William H. Gross Collection of Important Postage Stamps and Postal History of the British Empire continued...

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-63 PERKINS, BACON & CO. ISSUES continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
41		S.G. #8b	S.G. #8b, 1859 1/- Dark green on white paper, a striking marginal mint block of eight, extraordinarily fresh, with deep luxuriant color and impression, huge margins all around including a sizable sheet margin on one side, full o.g., lightly hinged, one corner with faint age spot of no importance, extremely fine; a lovely and scarce multiple; ex-"Salisbury", Indhusophon (Scott #6a). (Image)	Est. $2,000-3,000 SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1861 "WOOD BLOCK" ISSUES

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
42		S.G. #13	S.G. #13, 1861 1p Vermilion "Wood Block", an enormously rare sound and choice unused example of this classic stamp, being in a condition that few are ever found, completely without any of the flaws that plague these challenging stamps, plus it features full balanced margins all around and wonderfully fresh color, very fine; one of the finest available unused examples of the 1p Vermilion "Wood Block"; 1983 RPS certificate (as Brick red); ex-"Bonaventure", Indhusophon (Scott #7; $16,000.00). (Image)	£14,000 SOLD for $11,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
43	p	S.G. #13	S.G. #13, 1861 1p Vermilion "Wood Block", a showpiece used block of four, tied to small piece by wide bars cancellations (Stevenson Type 3b), extravagantly large margins on three sides, stamp at top left with nearly full fourth margin (just touching at one small point), and stamp at top right with one margin just along design, overall the margins are quite impressive, especially on two stamps that are absolutely superb, deep luxuriant color, very fine; an enormously rare and desirable classic multiple, one of just a few blocks of four recorded; 1993 BPA certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, "Bonaventure" and "Salisbury" (Scott #7). (Image)	Est. $20,000-30,000 SOLD for $21,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
44		S.G. #13a	S.G. #13a, 1861 1p Carmine "Wood Block", an immensely rare mint example of the true Carmine shade, one of just a few certified mint examples extant, this being one of the finest available, possessing an outstanding overall freshness, with deep luxuriant color and impression on bright paper, large wonderfully balanced margins all around, virtually full o.g., single crease, still extremely fine for this; one of the rarest mint stamps in all of British philately that has graced many of the most important collections ever formed of Cape of Good Hope; 1982 BPA certificate; ex-Ferrary, Burrus, Wilkins, Sir Maxwell Joseph, "Maximus", "Bonaventure" and Indhusophon (Scott #7a; $27,500.00). (Image)	£24,000 SOLD for $37,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
45	p	S.G. #13a	S.G. #13a, 1861 1p Carmine "Wood Block", a splendid used block of four beautifully tied to small folded piece by two perfect strikes of "CGH" barred triangles, with oval "Caledon/Ju 23/1861" oval postmark to left, the block features enormous margins on three sides (including showing small portions of adjoining stamps at top), design just barely touched at left, light vertical crease exactly between the pairs, stunning rich and unmistakable Carmine color, very fine; a marvelous and rare multiple perfect for exhibition, quite likely the finest used block of the 1p Carmine "Wood Block" in existence; 1930 RPS certificate (as the normal vermilion shade); ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, "Salisbury" (Scott #7a). (Image)	Est. $20,000-30,000 SOLD for $50,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
46		S.G. #14	S.G. #14, 1861 4p Pale milky blue "Wood Block", an extremely rare and handsome appearing unused example of this seldom offered stamp, possessing margins of exceptional size, ranging from large to enormous, strong rich color and impression on especially bright paper, two small thin spots, one of which is clear of the design, small expert's handstamp on reverse just barely shows through, overall of extremely fine and stunning appearance; despite the small thin spots this is one of the finest unused 4p Pale milky blue "Wood Blocks" in existence; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, "Salisbury" and Indhusophon; 1993 BPA certificate (which no longer accompanies the stamp) (Scott #9; $23,000.00). (Image)	£20,000 SOLD for $37,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
