The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands Thursday April 26th at 2 pm

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1 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 9 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands Thursday April 26th at 2 pm Channel Islands French Mail (July 17) entire from Jersey to St. Malo showing two strikes of the extremely rare D JARSEY handstamp CF 1. The earliest recorded example. Photo also on inside front cover entire from Guernsey to Nantes, showing two line COLONIES PAR/ST. MALO, 1823 entire from Rio de Janeiro with two line GRANDE BRETAGNE/PAR GRANVILLE, 1834 cover from Guernsey to Nantes with boxed PAYS D OUTREMER and 1841 entire from Jersey to Cognac with OUTRE-MER/ST. MALO c.d.s. in red. (4 items) entire from England to Italy showing ANGLETERRE in red CF 4, and with PONT/BEAUVOISIN below. Photo d. IA-IB pair with small figures 3176, GH-IH strip with large figures 3734, d. with small figures 3176, d. ED with large figures 3734 of St. Malo, d. plate 5 EL with large figures 3734 of St. Malo, fair to fine. Photo d. IF with large figure 1706, d. with small figures 1441, d. plate 7 QG (damaged), d. grey plate 12 DA with large figures 1706 of Granville, poor to fine d. QD with small figures 1495, d. plate 7 LL with large figures 1769, d. plate7 CJ with large figures 1769 and d. plate 11 CJ with large figures 1769 of Le Havre, also d. plate 6 PD with Cette-Tarascon T.P.O. lozenge, fair to fine d. plate 6 RE-RF pair with 3176 small figures of St. Malo, fine and scarce. CF 60. Photo d. plate 10 LJ tied to small piece by large figures 2984 of Port Bail. Very few Great Britain stamps are known with this cancellation. Photo entire from Guernsey to St. Malo with d. plate 99 GG-GI and HD lightly cancelled by St. Malo large figures 3734 with red octagonal ANGL. B.M./ST. MALO alongside, scarce. Photo (Mar. 19) envelope from France to Guernsey bearing Peace and Commerce 30c. tied by 324 barred oval with GUERNSEY/B c.d.s., scarce. Photo

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3 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 11 Channel Islands: French Mail continued French 10c. stationery card to Jersey, cancelled by 3409 barred oval with octagonal JERSEY/FRANCE/ M.B/AP 14/82, fine and scarce. Photo (June 1) 1d. stationery card from Jersey to Paris, cancelled CARTERET/MANCHE c.d.s. with another strike alongside and straight line PAQUEBOT. Photo A collection of covers, cards and some stamps in an album, incl. incoming mail from France, 1907 p.p.c. from Jersey to France bearing K.E.VII ½d. cancelled GRANVILLE/MANCHE c.d.s., Boîte Mobile, Paquebot, etc. (39 items) Alderney d. red-brown PI with close to large margins all round, showing large part strike of the extremely rare so-called Alderney Maltese Cross. R.P.S. certificate (1970). AC1, S.G. Spec. B1tc, cat. 7,000. Photo. 1,800-2, (Nov. 25) envelope (missing flap on reverse), bearing d. TH plate 204, tied by WINCHFIELD/965 duplex error (should have been 963). Very rare, only a postcard dated 1897 and this item are recorded. See Stamps and Postal History of the Channel Islands by W. Newport pp Photo also on inside back cover. 1,200-1, d. red-brown FA, used on cover front and tied by 324 numeral of Guernsey, with a fair strike of the rare ALDERNEY double arc, endorsed Private Steamer Southampton. AC2. Ex Newport. Photo (Sept. 11) entire letter to Guernsey, bearing d. red-brown JG and JH, former cut into, both just tied by single 965 of Alderney, with Alderney dated double arc AC3, and faint Guernsey receiving mark on reverse, rare. Ex Newport. Photo large part wrapper to London, bearing d. rose-red, tied by a fine strike of the scarce 965 numeral of Alderney AC 4, with dated double arc and arrival on reverse. Ex Newport. Photo (Nov. 28) O.H.M.S. piece. bearing 1896 Army Official 1d. lilac, tied by fine ALDERNEY datestamp AC 12, a rare usage of an Official stamp in Alderney. Photo p.p.c. of Albert Memorial, addressed to Jersey bearing ½d. used on tied by ALDERNEY/A small single c.d.s. AC 7, a very rare late use. Photo two covers (one endorsed on reverse R.F. Thoume. Soldatenheim, Alderney), from Alderney to Guernsey and one from Guernsey addressed to Mr. Roy Thoume, Guernsey Working Party, Alderney, all franked by Guernsey ½d. and 1d. (2), a little ragged with some other cover faults but a rare trio. Photo (July 3) stampless envelope to Alderney, with FIELD POST OFFICE/138 c.d.s. based at Guernsey, sent before the Post Office at Alderney opened in Sept. 1945, extremely rare. Photo (Sept. 21) envelope locally used in Alderney on the (uncertain) first day of the re-opening of the Alderney Post Office, franked by K.G.VI ½d. and 2d. tied by Alderney c.d.s. AC 8, rare. Photo A collection in an album, incl.. Great Britain d, cancelled 965 barred oval, 1908 p.p.c. bearing K.E.VII ½d. cancelled by type 5 c.d.s., range of f.d.c s, Alderney Shipping Company s.3d. and 3s. in mint blocks (3 x 11), Commodore Shipping Company issues with 1963 Europa set mint, 1964 Boats set mint, 1964 Provisional sets mint and used (2), Alderney Parcel Delivery Service with 1975 booklet, 1977 Silver Jubilee 5p. and 15p. imperforate proofs without values in sheets (3 x 4), etc. (few 100s)

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5 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 13 Guernsey Postal History and Covers to 1964, a collection of mainly covers and cards, incl cover from Devonport to Guernsey, 1800 entire to London showing curved GUERNSEY GC 1, covers (3) with the Guernsey Scroll, German Occupation, Red Cross Forms, etc. (98 items) entire to Edinburgh, returned to Guernsey, showing fine curved GUERNSEY GC 1. Photo cover to London, with curved GUERNSEY GC 2, fine. Photo cover from Newton Abbot to Guernsey, showing Pd 1/1 rate mark and NEWTON ABBOT/192 mileage mark. Photo entire to London, showing a good strike of the scarce curved GUERNSEY GC 3. Photo cover from Rio de Janeiro to London, showing on reverse a good strike of the boxed GUERNSEY/SHIP LETTER, GC 8. Photo entire from Jersey to London, showing on reverse the scarce FROM GUERNSEY handstamp GC 12 applied at Weymouth to Packet letters from the Islands. Photo (Oct. 24) entire from Pau to Guernsey, showing a fine strike of the rare handstruck 8 GC16, with Pau despatch mark at left, and Bordeaux, St. Malo and Guernsey transit and receiving marks on reverse. Photo picture postcard to Cherbourg, endorsed SERVICE AIR and with the double circular ESCADRILLE D AVIATION MARITIME DE GUERNESEY in violet. Photo World War II German Occupation (c.) envelope with printed ETATS DE GUERNESEY/GRANVILLE from the Guernsey Purchasing Commission in France to Guernsey, showing circular German Dienststelle handstamp, very scarce. Photo (July 8) envelope locally used, bearing 1940 Centenary 1d. tied by machine cancellation, endorsed Evacuated and additional 1940 Centenary 1d. with boxed Undelivered for/reason stated/postage/due FOR/RETURN/TO/ SENDER/1D with another strike alongside. This stamp was used when supplies of the normal Postage Due stamps became exhausted, also similar envelope used on the same day but with the usual 1d. Postage Due. (2 items) Photo (June 27) envelope to Germany, endorsed To the German Field Post Office, bearing ½d. and 1d. tied by oval JERSEY-GUERNSEY/MAIL BOAT/CHANNEL ISLANDS with German 5pf. tied by FELDPOST/b c.d.s. Photo

