four Christmas Air letter cards, one in red, three in blue (one unused), used with triangular censor marks

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1 World Wars I and II (June 26th) On Active Service p.p.c. to England, bearing a very fine strike of the circular framed WOUNDED POST OFFICE/Crown/MALTA cachet in violet, rare. Photo (Aug. 13th) p.p.c. from Scotland, addressed to St. Andrew s Hospital, Malta, bearing 1d. stamp cancelled by Prestonkirk c.d.s., struck on arrival with the circular framed WOUNDED POST OFFICE/Crown/MALTA in violet, it was then handstamped REJOINED UNIT and BASE ALEXANDRIA, few creases, otherwise fine. Photo (Sept. 18th) and 1916 (Jan. 29th) envelopes from Malta to the same address in Paris, both with G.B. adhesives, one cancelled with Valletta c.d.s., other with London c.d.s s, also straight line PASSED SHIP CENSOR and oval framed PASSED BY/SHIPS CENSOR datestamp. Photo (Oct.) stampless envelope addressed to Bluejacket & Soldier Office, Rye, endorsed at top Posted at Comino No stamps available T.F., with MIGIARRO c.d.s. and Rye arrival mark on reverse, unusual. Photo (Jan.) stampless envelope to France, bearing double circular framed 1re ARMEE NAVALE/CENTRE/POSTAL/ de/malte/tourville cachet in violet. This was handstamped at the Post Office situated on board ship stationed at Malta, this was possibly transferred to the ship Kanaris as the Tourville had left for Corfu in January Photo (April) envelope (roughly opened) to England, bearing 1d. cancelled RECEIVED FROM H.M. SHIP/NO CHARGE TO BE RAISED with large double oval framed PASSED BY CENSOR/H.M. SEAPLANE STATION, on reverse has boxed R.N. SEAPLANE STATION/APR 1918/MALTA/Ref. No.. Ex Camillery (1991). Photo four Christmas Air letter cards, one in red, three in blue (one unused), used with triangular censor marks four envelopes, three with censor labels, one with oval framed POSTAL/CENSOR cachet, two have patriotic labels

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3 Prisoner of War Mail (Dec. 10th) p.p.c. to Austria, bearing boxed FREE/FROM/PRISONER/OF WAR (POW-1) and circular POST FREE/P.C./PRISONER OF WAR cachet in red, scarce. Photo (Dec. 8th) p.p.c. to Austria, bearing boxed FREE/FROM/PRISONER/OF WAR and circular POST FREE/P.C./ PRISONER OF WAR cachet in purple (POW-1), scarce. Photo E 1915 (circa) locally produced postcard with well executed hand painted stamp in brown, yellow and blue with MALTA at top and PRISONERS POST/1915 at base, most attractive. Ex Camillery (1991). Photo E 1915 (circa) locally produced postcard with well executed hand painted stamp in brown, yellow and blue with MALTA at top and PRISONERS POST/1915 at base, addressed but not sent, some creasing, otherwise fine and most attractive. Photo /1916 postcard with printed Christmas and New Year card in red (POW-G1), used to Austria, cancelled on reverse FREE FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/MALTA (POW-6) in red, and Austrian censor cachet alongside. Photo (Jan.) envelope from St. Clements Camp (manuscript endorsement on reverse) to Egypt, bearing double circular FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/MALTA/FREE in black (POW-2a), fine. Photo (Jan. 7th) p.p.c. from Verdala Camp to Switzerland, bearing double circular FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/MALTA/FREE in black (POW-2a) and circular POST FREE/P.C./PRISONER OF WAR cachet in red. Photo (Aug. 14th) Maltese 1d. stationery card to a British P.O.W. in Germany, bearing boxed FREE/FROM (deleted) To (added in manuscript)/prisoner/of WAR in red (POW-1) and matching circular PASSED BY CENSOR/Crown/No cachet, also violet double circular FREIGEGEBEN/F.A./DOEBERITZ, scarce. Photo (circa) envelope to Austria with impressed KAMP POST/MALTA (POW-U1) stamp in red, cancelled by oval FREE FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/3/MALTA (POW-73) in violet, and Austrian censor cachet in red, two punch holes and a few small tears, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo (circa) envelope to Austria with impressed KAMP POST/MALTA (POW-U1) stamp in blue, cancelled by oval FREE FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/3/MALTA (POW-73) in violet, and Austrian censor cachet in red, part of flap torn away, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo

