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x501 1914 (Oct.) stampless envelope to London, marked “Garrison at Rabaul” and “Stampsnot available”, “1D” in circle, “1D/FB.” handstamp with London arrival c.d.s. (11.12) andGB 1d. Postage Due alongside and, on reverse, Sydney machine d.s. (23.10) applied intransit; some minor peripheral creases. Rare. Photo £1,200-1,500

Note: This cover is likely to have been on the “Komet” which departed Rabaul on 17thOctober. Komet’s mail on the 17th closed before the GRI stamps were issued

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1914 (17 OCT.) - 1915 STAMPS OF GERMAN NEW GUINEA OVERPRINTED “G.R.I.”WITH VALUE 6MM. OR 31⁄2-4MM. APART

x502 1d. on 3pf., 1d. on 5pf., 2d. on 10pf. (Setting 1, Position 3), 2d. on 20pf., 21⁄2d. on 10pf.,21⁄2d. on 20pf., 3d. on 25pf., 3d. on 30pf., 4d. on 40pf., 5d. on 50pf. and 8d. on 80pf.,fine mint. S.G. 1-11, £4,045. Photo £1,500-1,800

x503 1d. on 3pf. brown horizontal pair, [Setting 1, Positions 2-3], neatly sharing fine strike of“-*RABAUL*-/*Oct 17 1914”* d.s. (Powell 49b) being the first day of issue of the initialprintings; both with a thin though still of fine appearance. S.G. 1, £1600. Photo £500-600


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x504 1d. on 3pf. brown neatly tied by “RABAUL/Oct 17 1914” two-line d.s. (Type 49b) in violeton day of issue on locally addressed 1914 “NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, FILIALE RABAUL.”envelope. S.G. 1. Photo £2,000-2,500

x505 1d. on 3pf. brown showing “1” for “I”, [Setting 7, Position 4], fine unused with partoriginal gum. Stamps from this setting are rare. Holcombe Opinion. (1992). S.G. 1a,£2000. Photo £1,000-1,200

x506 1d. on 3pf. brown showing variety short “1”, [Setting 1, Position 1], unused withoutgum; some light staining, small thin spot at top and pulled perf at left. A rare stamp. GibbsCertificate (2009). S.G. 1b, £2000. Photo £250-300

x507 1d. on 3pf. brown showing variety “1” with straight top serif, [Setting 6, Position 4],unused with part gum (slightly disturbed). Very rare. Ceremuga Certificate (2007). S.G. 1c, £2000. Photo £400-500


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x508 1d. on 5pf., 2d. on 10pf. (on small piece), 2d. on 20pf., 21⁄2d. on 10pf. (on small piece),21⁄2d. on 20pf., 3d. on 25pf., 3d. on 30pf., 4d. on 40pf. (Setting 1, Position 6;Briefmarkenprüfstelle certificate, 2004) and 5d. on 50pf. (small thin), the 21⁄2d. on 10pf.cancelled by part Rabaul Type 53 d.s., the 21⁄2d. on 2d. with part Stephansort Type 52c.d.s., the remainder with Rabaul Type 49b two-line d.s. in violet, fine. S.G. 2-10,£3,145. Photo £600-800

x509 1d. on 5pf. green clearly tied by “RABAUL/Nov 14 1914” two-line d.s. (Type 49c) in violeton 1914 “Sherbon” envelope to Sydney signed by Capt. Fry on reverse, fine. S.G. 2. Photo £150-200


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x510 21⁄2d. on 10pf. carmine with 61⁄2mm. spacing showing variety no fraction bar, (Setting 9,Position unknown), neatly cancelled by large part “STEPHANSORT” undated cancellation,fine. Extremely rare, one of two used examples recorded. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 5a, £3500. Photo £2,500-3,000

Note: This variety is not the fraction bar omitted that Stanley Gibbons list as S.G. 5a in theirPart 1. For details about this variety, see “G.R.I.” by Robert Gibbs, page 36

x511 21⁄2d. on 20pf. ultramarine affixed to small piece of paper “blanket” to permit surchargingand with two impressions of the surcharge on the “blanket”, [Setting 7, Positions 1-3],fine and well-centred. Holcombe Opinion (1989) states “Setting 7 stamps are very rare”.S.G. 6. Photo £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:“Ello”, March 2009

x512 3d. on 25pf. black and red on yellow showing variety “1” for “I”, neatly cancelled by“RABAUL” two-line d.s. (Type 49b) in violet on the first day of issue, fine. GibbsCertificate (2007). S.G. 7a, £1300. Photo £400-500

x513 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff, neatly tied by “RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s.(Type 53) in violet on locally addressed 1915 (8 Jan.) “Lehmaier” envelope marked“Rabaul Garrison - On Active Service”. Neat and attractive. S.G. 8. Photo £1,200-1,500

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x514 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff showing variety “1” for “I” and with clearsurcharge offset on reverse, some small surface abrasions around “DEUTSCHE” otherwisefine mint. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 8a, £1300. Photo £250-300

x515 4d. on 40pf. black and carmine, tied by “RABAUL” two-line d.s. (Type 49a) on 1914 (13Oct.) “Travers” envelope to Sydney, marked “On Active Service” and signed by Capt. Fryon reverse. A rare cancellation known on the pre-first day stamps only of which ninecovers have been recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (1982). S.G. 9. Photo £1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:Eric Creed, March 1966 Robert Gibbs, September 1988