6 14 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands Channel Islands Specialists Society The Society for both beginners and advanced collectors Founded 1950 COLLECTING AREAS Early Postal History German Occupation Red Cross Feldpost/Internment Mails Mail to/from France Smaller Islands Postcards Sub-Post Offices Revenues Ephemera Wartime and Modern Stamps MEMBER BENEFITS 36 page colour quarterly journal Quarterly London and provincial meetings Annual weekend meetings Postal auctions and circulating packets For more information, please contact our Membership Secretary Moira Edwards, 86 Hall Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7RQ Internet:

7 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 15 Guernsey: 1940 Swastika Overprints E Overprint on K.G.VI 1d, scarlet, fine mint with full gum, extremely rare. GW 1. Photo E Overprint on K.G.VI Centenary 2d. orange, fine with full gum, extremely rare. GW 2. Photo Bisects d. (3) used on postcards, d. (2) used on postcards and two on pieces, good to fine. (7 items) Centenary 1d. scarlet, bisected on 1941 (Jan. 2) picture postcard cancelled by Market Place, Guernsey datestamp, fine. Photo Centenary 2d. orange, bisected on 1941 (Jan. 5) GLITTERIT advertising envelope tied by St. Saviours c.d.s. Photo Centenary 3d. violet, bisected vertically on 1941 (Jan. 6) envelope, tied by machine cancellation, very rare. Photo also on back cover Centenary 2½d. ultramarine, bisected on 1941 (Jan. 15) envelope endorsed Local, tied by machine cancellation, the cover with vertical crease, rare. Ex Newport. Photo

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9 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 17 Guernsey: Bisects continued 2044 Centenary 2d. orange and 3d. violet, both bisected on 1941 (Jan. 15) envelope, only the 2d. tied by machine cancellation, 3d. under a Found Open or damaged label, unusual. Photo Centenary 1d. scarlet, bisected on 1941 (Jan. 16) piece with two normal 1d. s. Photo Centenary 1d. scarlet, bisected on 1941 (Jan. 18) envelope, slightly soiled. Ex Newport and McKenzie. Photo K.G.VI 2d. orange and the unrecorded 3d. violet, both bisected on 1941 (Jan. 20) envelope to Jersey, tied by machine cancellation, rare. Photo K.G.VI 1d. scarlet, bisected on 1941 (Jan. 25) envelope with two normal 1d. s, tied by machine cancellation, central fold, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo K.G.VI 1d. scarlet, bisected on 1941 (Jan. 29) miniature envelope with Centenary 2d., scarce. Ex Newport. Photo Centenary 1d. scarlet, bisected on 1941 (Jan. 30) envelope, tied by machine cancellation and States Engineer cachet, cover creased with a few tone spots. Photo Centenary 2½d. ultramarine, bisected on 1941 (Feb. 4) envelope, tied by machine cancellation, also handstruck 2D/324 due mark, rare. Photo Centenary 1d. scarlet, bisected on 1941 (Feb. 6) envelope with normal ½d. (creased), both tied by machine cancellation. Photo Centenary 1d unuthorised bisect on 1941 (Feb. 11) receipt with K.G.VI 1½d., tied by straight line Bucktrout in violet, unusual. Photo Centenary 2½d. ultramarine, bisected vertically on 1941 (May 2) envelope (damaged at top), tied by machine cancellation. Also a photocopy of the left half from the same correspondence. Photo K.G.V 2d. bisect on 1941 (May 31) envelope used locally after authorised date, stamped with boxed CONTRARY TO REGULATIONS/324 in violet (unrecorded). Photo Centenary 2d. orange two bisects after authorised date on 1941 (Dec. 22) envelope front, with ms. Inadmissible, 2d due and boxed TO PAY marks. Photo A collection in two albums, mainly covers and cards, incl. K.G.VI 2d. six examples on 1941 (Feb. 17) registered envelope to Jersey, also similar cover, 1940 Centenary 2d. five examples on 1941 (Feb. 20) cover, etc. (71 items) Collections 2058 A collection of issued stamps in eight folders or albums and loose, incl. Occupation issues, 1969 Brock set in mint gutter pairs, range of f.d.c s, presentation packs, etc. (100s)

10 18 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands Herm 2063 Ex Postal History and Covers (Aug. 22) entire, carried privately from Guernsey to Col. Lindsay at Herm, scarce early item. Photo privately carried cover from Col. Lindsay, Tenant of Herm to Lt. Gen Halkett Lieutenant Govenor of Jersey. Photo (May 31) entire letter, endorsed inside Herm, May addressed to London, endorsed 1/5 with boxed SOUTHAMPTON/SHIP LETTER overstruck by red London receiving mark. Photo (June 26) envelope from Herm to Guernsey, franked by d. lilac tied by Guernsey squared circle, with enclosed letter from Princess Blucher whose family owned Herm at this time, a rare and interesting item. Photo unused picture postcard of Herm showing unframed HERM handstamp, very rare. Ex Newport. Photo

11 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands (Oct. 5) mourning envelope from Russia, registered and addressed to H.S.M. Princess Blucher of Herm, then readdressed to Brown s Hotel and Houghton Hall in Yorkshire, range of transit and receiving marks, two line POSTED OUT/OF COURSE/89 in violet. Photo (Aug. 3) p.p.c. to England, franked by K.G.V 1d. tied by HERM GUERNSEY/CHANNEL ISLANDS c.d.s. HC 1. Photo (June 22) p.p.c. to England bearing 1929 P.U.C. ½d. pair, cancelled by HERM GUERNSEY/CHANNEL ISLANDS c.d.s. HC 1. Photo (Aug. 15) p.p.c. to Jersey bearing K.G.V 1d. tied by HERM GUERNSEY/CHANNEL ISLANDS c.d.s. HC 1. Photo (Aug. 19) Indian 1/4a stationery card, additionally franked by K.G.VI 1d. to London tied by HERM GUERNSEY/CHANNEL ISLANDS c.d.s. HC 1, message on reverse states the Post Office is only opened for half a day. Photo (Nov. 24) A Travel Permit to Herm with Feldkommandantur 515 handstamp, most unusual. Photo on page

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13 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 21 Herm continued (Dec. 10) Red Cross Message form RXF2, and addressed to Herm, fine and rare. Photo (Aug. 4) Red Cross Message form RXF5, addressed to England, fine. The only known message form used from Herm. Photo , (June 19) 1½d. Forces Letter, used from Herm to R.A.F., C.M.F. addressed by Mrs. Le Page to her son, scarce. Photo (June 25) 1½d. Forces Letter, used from Herm to R.A.F., C.M.F. addressed by Mrs. Le Page to her son, scarce. Photo (June 30) 1½d. Forces Letter, used from Herm to R.A.F., C.M.F. addressed by Mrs. Le Page to her son, scarce. Photo (Aug. 20) p.p.c. to England showing a fine strike of the rare Herm Meter Mark. This was only in use for only a short period in Photo Ten photographic views of Herm, used for postcards produced by T. Singleton Issued Stamps E 1949 Map 1½d. inscribed POSTAGE and unissued 1s. Pigeon Post essays, printed together in rose on thick surfaced paper (97 x 60mm.), designed by C.H. Coker. Photo Map issue, a collection on leaves, incl. 1d., 2d. and 6d. imperforate proofs on ungummed paper, set used on first day cover, etc. (28) b 1949 Pigeon Post 1s. black on orange, in a fine unmounted mint sheet of eight. J.A. H1. Photo s. black on orange, unmounted mint, 1s. used on flimsy (June ) addressed to Essex, unused flimsy, one used on unaddressed small envelope (Aug ) and two used singles, good to fine. Photo Coronation ½d. with variety overprint inverted, final reprint set with extra 1d. and 2d. and set used on f.d.c