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5 Prisoner of War Mail continued (circa) unused postcard with impressed KAMP POST/MALTA (POW-U1) stamp in yellow-green, fine. Photo (March) envelope to Switzerland with impressed KAMP POST/MALTA (POW-U1) stamp in black and yellow, cancelled by oval FREE FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/3/MALTA (POW-73) in violet, with Zurich receiving mark on reverse, fine and scarce. Photo (March 19th) locally produced postcard with well executed hand painted stamp in brown, yellow, red and blue with OSTERN 1916 at top and MALTA/WAR PRISONERS POST at base, used to Hamburg, cancelled by oval FREE FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/1/MALTA (POW-73) most attractive. Photo , (March 29th) postcard with printed Easter Greetings (POW-G2), used to Austria, cancelled on reverse FREE FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/MALTA (POW-6) in red, and Austrian censor cachet alongside, rare. Ex Coates (1990). Photo (April) envelope to Switzerland with impressed KAMP POST/MALTA (POW-U1) stamp in blue, cancelled by circular FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/MALTA/FREE (POW-2b) in violet, with another strike alongside, on reverse has Zurich receiving mark, fine and scarce. Photo (April 24th) envelope from Alexandria to a P.O.W. at Hardewyck Camp, Holland, bearing double circular POST FREE/P.C./PRISONER OF WAR cachet in red. Photo (May) envelope to Egypt with impressed KAMP POST/MALTA (POW-U1) stamp in blue, cancelled by circular FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/MALTA/FREE (POW-2b) in violet with another fine strike at lower-left, flap torn upon opening, otherwise fine and scarce. Ex Camillery (1991). Photo (June) envelope to Switzerland with impressed KAMP POST/MALTA (POW-U1) stamp in blue, cancelled by oval FREE FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC/3/MALTA (POW-73) in violet, with Zurich receiving mark on reverse, fine and scarce. Photo (Oct. 29th) P.O.W. stationery letter sheet from St. Clement s Camp to Germany, bearing oval circular FREE FROM PRISONER OF WAR/PC 3/MALTA in black (POW-73), fine. Photo (March 3rd) envelope from St. Agatha Internment Camp, Rabat (endorsed on flap), bearing boxed INT. CIV./MALTA (INT-2) triangular Crown/No. 58/PASSED BY CENSOR in violet and Valletta receiving c.d.s., scarce. Photo

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7 Postage Due Markings (June 18th) entire letter form Leghorn to Malta, forwarded to Zante, bearing on reverse a very fine strike August:10-T2. across flap, very scarce. Photo. 1,200-1, (April 25th) cover from Bengazi to Malta, bearing on reverse a very fine May, 17; T.4, rare. Photo (Feb. 14th) entire letter endorsed at top Per Hibernia from Liverpool to Corfu via Malta, bearing on reverse a fine March, 17; T.3. struck across flap, very rare. Photo. 1,800-2, (May 10th) entire letter from Tripoli to the Palace, Malta, with a good strike of May 21 T2, 10 struck across flap, scarce. The letter written by Major Gordon Laing who was a noted African explorer and been sent to Tripoli by the Governor of Sierra Leone in order to ascertain the source and course of the river Niger. Photo (circa) entire from England, addressed to H.M.S. Madagascar, Malta or Elsewhere, bearing on reverse a good Janu 5, 3d, struck across flap. Photo (Feb. 13th) entire letter from Livorno to Malta, bearing on reverse a fine Feb. 28 * 5d struck across flap. Photo circa, April 29th) entire probably from Turkey to H.M.S. Blonde, Malta via Guernsey, bearing on reverse a fine Jun 12: 4.d: struck across flap with good GUERNSEY scroll. Although there is no indication of place of dispatch, a disinfection slits suggests a Middle East origin. Photo (July 24th) entire letter from Algiers to Marseille, forwarded to Malta, bearing on reverse a fine 24, August: 4d: struck across flap, scarce. Photo (Jan. 18th) entire letter from Livorno to Malta, bearing on reverse a fine 3, February, 3,d. Photo