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x516 5d. on 50pf. black and purple on buff, cancelled by “RABAUL” two-line d.s. in violet (Type49b) on locally addressed 1914 (17 Oct.) “NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, FILIALE RABAUL.”envelope on first day of issue, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1984). S.G. 10. Photo £3,000-4,000

x517 5d. on 50pf. black and purple on buff showing variety “1” for “I”, fine mint apart fromhinge remainder. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 10a, £2250. Photo £800-1,000

x518 8d. on 80pf. black and carmine on rose, [Setting 7, Position 4], fine unused with partoriginal gum. A rare setting. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 11, £950. Photo £400-500

x519 8d. on 80f. black and carmine on rose, tied to small piece by complete “RABAUL” two-lined.s. (Type 49b) in violet on first day of issue; tiny abrasion at top towards right corner,otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1970). S.G. 11, £1500. Photo £300-400

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x520 1s. on 1m. carmine, 4mm. spacing, [Setting 4, Position 2], well-centred, fine unused withlarge part original gum. Signed by Bloch. P.F. Certificate (1978). S.G. 12, £3250. Photo £1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:Ernest Brown, March 1970

x521 1s. on 1m. carmine, 33⁄4mm. spacing, showing variety large replacement stop after “I”,[Setting 3, Position 2, late state], centrally cancelled by straight-line “Rabaul” h.s. (Type51), small thin at left otherwise fine. Very rare. Ceremuga Certificate (2006). S.G. 12,£4250. Photo £1,200-1,500

x523 2s. on 2m. blue, 33⁄4mm. spacing, [Setting 3, Position 4], centred to upper left, fineunused with large part original gum. Rare from this setting. Ceremuga Certificate (2007).S.G. 13, £3000. Photo £1,000-1,200

x524 2s. on 2m. blue, 31⁄2mm. spacing, showing variety large replacement stop after “I”,[Setting 3, Position 2, late state], very lightly cancelled, horizontal crease, short perf attop and perforations clipped in places. Stamps from Setting 3 are rare. HolcombeCertificate (1992). S.G. 13, £4000. Photo £800-1,000

x522 2s. on 2m. blue, 4mm. spacing, [Setting 1, Position 1], well-centred, unused with largepart original gum, fine. Holcombe Certificate (1994). S.G. 13, £3000. Photo £1,200-1,500



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x525 3s. on 3m. violet-black, 33⁄4mm. spacing, showing large replacement stop after “I”,[Setting 3, Position 2, late state], centred to lower right, fine unused with large partoriginal gum. Very rare. Ceremuga Certificate (2011). S.G. 14, £5000+. Photo £3,000-4,000

x526 3s. on 3m. violet-black, 31⁄2mm. spacing, [Setting 4, Position 1], centred to lower right,unused with large part original gum, one very tiny thin spot otherwise fine. HolcombeCertificate (1993). S.G. 14, £5000. Photo £2,000-2,500

x527 3s. on 3m. violet-black, 33⁄4mm. spacing, [Setting 4, Position 1], centred to lower right,fine unused with large part original gum. B.P.A. Certificate (1988). S.G. 14, £5000.Photo £2,000-2,500

x528 3s. on 3m. violet-black, 4mm. spacing, well-centred, unused with large part original gum;light tone spot on reverse, tiny thinnings around hinge mark and gum a little toned,otherwise fine and a very presentable example of this rare stamp. E. Diena Certificate(1981). S.G. 14, £5000. Photo £1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:William Frazer, June 2003

x529 3s. on 3m. violet-black, 31⁄2mm. spacing, [Setting 4, Position 3], centred to foot, verylightly cancelled, fine. R.P.S. (1969) and B.P.A. (1996) Certificates. S.G. 14, £7000.Photo £3,000-4,000

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x530 5s. on 5m. carmine and black, 33⁄4mm. spacing, [Setting 4, Position 1], fairly well-centred,fresh and fine unused with large part original gum. Very rare. P.F. (1953) and Brandon(2004) Certificates. S.G. 15, £13,000. Photo £5,000-6,000

x531 5s. on 5m. carmine and black with sheet margin at top showing guide cross, 33⁄4mm.spacing, [Setting 4, Position 3], centred to upper left, unused with large part originalgum; two light gum bends and some re-inforced perfs, otherwise fine. Very rare. R.P.S.Certificate (1980). S.G. 15, £13,000. Photo £4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:Dr. E.H. Freidman, June 1980



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x532 1d. on 3pf, 1d. on 5pf., 2d. on 10pf., 2d. on 20pf., 21⁄2d. on 10pf., 3d. on 25pf., 3d. on30pf., 4d. on 40pf., 5d. on 50pf. and 8d. on 80pf., the 3pf. with creased corner perfotherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G.16-20, 22-26, £1635. Photo £500-600

x533 1d. on 3pf. and 2d. on 10pf. on fragment (light soiling around perfs) cancelled bystraight-line “Rabaul” h.s. (Type 51), and 1d. on 5pf. (on fragment), 2d. on 20pf.(Setting 2, Position 4) and 3d. on 25pf. (on small piece) cancelled by part “RABAUL” ovald.s. (Type 53), and 8d. on 80pf. (thin and perf faults at right) cancelled by part“STEPHANSORT” d.s.; also Rabaul (sans-serif) registration label (faults) on piece tied byRabaul oval d.s. in violet, fine used. Cat. £1663. Photo £250-300

