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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 103

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
Mauritius - "Post Paid" & "Britannia" Issues
Sale No: 103
Lot No: 123
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 3

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d orange vermilion on yellowish, earliest impression. Position 11, light target cancel, margin full at left to just in or touching at other sides, deep intense color and a sharp detailed impression, Fine. Scott No. 3.
SG No. 3; £18,000 ($21,420).

AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1848 1D POST PAID ISSUE FROM THE RARE EARLIEST IMPRESSION. US$0 (Image)

SG £18,000 ($21,420)

Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 16:52:18 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 124
Symbol: (Cat No: 7

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d orange vermilion on bluish, early impression. Position 11, no gum, ample to large margins, rich vibrant color; few tiny insignificant blue specks on face, Very Fine, with 1938 & 2022 B.P.A. certificates. Scott No. 5.
SG No. 7; £35,000 ($41,650).

AN EXTREMELY RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1D "POST PAID" ISSUE FROM THE EARLY IMPRESSION. US$0 (Image)

SG £35,000 ($41,650)

Opening US$ 16,000.00
Sold...US$ 16,000.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 16:53:39 EST
Sold For 16000

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 125
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 7

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d orange vermilion on bluish, early impression. Position 1, central ringed "2" cancel of Flacq, large to huge margins, rich deep color; some pressed creasing not detracting, Extremely Fine appearance, a choice example of the 1d "Post Paid" issues from the rare early impression, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 5.
SG No. 7; £7,500 ($8,920). US$0 (Image)

SG £7,500 ($8,920)

Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 16:55:11 EST
Sold For 2500

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 126
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 7

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d orange vermilion on bluish, early impression. Position 3-5, horizontal strip of 3, ringed "1" cancels of Mahebourg, margins large to just touching at bottom right, rich bold color; center stamp with tiny thin and light creasing in right pair, Fine. Scott No. 5.
SG No. 7; £22,500 as singles ($26,780).

AN EXTREMELY RARE MULTIPLE OF THE 1848 1D POST PAID ISSUE FROM THE EARLY IMPRESSION. US$0 (Image)

SG £22,500 as singles ($26,780)

Opening US$ 4,500.00
Sold...US$ 4,500.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 16:56:28 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 127
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 11

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d dull vermilion, intermediate impression. Position 7, ringed 6 cancel of Curepipe, large margins all around, rich bright color which is slightly oxidized; small thin, Extremely Fine, lovely choice appearance, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 3b var.
SG No. 11; £3,000 ($3,570). US$0 (Image)

SG £3,000 ($3,570)

Opening US$ 1,250.00
Sold...US$ 1,250.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 16:57:28 EST
Sold For 1250

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 128
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 11

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d dull vermilion, intermediate impression. Position 3, central target cancel, large to huge margins, strong bright color; shallow thin in upper margin, Extremely Fine appearance, a lovely large margin "Post Paid" issue, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 3b var.
SG No. 11; £3,000 ($3,570). US$0 (Image)

SG £3,000 ($3,570)

Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 16:58:12 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 129
Symbol: (
image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 2d deep blue, early intermediate impression. Position 12, no gum, ample to large margins, rich bold color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 1938 & 2022 B.P.A. certificates. Scott No. 4b var.
SG No. 13; £30,000 ($35,700).

A SOUND UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 2D "POST PAID" ISSUE FROM THE EARLY STAGE OF THE INTERMEDIATE IMPRESSION - A WONDERFUL MAURITIUS RARITY. US$0 (Image)

SG £30,000 ($35,700)

Opening US$ 6,250.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 16:58:20 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 130
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 14

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 2d blue on grayish, intermediate impression. Position 3, central ringed "2" cancel of Flacq, ample to large margins, strong vibrant color on bright paper; horizontal crease at top, Very Fine appearance, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 4b.
SG No. 14; £4,250 ($5,060). US$0 (Image)

SG £4,250 ($5,060)

Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 16:59:34 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 131
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 14

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 2d blue on grayish, intermediate impression. Position 6, two strikes of blue ringed "1" cancel of Mahébourg, clear to large margins, bold vivid color on fresh paper, Very Fine, an attractive example bearing a complimentary color cancellation, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 4b.
SG No. 14; £4,250 ($5,060). US$0 (Image)

SG £4,250 ($5,060)

Opening US$ 4,000.00
Sold...US$ 4,000.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:00:28 EST
Sold For 4000

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 132
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 14 var.

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 2d blue on bluish, intermediate impression. Position 3, neat target cancel, full margins, strong bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine, a lovely used example of the 2d Post Paid issue from the intermediate impression. Scott No. 6a.
SG No. 14 var.; £4,250 ($5,060). US$0 (Image)

SG £4,250 ($5,060)

Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:01:00 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 133
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 15

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 2d light blue, intermediate impression. Position 2, circular barred cancel, strong bright color; repaired with upper margin added and cancel painted in, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott No. 4b var.
SG No. 15; £4,000 ($4,760). US$0 (Image)

SG £4,000 ($4,760)

Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:02:09 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 134
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 16

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d red on grayish, worn impression. Horizontal pair (positions 2-3), ringed "2" cancels of Flacq, clear to ample margins, strong color; left stamp with small tear at bottom and right stamp with margin repair at right, Very Fine appearance, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 3c.
SG No. 16; £1,900 for singles ($2,260). US$0 (Image)

SG £1,900 for singles ($2,260)

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:03:13 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 135
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 16