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15 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 23 Herm continued 2082 E 1954 Crest issue, 6d., 8d. and 1s. photographic essays, first two depicting unissued Fisherman design, the 1s. similar to issued except with Guernsey crest at top. HERM ISLAND circular date stamp and signature of C.G Ray dated May on reverse, rare. Photo E - 1s. photographic essay mounted on card (92 x 92mm.). Photo b 1954 B.E.A. 3d. on 5d. in an unmounted mint sheet (6 x 5), mainly fine. J.A. H d. on 5d., selection on leaves, incl. imperforate proofs in pairs of the overprint only in blue and green, perforated proofs ½d. in black, (imperforate), 1d. (2 in red and black), 2d. (3, green, black and blue), 6d. (2, one in black, other imperforate in red), etc. (24) Flora and Fauna 8d. bisected and used on 1955 (Aug. 26) commercial p.p.c. to London, scarce. J.A. H26 var. Photo d. bisected and used on 1955 (Aug. 31)commercial p.p.c. to Bristol, scarce. J.A. H26 var. Photo P 1957 Neolithic Man 4d. (2) and 6d. (2) original bromide proofs printed together, fine P 1961 Europa imperforate proofs, selection of se-tenant gutter pairs and strips, with black, red and blue overprints, fine and rare. (60). J.A. H67-H72p A comprehensive collection of issued stamps in five albums and loose, incl Pigeon Post 1s. cancelled Aug. 1 on small envelope, 1957 Neolithic Man imperf. sets (2), 1958 Map issue with imperf. range, set of four on f.d.c., 1959 Royal Visit imperf. sets (2), 1960 World Refugee Year set with trial overprints with Charity surcharge, 1963 Europa set imperf. (2, in orange and blue respectively) on small sheet, f.d.c s, etc. (100s) Jersey Postal History and Covers (Apr.) entire letter to Caen via London with a good strike of the straight line JERSEY (JC2), ms. Pd 2/4 and 17, fine. Photo A collection of mainly covers and cards in two albums incl and 1827 wrappers with JERSEY scroll, 1937 (May 31) flown envelope with fine K.E.VIII meter mark, German Occupation, etc. (87 items) (June 8) entire from Wimborne to Jersey with ms. 10, on reverse, Wimborne despatch and small SHIP mark (9 x 3mm.), unusual. Ex Newport. Photo d. red-brown JB touched at right, showing part JERSEY/SHIP LETTER J14, rare. Photo entire to Guernsey bearing d. NJ fine used on entire to Guernsey, tied by the Jersey Maltese Cross and scarce, No. 4 boxed handstamp J 10, fine. Photo (Feb.) cover from Rio de Janeiro to London showing on reverse a good strike of the scarce JERSEY/SHIP LETTER J 12, with Jersey c.d.s. alongside. Photo (June) cover from Bahia to London showing a good strike of the scarce JERSEY/SHIP LETTER J 15, with Jersey c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

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17 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 25 Jersey continued envelope from Jersey to Hastings bearing d AA, tied by 409 barred oval with scarce boxed No.2 of Gorey, backstamped Jersey and Hastings arrival, scarce. Photo d. stationery envelope to London, cancelled by 409 barred cancellation with boxed No.1 alongside of St. Aubin JC7, some staining and crease, otherwise fine. Photo Ballon Monté addressed to St. Helier bearing Napoléon 30c. tied by étoile 25 with Paris Rue Serpente Nov. 9 c.d.s. above and Jersey receiving mark of Dec. 4 on reverse, some imperfections. Probably flown on the Daguerre which was brought down by Prussian fire and four of its five bags of mail captured. This item would have been fortunate enough to have been in a fifth bag which was jettisoned over the forest of Ferrières. Photo Ballon Monté addressed to Jersey, franked by c. and 20c. (damaged) tied by étoiles 3 with Paris Place de la Madeleine Jan. 2 (6e.) c.d.s. alongside. Probably carried on the propellor-guided Le Duquesne or on Le Gambetta, Photo Parcel Post label on piece bearing 1913 Waterlow 2s.6d. and 10s., also d., 3d., 1s. (2), tied by Jersey c.d.s. s. Photo (July 10) Parcel Post label bearing Somerset House 1 vertical pair and 7d., tied by Jersey c.d.s. s, fine. Photo Parcel Post label bearing 1913 Waterlow 2s.6d. and 1 green vertical pair with d. (2), neatly tied by Jersey c.d.s s, most attractive. Photo also on inside back cover World War II German Occupation (June 30) envelope from Portsmouth, addressed to Jersey showing boxed Service suspended and UNDELIVERED FOR REASONS STATED/RETURN TO SENDER both in violet. Photo (July 30) envelope to Jersey bearing 1940 Centenary 2½d. cancelled by 409 in triangle, with Jersey receiving c.d.s. and manuscript Received Wed. July 30th., mail from Guernsey-the first letter we had received from outside the Island since the German occupation of the C.I s on reverse, postmark is probably the number of the German Post Office on reverse. This belief was incorrect but it is possible that the cover was cancelled in Jersey on arrival if the pencil note is otherwise correct. Photo (Aug. 12) envelope from Jersey to France endorsed at top F M and bearing 1940 Centenary 3d. cancelled by MONTMARTIN S/MER c.d.s. GO12, boxed RETOUR/A L ENVOYEUR and unframed RETOUR A L ENVOYEUR. This is from a batch of mail taken by a German Feldpost regiment and posted in France. Only two items survive, this the only cover. See also next lot. Photo also on back cover (Aug. 12) piece bearing 1940 Centenary 2½d. cancelled by MONTMARTIN S/MER c.d.s. GO12. Ex Newport. Photo

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19 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 27 Jersey: World War II German Occupation continued (Apr. 2) stampless envelope to St. Helier, with two line Feldkommandantur 515/Mil Ver. Gr.- in violet, fine. Photo (Apr. 6) envelope from Jersey to Guernsey with JERSEY/PAID c.d.s. in red, German handstamp and brown gummed paper used to reseal the envelope after censoring. Photo Ex Arms Essay 2111 E Unissued Arms essay in red denominated 1d., designed by R.W. Cutland, a fine corner marginal example, rare. S.G. JW19. Photo E Unissued Arms essay in red denominated 1d., designed by R.W. Cutland, overprinted (Swastika)/JERSEY/1940, corner marginal, horizontal crease at top, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. JW20. Photo Views 2113 P ½d., 1d., 1½d. and 2d. mise en train imperforate proofs in black on pink paper, fine. Photo P 1½d., 2d. and 2½d. épreuves-de-luxe in issued colours, fine. Photo ½d. unofficial bisect used on 1944 (Aug. 28) local cover with 3d. Photo Jersey: German Occupation Officials INSEL KOMMANDANT/(swastika)/JERSEY label, unused, cut into at right. S.G. JWO1. Photo Used on piece with 1940 Centenary ½d., cancelled by JERSEY CHANNEL ISLANDS c.d.s. and with German cachet in red. S.G. JWO1. Ex Newport. Photo Hafen Kommandant JERSEY/(anchor)/ST.HELIER label affixed to fishing permit numbered 322 issued to a Jersey resident by the German Harbour Master, a few faults nevertheless very rare. S.G. JWO2. Photo A mint and used collection of issued stamps in nine folders or albums and loose, incl. presentation packs, f.d.c s, etc. (many 100s) Jethou picture postcard of the island unused, showing circular JETHOU ISLAND/CHAN. ISLES in violet, fine. Photo