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x534 1d. on 3pf., 1d. on 5pf., 2d. on 10pf., 3d. on 30pf. and 5d. on 50pf., each tied by“RABAUL” c.d.s. (Type 55) on 1915 (17 Sept.) envelope addressed to Samarai, Papua; no other markings. S.G. 16-18, 23, 25; £768+. Photo £300-400

x535 1d. on 3pf. brown vertical pair, the lower stamp showing variety surcharge double,[Setting 6, Position 1], well-centred, fine mint with the lower stamp being unmounted.Holcombe Opinion (1989). S.G. 16e, £1300+. Photo £1,000-1,200


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x536 1d. on 3pf. brown horizontal pair from Setting 2, variety surcharge double withdistinctly different types of inking, the lower surcharges are Positions 8-9 with Position 8showing “1” with straight top serif, the upper surcharges are Positions 5-6 withPosition 6 showing “1” with straight top serif, on small piece tied by “RABAUL/NEWBRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet (6.1.15). The only recorded pair with these varieties. R.P.S.(1970) and Ceremuga (2007) Certificates. Unlisted in S.G. Photo £5,000-6,000

x537 1d. on 5pf. green L-shaped strip of three affixed to piece from the paper “blanket” topermit overprinting, showing and impression of the surcharge on the “blanket” at lowerright, [Setting 5, Positions 4-5], the left vertical pair also showing “1” with straight topserif, fine. A rare piece. B.P.A. (1978) and Gibbs (2009) Certificates. S.G. 17/17c. Photo £300-400

PROVENANCE:The Marquess of Bute, April 1959 Robert Gibbs, October 1988

x538 1d. on 5pf. green showing variety inverted “d” on small piece tied by “STEPHANSORT” d.s.in blue (Type 52), fine. Very rare, ten used examples are recorded. Gibbs Certificate(2002). S.G. 17e, £3250. Photo £1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:The Marquess of Bute, April 1959


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x539 1d. on 5pf. green showing variety “G R I” without stops but with normal spaces, onsmall piece tied by “STEPHANSORT” d.s. in blue (Type 52), fine. Extremely rare, fiveexamples of this variety are recorded, one unused (in the Royal collection) and four used.Holcombe Certificate (1990). S.G. 17ga, £10,000. Photo £5,000-6,000

x540 “G.I.R./3d” error on 10pf. carmine, unused without gum, top left corner perf lightlystained and pulled perf at top, otherwise fine. Extremely rare, five examples, all unused,have been recorded by Gibbs. R.P.S. Certificate (1964). S.G. 18l, £12,000. Photo £3,000-4,000

x541 + 21⁄2d. on 10pf. carmine block of four with margin at left showing additional surcharges,[Setting 5, Positions 5-7], unused with large part original gum, some re-enforced perfs,fine. B.P.A. (1982) and Ceremuga (2007) Certificates. S.G. 20, £900+. Photo £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Robert Gibbs, October 1988



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x542 21⁄2d. on 20pf. ultramarine, [Setting 4, Position 4], well-centred, unused with large parttropicalised gum, fine. Gibbs and Ceremuga Certificates (2007). S.G. 21, £1900. Photo £400-500

x543 21⁄2d. on 20pf. ultramarine with sheet margin at top, [Setting 5, Position 9], on smallpiece tied by Rabaul c.d.s. (Type 55), fine. Rare. Ceremuga Certificate (2007). S.G. 21,£2500. Photo £1,500-1,800

x544 21⁄2d. on 20pf. ultramarine, neatly cancelled by part Rabaul oval d.s. in violet, someshortish perfs at left otherwise fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). S.G. 21, £2500.Photo £600-800

x545 3d. on 25pf. black and orange on buff pair, [Setting 4, Positions 3-4], on small piece tiedby “RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet, fine. A rare setting. Ceremuga Certificate(2007). S.G. 22, £500+. Photo £400-500


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x546 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff, uncancelled on envelope addressed to Lieut.Goadby, Royal Engineers, Herbertshöhe and signed by Capt. Fry, fine. S.G. 23. Photo £300-400

x547 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff showing variety no stop after “d”, Setting 2, freshand fine unmounted mint. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 23e, £800. Photo £400-500

x548 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff showing variety thick “3”, [Setting 2, Position 1],fresh and fine unmounted mint. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 23f, £550. Photo £250-300

x549 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff showing variety thick “3”, [Setting 2, Position 1],fine unused with part original gum. Ceramuga Certificate (2007). S.G. 23f, £550. Photo £120-150



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x550 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff showing variety surcharge double, on piece tiedby part “RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1970). S.G. 23g, £4250. Photo £2,000-2,500

x551 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff showing variety surcharge double, one inverted,[Setting 2, Position 8 and Position 3 inverted], on small piece tied by “RABAUL/NEWBRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet, fine. Rare. Holcombe Certificate (1988). S.G. 23h, £4500.Photo £2,000-2,500


x552 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff vertical pair, the lower stamp with surchargeomitted, [Setting 11, Position 2], fresh and fine mint. Extremely rare, only four examplesrecorded by Gibbs. Holcombe Certificate (1992). S.G. 23l, £13,000. Photo £8,000-10,000


