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NOTE: Cancellations on North Borneo Stamps: For the stamps issued 1888 through 1916, most "used" examples in the market are canceled to order (CTO) with an "oval of bars" cancellation. This is normal and expected in that time period; the values in the Scott Catalogue are for the "bars" CTO cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons Catalog prices both the "bars" CTO cancellation and postally used examples. Postally used examples in that time period are very scarce and costly, usually with a very large value premium. Because of the postally used value premium, such stamps offered as postally used at high prices should be examined by a well-qualified North Borneo cancellation specialist expert regardless of the source / dealer / auction that is offering them for sale.
NOTE: Genuine vs Forgeries of Scott #35-43. The genuine stamps are always perforated 14 x 14 (or imperforate); be sure to measure the perforations on all four sides. If perforated and not 14 x 14, they are forgeries. Forgeries (and genuine) do exist of the imperforates. It is not known to me if any forgeries exist that are perforated 14 x 14, but be cautious. The genuine stamps have fine detail, especially in the horizontal background shading. There are multiple genuine transfer (die) types for each stamp, thus a difference does not necessarily mean it is a forgery. Forged stamps have crude details, awkward lettering, varying paper quality, and various perforations. The forgeries are numerous and plentiful, but would be an interesting mini collection (I sometimes have a group available).
267099
Scott #35 Genuine VF
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1.25
215531
Scott #37 Genuine, 1887 2c red brown Coat of Arms. VF
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7.50
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267101
Scott #38 Genuine VF
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.75
267101
Scott #38 Genuine F-VF
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.50
215533
Scott #42 Genuine, 1887 8c green Coat of Arms. F-VF
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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24.50
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268012
Scott #60, SG #68 Perf 14.5 x 14.5 VF
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.85
268012
Scott #60, SG #68 Perf 14.5 x 14.5 Fine
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.40
215534
Scott #66, SG #78a Perf 14 x 14, 1894 18c green and black Mt. Kinabalu. F-VF
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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1.50
215534
Scott #66, SG #78a Perf 14 x 14, 1894 18c green and black Mt. Kinabalu. Fine
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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1.20
215534
Scott #66, SG #78a Perf 14 x 14, 1894 18c green and black Mt. Kinabalu. SD (Slightly Damaged)
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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.60
215535
Scott #67, SG #79 Perf 15 x 15, 1894 24c claret and blue Coat of Arms with Supporters. VF
REPRESENTATIVE image of stamp design.
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1.90
217139
Scott #79, SG #92a Perf 15 x 15, 1897 1c bister brown and black Dyan Chief. VF
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11.00
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268013
Scott #81, 1900 2c green and black Malayan Sambar. Mint F-VF. Small thin.
ACTUAL item.