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BANKNOTES

22/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31424 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203326 September Charity Auction of Bank of England Notes London 120372/3 October World Banknotes London 120234 October The George Kanaan Collection of Banknotes of the Middle East London 120479 October The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part I London 1203510 October The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes - Part I London 1203413/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3156 December World Banknotes London 1202412 January Banknotes of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300515/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

SALE CALENDAR 2012/2013

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

24 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203312 September The Chartwell Collection - GB King Edward VIII, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II London 1201713 September The Gavin Littaur Collection of British Postal History. Selected rare covers from the period 1840-53 London 1204513 September Great Britain Stamps Specialised Sale London 1201822 September Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 12019Early October The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong23 October Victoria Half Lengths - The John Barwis Collection London 1204223 October The “Fordwater” Collections of Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Malta London 1203923 October Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part II Lugano SW100324 October Queensland - The Alan Griffiths Collection London 1204324 October The Collector’s Series Sale Lugano SW10047 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 120208/9 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York13/14 November The Morgan Collection of Australian Commonwealth London 1204612 December The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV London 1202113 January The Mizuhara Collection of Korean Stamps Hong Kong 1300813 January Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 13009

COINS

21 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203322/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31426/27 September Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202613/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3154 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202712 January Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300715/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

MEDALS

6 September The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust Appeal Charity Auction London 1204422 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200425 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300125 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300221 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 13003

BONDS AND SHARES

22/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31424 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203313/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31528 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1201112 January Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300615/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

AUTOGRAPHS

22/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31413/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31515/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

WINES

September An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong KongNovember An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong

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STAMPS

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BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

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CHINA - Mark LiORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

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THE CHARTWELL COLLECTION - GREAT BRITAINKING EDWARD VIII, KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH II

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ExtensionsProspective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps)are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the firstsession of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shall thereafterapply accordingly.Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert whichwill be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spinkto the Expert Committee for choice.

Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with our normalTerms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoicepayment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges.

Extensions requested on account of condition will not normally be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as having faultsor defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description.Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot.It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not beaccepted.

Notes Concerning DescriptionsGUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description:mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part

or entirely removed.part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hingedunmounted mint original gum as issuedunused without gum

COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one ortwo file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return.entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portionentire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contentscover an envelope

Symbols and Abbreviations

ReferencesCatalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition.The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they arementioned by name.

unmounted mint unused used+ block of fourB block larger than four used on cover, entire letter, etc. on piecevar. variety, varietiescat. catalogue, catalogue valuec.d.s. circular datestamp

d.s. datestamph.s. handstampA air mailS specimenC cancelledE essayP proofF forgeryR reprint

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Dear Clients and Friends,

After the hugely successful first seven sales in the series from the Chartwell collection where numerous new record prices

have been achieved, it is with great pleasure that we present to you today Volume eight, King Edward VIII, King George

VI and Queen Elizabeth II Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps. At Spink we continually receive collections that leave a

lasting impression on all of us. The Chartwell Collection is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the biggest “wow”

moments we have ever experienced here at Southampton Row. When the collection arrived in London it was amazing to

watch as our specialists turned the pages of what may be one of the finest philatelic collections of our time. Eighty four

albums were opened, examined and taken in and it was wonderful to see the faces of the Spink team as treasure after

treasure was revealed. While we were of course pleased to have the opportunity to catalogue such prestigious material, our

thoughts immediately turned to the wonderful collections which would absorb these philatelic gems. The vast majority of

the Chartwell Collection is fresh to the marketplace with many items never before seen at auction. In fact, it contains items

many of you have waited years to see for sale in an auction catalogue. In this catalogue, we have many fascinating essays,

proofs and some great rarities. The issued stamps include a superb range of varieties and rarities, but the main strength in

this part of the collection lies in Essays and proofs, with many imprimaturs unique in private hands. The rarities in each

sale will most certainly find great homes in existing collections, however we expect these beautiful items will also attract

some newcomers to the booming Great Britain marketplace. We now have two sales, including this one, in total to look

forward to over the next 4 months and we are at your disposal should you wish to discuss any aspect of The Chartwell

Collection or perhaps questions in starting to build your own philatelic collection. Enjoy reading through the catalogue and

see you in the auction room!

Kindest regards,

Olivier Stocker Timothy Hirsch Guy Croton

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THE CHARTWELL COLLECTION - GREAT BRITAIN

The Chartwell Collection was formed by one man with a greatpassion for collecting, Sir Humphrey Cripps. Sir Humphrey, thecustodian of the collection, was both a great English businessmanand philanthropist, but also an enthusiastic philatelist.

Educated a Northampton Town and County Grammar School, itwas during this period that Sir Humphrey first displayed a passionfor collecting. After his death, his children found a shoebox in theback of his wardrobe. Upon opening the lid they discoveredthousands of train tickets bundled and carefully placed in the box.Sir Humphrey had retained every train ticket from his time at schooland kept them hidden away in perfect chronological order. Thesewere memories of his past and a clear indicator of the true collectorhe would become.

After graduating, Sir Humphrey continued his education at StJohn’s College, Cambridge, where he read Natural Sciences. Oncompletion of his education, he joined the family firm, PianoforteSupplies Limited. Sir Humphrey’s personal drive would see him riseto Managing Director of his family’s company in 1960 andChairman in 1979.