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x553 “G.R.I./1d.” error on 30pf. black and orange on buff, fine and lightly cancelled. A majorrarity, six examples recorded by Gibbs, of which this is the only used example known.Holcombe Certificate (1988). S.G. 23m, £13,000. Photo £8,000-10,000


x554 5d. on 50pf. black and purple on buff showing variety thin “5”, [Setting 2, Position 7],unused with part original gum, lower right corner slightly rounded and a pulled perf attop. Rare, ten unused examples recorded. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 25a, £1100.Photo £200-250

x555 5d. on 50pf. black and purple on buff showing variety surcharge double, [Setting 2,Position 5], on small piece tied by part “RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet, fine.Extremely rare, only two used examples recorded. Ceremuga Certificate (2011). S.G. 25f,unpriced. Photo £5,000-6,000


x556 8d. on 80pf. black and carmine on rose showing variety surcharge double, on small piecetied by two part strikes of Rabaul oval d.s. in violet, fine. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 26e, £7500. Photo £4,000-5,000




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x557 1s. on 1m. carmine, Setting 7, unused with large part original gum, centred to foot, freshand fine. Briefmarkenprüfstelle Certificate (2004). S.G. 27, £4750. Photo £1,500-1,800

x558 1s. on 1m. carmine showing variety no stop after “I”, Setting 7, unused with large partoriginal gum, well-centred, fresh and fine. Extremely rare. Signed Bloch. B.P.A.Certificate (1978). S.G. 27a, £11,000. Photo £6,000-8,000

x559 2s. on 2m. blue, [Setting 2, Position 1], unused with large part original gum, well-centred, fresh and fine. Ceremuga Certificate (2006). S.G. 28, £5000. Photo £2,500-3,000

x560 3s. on 3m. violet-black, Setting 6, unused with large part original gum, centred slightlyto lower left, fresh and fine. Stamps from this setting are very rare. Holcombe (1993) andB.P.A. (1996) Certificates. S.G. 29, £9000. Photo £4,000-5,000

x561 5s. on 5m. carmine and black, Setting 7, unused with part to large part original gum,centred slightly to foot, fine. One of the major rarities of this issue. Holcombe Certificate(1992). S.G. 30, £38,000. Photo £18,000-22,000


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x562 Rabaul (Deutsch Neuguinea) vertical pair, Setting C, Position 4, Nos. 822/817, thelower stamp showing variety “G.R.I./3d.” double, unused with large part original gum,vertical crease towards right. Rare, nine examples recorded by Gibbs. S.G. 33/33a,£5275+. Photo £1,500-1,800

x563 Rabaul (Deutsch-Neuguinea), No. 862, showing variety no bracket after “Neuguinea”,on piece tied by part Rabaul oval d.s. and showing “CENSORED” h.s., both in violet, twoperfs at top with small stain. S.G. 33de, £2000. Photo £500-600


x564 Herbertshöhe (Deutsch Neuguinea), Setting B, Position 4, No. 377, variety no stopafter “d”, fine unused without gum. S.G. 35a, £425. Photo £120-150

x565 Käwieng (Deutsch-Neuguinea), Setting A, Position 4, No. 847, unused without gum,perfs a little clipped at top left, otherwise fine. S.G. 37, £1000. Photo £200-250


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x566 B Käwieng Deutsch Neu-Guinea block of twenty (2x10), Setting B, Positions 4 and 5,Nos. 147/101, the left vertical column each showing variety no stop after “d” and No. 116 with unlisted variety no hyphen between “Neu” and “Guinea”, unusedwithout gum, fine. A magnificent exhibition piece. Gibbs Certificate (2009). S.G. 37b/37ba, £8750+. Photo £5,000-6,000


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x567 Kieta (Deutsch-Neuguinea) horizontal pair, Setting B, Positions 4 and 5, Nos. 2-1 withNo. 2 showing variety no stop after “d”, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 38/38b,£1300. Photo £400-500

x568 Kieta (Deutsch-Neuguinea) showing variety no stop after “I”, Setting E, Position 5, No. 797, unused with traces of gum, a few short perfs at upper left otherwise fine. S.G. 38e, £1300. Photo £300-400


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x569 B Manus (Deutsch Neuguinea) marginal block of twenty (2x10), Setting C, Positions 1 and2, Nos. 900/854 with No. 870 showing variety no bracket before “Deutsch”, unusedwith large part original gum, some split perfs, fine. Very rare, only five examples of thevariety recorded. Gibbs Certificate (2009). S.G. 39/39b, £6900. Photo £2,500-3,000


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x570 B Friedrich Wilhelmshafen (Deutsch Neuguinea) block of twenty (2x10), Setting B,Postions 4 and 5, Nos. 47/1, the left column each showing variety no stop after “d”,unused without gum, fine. An impressive multiple. Gibbs Certificate (2009). S.G. 41/41b, £7250. Photo £3,000-4,000

x571 Friedrich Wilhelmshafen (Deutsch Neuguinea), Setting B, Position 1, No. 825, showingvariety no bracket before “Deutsch”, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 41d, £1400.Photo £400-500

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x572 B Käwieng (Deutsch Neuguinea) block of twenty (2x10), Setting A, Positions 4 and 5, Nos. 947/901, unused with large part or full original gum, Nos. 926 and 941 with thinand No. 946 with light creases, nevertheless an impressive multiple. S.G. 42, £5000.Photo £1,500-1,800

