Sale No: 298
Lot No: 752
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1915/90c.: Collection of covers (250+) with early Canoe issue cover, 1928 cover & contents from Missionary to USA with 3 d. tied "Tulagi" cds, 1929 registered cover franked 2 s. blue on lilac cancelled "Shortland Island", 1938 cover at 1½ d. airmail rate from GB with "Unclaimed" in mss. and "Return to Sender" cachet in violet, OAS covers ex NZ forces, 1945 cover to Malaita with 1½ d. tied "Lunga" cds, 1947 cover ex "Munda" carried on Ship "Daphne" with cachet (scarce), 1949 RSW 2 d. and 10 s. on FDC, 1950's air-letter usages at variety of rates, "Barakoma Airfield" cover, 1951/52 covers carried on the "Cicely II", "Inaha", "Ozama Twomey" or "Malakuna", 1959/62 covers with Solomans Postage Due usages of 3 d., 4 d. and 6 d. charges on three covers, cancellations from Auki - Yandina, together with a quantity of more modern covers showing village cancels etc. A fine and seldom seen group and a fine genesis of a collection. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
East Africa and Uganda Protectorates
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 984
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Crash Mail of Imperial Airways in Africa 1931/33: Group of 14 covers to Ireland, including cover of 'City of Salonica' posted at 'Londania, Kenya March 16.1931' (Nierinck 310318), ten covers of IA first flight Cape Town - London, crashed at Broken Hill - Salesbury (Nierinck 320129), of which one from Victoria West, one registered usage from Blantyre and two from Salesbury S. Rhodesia, 'City of Arundel' crash at Wadi Halfa, Sudan with cover from "Nairobi March 5, 1932", referring to Ken Sanford only one postcard known (Nierinck 320309), as well as 1933 (Dec. 7) envelope posted at "Dar-es-Salam" with local Wilson Feeder Service to Nairobi, the plane 'Knight of the Grail' crashed during take off in Mombasa (Dec. 8) due engine troubles. A fine and scarce offer. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image)
Opening CHF 410.00
Sold...CHF 410.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 798
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1908 (June): Postcard from the Canal Zone to New Zealand via San Francisco, the card with stamp washed off, struck with rare "DAMAGED IN WRECK / OF S.S. AEON" cachet in red - the ship was wrecked near Christmas Island (now Kiritimati, Kiribati) on July 18, 1908. Rare.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 799
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1939: ½ d., 1 d., 1½ d. and 2 d. used on January 2, 1942 cover (with contents) from Betio, Tarawa (under Japanese Occupation) to Dr. Macpherson, Western Pacific High Commission in Suva, Fiji tied by "Tarawa / Gilbert and Ellice Islands / Colony" cds's in violet and struck with four line "Launch Mail from / Territory pro. tem. / enemy occupied / ÷v!v÷" cachet in violet. Reverse with "Opened By Censor" Reseal in red and 'Suva / Fiji' arrival cds (March 20). Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 800
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1940: Cover from Australia to Ocean Island with 2 d. carmine tied by "Goulburn" machine cancel (Nov 28). Reseal "OPENED BY CENSOR" in red at left tied in violet and cover received back in Sydney (Jan 23, 1941) with cds on reverse; after the mail had been recovered from the "S.S. Triona" which had been sunk by the Japanese but the mail had survived. Cover endorsed in manuscript "Raider Mail" in red crayon on Ocean Island to explain the delay. Rare and very fine.rnProvenance: "Taylor / Belknap" Collections, Christies, Melbourne, 26 Oct 1995, lot 272. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 801
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1922/74: The genesis of a Postal History exhibit collection (71 items) with 1938 NZ 1 d. tied "Christmas Island", 1942 cover to Sir Harry Luke ex Phoenix Islands, 1944 cover with ½ d. pair tied by GARDNER ISLAND cds's, 1945 cover from Tarawa to Funafuti with fine "PASSED BY CENSOR / No. 8" in black and a further strike of this rare mark on cover to APO 709 (Solomon Islands), 1945 cover with 2 d. and framed "PASSED BY CENSOR / No. 3" at Funafuti; 1950/60's "Christmas Island" Military usages, 1961 cover with 2 d. tied by "Hull Island" cds, 1964 cover with 1 s. and 2 s. adhesives used as Postage Dues, thereafter with further scarce covers from Abaiang, Abemama, Beru, Betio, Butaritari, Funafuti, Hull Island, Marakei, Nonouti, Nui, Nukufetau, Tarawa, Willis Island Radio Station etc. A fine and unusual lot. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Goldcoast
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 807
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1898: 1 d. dull mauve & rose, a used example on 1899 cover to Wolverhampton endorsed "Per Mail Steamer" and "Urgent", tied by bold strike of "BEYIN / GOLD COAST" code C cds (Sept 22) in black. Repeated information strike at left and reverse with Axim transit (Sept 23) and Wolverhampton arrival cds (Oct 9). Some soiling but rare - no example of this datestamp on cover in Sacher - just one cover noted in thje 1991 "Ashanti" sale, this used on the same day. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 812
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1901 (5. Sep.): 2 1/2d. ultramarine and orange, 1d rose-carmine, and 1/2 green (3) affixed to 2d. blue Registeration pre-paid envelope to London, cancelled by "CHANA GOLD COAST" (11. Oct.), A faint CAPE COAST (13. Oct.) on the reverse and a transits Liverpool and an arrival London (15.+16. Nov.) complete the documentation of the journey of this attractive letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 813
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1889: 2 d. postal stationery registered envelope, size F, used to London and up-rated with 1884/91 4 d. deep mauve, tied by good strike of scarce "APPAM / GOLD COAST" code C cds (Aug 21) in black - believed to be the earliest recorded usage. Repeated information strike at left, "Cape Coast" transit cds (Aug 22) and Liverpool and London datestamps all on obverse. Some minor wrinkles but scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 816