Along the way, Sir Humphrey also picked up several other passions. First and foremost, he was a charitable man and at every turn in hisbusiness progression he would channel funds regularly into thefamily charitable foundation. The Cripps Foundation wasestablished in 1956 by the Cripps family and has made huge gifts touniversities, colleges, schools, churches, hospitals and museums.Many Cambridge Colleges have benefitted from this generosity, aswell as the Fitzwilliam Museum. Residential Courts at St John’sCollege, Magdalene College, Selwyn College, Queen’s College and the University of Nottingham are named afterthe Cripps family. His former school also benefitted. The construction of many facilities were made possible throughits generous donations. Sir Humphrey was knighted in 1989, having been High Sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1987and then Deputy Lieutenant of the County.

Sir Humphrey began collecting stamps in the 1950’s and soon became an insatiable collector focussing firstly on allaspects of Great Britain philately and secondly selected stamps of certain countries of the British Empire. SirHumphrey travelled frequently on business and his interest in stamps went with him. For example, Sir Humphreyregularly visited Bermuda, hence the three Perots and other Bermuda rarities in the collection.

The Great Britain collection, housed in over 80 volumes covers all reigns and all aspects of this fascinating area ofphilately replete with wonderful essays, proofs, rare stamps and covers throughout. It is hard to believe that thiscollection was all put together by just one dedicated collector.

Spink are proud and indeed honoured to have been chosen to sell through auction the extraordinary ChartwellCollection.

The

CHARTWELLCollection

Sir Cyril Humphrey Cripps


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Auction Schedule

2012

12 December 2012 Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part IV

Please note the above date can be altered at any time.

With a limited run of hard bound full colour auction catalogues produced for this series of quality auctions, which willbecome a must have and valuable reference for years to come, the demand will be very strong. Every collector on ourextensive mailing list will receive a soft bound copy of the catalogues free of charge, however there will be a limited editionnumbered and hard bound edition of each sale available for a special purchase price of £50 per catalogue.

Catalogues will be sold on a first come first served basis.For further information on these amazing sales please contact Guy Croton in our Stamp Department who will be happy to help with any enquiries.Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4074 Email: [email protected]

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Order of SaleLots

King Edward VIII

Ephemera 1Essays and Proofs 2-21Imprimaturs 22-31Overprinted “Specimen” and “Cancelled” 32-35Issued Stamps 36-39Postage Dues 40-41

King George VI

Essays and Proofs 42-43Imprimaturs 44-52Specimen Stamps 53Issued Stamps 54-67Postage Dues 68-71

Queen Elizabeth II

Proofs and Essays 72-75Imprimaturs 76-84Overprinted Cancelled 85Issued Stamps 86-88Postage Dues 89-92

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Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue.The Terms of that notice must be complied with fully under all circumstances.

WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2012

Commencing at 10.30 a.m.

GREAT BRITAIN

KING EDWARD VIII

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Ephemera1 A selection of three autographs, comprising Edward P/ 4.9.35 (Prince of Wales),

Edward RI (King) and Wallis Windsor (Duchess of Windsor); also a selection of threephotographic reproduction Vandyk portraits, two Hugh Cecil portraits and anotherofficial portrait of the king in Naval uniform; a fine and interesting group £300-400

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Essays and Proofs2 A beautifully executed hand painted watercolour essay in Chocolate brown on thin

card (112 x 143mm.), the lettering and crowns finely highlighted in Chinese whiteand showing hand drawn simulated perfs. in pencil around the edge of the design;some slight soiling not affecting the wonderfully fresh appearance, also another morecrudely executed design of a stamp without the king’s portrait in the centre paintedin green and Chinese white on cartridge paper (113 x 125mm.); a fine and very rarepair of proofs of exhibition quality £1,000-1,500


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4 P A selection of small and larger format proofs on gummed watermarked paper of 11⁄2d.and 4d. values by Harrison & Sons printers, comprising small format 11⁄2d. perf.15x14 pairs (2) in brown and magenta each affixed to piece of thin cartridge paperpossibly from the printers day book with pencil annotations on reverse, and animperf. block of four; 4d. blocks of four (4) in green, grey-green scarlet and brown;larger format 11⁄2d. imperf. block of four (3) in red, brown and blue again fixed topieces of printers day book; a fine and very rare group £8,000-10,000


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5 P A set of six small format proofs on gummed watermarked paper perforated (15 x 14)by Harrison and Sons printers, depicting the king in uniform of the SeaforthHighlanders in green, scarlet, red-brown, orange, bright blue and grey-green; thegreen without gum (possibly as issued) and some paper adhesion on reverse, thoughnot detracting from the fine appearance of this very rare set £2,000-2,500


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6 E A small selection charting the inception of the issued stamps by H.J. Brown,comprising a photograph of the original design (not contemporary) submitted to thePost Office on the 1st April 1936, a further four photographic essays by Harrisonsincluding two hinged to pieces of black card showing simulated perfs. depictingdifferent positions of the crown and face value, and three sets of four perforatedessays on gummed watermarked paper in close variations to the final issued design; afine and very rare group and an important frontispiece to an Edward VIII collection £8,000-10,000


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7 P A set of four 11⁄2d. imperforate essays in the issued colours of green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paper by Harrison & Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting the portrait of the king in the uniform of the SeaforthHighlanders taken from a photograph by Bertram Park and dated 1937, also a set ofthree (minus the green) showing the same design with the addition of a borderaround the face value and date; the red and red-brown of the second set affixed tocard; otherwise fine. A very rare group £4,000-5,000