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x573 B Käwieng (Deutsch Neuguinea) block of fifteen (3x5), Setting A, Positions 1-3, Nos. 950/928, fine unused with large part original gum. Gibbs Certificate (2002). S.G. 42, £3750. Photo £1,500-1,800

1914 (6 DEC.) STAMPS OF MARSHALL ISLANDS OVERPRINTED “G.R.I.” WITH VALUES 5MM. OR 31⁄2-4MM. APART

x574 1d. on 3pf., 1d. on 5pf., 2d. on 10pf., 2d. on 20pf., 3d. on 25pf., 3d. on 30pf., 4d. on40pf., 5d. on 50pf. and 8d. on 80pf., fine mint. Brandon Certificate (2007) for set. S.G. 50-58, £1952. Photo £600-800

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x575 1d. on 3pf. (thin at left), 4d. on 40pf. and 5d. on 50pf. (on small piece) each cancelledby part “STEPHANSORT” d.s. (Type 52), and 1d. on 5pf. (top right corner perf added), 2d.on 10pf. (on piece; a little soiled) and 2d. on 20pf. plus 1915 (Jan) 1d. on 2d. on 10pf.(thin spots) and Official 1d. on 3pf. and 1d. on 5pf. (thinned), all cancelled by part“RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet (Type 53). Cat. £1375. Photo £250-300

x576 B 1d. on 5pf. green block of twenty (5x4) with margin at right, Setting 2, Positions 6-10,unused with large part original gum (a little toned), a few split perfs, fine. A rare multiple.Ceremuga Certificate (2007), S.G. 51, £1600. Photo £500-600


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x577 1d. on 5pf., 2d. on 10pf. and 4d. on 40pf. with faint “d”, Setting 2, Positions 10, 8 and6 respectively, all on piece cancelled by “RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet, someperfs with light discolouration. Rare. Ceremuga Certificate (2006), S.G. 51, 52, 56f var,Photo £150-180

Note: In the later stages of setting 2 the “d” in the value surcharge becomes noticeably wornand faint, to such an extent that rare varieties exist where the “d” has become invisible

x578 1d. on 5pf. green horizontal pair, Setting 4, Positions 7 and 8 with Position 8 showing“1” and “d” spaced, unused with large part original gum (slightly toned), fine. S.G. 51/51e, £380. Photo £120-150

x579 1d. on 5pf. green showing variety surcharge double (close), Setting 11, Position 2, onsmall piece tied by “RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet, fine. The only recordedused example. Holcombe Certificate (1992). S.G. 51f, £4500. Photo £2,500-3,000

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x580 2d. on 10pf. carmine, neatly tied by “RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet on 1915(Feb.) “Gradby” envelope to Sydney, marked “Garrison duty, Herbertshoe” and showing,on reverse, clear arrival c.d.s. (22.2); the 10pf. a little soiled. S.G. 52. Photo £500-600

x581 + 2d. on 10pf. carmine block of four with margin at left, the lower left stamp showing nostop after “G” (the usual minute traces of the stop are apparent), Setting 2, Position 1and 2, unused with large part original gum, some split perfs and a very light gum bend,fresh and fine. S.G. 52/52e, £875. Photo £350-450

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x582 2d. on 10pf. carmine showing variety no stop after “G” completely missing, Setting 2,Position 1 late State, fresh and fine mint. The real no stop variety is comparatively rare.Gibbs Certificate (2009). S.G. 52e, £800. Photo £600-800

PROVENANCE:Tim Rybak, April 2008

x583 2d. on 10pf. carmine showing variety no stop after “G” (the usual minute traces of thestop are apparent), Setting 2, Position 1, unused with part original gum; top left cornerslightly rounded and pulled perf at upper right. S.G. 52e, £800. Photo £120-150

x584 2d. on 10pf. carmine showing variety surcharge double, Setting 11, Position 5, finemint. B.P.A. Certificate (1995). S.G. 52f, £3500. Photo £2,000-2,500

x585 2d. on 10pf. carmine showing unlisted variety “2d” only doubled, Setting 2, Position 4,unused with part original gum, light vertical crease not affecting fine appearance. Very rare, only two of this variety can exist. Gibbs Certificate (2006). S.G. 52f var. Photo £3,000-4,000

Note: This error occurred on the top row of the sheet. The slippage of the sheet in the presscaused one of the overprints to be printed at an angle which yielded the following result:Setting 2 Positions 1 to 3 show no double overprint, Positions 4 (this stamp) and 5 show “2d”only doubled and Position 6 to 10 all show a double overprint

x586 2d. on 10pf. carmine showing variety surcharge double, one inverted, fresh and finemint. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1951). S.G. 52g, £4500. Photo £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:Dr. E.H. Freidman, June 1980 Tim Rybak, April 2008

x587 2d. on 20pf. ultramarine horizontal pair, tied by “RABAUL/NEW BRITAIN” double-ring d.s.in violet on unaddressed 1915 (4 Jan.) envelope on day of issue; the pair with some minorsoiling at top and the envelope with some creases at left. S.G. 53 £100-120



