634 Fish/Poissons
| Lot No |
Type |
Description |
Reserve |
Estimate |
| 18787 |
MAQ |
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BELIZE (2004) Whale shark (Rhincodon typus). A collection of artworks for the whale shark stamps, consisting of a large watercolor on posterboard signed by the artist Nick Shrewring, with design measuring 18.5 x 12 cm (overall 26 x 20cm), two smaller watercolor on plain paper (also signed) measuring 20 x 14 cm. two pencil sketches on cartridge paper, both signed, one measuring 23 x 16.5 cm, the other 21 x 15cm, a pen and ink sketch on plain paper (signed) measuring 20 x 15 cm, a very large (not scanned) pencil drawing on cartridge paper (signed) depicting a whale shark with a diver swimming underneath, measuring 40 x 25 cm (folded across the middle) and finally, a pen and ink sketch of the official First Day cover cachet on plain paper, measuring 29.5 x 21 cm (unsigned). Scott Nos 1173-6. A magnificent study! Much ancillary material such as photographs, computer printouts, and notes from the crown agent will be included in this lot.
| $750 |
$900 |
| 18788 |
MAQ |
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BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY (2005) Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus). A pair of artworks consisting of a pencil sketch on paper with computer-printed frame (23 x 15 cm) and a pencil sketch on cartridge paper (21 x 13 cm), both signed by the artist Nick Shrewring. Scott No 305.
| $325 |
$400 |
| 18789 |
MAQ |
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BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY (2005) Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhyncos). A pair of artworks consisting of a pencil sketch on paper with computer-printed frame (23 x 15 cm) and a pencil sketch on cartridge paper (28 x 19 cm), both signed by the artist Nick Shrewring. Scott No 306.
| $325 |
$400 |
| 18790 |
MAQ |
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BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY (2005) Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus). A pair of artworks consisting of a pencil sketch on paper with computer-printed frame (23 x 15 cm) and a pencil sketch on cartridge paper (21 x 23 cm), both signed by the artist Nick Shrewring. Scott No 307.
| $325 |
$400 |
| 18791 |
MAQ |
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BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY (2005) Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineusi). A pair of artworks consisting of a pencil sketch on paper with computer-printed frame (23 x 15 cm) and a pencil sketch on cartridge paper (21 x 16.5 cm), both signed by the artist Nick Shrewring. Scott No 309/.
| $325 |
$400 |
See Also Lots:/ Voir Aussi Lots:
| Lot No |
Type |
Description |
Reserve |
Estimate |
| 18700 |
ESS |
COMORO ISLANDS (1972) Skin diver* spearfishing. Fish. Trial color plate proof in full sheet of 25. Scott No C44, Yvert No PA44. Note: sheet was too big to fit in scanner, show top of sheet not shown.
| $325 |
$400 |
| 18724 |
MAQ |
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KIRIBATI (1995) Birds*, crabs*, palm trees*, dolphins*, fish*, turtles. A collection of original artworks (pencil sketches on cartridge paper) relating to the environmental protection issue minisheet of 4 (with 4 labels). First, 4 sketches of the issued stamps with most elements present in the same position, then 4 more sketches of the labels, again very, if not exactly the same as the issued M/S, and finally 4 sketches of individual fauna and flora. All but one signed by the artist Nick Shewring, and measuring approximately 18 x 15 cm (or smaller)/ Scott No 669. A fantastic collection!
| $500 |
$600 |
| 19170 |
EA |
MONACO (1960) Cephalopods. Aquarium. Oscilloscope. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Research on electrical qualities of cephalopods. Scott No 452, Yvert No 530.
| $140 |
$175 |
| 19270 |
FDC |
GREAT BRITAIN (1988) Morel. Bewick's swan. Yello waterlily. Bull-rout. Addressed FDC with cachet and thematic cancel. Scott Nos 1201-4. Linnean Society.
| $12 |
$15 |
| 19626 |
FDC |
CUBA (1958) Felipe Poey. Butterflies. Fish. FDC with Cuban Society of Natural History cancel, honoring naturalist Poey. Scott Nos 608-9,C185-91,E26-7.
| $25 |
$30 |
| 19638 |
FDC |
RYUKYU ISLANDS (1959) Hibiscus. Moorish idol. Seashell (Phalium bandatum). Butterfly (Kallinia inachus eucerca. Jellyfish (Dactylometra pacifera). Unadressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 58-62.
| $25 |
$30 |
