Zeppelin mail, Zubringerpost 1933 (May 24): Postcard from Rhodos to Pernambuco, bearing Egeo 1933 Crociera Zeppelin 10 l. green-grey in combination with 1932 Pittorica 25 c. green and 50 c. brown, tied by "POSTA AEREA / ROD (EGEO)" cds in black, "POSTA AEREA ITALIANA / DIRIGIBILE GRAF ZEPPELIN 1933" handstamp in violet and PERNAMBUCO arrival (June 6) alongside. Reverse with ROMA & CROCIERA ZEPPELIN" slogan machine datestamp on reverse. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
1884: Stampless cover to Boulogne endorsed "Corps expéditionaire du Tonkin" with illustrated Anchor cachet "MARINE / SERVICE DE LA MER" in black alongside and "SAIGON COCHICHINE / CORPS EXPE" cds of despatch (May 19). Taxed on arrival with Postage Due 1859/78 60 c. blue, close to large margins all round (Maury T9), tied by "Boulogne Sur Mer / Pas de Calais" cds in black. The cover readdressed to Dunkirk and the 60 c. deleted in manuscript pen; again taxed on receipt with 1881/92 Postage Due 1 fr. brown on yellowish (Maury T25) tied by Dunkerque cds (June 24) in black. Rare. Signed Calves. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7129
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1884/1900: Collection on Exhibit leaves with covers (8) mostly taxed on arrival in France, including 1896 cover franked at 30 c. used from HUE / ANNAM AND TAXED 15 C. ON ARRIVAL, 1889 cover from KANG-YEN / ANNAM sent stampless and taxed 60 c., 1898 stampless cover from TAKTHE / TONKIN taxed on arrival at 60 c., 1898 cover written from Ceylon mailed on way to Tonkin sent back on "Ernest Simons" and taxed at 30 c., 1900 cover from BAO-KAN / SONG-CAU taxed at 60 c., condition obviously varies but some scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Collections/Lots Middle East
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 4156
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1863/1970: Collection of 140 postal history items of the Levant/North Africa and Middle East with a good mix of earlier and modern. The early begin with an 1863 letter from Alexandria (Austrian Office) to Vienna. The are further Austrian offices including "TRAPEZUNT", "ALEXANDRETTE" and "CONSTANTINOPOLI LLOYD". French offices such as "PORT-SAID" and other are included, as well as a Palestine Telegram from "MOUNT CARMEL". Further covers include Iraq and Iran as well as Turkey. In addtion the lot contains a batch of stamps from the afore mentioned countries. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image 12)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Dahomey
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7133
Symbol:
Benin & Dahomey 1883: Cover sent stampless to Paris endorsed at lower left "De Bakoundou Afrique Equatoriale au Baquinijié" (a region between Benin and Dahomey), mailed via England with fine "LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds on reverse (Dec 28) in black. Struck with "T" marking in black with manuscript '50' centimes credit to GB in blue, taxed with 1881 Postage Due 1 fr. black tied by triangular handstamp in black in Paris (Dec 29). Rare and fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7134
Symbol:
1886: Stampless imprinted cover from Akyway (Agoué) to Paris mailed via non-Contract steamer (bâtiment du commerce) and struck in transit with rare two line "GRAVESEND / SHIP-LETTER" in black (Robertson S12) and circular "SHIP LETTER / LONDON" datestamp in red (Dec 14). Struck with "T" marking in black and taxed on arrival with rare 1881 Postage Due (Van Dyck) 1 fr. brown (Maury T25) tied by triangular handstamp in black. Fine and rare but for moronic French dealer's biro cataloguing at corner. Signed Calves. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7135
Symbol:
1892: Stampless Military cover to Paris endorsed "Corps d'Expeditionaire du Dahomey" and struck on reverse with circular Anchor illustrated cachet SERVICE DE LA MER in black. Carried at double weight and struck with "ETABLISSEMENTS DU BENIN / LIGNE L No. 1" circular datestamp (Jan 11) in blue (Salles fig. 1221). Triangular "T" marking with '2' (double) and '30' (rate) at left. Reverse with Paris arrival cds (Feb 3) and charged with Duval 1881 Postage Due 60 c. black cancelled by triangular black handstamp. Envelope faults but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Gabun
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7130
Symbol:
French Congo 1891: Stampless imprinted envelope sent stampless from Libreville to Paris with circular 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE / COLONIE DU CONGO FRANÇAIS / LE / COMMISSAIRE GENÉRAL / DU / GOUVERNEMENT' in blue and "Libreville / Gabon-Congo" despatch cds (July 7) in black. Carried on "Ville de Maceio" with octagonal "LOANGO A BORDEAUX / L.L. No. 2" in blue (July 7) and taxed on arrival in Paris (Aug 4) with Van Dyck Postage Due 1 fr. marron (Maury T25), initially applied and tied and crossed as re-addressed, second example at left neatly tied by triangular handstamp in black. A most unusual double usage of this rare Postage Due. Faults as to be expected but a rare cover.rnrnNote: The cover is addressed to Mr. Jules Hanssen (1849-1931), in 1887 Hansen was named "Cartographe du Congo Français" by Pierre de Brazza, later making journeys to Timbuktu. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7131
