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Palestine 1930 (6 MR) parcel card to United States for a 3k 400g parcel franked 10m, 50m and 100m tied by Citadel.B. Jerusalem cds that also ties the white label at right, reverse with transit cancels of Port Said/ Port (10 MR) and Alexandria Foreign Parcels Post (11.3.)Palestine 1930 (6 MR) parcel card to United States for a 3k 400g parcel franked 10m, 50m and 100m tied by Citadel.B. Jerusalem cds that also ties the white label at right, reverse with transit cancels of Port Said/ Port (10 MR) and Alexandria Foreign Parcels Post (11.3.)

Palestine

Covers and stamps / Palestine / Parcel cards

1930 (6 MR) parcel card to United States for a 3k 400g parcel franked 10m, 50m and 100m tied by Citadel.B. Jerusalem cds that also ties the white label at right, reverse with transit cancels of Port Said/ Port (10 MR) and Alexandria Foreign Parcels Post (11.3.)

£135

Zanzibar 1930 (9 Oct) De La Rue composite artist’s essay for a permanent set, based on the 1923 Hong Kong design (at the suggestion of the Zanzibar authorities) with ‘postal scales’ printed by a semi-photographic process in deep green with hand-painted details in a lighter green, blank at right for an Arabic inscription. A superb essay, ex Griffith-Jones, one of two known, illustrated on p. 204 of his book.

Zanzibar

Covers and stamps / Hong Kong / Zanzibar / Postage dues / Proofs

1930 (9 Oct) De La Rue composite artist’s essay for a permanent set, based on the 1923 Hong Kong design (at the suggestion of the Zanzibar authorities) with ‘postal scales’ printed by a semi-photographic process in deep green with hand-painted details in a lighter green, blank at right for an Arabic inscription. A superb essay, ex Griffith-Jones, one of two known, illustrated on p. 204 of his book.

£2250

Montserrat 1930 (JU 6) registered first flight cover to Kingstown, Saint Vincent franked ½d., 3d. and 1/- tied cds, reverse with Castries St Lucia cds of 27 FE 31 and G.P.O. St Vincent of 10 MR. The flight was aborted due to bad weather at Antigua. Some eight months later, HMS Dorsetshire called at Plymouth, leaving behind her seaplane to carry out the flight. The first airmail to any destination from Montserrat.

Montserrat

Covers and stamps / Montserrat / First Flight

1930 (JU 6) registered first flight cover to Kingstown, Saint Vincent franked ½d., 3d. and 1/- tied cds, reverse with Castries St Lucia cds of 27 FE 31 and G.P.O. St Vincent of 10 MR. The flight was aborted due to bad weather at Antigua. Some eight months later, HMS Dorsetshire called at Plymouth, leaving behind her seaplane to carry out the flight. The first airmail to any destination from Montserrat.

£85

Zanzibar 1930 (JY 1) incoming underpaid cover from Kampala, Uganda to Poste Restante underfranked with 1c. and 10c., ‘ ‘T’ tax mark at upper left, deficiency of 1 Uganda cents (= 6 Zanzibar cents) paid by 1930-33 6c. black/yellow postage due tied cds, subsequently marked with red m/s “Charges paid” above and signed. Philatelic (with the co-operation of the Zanzibar postmaster), still scarce and very fine. Ex Griffith-JonesZanzibar 1930 (JY 1) incoming underpaid cover from Kampala, Uganda to Poste Restante underfranked with 1c. and 10c., ‘ ‘T’ tax mark at upper left, deficiency of 1 Uganda cents (= 6 Zanzibar cents) paid by 1930-33 6c. black/yellow postage due tied cds, subsequently marked with red m/s “Charges paid” above and signed. Philatelic (with the co-operation of the Zanzibar postmaster), still scarce and very fine. Ex Griffith-Jones

Zanzibar

Covers and stamps / Zanzibar / Postage dues

1930 (JY 1) incoming underpaid cover from Kampala, Uganda to Poste Restante underfranked with 1c. and 10c., ‘ ‘T’ tax mark at upper left, deficiency of 1 Uganda cents (= 6 Zanzibar cents) paid by 1930-33 6c. black/yellow postage due tied cds, subsequently marked with red m/s “Charges paid” above and signed. Philatelic (with the co-operation of the Zanzibar postmaster), still scarce and very fine. Ex Griffith-Jones

£365

China 1930 incoming cover to Hankow from West Bromwich with framed ADDRESSEE LEFT PRESENT/ADDRESS UNKNOWN and bilingual RETURN TO SENDER, a rice paper sheet has been added which bears the same two handstamps and a red Shanghai cds, Hankow cds on reverse.China 1930 incoming cover to Hankow from West Bromwich with framed ADDRESSEE LEFT PRESENT/ADDRESS UNKNOWN and bilingual RETURN TO SENDER, a rice paper sheet has been added which bears the same two handstamps and a red Shanghai cds, Hankow cds on reverse.

