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Stamps and Covers of South East Asia (Sale 14026)
Auctioneer: Spink Location: 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET
Contact: Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 4066
Date: 20th September 2014 Time: 10:15AM
Details: Viewing of Lots:
Spink London
69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury
London WC1B 4ET
Available until 3.00 p.m. Thursday 4 September 2014
Hilton Singapore
581 Orchard Road, 238883 Singapore
In Vista Room on 3rd Floor
Friday 19 September 2014 10.00 am to 5.
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Auction Lots - Page 21
1501
1945 (Dec.) BMA 1c. to $10 set of twenty in marginal blocks of four with large part imprint, fine mint. S.G. 126-145, £2000. (V) S$1,500-1,800
1502
-- 1c. to $10 set of twenty, fine mint. S.G. 126-145, £500 S$250-300
1503
-- 2c. black, variety overprint double, fresh and fine mint. Very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2012). S.G. 127a, £8500. (V). Photo S$10,000-12,000
1504
1946 Centenary die proof of Sir Charles Vyner Brooke in black on proof paper, some paper splitting on the right side, otherwise fine and scarce. (V). Photo S$1,200-1,500
1505
1947 (Apr.) Royal Cypher 3c. green, variety albino overprint, fine mint. Extremely rare. S.G. 152a, £9000. Photo S$6,000-8,000
Note: A block of twelve only was found with this error in Singapore during 1949.
1506
1950 1c. to $5 set of fifteen in imprint blocks of four, fine mint. S.G. 171-185, £480. (V) S$300-400
1507
1965 Orchid 2c. showing variety black (country name and shield) omitted tied by Sibu c.d.s. on unaddressed envelope with normal block of four. S.G. 213a, unpriced. Photo S$200-250

Postal Stationery
1508
A small collection comprising cards (9) including 1899 4c. in black and 4c. in blue on 3c., 1900 4c. handstamped "ultramar" in blue and 4c. reply paid, 1918 1c. and 4c.overprinted "specimen", 1931 2c. and 6c. perforated "specimen"; registered envelopes (8) including 1913 10c. overprinted "specimen", 1918 10c. size H2 (2, one used), 1921 12c. size G (2, one used), 1928 15c. size H used and size H2, and 1931 15c. size H2 overprinted "specimen". Generally fine S$800-1,000

Revenues
1509
A collection including Customs 1924 3c., 5c., 10c. pair, 25c., 50c., $1, $2 and $5 blocks of four and $10 blocks of twenty-four, twelve and a pair, all cancelled; Receipt 3c. black unused and 3c. rose-carmine unused and used; Revenue including 1889-97 "R" only 10c. mint, "R" and "revenue only" 3c. (4) and 5c. used, 1900 3c., 5c. pairs (2), 10c., 25c., 50c., $1 (2) and $2 used, 1918 3c., 5c., 25c., 50c., $1 (on piece), $3 and $5 used, and 1934 3c. on $5 mint and used. Condition generally good to fine S$600-800
1510
Receipt 3c. imperforate proofs comprising sepia block of fourteen (7x2) plus a single and decorative panel with single, blue block of nine and carmine strip of three plus decorative panel with single, all with creases, fine S$3,000-4,000
1511
Revenue 1899 3c. to $2 and $5, each in a top right corner strip of three with plate number, all on gummed paper, the odd minor tone spot otherwise fine S$400-500
1512
-- 1918 3c. and 10c. to $5 and $10, each in a marginal pair on gummed paper, fine S$400-500

Telegraph Stamps
1513
1933 1c. to $5 on 8c. set of eleven in pairs (the $1 a block of four), one 50c. on 4c. showing "5" with straight top and "Cts" sans-serif, nine marginal with imprint, fine mint. S.G. T12-T22, £320+ S$180-220

Picture Postcards
1514
Six cards published by Ha Buey Hon, one with address area undivided, all but one addressed to Denmark, four bearing 1c., one with 2c. and one with 2c. on picture side cancelled by Kuching c.d.s., fine S$500-600
1515
Seven unused photographic cards by unknown publisher, all but one with notation of scene on address side, also one ("The Jail in Kuching - Sarawak, Borneo") published by G.R. Lambert & Co., Singapore, unused. A fine lot S$350-450

Covers and Cancellations
1516
1945 (1 Jan.) envelope to Jesselton bearing North Borneo BMA 1c. and 2c., Sarawak BMA 5c. and Australia 3d., all tied by "aust unit postal stn/447" c.d.s., and 1945 (14 Aug.) envelopes (2) and (17 Nov.) envelopes (2) variously addressed, bearing Australia 1 1/2d. pair, 3d., 4d. and 9d., all tied by Kuching c.d.s. (Type D14), fine S$100-150

Japanese Occupation Issues
1517
1c., 2c. black, 3c. green, 4c., 5c., 6c. (both), 8c. carmine, 10c., 12c. (both), 15c. blue, 20c., 25c., 30c., 50c., $1, $4, $5 and $10, all with handstamp in violet, the odd lightly toned perf on some of the low values otherwise fine mint. Cat. £3247 S$1,800-2,200
1518
1c., 2c. green, 3c. black, 4c., 5c., 6c. carmine, 8c. red-brown, 10c., 12c. blue, 15c. orange, 20c., 25c., 30c., 50c. and $1, all tied by Kuching Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD4) on locally addressed 1945 (22 Aug.) envelope, fine. Cat. £3255. Photo S$1,800-2,200

