = $ 1'750/Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 146 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1 pi. blue, rouletted 20, overprint in black, mint example of this rarity, usual tropicalisating, position 11, lower left corner missing but with large part og. A rare stamp and a fine space-filler. Signed Thoden. Opinion King. Cert. Holcombe (1989) Scott L18d var = unpriced/Gi = £ 1'600.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 147 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprint, typographed in Mecca: 1 para dull purple, a positional block of six from base of sheet showing arabic Control 'Th.19' in margin at base, positions 36-37/41-42/46/47 on the sheet of 50 subjects, with position 41 showing variety "Arabic Date Missing at Right". Fresh and fine with large part or unmounted og., some typical scuffing. A rare block, only 60 sheets printed thus only 60 of the variety can possibly exist. Also a marginal example from position 48 showing "Arabic Date at Left" missing with light cto cancel at right but with paper thin. Signed W.A. King/David Graham.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 148 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1/8 pi. yellow, mint example, positions 35, with variety "Overprint Inverted" and somewhat misplaced to right, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare and much under-catalogued. Signed Thoden Gi = £ 190.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 149 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1/8 pi. yellow, mint vertical pair from right of sheet, positions 10/15, both stamps with variety "Overprint Double", fresh and fine, large part og. Rare. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 150 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1/8 pi. yellow, with variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted", position 30 (normal overprint) and position 21 (inverted overprint), a fine large part og. example of a very rare stamp. Signed Abduh. Cert. Graham (1992) Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 151 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1/8 pi. yellow, with variety "Overprint Double, Both Inverted", position 8, a fine large part og. example of a very rare stamp. Cert. Graham (1992) Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 152 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1/8 pi. yellow, mint block of four from lower right of sheet with Control N-5-E, fresh and very fine, lower stamps unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 380.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 153 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1/8 pi. yellow, mint block of six, positions 6-8/11-13, with position 12 showing variety "Arabic Date Missing at Right", fresh and fine positional multiple, fine unmounted og. Rare. Signed W.A. King Gi = £ 675.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 154 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: ¼ pi. green, rouletted 13, a fine mint example, variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted" with normal overprint (pos. 38) and inverted overprint (position 13). An extremely rare stamp. Signed Abduh. Cert. Graham (1992) Scott L16e = $ 600/Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 155 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: ¼ pi. green, rouletted 13, a corner block of four mint, and varieties with position 13 showing "Date Missing at Left" (Cert. Graham) mint, position 30 marginal mint with "Date Missing at Right" (Cert. Graham), overprint inverted variety on position 18 mint (signed King), overprint double variety on position 15 mint (Cert. Graham) and overprint double variety with both inverted mint (Cert. Graham). Generally fine, a scarce seldom offered genuine selection Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 156 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: ½ pi. red, rouletted 13, the album page with a mint control N-2-F block of four showing position 41 with "Date Omitted at Right" variety (signed King), further example of this variety fine used (signed King), mint example from position 15 with "Overprint Inverted" variety (signed King), "Overprint Double" variety (signed King) fine used and extremely rare example with "Overprint Double, Both Inverted" variety (signed Thoden) from position 38. Generally fine and a very rare group Scott L17+L17a+L17c+L17d+L17e = $ 2'200+/Gi = £ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 157 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1 pi. blue, rouletted 13, overprint in black, a fine mint example showing variety "Date Omitted at Right", position 18 on the sheet, fresh and fine unused example. A much under-catalogued stamp and very rare. Cert. Graham (1992) Scott L18c var (unlisted)/Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 158 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1 pi. blue, rouletted 13, overprint in black, a fine mint example showing variety "Overprint Inverted", position 40 on the sheet, fresh and fine, large part og. example. Rare. Signed Thoden Scott L18c = $ 400/Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 159 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 1 pi. blue, rouletted 13, overprint in black, mint corner Control block of four (N-1-D), positions 41-42/46-47; with tissue paper over browned gum and a matching block with carmine overprint from lower right of sheet, positions 44-45/49-50, superb og. (both signed King) and a top left corner block of four with the 'brown' overprint, pos. 1-2/6-7, fresh and fine, large part og. (signed Todd) together with four single examples with brown-carmine through to carmine overprints. A fine group Gi = £ 1'200+.