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21 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 29 Sark (Feb. 10) 1/½d. stationery envelope to Guernsey, additionally franked 1940 Centenary 2d. pair both bisected, fine. Photo (June 10) locally used envelope, bearing K.G.VI 2d. and 2½d., both bisected, tied by SARK, GUERNSEY/CHANNEL ISLANDS c.d.s. SC 10, most unusual. 2½d. bisect is unrecorded. Photo A collection in an album, incl (Dec. 27) envelope to Guernsey, bearing 1940 Centenary 2d. pair both bisected with normal K.G.V 1½d., Isle of Sark Shipping Company 1969 set in mint blocks (3 x 11), Commodore Shipping Company with 1966 Anniversary 1s. variety centre inverted used, etc. (276) Other British Offshore Islands Various 2124 A selection in two albums, incl. Jethou 1960 Views set on f.d.c., 1966 Norman Year sets mint and used and set on f.d.c., 1969 Last Day of G.P.O. set mint and used on f.d.c., Scilly Isles, Steep Holm, etc. (312) Caldey Island 2125 A collection of postcards from 1908 in an album, incl and 1915 postcards with CALDEY/TENBY rubber datestamps, good range of views, etc. (86 items) A collection of mainly covers and cards in three albums, with a range of frankings, special cancellations, f.d.c. s, etc. A most unusual collection. (152 items) A collection of the local stamps in two albums, incl p. artist s original sketch in black and blue on paper (128 x 59mm.) endorsed Blue to be as sample not as dark as this and final drawing to be 6 times larger, imperforate proofs mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson cards marked Uprated comprising 2d. Abbey Church, 2d. St. David s Church (2, one rejected), 2d. St. Illtud s Church, also similar for d., d. Abbey Church (5), blocks and sheets, etc. (few 100s) Photo Isle of Man (Oct. 15) entire from Castletown to Bewdley rated 1/3, with a good strike of the straight line ISLE OF MAN (42mm), scarce. Photo (Nov. 29) entire letter from Castletown to Lichfield rated 1/4, deleted and 1/3 added, with fine strike of the straight line ISLE OF MAN (38mm.) on reverse, scarce. Photo (June 8) entire from Douglas to Birmingham, rated 1/3, showing good strike of the circular undated ISLE OF MAN on reverse. Photo d. chestnut plate 11, PE-TH, used reconstructed pane of twenty, all with DOUGLAS/ISLE OF MAN c.d.s. s of Sept Photo

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23 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 31 Lundy Postal History and Covers (June 27) entire endorsed On Service and addressed to the Receivers of Admiralty Droits at Falmouth, sent from the smack Mary Ann. The letter refers to the finding of a brandy barrel off the north end of Lundy, and signed by the Captain John Kellow based at Pentewan near St. Austell. A most interesting early item. Photo (May) 1d. postal stationery envelope from Bristol, addressed to W.H. Heaven c/o Mr. J. Lee on Lundy Island. One of the very earliest known incoming items. Photo (Feb. 13) envelope from Ryde, Isle of Wight, addressed to Miss Amelia Heaven on Lundy, franked by d. IF tied by 666 numeral, a scarce early incoming item. Photo G.P.O. notice regarding Registered mail, with ms. Lundy, a few faults but rare. Photo (Jan. 17) cover from Totnes and addressed to Miss Lucy Heaven on Lundy, franked by d. KB and LB, cancelled by 807 numeral, a scarce early incoming item. Photo (Mar. 17) large envelope from Bristol, addressed to Mrs. Heaven on Lundy Island, franked by d. (2), faults at right. Photo (Feb. 24) envelope with enclosed letter headed Off Lundy at 7 o clock and mentioning The pilot leaves us in five minutes. The pilot was most probably dropped off at Lundy and would have taken the mail with him to Cardiff where the envelope was posted to the writer s wife in America. Photo on page and 1881 envelopes from Lundy addressed to J.G. Heaven at Bristol, one franked by d. IA tied by Bideford duplex, the other franked by d. tied by Chester duplex. Photo and 1880 registered letter receipts and 1912 envelope from Lundy to Bristol, all linked to the Heaven family. Photo

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25 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 33 Lundy continued (Sept. 23) small piece showing a good strike of the LUNDY ISLAND/A c.d.s. J.H. type Aa. Very rare, only three examples having been recorded. Photo (May 31) envelope from Bristol, addressed to Rev. H.G. Heaven on Lundy Island, c/o Capt. Dark, Instow, N. Devon, franked by d. and ½d. tied by Bristol duplexes, endorsed at left Telegraph Cable. Photo (April 27) envelope with enclosed letter headed Lundy Island from a builder of lighthouses to his brother, the postman at Falmouth. Franked by d. tied by Bristol squared circle, the reverse showing Lundy Island type Ab, Falmouth and Barnstaple c.d.s. s. Part of the letter reads We have plenty of visitors in the shape of birds, we shall be well supplied with eggs in about another month, There is about sixty inhabitants on the island, there is a big General store, it is also a Public House and Post Office, but the mail service in not so good as I would wish it. There is only one mail per week and that is sometimes three of four days late if the weather is rough. A unique and most interesting item. Photo (Oct. 26) Post Office Telegraphs form from Charles Pimm in Exeter (engaged to build the new Church) to Rev. Heaven, showing LUNDY ISLAND/P c.d.s. type Ab. Photo (Apr. 6-20) W.R.Bray postcard sent from London with note requesting the card to travel around England from Lundy to the Isle of Thanet as quickly as possible via islands. Sent via Instow (and return), Lundy (type Ab c.d.s.), Beaumaris, Holy Island and Sandwich and bearing ½d. (4). A most interesting item. Photo mourning envelope from France addressed to Miss Heaven, Lundy Island, franked by 5c. lightly cancelled. Photo (Aug. 27) picture postcard of The Castle, addressed to Chard, franked by K.E.VII ½d., tied by Instow squared circle with LUNDY ISLAND type Ab c.d.s. The earliest use of a picture postcard from Lundy. Photo (July 2) 3d. registered envelope size F to Bideford, cancelled by LUNDY ISLAND type Ab c.d.s., some faults. The earliest recorded registered envelope posted from Lundy. Photo

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27 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 35 Lundy continued , three p.p.c s, all franked K.E.VII ½d., the first cancelled by Instow squared circle with Lundy c.d.s. at left, other two cancelled by LUNDY ISLAND c.d.s s , a selection of ten Allday incoming postcards, one addressed to Lloyd s Signal Station, the others all to the Post Office to 1927, nine postcards all addressed to the Allday family on Lundy Island (May 30) H.M.S. Montagu shipwreck, a small collection, comprising nine picture postcards, two Post Office Telegraph forms from members of the crew and another sent by Heaven stating abandon all claim, envelope with enclosed letter showing crest of H.M.S. Cornwallis, endorsed at Lundy Island and mentioning attempts to salve the Montagu, also a postcard from the Island, the writer mentioning that a Gunboat and destroyer have just come in. Photo (Dec. 12) picture postcard from Lundy to Abbotsham with LUNDY ISLAND/P c.d.s. and 1907 (Dec. 18) p.p.c. addressed to Lundy, both from the Heaven correspondence. Photo (July 14) picture postcard addressed to Miss Pomeroy, Manor House, Lundy Island, franked by K.E.VII ½d. tied by APPLEDORE R.S.O. c.d.s. Photo (Mar. 3) p.p.c. to Braunton, franked by K.E.VII ½d. tied by LUNDY ISLAND c.d.s. also K.E.VII 4d. with same cancellation but dated May Ex (Apr. 29) picture postcard to Devon sent by postmaster F.W. Allday with a reminder to the recipient not to forget the shoes for the donkey, franked by K.E.VII ½d. tied by LUNDY ISLAND c.d.s. with Instow squared circle. Photo (Aug. 17, Aug. 31) two picture postcards, one to Bath, the other to Germany, both franked by Downey Heads (scarce use) ½d. and 1d. respectively, both tied by LUNDY ISLAND c.d.s. Photo (July 28) and 1915 (Jan. 6) two p.p.c. s written by a servant at the Manor House, to the same addressee in Bristol, the former cancelled by LUNDY ISLAND c.d.s., the other by Bristol machine cancellation. Photo (July 7) picture postcard to the U.S.A. franked by K.G.V 1d. tied by late use of LUNDY ISLAND type Ab, also d. letter card to Lundy readdressed to Reading showing early use of the type Ac c.d.s. Photo , 1922, three picture postcards at the higher 1½d. postage rate for cards, also one bearing 2d., all with LUNDY ISLAND type Ac c.d.s s. (4 items) Photo (July 24) picture postcard to Bristol, franked by K.G.V ½d. (2) with individual LUNDY ISLAND c.d.s. s, also 1927 p.p.c. to Bristol, franked by K.G.V 1d. showing late use of the Ac cancellation. (2 items) Photo Lundy Island sale prospectus, printed by Waterlow & Sons

