1906: 2 c. red-brown and 3 c. green used on 1907 cover to Colombo tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamp in black (Feb 25). Reverse with Colombo arrival cds (March 15) in black. A fresh and fine cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9265
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1906: 2 c. red-brown, 3 c. green, 4 c. orange & ultramarine and 5 c. dull purple used on 1906 cover to Colombo all tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps in black (Dec 7, 1906) with reverse showing 'Colombo' arrival cds (Dec 21) in black. The 4 c. is a scarce stamp, a charming cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9266
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1906: 2 c. red-brown and 3 c. green in horizontal pairs used with 5 c. dull purple (2) on 1906 cover to Colombo tied by five strikes of MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps (Dec 27) in black. Reverse witth Colombo arrival cds (Jan 14, 1907) in black. The envelope with slight trim at left and the 3 c. adhesives with slight staining but a rare franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9267
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1906: 2 c. red-brown, 4 c. orange & ultramarine and 5 c. dull purple used on 10 c. pink registered postal stationery envelope (150 x 94 mm.) to Pettah, Colombo tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamp (June 9, 1907) in black. Reverse with two 'Colombo / Registered' arrival datestamps (June 15). Seals removed from reverse but a rare usage of the 4 c. adhesive on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9268
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1906: 2 c. red-brown and 5 c. dull purple in a horizontal pair, used on 10 c. pink overprinted registration envelope (150 x 95 mm.) addressed to Yatiyantota, Ceylon tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps (June 1, 1907) in black; endorsed at lower left "From P.M. (Post Master) Maldive Islands". Reverse with 'Colombo / Registered' cds of transit (June 6) and Yatiyantota arrival of the following day. The cover sensibly opened for display, scarce and attractive. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9269
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1906: MALDIVES overprinted set of six values, used on 1906 cover to Colombo tied by three strikes of MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps (Dec 24) in black. Reverse with Colombo arrival cds (Jan 14). Philatelic but rare Gi = £ 550+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9270
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1906/52: Small collection on leaves with 1906 set of six unused (cert. BPA, 1978), 1906 2 c. red-brown in an unused block of four, piece with 5 c. dull purple (6), 1911 cover with Minaret 2 c. and 5 c. in blocks of four registered to England, 1950 set of nine unused etc. Gi = £ 450+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9271
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1906: 3 c. green, two single examples, used on 10 c. pink optd. postal stationery registration envelope (132 x 83 mm.) to Ludwif Zissler, Dealer in Foreign Stamps, London tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps ((Sept 2, 1907) in black. Reverse with 'Colombo / Registered' datestamps (Sept 6) and London arrival (Sept 26). Sensibly opened for display, a fine and very scarce franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9272
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1906: 3 c. green, 4 c. orange & ultramarine and 5 c. dull purple in a horizontal pair used on 1906 cover to Colombo all tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps in black (Dec 1, 1906) with reverse showing 'Colombo' arrival cds (Dec 15) in black. Slight vertical bend not affecting the appearance - the 4 c. is a scarce stamp on cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9273
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1906: 3 c. green, a vertical strip of five and 5 c. dull purple (2) used on 10 c. pink overprinted registration envelope (150 x 95 mm.) addressed to Colombo with manuscript "AR" in blue, tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps (July 1, 1907) in black. Reverse with three red wax seals on flap and two strikes of 'Colombo / Registered' arrival datestamps (July 8). Rare and most attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9274
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1906: 5 c. dull purple, a horizontal pair and a strip of four used on reverse of 10 c. pink optd. postal stationery registration envelope (132 x 83 mm.) to Colombo endorsed "From Malé, Maldivey" at lower left and marked "AR" in blue crayon, tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps in black (Aug 27, 1907). Colombo / Registered arrival cds (Sept 2) alongsiude the adhesives. Slight trim and sensibly opened for exhibit display, a scarce franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9275
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1906: 5 c. dull purple, a single example used as seal on reverse of 1907 cover to Vankaner, India tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS double arc cds (Sept 18) in black. Colombo transit cds (Sept 24) and Vankaner arrival (Sept 29) alongside. Vertical creasing away from the adhesive but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 80.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9276
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1906: 5 c. dull purple, a horizontal strip of six used on reverse of 10 c. pink optd. postal stationery registration envelope to Ipswich endorsed "From Postmaster, Maldive Islands" at lower left, tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps in black (Jan 30, 1908). Colombo / Registered transit cds (Feb 16) and London oval datestamp (March 6). Sensibly opened for exhibit display, a fine and rare franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9277
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1909: Minaret, Juma Mosque, Malé - The unique set of four De La Rue Imperforate Proof sheets on watermarked Rosettes paper with handstamped dates in blue at lower right corner, 2 c. orange-brown "10 FEB 1909", 3 c. deep myrtle green "26 JAN 1909", 5 c. purple "29 JAN 1909" and 10 c. carmine "3 FEB 1909", all signed off by "A.J.H." in manuscript above dates. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP., on pages 4565, 4566, 4567 and 4568. A splendid and wonderful set. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 7,500.00
Sold...CHF 7,500.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9278
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1909: Minaret 2 c. orange-brown (5), 3 c. deep myrtle green, 5 c. purple and 10 c. carmine (2) all used on registered cover endorsed "via Colombo" to Weltvreden, Netherland East Indies tied by MALDIVE ISLANDS circular datestamps (Oct 7, 1928) in black and also handstamped with circular 'R' in red. Reverse with 'Colombo / Registered' cds (Oct 11) and Weltvreden arrivals (Oct 20). A scarce and colourful cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9279
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1950: Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card bearing Imperforate examples of the complete Palm Tree & Dhow set of nine values from 2 larees to 1 rupee in issued colours, all applied to imprinted Bradbury Wilkinson thick display card (113 x 150 mm.) signed in manuscript "Approved 27/7/50" at base. Unique. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9280
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1952: Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card bearing Imperforate 3 Larees blue (Fish) and 5 l. (Products) on imprinted Bradbury Wilkinson thick display card (113 x 150 mm.) signed in manuscript "Approved 14/1/52" at base, reverse with ""7 JAN 1952" handstruck in violet. Unique. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
