Name: Auction: China small group of WW2 airmails from Kunming to England
Brand: Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Price: 400 GBP
Availability: InStock

Day 2

Day 1

We are proud to present a further selection from the splendid “Hambledon” collection of Indian States as part of our second Stamps &amp; Covers of the World auction of 2026. Assembled over many years, this part of the collection features important Barwani, Kishangarh and Travancore with many rare and seldom seen stamps. Individual highlights include Barwani SG1 (a used imperf single), a mint copy of SG15 (arguably the rarest stamp of Barwani), SG18da as a remarkable mint pane of 4, SG19a tete-beche strip of 4 mint; Kishangarh SG8 used, two (!) mint copies of SG33, SG91 mint (a key ‘KGVI’ stamp); Travancore 1879 stamp-sized essay for the original ‘Conch Shell’ design, and extensive coverage of the fascinating official stamps.Alongside the “Hambledon” collection we present properties from a further 56 vendors, including an extensive postal history collection broken down and offered as both individual items and small collections. Other significant areas of interest include Ascension, Ethiopia (featuring a postmark study and postal history), Falkland Islands, Italy and Colonies (featuring several intact collections), Morocco (featuring airmails) and Morocco Agencies, Poland, Rhodesia, and a small range Philatelic Literature. Notable individual items include New South Wales 1855 cover to London with an 8d Laureate (a rarity on cover), Australia 1931-36 £2 ‘Roo pair with “JOHN ASH” imprint, Papua 1907 2d with double overprint (the unique upper left corner block of 4), a Bradbury Wilkinson sample book including printer’s samples of Cyprus 1928 Anniversary set plus issued stamps of Iraq, Turkey and Greece, Ethiopia 1943 Restoration of Obelisk set on cover, Ireland 1922-23 1s error No Accent mint, Long Island 1916 2½d corner block mint, St Vincent 1893 4d die proof in carmine-lake, Sierra Leone 1912-22 unique duty plate group from the DLR day book, and the ex-Howard White Tonga 1897 7½d with inverted centre.The sale concludes with a small number of mixed lots and there are various single country collections throughout the sale, many of which are of a significantly high calibre. But arguably the most unusual lot in this auction is a first day cover for the 1983 “Music in Sweden” issue, signed by the members of ABBA.The team at Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s has worked hard to assemble this sale, and we would like to thank all our vendors for the opportunity to present their stamps and covers here. Finally a reminder that public viewing is available the week before the sale and that private viewing is available by appointment. &nbsp;<a class="ck-btn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://competent-prize-bbe30fc6a2.media.strapiapp.com/S26005_General_Online_1_78be152696.pdf" download="download">Catalogue</a>

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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Group of airmail covers from Kunming to same address in England, the first endorsed Via Air France altered to Rangoon I.A.L., later two with Rangoon censors, later covers from July endorsed via Hanoi, 1942 airmail cover from Burma to Calcutta 'Air Mail Via Lashio & C.N.A.C., a couple of post-war items including a 1949 printed matter Shanghai invoice from Cercle sportif to a sailor on HMS London

China small group of WW2 airmails from Kunming to England

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All world selection housed in ten assorted volumes and loose on cards etc. for sale at auction with estimates to be advised. Includes Libia parcel post overprints on Italy (est. £1,500-£2,000)

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China small group of WW2 airmails from Kunming to England

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