47	O	S.G. #14	S.G. #14, 1861 4p Pale milky blue "Wood Block", a most desirable premium quality used example, without any of the flaws so often encountered on these rare and difficult stamps, possessing large to very large margins all around, strong rich color and impression on bright paper, crisp light cancellation, extremely fine; 1982 BPA certificate; ex-Wilkins, Sir Maxwell Joseph (Scott #9; $1,900.00). (Image)	£1,700 SOLD for $2,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
48		S.G. #14a	S.G. #14a, 1861 4p Pale grey blue "Wood Block", a showpiece unused pair, to our knowledge the only unused pair of the 4p "Wood Block" in the Pale grey shade in existence, quite fresh overall, rich color, full margins on three sides, just touching on the fourth, minute thinning, still very fine; one of the great rarities of the Cape Triangle issues and one of the most important classic multiples in the world; 1982 BPA certificate (which is no longer present); ex-Ferrary, Burrus, "Maria de a Queillerie", Sir Maxwell Joseph, "Salisbury" and Indhusophon (Scott #9a; $70,000.00). (Image)	£42,000+ SOLD for $65,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
49	p	S.G. #14a	S.G. #14a, 1861 4p Pale grey blue "Wood Block", an eye-arresting square pair, featuring large to mostly enormous margins all around, plus its color is especially deep and rich, tied to a small piece by a single triangular cancellation, extremely fine; enormously rare and desirable in this outstanding condition; quite likely one of the finest used pairs in existence; ex-"Salisbury" (Scott #9a). (Image)	Est. $7,500-10,000 SOLD for $7,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
50	O	S.G. #14b	S.G. #14b, 1861 4p Pale bright blue "Wood Block", a most impressive appearing example of this rare shade, boasting margins of enormous size all around, deep rich color and a strong impression on bright paper, just a trace of a crease and a small flaw at right, extremely fine appearance; one of the few surviving large-margined examples; 1964 RPS certificate (as pale milky blue); ex-Amundsen, Sir Maxwell Joseph and "Salisbury" (Scott #9b; $3,400.00). (Image)	£2,000 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
51		S.G. #14b	S.G. #14b, 1861 4p Pale bright blue "Wood Block", an impressively margined single with large to huge margins all around, tied by black triangular cancellation to cover from Plettenberg's Bay to Cape Town, "Plettenberg's Bay/Ap 9/1861" red oval handstamp on reverse, cover addressed to "The Lord Bishop of Cape Town" and backstamped with "Cape Town/Ap 13/1861" red oval upon arrival, stamp with trivial natural paper flaw in the bottom right corner, very fine; ex-"Solomon", "Salisbury" (Scott #9b). (Image)	Est. $3,000-4,000 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
52	O	S.G. #14c	S.G. #14c, 1861 4p Deep bright blue "Wood Block", highly select used example, large to very large margins all around, sumptuously rich color and impression on bright paper, neatly cancelled, extremely fine; a highly desirable and lovely used gem which is especially rare in this outstanding quality; 1937 RPS certificate (which no longer accompanies this stamp); ex-Stephens, Stevenson, Amundsen, Sir Maxwell Joseph and "Salisbury" (Scott #9c; $5,250.00). (Image)	£4,500 SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
53	O	S.G. #14c	S.G. #14c, 1861 4p Deep bright blue "Wood Block", an incredibly handsome used square pair of this rare shade, quite likely the finest used pair of this stamp in existence, featuring large to mostly enormous margins all around, beautifully rich color and impression on bright fresh paper, unobtrusive triangular postmark, displaying a vertical verge line, extremely fine; a magnificent classic multiple for the finest collection; each time this extraordinary pair has made an appearance on the auction market it has garnered considerable bidder attention, along with impressive realizations; 1928 RPS certificate (pair subsequently removed from original piece); ex-Riesco, Dale-Lichtenstein and "Salisbury" (Scott #9c). (Image)	Est. $30,000-40,000 SOLD for $32,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
