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Kelleher and Rogers Limited Sale: 33

Tibet
Tibet Independent State
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1273
Symbol: P
Cat No: TL

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image image 1912, Proof paper showing albino impression of die, measuring 60 x 107mm, with "ley & S" of "Wrigley & Sons" papermaker's watermark, showing die sinkage on three sides; probably used as underlay for the die proofs in order to ensure a uniform impression, Very Fine, an interesting example of printer's working material, ex Bornmann. Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Est. HK$1,200-1,500

Opening HK$ 8,500.00
Sold...HK$ 8,500.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:54:59 EST
Sold For 8500

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1274
Symbol: C
Cat No: TL1

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image image 1912, First Issue, dull ink, 1/6t green (Chan TL1. Scott 1), 1/6t frankings on three envelopes and part Registered envelope from Gyantse, Lhasa, and Shigatse (2), comprising 1/6t pair and two singles on reverse of separate covers, canceled by Type I or XI handstamps, one is "Lhasa P.O." intaglio handstamp in blue, and 1/6t olive green, shiny enamel ink (Waterfall #30), irregular blotchy impression, vertical strip of three and single canceled by "Shigatse" Type XI handstamp on reverse of Registered part-cover, showing registration handstamp on front, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 1,800.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:55:26 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1275
Symbol: C
Cat No: TL1

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image image 1912, First Issue, dull ink, 1/6t green (Chan TL1. Scott 1), 1/6t frankings on reverse of five envelopes from Gyantse and Shigatse, canceled by Gyantse Type I or Shigatse Type XI handstamps; one of the latter is in blue green (rare); two covers have damaged corners, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 2,000 - 2,500, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:55:40 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1276
Symbol: (*)BL
Cat No: TL1

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image image 1912, First Issue, dull ink, 1/6t green (Chan TL1. Scott 1), Waterfall #20, complete sheet of 12, early printing with sharp impression and large margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $480+ (HK$ 3,780). Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:56:23 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1277
Symbol: (*)BL
Cat No: TL1

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image image 1912, First Issue, dull ink, 1/6t emerald green (Chan TL1. Scott 1), Waterfall #24, complete sheet of 12, in deep color with large margins; clichés 3 and 12 show overinked Lion, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $480+ (HK$ 3,780). Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,300.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:56:43 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1278
Symbol: C
Cat No: TL1, TL3

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image image 1912, First Issue, dull ink, 1/6t green & ½t violet (Chan TL1, TL3. Scott 1, 3), single frankings, two of each, on separate 1924-31 envelopes from India (2), Nepal, and Pharijong, comprising 1924 cover (May 28) from Calcutta to Gyantse (6.5) bearing India King George V 1a in combination with Tibet 1/6t canceled by "Gyantse P.O." intaglio handstamp for forwarding to Lhasa; 1925 (Sept.) cover from Kalimpong to Gyantse (9.24) bearing India King George V 1a in combination with Tibet 1/6t (2000 Sismondo certificate); 1931 (Jan.) India 1a entire from Lhasa to Pharijong (1.20), redirected to Patan, Nepal (1.25), bearing on reverse Tibet ½t (cut into), canceled by Lhasa double-ring handstamp; and 1931 (Dec. 21) cover from Kathmandu to Pharijong (12.27) bearing on reverse India King George V 1a in combination with Tibet ½t from the lower right corner of the sheet (cut into at left) and showing "Nepal/Due/½ anna" horseshoe handstamp on front, Fine to Very Fine appearance. Est. HK$3,500-4,000

Est. HK$3,500-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,600.00
Sold...HK$ 2,800.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:57:19 EST
Sold For 2800

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1279
Symbol: C
Cat No: TL1-5, TL4a

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image image 1912, First Issue, 1/6t to 1t, 2/3t the "Potsage" error (Chan TL1-5, TL4a. Scott 1-5, 4a), all crisply canceled by "Gyantse P.O." double-ring intaglio handstamps (Type I) on 1914 Registered envelope from Gyantse to A.C. Roessler in Newark, New Jersey (3.16), with India King Edward VII 4a and King George V ½a applied on reverse and canceled by "Gyantse-Tibet/Siliguri Base" c.d.s. (2.13) and additionally tied by "New York, N.Y./Reg'y Div." oval datestamp (3.15), "Newark, N.J/ Registered" double-ring arrival datestamp in violet alongside; "Gyantse-Tibet" handstamped registration label on front; the 1/3t heavily overinked, the 4a has a reinforced corner crease, Very Fine and attractive cover. Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,500.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:58:21 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1280
Symbol: P
Cat No: TL2

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image image 1912, First Issue, 1/3t, die proof in deep ultramarine on thin wove paper (Chan TL2. Scott 2), by Waterlow & Sons of essay for 1/3t, measuring 61 x 85mm and showing die sinkage at left; minor corner crease in top right margin well away from the stamp impression, Very Fine and rare,

An exquisite example of Waterlow engraving prepared upon the request of the Dalai Lama but not adopted. Only about ten die proofs are believed to exist in this color.
Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Est. HK$15,000-20,000

Opening HK$ 22,000.00
Sold...HK$ 22,000.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:59:04 EST
Sold For 22000

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1281
Symbol: P
Cat No: TL2

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image image 1912, First Issue, 1/3t blue, die prrof in deep ultramarine on thin wove paper (Chan TL2. Scott 2), produced by Waterlow & Sons of essay for 1/3t; stamp size, with clear even margins all around; slight thinning at top, nevertheless Fine to Very Fine and fresh, with clear 1993 Geoffrey Flack certificate. Est. HK$3,500-4,000

