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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Official overprint proofs. &nbsp;1962 Emancipation lower half sheet of thirty, horizontal format wide setting in red on laid paper, a couple of creases; lower half-sheet in red on transparent paper, creases and reduced at base. &nbsp;Also two sheets of forty on transparent paper, one with overprints in black and the other in red, reading OFFICIAL/ AIRMAIL, in type similar to that used for those words in the 1962 overprints, creasing

Tonga Official overprint proofs

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