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8 P Three sets set of four 11⁄2d. imperforate essays in the issued colours of green, scarlet,red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paper by Harrison & Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting the portrait of the king in the uniform of the Welsh Guardstaken from a photograph by Bertram Park and dated 1937, each set showing aslightly different design of the frame surrounding the portrait; one of the scarletessays is affixed to card. A fine and very rare group of exhibition quality £6,000-8,000


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9 +P A set of four 11⁄2d. essays (design B) in imperforate blocks of four in the issued coloursof green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paper byHarrison & Son, depicting the portrait of the king in the uniform of the WelshGuards taken from a photograph by Bertram Park and dated 1937, each block affixedto a piece of card cut to shape. An extremely rare set £8,000-10,000

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10 +P A set of four 11⁄2d. essays (design C) in imperforate blocks of four in the issuedcolours of green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paperby Harrison & Son, depicting the portrait of the king in the uniform of the WelshGuards taken from a photograph by Bertram Park and dated 1937, each block affixedto a piece of card cut to shape. An extremely rare set £8,000-10,000

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11 +P A set of four 11⁄2d. essays (design D similar to B) in imperforate blocks of four in theissued colours of green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummedpaper by Harrison & Son, depicting the portrait of the king in the uniform of theWelsh Guards taken from a photograph by Bertram Park and dated 1937, each blockaffixed to a piece of card cut to shape. An extremely rare set £8,000-10,000

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12 +P A set of four 11⁄2d. essays (design E) in imperforate blocks of four in the issued coloursof green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paper byHarrison & Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting the portrait of the king in the uniform ofthe Welsh Guards taken from a photograph by Bertram Park and dated 1937, eachblock affixed to a piece of card cut to shape. An extremely rare set £8,000-10,000

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13 B P A set of four 11⁄2d. essays (design F) in imperforate blocks of four in the issued coloursof green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paper byHarrison & Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting the portrait of the king in the uniform ofthe Welsh Guards taken from a photograph by Bertram Park and dated 1937, eachblock affixed to a piece of card cut to shape. An extremely rare set £8,000-10,000

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14 P A set of four 11⁄2d. imperforate essays in the issued colours of green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paper by Harrison & Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting the portrait a profile head of the king in wreath taken froma photograph by Hugh Cecil and dated 1937, fine and very rare £2,000-2,500

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15 P A set of four 11⁄2d. imperforate blocks of four essays in the issued colours of green,scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paper by Harrison &Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting a profile head of the king in oval taken from plastercasts by Eric Gill and dated 1937; each block affixed to piece of card cut to size andthe bright blue block with the upper left stamp excised and re-stuck slightly out ofposition, otherwise fine and very rare, also a single in green without oval £6,000-8,000

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16 P Two sets of four 21⁄2d. imperforate essays in vertical pairs affixed to card cut to shape,in the issued colours of green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarkedgummed paper by Harrison & Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting a profile head of theking in plain oval taken from plaster casts by Eric Gill and dated 1937 showing smalland large heads, (the large head set only has a single blue); fine and very rare £6,000-8,000

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17 P Two sets of four 21⁄2d. imperforate essays in vertical pairs affixed to card cut to shape,in the issued colours of green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarkedgummed paper by Harrison & Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting a profile head of theking in rectangular frame taken from plaster casts by Eric Gill and dated 1937, thetwo sets showing small and large heads; fine and very rare £8,000-10,000

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18 P Three sets of four contrast studies of the 21⁄2d. imperforate essays in horizontal pairsaffixed to card cut to shape, in the issued colours of green, scarlet, red-brown andbright blue on watermarked gummed paper by Harrison & Son (22 x 28mm.),depicting a profile head of the king taken from plaster casts by Eric Gill and dated1937 showing light, medium and heavy contrast (the heavy contrast set is a paste upcomposite); fine and very rare £15,000-18,000


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19 P Two sets of four of the 21⁄2d. imperforate essays in horizontal pairs, in the issuedcolours of green, scarlet, red-brown and bright blue on watermarked gummed paperby Harrison & Son (22 x 28mm.), depicting a crowned profile head of the king takenfrom plaster casts by Eric Gill and dated 1937 showing the original design and amodified design with head tilted; fine and very rare £8,000-10,000


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20 E 1936 essays for the definitive issue (3) comprising a 1d. photographic essay from adesign by the Post Office based on Bavarias 1914 stamps, a 1d. photographic essaysubmitted by the Scottish Philatelic Society attached to a photographic perforationbackground and a 6d. printed essay showing the coinage head on gummedwatermarked paper; a fine and interesting group £1,000-1,200

21 E A selection of “Accession” photographic and Bromide Essays and designs by L.N. &M. Williams, including 1d. (2), 4d. (3), 10d. (5 including one blue and two signedby the designers); also a selection of 18 stamp size essays prepared by the Carboprocess representing the same denominations and a selection of Photographicreproduction (not contemporary) of various stamp designs by A.S. Wilmot(P.O.Engineering Department drawing office); a fine and interesting group £1,200-1,500


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Imprimaturs from the National Postal Museum Archives22 P 1⁄2d. green, 1d. scarlet and 11⁄2d. red-brown, a superb set of three imperforate tête

bêche pairs with good balanced margins all round on gummed watermarked paper,each with “N.P. Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; very fresh and fine unmounted. An exceedingly rare set. Cat. £36,000 £18,000-20,000