China

Covers and stamps / China / Instructional Handstamps

1930 incoming cover to Hankow from West Bromwich with framed ADDRESSEE LEFT PRESENT/ADDRESS UNKNOWN and bilingual RETURN TO SENDER, a rice paper sheet has been added which bears the same two handstamps and a red Shanghai cds, Hankow cds on reverse.

£245

China 1930 incoming cover to Shanghai from Berlin bearing fine instructional handstamp FIRM EXTINCT at centre, framed Fermee/Closed hand stamp to left, reverse with red Shanghai cds and roller cancel; light vertical filing crease.China 1930 incoming cover to Shanghai from Berlin bearing fine instructional handstamp FIRM EXTINCT at centre, framed Fermee/Closed hand stamp to left, reverse with red Shanghai cds and roller cancel; light vertical filing crease.

China

Covers and stamps / China / Instructional Handstamps

1930 incoming cover to Shanghai from Berlin bearing fine instructional handstamp FIRM EXTINCT at centre, framed Fermee/Closed hand stamp to left, reverse with red Shanghai cds and roller cancel; light vertical filing crease.

£115

China 1930 Inernational Reply Coupon imperforate proof block of four fine unused, ex King Farouk, probably unique.China 1930 Inernational Reply Coupon imperforate proof block of four fine unused, ex King Farouk, probably unique.

China

Covers and stamps / China / Proofs / International Reply Coupons

1930 Inernational Reply Coupon imperforate proof block of four fine unused, ex King Farouk, probably unique.

£1985

North Borneo 1930 registered cover to St George’s, Bermuda franked on reverse with 1925-28 1c. Tapir (4), 2c. Traveller’s Tree (4), 4c. Sultan and 8c. Ploughing, tied somewhat unclear Sandakan cds, Singapore Registration 2 transit (22 SP) at left, three New York oval transits, arrival cds of 27 Oct at bottom left; a most unusual destination.North Borneo 1930 registered cover to St George’s, Bermuda franked on reverse with 1925-28 1c. Tapir (4), 2c. Traveller’s Tree (4), 4c. Sultan and 8c. Ploughing, tied somewhat unclear Sandakan cds, Singapore Registration 2 transit (22 SP) at left, three New York oval transits, arrival cds of 27 Oct at bottom left; a most unusual destination.

North Borneo

Covers and stamps / Bermuda / North Borneo

1930 registered cover to St George’s, Bermuda franked on reverse with 1925-28 1c. Tapir (4), 2c. Traveller’s Tree (4), 4c. Sultan and 8c. Ploughing, tied somewhat unclear Sandakan cds, Singapore Registration 2 transit (22 SP) at left, three New York oval transits, arrival cds of 27 Oct at bottom left; a most unusual destination.

£245

Sierra Leone 1930 registered picture postcard of ‘Law Courts, Freetown’ to Edmonton, Canada franked two 4d. on front tied oval registered date stamps, registration handstamp on reverse together with arrival cds.Sierra Leone 1930 registered picture postcard of ‘Law Courts, Freetown’ to Edmonton, Canada franked two 4d. on front tied oval registered date stamps, registration handstamp on reverse together with arrival cds.

Sierra Leone

Covers and stamps / Sierra Leone / Registered Postcards

1930 registered picture postcard of ‘Law Courts, Freetown’ to Edmonton, Canada franked two 4d. on front tied oval registered date stamps, registration handstamp on reverse together with arrival cds.

£65

New Caledonia 1930s card entitled tribu DUdjo, good unused

New Caledonia

Postcards / New Caledonia

1930s card entitled 'tribu D'Udjo', good unused

£12

BULGARIA - Maritime Mail 1930s commercial bilingually printed cover franked 2l tied fine violet anchor illustrated EVDOKIA maritime handstamp; fine and attractive.

BULGARIA - Maritime Mail

Covers and stamps / Bulgaria / Maritime

1930s commercial bilingually printed cover franked 2l tied fine violet 'anchor' illustrated 'EVDOKIA' maritime handstamp; fine and attractive.

£95

Italy 1930s fine colour unsealed illustrated envelope of Mount Etna to Czechoslovakia franked 25c. tied Messina Ferrovia slogan Mostra Rivoluzione Fascista Roma; fine and attractive.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy / Illustrated / Printed Mattar / Volcano

1930s fine colour unsealed illustrated envelope of Mount Etna to Czechoslovakia franked 25c. tied Messina Ferrovia slogan Mostra Rivoluzione Fascista Roma; fine and attractive.