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29 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 37 Lundy continued (Sept. 3) Post Office Telegraph form from Battersea to the Manor House with a fine strike of the rare oval LUNDY ISLAND/COAST GUARD J.A. type GC-1. The Coast Guards took over responsibility for the Telegraph in This telegraph required clarification and a copy (see next lot) was required. Photo (Sept. 3) Post Office Telegraph form from Battersea to the Manor House showing a fine strike of the rare oval LUNDY ISLAND/COAST GUARD J.A. type GC-1. Photo Harman trial of postmarks, dated prior to the official issue of stamps, forty six pieces, four in red and 1p. bisect on piece with ms. ½ in red ink. Ex Rowcroft. (47 items) (Aug. 5) Atlantic Coast Air Services letter to A. Phillips, Airmail dealer, stating that they cannot carry covers on other routes due to Post Office regulations. Signed by R.T. Boyd, A.C.A.S. pilot and owner of Barnstaple airdrome and designer of the Map stamps. Also photos of various aircraft employed personal correspondence from Martin Coles Harman to John Stannard, envelope and letter both signed, incoming postcard from France addressed to Mayor of Lundy, Harman 1938 (Sept. 11) letter from Waghorn discussing the Lundy stamps privileged mail from F.W. Gade, Christmas postcard to Miss E. Heaven but no airmail stamp as carried free, and scarce 1939 (Feb) large envelope with manuscript Air Fee Paid due to shortage of Air stamps. Photo Air service suspension due to W.W.II, five incoming or outgoing covers sent during the period when flights were distrupted immediately prior to suspension (June 13) envelope to U.S.A. with scarce two line AIR SERVICE TO LUNDY/SUSPENDED/FOR DURATION OF WAR, inward parcel label, Official Paid inward envelope delayed 1941, Money Order Advice envelope from Australia, inward front to Waghorn and two other items Red Cross surcharges, original letter from Gade to Rev. R.F. Chaney that documents the Red Cross story, also a letter from Rigby Hall regarding the varieties, of historical interest Blackwell envelope from Bideford to Lundy, bearing K.G.VI 1d. tied by Appledore datestamp, with Lundy address deleted, War economy label added and readdressed to Instow franked by K.G.VI 1d. Photo (Feb. 14) incoming cover to Gade with H.M. Ship censorship (stated only two exist), 1943 (Sept. 23rd) outward cover to U.S.A. and incoming Airgraph from M.E.F. addressed to Gade, rare Bureau mail, two covers and two single stamps. In 1943 certain correspondence with the Philatelic Bureau bore stamps additionally overprinted Bureau Mail, uncatalogued and very scarce. Photo , 1948, two covers via Appledore, one 1966 variant (philatelic) and cover through Avonmouth (scarce), 1950 cover through Bideford, and 1945 envelope from Guernsey to Lundy, also piece bearing Wright stamps. Following the end of World War II mail was transmitted via Appledore and Avonmouth and is scarce Lundy Appeal, selection of ephemera with Sale catalogue, original notices and correspondence, receipt of donation by a Mrs. Marsh to National Trust, a copy of the order of service at St. Helena s church to mark transference of ownership and free pass to the Island historical and unusual experiments, a small collection documenting and illustrating attempts made by Barry Chinchen in 1973 to make the G.B. 3d. adhesive and airmail vignette personal to Lundy, incl. typewritten Lundy from Much mail carrying these experiments was rejected by the G.P.O. (12 items) , an unusual selection of postcards, unused and used, for use on Lundy. (21 items) 60-70

30 38 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands Lundy: The Issued Stamps, The First Puffins 2179 E First Bradbury Wilkinson undenominated photographic essay (72 x 92mm.) of two Puffins on a rock, also a letter from the original owner. The only example of this essay outside the British Library collection and unrecorded in the Aitchison catalogue. Photo also on front cover. 2,200-2, E P Undenominated essay die proof of two Puffins on a rock, printed in green on proof paper (64 x 82mm.) with guide lines in margins, initialed, rare. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archives. Photo

31 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands E Stamp size undenominated die proof in black of two Puffins on a rock, mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card, rare. Photo E ½p., 1p., 6p., 9p., 12p., photographic stamp size essays from the original drawings, mounted on two presentation type cards (62 x 104mm.). Presented to Martin Coles Harman, owner of Lundy, by Bradbury Wilkinson and later presented by Mr. Harman to John D. Stanard. Unique. Photo. 2,200-2,500

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33 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 41 Lundy: The First Puffins continued 2183 P ½p. imperforate die proof with reversed image, printed in maroon on proof paper (125 x 114mm.), initialled three times and dated 17/1/29, ex Bradbury archives. J.A. Cat. 1ii. Photo P ½p., 1p., 6p., 9p., 12p., photographic stamp size posthumous proofs, mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card. Photo P ½p. to 12p. set of imperforate proofs on thin ungummed paper, in interval margined blocks of four, also single set. J.A. 1-5(i). Photo S ½p. to 12p. set and 1939 set all handstamped SPECIMEN in red, mounted on paper with typed statement that only ten sets were produced as file copies. Photo b ½p. to 12p. set in complete sheets of 120, affixed to paper from the Bradbury Wilkinson archives with ms. order numbers and dated or , possibly a unique set. Photo. 1,200-1, b 1p. to 12p. in complete sheets of 120 (the 1p. in a pane of thirty), affixed to paper from the Bradbury Wilkinson archives with manuscript order numbers and dated 2/10/51, rare. Photo ½p. to 12p. set and 1939 set in blocks of four, the upper pairs initialled MCH (Martin Coles Harman), also both sets (singles) on headed notepaper similarly initialled, possibly gifts from Harman. Photo

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35 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 43 Lundy: The First Puffins continued 2190 b 6p. unmounted mint lower-left pane of 30, one showing curved line through top of frame, also block of nine and single (mounted) showing sunlight effect experiment. J.A. cat 3, (a) A selection, incl. ½p. mint block of four and 1p. block of nine, one of each with H for L in LUNDY, etc. (119) ½p. affixed to reverse (uncancelled) of 4½d. registered envelope size F, additionally franked by K.G.V ½d. and 1½d. and addressed to Denmark by Harman, cancelled by Instow Mar c.d.s. s as usual. Photo ½p. used on 1931 (Feb. 14) 4½d. registered envelope size F, addressed to Harris Publications in London, cancelled by Instow c.d.s.. One of two known examples. Photo ½p. to 12p. set used on picture side of 1932 postcard, ½p. used on picture side of 1935 postcard, ½p. on piece with K.G.V 1d., 6p. used on reverse on 1931 envelope and 12p. used on reverse of 1931 envelope ½p. used on front of 1935 (Apr.) redirected envelope. Posted from Liverpool and addressed to Squadron Leader Gordon, Balloon Centre, Holleston Camp, Salisbury, redirected to Benson, Oxfordshire, and then to Lundy Island, unusual. Photo p. blue with 1 NO 29 cancellation, the first day of issue, extremely rare, only four first day covers being known. Photo on page p. bisected and used on 1937 (Nov. 13) envelope to Oxford, addressed by F.W. Gade, a rare genuine usage. Photo p. and 9p. used on separate 1930 (Aug. 19 and 26) covers to Austria, used in combination with K.G.V 4d., one with Austrian Postage Due, both with flaps missing, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo Five covers, card and two pieces, with ½p. and 1p. on piece each cancelled by Instow c.d.s. s, 1930 (Aug. 1) envelope to U.S.A. signed by Harman, etc Atlantic Coast Air Services, First Tram Tickets 2200 ½d. from rolls 1, 2 (single and strip of three), 3, (2), 5 (two singles, one from end of roll), 6 (4), 7, 3d. from rolls 1 (2), 2, and 4 (2), good to fine. J.A. 6, 7. Photo ½d. from rolls 1, 4 and 7, affixed to three separate 1935 covers, all uncancelled as normal. Photo ½d. from roll 1, used on 1935 (Oct. 25) envelope to Lundy, cancelled by 1st. A.C.A.S. cancellation in violet, scarce. Photo ½d. from roll 2 and 3d. from roll 2, used on separate Pitman covers, the 3d. initialled by pilot Tommy Nash, Boyd s co-pilot, year date missing from cancellations. Photo

