Public Auction #400

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COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS — Ceylon
	Lot	Condition	Description	Value/Bidding
	1153		Ceylon mounted collection of over a couple hundred mostly different from the 1865 perf 12 to the KGV 1927-1929 issues. Interesting range of shades on the 1st types, couple inverts on the 1st surcharges and high values later. Overall none of the best values, but several $40.00 to $80.00 cataloging fresh mint or used items with some revenue usages and faults. Very helpful for the time period.	Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00 Price Realized: $475.00
	1154		Ceylon (46d-58a) an unused specialized color and shade mounted collection of 27 examples from the 2 pence to 1 shilling. There are from two to five of each. Everything is bright and fresh appearing with only a few having minor faults.	Cat. Value: $3,347.50 Price Realized: $475.00