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x588 3d. on 25pf. black and red on yellow showing variety no stop after “d”, Setting 2,Position 5, fine mint. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 54e, £850. Photo £400-500

x589 3d. on 25pf. black and red on yellow showing variety no stop after “d”, Setting 2,Position 5, neatly cancelled by part Rabaul oval d.s. in violet, fine. Holcombe Opinion(1992). S.G. 54e, unpriced. Photo £500-600

x590 3d. on 25pf. black and red on yellow showing variety surcharge double, one inverted,fine mint. Bothe Certificate (1979). S.G. 54h, £3750. Photo £2,000-2,500


x591 3d. on 30pf. black and orange on buff horizontal pair, the left stamp showing variety nostop after “d”, Setting 2, Positions 5 and 6, on small piece neatly tied by “RABAUL/NEWBRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet, fine. Kilian Certificate (1983). S.G. 55/55e, £1650. Photo £600-800

x592 + 4d. on 40pf. black and carmine block of four, the left stamps showing variety faint “d”,Setting 2, Positions 6 and 7, some re-enforced perfs, fine mint. Ceremuga Certificate(2007). S.G. 56f var. Photo £300-400

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x593 4d. on 40pf. black and carmine showing variety surcharge double and broken “4”resembling “1”, Setting 6, Position 3, on small piece tied by very light Rabaul oval d.s.in violet, fine. The only recorded example. Holcombe Certificate (1988). S.G. 56g var,£7500+. Photo £5,000-6,000


x594 + 5d. on 50pf. black and purple block of four, Setting 6, Positions 4 and 5, fresh and finemint. Stamps printed from setting 6 are very scarce. S.G. 57, £1000. Photo £500-600

x595 5d. on 50pf. black and purple on buff showing variety very faint “5”, Setting 2, Position5, light vertical gum bend otherwise fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1935). S.G. 57f var.Photo £150-180



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x596 5d. on 50pf. black and purple on buff showing variety “5d.” doubly printed due to amisalignment, Setting 2, Position 6, fine and lightly cancelled by Rabaul oval d.s. in violet.Extremely rare, only ten examples of this variety were printed of which this is the onlyused example recorded. Holcombe Certificate (1993). S.G. 57 var. Photo £5,000-6,000

x597 8d. on 80pf. black and carmine on rose, neatly cancelled by part Rabaul oval d.s. in violet,fine. Bothe Certificate (1981). S.G. 58, £700. Photo £250-300

x598 1s. on 1m. carmine with margin at left showing plate number “2”, Setting 3, Position 1,unused with large part original gum, some perfs re-enforced and small thin at top ofselvedge, fine. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 59, £3750. Photo £2,000-2,500

x599 1s. on 1m. carmine, unused with large part original gum, centred to right, fine. KilianCertificate (1983). S.G. 59, £3750. Photo £1,500-1,800

x600 1s. on 1m. carmine, centred to upper left, unused with large part original gum, smallcentral brown speck on reverse not affecting fresh and fine appearance. R.P.S.V.Certificate (1999). S.G. 59, £3750. Photo £1,200-1,500

x601 1s. on 1m. carmine, Setting 2, Position 1, fairly well-centred, very lightly cancelled by partRabaul oval d.s. in violet, fine. Signed PL Pemberton. S.G. 59, £5000. Photo £1,500-1,800

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x602 1s. on 1m. carmine, Setting 3, Position 4, centred to left, cancelled to order by partRabaul oval d.s. in violet, fine. Brandon Certificate (2004). S.G. 59, £5000. Photo £1,500-1,800

x603 1s. on 1m. carmine showing variety no stop after “I” (tiny remnants only of stops after“R” and “I”), Setting 3, Position 2, centred to top, fine mint. Rare. B.P.A. (1936) andCeremuga (2001) Certificates. S.G. 59b, £6000. Photo £2,500-3,000

x604 2s. on 2m. blue, centred to lower right, unused with part original gum, fine. B.P.A.Certificate (1978). S.G. 60, £1800. Photo £500-600

x605 2s. on 2m. blue, Setting 3, Position 4, centred to left, fine unused with large part originalgum. Holcombe Certificate (1995). S.G. 60, £1800. Photo £500-600

x606 2s. on 2m. blue showing variety no stop after “I” (tiny remnants only of stops after “R”and “I”), Setting 3, Position 2, unused with large part original gum, well-centred and ofgood colour, fine. Rare. B.P.A. (1955), Gibbs (2007) and Ceremuga (2007) Certificates.S.G. 60b, £3500. Photo £800-1,000

x607 2s. on 2m. blue showing variety no stop after “I” (tiny remnants only of stops after “R”and “I”), Setting 3, Position 2, unused with large part original gum, well-centred and ofgood colour, vertical crease at right not affecting fine appearance. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate(1974). S.G. 60b, £3500. Photo £600-800


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x608 3s. on 3m. violet-black, Setting 3, Position 4, centred to left, fine unused with large partoriginal gum. Holcombe Certificate (1993). S.G. 61, £6000. Photo £2,000-2,500

x609 3s. on 3m. violet-black, Setting 3, Position 4, centred to left, fine unused with partoriginal gum. Holcombe Certificate (1993). S.G. 61, £6000. Photo £1,800-2,200

x610 5s. on 5m. carmine and black, Setting 3, Position 4, centred to lower left, unused withpart original gum, a few very tiny thinnings otherwise fine. Very rare. HolcombeCertificate (1992). S.G. 62, £13,000. Photo £3,500-4,500

x611 5s. on 5m. carmine and black, centred to lower right, fine cancelled to order with partRabaul oval d.s. in violet. Very rare. R.P.S.V. Certificate (1990). S.G. 62, £14,000. Photo £4,000-5,000


