The KEVII and KGV Postal Stationery of East Africa Issues for East Africa and Uganda Envelopes
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1440
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Envelopes. 1903 1a Envelope stamp, photographic essay with unadopted inscription including "POSTAGE", affixed to thick card dated "MAR 27 1903" and endorsed "DUPLICATE", 89x114mm. A unique essay from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 210. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1441
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1903 1a Envelope stamp, photographic essay in the adopted design, a little handpainting to the head and lower right corner (clear of the essay) in Chinese white, affixed to thick card dated "June 30th 03" and endorsed "Dupl", 89x114mm. A unique essay from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 210. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1442
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1903 1a Envelope stamp, Die Proof in vermilion on thin card, 33x42mm. From the De La Rue archives, just one other example recorded, fine and rare. Photo included on Back Cover. (Image1)
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1443
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1904-08 KEVII Envelopes comprising 1a envelopes overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused, used locally or to Egypt, used from Kampala to German East Africa franked ½a pair + single, 1904 registered use from Entebbe to Germany franked 1a + 2½a; 1907 6c envelope unused with scarce wrapper band, and 1908 registered use to Australia franked 6c strip of three all cancelled by large "FORT HALL" skeleton datestamps in violet. (8).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1444
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1912 KGV 6c Envelope stamp, Die Proof in vermilion on thin card, 34x41mm, from the De La Rue archives, fine and rare. Photo on Page 194. (Image1)
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1445
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1914 KGV 10c Envelope stamp, Die Proof in vermilion on wove paper, 70x65mm. From the De La Rue archives, fine and rare. Photo on Page 218. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1446
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1914 KGV 10c Orange envelope overprinted "SPECIMEN", the stamp additionally handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Samuel type BEC 2a) applied by the receiving authority, believed to have been Bechuanaland Protectorate, unique.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1447
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1912-22 KGV Envelopes comprising 1912 6c carmine on grey paper overprinted "SPECIMEN" (the envelope apparently never issued); 6c carmine on white envelopes handstamped violet "SPECIMEN" (15x3mm, locally applied?), unused, used locally in 1917 with Kampala censor, 1918 registered use to London franked 1c + 6c (4); 10c orange on grey overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused, used locally, and 1920 use to Costa Rica franked 1c, 4c cancelled by "SOROTI TESO" double ring skeleton c.d.s. (9).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Newspaper Wrappers
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1455
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Newspaper Wrappers. 1903 KEVII ½a and 1a wrappers affixed by the gummed edges to a part appendix page, the 1a wrapper with the value tablets handpainted in red and Chinese white, from the De La Rue archives, unique. Photo on Page 212. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Postcards and Reply Cards
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1429
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Postcards and Reply Cards. 1902 Part De La Rue appendix page headed "24th Decr 1902 East Africa and Uganda Protectorates Appendix" bearing a ½a postcard proof in the issued design. A unique archival page.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1430
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1902 1a Postcard proof, the stamp with both 1a value tablets handpainted, the final line of the card inscription also altered with "DE L" and "ET D" both handpainted. A unique essay proof, attached at left to part appendix page. Photo on Page 202. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1431
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1903 ½a Postcard and ½a + ½a reply card overprinted "SPECIMEN", both cards with the ½a stamps handstamped "ULTRAMAR" in violet, applied in Lisbon to Specimens received from the U.P.U for distribution to the Portuguese Colonies. Very scarce. (2).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1433
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1908 3c and 6c Postcards overprinted "SPECIMEN", the stamps additionally handstamped violet "ULTRAMAR", applied in Lisbon to Specimens received from the U.P.U for distribution to the Portuguese Colonies. Very scarce. (2).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1434
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1908 6c + 6c Reply card, both halves overprinted "SPECIMEN", the outward card with the overprint misplaced to right by approx 7cm, therefore only reading "SPECI", a very unusual error, possibly unique.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1435
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1910 3c Postcard posted within Nairobi but endorsed "not known R.L.O" with violet boxed "UNDELIVERED FOR / REASON STATED", black "MOMBASA / R.L.O" c.d.s and matching boxed "UNDELIVERED FOR REASONS / STATED ON COVER". The printed message concerns a service by The Bishop of Mombasa at St Marks, which will incorporate the inaugural service of the C.E.M.S. Two scarce explanatory handstamps. Photo on Page 202. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1438
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1921 KGV 6c Reply card, outward half written from Uplands to Malta, cancelled by "S CARRIAGE / NO 1" double ring skeleton c.d.s, datestamps of Port Said and Valletta. A scarce T.P.O datestamp, used on the Nairobi to Nakuru Sorting Carriage. Photo on Page 212. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Registration Envelopes
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1450
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1914 KGV Registration stamp essay, comprising a photographic proof of the first registration envelope stamp with uncleared value tablets, the inscription around the stamp overpainted in black and Chinese white with the new inscription "POSTAGE & / REGISTRATION", applied to thick card dated "17 JUN 1914" and endorsed "Dupl", 88x114mm. A unique essay, from the De La Rue archives, the reverse endorsed "appd 29.6.14". Photo on Page 210. (Image1)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1451
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1915 KGV 18c F Size registration envelope (stamp inscribed "POSTAGE & / REGISTRATION") to London, cancelled by large "FARM 40 / UASIN GISHU EAP" skeleton c.d.s, blank type registration label with manuscript "Farm 40, Uasin Gishu", scarce. Photo on Page 212. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1452
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1915-16 KGV 18c Registration envelopes (stamps inscribed "POSTAGE & / REGISTRATION" both insured to London, 1915 H size envelope insured for £10, franked 1c + 50c with two red insured labels (heavy vertical fold), and 1916 F size envelope insured for £60, franked 25c (2) + 2r with red Insured label, very unusual. (2). Photo on Page 212. (Image1)
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1454
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1919 35c Green size G envelope overprinted "SPECIMEN", the stamp additionally handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Samuel type BEC 2a) applied by the receiving authority, believed to be Bechuanaland Protectorate, unique.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Telegraph Forms
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1457
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Telegraph Forms. 1909 1r Telegraph stamp essay, comprising a photographic Die Proof with the country inscription altered, "& UGANDA" handpainted in black and Chinese white, affixed to thick card dated "Jan 28th 09, 89x114mm. A unique essay from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 210. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1458
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1909 Booklet with "EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA / POST AND TELEGRAPHS / 20 STAMPED TELEGRAPH FORMS" printed on the front cover, one unused telegraph form remaining, with an embossed 1r stamp. Faults to the booklet cover, the form with minor staining, scarce with only two examples of the booklet cover recorded.