Revenue Stamps
1519
1942 handstamped with Type 1 handstamp and oval chop on 1c. (8 including a block of four), 3c. green pair, 4c., 5c. and 10c. block of four; handstamp with chop only (various types and colours) on 1c., 2c. green block of four, 2c. black, 3c. green block of four, 4c., 5c. (5, one sideways), 6c. carmine pairs (2), 10c. pairs (2), 25c. pair, 50c. pairs (2), $1 (2), $2 pair, $3 pair and single, $4 and $5, all mint, also 5c. strip of four tied by square chop in red on 1944 (15 June) Commission Pay Bill. A fine lot. Barefoot cat. £750+ S$600-800
1520
1943 overprinted with three characters between bars, 1c. block of six, 4c., 6c. red-brown, 8c. carmine block of four, 15c. blue, 20c., $2, $4, $5 and $10 imprint strips of four, $4, $5 and $10, and Postage Due 2c. to 8c. in marginal blocks of six and singles, mounted mint, some a little toned S$300-400

Covers
1521
1942 (12 Feb.) envelope to Lubok Antu, bearing 1934-41 3c. pair and single tied by "simanggang/sarawak" c.d.s., fine. Photo S$150-180
1522
1942 (12 June) "red band" envelope to Simanggang, bearing 1934-41 1c. block of six and pair, all cancelled by "lubok antu/sarawak" c.d.s.; envelope with flap missing at left. Photo S$150-200
1523
1942 (25 Aug.) envelope to Simanggang, bearing unoverprinted 1c. (2), 2c. green and 4c., all tied by Lubok Antu c.d.s.; the envelope with some light discolouration. Photo S$800-1,000
1524
1942 (1 Oct.) locally addressed Kuching envelope, bearing unoverprinted 3c. green with Japan 1s., 2s., 3s., 4s., 5s., 7s. and 8s., all tied by "kuching" c.d.s. (Type D14), fine S$250-300
1525
1942 (9 Nov.) locally addressed Kuching envelope (light discolouration), bearing Japan 1s. block of six and singles (2) all tied by Type JD1 c.d.s. in violet and showing censor chop at left. Photo S$300-400
1526
1942 (4 Nov.) 4c. stationery card to Brunei showing variety handstamp inverted, cancelled by "limbang" c.d.s. (Type D4; earliest recorded date) and showing Japanese Type JD1 arrival d.s. in violet; the card with pressed central vertical crease. Photo S$1,000-1,200
1527
1942 (21 Nov.) locally addressed envelope, bearing 1942 (Oct.) 1c., 2c. black, 3c. green, 4c., 5c., 6c. lake-brown, 8c. carmine, 10c., 12c. orange and 15c. blue, all tied by Miri Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD2) in violet. Cat. £1485 S$800-1,000
1528
1943? envelope to Sibu, bearing 1942 (Oct.) 2c. green and 6c. scarlet tied by Light Miri Japanese c.d.s. Miri c.d.s. (Type JD2) and showing censor chop at left. Photo S$600-800
1529
1943 (29 Apr.) envelope from Miri to Kuching, bearing North Borneo 1943 4c. pair and 8c. tied by Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD2) in violet; the envelope with some minor discolouration. Photo S$250-300
1530
1943 (20 Sept.) envelope from Miri to Kuching, bearing North Borneo 1943 8c. tied by Type JD3 c.d.s. in violet and showing censor chop at left; the envelope a little tone spotted. Photo S$200-250
1531
1944 (15 May) envelope to Sibu, bearing 1942 (Oct.) 3c. green and 5c. tied by Miri Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD4) in violet and showing censor chop. Photo S$700-900
1532
1944 (27 July) envelope registered from Kanowit to Kuching, bearing Brunei 5c. with violet h.s., North Borneo 1943 4c. and Japan 1s. and 30s., all tied by Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD3) and showing registration h.s. at upper left; a few small faults. Photo S$1,200-1,500
1533
1944 (2 Oct.) 4s. on 2s. stationery card, addressed locally, bearing North Borneo 1944 (30 Sept.) 1c., 2c., 3c. and 4c., all tied by Kuching Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD4), fine S$200-250
1534
1944 (2 Oct.) locally addressed and registered envelope, bearing North Borneo 1944 (Sept.) 1c., 2c., 3c., 4c., 6c. and 8c., all tied by Kuching Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD4), showing registration h.s. and red censor chop. Photo S$500-600
1535
1945 (15 Jan.) Japan 2c. on 2s. mounted warrior stationery card from Kuching to Singapore, cancelled by Type JD4 c.d.s. and showing violet censor chop alongside, fine. Photo S$600-800
1536
1945 (10 Feb.) envelope from Bau to Kuching, bearing 3c. green pair in combination with North Borneo 1944 (Sept.) 3c., both clearly tied by Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD3) and showing violet censor chop at lower left, fine. Photo S$300-400
1537
1945 (18 Mar.) envelope from Bau to Miri, bearing 50c. clearly tied by Japanese c.d.s. (Type JD3) and showing violet censor chop at left. Photo S$120-150
1538
1945 (19 Aug.) locally addressed Kuching envelope, bearing Brunei 5c. and $1 and North Borneo 1944 (Sept.) 2c., 3c., 4c., 6c., 10c., 12c., 15c. and 1944-45 on Japan 1s., 8s., 20s., 25s. and 50s., all tied by light Japanese Type JD4 c.d.s. S$250-300