8 Postage Due Markings continued 3442 P 1858 piece from the London G.P.O. Proof Book reading Posted unpaid and opened/in due course, but having/originated out of Malta/forwarded charged with fine proof strike in red, fine and extremely rare. Ex Camillery (1991). Photo. 1,500-2, (July 7th) envelope from Malta to London, manuscript 6 rate mark and endorsed Via Marseille, bearing on reverse the four line Posted unpaid and opened/in due course, but having/originated out of Malta/forwarded charged with fine also London and Malta transit and receiving marks. This is the only example of this marking known on cover, unique. Photo. 12,000-15,000 96

9 (Jan. 8th) envelope from Rome to Malta, bearing Papal States c. Indian red, with 8D in circle (PD- 82); Messina, Napoli and Malta transit and receiving c.d.s s on reverse. E. Diena Certificate (1990). Photo (Jan. 3rd) entire letter from Naples, bearing Italy c. cancelled by 184, with oval framed P.D., circular framed s 1/-D (PSD-122), and a fine unframed INSUFFICIENTLY-PAID (PDO-3); small Malta c.d.s. dated 7th. January 1868 on reverse, rare. Ex Coates (1990). Photo. 1,000-1,200 97

10 Postage Due Markings continued (June 15th) entire letter from Chios to Malta, rated 73/4 with a fine strike of the rare 9D in circle (PD- 92), slightly overstruck by Chios despatch mark; Messina and Malta c.d.s s. on reverse. Photo. 1,000-1, (Nov. 12th) from Italy,, bearing a fine 6D in circle (PD-62), with Castellamare despatch mark; Malta receiving mark on reverse. Ex Coates (1990). Photo ,000 98

11 (July 27th) unpaid cover to Gibraltar, bearing a fine 4D in circle (PD-42), boxed TO/PAY with Malta and Gibraltar c.d.s s. Photo (Feb. 14th) envelope to Scotland, bearing G.B d. plate 11 GI tied by MALTA/A25 duplex and manuscript Prepaid/Sixpence, with 8D in circle (PD-82), two line DEFICIENT-POSTAGE (2)/FINE (6) also oval framed MORE/TO-PAY ; Edinburgh despatch c.d.s. on reverse. A most interesting and intriguing item. Ex Disraeli (1994). Photo. 1,800-2,000 99

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13 Postage Due Markings continued (Nov. 22nd) envelope to Cyprus, bearing G.B ½d. rosy mauve plate 15 DF, cancelled by MALTA/A25 duplex, with a fine T and superb 5D in circle (PD-52): Larnaca receiving mark on reverse, small imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo. 1,800-2, (Dec. 8th) stampless envelope endorsed P & O Steamer to Gibraltar, bearing unframed T applied at Malta and 5d applied at Gibraltar, fine. Photo (Aug. 8th) large part piece from Milan to Malta, bearing Italian 20c. cancelled by Milano squared circle, has unframed T and oval framed 1D/A.25 (PD-15). Photo (Dec. 4th) Italian 10c. postal stationery card used from Tunis to Malta, bearing fine oval framed 3D/A.25 (PD-35) and Malta receiving c.d.s., scarce. Photo (Feb. 3rd) p.p.c. from Milan to Malta, bearing Italy 5c. pair cancelled by Milano squared circles, also has a fine oval framed 3D/A.25 (PD-35) and blue crayon T. Photo (Feb. 17th) envelope from Germany to Malta, bearing 10pf. pair cancelled by Hamburg c.d.s s, unframed T and fine 5D (PD-52), has Malta receiving c.d.s., slightly soiled. Photo F 1905 (Feb. 16th) envelope from Benghazi, Eritrea to Malta, bearing genuine Italian Libya pi. on 25c. cancelled by ETRURIA PIROSCAFI POSTALE ITALIANO maritime datestamp, also with forged unframed T and forged 7D in circle, unusual. The 7d. handstamp is only recorded used from June 8th to 17th. July Photo (July 26th) envelope from Germany to H.M.S. Suffolk, Malta, bearing German 10pf. and 20pf., cancelled by Badenweiler c.d.s s, with circular framed T and scarce D/2½ (PD-21/22) handstamps. Photo (May 6th) envelope to Marsascala, bearing ¼d. cancelled by NOTABILE B.O. c.d.s., unframed T and D/1½. Photo (May 14th) p.p.c. from Egypt, bearing Egypt 5m. cancelled by Alexandria c.d.s., with boxed T and circular framed 3D and ½D fine. Photo

