1902-74 mint and used collection mounted on leaves, with a few KEVII, KGV incl 1922-27 to 5/- U, then from KGVI more or less complete, 1938-55 incl most perf changes, QEII definitive sets largely complete M & U, commems more or less complete M. Few with small faults, but largely fine to very fine (253M and 144U)
Lot 513
Estimate: $250
1871 'CR' Definitives 1d Blue, 3d Pale Yellow-green, 6d Rose, two of each in contrasting shades, both 1d no gum, others part OG. Some small perf faults typically associated with this issue, but of good appearance, ex Col. Evans. SG 10-12, cat £720 (6)
Lot 514
Estimate: $150
1891-93 Surcharges used selection, with ½d on 1d Dull blue, 2½d on 2d Green, 5d on 6d Rose (2mm) (4), 5d on 6d Rose (3mm) (3), also 1878-99 4d on 1d Mauve and 4d on 2d Mauve (straight edge). Few small faults but generally good, ex Col. Evans. SG cat £880 (14)
Lot 515
Estimate: $450
Realised Price : $340
Cinderella: Fiji Cake Fair Essay/Proof (55x45mm) in Deep Claret on Green paper. Small faults as to be expected, still very scarce
Lot 516
1939-40 3/- KGVI Booklet containing ½d x 8, 1d x 8, 2d x 12, cover detached from staples with some toning and taped but still a most collectable example of this very rare booklet. SG B3a cat £1100
Lot 517
Estimate: $30
1949 (10 Oct) first day cover to Sydney with U.P.U. 2d, 3d, and 8d tied by Suva cds, and with boxed 'CESSION DAY/1949' rubber slogan