Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Stamp Auctions

Lot 5772 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History  - Day 4

Lot 5772 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

Perak 1880/81: Straits 2 c. brown overprinted "PERAK" (Type 9) in black, a used example on 1883 cover sent locally within Perak from Durian Sebatang addressed to the Maxwell Hill Estate in Larut, tied by rare "D. SEBATANG" circular datestamp in red (Proud D1). "PENANG / PAID" cds in black of transit (June 2) and "LARUT" arrival cds at right in black. Small opening tear at top and on reverse flap, some discolouration around the adhesive but an extremely rare stamp on cover with a very scarce cancellation. Rare.
Provenance: Stanley Gibbons, Singapore, Aug 1990; collection Dr. Yau Khai Weng, Spink, London, 30 Jan 2008, lot 61.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 2,500.00
Lot 5760 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History  - Day 4

Lot 5760 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

1867: 1½ c. on India ½ a. blue, a used horizontal pair on 5 March 1868 entire letter written from Mauritius and internally endorsed "per S.S. Agamemnon via Penang" to Calcutta, carried by hand and mailed from Penang to Calcutta endorsed "p. Madras", tied by "PENANG / D17" duplex in black (March 26) and by manuscript pen strokes. Reverse with circular "STEAMER LETTER / GPO / CALCUTTA" arrival in blue (April 11). Just three covers are recorded bearing the #1 on letter. Some acid ink in the address but a most attractive and unusual first issue cover.
Note: Mail from Mauritius to Calcutta was normally scheduled via Galle, Ceylon. It must be presumed this entire had missed the sailing and was transmitted by hand to be posted upon arrival in Penang.
Provenance: Spink, Singapore, 24 June 2000, lot 202.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 5,000.00
Lot 5761 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History  - Day 4

Lot 5761 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

1867: 3 c. in blue overprited on India 1 a. brown, a used example on 1868 cover to Rembang, Netherlands East Indies, boldly tied by "SINGAPORE / D14" duplex (April 30) in black. Rated "25" to pay upon receipt in manuscript, the reverse with REMBANG cds of receipt (May 8) in red. Slight opening faults to envelope but a somewhat surprisingly scarce destination for this issue on letter and an attractive cover.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 1,200.00
Lot 5762 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History  - Day 4

Lot 5762 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

1867 (Sept 1): Surcharged on India, the used complete set of nine values from 1½ c. on ½ a. blue to 32 c. on 1 a. yellow, fair to very fine examples, a very scarce set and good spacefillers Gi = £ 1'600+.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 250.00
Lot 5763 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History  - Day 4

Lot 5763 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

1867/72: The first two issues, with 1867 first set optd. on India 1½ c. on ½ a. to 32 c. on 2 a. yellow, used with somewhat heavy cancellations, poor 12 c. but with additional 1½ c. and perfinned 32 c.; together with 1867/72 wmk. Crown CC set of nine used, average quality, useful spacefillers and a scarce group Gi = £ 1'850+.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 200.00
Lot 1304 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Lot 1304 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Straits Settlement, Crown Colony 1867 (Sept 1): Stamps of India the surcharged complete set of nine values from 1½ c. on ½ a. blue to 32 c. on 2 a. yellow, all unused, the 1½ c. on ½ a, 8 c. on 2 a. and 32 c. on 2 a. are without gum, the latter with small grease spot. Otherwise, generally part og., the 24 c. on 8 a. some tone spots, the 12 c. on 4 a. has a very light crease at top but fresh and well centred. Overall a good to fine set. Rare Gi = £ 5'400.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 750.00
Lot 1315 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement sammlungen -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Lot 1315 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement sammlungen - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

1867/1980: Straits Settlements: Interesting accumulation on stock pages beginning with the second issue, featuring both used and unused stamps with much to study, including cancellations, watermarks and surcharges, as well as Bangkok overprints. The collection also includes selections from states such as Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, and Singapore, with notable items like a rare $2 KGVI perforated 17½:18 unmounted and several varieties. From Malaysia, there are progressive imperforate proofs of the 1976 'Malaria Research Institute' set in blocks of four.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement sammlungen
Price: CHF 400.00
Lot 1310 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Lot 1310 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

1911 (May): $ 25 purple & blue on blue, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, on chalk-surfaced paper, perf. 14, an unused example, well centred, of fresh colour, some minor tone spots, large part og., scarce stamp Gi = £ 3'750.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 500.00
Lot 1305 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Lot 1305 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

1903 (March): $ 100 purple & green on yellow, wmk. Crown CA, chalk-surfaced paper, perf. 14, an unused example, overprinted 'SPECIMEN' in black horizontally, fresh colour, fine appearance. Scarce example Gi = £ 800.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 200.00
Lot 1311 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement  -  Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Lot 1311 - Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

1906 (Sept.): KEVII $25 purple & blue on blue, watermark Crown CA, a fine and fresh unused example with original gum. Signed Alberto Diena; cert. E. Diena (1988) Gi = £ 3'750

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

Malaiische Staaten Straits Settlement
Price: CHF 1,500.00