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37 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 45 Lundy: 1935 Atlantic Coast Air Sevices, First Tram Tickets continued 2204 ½d. from roll 6, used on 1936 (Jan. 30) cover front inwards to Lundy, cancelled by first A.C.A.S. cancellation in violet, very scarce. Photo ½d. strip of four from roll 7, on piece from parcel, stamps cancelled by type Ba. Photo ½d. pair from the rare roll 8 (only six known) and 3d. pair from roll 1, used on 1936 (Jan. 28) Parcel Tag, possibly unique. Photo ½d. from the rare roll 8 on 1936 (Jan. 3) O.H.M.S. envelope addressed to Gade, also rolls 1, 4 (4) used on separate covers. Photo d. from roll 1 on large piece dated Feb , ½d. roll 4 with added 1d. roll 2 and 3d. roll 4 on cover, ½d. from roll 5 and 3d. roll 4 on last day cover (stated only ten known). Photo d. from roll 4, on 1935 (Sept. 9) piece cancelled by 1st. A.C.A.S. in violet. J.A. 7. Photo Atlantic Coast Air Services, Second Tram Tickets 2210 ½d. from rolls 9 (4), 10 (2), 1d. roll 1(single and strip of three), 2 (2), 3d. roll 5 pair and 6, fair to fine. J.A ½d. roll 9 (2, on separate covers to Gade), 1st. printing ½d. roll 6 and 1d. roll 2 on parcel piece, ½d. roll 3 on outward cover, ½d. roll 5 on Mar incoming cover, also single 3d. roll ½d. from roll 10, used on Mar cover (last day of incoming mail) and 1d. roll 2 used on parcel label in Photo d. roll 1, numbered used on 1936 (Jan. 17) cover. Illustrated in Stannards book, probably the earliest cover known. Photo d. from roll 2 used on 1938 (Apr. 23) registered cover to U.S.A., cancelled by unframed Winged motif. Photo E 1936 to 1938, a selection of designs and proofs from Dr. Dollar, with original pencil sketches by John Dykes for proposed Devonair stamps, with supporting letters and ephemera. (5 items)

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39 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 47 Lundy: 1936 Atlantic Coast Air Services, Large Maps 2217 Ex b ½d. to 1s. set, all in complete mint sheets (3 x 4), rare. J.A Photo ½d. to 1s. set used on f.d.c. Only ten examples believed to exist. Photo ½d., 3d. (2) and 6d. used on separate f.d.c s. Photo ½d. to 1s. set used on outward cover, and 1d. block of four used on 1936 (Aug. 1) cover, incoming from U.S.A. Photo ½d. bisected on incoming cover from U.S. Sea Post and 1d. bisected (2) used on incoming covers from Tristan da Cunha, philatelic. Photo Three parcel tags addressed to Gade (1939) with 2d. and 3d., also 1938 Ladies outfitter parcel label with 6d., addressed to Mrs. Gade, unusual. Photo A mint and used collection in an album, incl. mint set, ½d. in a complete sheet, 1d. and 3d. in mint blocks of four, used set, range of covers and piece (31, some later) with Greeting Telegram, correspondence to Clovelly Estate, Airmail suspended, etc. (38 stamps, 31 items) Lundy and Atlantic Coast Airlines Ltd 1937 Small ½d. violet, a selection, comprising imperforate proof block of sixteen in violet, two singles, one in violet, other in violet on yellow, mint block of six and single, used singles (2, one on f.d.c.) and one used on cover to Gade Lundy and Atlantic Coast Airlines Ltd Halfpenny Overprinted 2224 ½d. mint vertical pair, one with variety Attantic also same error on f.d.c. J.A. 18, a. Photo ½d. fine used on f.d.c., and leaflet advertising flights. J.A. 18. Photo ½d. vertical pair on large piece of parcel wrapping paper dated 16/2/39, also 1939 (Jan. 9) piece addressed to Waghorn ½d., a selection of outgoing and incoming envelopes, including one signed by Mrs. Gade, maxi card showing Manor Hotel. (5 items) b P ½d. imperforate proof in black on white paper, a complete sheet (6 x 8), fine. J.A. 18e (i). Photo

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41 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 49 Lundy: 1938 Lundy and Atlantic Coast Airlines, Halfpenny Overprinted continued 2229 ½d. without overprint, a collection on leaves, incl. six different proofs and two blocks of four, mint pair with double perfs, one so-called used on cover, block of four and parcel label bearing a single with cancellations (from original correspondence), presentation sheet of 48 presented by Boyd to Stannard in 1938 (signed), Landing Fee receipt, etc. (71). Photo. 1,200-1,500 Ex L.A.C.A.L. Halfpenny Scarlet and One Penny Black 2230 b P ½d. scarlet, imperforate proof, block of twelve in aniline red on gummed white paper. J.A. 19(i). Photo ½d. scarlet, endorsed Sample only on 1939 (Feb. 8) L.A.C.A.L. headed notepaper addressed to A. Phillips & Co. Part of the letter states Attached hereto is sample of the new red ½d. stamp which will be on sale here on 31st. March 1939, so effectively a proof. J.A. 19. Photo ½d. scarlet, selection, incl. two showing rouletting trial guide lines, mint blocks of 24 and 30 and a complete sheet (6 x 8), single showing double impression, block of four showing offset and one used on piece with forged cancellation ½d. scarlet and 1d. black, a selection on leaves, incl. six f.d.c s, etc. (6 stamps, 6 covers) d. black, small selection, comprising imperforate proofs (block of four and two singles), full sheet of 48, block of sixteen and single, also pair variety imperforate between Tenth Anniversary of Lundy Post overprints, a specialised collection on leaves, incl. 6p. mint strip of three with substantially misplaced overprints, set on f.d.c., 9p. pair with overprint diagonal used on cover, 6p. strip of three used on registered cover to Denmark with Customs label, etc. (25 stamps, 12 covers) Standing Puffin Definitives 2236 P Die proofs (2), one with void value tablets in blue, 2p. in black and 4p. in black, on wove paper, all signed and dated. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archives. Photo , b P Imperforate colour trials of the 2p. (3) in blue, red-brown and black, printed in blocks of nine on gummed paper with marginal selvedge on three sides. Each endorsed colour essay for. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archives. Photo P Imperforate plate proof set, mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card, rare. Photo b 2p. three complete sheets, 3p. and 4p. (2) complete sheets of file copies from the Bradbury Wilkinson archives, all marked with order numbers and dated, rare A selection, incl. set in imprint blocks of eight, f.d.c., also interesting letter from Bradbury Wilkinson stating themselves sorry cannot sell proofs, etc. (38) 70-90