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d red on yellowish, worn impression. Bold ringed "8" cancel of Bague, full nicely balanced margin, bright color; some slight creasing and shallow thinning, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 3c.
SG No. 16; £950 ($1,130). US$0 (Image)

SG £950 ($1,130)

Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:04:09 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 136
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 18

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d red on bluish, worn impression. Bold target cancel, clear to large margins, strong color, Very Fine. Scott No. 5b.
SG No. 18; £900 ($1,070). US$0 (Image)

SG £900 ($1,070)

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:04:54 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 137
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 18

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d red on grayish, worn impression. Vertical pair (positions 1/4), full strike of boxed "Inland" cancel, ample to large margins; creased between stamps and in lower margin, upper stamp thinned, Very Fine appearance, a scarce multiple, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 5b.
SG No. 18; £1,800 as singles ($2,140). US$0 (Image)

SG £1,800 as singles ($2,140)

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:05:19 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 138
Symbol: Cat No: 18

image Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 1d red on bluish, worn impression, vertical pair. Large margins all around, tied by bold mute barred oval handstamps on folded letter from Port Louis to Batavia, Dutch East Indies, manuscript "via Aden" routing endorsement, reverse with "G.P.O. Mauritius, Ja 7, 1860" despatch cds and red boxed "Singapore, Ship Letter" transit datestamp; light cover file folds, Extremely Fine and rare, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 5b.
SG No. 18; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.

A CHOICE LARGE MARGIN PAIR OF THE 1D "POST PAID" ISSUE ON COVER TO BATAVIA. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)

Est. $10,000-15,000

Opening US$ 14,000.00
Sold...US$ 14,000.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:06:35 EST
Sold For 14000

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 139
Symbol: (Cat No: 26

image Mauritius, 1858, "Britannia", 4d green. No gum, clear to full margins, deep color, F.-V.F., a very scarce sound unused surcharged issue, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 12.
SG No. 26; £1,800 ($2,140). US$0 (Image)

SG £1,800 ($2,140)

Opening US$ 2,300.00
Sold...US$ 2,300.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:07:35 EST
Sold For 2300

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 140
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 26

image Mauritius, 1858, "Britannia", 4d green. Light barred oval cancel, deep color, margins mostly large to clear at bottom right, Very Fine. Scott No. 12.
SG No. 26; £475 ($560). US$0 (Image)

SG £475 ($560)

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:08:17 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 141
Symbol: Cat No: 27

image Mauritius, 1858, "Britannia" (4d) green. O.g. (paper remnants), ample to mostly large margins, deep color, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott No. 9.
SG No. 27; £475 ($560). US$0 (Image)

SG £475 ($560)

Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:09:04 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 142
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 27

image Mauritius, 1858, "Britannia" (4d) green. Barred oval cancel, large margins all around, bold deep color, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 9.
SG No. 27; £225 ($270). US$0 (Image)

SG £225 ($270)

Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:09:47 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 143
Symbol: Cat No: 27

image Mauritius, 1858, "Britannia" (4d) green. Ample to mostly large margins, tied by neat mute barred oval handstamp on folded letter to Bordeaux, France, red Suez transit cds and bold "8" decimes due handstamp, reverse with bold "G.P.O. Mauritius, Ju 29, 1859" origin, "Cette à Bordeaux" transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine, ex-Knapp. Scott No. 9.
SG No. 27; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE AND CHOICE USAGE OF THE 1858 4D BRITANNIA ISSUE. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 1,450.00
Sold...US$ 1,450.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:10:41 EST
Sold For 1450

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 144
Symbol: Cat No: 29

image Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia" (9d) dull magenta. Part o.g., full even margins, deep color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 11.
SG No. 29; £900 ($1,070). US$0 (Image)

SG £900 ($1,070)

Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:11:30 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 145
Symbol: Cat No: 32

image Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia", 6d blue. O.g., full well balanced margins, fresh with deep color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 18.
SG No. 32; £800 ($950). US$0 (Image)

SG £800 ($950)

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:11:50 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 146
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 33

image Mauritius, 1861, "Britannia", 6d dull purple slate, imperf. Horizontal pair, barred "B53" oval cancels, ample to mostly large margins, strong color, Very Fine and choice, ex-Emerson. Scott No. 20.
SG No. 33; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:12:15 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 147
Symbol: Cat No: 34

image Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia", 1s vermilion. Part o.g., rich vivid color, full margins; tiny internal cut, Very Fine appearance, an attractive unused example of this rare used high value. Scott No. 19.
SG No. 34; £3,250 ($3,870). US$0 (Image)

SG £3,250 ($3,870)

Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:13:48 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 103
Lot No: 148
Symbol: Cat No: 34

image Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia", 1s vermilion, horizontal pair. In combination with 1863, Queen Victoria, 6d slate (50) on folded letter to London, England, all tied by mute barred oval handstamps with manuscript Via Marseilles routing endorsement, magenta manuscript "7½" credit rate and registry endorsement, red London, Registered oval date stamp and reverse with bold "Mauritius, G.P.O., No 3, 1860" crown circle date stamp; cover with soiled and toned horizontal file fold, Fine appearance, a rare registered mixed issue franking. Scott No. 19+28.
SG No. 34; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:15:05 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 103
Lot No: 149
Symbol: Cat No: 35

image Mauritius, 1861, "Britannia", 1s yellow green, imperf. O.g., ample to mostly large margins, fresh with rich bright color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 21.
SG No. 35; £650 ($770). US$0 (Image)

SG £650 ($770)

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 17:15:41 EST
Sold For 475


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