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x612 1d. on 2d. on 10pf. carmine showing variety no stop after “G”, Setting 2, unused withlarge part original gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 63 var. Photo £4,000-5,000

x616 1d. on 3pf. brown showing, unused with part original gum; two small thins and lower leftcorner rounded. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1971). S.G. 64c, £3250. Photo £500-600

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x613 1d. on 2d. on 10pf. carmine showing variety small “1”, fine unused with large partoriginal gum. Gibbs Certificate (2007). S.G. 63c, £600. Photo £200-250

x614 1d. on 2d. on 20pf. ultramarine, Setting 2, Position 8, unused with large part originalgum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1995). S.G. 64, £3750. Photo £1,500-1,800

x615 1d. on 2d. on 20pf. ultramarine, Setting 2, Position 9, on small piece cancelled by partRabaul oval d.s. in violet, fine. Rare. Ceremuga Certificate (2003). S.G. 64, £2500. Photo £1,500-1,800

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x617 B 1d. on 5pf. green, Setting 1 Position 2, being the second stamp on the second row eachof 10 single stamps - all the others are German New Guinea 6mm. Setting S.G. 2 - all“tacked” (and subsequently affixed) to a piece of paper “blanket” for the purpose ofoverprinting, the last position having been left blank causing “G.R.I./1d.” to be printedon the “blanket”, stamps at positions 4, 9, 14 and 19 of the “block” of nineteen all showthe variety “1” with straight top serif; a few minor blemishes not affecting the criticalstamp and in no way detracting from the importance and appeal of this amazing item.Believed to be the largest known “block”. Extremley rare and extraordinary exhibitionpiece. Gibbs Certificate (2009). S.G. 64d/2/2c. Photo £6,000-8,000

LITERATURE: For explanation of the printing process, see “G.R.I.” by Robert Gibbs, pages 5-6

PROVENANCE: The Marquess of Bute, April 1959 “Ello”, March 2009

x618 1s. on 1m. carmine, well-centred, unused with large part original gum, one very lightlytoned perf at top otherwise fresh and fine. A lovely example of this major rarity. FriedlCertificate (1983). S.G. 64n, £16,000. Photo £7,000-9,000

x619 5s. on 5m. carmine and black, well-centred, unused with small part original gum (a littledisturbed and patchy); tiny thin due to partial hinge removal and a little tropicalised onreverse. One of the major rarities of the overprinted issues. Ceremuga Certificate (2011).S.G. 64q, £38,000. Photo £12,000-15,000

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x620 2d. on 10pf. carmine postal card with typed scoring-through of the value and surcharge“Sold at 1D”, Sergeant Moore’s printed New Year greetings on reverse, cancelled toorder with “RABAUL/JAN 12 1915/NEW BRITAIN” oval d.s. in violet, fine. Very rare. Photo £1,500-1,800

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been initially produced for use on mail by the German population etc (Japanese proclamation in October 1914 specifically permittedsending of mail to anywhere in the world, free to Japan), but mail privilages were quickly withdrawn by order of higher authorities

(December 1914). No postal usage is recorded as surviving, so either no mail was actually despatched in initial period, or more likelyit was all seized in transit to Japan, or otherwise lost

x621 1914 red seal overprints of Paymaster K. Tamura (reisho style) on 3pf., 5pf., 10pf., 25pf.,30pf, 50pf. and 80pf., fresh and fine mint. Rare, only small numbers recorded. HolcombeOpinion (1992) and Ceremuga Certificate (2002). Photo £1,200-1,500

x622 1914 red seal overprints of Naval Captain Lieutenant M. Hibido on 3pf., 5pf., 10pf.,20pf., 30pf., 50pf., 80pf., 1m. (marginal), 2m. (marginal) and 3m. (marginal), the 3pfwith gum disturbed otherwise fresh and fine mint. Rare, only small numbers recorded.Holcombe Opinion (1992) and Ceremuga Certificate (2002). Photo £2,000-2,500


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x625 1914 red seal overprint of Paymaster K. Tamura (tensho style) on 20pf. ultramarine,slight tropical spots on perfs otherwise fine unmounted mint. A very rare seal type.Ceremuga Certificate (2010). Photo £500-700

x626 1914 red seal overprint of Paymaster K. Tamura (reisho style) on 80pf., variety overprintinverted, fine mint. The only recorded example. Ceremuga Certificate (2010). Photo £1,200-1,500

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x624 1914 red seal overprints of Sub-Lieutenant Kobayashi on 10pf., 20pf., 25pf., 30pf., 50pf.and 80pf., fresh and fine mint. Rare, only small numbers recorded. Ceremuga Certificate(2002). Photo £1,200-1,500

x623 1914 red seal overprints of Kinsaburo Kano on 3pf., 5pf. and 25pf. (some perf faults atright), fresh and fine mint. Ceremuga Certificate (2002). Photo £500-700


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WRITTEN BIDS FORM

This form should be sent or faxed to theSpink auction office in advance of the sale.References for new clients should besupplied in good time to be taken upbefore the sale. Bids received later thanone hour before the start of the sale maynot be processed.

