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Auction Date: March 27th, 2025
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Lot 1
British Solomon Islands. The "Foljambe" Correspondence. ...more
British Solomon Islands. The "Foljambe" Correspondence. Cecil
Foljambe was a midshipman on H.M.S. "Curacao" on a round the world
voyage between 1862 and 1867. The entire correspondence was well
documented in the "Philatelist" in December 1966 and January 1967,
copies of which are included with the lot. The date quoted at the
beginning is the date the letter (removed by the original vendor)
were written.. 1865 (27 Aug.) envelope addressed to Viscountess
Milton, Worksop marked "Via Marseilles", bearing New South Wales
Diadem perf 13 1d. (4) and De La Rue 1d. (3), all cancelled with
Sydney 21 October duplex - another two stamps removed. The original
single 56-sided letter commenced "Cruizing amongst the Solomon
Group". (Estimate £300 - £400)
provenance:. Christie's Robson Lowe sale, June 1985
provenance:. Christie's Robson Lowe sale, June 1985
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150.00 GBP
(app. 176 EUR, app. 200 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
(app. 176 EUR, app. 200 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
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Lot 8
British Solomon Islands. Early Outgoing Mail. The only ...more
British Solomon Islands. Early Outgoing Mail. The only overseas
communication was with Sydney, New South Wales. During this period
the Resident Commissioner maintained a private stock of New South
Wales stamps and used them on outgoing mail. When the letters
arrived at Sydney Post Office, the adhesives were cancelled and the
mail forwarded to its destination. Subsequently the General Post
Office, and the Postal Department of Sydney arranged to forward all
letters to the Solomon Islands in a sealed bag in care of the
Resident Commissioner. He, on his part, made up a similar bag
containing the letters and the necessary cash to pay the postage
fees. On arrival in Sydney the post office undertook the stamping
of the letters, applying the postmark, then forwarding them to
their destination.. 1906 picture postcard apparently written from
Gavutu to New Zealand, bearing New South Wales 1d. cancelled by
Balmain duplex dated 20 April; some light overall foxing though
very rare and believed to be the last recorded date of usage of New
South Wales stamps in the Protectorate prior to the introduction of
the "paid" h.s. (Estimate £600 - £800)
provenance:. Barry Scott, October 1985
provenance:. Barry Scott, October 1985
480.00 GBP
(app. 562 EUR, app. 639 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
(app. 562 EUR, app. 639 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
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Lot 9
British Solomon Islands. The Framed "british solomon islands ...more
British Solomon Islands. The Framed "british solomon islands paid"
Handstamp. The Resident Commissioner was receiving cash from
residents to pay the necessary postal fees for New South Wales
stamps. He ordered a "Paid" handstamp from Sydney early in 1906,
and on receipt it was used on mail matter indicating the postal fee
had been received. The Commissioner then forwarded his personal
bank cheque to the Sydney Postmaster for the total amount required
to frank the letters included in the outbound mail bag. At Sydney
the mail was received, and the correct New South Wales stamps were
affixed and then postmarked with the Sydney datestamp. The custom
was to place the postage over the Paid mark and then cancel the
adhesives.. 1906 envelope ("government residence, tulagi" imprint
on flap) addressed, in the handwriting of Charles Woodford, to
Basingstoke and re-addressed to London, showing boxed
"british/solomon/islands/paid" h.s. with New South Wales 2d.
affixed alongside cancelled by Sydney duplex dated 2 May,
Basingstoke c.d.s. with London datestamp (11.6) on reverse. Rare.
The earliest known date of use of the handstamp. (Estimate £1000 -
£1500)
provenance:. Ray Baldwin, February 1972. F.B. Howard-White, October 1985
provenance:. Ray Baldwin, February 1972. F.B. Howard-White, October 1985
840.00 GBP
(app. 984 EUR, app. 1119 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
(app. 984 EUR, app. 1119 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
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Lot 10
British Solomon Islands. The Framed "british solomon islands ...more
British Solomon Islands. The Framed "british solomon islands paid"
Handstamp. The Resident Commissioner was receiving cash from
residents to pay the necessary postal fees for New South Wales
stamps. He ordered a "Paid" handstamp from Sydney early in 1906,
and on receipt it was used on mail matter indicating the postal fee
had been received. The Commissioner then forwarded his personal
bank cheque to the Sydney Postmaster for the total amount required
to frank the letters included in the outbound mail bag. At Sydney
the mail was received, and the correct New South Wales stamps were
affixed and then postmarked with the Sydney datestamp. The custom
was to place the postage over the Paid mark and then cancel the
adhesives.. 1906 (16 July) front from C.M. Woodford, the first
Resident Commissioner, to his wife in England, showing a clear
strike of the rare boxed "british/solomon/islands/paid" h.s.