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23 P 1⁄2d. green, 1d. scarlet, 11⁄2d. red-brown and 21⁄2d. bright blue, a superb set of fourimperforate pairs with good balanced margins all round on gummed watermarked(upright) paper, each with “N.P. Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; very fresh and fineunmounted. An exceedingly rare set. Cat. £20,000 £10,000-12,000

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24 P 1⁄2d. green, 1d. scarlet, 11⁄2d. red-brown and 21⁄2d. bright blue, a superb set of fourimperforate blocks of four with good balanced margins all round on gummedwatermarked (upright) paper, each with “N.P. Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; veryfresh and fine unmounted. An exceedingly rare set. Cat. £40,000 £20,000-25,000

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25 P 1⁄2d. green, 1d. scarlet and 11⁄2d. red-brown, a superb set of three imperforate têtebêche gutter blocks of four with vertical gutter margin in the centre, good balancedmargins all round on gummed watermarked paper, each with “N.P. Imprimatur” h.s.on reverse; very fresh and fine unmounted. An exceedingly rare set. Cat. £72,000+ £35,000-40,000

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26 P 1⁄2d. green, 1d. scarlet and 11⁄2d. red-brown, a superb set of three imperforate blocksof eight on gummed watermarked paper with the two central pairs being tête bêche,good balanced margins all round, each with “N.P. Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; veryfresh and fine unmounted. An exceedingly rare set. Cat. £72,000++ £40,000-50,000


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27 P 1d. scarlet imperforate horizontal strip of four with the central pair tête bêche, ongummed watermarked paper, good balanced margins all round, with “N.P.Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; very fresh and fine unmounted. Exceedingly rare. Cat. £12,000+ £8,000-10,000

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28 P 11⁄2d. red-brown imperforate horizontal strip of four with the central pair tête bêche,on gummed watermarked paper, good balanced margins all round, with “N.P.Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; very fresh and fine unmounted. Exceedingly rare. Cat. £12,000+ £8,000-10,000


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30 P 11⁄2d. red-brown, a superb imperforate tête bêche gutter block of four with widevertical gutter margin in the centre (as used for the advertising panes in booklets),good balanced margins all round on gummed watermarked paper, with “N.P.Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; very fresh and fine unmounted. Exceedingly rare. Cat. £12,000+ £8,000-10,000


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31 P 21⁄2d. bright blue imperforate block of four with sheet margin at right, good balancedmargins all round on gummed watermarked paper, with “N.P. Imprimatur” h.s. onreverse; very fresh and fine unmounted. An exceedingly rare block. Cat. £10,000+ £5,000-6,000

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32 S 1⁄2d. to 21⁄2d. set of four each overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 30, large part originalgum; a fraction toned though a scarce set. Cat. £2,600 £300-400


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34 C 11⁄2d. red-brown A/36 2 (no dot) control block of six overprinted “CANCELLED” type33; fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. P3u. £600+ £150-200


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35 C 21⁄2d. bright blue A/36 2 (dot) control block of six overprinted “CANCELLED” type33; fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. P3u. unpriced £150-200

Issued Stamps36 + 1d. scarlet marginal block of four from the lower right of the sheet, large part original

gum the lower pair unmounted, the selvedge at foot signed “Edward” in ink; fine andrare showing the king’s signature £800-1,000

37 11⁄2d. red-brown vertical strip of five from the left of the sheet, large part originalgum, showing a slight dry print and a virtually complete mirrored offset print in theselvedge; the selvedge with perforation guide hole, a fine and visually appealingvariety. S.G. Spec. P3 Var. £150-200

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Note: The write up for this piece in the collection reads as follows; Mr Al. Simmondsand another collector bought a block of 11 imperforate 11⁄2d’s from a school teacherin 1937 who had bought them at Streatham Post Office as part of a sheet. The blockwas cut into 5 horizontal pairs, and a single with a cut in the NE corner, which Mr. Simmonds later posted to himself. He has conformed that this is the stamp.

39 The predominantly mint balance collection of the King Edward VIII issues on leaves,better items in the collection including 1⁄2d. green overprinted SPECIMEN (type 32),CANCELLED (type 33p 2), a selection of cylinder blocks and a first day cover, bookletspanes including watermark upright overprinted CANCELLED (type 33p), 1d. scarletbooklet panes including one overprinted CANCELLED (type 33p), a good range ofcylinder blocks and a first day cover, 11⁄2d. red-brown including overprinted SPECIMEN(type 32), a marginal block of 21 from the lower left of the sheet showing a dry printon all stamps due to under-inking, a good range of cylinder blocks including a blockfrom the lower right of the sheet with the margin cut wider than normal, first daycovers (2) and a selection of booklet panes including overprinted CANCELLED (type33p 2) and a selection of advertising panes, 21⁄2d. including overprinted SPECIMEN(type 32) and a first day cover; generally good to fine condition £1,000-1,200

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brownish cinnamon and 1/- deep blue, a superb set of imprimaturs in imperforatemarginal blocks of four from the top of the sheet, on gummed watermarked paper,the reverse of each block stamped NP/Imprimatur; a wonderfully fresh and attractiveunmounted mint set. Extremely rare. Cat. £70,000++ £20,000-25,000

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Essays and Proofs42 E 1937 set of four essays for high values by W.T. Wiggins Davies as submitted to the

Postmaster General on 1st May, comprising 2/6d. brown, 5/- green, 10/- blue and20/- scarlet, two sets with one cut to stamp size; fine and rare £2,000-2,500