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15 Postage Due Markings continued (Dec. 20th) envelope posted on board ship addressed to H.M.S. Cardiff, redirected from London to H.M.S. Centaur at Malta, bearing London and Gibraltar c.d.s s, unframed T and 4D in circle (PD-42), boxed Posted on Board Ship Abroad/I.S. and 4D/I. S./G, few minor imperfections, otherwise fine. Photo (circa) postcard and 1924 (May ) envelopes (2), all with adhesives removed, bearing unframed T and boxed 7D. (PD-73), 8D. (PD-83) and 1/- (PD-123) all the only recorded examples. Photo. 1,000-1, (Sept. 13th) p.p.c. from Parma to Malta, bearing on the picture side Italy 15c. (2), on obverse has unframed T and scarce boxed 2½D (PD-21/23), crossed out most probably when the adhesives were discovered and cancelled at Valletta, unusual. Photo (March 13th) envelope from Italy to Malta, bearing Italy 50c. cancelled by Firenze c.d.s., also has unframed T and scarce boxed 3D. (PD-33a), on reverse has 35 Postman s handstamp. Photo (May 14th) envelope from Tunisia to Malta, bearing 25c. pair cancelled by Susse c.d.s s, with triangular framed T and boxed 2D. (PD-23), on reverse has Valletta c.d.s. and 42 Postman s handstamp. Photo (July 11th) printed matter card from London, bearing ½d. cancelled by Poplar machine mark, unframed T and the only recorded example of the boxed 5D. (PD-53). Photo (Aug. 6th) postcard from England to Malta, bearing G.B. 1d. cancelled by Bideford c.d.s., with octagonal framed T and boxed 1D. (PD-13), also 16 Postman s handstamp, Sliema and Valletta c.d.s s. Photo (Sept. 9th) postcard from Rome to Malta, bearing Italy 50c. cancelled by Rome machine mark, unframed T and boxed ½D. (PD-1/23) and 14 Postman s handstamp. Photo

16 Postage Due Markings continued (Sept. 18th) unfranked envelope from Tunisia to Malta, bearing MEDJEZ-EL-BAB c.d.s., triangular framed T, unframed T and the very rare boxed 6D., (PD-63), some stain spotting, otherwise fine. Only two examples of this handstamp recorded. Photo (Nov. 27th) Italian 30c. stationery postcard used within Italy, readdressed to Valletta, with unframed T and boxed 1½D. (PD-11/23). Photo (Dec. 10th) p.p.c. from Italy to Malta, bearing Italy 15c. cancelled by Milano machine cancel, unframed T and scarce boxed 3D. (PD-33a) and DELIVERY BRANCH/G.P.O. MALTA c.d.s. Photo (May 26th) O.H.M.S. envelope from the General Post Office Malta to Tunis, bearing OFFICIAL/PAID c.d.s. and boxed 4½D. (PD-43R) both in red, rare. Photo (May 26th) O.H.M.S. envelope from the General Post Office Malta to Natal, bearing OFFICIAL/PAID c.d.s. and boxed 6D. and 1/- (PD-43R, PD-123R) in red, rare. Photo

