Great Britain and British Commonwealth BRITISH GUIANA
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 14
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Cat No: Collection
Direct Embossed revenue: c.1850-65 Collection of 12 used cut outs, the first from an 1850 set denominated 10c and 20c, the remaining ten a range of large format values ranging from 10c to $300. A very impressive group of the highest rarity which would be almost impossible to replicate, with none of these values see by McClellan. Ex Derek Nathan (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 15
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Entertainment Duty: c.1920? no wmk 4c black on green, perf 14, part o.g. this the discovery example, and previously only recorded in British Library as a proof (as part of a set of five), with no record of issue, and no requisitions for printing noted after 1921. Offered with roulette perf 12c green 'Sugar Industry Provident Society' Union dues stamp, fine used. [Very few stamps from this Colony have only one recorded example...] (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 16
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Cat No: Collection
Inland Revenue: 1869-78 Group of 18 imperforate proofs from $1 to $40, some showing Waterlow or Saunders Watermark, with an additional $1 black mounted on stout card Ex Waterlow Archives, all unused to large part o.g. Condition mixed in places reflective of archival source, a few with ink annotations on reverse showing through to face, still a tremendous group with impeccable provenance, their rarity emphasised by the fact that this set was put together by combining the holdings of both Foxley and De Magistris. (Image)
Opening GBP 580.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 17
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Cat No: Collection
Inland Revenue: 1869-78 Group of 19 Specimen (16) or cancelled (3) examples comprising $16 deep blue with part PERFIN 'SPECIMEN/ WATERLOW & SONS/ LIMITED', $8 to $20 perf 10 group of 5 overprinted 'SPECIMEN (30.5x2.75mm) in black (4) or red, in seriffed capitals not recorded by Samuel, $1 to $40 group of 10 Perf 15 or imperf ($7 grey) with same specimen type, this set including the key $30 blue-green, and $12 orange $30 blue-green and $40 magenta each handstamped 'CANCELLED' in black, again in a type not recorded by Samuel. A few minor blemishes as would be expected, not detracting from this extraordinary group of the highest importance and rarity, almost certainly originating from Waterlow proof or archive material, with many values ex Foxley and De Magistris. Superb! (Image)
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 2,100.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 18
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Inland Revenue: 1878 $1 black, COMPLETE SHEET of 24, fresh and very fine large part o.g. with the vast majority of the sheet unmounted. An extraordinary survival, this perforation believed by Morley to have not been issued. A unique item, the only recorded complete sheet of ANY of the Inland Revenue Issues and by definition the largest multiple extant. Superb. McClellan R41 (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 19
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Cat No: Collection
Inland Revenue: 1869-78, Comprehensive and intact collection of UNUSED issues of all perf types, beautifully written up and presented on vendor's original pages. Comprising Perf 10 $1 to $10 group of 12, perf 15 $1 to $20 group of 7, Perf 12 $1 to $40 group of 11 to $40 including $5 corner pair, (both sets ex Dr Conrad Graham), Perf 12 $1 to $40 complete set and perf 10 $12 to $40 then a further group of 34 in value order from $1 to $40, including $5 with misperf. This lot contains three examples of the $30 blue-green, including the only recorded fine unused example (of the other two, one is defective the other has no gum.) A few blemishes here and there, although in practical terms this lot would be impossible to replicate; the fruits of 40 years of diligent collecting and comprising the entire holdings for this issue of the vendor, De Magistris, Conrad Graham and Cyril Bell combined! An opportunity not to be missed. McClellan R1/55 (Image)
Opening GBP 1,600.00
Sold...GBP 2,300.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 20
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Cat No: Collection
Inland Revenue: 1869-78 intact used collection, showing examples of each denomination in each perforation, the key rarity in the lot the 1869-75 $30 blue-green the only such example known to us. The sets are presented in chronological order with dates of cancellation, the Perf 12½ issues proving the most elusive with the vendor still having some gaps after 40 years of study of the issue! A remarkable group, surely as complete as exists for this issue, with the $30 ranking amongst the rarest revenue stamps of the British Commonwealth.