NAME ______________________________________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________

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POSTCODE ___________________________________________________


PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN STERLING

REFERENCES REQUIRED FOR CLIENTS NOT YET KNOWN TO SPINK

TRADE REFERENCES ________________________________________________________________________________________

BANK REFERENCES _____________________________________________________________________________________________________







DATE SALE NO.

Wednesday 18 June 2014 14023

at 11.00 a.m.

VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price andthe Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω)lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), andon lots marked (x) at the reduced rate(currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20%on the Buyer’s premium). VAT on MarginScheme lots (identified by the absence of anyVAT symbol next to the lot number) ispayable at 20% on the Buyer’s premium only.

BIDDING INCREMENTSBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following orderalthough the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of theauction. The normal bidding increments are:Up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50

£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500

£20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion


TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSThese conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contractwith you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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1 DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply in these conditions:Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below; Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot; Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3; Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to

authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the descriptionin the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordancewith the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/orrestoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any

catalogue;Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us; Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; andVAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting asagent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE

3.1 Examination of goodsYou are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which youare interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports areusually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or madeorally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin,date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance,condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merelystatements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements ofdefinitive fact. Catalogue and web illustrations are for guidanceonly, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone orcolour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds ofinaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue andonline shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring,margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from theillustration. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on asa statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot willsell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their beingin perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or givenby way of condition report make reference to damage and/orrestoration. We provide this information for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free fromdefects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defectsimply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud,neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, areresponsible for the correctness of any statement as to theauthorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness orprovenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or forany faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested shouldexercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters.

3.3 Your ResponsibilityYou are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containingundescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less thanforty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement ofthe first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall havethe same effect as notice of an intention to question the

genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case ofForgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required andspecify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subjectto agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, torefuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticityincluding (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. Youacknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an ExpertCommittee to reach an opinion will vary depending on thecircumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account ofcondition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults ordefects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificateof Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in thecatalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificateof Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp andthe return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committeein relation to the Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate ofAuthenticity, you must provide us with copies of suchcorrespondence no later than 7 days after you receive suchcorrespondence.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check.If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you areregistering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require adeposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such depositwill be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you areunsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the samemeans it was paid to Spink.Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”,which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.


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4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com andSpink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments atthe time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing toexecute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connectionwith this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com willhave a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for usingthis facility.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

Up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500£20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to

the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotOnce your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to payfor that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If thereare any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days ofreceipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may thenrequest that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out inclause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund ofthe corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. Wewill not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received byus in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other charges

In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a feeof 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and asurcharge for paying by credit card.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on theHammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lotsat the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at thereduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on theBuyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by theabsence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20%on the Buyer’s premium only.

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they

have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section,Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme

and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold(g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be)required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where specialarrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods:II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set

out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.Please ensure that your client number is noted on thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme;Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†),imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots

purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, havebeen paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots whenthey wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have beenmade with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be releaseduntil cleared funds are received with regard to payments made bycheque.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other thanthe invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion ofSpink.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:

5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compoundinterest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.5.11 Failure to collect

Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the

receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you thata Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you receive suchevidence.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally,sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule,regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction

10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arisingout of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

Prices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at Auction

The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme

1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anyVAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to UKVAT–registered businesses, the VAT on Buyers’ Premium is notrecoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issueinvoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price andthe Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses torecover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules forrecovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated Lots

Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’spremium.

iii. Daggered Lots

Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Imported and Omega Lots

Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear theOmega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price andon the Buyer’s Premium. This VAT is payable on items imported fromoutside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importationprocedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferreduntil the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as theimporter and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VATfrom you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.

v. Investment Gold Lots

Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer outside of the EU.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Up to £10,000 £20 £30 £40

Above £10,001 £20 £50 £60

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant)

USA - George Eveleth Richard DebneyEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Anna LeeCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte DixTim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg ColeCHINA - Kin Choi Cheung

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica KruberUSA - Stephen GoldsmithEUROPE - Peter Christen

CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin CheungORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John HaywardBOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen GoldsmithWINES

CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeCharles Blane

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMiroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe

Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer

Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignSonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang

Finance & AdministrationAleena Nieves

AuctioneerStephen Goldsmith

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAngie Ihlofung Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

BANKNOTES

17/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32015 July World Banknotes London 14009 21 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1117/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 322 30 September World Banknotes London 14013 1/2 October World Banknotes London 14013 15 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS13

SALE CALENDAR 2014

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

1 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 14021 14 May Specialised Great Britain Stamp Sale London 14022 7 June The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS107 June The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Lugano SW101318 June The “Garrison” Collection of New Guinea “G.R.I.” Surcharges London 1402319 June The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire, Part III London 1402710 July The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 1402410 September The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 1402520 September The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1221 September Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 14026

COINS

17/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 320 25/26 June Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14005 21 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1117/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 322 22/23 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14006 15 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS133/4 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14007

MEDALS

24 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14002 20 November Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14003

BONDS AND SHARES

30 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 14016 7 June Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW101219 June Stocks and Bonds of the World New York 32121 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1115 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1328 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 14017

AUTOGRAPHS

17/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32017/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 322

WINES

29 May An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW0831 July An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW09


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