Est. HK$3,500-4,000

Opening HK$ 10,000.00
Sold...HK$ 10,000.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 13:59:28 EST
Sold For 10000

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1282
Symbol: *
Cat No: TL2

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image image 1912, First Issue, 1/3t, die proof in bright yellow green (Chan TL2. Scott 2), Waterlow & Sons die proof of essay for 1/3t value; measures 56 x 101mm and shows die sinkage at top and partly at foot; indicative of the high standard of the Waterlow engravers, Extremely Fine, very rare in this color. Est. HK$25,000-30,000

Est. HK$25,000-30,000

Opening HK$ 25,000.00
Sold...HK$ 30,000.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:00:12 EST
Sold For 30000

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1283
Symbol: (*)BL
Cat No: TL2

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image image 1912, First Issue, dull ink, 1/3t bright blue (Chan TL2. Scott 2), Waterfall #35, complete sheet of 12, sharp impression indicative of an early printing, large margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $480+ (HK$ 3,780). Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 1,400.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:01:04 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1284
Symbol: (*)BL
Cat No: TL5

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image image 1912, First Issue, dull ink, 1t orange red (Chan TL5. Scott 5), Waterfall #73, complete sheet of 12, with deep color and ample margins, cliché 12 the "broken tail" variety, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $660+ (HK$ 5,200). Est. HK$1,800-2,400

Est. HK$1,800-2,400

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,200.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:00:51 EST
Sold For 1200

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1285
Symbol: (*)BL
Cat No: TL6

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image image 1950, First Issue, dull ink, 1s gray green (Chan TL6. Scott 6), Waterfall #81, complete sheet of 12, overinked at left, full to ample margins, close but clear at lower left, without gum as issued; tiny staple hole or pinhole in right frame line of cliché 8 (most sheets of the 1-sang have staple holes, as it was believed that the sheets were stapled together in pads), Fine to Very Fine, with 1993 Geoffrey Flack certificate. Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 3,600.00
Sold...HK$ 3,600.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:01:41 EST
Sold For 3600

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1286
Symbol: (*)BL
Cat No: TL7

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image image 1922, First Issue, shiny enamel ink, 1/6t olive green (Chan TL7. Scott 1a), Waterfall #32, complete sheet of 12, good to ample margins, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $720+ (HK$ 5,670). Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:02:05 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1287
Symbol: C
Cat No: TL9a

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image image 1930, First Issue, shiny enamel ink, ½t pale reddish purple (Chan TL9a. Scott 3d), Waterfall #51, canceled by "Lhassa P.O." double-ring handstamp on 1931 (Feb.) envelope from Lhasa to Kathmandu, Nepal (2.19), in combination with India King George V 3p and 1a applied on reverse and canceled by "Pharijong" c.d.s. (2.14), with "Nepal" arrival c.d.s. adjacent; cover a little reduced at left and has creasing not actually affecting stamps, Fine to Very Fine usage. Est. HK$1,800-2,400

Est. HK$1,800-2,400

Opening HK$ 1,200.00
Sold...HK$ 1,400.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:02:23 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1288
Symbol: (*)BL
Cat No: TL9a

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image image 1930, First Issue, shiny enamel ink, ½t lilac (Chan TL9a. Scott 3d), Waterfall #51, complete sheet of 12, diagonal pre-printing paper fold at top left corner, good even margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott $1,200+ (HK$ 9,450). Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Est. HK$3,000-4,000

Opening HK$ 2,000.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:02:46 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1289
Symbol: C
Cat No: TL10

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image image 1912, First Issue, shiny enamel ink, 2/3t carmine (Chan TL10. Scott 4h), Waterfall #64, canceled by "Lhassa P.O." double-ring handstamp on ca. 1925 Registered blue linen envelope to Major F.M. Bailey, the Political Officer at Gangkok, showing manuscript registered ornamental notation adjacent, Fine to Very Fine. Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Est. HK$1,500-2,000

Opening HK$ 1,000.00
Sold...HK$ 1,100.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:03:12 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1290
Symbol: (*)BL
Cat No: TL10b, TL10bi

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image image 1912, First Issue, shiny enamel ink, 2/3t carmine (Chan TL10b, TL10bi. Scott 4h, 4hi), Waterfall #66, complete sheet of 12, large to ample margins, clichés 6-7 with the "Potsage" error, without gum as issued; cliché 2 has natural paper flaw resulting in small hole, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,450+ (HK$ 11,420). Est. HK$1,800-2,400

Est. HK$1,800-2,400

Opening HK$ 1,800.00
Sold...HK$ 2,200.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:03:47 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1291
Symbol: */o/C
Cat No: TL12-13

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image image 1914, Second Issue, dull ink, 4t-8t, small selection (Chan TL12-13. Scott 7-8), comprising 4t dark blue and 4t dull gray used, and 8t rose pink unused (corner example) and used (2); also two covers bearing 8t reprints, pair and single respectively, Fine to Very Fine, imaged online. Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Est. HK$2,500-3,000

Opening HK$ 5,000.00
Sold...HK$ 5,000.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:04:28 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1292
Symbol: C
Cat No: TL12a

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image image 1914, Second Issue, dull ink, 4t dull gray blue (Chan TL12a. Scott 7), canceled by distinctive "Lhassa P.O." large double-ring handstamp (Type IV); cover has vertical crease at far left, Very Fine philatelic cover. Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Est. HK$2,000-2,500

Opening HK$ 2,800.00
Sold...HK$ 3,000.00


Closed..Dec-14-2021, 14:06:36 EST
Sold For 3000

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