1858/60: Great Britain 1857 1 d. red, two used examples lettered FD and FE sharing small piece with 1857 4 d. rose, struck with three fair strikes of Kingstown "A10" obliterator in black. Scarce Gi = £ 2'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2824
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1858/60: Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac, a used wing margin example of fine colour, struck with fine Kingstown "A10" obliterator in black. Scarce Gi = £ 325.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 17-19 Dec 1962, lot 376. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2826
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861/62: Perkins Bacon Plate Proof for the 1 d. value in black on wove paper, a block of four with large margins all round. Minor unobtrusive bend but scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 12 Sep 1990, lot 333. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2827
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861 (May 8): Perkins Bacon 1 d. rose-red, no wmk. intermediate perf 14-16, an unused horizontal strip of three, marginal from left of sheet, variety "Imperforate between Vertically" and imperforate between stamp and margin, slightly irregular perfs. at top as usual, fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce variety Gi = £ 350+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 3 March 1981, lot 355.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 175.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2828
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861 (May 8): Perkins Bacon 1 d. rose-red, no wmk. intermediate perf 14-16, a used block of twelve of fresh colour, couple of minor ironed creases not detracting from the appearance, neatly cancelled by six strikes of the Kingstown "A10" obliterator in black. A scarce and charming multiple. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2831
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1861: 1 d. rose-red, a horizontal pair used with 1862 6 d. deep green on 1866 cover to the Duke of Polignac in Paris, tied by two strikes of the Kingstown "A10" obliterator with manuscript '7d.' credit in red crayon at right and 'London / Paid' transit cds (Oct 29) with corresponding circular PD in red. Reverse with Paris arrival cds (Oct 29). A scarce and most attractive combination usage.rnProvenance: SG, London, 4 Sept 1979, lot 46. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2832
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1861: 1 d. rose-red, perf. 14 to 16 in a horizontal pair, 1862 4 d. deep green single example and 1866 4 d. deep blue in a horizontal pair all used on 1867 double rate cover to the Duke of Polignac in Paris readdressed to Maromme on arrival, cancelled by six strikes of the "A10" obliterator with 'St. Vincent' cds (Sept 9) in red-brown below the 4 d. pair and aging at base of cover. Manuscript '1/3d.' credit in red crayon at left. 'London / Paid' transit (Sept 27) and oval PD in red with Maromme arrival cds (Sept 29) on reverse. A couple of minor cover wrinkles but a beautiful three issue combination franking.rnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 12 Sept 1990, lot 386. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2833
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861/66: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for 6 d. engraved in black on thick card (44 x 57 mm.), fresh and fine, very rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2834
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1862 (Sept): 6 d. deep green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, an unused horizontal strip of three, marginal from left of sheet, margin creased but of rich colour and showing large portions of the stamps above, fresh and fine, large part og. A delightful multiple Gi = £ 400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2836
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1862 (Sept): 6 d. deep green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, a used example on 1865 cover to the Duke of Polignac in Paris, tied by Kingstown "A10" obliterator in black, the balance of the rate (2d.) prepaid with the addition of a superb strike of "♚ / PAID / AT / ST. VINCENT" used due to a shortage of 1 d. stamps on the Island with '7d.' credit in red manuscript. 'St. Vincent' despatch cds in black (Feb 24) and 'London / Paid' cds in red of transit (March 16) with three strikes of the oval 'PD' applied (one on the adhesive) to denote full prepayment to Paris. Illustrated in 'St. Vincent' by Pierce, Messenger & Lowe on page 31. A splendid and extremely rare combination cover.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 327. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2837
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1862/68: 1 d. rose-red, no wmk., perf. 11-12½, an unused block of twenty (5 x 4) of brilliant fresh colour, corner marginal from the upper right corner of the sheet showing the central guideline at left, of superb appearance, very fine, dried large part og. A delightful multiple Gi = £ 840+.rnProvenance: Collection J. Charlton Henry, Harmer Rooke, New York, 7-10 April 1961, lot 1208; Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 435; Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 21 April 1977, lot 117. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2838
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1862/68: 1 d. rose-red in a horizontal pair with single 6 d. deep green, perf. 11-12½, used on 1868 cover to the Duke of Polignac in Paris, cancelled by two bold strikes of the vertical "A10" obliterator with 'St. Vincent' cds (Nov 25) in red alongside. Manuscript '7d.' credit in red crayon at left. 'London / Paid' transit (Dec 14) and circular PD in red with Calais transit cds also on obverse. Part of adjoining 1 d. adhesive at left and one or two toned perfs. at top but a charming and rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 331. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2839