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43 E 1937 a set of six undenominated essays in imperforate blocks of four (5) and a stripof the three on gummed unwatermarked paper by Waterlow using the Wildingportrait, and three blocks of four and a single in different shades to the imperf blocksperforated 14, also including 5 photographic essays of unadopted designs by HaroldNelson and two others dated 1941 and 1946; generally fine and a scarce group £3,000-3,500


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Imprimaturs from the National Postal Museum Archives44 P + 1937-47 A magnificent set of fifteen values from 1⁄2d. to 1/- in imperforate blocks of

four, on watermarked paper with full original gum, each with “NP/Imprimatur” h.s.on reverse and with evenly balanced margins all round and wonderfully fresh, richcolours; the 11⁄2d. with minor ink mark in the selvedge just touching the design,though in no way affecting the very fine appearance. A superb and extremely rare setof exhibition quality. Cat. £174,000 as pairs £80,000-100,000



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45 P 1941-42 set six values in imperforate pairs printed in the pale colours onwatermarked paper with full original gum from 1⁄2d. to 3d. each with“NP/Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; a fine and most attractive set. Very rare. Cat.£30,000 £15,000-18,000

46 P 1950-52 set six values in imperforate pairs printed in the pale colours onwatermarked paper with full original gum from 1⁄2d. to 4d. each with“NP/Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; a fine and most attractive set. Very rare. Cat.£30,000 £15,000-18,000


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47 P 1939-48 “Arms” high values, set of six to £1 in imperforate marginal singles (the £1perforated 14) on unwatermarked paper with full original gum, each with“NP/Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; a fine and extremely rare set. The 2/6d. browncat. £9,000 the other values unpriced £25,000-30,000


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48 P 1940 (6 May) centenary set of six values from 1⁄2d. to 3d. in imperforate marginalsingles from the left of the sheet, on watermarked paper with full original gum andh.s. “NP/Imprimatur” on reverse; a wonderfully fresh and fine set, and a great rarity.Cat. £22,000 £10,000-12,000


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50 P 1948 Olympic Games set of four imperforate single values from 21⁄2d. to 1/- onwatermarked paper with full original gum from the left of the sheet, each with“NP/Imprimatur” h.s. on reverse; very fresh, fine and attractive; also two itemsrelating to Harrison and Sons, comprising a presentation card with the issued stampson, and a type written letter from the Director of Harrisons; a fine group. The Imprimaturs cat. £14,000 £6,000-8,000


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51 P 1951 “Festival” High values 2/6d. to £1 imperforate marginal set of four valuesfrom the left of the sheets, with full original gum, each with “NP/Imprimatur” h.s.on reverse; the 10/- with a small paper adherence on reverse, otherwise a fine andvery rare set. Cat. £40,000 £20,000-25,000

52 P 1951 Festival of Britain 21⁄2d. and 4d. set of two imperforate singles from the left ofthe sheet on gummed watermarked paper, each h.s. “NP/Imprimatur” on reverse; awonderfully fresh and attractive set. Cat. £7,000 £3,000-3,500


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“Specimen” Stamps53 S 1939-48 “Arms” high values set of 5 to 10/- each overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 23;

very fresh and fine mint. Cat £1,700 £400-500

Issued Stamps54 B 1950-52 1⁄2d. pale orange booklet pane of six with large part original gum, the upper

right section of the pane with additional stamps due to a paper fold before cuttingand resulting in the appearance of the listed variety Tête Bêche horizontal pair thevariety pair with diagonal fold through the left h.s., though a visually appealing andvery rare variety. S.G. 503b, £18,000+ £2,000-3,000

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55 1941 (11 August) 1d. pale scarlet marginal strip of six from the lower right of thesheet, unused with large part original gum, showing a spectacular dry print resultingin the right hand pair and small part of the central pair unprinted; a fine and visuallyappealing strip £250-300

56 1941 (11 August) 1d. pale scarlet marginal strip of six from the right of the sheet,unmounted mint, showing a spectacular dry print resulting in the right hand pair andmost of the central pair unprinted; a fine and visually appealing strip £300-400

57 B 1941 (11 August) 1d. pale scarlet marginal block of six from the right of the sheet,unused with large part original gum, showing a spectacular dry print resulting in thelower right stamp unprinted and affecting the other five impressions in varyingdegrees; a fine and visually appealing block £300-400

58 1942 (28 Sept.) 11⁄2d. pale red-brown marginal mint block of sixty from the lowerright of the sheet, the top six rows affected by a remarkable dry print leaving rows 2to 5 blank; some perf. reinforcement, otherwise a fine and spectacular error £600-800


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59 1941 (21 July) 21⁄2d. light ultramarine horizontal strip of three from the right of thesheet, unused with large part original gum variety imperforate horizontally alsomisperforated vertically; the left h.s. with a vertical crease and small tone spot,otherwise a fine and visually appealing strip £500-600

60 B 1939 (1 May) 1/- bistre-brown marginal block of 56 from the lower left of the sheet,the three left hand vertical rows showing a spectacular dry print variety resulting infive stamps remaining blank, the top two horizontal rows virtually unaffected; fineunmounted mint, a most appealing and stunningly visual variety £800-1,000


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61 B 1948 (26 April) Royal Silver Wedding £1 blue, a complete mint sheet of twenty withthree rows affected by a dry print resulting in a much lighter impression; fine andscarce £150-200


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11, a “used” marginal set and a mint set of singles along with the genuine stamps forcomparison; fine and very rare £600-800

Note: These Propaganda forgeries were produced by the German Authorities duringthe second world war, printed by Lithography on wavy-line watermarked paper andthey are easily recognisable by the large gauge 11 perfs.


