June 29th Cheltenham Sale,Books,Medals,Militaria and Collectables
New to the market: an important collection of stamps amassed by an Oxfordshire enthusiast.
Lot a S.G.`New Imperial`2 volume collection to1936,the albums very well filled with m and u values to £1 and including a very strong G.B. section with fine 1840 1d (2) & 2d(2),attractive embossed trio cut square,1d Red plates complete,1/2d plates complete,extensive surface printed including ranges of plate numbers where issued,exceptional 1mm examples of the 1865 9d straw & 1873 4d grey-brown, QV 5/-,10/- & £1 values including the `long`brown & green £1 stamps,1883 white paper trio 1mm, KE7 mm to £1,KG5 Seahorses to £1 fu plus mm shades,PUC £1 m & u,extensive Officials with QV `I.R.`£1 and many other very elusive stamps.
The British Empire section is substantial with many sets to the top value and some very scarce individual issues noted. All areas are well filled with particular strength in Canada,Ceylon,Cyprus,Falkland Islands,Gibraltar,Ireland and Hong Kong.An exceptionally good and valuable collection,uniformly in fine condition and providing an excellent opportunity to `complete`a superb British Empire Collection.
Sold £42,00
S.G.`New Imperial`2 volume collection to1936,the albums very well filled with m and u values to £1 and including a very strong G.B. section with fine 1840 1d (2) & 2d Sold  |
Winnie the Pooh, limited edition, 300 copies,signed Christopher Milne,sold £240 |
S.G.`New Imperial`2 volume collection to1936,the albums very well filled with m and u values to £1 and including a very strong G.B. section with fine 1840 1d (2) & 2d Sold £42,000 |
S.G.`New Imperial`2 volume collection to1936,the albums very well filled with m and u values to £1 and including a very strong G.B. section with fine 1840 1d (2) & 2d Sold £42,000 |
S.G.`New Imperial`2 volume collection to1936,the albums very well filled with m and u values to £1 and including a very strong G.B. section with fine 1840 1d (2) & 2d Sold £42,000 |
A selection of Gallantry and Naval General Service Medals, various estimates. |
A Second World war Military Medal to Gunner A.G.Gore Royal Artillery,est.£700-£900 |
F W Harvey, Comrades in Captivity,sold £100 |
Defoe,Robinson Crusoe, and miniature Bible ,
est, £50-£100 |
General Sir Robert Gardiner,Considerations of the Military Organization of the British Army,signed by the author,est £100-£200 |
The Story of the 25th Gloucestershire Regiment
1914-191 |
British west Africa1913,proof Set G.VI.R.Two Shillings.One Shilling and Three pence.one coin missing box open.j |
British west Africa1913,proof Set G.VI.R.Two Shillings.One Shilling and Three pence.one coin missing |
Blackie - Comprehensive Atlas of the Worl |
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Prospero Poets |
Robinson Crusoe - ills. Mckinight Kauffer |
Defoe -Robinson Crusoe- and miniature bible - |
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Louis Raemaekers - the Great War - 1916 sold £150 |
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Louis Raemaekers - the Great War - 1916 - sold £150 |
Benjamin Ralph - School of Raphael - Boydell |
Cheltenham and World Wars sold £80 |
Illustrated books sold £100 |
Ted Dexter - Collection of Morse novels |
The Domesday Book - Gloucestershire - sold £30 |
Bible, inscribed "Hannah Wilberforce", sold £30 |
Working Drawings and Designs - sold £80 |
Wright`s Book of Poultry - Cassell - sold £65 |