Lot 1001, Collection of Roughly 1,100 Primarily Mint British Commonwealth Blocks and Plate Blocks, 1930s-1950s, in two Crown springback albums containing many sets and partial sets, with roughly 90% mint blocks, with material possible on either side of the given range. The collection consists from A to Z countries, with better representation from Australia, New Zealand, Ceylon, West Indies, just to name a few. A spot check indicated just a few of the better mint blocks and sets with #s Montserrat 102-103 ($80 total); New Zealand 258-268 ($125 total); Niue 95-103 ($80 total); Sarawak 139-173 ($112 total); Antigua 94-95 ($134 total); India 154-161 ($230 total), along with blocks and plate blocks, including a few sets, cataloguing $10 to $30 and up. Vibrant colours throughout, with the majority of stamps being lightly hinged, along with many never hinged stamps, and a few with hinge remnants. A nice lot for collectors and dealers alike, with online photos giving a small taste. Estimate C$500, sold for C$1,250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Montserrat
Lot 929, Montserrat 1876 six pence blue green Queen Victoria, VF mint
Lot 929 Montserrat #2d 1876 6d Blue Green Queen Victoria, mint very lightly hinged, with deep, rich colour, quite fresh and very fine. A lovely example of this sought-after shade variety, which is accompanied by a 1986 B.P.A. certificate. Scott CV U$1,350.