£65

GIBRALTAR: (Illustrated postal stationery) 1930s KGV 2d postal stationery letter card with fine illustration on reverse of rock and ocean liner.

GIBRALTAR: (Illustrated postal stationery)

Covers and stamps / Gibraltar / Picture Stationery

1930s KGV 2d postal stationery letter card with fine illustration on reverse of 'rock' and ocean liner.

£65

Solomon Islands 1931 (1 MR) cover to Bougainville franked 1922-31 ½d. (4), 1d dull violet and 1½d (2) tied Shortland Isld cds, vertical filing crease to left of stamps; scarce inter island mail.

Solomon Islands

Covers and stamps / Solomon Islands

1931 (1 MR) cover to Bougainville franked 1922-31 ½d. (4), 1d dull violet and 1½d (2) tied Shortland Isld cds, vertical filing crease to left of stamps; scarce inter island mail.

£75

British Guiana 1931 (21 JY) registered airmail first day cover of Centenary of Colony Union, the full set of five tied Registration British Guiana cds, Air Mail G.P.O. cds of same date, to Port of Spain, Trinidad with arrival backstamps; some negligible toning around some perfs and air etiquette not detracting.British Guiana 1931 (21 JY) registered airmail first day cover of Centenary of Colony Union, the full set of five tied Registration British Guiana cds, Air Mail G.P.O. cds of same date, to Port of Spain, Trinidad with arrival backstamps; some negligible toning around some perfs and air etiquette not detracting.

British Guiana

Covers and stamps / British Guiana / Waterfall

1931 (21 JY) registered airmail first day cover of Centenary of Colony Union, the full set of five tied Registration British Guiana cds, Air Mail G.P.O. cds of same date, to Port of Spain, Trinidad with arrival backstamps; some negligible toning around some perfs and air etiquette not detracting.

£65

Northern Rhodesia 1931 (8 Jan) 4d. registered stationery envelope to London additionally franked on front with two 1d. tied by Kafue Northern Rhodesia cds, violet registration handstamp below; central vertical fold.Northern Rhodesia 1931 (8 Jan) 4d. registered stationery envelope to London additionally franked on front with two 1d. tied by Kafue Northern Rhodesia cds, violet registration handstamp below; central vertical fold.

Northern Rhodesia

Covers and stamps / Rhodesia / Postal Stationery

1931 (8 Jan) 4d. registered stationery envelope to London additionally franked on front with two 1d. tied by Kafue Northern Rhodesia cds, violet registration handstamp below; central vertical fold.

£50

Panama 1931 (Set 11) multi-franked registered cover to Pontarlier, Switzerland with three Calidonia cds, registration handstamp below, reverse with scallop seal tied despatch cds Panama 1931 (Set 11) multi-franked registered cover to Pontarlier, Switzerland with three Calidonia cds, registration handstamp below, reverse with scallop seal tied despatch cds

Panama

Covers and stamps / Panama / Switzerland Incoming Mail

1931 (Set 11) multi-franked registered cover to Pontarlier, Switzerland with three Calidonia cds, registration handstamp below, reverse with scallop seal tied despatch cds

£55

Tonga 1931 airmail cover Vavau to Pasadena, California, franked front and back with airmail handstamp; generally good condition.Tonga 1931 airmail cover Vavau to Pasadena, California, franked front and back with airmail handstamp; generally good condition.

Tonga

Covers and stamps / Tonga / Airmail

1931 airmail cover Vavau to Pasadena, California, franked front and back with airmail handstamp; generally good condition.

£55

Bermuda 1931 incoming commercial cover from Wellburg, United States, under-franked 2c. Washington, violet postage due charge applied at New York and, tying adhesive and applied on arrival, a double-framed oval Postage Due 3d. handstamp.

Bermuda

Covers and stamps / USA / Bermuda / Postage dues

1931 incoming commercial cover from Wellburg, United States, under-franked 2c. Washington, violet postage due charge applied at New York and, tying adhesive and applied on arrival, a double-framed oval Postage Due 3d. handstamp.

£65

France 1931 International Colonial Exhibition, Paris set of twelve stationery cards, each with a different image and each card with handstamped ‘412’, with the original pochette; fine condition.France 1931 International Colonial Exhibition, Paris set of twelve stationery cards, each with a different image and each card with handstamped ‘412’, with the original pochette; fine condition.France 1931 International Colonial Exhibition, Paris set of twelve stationery cards, each with a different image and each card with handstamped ‘412’, with the original pochette; fine condition.

France

Covers and stamps / France / Picture Stationery / Exhibitions

1931 International Colonial Exhibition, Paris set of twelve stationery cards, each with a different image and each card with handstamped ‘412’, with the original pochette; fine condition.

£175