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Issued Stamps63 1937-1951 the predominantly mint balance collection of the KGVI issues contained

in two green Philatelic albums, the early issues with a good range of cylinder blocksand other large multiples with some better control number block included, thesecond album containing the commemorative issues including 1951 Festival highvalues with sheets of the 10/- and £1, other issues including a good range of cylinderblocks; generally very fine with viewing recommended £1,000-1,200

64 B 1939-48 “Arms” high values 2/6d to £1 mint collection of the issue in completesheets of 40, comprising 2/6d. brown showing varieties Mark in Shield (R. 1/7),Gashed Crown (R. 2/7) and Gashed Crown (R. 5/5), 2/6d. yellow-green, threesheets showing minor re-entries, 5/- red, three sheets showing major and minor re-entries, 10/- dark blue, two sheets one showing Major re-entry (R.3/7), 10/-ultramarine and £1 brown in single sheets; also a set of black and white photo’s ofthe imprimatur sheets; a fine and useful lot £6,000-8,000


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Jersey (German Occupation)66 1940 Swastika overprints, prepared for use but unissued set of thirteen values from

1⁄2d. to 1/- and 1940 Centenary set of five to 3d., with each stamp overprinted witha swastika and “JERSEY/1940” in black, unused with large part original gum; a veryfresh and fine set of which very few genuine sets are know. Extremely rare. ChannelIslands Specialists Society (1974) and Wieneke Certificate (2001). S.G. Spec. JW1-JW18, £45,000 £20,000-25,000


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Issued Stamps67 1937-57 mint and used collection of the issued stamps, the mint including 1937-47

set of 15 to 1/-, 1939-48 set of 6 to £1; generally fine £200-250


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Postage Dues68 P + 1937-38 2/6d. purple on yellow marginal block of four imprimaturs from the top of

the sheet, perforated 14x15, the reverse with “NP/Imprimatur” h.s. in black; veryfresh and fine unmounted mint. Very rare. Cat. £10,000 as singles £5,000-6,000

69 P 1951-52 colours changed 1⁄2d. yellow-orange imperforate pair of imprimaturs, thereverse showing “NP/Imprimatur” h.s. in black; fresh and fine unmounted mint.Rare. Cat. £5,000 £2,000-2,500

70 P 1951-52 colours changed 4d. blue imperforate pair of imprimaturs, the reverseshowing “NP/Imprimatur” h.s. in black; fresh and fine unmounted mint. Rare. Cat.£5,000 £2,000-2,500


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Proofs and Essays72 E 1953 Coronation, set of six 21⁄2d. Photographic essays by E.G. Fuller (4) and

M.C. Farrer-Bell (2), comprising no. 1108. A. and 1268. A. which the design of the frame was used for the 1/6d. value but with a different portrait; No. 1190portrait similar to that used, frame incomplete and signed on reverse by the artist,No. 1271. A. frame now completed, numerals smaller in issued design, No. 1272. A.and 1273. A. similar to the chosen design but with unadopted portrait and smallernumerals; also a special printing in black for “Penrose Printers Annual” in perforatedstrips of three showing the designers name under each strip; a fine and mostinteresting group. Very rare £5,000-6,000


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73 E 1953 (March) as selection of six unadopted Photographic essays by Waterlow & Sonsfor the 2/6d. and £1 values by H.W. Bird numbered one to six, the reverse of eachhand written in blue ink “PHOTO: WATERLOW AND SONS/DESIGNED: H.W. BIRD./MARCH 1953” and signed by the designer, fine and attractive. Scarce £1,200-1,500

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74 E A selection of five stamp sizes essays mounted on cards (88x112mm.), comprisingtwo unadopted Photographic essays by Edmund Dulac and Miss E. Mark each withink annotations on the card, two printed essays in red of M.C. Farrer-Bells designwith manuscript notes below and another in green printed from an experimentalplate in near to the issued colour; a fine and very rare group £5,000-6,000

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75 E A selection of ten Photographic essays, comprising anunadopted 6d. design mounted on card 113x162mm.by M.C. Farrer-Bell with a stamp size version stuck tothe outside of the card, Essay no. 764 g for the 1d.value, stamp size mounted on thin card 88x113mm.with manuscript notes by the designer R.J. Cowan,Essay no. 1011 for the 4d. value, stamp size similar tothe issued design mounted on thin card 88x113mm. byM.C. Farrer-Bell, Essay no. 1088 by G. Nipe for the11⁄2d. value an oversized essay which was adopted for the5d. 6d. and 7d., Essay 1090 by Miss E. Marx for the11⁄2d. value, Essay no. 1091 by Edmund Dulac for the1/- value, similar to the adopted design for the 1/- and1/3d., Essay no. 1092 for the 21⁄2d. value by Miss M.Adshead, which was slightly altered and adopted for the8d., 9d., 10d. and 11d. values; Essays 1093 and 1095for the 21⁄2d. value by M.C. Farrar-Bell, this design wasadopted for the 21⁄2d. and 3d. values; a fine and mostinteresting group. Extremely rare £6,000-8,000