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 2,000.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 21
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Inland Revenue: 1869-78 $20 red, perf 12x10, very fine used with neat ms initials and 3/8/74 cancellation. Some missing perfs at right but of minimal importance for this rarity, this the sole recorded example perforated thus. Superb! McClellan R40 (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 22
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Inland Revenue: 1873 (13 Sept) Complete Gun Licence (195x155mm) bearing 1869-75 $4 green perf 10, tied by ms signature of Commissary of taxation. A unique and spectacular document with no others recorded. A wonderful piece of social history. (Image)
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 450.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 23
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Medicine Duty: c.1910 8c and 24c red and black, and 32c, 64c and 16c green and black, each fine unused. The last of which (foor 'value 128 cents and under') is the discovery example and consequently not listed thus. McClellan M1/5 (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 24
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Medicine Duty 8c (value under 32c) red and black, and 8c (value under 64c) green and black, panes of 18 stamps, fresh unused. Usual brown gum and blemishes, still fine for these largest recorded multiples. McClellan M2/M3 (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 25
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Summary Jurisdiction: c.1865 original Stamp-size ARTIST'S ESSAY for the adopted Summary Jurisdiction design, executed in black ink on thin card (61 x 75mm), with ornate printed frame containing the printed message 'SKETCH FOR APPROVAL, An early return will oblige'. An exquisite and unique essay of the highest importance, this the sole example of original Victorian Waterlow artwork we have ever seen or heard of, for any issue. Superb. (Image)
Opening GBP 2,400.00
Sold...GBP 3,800.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 26
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Summary Jurisdiction: c.1865 Die proof denomimated TWENTY FOUR CENTS at centre but with blank corner tablets, in black on sunken card (150x220mm). Light toning, of little significance as only a handful of proofs of this issue are recorded, and most are cut down. A super item, showing some of Waterlow's finest work! (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 27
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Summary Jurisdiction: 1886-91 Waterlow Value tablet Proof comprising all 7 'roundels' for the lower corners at top, and wording proofs for all but the 24c values at foot, in black, on card with die sinking. A very rare proof, for McClellan J1/8. [N.B. One other state of this proof is illustrated, with the 24c wording added at lower right thus ruining the symmetry of the layout!] (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 28
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1882 (21 Feb) De La Rue 24c plate proof in black on wove paper, with blank value tablets, from the upper left corner of the sheet, endorsed 'Spec' with date and initials at upper left in red ms. A most unusual proof, almost certainly taken in connection with De La Rue's preparation of the Waterlow plates after the transfer of the contract. A few tiny thins from previous mounting, still a unique and fascinating item, Ex De La Rue Archives and Illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection' (Vol. II Page 2356) (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 29
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Summary Jurisdiction: 1882 12c orange, 24c black, 60c blue and and 96c grey, De La Rue imperforate plate proofs in the issued colours on Wmk CC paper, without gum. Fine and most attractive. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 450.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 30
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1866 group of five imperforate proofs in issued colours on thin wove card, comprising 24c black (2), 60c blue (2) and 72c red-orange. Fine and very rare, these the only recorded examples. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 31
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1866 24c black, 60c blue and 72c orange, group of three imperforate proofs, without watermark on gummed paper. The 72c with trivial gum wrinkles, still a very fine and remarkably fresh trio. (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 32
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1866 group of proofs and trials comprising 48c and 96c COLOUR TRIALS in unissued milky blue, 12c orange bearing 'WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED' handstamp diagonally in black, in a type unlisted by Samuel, also 10c blue perf 10 and 12c blue perf 12 affixed to archival card, believed by the vendor to be ex Waterlow Archives. A super lot, the colour trials almost certainly unique. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 33
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1866 group of three archival items of unknown status, the first 1871-75 24c perf 10 opt 'CANCELLED' in violet 25x5mm, (a type mentioned but not illustrated by Samuel), 48c perf 12½ cancelled by violet cross and 72c orange, no wmk imperf mint single. An unusual trio ripe for further research. (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 34
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1891-92 24c black, 48c rose and 72c red-orange perf 15 each overprinted 'SPECIMEN' type D11. A unique group, ex De La Rue archives, and illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection', (Vol. II, p.2356) with the caption 'found in an album of world stamps apparently started circa 1860, to watch the trend of designs and processes of the firm's competitors' perhaps confirming that De La Rue regarded this design as some of Waterlow's finest work! A most unusual incidence of Waterlow printed stamps bearing a DLR specimen overprint. (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 35
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1882 12c orange and 24c black, each opt 'CANCELLED', Samuel type D4, and 16c green and 96c grey, opt 'SPECIMEN' type D11 each affixed to thin card, with '16c cents. Green' annotation beneath 12c, 'July 91' below the 16c and 'OCT' 92 below the 96c. A unique and desirable group of De La Rue File copies, illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection', Vol. II, p.2356, the caption suggesting that the 16c was a direct replacement for the 12c. (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 36