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1862/68: 1 d. rose-red, perf. 11½ to 12½ in a vertical strip of four overlapping single 1869 1 s. indigo used on 1869 double rate cover to the Duke of Polignac in Paris and readdressed on arrival, cancelled by three strikes of the vertical "A10" obliterator with 'St. Vincent' cds (Nov 9) in red alongside. Manuscript '1/3d.' credit in red crayon at left. 'London / Paid' transit (Dec 2) and circular PD in red with Calais transit cds also on obverse. A couple of minor cover wrinkles but a delightful and rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection J. Charlton Henry, Harmer Rooke, New York, 7-10 April 1961, lot 1230. rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2840
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1862/68: 1 d. rose-red, perf. 11½ to 12½ in a horizontal strip of four and single 1869 1 s. brown used on 1869 double rate cover to the Duke of Polignac in Paris and readdressed to Maromme on arrival, cancelled by three strikes of the vertical "A10" obliterator with 'St. Vincent' cds (Nov 9) in red alongside. Manuscript '1/3d.' credit in red crayon at left. 'London / Paid' transit (Nov 29) and circular PD in red with Calais transit cds also on obverse. A couple of minor cover wrinkles but a delightful and very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 12 Sept 1990, lot 387. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2841
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1862/68: 4 d. blue, no wmk., perf. 11 to 12½, an unused block of four of excellent centering and fresh vibrant colour with large blank space at base, fine large part og. A particularly beautiful multiple Gi = £ 1'100+.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14-15 May 1957, lot 508. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2842
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1862/68: 4 d. blue, no wmk., perf. 11 to 12½, an unused block of nine, marginal from top of sheet and showing the variable centering (top line huge stamps, second line 'dwarf', third line huge), of lovely vibrant colour, 1st two stamps with manuscript pen line at base and possibly a block retained in the Perkins Bacon records, minor wrinkles on large part og. or unmounted og. Illustrated on the front cover of 'St. Vincent' by Pierce, Messenger & Lowe' and on colour plate III. A famous and magnificent multiple Gi = £ 2'475+.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 57. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2843
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1862/68: 4 d. deep blue, no wmk., perf. 11-12½, a used horizontal strip of three cancelled by three strikes of the horizontal "A10" obliterator in black. Charming and scarce Gi = £ 330+.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2844
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1862/68: 4 d. deep blue, no wmk., perf. 11-12½, a used horizontal pair on 1868 cover to the Duke of Polignac in Paris cancelled by "A10" obliterator and by 'St. Vincent' despatch cds (Feb 25) in red-brown ink. Manuscript credit '7d.' in red crayon, 'London / Paid' transit (March 16) and oval PD in red and Paris arrival on reverse. Slight file fold at right but a most attractive and rare cover.rnProvenance: SG, London, 4 Sept 1979, lot 87.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2845
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1862/68: 1 s. slate-grey, no wmk., perf. 14 to 16, an unused block of four, of lovely colour, fresh and fine, one perf. creased at corner mentioned for accuracy only and unobtrusive, large part og. A magnificent multiple Gi = £ 1'500+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2846
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1862/68: 1 s. slate-grey, no wmk., perf. 14-16, a used example on 1869 cover to London tied by vertical "A10" obliterator in back. 'St. Vincent' despatch cds in red below (Jan 25) and manuscript '11' credit marking in red crayon. Reverse with London arrival (Feb 12) in red. A scarce and charming cover.rnProvenance: Collection L.J. Gilbert-Lodge, Harmer Rooke, London, 10-11 May 1962, lot 88; Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 333. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2847
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1862/68: 1 s. slate-grey, no wmk., perf. 11 to 12½ x 14 to16, an unused horizontal strip of four, centred to top, of fine fresh colour, slightly blunted perfs. at left and a few wrinkles on large part og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 1'100+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2848
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Colour Changes 1869 (April-Sept): 4 d. yellow, no wmk., perf. 11½ to 12½, a fine used example cancelled solely by large part "♚/ PAID / AT / ST. VINCENT" in red. A gem. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2849
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Colour Changes 1869 (April-Sept): 4 d. yellow, no wmk., perf. 11½ to 12½, a fine used example cancelled by superb central "CO / SPE 20 / 74" datestamp of Colonarie in red. A few little wrinkles mentioned for accuracy but scarce and most appealing. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2850
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Colour Changes 1869 (April-Sept): 4 d. yellow, perf. 11-12½, a horizontal pair used on 1870 cover to the Duke of Polignac in Paris, tied by bold strike of the vertical "A10" obliterator with 'St. Vincent' cds (May 25) in red alongside. Manuscript '7d.' credit in red crayon at left. 'London / Paid' transit (June 10) and circular PD in red with Calais transit cds also on obverse. A superb and rare cover - just two covers are recorded bearing pairs of this stamp.rnProvenance: J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 337. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2851
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Colour Changes 1869 (April-Sept): 1 s. brown, no wmk., perf. 11 to 12½, a fine used example on 1871 envelope to London tied by vertical Kingstown "a10" obliterator in black. 'St. Vincent' despatch cds in red adjacent (Oct 11) and London arrival cds faintly struck on reverse. Docketing at left 'Replied 31 Oct 71'. A charming and scarce cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2852