    Note: The colour of the overprints derive from a decision to change the overprint from black to red, this proceeded without cleaning the overprint plates and/or the ink container.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 160 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 2 pi. claret, rouletted 13, overprint in gold, a fine mint example from position 21 on the sole sheet of 50 printed (of which 20 have never been found), tropicalised as normal but with fine appearance and full original gum underneath tissue paper. A great rarity, unlisted by Gibbons and mentioned in a footnote by Scott. Cert. Arabian PAI (2003).
    Note: Ex the 'Al Mojaddedi' find. This find emanated from the family archives who had been repaid in postage stamps when King Ali's troops looted his sugar imports during the Siege of Jeddah in 1925. All of the gold overprinted stamps known come from one sheet which was probably a Proof sheet for approval by King Hussain or the Hejaz Post Office. All of the stamps found were somewhat toned having been stored for 80 years in Jeddah without air-conditioning. 20 stamps have never surfaced, the balance were sold by the family in the years since 1997.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 161 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: 2 pi. claret, rouletted 13, overprint in black, a fine mint block of four from the second printing (deeper shade) positions 16-17/21-22 fine unmounted og., and a mint corner Control block of four from lower left of sheet from the third printing, positions 41-42/46-47, with position 41 showing the variety "Date Omitted at Right", large part og. A scarce pairing Gi = £ 250+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 162 Saudi Arabia

    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprints, typographed in Mecca: nine stamps with rouletted 13 issue, 1 pa. dull purple to 1 pi. blue with red overprint, 2 pi. claret and Postage Due 20 pa. red, 1 pi. blue with red overprint and 2 pi. claret all tied to Posts & Telecommunications sheet by "Mecca" arabic only datestamps (April 1, 1922) in black. Exceptional and very scarce with all stamps plated.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 163 Saudi Arabia

    1922 (Jan 7): Framed Hashemite Kingdom Overprint: 1 pa. deep purple, rouletted 13, mint block of four, positions 32-33/37-38, showing variety "Double Overprint" in black, fresh and fine, very fine large part og. Scarce multiple. Signed W.A.King Gi = £ 680.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 164 Saudi Arabia

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    1922 (Jan 7): Framed Hashemite Kingdom Overprint: 1 pa. deep purple, rouletted 13, a fine mint corner Control N-9-G block of four, mint single with variety "Overprint Inverted", fine large part og. (signed King), and single example with variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted" fine mint, large part og. (Cert. Graham 1992). A fine and scarce group Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 110 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 165 Saudi Arabia

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    1922 (Jan 7): Framed Hashemite Kingdom Overprint: 1 pi. deep blue, mint block of four from lower right corner of the sheet, mint example from right of sheet with variety "Overprint Inverted" (opt. position 21), large part og. (Cert. APA, 1991) and a rare block of four positions 28-29/33-34, with variety "Overprint Double", fresh and very fine, large part og. (signed King). An exceptional group Scott L28/L28b = $ 575/Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 166 Saudi Arabia

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    1922 (Jan 7): Framed Hashemite Kingdom Overprint: 2 pi. claret, mint examples (3) with three different arabic only Controls from lower left of sheet, a fine and scarce mint block of nine from lower right corner of the sheet (Control N-10-A), and a mint example (position 18) showing the variety "Overprint Double", large part og. Signed Thoden. Cert. Arabian PAI (2004) Scott L29+L29a = $ 295/Gi = £ 420+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 167 Saudi Arabia

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    1922 (Jan 7): Framed Hashemite Kingdom Overprint: 2 pi. claret, second printing overprinted, a complete sheet of 50 subjects, Control N-10-B, piece of margin missing at top but a scarce and fine complete sheet, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 168 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: 1/8 pi. orange-yellow, rouletted 20, a fresh mint example overprinted in red, variety "Overprint Inverted" on both sides of the stamp, both overprint position 13, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A very rare stamp. Cert. APA (2001) Scott L51b var = unlisted/Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 169 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: 1/8 pi. orange-yellow, rouletted 20, a fresh mint example overprinted in red, variety "Overprint on face and Double on Reverse", a fine and scarce marginal example, opt. position 35 on fave and pos. 31 on reverse, large part og. Cert. APA (2001) Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 170 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: 1/8 pi. orange-yellow, rouletted 20, fresh mint examples overprinted in red from position 27 and variety "Overprint Inverted" fresh mint, also from position 27; also a normal example from position 39 (paler overprint) and variety "Overprinted on Both Sides", all very fine og. A scarce and most appealing group, all signed. Certs APA (2001) for three Gi = £ 480.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 171 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ¼ pi. green, rouletted 20, overprinted in blue, mint example (positions 24), and mint varieties with "Overprint Inverted" (pos. 37), "Overprint on Both Sides" (pos. position 26 on face and opt. pos. 30 on reverse, some toning, signed Holcombe), and a second example in better condition with the same variety (pos. 33 on face and reverse) fresh unmounted og. A scarce group. Certs (3) APA (2001) Scott L63/L63b = $ 725/Gi = £ 820.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 172 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ¼ pi. green, rouletted 20, overprinted in red, fresh mint examples (2) one being marginal (positions 35 and 40), and mint varieties with "Overprint Inverted" (pos. 37), "Overprint Double" (pos. position 33, only three sheets printed thus), and "Overprint Double, One Inverted" variety (pos 19 and inverted 32), all generally fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og.  Certs (3) APA (2001) Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 170 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 173 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ¼ pi. green, rouletted 20, a fresh mint example overprinted in gold flakes on red, position 22, a magnificent mint example of this very rare stamp with full unmounted origal gum. Exceptional. Signed Graham, King and Wilson. Cert. APA (2001) Scott L61 = $ 3'000/Gi = £ 3'000.
    Note: It is believed the lower half sheet of 25 examples is still intact.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 174 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ½ pi. red, rouletted 20, overprinted in red, fresh mint example (position 37, only 350 stamps printed) with large part og (signed Todd) and with "Overprint Inverted" variety, fine mint but traces of tropicalisation, large part og. (signed King); ½ pi. red optd. in blue mint, very fine og. example (position 34, only 250 stamps printed) signed King; and variety "Overprint Inverted"  (position 22), very fresh and fine, large part og. example (only 150 overprinted) signed King. A scarce group Gi = £ 700+.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 175 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: 1 pi. blue, rouletted 20, overprinted in red, fresh mint example in a superb block of four, positions 33-34/38-39, very fine and fresh with large part og., "Overprint Inverted" variety on a toned mint example, position 33; and a splendid sheet marginal example with variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted" (position 2/49) with superb og.-a rare stamp with just 100 examples printed thus. All are signed W.A.King Gi = £ 640.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 176 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: 1/8 pi. yellow-orange, roulette 13, red overprint, a mint vertical pair from lower left corner of the sheet with arabic Control J-20, showing misplacement of overprint by two complete stamps (sheet positions 41/46, overprint positions 43/48), fresh and fine, superb unmounted og. Signed W.A.King.
