Stamps and Covers of the World

2 Aug 2005, starting at 10:30 BST .

Auction information

This sale is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future sales, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this sale, please contact customer services.

Postal History 1830-35 Three E's bearing "Wincanton/5th. Cl:Post" (two framed, one unframed). good to fine. (271)

Postal History 1837-48 A selection of seven stampless triangular shaped entires, paid markings, etc. (263)

Postal History 1859-1956 selection of mainly covers and cards, fair to fine, inc. many to overseas destinations with Finland, France, Greece, etc. (193)

Postal History 1881 Envelope pasted to the front of a rent book and sent by Book rate, franked 1880-81 ½d. and 1d. sent from East Grinstead to Upper Sydenham, unusual. (270)

Postal History London 1794 (Aug. 2nd.) E. to Streatham, sent unpaid and charged "2", with handstruck "C.0" (Chief Office) and experimental period "12 o'Clock/94 Noon" datestamp (Willcocks 404), fine. (267)

Postal History Scilly Islands 1927-79 A selection of covers, cards and some pieces, written-up on leaves, inc. range of c.d.s's, etc. (272)

Postal History York 1911-72 A small selection of covers and a piece, fair to fine, inc. registered mail, etc. (266)

Airmails: 1935-43 A selection of flown covers, all to Argentine, fair to fine, inc. range of rates, some censored, etc.

Airmails: 1943-71 A selection of Scilly Islands flown covers and card, good to fine, inc. range of B.E.A. cachets, etc.

Booklet Panes: 1912-53 A small selection, mixed condition, inc. 1912-24 wmk. Royal Cypher ½d. and 1d. both with type "I" pre-cancel, 1924-26 wmk. Block Cypher 1½d. pane of six with "CANCELLED" type 33P, etc.

next page
Activities
Auction information

This sale is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future sales, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this sale, please contact customer services.

Buyers' Obligations

ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.

Buyers' Premium and Charges

For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:

Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.

VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.

Payment Notices

For payment information please refer to the sale catalogue.

Shipping Notices

For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.

Lot symbols
Taxable

VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.

* Import low rate

VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.

Exempt from VAT

Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.

Travel and directions
Montpelier Street
Knightsbridge
London
SW7 1HH
Tel: +44 20 7393 3900
App