Symbol:
1905/07: De La Rue Die Proofs for the ½ d. and 1 d. values, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card cut down to stamp size from the day-book, the ½ d. endorsed "Jan 19, 120 leads" and crossed as completed (Feb 22, 1907) in red; the 1 d. endorsed "July 24, 120 leads" and crossed as completed (Sept 15, 1905) in red ink. Rare. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 817
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1913: 1 d. carmine used on 1914 cover to London, poorly cancelled and overlapped by temporary manuscript "OPENED BY CENSOR ACCRA / AND RESEALED" label at top, the label 'tied' by staining from a paper clip. ACCRA cds on reverse (Aug 5) and partial "CENSOR / GOLD COAST" in black. A tad grubby but a very early usage of both Censors. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 821
Symbol:
1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1½ d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "30/1/22" in pencil at right. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 822
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1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "BEFORE / STRIKING" in black and dated "27/5/20" in black ink at right. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 823
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1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1½ d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "29/10/22" in pencil at right. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 824
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1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 s. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "31/5/20" in black ink at right. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 825
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1919/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 s. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "BEFORE / STRIKING" in black and dated "6/2/19" in black ink at base. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-05-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5097
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1874/75: De La Rue composite Essay, stamp size on thick card, with "GOLD COAST" and "POSTAGE / ONE PENNY" all hand-painted in deep blue on Chinese white with central vignette showing the De La Rue head-plate printed in blue. Not illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection". Two small stains do not detract from the appearance of an exquisite and unique archival Proof. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5098
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1879: De La Rue ½ d. olive-yellow and 6 d. green, Imperforate Proofs on watermark Crown CC paper, good to large margins all round and of fresh colours, the 2 d. with minor corner bend unapparent on face, part og. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5099
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1876/79: ½ d. yellow-olive, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of four, fresh and fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Gi = £ 380+.rnProvenance: RL, London, 15 Feb 1978, lot 66. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5100
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1876/79: ½ d. olive-yellow, two horizontal pairs and a horizontal strip of four, used on 1880 cover to Altensteig, Wurttemberg all tied by "B27" obliterators with QUITTAH despatch cds (July 7) at right. 'Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet' transit cds in red (Aug 6) and reverse with Altensteig arrival cds (Aug 8). A delightful and famous cover.rnProvenance: Collection Colin McCaig; Collection 'Ashanti' (Robert Nelson), SG, London, 24 Jan 1991, lot 553; Collection John Sacher, Spink, London, 12 Nov 2009, lot 232. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5101
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1876/79: 1 d. blue in a horizontal strip of four, used on 1879 cover to France tied by "556" obliterators with "PAID AT CAPE COAST CASTLE" datestamp at left (Oct 8) and manuscript '3' (pence) credit in red crayon below. 'Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet' transit cds in red (Nov 12) and London cds on front, arrival on reverse. A fine and most attractive cover. Cert. BPA (1975).rnProvenance: Collection Georges Lamy. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5102
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1876/79: 2 d. green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused example on small card, overprinted CANCELLED in black (Samuel Type D4). Some slightly rough perfs. at base but very scarce and most attractive.rnProvenance: Collection 'Ashanti' (Robert Nelson), SG, London, 24 Jan 1991, lot 70. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5103
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1876/79: 2 d. green, a diagonally bisected example, lower right half, tied to 1884 Newspaper wrapper addressed to Inverness by "556" obliterator with "PAID AT CAPE COAST CASTLE" despatch datestamp (March 22) below in red. Manuscript '1' (penny) credit in red below. A rare and most appealing usage. Cert. BPA (1975) Gi = £ 4'250. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5104
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1876/79: 6 d. orange, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of four of fine colour, fresh appearance, regummed but nevertheless a very rare stamp in a multiple - no example in the 'Ashanti' or Castillejo collections Gi = £ 1'400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5105