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Summary Jurisdiction: 1866-91 48c rose, perf 12 block of SIXTEEN, unused with traces of o.g. Upper left stamp defective and with creasing and blemishes, still a unique and important item showing the layout of the transfer types on the sheet, and the largest multiple of any denomination, ex Dr Conrad Graham. McClellan J5 (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 37
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Summary Jurisdiction: 1886-1919 Perf 14 unused COMPLETE SET with an extra 16c, 48c (3), 50c, and 72c. A few values with minor blemishes or without gum (as is normal for the issue) and $1 with perf added at upper left, though the vast majority fresh and fine large part o.g. A set which would be impossible to replicate, the One Dollar Yellow a key stamp of extreme rarity with only a handful of examples known. McClellan J41/49 (Image)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 38
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1875 mint collection (19) comprising perf 15 24c horizontal pair, 48c (4) including horizontal pair, 72c orange (3), and perf 12½ 12c orange, 24c black (2), 48c rose (2), 60c blue (4) and 72c red-orange. A few unused, but the vast majority fresh and fine mint and rare thus, many of the key items ex Dr Conrad Graham. Selection from McClellan J1/8, J21/26 (Image)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 39
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Summary Jurisdiction: 1866-91 Perf 12½ unused COMPLETE SET with an additional 12c, 16c (6, including a pair), 48c, 72c pair, and 96c (4) including pair. A very rare set, and particularly elusive in multiples, the pairs present here ex Conrad Graham. McClellan J1/8 (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 40
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1886-1919 Wmk CC study collection on pages including plate varieties, Re-entries, cancellation studies and a complete group of ALL of the known watermark varieties on this issue, many of which are not yet listed. Highlights include Perf 12 72 orange Wmk reversed (3) and inverted (3), both unlisted, perf 14 48c wmk reversed (2) and inverted (the former unlisted), 50c wmk reversed, 60c wmk inverted, 60c wmk reversed, (all discovery examples and unlisted), a really quite extraordinary lot showing an unparalleled depth of research. McClellan J34/49 (Image)
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 41
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Cat No: Collection
Summary Jurisdiction: 1866-1919 In depth study of the watermarks, the first a group of 21 all showing portions of the 'ORIGINAL/ TURKEY MILL/ KENT' wmk, a second trio showing portions of 'TH SAUNDERS' 1867 wmk (with large image of the Watermark), and a final trio which between them show a large part 'GREEN & SON/ 1877' wmk. A group which must have taken years to assemble, ideal for an exhibitor. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 42
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Summary Jurisdiction: 1866-1901, a comprehensive study of transfer types present on the plates of all values to 96c, Sorted by printing on 8 pages, with notes identifying flaws and positions underneath each stamp. A truly remarkable study which could only be put together with decades of research. An important lot for the specialist or exhibitor which has to be seen to be believed. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 43
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Summary Jurisdiction: 1887 Provisional 12c on 24c black 25c on 72c orange and 50c on 60c blue (2), with one surcharge in red, and another in black. 12c and 25c unused with creasing, the 50c values large part o.g. The complete set of four values, all extremely rare and with no record of usage it is unknown if these were ever pressed into service. McClellan J51/54 (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 44
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Tobacco Duty: c.1880 Wmk Crown CA perf 14 x imperf, undenominated complete band in red (to be wrapped around boxes of cigars or loose tobacco), with serial number over central inscription in black. This the sole recorded example ex Derek Nathan, with no used example known. Unlisted by McClellan (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 45
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c.1889 Stamp sized die proofs of value tablet for the $2.40 and $12 values, cut to stamp size, endorsed 'British Guiana' in ms and affixed to sunken cards (57x57mm). As McClellan R91, R94 (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 46
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1889 (July) $2.40 to $12 complete original set of four values, opt 'SPECIMEN' (type D12) each affixed to De La Rue Striking book pieces cut down to stamp size but for the $2.40, on piece 30x60mm endorsed at top 'July 1889/ 120 Key, 60 ovps'. The original file copies ex De La Rue Archive and Unique thus. A super set. As McClellan R91/4 (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 950.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 47
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1889-1911 Wmk Crown CA $2.40 to $12 original set of four, $12 value with intact upper margin showing plate number '2', offered with additional $12 value and Multiple Crown CA $3 purple and red on blue, all fresh large part o.g. and very rare thus. McClellan R91/94, R102 (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 48
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Cat No: Collection
Inland Revenue: 1889-1911 complete De La Rue ship issue used collection on pages comprising Wmk Crown CA $2.40-$12 complete sets (2), with multiples of lower values and additional pair of $12 top value, and Wmk Multiple Crown CA $2.40 to $50 complete set, very rare thus, the $50 an underrated rarity. Offered with Revenue stamps used as postage including parcel fragment showing apparent acceptance of the 1905-11 $20 revenue in a combination franking! A super lot. McClellan R91-107 (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 49
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Cat No: Collection
Group of Revenue Documents (5), comprising Bills of Lading (3) for sugar, variously franked, the best a bill for 1174 bags of sugar and bearing 1876 postage 12c pale violet showing BROKEN FRAME variety (SG131a- the discovery example and the basis of the listing in 2021 Part 1), the last 2 documents Bills of Exchange, the first dated 1903 and bearing Postage & Revenue 96c (2) and 24c, the other a 1919 bill drawn in Georgetown and bearing 1913-21 2c carmine (2). A splendid group. (Image)