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871 (April): 6 d. deep green, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14 to 16, a used example on 1872 cover to Trinidad tid by vertical "A10" obliterator in black with 'St. Vincent' despatch cds in red faintly struck at left (April 18). Manuscript '4d.' credit marking in red crayon and double arc 'Trinidad' arrival cds (April 20) in black on obverse. Some peripheral aging around perfs. but a scarce usage.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 342. rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2853
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1872 (June): 1 s. deep rose-red, wmk. Small Star, perf. 11 to 12½, a horizontal pair used on 1873 double rate cover to London cancelled by Kingstown "A10" obliterator in black. 'St. Vincent' despatch cds (June 27) in red. 'London / Paid' arrival cds at left (July 14) in red. An extremely uncommon stamp on letter with just six covers recorded, a pair also being recorded as the largest known multiple. Illustrated in 'St. Vincent' by Pierce, Messenger and Lowe on page 40 and on colour plate VIII. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 346.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2854
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1872/75: 1 d. black, wmk. Small Star (sideways), perf. 15, an unused block of six (3 x 2), corner marginal from lower left of the sheet, in a greyish-black shade, fresh and very fine, large part og. An attractcive multiple Gi = £ 360+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2855
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1872/75: 1 d. black, wmk. Small Star, perf. about 15, a used example on 1873 Newspaper Wrapper to London, neatly tied by Kingstown "A10" obliterator in black with fine 'St. Vincent' despatch cds alongside (March 12) in red. Manuscript '1' credit in red crayon, the wrapper with small imperfections but extremely rare.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 345. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2856
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1872/75: 6 d. dull blue-green, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. about 15, two examples, one with insignificant crease, used on 1873 cover to London cancelled by Georgetown village "G / JA 26 / 73" datestamps in red with information strike at left, also cancelled by two strikes of the Kingstown "A10" obliterator in black with 'St. Vincent' cds (Jan 27) in red. 'London / Paid' cds below (Feb 14) in red. Illustrated in 'St. Vincent' by Pierce, Messenger and Lowe on page 100 and on colour plate XIV. A spectacular cover of great charm and visual appeal.rnProvenance: Collection W.S. Davy, Harmers, London, 9-10 May 1960, lot 322; Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 436.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 11,500.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 11500
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2857
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1872/75: 1 s. lilac-rose, wmk. Small Star (sideways), perf. 11 to 12½ x 15, an unused example, obliterated by two horizontal pen strokes, as held by Perkins Bacon in their records and formerly believed to be a 'Specimen' overprint which, in effect, they were. Adherence marks on reverse, without gum (Gi = £ 5'500).rnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 19 Sept 1990, lot 334. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2859
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Colour Change 1875: 1 s. claret, wmk. Small Star, perf. 11 to 12½, an unused horizontal pair of good centering for this stamp, cracked brown large part og. which shows on front of right hand stamp. A pair is the largest recorded unused multiple recorded of this scarce stamp, produced in some haste after complaints by the Colonial Secretary, Edward Laborde, about the 1873 1 s. lilac-rose being too similar in colour to the 1 d. rose-red Gi = £ 1'200+.rnNote: Edward Laborde was somewhat surprisingly happy with the colour of this issue, writing in April 1875 "The colour, although not what was wanted, is better than that of the former supply".rnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 19 Sept 1990, lot 356. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2860
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Colour Change 1875: 1 s. claret, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. 11 to 12½, a used example, some peripheral aging, on 1876 mourning envelope to London cancelled by Kingstown "A10" obliterator struck in red, with 'St. Vincent' despatch cds (Feb 9) alongside. Reverse with London arrivals (March 1) in black and in red. Illustrated in 'St. Vincent' by Pierce, Messenger & Lowe on page 44. A very scarce stamp on letter.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messsenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 347. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2861
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1875/78: 1 d. black, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. 11 to 12½ x 15, an unused block of eight (4 x 2), marginal from top of sheet on thick paper, well centred in a greyish shade, one tiny age spot, fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 680+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 4 Sept 1979, lot 139. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2862
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1875/78: 6 d. pale green, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. 11 to 12½ x 15, an unused horizontal pair of lovely delicate colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'300+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2863
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1875/78: 1 s. vermilion, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. 11 to 12½ x 15, used examples (2), one cancelled by Kingstown "A10" in red, the other cancelled by oval framed "GB/40c." Accountancy marking in black. Scarce and fine Gi = £ 170+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 80.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2864
