The KEVII and KGV Postal Stationery of East Africa Issues for Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika Envelopes
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1490
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Envelopes. 1935 20c Envelope Proof (145x90mm) endorsed "approved for colour 23/1" (with initials) and "G/Kenya 68/9/4", from the De La Rue archives, unique with these endorsements. Also 145x90mm envelopes unused and used (2, one to Finland franked 10c) and 135x106mm envelopes unused and used. (6).
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1491
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1938 KGVI 20c envelopes with the error albino stamp impression, an unused envelope and an envelope posted in 1942 (Nov 11) at Voi, very unusual. (2). Photo on Page 220. (Image1)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Lettercards
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1488
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Lettercards. 1935 20c Lettercard Proofs endorsed "Appd for Colour, 13/2" and initialled or "OK for pg", from the De La Rue archives, unique with these endorsements, minor staining. Also a lettercard overprinted "SPECIMEN" with additional "1935" date, applied by the U.P.U to specimens held in their own archives. (3).
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Postcards
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1486
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Postcards. 1934 Postcard Inscription Essay Die Proof in black on white glazed paper, altered with manuscript "and" (between "Uganda" and "Tanganyika", with the comma removed), also full stops after "Tanganyika" and "side", endorsed "Appd subject to alterations shown 28/11" and initialled, vertical fold and pinholes at left well away from the printed proof. Despite the Approved endorsement KUT cards were never issued with this inscription, U.P.U regulations requiring the French language to be used in the heading. A unique Essay Die Proof from the De La Rue archives, 160x98mm. Photo on Page 220. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1487
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1935 15c Postcard Proof endorsed "Appd for colour 30/1" and initialled, from the De La Rue archives, unique with this endorsement. Also 15c cards overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused and used (2, one air mail to South West Africa franked 10c), and 15c + 15c reply cards overprinted "SPECIMEN" or unused. (7).
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Registration Envelopes
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1492
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Registration Envelopes. 1935 50c Stamp Die Proof in black on white glazed card, dated "2.1.35", endorsed "appd JS 3/1" and "Kenya 68/9/4", 90x63mm. A fine De La Rue proof, unique with these endorsements. This stamp was only used for the 1935 registration envelope (with the "Postage & / Registration" inscription added around the stamp). Photo on Page 146. (Image1)
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 950.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1493
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1935 Part Appendix Page headed "Requisition No 6819/4, Kenya, Appendix 6th February 1935", bearing a Die Proof of the 50c registration envelope stamp in blue on thin card (32x38mm), the page endorsed "Appd for colour 7/2" and initialled. A unique piece from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 218. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1494
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1935-37 50c Registration envelopes, size G overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused and used, size H used (2, Nyeri to Turkey franked 25c or Lugazi to Australia franked 15c), and size H2 unused or used to USA franked 25c. (7).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Reply Coupons
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1495
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Reply Coupons. 1933-35 Imperial Reply Coupons with manuscript 25c surcharge on 20c (2) both with Nairobi Poste Restante c.d.s, one unusually exchanged in G.B with a Haywards Heath c.d.s, scarce. Also KUT 1958-71 Commonwealth Reply Coupons (4) comprising 35c on 25c (2, violet or black surcharges), 35c or manuscript 50c on 35c; and 1950-61 International Reply Coupons comprising 65c on 45c, 75c on 65c, 1s on 75c or 1s, scarce group. (10).