Symbol:
French Congo 1898: Stampless cover to Constantine, Algeria struck on despatch by fine "BANGUI / CONGO FRANCAIS" cds in blue (Aug 23) with further strike on reverse, alongside "Libreville / Congo Francais" cds (Oct 7), thence carried on Steamer "Stamboul" and struck with superb "HAUT-OUBANGHI / L.M. No. 3" datestamp (Oct 21) in black (Salles fig. 1264). Marseille cds (Nov 12), Constantine arrival cds's (Nov 16) and taxed there with 1893 30 c. carmine Postage Due. A fine cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Maledives
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 9264
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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
Symbol:
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)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Nauru
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8424
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB ½ d. green, an unused horizontal strip of three, marginal from left of sheet, central stamp variety "NAUP.U", of fine appearance, light tone spot on the variety at base, superb og. Cert. RPSL (1976) Gi = £ 450+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8425
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB ½ d. yellow-green, an unused block of ten (2 x 5), marginal from top of sheet, all stamps with variety "Double Overprint , One Albino", the stamps in the first, second and fourth horizontal rows shwiong variety "Triple Overprint, Two Albino", superbly fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A remarkable and extremely rare multiple for the connoisseur Gi = £ 2'640+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8426
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB ½ d. yellow-green and 1 d. bright scarlet in unused horizontal strips of three, marginal from top of sheet, 3 d. bluish-violet and 4 d. slate-green in unused horizontal pairs, all with one stamp showing variety ""Short Left Stroke to "N" of NAURU" (Row 1, stamp 8), fresh and fine multiples, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 200+.rn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8427
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 1½ d. red-brown, an unused horizontal pair, interpüanneau marginal at top, right hand stamp (Row 1, stamp 8) showing variety "Short Left Stroke to "N" of NAURU", very fine,unmounted og. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 175+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8428
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 1½ d. red-brown, an unused horizontal pair, right hand stamp (Row 1, stamp 8) showing variety "Short Left Stroke to "N" of NAURU", very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 175. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 80.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8429
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 2 d. orange, Die I, an unused block of nine, marginal from left of sheet, central stamp variety "NAUP.U" (Row 6, stamp 2), fresh and very fine with seven stamps including the variety, unmounted og. Gi = £ 425+.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 165.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8430
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 2 d. orange, Die I, an unused block of six, corner marginal from lower left of sheet, Control "I/16" (Plate 3), variety "Watermark Inverted and Reversed", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Pristine and rare: a marginal block of this stamp was recorded by Oswald Marsh "from the only known sheet" Gi = £ 720++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Keith Buckingham, Grosvenor, London, 28 Feb 2006, lot 700. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8431
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 2 d. orange, Die II, a used example on 'Wilson' cover to Handsworth, neatly cancelled by "Nauru / Pleasant Island" cds (June); and a 1919 registered 'Wilson' cover bearing ½ d. yellow-green, 1 d. carmine and pair in carmine-red, all tied by "P.O. Pleasant Island / (Nauru)" datestamps (July 10) in black; Sydney and London transits on reverse. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8432
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 2½ d. blue, an unused horizontal strip of three, central stamp variety "NAUP.U" (Row 6, stamp 2), fresh and very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 475+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8433
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 2½ d. blue, a used example, variety "NAUP.U" (Row 6, stamp 2), tied to small piece by part "Pleasant Island" cds. A very scarce stamp used Gi = £ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 167.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8434
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 3 d. bluish-violet, an unused block of nine, marginal from left of sheet, central stamp variety "NAUP.U" (Row 6, stamp 2), fresh and very fine with eight stamps including the variety, unmounted og. Gi = £ 475+.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 170.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8435