Frank Godden De Luxe Albums
1539
Two in maroon with "sarawak" tooled in gold on spine S$200-250

THE COLLECTION OF BORNEO PRISONER OF WAR AND CIVILIAN INTERNEES MAIL FORMED BY DAVID TETT FRPSL

For more details on this section we refer you to David Tett's book "A Postal History of the Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees in East Asia During The Second World War", Volume 6, Japan, Korea, Manchuria and Borneo 1942-45. The Fig. numbers refer to items illustrated in his book.

Outgoing Mail
1540
1943 (5 May) "imperial japanese army" card (Type 1) from civilian internee H.G. Keith, No. 2 Kuching Camp, to Canada showing censor chop with red seal of the camp commandant, Colonel Suga, and with arrival censor handstamp at left, fine (Fig. 6-7-5). Photo S$1,000-1,200
1541
1943 (5 May) "imperial Japanese Army" card (Type 1) from civilian internee J.F. Drake-Brockman, No. 2 Kuching Camp, to Sussex, showing censor chop with red seal of camp commandant, Colonel Suga, and red arrival censor handstamp, fine (Fig. 6-7-6). Photo S$600-800
1542
1943 (5 May) "imperial japanese army" card (Type 2) from civilian internee R.C. Killick, Kuching Camp, to Southampton, showing censor chop with red seal of camp commandant, Colonel Suga, and red arrival censor handstamp; the card with central vertical crease, fine (Fig. 6-7-8). Photo S$600-800
Provenance: Neville Watterson
1543
1943 (5 May) "imperial japanese army" card (Type 2) from Sergeant E.W. George, Kuching Camp, to London, showing censor chop with red seal of Colonel Suga and red arrival censor handstamp, some creases as usual (Fig. 6-7-9). Photo S$600-800
Provenance: Patrick Cassels, October 2003
1544
1943 (5 May) "imperial japanese army" card (Type 2) from Corporal W. Thornton, Kuching Camp, to Darlington, showing censor chop with red seal of camp commandant, Colonel Suga, and red arrival censor handstamp; the card with central fold and creases. Photo S$600-800
Provenance: Patrick Cassels, October 2003
1545
1943 (5 May) "imperial japanese army" card (Type 2) from Gunner J. Simm, Kuching Camp, to Lancashire, showing censor chop with red seal of camp commandant, Colonel Suga, and red arrival censor handstamp; the card heavy central fold and creases. Photo S$600-800
1546
Undated "imperial japanese army" card (Type 2) from Driver F.C. Evans, Sandakan Camp, to Birmingham showing censor chop with red seal of Colonel Suga with red arrival censor handstamp; some creases as usual (Fig. 6-7-10). Photo S$1,000-1,200
1547
Undated card (Type 3) from Driver Fred Evans at Sandakan camp to Birmingham, showing red seal of camp commandant, Colonel Suga, and red arrival censor handstamp; some minor soiling and creases (Fig. 6-7-14). Photo S$1,000-1,200
1548
1943 (15 May) card ( Type 3) and undated card (Type 4), both from Sapper F. North to Lincolnshire, showing red seal of Colonel Suga and red arrival censor handstamp. There is no indication on the cards of the location of the camp from which it was sent; both cards in poor condition with piece missing, tears and other faults. S$150-180
1549
1943 (25 Dec.) card (Type 4) from Lt. E.M. Nicholas at Kuching Camp to Cardiff, showing red seal of Colonel Suga and red arrival censor handstamp. There is no indication on the card of the location of the camp from which it was sent, although Nicholas was known to be in Kuching. Usual minor faults (Fig. 6-7-18). Photo S$700-900
1550
Undated card (Type 4) from Sergeant Edward George known to be held at Kuching Camp to London, showing red seal of Colonel Suga and red arrival censor handstamp; some minor staining (Fig. 6-7-19). Photo S$700-900
Provenance: Patrick Cassels, October 2003
Auction Details - AUCTION ALREADY HELD
Stamps and Covers of South East Asia (Sale 14026)
Auctioneer: Spink Location: 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET
Contact: Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 4066
Date: 20th September 2014 Time: 10:15AM
Details: Viewing of Lots:
Spink London
69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury
London WC1B 4ET
Available until 3.00 p.m. Thursday 4 September 2014
Hilton Singapore
581 Orchard Road, 238883 Singapore
In Vista Room on 3rd Floor
Friday 19 September 2014 10.00 am to 5.
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