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43 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 51 Lundy: 1940 Red Cross Surcharges 2247 Ex ½p. + ½p. to 12p. + 12p. set, all in corner marginal blocks of four, three are unmounted, mainly fine and scarce. Photo ½p. + ½p. to 12p. + 12p. marginal set showing the surcharge on selvedge, 9p. in an interpanneau pair, also additional ½p., 1p. and 3p., fine mint. J.A Photo ½p. + ½p. and 12p. + 12p. variety surcharge inverted, also 1p. + 1p. with Pnffin error, fine mint. J.A. cat. 29(c), 29(i), 36(i). Photo ½p. + ½p. to 12p. + 12p. set, all marginal, used on registered cover from Gade to a collector in U.S.A., stamps cancelled by LUNDY/LIGHTS/AND/LEADS as well as Instow c.d..s s. Censored and returned to sender, very rare. Photo ½p. + ½p. to 3p. +3p. used on f.d.c., with Air Service Suspended cachet. Photo ½p. + ½p. used on 1940 (July) inward cover to Waghorn from the U.S.A., scarce. Photo p. + 2p. variety surcharge double, in a fine and rare mint block of four (three unmounted). Only 30 examples can exist. J.A. 31(h). Photo V and Plane Overprints 2248 P Imperforate proofs, comprising sheetlet of fifteen in purple-brown, singles (4) with overprint in red, green, black, green on blue S 2p., 3p., 4p., 9p. and 12p. overprinted SPECIMEN, rare. Photo A mint and used selection, incl. ½p. (2) and 1p. marginal with numbers 4 (2) or 5, range of colours, etc. (37) p., 4p., 9p. and 19p. commercially used on three pieces, ½p. mint block of six with deep green overprint, also block of fifteen reprinted proofs ½p. to 12p. set, fine used on f.d.c. to Canada, scarce. Photo A selection of covers (6) to and from Lundy, one censored p. (4), 3p. (4) and 4p. each with overprint inverted, various colours, fine mint M P 1942 Tighearna miniature sheet, proof with 9p. in maroon and with The Son of the Chief inscription, rare. J.A. cat. 45(f). Photo S - ½p., 2p. and 9p. from the miniature sheet, overprinted SPECIMEN, with letter from M. C. Harman dated 1953, the only set known. Photo A collection on leaves, incl. plating, f.d.c. (scarce), forgeries, c.t.o., etc. (30 items)

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45 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 53 Lundy continued 2258 M th Anniversary of Airmail overprint on Tighearna miniature sheet, imperforate proof with gold overprint double, also three perf. values, 1954 overprint in black four types mint (two of each), imperforate, type A imperforate and type A perforated M - Three sheets, one with gold overprints, one with inverted overprint and other with bronze overprint, fine mint. Photo A collection on leaves, incl. trial overprints in green, f.d.c., mint and used sets, no propeller spin varieties, etc. (64) Provisional overprints, a small selection, incl. scarce f.d.c., wide overprint of 1½p. in block of four, etc. (20) E 1943 Trial and Essays of Lundy Philatelic Bureau, 3p. essays, selection of nine in various colours (Ex Henry Rooke), and a single of Rigby Hall reprint, very scarce. J.A. 56W. Photo E - 10p. (unissued design) essay, 17 different, also one Rigby Hall reprint, fine and rare. J.A. 56X. Photo E - 30p. (unissued design) essays, 12 different, (six on white and six on pink paper), also one Rigby Hall reprint, fine and rare. J.A. 56Y. Photo E - 6p. overprint trials, selection of 19 stamps, some unlisted, fine and rare. J.A. 56Z. Photo Wright Brothers Biplane overprints, a small collection in an album, incl. mint set, varieties with 1p. pair with just biplane used on the first day, etc. 3p. missing 3 before Puffin, f.d.c., mint set in imprint strips of three, commercial covers, etc. (55 stamps, 8 covers) BY/AIR overprints, a collection mint and used, incl. Barnstaple parcel cancellation, narrow and wide settings, 12p. used on commercial piece, f.d.c. s, etc. (55) Birds on the Wing, a collection incl. set of imperforates in black, set of imperforate proofs in issued colours, gutter pairs, scarce f.d.c. also commercial cover and card. (79) P 1953 Coronation, A set of bromides mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson sample card, fine. J.A (ii). Photo ½p. to 4p. errors of overprint colour, in mint gutter pairs and the same four values used on f.d.c., fine. J.A. 86(a)- 89(a). Photo A mint and used collection in an album, incl. mint blocks and part sheets, f.d.c. s, publicity sheets, etc. (198) Silver Jubilee of Lundy Post, Surface Mail, a collection on leaves, incl. two sets of bromide proofs in black, imperforate proofs (gummed and ungummed), colour trials, etc. (66) Air Mail, a collection on leaves, incl. original artist s drawings (six values, 12p. signed), proofs, proofs in single colours, f.d.c. s, etc. (121) Millenary issue, a collection in an album, incl. copy letter (signed) from M. C. Harman to Art Studios providing instructions, also sheets, proofs, colour trials, bogus Rotary overprints, etc. (345) Standing Puffin Definitives 2275 P Six values imperforate, mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson card, the 1p. is in orange, endorsed See approved card of proofs dated 23/4/56 for colours, rare. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archive. J.A (xi). Photo P Six values imperforate, mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson card, endorsed To be used as working copy and approved , rare. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archive. J.A (xi). Photo

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47 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 55 Lundy: 1957 Standing Puffin Definitives continued 2277 P Set of bromides, mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson card. J.A (xii). Photo P 6p. imperforate proof in red-brown on gummed wove paper (59 x 69mm.) numbered 0027, scarce. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archive. J.A. 130(viii). Photo p., 2p., 4p. and 9p. with matching Bradbury Wilkinson colour charts to specify the colours of the four values, unusual b 1p. to 9p. set with extra 1p. in panes of twenty, mounted on paper, endorsed with order number and dates, used as file copies. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archives. Photo A collection in an album, incl. range of covers with f.d.c s, incoming and outgoing mail, etc. (22 stamps, 48 covers) to 1965, a specialised collection in an album, incl Europa issue with imperforate proofs, off-sets, 1962 Anti-Malaria, 1962 Europa with major colour shifts, 1963 Shakespeare, etc. (few 100s) Churchill issue, a collection, incl. 2p. imperforate proof mounted on De La Rue printers card (rare), imperforates, sheets, usages, etc. (46 stamps, 6 covers). Photo to 1975, a selection in an album, incl. many used on covers, mint sets, 1972 Trinity House 2p. bisected, etc. (65 items) Save the Sea Birds issue, a selection, incl. original notice, uncut pane of six sheets, imperforate se-tenant block of four, etc. (40) Provisional 1p. on 9p. in black, mint pane of 30 (5 x 6), two mint singles, pair used on cover and a single with first day cancellation two mint with red overprint and original invoice for red overprints from Atlantic Coast Studios to J. Sanders p. on 9p. surcharge inverted, a fine unmounted mint strip of three, rare. J. A. cat. 161(e). Photo Lundy Appeal 2288 b 1p. on 9p. in an unmounted mint complete pane of thirty, fine and an extremely rare multiple. J.A. 161B. Photo. 1,000-1, b 1p. on 9p. in an unmounted mint complete pane of thirty, several showing APPPEAL smudged, fine and an extremely rare multiple. J.A. 161B. Photo. 1,000-1,200

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49 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 57 Lundy: 1969 Lundy Appeal continued p. on 9p. in an unmounted mint block of six, also a single with smudged overprint, rare. J.A. 161B. Photo p. on 9p. unmounted mint single showing lightly printed 1/1, fine. Photo p. on 9p. two fine used on Acknowlegement of Donation cards. Photo p. on 9p. fine used on John Dyke designed card used on the first day, rare. Photo p. on 9p. fine used on John Dyke designed card used on the first day, also unused card, rare. Photo th Anniversary of Lundy Posts, collection on leaves, incl. set on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card, the 9p. in yellow-ochre and black (very rare), range of covers, etc. (17 stamps, 17 covers and 2 pieces). Photo R 1970, 225 different Rigby-Hall reprints of World War II issues, this the complete set as sold Decimal Pictorial Definitives 2297 P 3½p. series of five die proofs on Bradbury Wilkinson grey-blue presentation cards,with progressive changes of the frame, ending with the final proof design, a unique series. Photo P Imperforate set on Bradbury Wilkinson grey-blue presentation card, as issued colours except frames are in black and 3½p. with emerald-green centre, rare. Photo P Imperforate set on Bradbury Wilkinson grey-blue presentation card, as issued colours except 3½p. with emeraldgreen centre, rare. J. A. cat. 167(i). Photo

