Sale No. S25017A wide-ranging all World Auction of over 900 lots spanning all reigns with notable strength in the British Commonwealth. Highlights include KEVII/KGV die proofs; polar exploration material (National Antarctic Expedition, “Nimrod” ephemera and signatures) -&nbsp; and an impressive run of country collections and specialised singles.There are strong sections for Hong Kong, K.U.T., Rhodesia/Southern Rhodesia (key varieties including a 1/- imperf between pair, and the scarce overprint omitted on the 1909-12 £1 grey-purple. Notable rarities appear for Batum, New Guinea, Long Island provisionals, and the scarce Grenada 2½d KGVI perf variety. In Singapore there is a complete sheet of the 1954 $500 keyplate Revenue – a stunning multiple of this high value.Asia is well represented beyond Hong Kong, headlined by classic China with a Large Dragon 1878 3ca complete sheet of 25. Postal history is interleaved throughout the Auction giving something for every collector.

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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1890-1903 mint collection (78) on leaves, a very good range with 1890 set of fifteen (the 8a grey large part o.g., straight edge at top; the 1r grey regummed, and partly reperforated at top left); 1894 surcharge pair; TECR ½a surcharge, large hinge remainder and small surface adhesions. &nbsp;1895 handstamps ½a (two, one signed Senf), 1a signed Turpin, 3a no gum, 4a hinge remainder; 1895 overprints set (3r faulty); 1896 set; 1897 overprints on Zanzibar set less 1a, 4½a thinned; 1897 surcharges on Zanzibar set with 2½ on 1a Type 13 x 2, one with a little gum only, on 3a Type 12 paper hinge remainder. Type 14 large thin, but Type 13 with a fine offset of the overprint on reverse; 1897 high values complete Specimen set to 50r (2r partially oxidised, 10r not much gum). &nbsp;Recommended

British East Africa collection mint

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