17 Postage Due Adhesives 3473 S 1925 (April 16th) ½d. to 1s.6d. set in horizontal strips of three all affixed to piece, all handstamped POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES/COLLECTION/DE/BERNE/MADAGASCAR in red, from the U.P.U. Specimens released from the Madagascar Postal archives, unique. S.G. D1-D10. Photo. 1,200-1, (April 16th) ½d. to 1s.6d. set in tête-bêche blocks of four (2 pairs), also a single set, all used, mainly fine. S.G. D1-D10a, cat. 1,022. Photo

18 Postage Due Adhesives continued (April 16th) ½d. fine used on local 1925 (April 25th) letter sent at an unsealed printed matter rate but unfranked, stamp cancelled by Valletta c.d.s., on reverse has 18 Postman s handstamp. Photo (April 16th) 1d. used on a local 1925 (May 30th)envelope with unauthorised G.B. ½d. stamp (uncancelled), fine. S.G. D2. Photo (April 16th) 1d. fine used on 1925 (April 16th, first day of issue) local envelope within Valletta, scarce. Ex Coates (1990). S.G. D2. Photo

19 (April 16th) 2½d. in a mint block of four, lower-right stamp with variety 2 of ½ omitted [R.4/4], very slight trace of hinge thin, otherwise fine. S.G. D5, a, cat Photo (April 16th) 3d. used on 1925 (June 15th) unstamped envelope from Birmingham to Sliema, stamp cancelled by Valletta c.d.s., also with octagonal framed T, scarce. S.G. D6. Photo (April 16th) 4d. fine used on 1925 (June 20th) envelope from Switzerland, bearing Swiss 10c., circular framed T and boxed ADVERTISED/24 JUN 25/G.P.O. MALTA. Photo

20 Postage Due Adhesives continued 3481 S 1925 (July 20th) ½d. to 1s.6d. set overprinted SPECIMEN in horizontal strips of three, affixed to part page from the Madagascar Post Office archives, received from the U.P.U. in Berne, all cancelled by large circular POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES/COLLECTION/DE/BERNE/MADAGASCAR in red, unique. S.G. D11s-D20s. Photo , S 1925 (July 20th) ½d. to 1s.6d. set overprinted SPECIMEN, mainly fine with gum. S.G. D11s-D20s, cat Photo (July 20th) 1d. on 1930 (Aug. 19th) p.p.c. from England, bearing G.B. 1d. tied by London machine cancel, octagonal framed T, also DELIVERY BRANCH/G.P.O. MALTA datestamp. Photo (July 20th) 2d. used on 1941 (Nov. 1st) envelope franked only by Malta Relief Fund ½d. labels (pair, first day of issue), uncancelled with unframed T, on reverse has 63 Postman s handstamp. Photo

21 (July 20th) 2d. used on 1938 (Sept. 4th) envelope from Australia, bearing ½d., 1½d. and 3d., manuscript T20 ; Postman s 53 handstamp on reverse. Photo (July 20th) 2½d. pair used on 1932 (Oct. 4th) envelope from Switzerland, bearing Swiss 10c., 20c. (3), manuscript 2 and T ; Postman s 34 handstamp on reverse. Photo (July 20th) 1s. and 1s.6d. used on 1949 (June 27th) envelope from Australia, bearing 1s.6d., with boxed violet handstamp stating that it exceeds 1oz. Photo Revenues Malta Nursing Society 1s.3d. orange and 5s. green with punch holes, also 5s. colour trial in blue with WATERLOW & SONS LTD/SPECIMEN and small punch hole. Photo A mint and used collection on leaves, incl d. and 1s. mint pairs, one of each showing straight tail to R, 1d. with faintly double overprint mint, ½d. with slightly double overprint used, 1d. with overprint inverted used, d., 3d. on 3d., 6d. on 1s., 9d. on 1s., 2s. on 2s.6d. to 10s. handstamped SPECIMEN, ½d. to 10s. set mint, 10s. pair and single used, to 5s. on 10s. used, also 1929 Permit for Burial with impressed 1d.. etc. (101). 1,200-1,500 THE END OF THE SALE 109