    Provenance: Collection David Graham.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 177 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: 1/8 pi. yellow-orange, roulette 13, red overprint, a mint block of four, positions 11-12/16-17, with variety "Overprint Inverted", of fine appearance and a rare multiple with just three sheets believed overprinted thus (D.F.Warin). Fresh and fine, large part og. with a couple of tone spots on gum. Signed W.A.King Scott L56a = $ 400+/Gi = £ 520+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 178 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: 1/8 pi. yellow-orange, roulette 13, red overprint, a mint block of four, positions 39-40/44-45, fine large part og. with variety "Offset Overprint on Reverse" affecting just two stamps, scarce and most unusual, large part og. with minor tone spotting. Just 17 sheets overprinted. Signed Todd AIEP Scott L56 = $ 240+/Gi = £ 260+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 179 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ¼ pi. green, roulette 13, red overprint, a fresh mint example, position 38, unmounted og., a superb vertical pair with variety "Overprint Inverted", positions 19/24, fine unmounted og., and a splendid sheet marginal example with rare variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted" (opt. position 6 upright and position 45 inverted), large part original gum. A splendid group. All signed W.A.King  Scott L57+L57b+L57c = $ 450/Gi = £ 640+.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 180 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ¼ pi. green, roulette 13, blue overprint, a spectacular vertical mint strip of three showing variety "Overprint Sideways Reading Up" and almost doubled on the strip of three, overprint positions 18-19 with both overprints nearly complete and also the upper line of overprint positions 23-24 showing at left. Upper stamp lightly mounted and lower two fine unmounted og., merest suspicion of a diagonal bend of no significance and not apparent on face, an extremely rare multiple-only pairs are listed by Gibbons, unrecorded by Mayo or Wilson reading upwards. Signed 'ela' (Mohammed Eid) and W.A.King. Certificate Arabian PAI (2004) stating 'the first example recorded by APAI'. Scott L65b var = $ 3'000+/Gi = £ 2'200+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 181 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ¼ pi. green, roulette 13, blue overprint, a fine mint example and another with "Overprint Inverted" variety unmounted og., also ¼ pi. green overprinted in gold fine mint and "Overprint Inverted" variety unmounted og. Fresh and fine, all signed W.A.King Gi = £ 320+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 182 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ½ scarlet, roulette 13, deep red overprint, a superb mint block of 25, being the upper half of the sheet of 25, some minor tone spots on gum, however a splendid large multiple from an issue of just 15 sheets (D.F.Warin). Exceptional and rare block. Signed W.A.King Scott L58 = $ 1'375/Gi = £ 1'250+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 183 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: ½ pi. scarlet, roulette 13, deep red overprint, position 39 with "Overprint Inverted" variety, large part og.,  and ½ pi. scarlet with blue overprint (2), one normal with some toning, another with "Overprint Inverted" variety, position 37, large part og. All are signed W.A.King Gi = £ 420+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 184 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah: 2 pi. claret, roulette 13, deep red overprint, a fine mint corner marginal Control N-10-A block of six unmounted og. with fingerprint on one (signed Eid) and a single example with 2 pi. claret in a deeper shade, showing variety "Overprint Inverted", position 37, fresh and fine, unmounted og. (signed Thoden) Scott L60+L60a = $ 420+/Gi = £ 530.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 185 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah in blue on 1921 ½ pi. scarlet with unframed Hashemite Overprint in black, roulette 13, a fine mint example (overprints both position 49), a fresh and fine mint example with large part original gum. An extremely rare stamp from the one recorded sheet overprinted thus. Cert Arabain PAI (2007) Scott L67 = $ 2'750/Gi = £ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 186 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah in blue on 1922 ½ pi. scarlet with framed Hashemite Overprint in black, roulette 13, a marginal mint example from left of sheet with variety "Two Line Overprint in Blue Inverted", position 26 normal/overprint position 31 inverted, superb and fresh example of a very rare stamp. Cert. Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L71a = $ 900/Gi = £ 1'800.