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1876/84: 6 d. orange, a diagonally bisected example used in combination with scarce 1883 1 d. blue wmk. Crown CA, used on 1884 cover to Bavaria endorsed 'per S.S. Sherbro' tied by "554" obliterators in black with 'Accra' code C circular datestamp (Feb 27) at left. '3' and '1' (pence) credit markings in red manuscript and 'Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet' transit in red (April 9) and reverse with Weissenburg arrival cds (April 8, error) on reverse. Cover trimmed at base and the 1 d. adhesive lifted for checking but a very rare usage and not unattractive. Cert. BPA (1993) Gi = £ 5'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,800.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5106
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1883 (Jan): ½ d. olive-yellow, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, a used horizontal strip of three, neatly cancelled by three strikes of the "B27" obliterator of Quittah. An attractive multiple Gi = £ 255+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5107
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1883 (May): 1 d. blue, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, of fine fresh colour and delightul appearance, the gum slightly disturbed at top but an outstanding multiple, large part og. Note the smaller value tablet 'ONE PENNY' slightly off-centre to the stamp. There are believed to be but three blocks known - one ex Castillejo, Soler y Llach, Feb 2008, lot 542, the other resides in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. A rarity Gi = £ 3'600+.rnProvenance: Collection George H. Boucher. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 4,400.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5108
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1884: De La Rue Imperforate Colour Trials on wmk. Crown CA paper, ½ d. green, 1 d. rose-carmine, 3 d. olive-yellow, 4 d. deep mauve and 2 s. deep brown, four values being marginal, all fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare.rnProvenance: ½ d. - 4 d. values ex collection E.K. Lickfold. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5109
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1884/91: Definitive set, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, the complete unused set of nine values incl. most of the 'a' number shades, all largely fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 400+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5110
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1884/91: ½ d. green, 1 d. carmine and marginal pair of 4 d. deep mauve used on 1894 registered triple rate cover to Trieste, all tied by "AKUSE" code C circular datestamps in blue (June 2) with "Accra" transit on reverse. 'Registered / Liverpool' and London transits (June 25) and reverse with Trieste arrival cds (June 28). Mnor scuffs at top but a charming and scarce franking.rnProvenance: Collection John Sacher, Spink, London, 12 Nov 2009, lot 189. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5111
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1884/91: 1 d. carmine in a horizontal pair, used with diagonally bisected example on 1894 cover to Stuttgart, Germany tied by scarce "BERRAKU" circular datestamps without code letter (July 14, day inverted) in black. Reverse with "Accra" cds (July 16), 'Liverpool / Br. Packet' cds (Aug 20) in black and Stuttgart arrival. Short paid by 1½ d. and struck with circular "T" in black and FORWARD with two strikes of 'Porto' in black. Charged '10' pfennig due upon arrival in blue manuscript. A rare and spectacular cover. Cert. BPA (1985) Gi = £ 5'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5112
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1884/91: 1 d. carmine, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused irregular block of twenty-seven with Plate number '1' at top, last stamp (Row 5, stamp 6) showing variety "Short "P" and distorted "E" in PENNY", fresh colour and fine, large part or unmounted og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 480+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
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Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5113
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1889 (March): Provisional 1 d. surcharge on 6 d. orange, a fine unused example with 7 mm. spacing, of brilliant fresh colour, unmounted og. and rare thus Gi = £ 150. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 80.00
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Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5114
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1900: "Appendix A" sheet from the De La Rue records, dated "Jan 13th 1900 / Northern Nigeria / Req. 87 / 1899" in manuscript at top; showing four rows with Gold Coast perforated adhesive stamps as issued between 1894 and 1900: ½ d., 1 d., 2½ d., 3 d., 6 d., 1 s., 5 s., 10 s., and 20 s. (£1); arranged alongside proposed Northern Nigeria issue of 1900 - these being shown by IMPERIUM Imperforate universal Keyplate designs (9) in the same colours. Interestingly, eight of the Northern Nigeria issue are marked in pencil with a tick as selected, the 10 s. value is marked with a pencil cross but was indeed selected in these two colours (green and brown). Slight aging and a few scuffs, but immensely rare and one of the few Appendix sheets arranged thus, illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection", edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5168 and in the "Postal Services of the British Nigeria Region" by Jack Ince and John Sacher on Plate XIII. Unique and splendid.rnrnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 27-28 Nov 2002, lot 259. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,500.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5115
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1897: "Appendix A" sheet from the De La Rue records, manuscript dated "March 19th 1897" at top, with proposals for the colour scheme for the issue using the De La Rue IMPERIUM imperforate 6 d. universal keyplate, with sixteen imperforate examples from ½ d. to 10 s. with the ½ d., 1 d., 2½ d., 3 d., 6 d., 1 s., 2 s., 5 s. and 10 s. being ticked as accepted in pencil; together with unaccepted 2 d., 4 d., 5 d., 2 s. 6 d., 4 s., £ 1 and £ 5 values. A stunning Appendix sheet, folded below the proposed 4 d. and 10 s. and the proposed 5 d. and with closed tear at top, otherwise delightful. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 3305. Unique.rnProvenance: Collection Whitfield, RL, London, 24 Nov 1976, lot 200; Grosvenor, London, 27-28 Nov 2002, lot 252. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 4,000.00
