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4647

Nyasaland Protectorate 1908: De La Rue Die Proof of the frame with uncleared Duty Plates and vignette, printed in black on glazed white card showing handpainted NYASALAND PROTECTORATE in Chinese white, affixed to card (89 x 113 mm.) dated at top "Jan 9th 08" in ink and marked "Dupl." at base. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5202. Outstanding and wonderful.rnrnProvenance: "British Central Africa", RL, London, 14 April 1976, lot 1083; Collection Bryan de Robeck (Sept 1983); Spink, London, 12 April 2007, lot 1447. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF3,500.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4648

Nyasaland Protectorate 1907/08: De La Rue Die Proof on glazed cards (2) for the 10 s. value, frame only printed in black and superimposed over the Die Proof of the King's Head vignette, the upper Proof with small closed tear at top marked "BEFORE / HARDENING" and dated "27 FEB. 08" in blue; the lower Proof dated "30 AUG. 07". Some soiling but a remarkable working Proof, important for both the Keyplate collector and the Nyasaland specialist.rnrnProvenance: Collection Gerald Simpson, Sotheby's, London, 2-3 Dec 1982, lot 290; Spink, London, 12 April 2007, lot 1453. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,800.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4649

1908 (July 22): Keyplate 10 s. green & red on green chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, a used example cancelled postally by BLANTYRE squared circle datestamp (May 10, 1912) in black. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 325. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4650

1908 (July 22): Keyplate £ 1 purple & black on red on chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, a used example, Row 4, stamp 5, showing variety "Serif on "G" of POSTAGE", cancelled postally by BLANTYRE squared circle datestamp (Nov 17, 1908) in black leaving the variety clear. Slightest of rubbing but a very scarce stamp Gi = £ 3'750. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4651

Nyasaland Protectorate 1911 (June 16): De La Rue composite Essay for proposed £ 25 value, the design showing Edward VII head-plate even though George V had ascended to the throne in May 1910, stamp size imperforate on thick card (89 x 114 mm.) with frame hand-painted in deep bright green and lettering in Chinese white, the £25 Duty Plates at top and NYASALAND PROTECTORATE in red on card paper applied over the handpainted design. Marked "A2." at top and dated "June 16th 11" at upper right. One of three such De La Rue Essays proposed for the high 'Gun License' stamp, this however inscribed POSTAGE / POSTAGE, the others inscribed REVENUE / REVENUE or POSTAGE / REVENUE, all are dated on the same day. A rare and spectacular Essay.rnrnProvenance: "British Central Africa", RL, London, 14 April 1976, ex lot 1085; Grosvenor, London, 16 April 2002, lot 1663. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF3,750.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4652

1913/21: The definitive set of twelve to the £ 1 black & red on purple unused, including two shades of the 1 s., all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black or in red (Samuel type D12/12a), fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce and attractive set (13 items) Gi = £ 825. (Image 1)

SOLD for CHF350.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4653

1913/21: Keyplate £ 10 purple & dull ultramarine chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (Samuel type D12), of superb appearance but with unfortunate surface scrape in forehead, unmounted og. Gi = £ 800. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4654

1913/21: Keyplate 2 s. 6 d. black & red on blue chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of fine colour, Row 3, stamp 12, variety "Nick in top Right Scroll", fresh and very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 225. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF100.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4655

1913/21: Keyplate 4 s. carmine & black on chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of fine colour, Row 5, stamp 2, variety "Bullet Holes Flaw", fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 550. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF280.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4656

1913/21: Keyplate 4 s. carmine & black on chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, a used example of good colour, Row 3, stamp 5, variety "Triangle Flaw", cancelled by squared circle datestamp (Sept 23, 1921) in black, leaving the variety clear. Scarce - unpriced used. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF460.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4657

1913/21: Keyplate 10 s. pale green & deep scarlet on green chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of fine colour, Row 3, stamp 12, variety "Nick in top Right Scroll", fresh and very fine, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 500. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF240.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4658

1913/21: Keyplate £ 1 purple & black on red chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of good colour, corner mareginal from right of sheet showing plate Number "1" in margin and requisition number '363'; Row 1, stamp 12, variety "Break in Scroll", centred to left but fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 900. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF300.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4659

1913/21: Keyplate £ 1 purple & black on red chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of fine colour, Row 3, stamp 12, variety "Nick in top Right Scroll", fresh and very fine, large part og. Superb Gi = £ 900. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF460.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4660

1913/21: Keyplate £ 10 purple & royal blue on chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example from the 1919 second printing, fresh resonant colour, large part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 4'500.rn (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF2,400.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4661

1913/21: Keyplate £ 1 purple & black on red chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of fresh colour, Row 5, stamp 6, showing variety "Leaf Flaw" at lower right, part og. Scarce Gi = £ 900. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF340.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4662

1913/21: Keyplate £ 10 purple & royal blue on chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, a fiscally used block of four, positions 11-12 / 23-24; with second stamp showing "Break in Scroll" and fourth stamp showing "Broken Crown & Scroll" varieties clearly, cancelled by oval "Registrar of the High Court / Blantyre, Nyasaland" datestamps (Dec 2, 1937). Creases nor greatly affecting the appearance but a rare positional multiple with the two major varieties.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 28 Jan 1999, lot 1085. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF600.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4663

1921/33: Keyplate 2 s. purple & blue on pale blue chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused horizontal pair from top right corner of the sheet, with Plate Number "1" and sheet requisition number '0031' in margins, positions 11-12, with position 12 showing variety "Break in Scroll", hinged to prevent separation in margin, large part og. with left stamp unmounted og. Gi = £ 200+. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF100.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4664

1921/33: Keyplate 2 s. purple & blue on grey-blue chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused example from top right corner of the sheet, with Plate Number "1" and sheet requisition number '4336' in margins, position 12, showing variety "Break in Scroll", fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 450. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4665

1921/33: Keyplate 2 s. 6 d. black & carmine-red on pale blue chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused example, Row 4, stamp 1, position 37 showing variety "Damaged Crown", fresh colour, fine large part og. Gi = £ 400. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

4666

1921/33: Keyplate 2 s. 6 d. grey-black & scarlet-vermilion on pale blue chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused block of four, marginal from base of sheet, Row 5, stamp 6, position 54 showing variety "Damaged Leaf at bottom Right", fresh and fine, unmounted og. An attractive posiitonal multiple Gi = £ 525+. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM