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Lot 103

Scott 1-18

900.00 CAD

Live

1937 (April), 3p to 25r King George V issues of India, overprinted BURMA in black, a fresh and largely lightly hinged set of

1937 (April), 3p to 25r King George V issues of India, overprinted BURMA in black, a fresh and largely lightly hinged set of eighteen, mostly well-centred including the rupee values, the top value slightly faded as often found, a desirable "first" set, scarce and fine-very fine. (S.G. 1-18, £3,000; Sc. 1-18)

Lot 104

Scott 18A-33

50.00 CAD

Live

1938-1940, 1p to 10r King George VI Pictorial issues, a mostly lightly hinged set with large part original gum, bright colours

1938-1940, 1p to 10r King George VI Pictorial issues, a mostly lightly hinged set with large part original gum, bright colours and well-centred, fine-very fine. (S.G. 18a-33, £250; Sc. 18A-33)

Lot 105

130.00 CAD

Live

1940 (October 9), censored official cover from Taunggyi to Bangkok, "On His Majesty's Service" envelope from the Principal Forest Officer

1940 (October 9), censored official cover from Taunggyi to Bangkok, "On His Majesty's Service" envelope from the Principal Forest Officer of the Federated Shan States, franked with 1a, 2a, and 6p King George VI definitives, overprinted SERVICE, tied by Taunggyi c.d.s. (Proud KD4), crisp strike of triangular PASSED / CENSOR / RANGOON / 6 c.d.s., reverse with Bangkok G.P.O. c.d.s. receiver (19 Nov), very fine

Lot 106

30.00 CAD

Live

1941 (October 25), 3a6p Harperink, Smith & Co. perfin on censored cover to New York, King George VI adhesive tied by Rangoon GPO / Sorting

1941 (October 25), 3a6p Harperink, Smith & Co. perfin on censored cover to New York, King George VI adhesive tied by Rangoon GPO / Sorting double-circle c.d.s., bold "V" for Victory handstamp alongside, censor seal at left tied by triangular PASSED / CENSOR handstamp, firm's imprint on flap, very fine

Lot 107

Scott O1-O14

400.00 CAD

Live

1937, King George V issues of India, overprinted BURMA SERVICE in black, set of fourteen, hinged, most with large part original gum, quite

1937, King George V issues of India, overprinted BURMA SERVICE in black, set of fourteen, hinged, most with large part original gum, quite fresh and well-centred, the key 5r and 10r values particularly so, a challenging set, fine-very fine. (S.G. O1-O14, £1,000; Sc. O1-O14, $1,135)

Lot 289

120.00 CAD

Live

India Used in Burma, 1933 (October 6), registered cover from Suratee Bazaar to British Guiana, airmail envelope franked with 1a3p King

India Used in Burma, 1933 (October 6), registered cover from Suratee Bazaar to British Guiana, airmail envelope franked with 1a3p King George V, 2a, 6a, and 12a Air Post, paying the double rate plus registration fee, all tied by Soortee Bara Bazar double-circle c.d.s., with SURATEE BARA BAZAR registration etiquette below, manuscript "Perth-Adelaide" crossed-out, reverse with Registered / British Guiana c.d.s. arrival backstamp (31 Oct), a scarce origin combined with an elusive destination, fresh and attractive, very fine