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51 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 59 Lundy: 1971 Decimal Pictorial Definitives continued 2300 A selection on leaves, incl. mint with originals and reprints, covers, f.d.c s, also ephemera with Lundy Radiogram (3 items), Lundy sailing ticket, petty cash vouchers, etc. (25 stamps, 24 items) E 1971, Artwork by John Dyke for a projected shipping issue, with hand painted perforated essay, unusual. (12 items. Photo Provisional 1p. on 9p., mint single and one used on first day card, scarce. J. A. cat Photo , National Trust Cruise and Visit of Lindblad Explorer, three sheets of proof cachets, designed by John Dyke, most not used E th. Anniversary of St. Helena s Church, original pencil drawing of the 1p. value, artwork for Lundy is difficult. Photo P - Series of die proofs from Bradbury Wilkinson archive, with imperforate approved and non-approved designs (13) on five official Bradbury Wilkinson cards, unique. Photo Trinity House Lighthouses 2306 P Imperforate die proofs (8) in issued designs and colours with added colours to background. J.A. 178(ii), (f)-(l). Photo P Imperforate die proofs (8) in issued designs and colours with added colours to background. J.A. 178(ii), (f)-(l). Photo P Imperforate die proof set in issued designs but with third colour added to 1p. to 5p., transposed values. J.A. 178(iii), (n)-(r). Photo P Imperforate die proof set mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card a third colour has been added, endorsed As submitted rare. J.A. 178(iv), s. Photo on page P Imperforate die proofs of the 1p., 2p., 3p. and 5p. mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card, rare. J.A. 178(iv), t. Photo on page P Imperforate die proofs of the 1p., 2p. (2) in issued design and colours with additional colours to background. J.A. 178(ii), (g), (i). Photo on page P Imperforate proof set in issued colours on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card. J.A. 178(iv), (v). Photo on page P Imperforate proofs of the 3p. and 5p. on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card, each stamp has added colour. J.A. 178(iv), (u). Photo on page P Set of imperforate proofs in issued colours on gummed paper (50 x 65mm.). Only seven sets recorded. J.A. 178(i) a-e. Photo on page P Set of imperforate proofs in issued colours on gummed paper (50 x 65mm.). J.A. 178(i) a-e. Photo on page P Very large piece of proof paper (folded), showing imperforate essay/proof set in blue and red and silver and set in same colours but transposed, the designs tête-bêche. A most unusual, unlisted item. Photo on page to 1977, a collection in an album, incl. mint and used issues, f.d.c. s, bisect of Puffin 4p., etc. (63 items) Puffin Definitives 2318 P Imperforate proof set in issued colours except for 2p. in lime green and 5½p. yellow, on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card, manuscript notations, unique. J.A. 183(i). Photo on page P Imperforate proofs of the unissued ½p. and issued 20p., printed in black, three slightly differing examples of each mounted on three Bradbury Wilkinson presentation cards. J.A. 183(ii). Photo on page

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53 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 61 Lundy: 1974 Puffin Definitives continued 2320 P Imperforate proofs of the ½p. and 20p. on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card, endorsed X(very weak), scarce. J.A. 183(ii). Photo on page P 1976 U.S.A. Bicentenary, imperforate proofs with 8p., 10p., (unissued), 12p., 15p., 20p., in near issued colours on Walsall Security Printers presentation cards, also 7½p. proof without value and centre printed on overlay. Photo on page P 1977 Royal Silver Jubilee imperforate proof set in issued colours, each on Walsall Security Printers presentation cards, very rare. Photo Ex E 1977 Royal Silver Jubilee Royal Visit imperforate souvenir sheet in bistre and dark blue with trial overprint, mounted on Walsall Security Printers presentation card. As the Royal visit was secret the trial overprint on each stamp reads NAVAL VISIT 2 AUGUST 1977 in red. Believed unique. Photo E 1977 Royal Visit, four unaccepted items of artwork, probably produced by John Dyke, two in pencil and other two in colour, unusual. Photo on page E 1979 unofficial 9p. and 11p. essays, distributed to Lundy Bureau members but not issued, mint set, and nine sets on f.d.c s, some with minor varieties P th Anniversary of Lundy Post, set of imperforate proofs in issued colours, each on Walsall Security Printers presentation cards, scarce P 1982 Puffin definitives, The master die proof and photographic essay overlay (unique) ex Bradbury Wilkinson and Format Security Archive, also photographic proof set on large sheet with smaller values. Stated to be one of four known. Photo on page A collection, incl. imperforate pairs in issued colours, set of imperforate pairs in unissued colours, gutter strips both vertical and horizontal, range of bisects on pieces, etc. (169) First Balloon Flight from Lundy, collection on leaves, incl. original artwork for the issued card incorrectly inscribed Flight instead of Post, imprint blocks, flown covers, etc. (12 items) B 1988 booklets, a specialised collection in an album, incl. proofs and specimens of covers in various colours, folding trials, surplus booklet covers not issued, Stampex souvenir, f.d.c., 2nd issue booklets on f.d.c s, proofs, specimens, varieties, also some Lundy Collectors Club productions of booklets, etc. (76 items)

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55 26 April 2012 The Jim Mullett Collection of British Offshore Islands 63 Lundy continued , 1989 Lundy Philatelic Bureau in Slough, a collection in an album, incl. private and official issues produced and sold by Ken Gibson, proofs in many colours, printers waste, imperforate varieties, imperf. between, full sheets on f.d.c s, etc , 1990, collection of 60th. Anniversary overprints and 21st. Anniversary of Landmark Trust purchase of Island in an album, incl. two proof sheets of overprint, one in red and one in blue, f.d.c. s, issued stamps, parcel labels, personalised mail with 1987 Concorde flight over Lundy, etc. (67 items, 172 stamps) Provisional overprints, a specialised collection in an album, incl. set of six trial overprints, proof sheet of rejected trial overprint, approved overprints in blocks of four on ungummed paper, set in complete sheets, etc. (42 items, 449 stamps) Puffins on Coast definitives, a specialised collection in an album, incl. proofs of the design in unadopted format, oversized (8), imperforate issued stamps in Questa presentation pack, six values in two colours (proofs), range of multiples, proofs of complete sheets in various colours (unlisted), etc. (few 100s) Discovering Lundy issue with imperforate proofs in Questa Presentation pack, complete sheets, blocks of four c.t.o., f.d.c., Expo Columbian f.d.c. plus philatelic reproductions and commercial usage. (16 items) Baggage labels, set of eight unused, effectively proofs from the Landmark Trust , a selection incl. postal stationery cards with two sets unused, another used, other sets including incoming from Canada, various Market Coins stamps and covers, some provisional on covers, in an album, etc. (51 items) Lundy continued , a collection in an album, incl. a range of Returned covers for various reasons, Flora sets with two sets of imperforate proofs, one in Questa Presentation folder, other on album page (without Puffin, very rare), complete sheets, f.d.c. s, Lundy Shore Office cancellation/meter marks on cover and cards, etc. (208 stamps, 65 items) , 1995, a selection in an album, incl. Marisco Castle set with complete sheets, blocks of six on covers, commercial covers with provisional period, imperforate proof of the Silver Jubilee plus Marisco Castle (rare, only three to five known), etc. (80 stamps, 65 items) th. Anniversary of Lundy Field Society, selection incl. sheets, f.d.c., imperforate proof pairs in Questa folder (stated only two exist), etc. (11 items) Centenary of Lundy Lighthouses, selection on leaves, incl. imperforate pairs in Questa presentation folder (3 to 5 known), sheets, f.d.c s, etc. (20 items) Centenary of St. Helena s Church, collection on leaves, incl. imperf. proof set in Questa presentation folder (5 known), set of large photocopies of original design, designer signed, f.d.c. s, etc. (15 items) Postal Stationery experimentally produced lettercard, one unused example and another commercially used Collections 2344 A collection of packs from 1930 to 2006 contained in three albums, incl. a range of 1930s dealers stamp packs, Official packs with 1972 Trinity House, selection packs, etc. (few 100s) The balance of the collection in fourteen albums and loose contained in two cartons, incl. a few early maps, 1978 unofficial F.W. Gade souvenir sheet in descriptive folder, incoming and outgoing mail, p.p.c. s, a range of phantoms by G. M. King, commemorative cachets, f.d.c. s, ephemera, etc. (100s) THE END OF THE SALE

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