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 4 d. slate-green, an unused horizontal strip of three, central stamp variety "NAUP.U" (Row 6, stamp 2), fresh and very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 700. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8436
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 4 d. slate-green, an unused block of nine, central stamp variety "NAUP.U" (Row 6, stamp 2), fresh and very fine with eight stamps including the variety, unmounted og. Gi = £ 700+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8437
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 4 d. slate-green, an unused example, variety "Overprint Double, One Albino", fresh and fine, large part og. Cert. BPA (1978) Gi = £ 225.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8438
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 4 d. slate-green, a used example with variety "NAUP.U" (Row 6, stamp 2) on 1917 registered cover to Chester, readdressed on arrival to Aberdeen, tied by "PLEASANT ISLAND / NAURU" cds (Dec 30) in black. "Pleasant Island / Nauru" registration cachet in violet at left and Chester cds at right (March 9).Reverse with Sydney transit cd (Jan 15, 1918), "Registered / Liverpool" datestamp (March 8) and Aberdeen arrival (March 10). An extraordinary usage of this rare variety on cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8440
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 6 d. purple on chalk surfaced paper, an unused horizontal strip of three, marginal from left of sheet, central stamp variety "NAUP.U" (Row 6, stamp 2), fresh and very fine appearance, hinged for protection at margin, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'600+.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 172. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8441
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB 1 s. bistre-brown, an unused example of fine colour, overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 23) in black, large part og. A much scarcer stamp than the catalogue suggests Gi = £ 140. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 90.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8443
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1923: GB ½ d. green, 1 d. scarlet, 1½ d. red-brown and 2 d. orange, Die II, all with 13½ mm. Nauru overprint, each in corner blocks of six (3 x 2) showing "U/23" Controls, fresh colours, fine large part or unmounted og. A very scarce set thus Gi = £ 280++.rnrn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8444
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB Waterlow Seahorse 5 s. rose-carmine, an unused example from lower left corner of the sheet, of bright fresh colour, diagonal crease in margin only, trivial spots on large part og. An outstanding example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1970) Gi = £ 2'500.rnrnProvenance: Western Auctions, Cardiff, 28 March 1980, lot 471. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8445
Symbol:
Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB Waterlow Seahorse 5 s. rose-carmine, a beautiful used block of four of perfect centering and rich delicate colour, neatly cancelled by two strikes of "Pleasant Island / (Nauru)" circular datestamp (Sept 2, 1916) in black. The earliest recorded date of use for this stamp and a wonderful multiple for the connoisseur Gi = £ 9'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,000.00
Sold...CHF 5,000.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8446
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Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB Waterlow Seahorse 10 s. indigo-blue, an unused example in a rich vibrant shade, variety "Double Overprint, One Albino", further overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 23) in black. A superb example of a rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1971) Gi = £ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Phillips, London, 29 April 1993, lot 577. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 8448
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Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB Waterlow Seahorse 10 s. indigo-blue, an unused example in a resonant shade, variety "Double Overprint, One Albino", fresh and very fine, usual slight wrinkles on large part og. An extraordinarily rare stamp - just one and a half sheets were overprinted and despatched to Nauru from this printing, a total of just 60 stamps. Cert. Holcombe (1989) Gi = £ 13'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 8449
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Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB Waterlow Seahorse 10 s. indigo-blue, a fine used example of excellent centering and rich colour, lightly cancelled by part "Pleasant Island" cds (2/16) in black. Trivial stain on reverse left-over from the gum and not affecting the fine appearance of an extremely rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Keith Buckingham, Grosvenor, London, 15-16 May 2003, lot 840. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