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Imprimaturs from the National Postal Museum Archives76 P 1955-58 1⁄2d. to 1/6d. a magnificent complete matching set of eighteen imperforate

marginal imprimaturs from the left of the sheet, each with good balanced marginsand full original gum, the reverse of each showing “NP/Imprimatur” h.s. in black; awonderfully fresh and fine set. Extremely rare. Cat. £36,000 £15,000-18,000


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77 P 1958-65 1⁄2d. to 1/6d. a magnificent set of eighteen imperforate marginalimprimaturs from the left of the sheet (the 1⁄2d. from the right of the sheet), each withgood balanced margins and full original gum, the reverse of each showing“NP/Imprimatur” h.s. in black; a wonderfully fresh and fine set. Extremely rare. Cat.£36,000 £15,000-18,000

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78 P 1957 (19 Nov.) Graphite-lined issue, 1⁄2d. to 3d. set of six imperforate marginalimprimaturs from the left of the sheet, the reverse showing “NP/Imprimatur” h.s.in black; superb fresh colours and unmounted mint; very rare. Cat. £12,000 £6,000-8,000


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79 P + 1955 Waterlow 2/6d. to £1 “Castles” issue, the magnificent set of four values inimperforate unmounted mint blocks of four, large balanced margins all round and ofsuperb rich fresh colours, the reverse showing “NP/Imprimatur”; a fine, mostattractive and extremely rare set being the only set in blocks of four in private hands £20,000-25,000

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80 P 1963 Bradbury Wilkinson Printing 2/6d. “Castles” issue, imperforate single withlarge balanced margins, the reverse showing “NP/Imprimatur” h.s. in black; fine andvery rare £1,000-1,200

81 P 1967-68 Bradbury Wilkinson Printing 2/6d. to £1 “Castles” issue, set of of fourimperforate singles (the £1 perforated 11x12), lovely fresh colours; fine unmountedmint. Very rare £4,000-5,000


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82 P 1965 (19 July) 700th Anniversary of Parliament, 6d. and 2/6d. marginal singles the6d. from the left of the sheet and the 2/6d. from the foot of the sheet, the reverseshowing “NP/Imprimatur”; fine unmounted mint. Cat £4,500 £2,000-2,500

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84 P 1966 900th Anniversary of Westminster Abbey 3d. phosphor from the right of thesheet, the reverse showing “NP/Imprimatur” h.s. in black; fine unmounted mint.Cat. £4,500 £2,000-2,500

Overprinted Cancelled85 C 2/6d. to £1 overprinted “CANCELLED” in violet ex the De La Rue Archives; fresh and

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representing the three different printers who produced this issue, including Waterlowwith blocks of four and marginal singles of each value, De La Rue set in blocks offour 1959 De La Rue 2/6d. singles (2) showing full offset impressions and aselection of plate blocks of all values; generally very fine £2,000-2,500

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Pre Decimal Definitive Issues87 1953-65 collection of Wilding issues and regionals in four albums contained in a

carton, each of the three watermark types well represented with values from 1⁄2d. to1/6d. including watermark varieties, coil joins, large multiples cylinder blocks andthe various listed plate flaws, a selection of Machins to £1 including sheets of the highvalues, a specially prepared card bearing the four high values signed by the artist anda small selection of booklets, also including a selection of regionals in a red Orielalbum and a small selection at the back of one of the Philatelic albums; generallygood to very fine. £1,000-1,200

Pre Decimal Commemorative Issues88 1953-70 the predominantly mint and virtually complete collection housed in three

green philatelic albums contained in a box, a good range of multiples including trafficlight blocks and some listed varieties and plate flaws, some of the more interestingvarieties including 1958 (18 July) Commonwealth Games 3d. vertical strip of fourgrossly mis-perforated due to a paper fold, 1961 Post Office Savings Bank 21⁄2d.marginal block of four showing Dr. blade flaw through the upper pair, 3d. orangebrown and violet from the lower left of the sheet variety orange-brown omitted,1964 Forth Road Bridge 6d. with three Phosphor bands variety watermarkinverted, 1966 World Cup 6d. variety black omitted, 1966 Birds block of fourvariety black omitted affecting the Robin and Blackbirds legs, and a marginal blockof four showing a downward shift of the red printing, 1966 Battle of Hastings 4d.horizontal strip of six (severed perfs in the centre) variety magenta omitted, andanother variety grey omitted, 1967 European Free Trade 1/6d. (three bands)variety brown omitted, 1969 British Ships 5d. variety grey omitted (decks etc.),1969 Anniversaries 1/6d. variety black omitted, 1969 Christmas 1/6d. variety newblue omitted, 1970 General Anniversaries 1/6d. variety emerald omitted, 1970Christmas 5d. variety emerald omitted, also a large folder containing most of theissues in large block and part sheets detailing minor plate flaws; condition generallygood to very fine throughout and an ideal starter collection including the minorvarieties for the novice collector to expand on £1,000-1,200

Postage Dues89 P 1955-57 3d. violet imperforate pair of Imprimaturs, wonderfully rich fresh colour,

the reverse with full original gum and h.s. “NP/Imprimatur” in black; fine and veryrare. Cat. £2,000 £1,000-1,200

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92 1954-94 predominantly mint collection on leaves, a few of the better items including1954-55 4d. pair variety imperforate and the set to 2/6d. in blocks of four andsingles, 1955-57 complete set to 5/- in singles and another set in blocks of four lessthe 2/6d., the rest of the issues to 1969 represented in blocks and singles, andselection of decimal currency to 1994; generally fine £500-600

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SALE TITLE DATE CODE NAME SALE NO.