    Provenance: Collection David Graham.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 187 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah in blue on 1922 ½ pi. scarlet with framed Hashemite Overprint in black, roulette 13, a superb and fresh mint block of four, positions 14-15/19-20 on the sheet, very fine og. lower pair unmounted og. A very rare multiple. Signed W.A.King. Cert. Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L71 = $ 400+/Gi = £ 640+.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 188 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah in blue on 1922 framed Hashemite Overprint in black, roulette 13, ¼ pi. green and 1 pi. red (both pos. 40) used on small piece in combination with King Ali issue June 1925 Jeddah overprint ¼ pi. dull ultramarine (Setting F, pos. 1) and 1 pi. green (Setting F, pos. 3) both overprinted in black all tied to small piece by "Djedda" datestamps (Sept 16, 1925) in black. A significant and very rare piece showing the con-current usage of the two issues whilst Jeddah was under siege (Late October 1924 until December 19, 1925) by Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud Gi. £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 189 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah in blue on 1922 framed Hashemite Overprint in black, roulette 13, 2 pi. claret a fine unused example with framed opt. (position 12) and "Overprint Inverted " blue Two Line overprint, position 39. Fresh and very fine example, unused as discovered (only 50 can exist, none known with gum), couple of nibbed roulettes of no importance, a rarity of Saudi Arabian philately. Cert. Arabian PAI (2003) Scott L73a/Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 190 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah in blue on 1922 framed Hashemite Overprint in black, roulette 13, the enormously scarce mint set of six complete, with 1 pa. (position 19), the very rare 1/8 pi. yellow-orange superb mint (pos. 40), ¼ pi. green fresh unused (pos. 46), ½ pi. scarlet fresh mint (pos. 34), 1 pi. blue mint (pos. 34), and 2 pi. claret mint with sl. thinge thin (pos. 38, signed Graham). A magnificent and rare set the 1/8 pi. being one of just 80 printed; all are signed by competent experts (Graham, ela (Eid), King or Thoden) and Certs. (4) from APAI (2007). Scott L68/L73 = $ 3'220/ Gi = £ 5'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 191 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Two Line Overprint applied in Jeddah in blue on 1922 framed Hashemite Overprint in black, roulette 13, further overprinted 1 pi. in black on 1 pa. dull purple, variety "Two Line Overprint in Blue Inverted", a superb mint example of a very rare stamp (Two Line opt. position 34 / Framed Hashemite opt. pos. 17). Fresh and fine large part original gum. Signed ela (Eid). Cert. Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L75a = $ 800/Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 192 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Hejaz Govt. Three line Overprint (14 mm.) in red on ¼ pi. green, rouletted 20, mint example with overprint reading up, position 33, fine with large part original dried gum. A very rare stamp with just 150 printed. Cert. Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L78 = $ 550/Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 193 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Hejaz Govt. Three line Overprint (14 mm.) in blue on ¼ pi. green, rouletted 20, mint example with overprint reading downwards "Overprint Inverted", overprint position 17, fine with large part original gum. A extremely rare stamp. Cert. Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L77 var = unpriced/Gi = £ 1'700.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 194 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Hejaz Govt. Three line Overprint (14 mm.) in blue on ¼ pi. green, rouletted 20, mint example with sheet margin at right, overprint reading up, overprint position 4, fine with large part original gum. A extremely rare stamp with just 100 printed. Cert. Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L77a = $ 550/Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 195 Saudi Arabia

    1925: Hejaz Govt. Three line Overprint (14 mm.) in red on ¼ pi. green, rouletted 13, mint example with overprint reading up, variety "Overprint Triple", opt. position 40, marginal from base of sheet, a superb unmounted og. example. An extremely rare stamp, Only 50 stamps can exist. Signed Todd AIEP Scott L80d = $ 600/Gi = unpriced.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 196 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Hejaz Govt. Three line Overprint (14 mm.) in red on ¼ pi. green, rouletted 13, mint example with overprint reading downwards "Overprint Double, Both Inverted" variety, opt. position 17, with the overprint applied over the top of a blank patch in the stamp where it had adhered to the sheet above prior to overprinting, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Rare. Cert Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L80b = $ 450/Gi = £ 800.
    Provenance: Collection Hibbert (March 1987), lot 283.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 197 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Hejaz Govt. Three line Overprint (14 mm.) in red on ¼ pi. green, rouletted 13, mint example with overprint reading up (opt. position 36) unmounted og., and further marginal mint example overprint reading down "Overprint Inverted", (opt. position 4), fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Certs. Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L80+L80a = $ 300/Gi = £ 535.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 198 Saudi Arabia

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    1925: Hejaz Govt. Three line Overprint (14 mm.) in blue on ¼ pi. green, rouletted 13, mint example with overprint reading up, opt. position 15, fine with slight scuff in gum; and ¼ pi. green, a mint marginal example with overprint in blue reading down (position 45), fresh and very fine large part og. Certs. Arabian PAI (2007) Scott L79+L79a = $ 700/Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF
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