The KEVII and KGV Postal Stationery of East Africa Issues for Tanganyika Registration Envelopes
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1478
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Registration Envelopes. 1920 Die Proof of the central Giraffe vignette, the embossed Giraffe with oval surround printed in red on thin card, 63x63mm. A fine proof from the De La Rue archives, believed to be unique. Photo included on Front Cover. (Image1)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1479
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1920 Essay for a proposed 34c registration envelope stamp, a Die Proof of the frame printed in red on glazed paper, with a separate central vignette applied, the details of the Giraffe and surround handpainted in red and Chinese white, affixed to thick card dated "27th Oct. 20" and lettered "G", endorsed "Dupl", the reverse endorsed "appd 10.11.20", 89x114mm. Despite this Approved endorsement on reverse no 34c envelope was ever issued. A superb and unique essay. Photo on Page 216. (Image1)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1480
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1920 30c Registration Envelope stamp, Die Proof in red on thin card (47x55mm), applied to thick card endorsed "REQN 2455/1" and "appd J.H Stanfield", the reverse with oval Thos. De La Rue & Co. Ltd cachet. A unique proof from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 216. (Image1)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1481
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1923-29 Giraffe issue envelopes comprising 1923 50c size G overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused and used (2), size H unused and used; 1925 30c size G overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused and used (2), size H overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused and used, the used items all to G.B or Europe. A good lot, the used H size envelopes scarce. (13).
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1482
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1927 30c Envelope proof, size G, endorsed "approved for colour 20/7" and initialled, from the De La Rue archives, unique with this endorsement.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1483
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1927 30c Size G envelope overprinted "SPECIMEN", the stamp additionally handstamped "SPECIMEN" (BEC 2a), applied by the receiving authority, believed to be Bechuanaland Protectorate. Unique.
