U.P.U. SPECIMENS, PACIFIC ISLANDS, BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS

Lot 43		Estimate: $1,000 Realised Price : $750 British Solomon Islands: 1908 Small Canoes ½d to 5/- (no 4d) all overprinted 'SPECIMEN' and additionally handstamped 'ULTRAMAR'. The ½d damaged, otherwise a fine and most attractive set (10)
Lot 44		Estimate: $1,500 Realised Price : $1,350 British Solomon Islands: 1914-23 inscribed "POSTAGE REVENUE" ½d to £1 KGV overprinted 'SPECIMEN' and all (except the 3d) additionally handstamped 'COLONIAS' in red. A wonderful set, notwithstanding a few minor faults (14)
Lot 45		Estimate: $400 Realised Price : $300 British Solomon Islands: 1922-31 KGV ½d to 10/- (no 4½d) 'SPECIMEN' set. The 3d and 2/- additionally handstamped 'COLONIAS'; the 1d dull violet (damaged) and 4d additionally handstamped 'Especimen'. A few faults, including the 5/- damaged at base (14)