Lot 1114 Accumulation of Used India From An Old-Time Collection, 1850s-1950s, with many thousands of stamps, in a stockbook, with mostly loose material. A spot check of the lot indicated a few 1854-1855 issues with ½a (x4), 1a (x7), along with Scott #s 26B (x47, c.v. $164 total), with the majority of the material ranging from the 1930s onward, including Officials, and a small selection of India States, noting #s O61 (x51, $178 total), O62 (x12, $162 total), O69 (x30, $105 total), O71 (x44, $396 total). The lot is from an old-time family collection, with the potential for finds by the dedicated collector, including better postmarks. Duplication up to 50 in some cases, including a two small boxes of bundleware. Online photos show a small sampling. We note a few faults with a few of the stamps, overall fine to very fine. Estimate C$200, sold for C$1,250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