54	p	S.G. #14c	S.G. #14c, 1861 4p Deep bright blue "Wood Block", another extremely rare used square pair, with clear to very large margins all around except at one side where about one third is touched or just slightly cut into, strikingly intense color and impression, tied by single strike of triangular cancellation to small part of entire showing partial "Alice/Ap ?" red oval backstamp, a choice used pair with one absolutely superb stamp; ex-Pack, Dale-Lichtenstein and "Salisbury" (Scott #9c). (Image)	Est. $10,000-15,000 SOLD for $11,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
55		S.G. #14c	S.G. #14c, 1861 4p Deep bright blue "Wood Block", a remarkably choice example of this distinctive color, with large to enormous margins all around, sensationally deep rich color, lightly tied to an undated redirected folded letter, addressed to P.O. George, redirected to a Kraal in the Division of Sukes, showing an indistinct red oval handstamp of "Kynsna", extremely fine; undoubtedly one of the finest 4p Deep bright blue "Wood Blocks" on or off cover; 1990 BPA certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, "Samos" and "Salisbury" (Scott #9c). (Image)	Est. $15,000-20,000 SOLD for $16,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
56		S.G. #14d	S.G. #14d, 1861 4p Blue "Wood Block", large margins on two sides, close on the third, strong rich color, tied to 1861 folded entire by triangular cancellation, letter written in Dutch, from Graaf Reinet and addressed to Somerset East, red oval "Graaf Reinet/My 15/1861" datestamp on reverse, black oval "Somerset East/My 16/1861" arrival datestamp on front, a fine and rare cover; 1966 RPS certificate; ex-Boucher, "Salisbury" (Scott #9b). (Image)	Est. $4,000-5,000 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1863-64 DE LA RUE & CO. ISSUES

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
57		S.G. #19	S.G. #19, 1864 4p Deep blue, a lovely square pair, used in combination with Perkins Bacon 6p Slate lilac single on an immaculate 1864 folded registered letter from the South African Central Bank in Graaf Reinet, addressed to Middelburg, both the pair and the single with exceptional margins nearly all around, plus each features spectacularly intense color and impression, neatly tied by triangular cancellations, manuscript "Registered" at bottom left, perfect strike of "Graaf Reinett/Sp 28/1864 red oval on reverse, extremely fine; an incredibly beautiful and desirable cover, displaying a very scarce combination franking in amazing quality; certainly one of the very finest Cape triangular postal history items and one of the great De La Rue covers; ex-Indhusophon (Scott #13). (Image)	Est. $10,000-15,000 SOLD for $13,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
58	/	S.G. #20	S.G. #20, 1864 6p Bright mauve, a spectacular square mint block of eighteen, in the most pristine state of preservation imaginable for a stamp of this vintage, large to huge margins all around, including one side with partial sheet selvage, lovely vibrant color, full o.g., lightly hinged on some, and several never hinged, usual trivial wrinkles, extremely fine; an eye-arresting Cape triangle multiple; ex-Sir Maxwell Joseph, "Salisbury" and Indhusophon (Scott #14). (Image)	Est. $4,000-5,000 SOLD for $9,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
59	/	S.G. #21	S.G. #21, 1863 1/- Bright emerald green, an impressive corner sheet-margin mint horizontal block of eight, full sheet margins on two sides showing "POS" of watermark, wonderfully bright and fresh, gorgeous color and impression, o.g., couple of minor h.r.'s, sheet marginal crease well away from stamps, very fine; a scarce and lovely multiple; ex-Sir Maxwell Joseph, "Salisbury" and Indhusophon (Scott #15). (Image)	Est. $4,000-5,000 SOLD for $8,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
60		S.G. #22	S.G. #22, 1863 1p Deep carmine red, on watermarked Crown and "CC" paper, a spectacular mint square pair of this trial printing rarity, being one of just a few pairs recorded, which is also the largest known multiple, large margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on especially bright paper, large part o.g., just the barest suggestion of a small thin spot of no importance, still extremely fine; one of the premier exhibition pieces of Cape of Good Hope philately and one of the highlights of the William H. Gross Collection of British Empire rarities; 1980 RPS certificate; ex-Sir Henry Tucker, "Salisbury" and Indhusophon (Scott #12a footnote). (Image)	£44,000+ SOLD for $42,500.00 Will close during Public Auction