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1875/78: 4 d. deep blue, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. 11 to 12½, an unused example 'jumbo' example, of brilliant fresh colour, unused without gum. A lovely stamp Gi = £ 550.rnProvenance: SG, London, 4 Sept 1979, lot 157. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 220.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2866
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Colour Changes 1880 (June): 1 s. bright vermilion, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. 11½ to 12, an unused example of fulsome colour, centred to right, large part og. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2867
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Engraved by William Ridgeway 1880 (June): 5 s. rose-red, wmk. Small Star, perf. 11 to 12½, an unused example of good centering, typical rough perfs., dried part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2869
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1881: Provisional ½ d. surcharged in red on vertical half of 6 d. bright green, perf. 12 centrally, variety an unused strip of four, with two "Unsevered Pairs", of fresh colour, of superb appearance, large part og. with two stamps unmounted og. Rare and most attractive Gi = £ 950+.rnProvenance: Tommy Allen. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2872
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1881: De La Rue Die Proof of the proposed ½ d. Keyplate prepared for St. Vincent but unissued, completed design printed in black on glazed white card, datd "13 SEP 81" in red at left. Fresh and very fine, believed unique.rnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 19 Sept 1990, lot 336. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2874
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1881 (Dec 3): 1 d. drab, wmk. Small Star, perf. 11 to 12½, three single examples, a horizontal pair and strip of three all used on 1882 front of mourning envelope prepaid from Colonarie to London with circular "CO / AU 28 / 82" datestamp of despatch in red centrally struck, the adhesives applied and tied in transit in Kingstown with "A10" obliterator in black. 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Sept 11) also on obverse of a famous and extremely rare cover: the sole recorded cover from this Office. Cert. Robson Lowe (1976).rnProvenance: Collection W.S. Davy Harmers, London, 9-10 May 1960, lot 326. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2875
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1883 (Sept 21): De La Rue "Existing and proposed Schemes of Colours", ex the DLR records, the stamps printed on Perkins Bacon plates, with toned ½ d green, perf 12 affixed at top, and vertically placed examples of the proposed 1883/85 isue with 1 d. drab, perf. 14, 2½ d. on 1 d. lake, perf. 14, unissued THREE PENCE on 1 d. lilac perf. 13½ (not mauve), 4 d. bright blue perf. 13½, 6 d. bright green perf. 12 and 1 s. orange-vermilion perf. 12; listed as "Exising Colours", with 1 s. annotated "This colour cannot be improved upon". The overlapping sheet with 'proposed' colours and the 1880 type 5 s. at base now sadly detached. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5532. A few imperfections but extremely rare.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 3 Dec 1976, lot 832.rnrn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2876
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1882/83: 2½ d. on 1 d. lake, a complete unused sheet of sixty (10 x 6) with margins all round showing guidelines at top and at base, one small corner margin piece cut off, of fabulous rich colour, minor aging, browned large part og. with protective hinges in margins, stamps unmounted og. A rare sheet Gi = £ 1'920+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
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Closed..Jun-07-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2877
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1882/83: 4 d. bright ultramarine, wmk. Crown CA, comb perf. 14, an unused block of four of wonderful vibrant colour, variety "Watermark Reversed", fresh and extremely fine, protective hinges on slightly wrinkly large part og. An extremely rare stamp in a multiple: Pierce, Messenger & Lowe in 'St. Vincent' record just three unused blocks of four Gi = £ 1'800+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2878
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1883/84: ½ d. orange, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 12, an unused Colour Trial by De La Rue in the colour of the wmk. Star 1881 issue, watermark reversed, one blunted perf. at left otherwise fresh and fine with large part og. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1956) Gi footnote = £ 950.rnProvenance: Collections Glossop, H. Douglas Bessemer. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2880
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1883/84: 6 d. bright green, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 12, an unused block of four, variety "Watermark Reversed", of vibrant fresh colour, superb appearance, large part og. A delightful and very rare multiple Gi = £ 1'600+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2881
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1885/93: ½ d. green, 2½ d. on 1 d. milky blue and 1891 6 d. dull purple, all used on 1893 cover to King's Norton, England tied by 'Kingstown / St. Vincent' cds's (Feb 10) in black. Reverse with Bristol cds (Feb 22). An attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2882
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1885/93: 1 d. rose, wmk. Crown CA, a used example with fine strike of "CA" (AP 19 / 94) circular datestamp in black of CALLIAQUA. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 2883
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1885/93: 4 d. purple-brown, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused block of fifteen (5 x 3), corner marginal from left of sheet, of superlative fresh colour, guidelines at top in margin, couple of tiny creases in margin only and trace of aging at top margin, unmounted og. A delightful multiple Gi = £ 1'500+.rnProvenance: Collection W.W. Forsyth, Harmers, 21 March 1978. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
