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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POSTAL HISTORY: 1910-27 selection of five covers comprising 1910 to England bearing 1d carmine tied by ‘FREETOWN/A/2 AP/10/SIERRA LEONE’ cds, below the scarce ‘KING-TOM BRIDGE/sideways C/AP 2/10/SIERRA LEONE’ cds, 1913 1d carmine postal stationery envelope to Wales tied with scarce ‘BIOA-YONNIE TRAVELLING/POST OFFICE/29 SP 13' &nbsp;cds, 1914 to Switzerland bearing 1d scarlet tied with ‘FREETOWN/SIERRA LEONE/3 DE 14' cds, the reverse bearing G arms R/ Officially sealed.' white label tied by Bern arrival ds, 1923 3d brown registered envelope&nbsp;to Freetown uprated with 2d grey tied with scarce 'BOIA-YONNIE TRAVELLING/POST OFFICE/JY 11 23' cds and ‘TRAVELLING P.O.’ boxed hs and 1927 to USA bearing 1d violet tied by ‘FREETOWN/C/AP7 27/SIERRA LEONE’ cds, underpaid marked ‘T’ and rare ‘40c’ handstamp applied at Freetown, US 3c and 5c precancelled postage dues added to pay US 8c charge. Good to fine. An interesting group. (5) &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sierra Leone : 1910-27 selection of five covers

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