The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Wednesday 12 September 2012 CASTLE 12017King Edward VIII, King George VI and at 10.30 a.m.Queen Elizabeth II

I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below.I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price payable will be the sum of the final bid and a premium as a percentage of the final bid (together with any VATchargeable). The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot.

All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions for Buyers printed in the catalogue. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executingbids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received forthe same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received. If yourequire such notification then this is available on bids made via Spink live bidding service.

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WRITTEN BIDS FORM

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DATE SALE NO.

Wednesday 12 September 2012 12017at 10.30 a.m.

VAT is chargeable on the hammer andthe premium of daggered (†) and (Ω)lots at the standard rate (currently20%), and on lots marked (x) at thereduced rate (currently 5% on thehammer and 20% on the premium).VAT on Margin Scheme lots is payableat 20% on the premium only.

BIDDING INCREMENTSBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following orderalthough the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of theauction. The normal bidding increments are:Up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50

£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500

£20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion


TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSThese conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contractwith you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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1 DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;

Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as toauthorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the descriptionin the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordancewith the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/orrestoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in anycatalogue;

Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.

VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and

VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting asagent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE

3.1 Examination of goodsYou are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which youare interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports areusually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or madeorally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin,date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance,condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merelystatements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements ofdefinitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, andshould not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour ofany item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling priceshould not be relied on as a statement that this price is either theprice at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their beingin perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or givenby way of condition report make reference to damage and/orrestoration. We provide this information for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free fromdefects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defectsimply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud,neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, areresponsible for the correctness of any statement as to theauthorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness orprovenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or forany faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3 Your ResponsibilityYou are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containingundescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less thanforty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of

the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall havethe same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case ofForgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required andspecify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subjectto agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, torefuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticityincluding (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. Youacknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an ExpertCommittee to reach an opinion will vary depending on thecircumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension onaccount of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as havingfaults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion orCertificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not includedin the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificateof Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp andthe return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check.Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”,which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.


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4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertakensubject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errorsor omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

Up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500£20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to

the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotOnce your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to payfor that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If thereare any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days ofreceipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may thenrequest that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out inclause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund ofthe corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. Wewill not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received byus in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION5.1 Buyer’s Premium

In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols fordetails), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the HammerPrice, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in thecatalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they

have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section,Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme

and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’sPremium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold(g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be)required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where specialarrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods:II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set

out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.Please ensure that your client number is noted on thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme;Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†),imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items

sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have beenpaid in full.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound

interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collectWhere purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:

5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of thereceipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally,sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule,regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

Prices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at AuctionThe information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’

Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anysymbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme toVAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day,we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the HammerPrice and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registeredbusinesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to thenormal rules for recovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated LotsLimited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included withinthe Buyer’s Premium.

iii. Daggered LotsLots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Starred and Omega LotsLots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown asinclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject toVAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lotsbear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation intothe EU.

v. Investment Gold LotsLots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer.

vi. Imported LotsLots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω)have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium becausethey have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU.In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which ineffect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has beensold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to paythe import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HMCustoms and Excise on your behalf.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Above £1,501 £20 £30 £40

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


BANKNOTES

22/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31424 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203326 September Charity Auction of Bank of England Notes London 120372/3 October World Banknotes London 120234 October The George Kanaan Collection of Banknotes of the Middle East London 120479 October The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part I London 1203510 October The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes - Part I London 1203413/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3156 December World Banknotes London 1202412 January Banknotes of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300515/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

SALE CALENDAR 2012/2013

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

24 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203312 September The Chartwell Collection - GB King Edward VIII, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II London 1201713 September The Gavin Littaur Collection of British Postal History. Selected rare covers from the period 1840-53 London 1204513 September Great Britain Stamps Specialised Sale London 1201822 September Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 12019Early October The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong23 October Victoria Half Lengths - The John Barwis Collection London 1204223 October The “Fordwater” Collections of Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Malta London 1203923 October Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part II Lugano SW100324 October Queensland - The Alan Griffiths Collection London 1204324 October The Collector’s Series Sale Lugano SW10047 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 120208/9 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York13/14 November The Morgan Collection of Australian Commonwealth London 1204612 December The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV London 1202113 January The Mizuhara Collection of Korean Stamps Hong Kong 1300813 January Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 13009

COINS

21 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203322/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31426/27 September Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202613/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3154 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202712 January Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300715/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

MEDALS

6 September The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust Appeal Charity Auction London 1204422 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200425 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300125 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300221 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 13003

BONDS AND SHARES

22/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31424 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203313/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31528 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1201112 January Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300615/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

AUTOGRAPHS

22/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31413/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31515/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

WINES

September An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong KongNovember An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith

USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick PenkoEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Anna Lee Johnny SangCOINS

UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKayBarbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand PepinCHINA - Mark Li

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Tom BadleyUSA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini

CHINA - Mark LiORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBOOKS

UK - Philip SkingleyAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen GoldsmithWINES

CHINA - Anna Lee

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMiroslava Adusei-Poku Sandie Maylor Charles Blane Luca Borgo

Phillipa Brown Rita Ariete María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Attila Gyanyi Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

Bobby McBrierty Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK - DALLAS)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignRick Penko Patricia Gardner James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationSam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Ed Robinson

AuctioneersStephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAmy Yung Dennis Chan Raymond Tat Gary Tan

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