Sold...CHF 7,500.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5116
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1889/94: The Keyplate set of four values: 5 s., 10 s., 20 s. (2), overprinted SPECIMEN in black, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce and attractive set Gi = £ 450. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5117
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1889/94: 10 s. dull mauve & blue, a perforated Proof on card from the De La Rue archives, the dull mauve keyplate design printed, the "GOLD COAST" legend and "5s." value tablet painted in red and in Chinese white on pink respectively. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 3303. Superb and unique. Cert. BPA (1977).rnProvenance: Collection E.K. Lickfold. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
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Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5118
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1889: 10 s. dull mauve & carmine, an unused example of this elusive shade variety, fresh and fine appearance, large part og. Rare. Cert. BPA (2003) Gi = £ 1'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5119
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1894: 20 s. dull mauve & black on red, wmk. Crown CA, a fine unused example overprinted SPECIMEN in black, variety "Short "N" in SPECIMEN", fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare, with just six, perhaps seven, examples possible. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5120
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1894: 20 s. dull mauve & black on red, wmk. Crown CA, a fine unused example, variety "Watermark Inverted", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 650. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5121
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1898/1902: Bicoloured definitive set of ten values to 10 s., wmk. Crown CA, overprinted SPECIMEN in black, fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 325. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
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Closed..Jun-01-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5122
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1898/1902: 2 s. green & carmine, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3), marginal from top left of sheet, beautifully fresh and fine but for slight vertical bend on interpanneau margin at right, large part og. with most unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 720+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5123
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1899: De La Rue Die Proof for the proposed but unissued £ 5 value, with GOLD COAST and £5 Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, dated "2 MAR 99" at left in blue. Fresh, fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5124
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1901 (Oct 6): 1 d. surcharged on 6 d. dull mauve & violet, an unused block of four, variety "ONE Omitted" and lower stamps showing damage to "PE" of "PENNY", fresh and fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Normal stamp for comparison, a rare multiple Gi = £ 1'100+.rnNote: The surcharge was set up in a forme of 60 (6 x 10), each sheet therefore passed twice through the Press. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5125
Symbol:
1902: Definitive set of eleven values to £ 1 unused, wmk. Crown CA, overprinted SPECIMEN in black, large part og. Gi = £ 300. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Lot No: 5126
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1902: 2½ d. dull purple & blue, 6 d. dull purple & violet, 1 s. green & black and 10 s. green & brown, unused examples overprinted SPECIMEN in black, all four with variety "Broken "M" in SPECIMEN", fresh and fine, large part og. A rare assembly with just seven possible of each value. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 5127
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1904/06: Definitive set of seven, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, complete unused, together with 2 s. 6 d. green & yellow overprinted SPECIMEN in black; and 2½ d. dull purple & ultramarine in a upper left corner marginal block of four from Plate 1 and 6 d. dull mauve & violet on chalky paper in a lower left corner marginal block of four from Plate 1. Generally fresh and fine selection Gi = £ 700+.rn (Image 1)(Image)
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5128
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1913/21: Definitive set of twelve values, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, the complete unused set and colour shades / Dies / coloured backs on leaves (30 stamps) with ½ d. (2), 1 d. (2), 2 d. (2), ½ d., 3 d. (5), 6 d., 1 s. (4), 2 s. (3), 2 s. 6 d. (2), 5 s. (3), 10 s. (3) and 20 s. with one showing Plate 6 in lower margin and the other from top right of sheet showing sheet '127' requisition number. A marvellous and scarce group Gi = £ 700+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 298
Lot No: 5129
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1913: De La Rue Colour Trials for the 1 d. value (2) in unissued colours, Imperforate on white wove paper without watermark, printed in green without gum and in blue with large part og., each overprinted SPECIMEN in black. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 5130
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1913/21: £ 1 purple & black on red, an unused marginal pair from top of sheet with Plate Number '80' in margin, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A choice multiple of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 340+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