partially obscured by New South Wales 2d. cancelled at Sydney
(26.7) and showing Tulagi c.d.s. alongside. Rare. (Estimate £600 -
£800)
480.00 GBP
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(app. 562 EUR, app. 639 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
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Lot 76
British Solomon Islands. 1907 Large Canoe Issue. The Large ...more
British Solomon Islands. 1907 Large Canoe Issue. The Large Canoe
Issue was not authorized by the British High Commissioner for the
Western Pacific, so to meet the need for postage stamps for the
Solomons, Mr. Charles Woodford, the Resident Commissioner,
personally had this issue printed in Sydney. To help prove his
point and to show a profit, he advertised and sold complete sets to
the public at 20/-. By realising a profit and showing the need for
stamps, Mr. Woodford demonstrated that the Solomon Islands Post
Office was profitable and necessary. The issue was sold from 14
February 1907 and during this initial period, the adhesives were
considered "locals" and had franking abilities only to Sydney,
Australia. Mail destined internationally required adding the
correct New South Wales postage After 3 September 1907, the Large
Canoe issue was accepted by the U.P.U. and approved as valid on
international mail.. Note: Stamp type numbers quoted in this issue
are those taken from "The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Stamps"
Vol. IV Australasia by Robson Lowe. Covers. 1907 (22 July) envelope
with "government residence. tulagi. british solomon islands"
imprint on flap to Sydney, bearing 2d. very lightly cancelled with
faint Tulagi c.d.s. (Type D1) alongside, in combination with New
South Wales 1d. pair both tied by Sydney c.d.s. (7.8). One of the
few recorded combination covers. Rare. (Estimate £1000 - £1500)
provenance:. Mark Strutt, April 1987
provenance:. Mark Strutt, April 1987
840.00 GBP
(app. 984 EUR, app. 1119 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
(app. 984 EUR, app. 1119 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
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Lot 77
British Solomon Islands. 1907 Large Canoe Issue. The Large ...more
British Solomon Islands. 1907 Large Canoe Issue. The Large Canoe
Issue was not authorized by the British High Commissioner for the
Western Pacific, so to meet the need for postage stamps for the
Solomons, Mr. Charles Woodford, the Resident Commissioner,
personally had this issue printed in Sydney. To help prove his
point and to show a profit, he advertised and sold complete sets to
the public at 20/-. By realising a profit and showing the need for
stamps, Mr. Woodford demonstrated that the Solomon Islands Post
Office was profitable and necessary. The issue was sold from 14
February 1907 and during this initial period, the adhesives were
considered "locals" and had franking abilities only to Sydney,
Australia. Mail destined internationally required adding the
correct New South Wales postage After 3 September 1907, the Large
Canoe issue was accepted by the U.P.U. and approved as valid on
international mail.. Note: Stamp type numbers quoted in this issue
are those taken from "The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Stamps"
Vol. IV Australasia by Robson Lowe. Covers. 1907 (8 Aug.) picture
postcard (Natives, Cimbo, Solomon Islands) to Sydney bearing 1d.
tied by Tulagi c.d.s. (Type D1), in combination with New South
Wales 1d. tied by Sydney c.d.s. (19.8); the card with small fault
at top and a little soiled. A rare combination card. (Estimate £800
- £1200)
provenance:. John Darnell, December 2003
provenance:. John Darnell, December 2003
560.00 GBP
(app. 656 EUR, app. 746 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
(app. 656 EUR, app. 746 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
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Lot 83
British Solomon Islands. 1907 Large Canoe Issue. The Large ...more
British Solomon Islands. 1907 Large Canoe Issue. The Large Canoe
Issue was not authorized by the British High Commissioner for the
Western Pacific, so to meet the need for postage stamps for the
Solomons, Mr. Charles Woodford, the Resident Commissioner,
personally had this issue printed in Sydney. To help prove his
point and to show a profit, he advertised and sold complete sets to
the public at 20/-. By realising a profit and showing the need for
stamps, Mr. Woodford demonstrated that the Solomon Islands Post
Office was profitable and necessary. The issue was sold from 14
February 1907 and during this initial period, the adhesives were
considered "locals" and had franking abilities only to Sydney,
Australia. Mail destined internationally required adding the
correct New South Wales postage After 3 September 1907, the Large
Canoe issue was accepted by the U.P.U. and approved as valid on
international mail.. Note: Stamp type numbers quoted in this issue
are those taken from "The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Stamps"
Vol. IV Australasia by Robson Lowe. Covers. 1907 coloured picture
postcard (Aola Island) to Sydney, bearing 1d. tied by Tulagi c.d.s.
(Type D1) with another strike alongside partly obscured by New
South Wales 1d. which was applied and cancelled on arrival (8.6);
the card with some light discolouration. Rare. (Estimate £700 -
£900)
provenance:. Robert Horley Taylor, Christie's Australia, October 1995. John Darnell, December 2003
provenance:. Robert Horley Taylor, Christie's Australia, October 1995. John Darnell, December 2003
560.00 GBP
(app. 656 EUR, app. 746 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
(app. 656 EUR, app. 746 USD) 03/27/2025 08:00 GMT
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