The KEVII and KGV Postal Stationery of East Africa Issues for Tanganyika Envelopes
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1475
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Envelopes. 19267 15c Envelope Proof endorsed "Appd for colour, VS 3/7/26", from the De La Rue archives, unique with this endorsement. Also envelopes overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused and used (4), one sent registered air mail from Manyoni to Liechtenstein franked 20c pair + 50c. (7).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1476
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1927 15c Envelopes overprinted "SPECIMEN, the stamps additionally handstamped "SPECIMEN" (BEC 2a) applied by the receiving authority, believed to be Bechuanaland Protectorate, or violet "Especimen" applied in Lisbon to U.P.U specimens received for distribution to the Portuguese Colonies. Both fine, the first unique, the second very scarce. (2).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 230.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1477
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1930 15c Envelope to Daressalaam cancelled by violet unframed "MBOZI" skeleton datestamp (June 10), the example illustrated in Proud, only recorded June/July 1930, very scarce. Photo on Page 220.
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
G.E.A Overprints
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1468
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1921 (June 29) 3c Postcard franked 3c, from Arusha to Germany, cancelled by the scarce large "ARU - I.VII.21" barred datestamp, recorded used November 1920 until August 1921, extremely worn by the time this card was sent.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1469
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1921 (Feb 8) 3c Postcard from Kasanga to Morogoro cancelled "ARMY POST OFFICE / 2 / NORTHERN RHODESIA", Morogoro arrival c.d.s. This Army Post Office c.d.s, originally used by the Rhodesia forces in 1916-17, was reused at the civilian office at Kasanga from April 1919 until July 1921. Very unusual and scarce, only about five examples recorded. Photo on Page 212. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Postcards
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1471
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Postcards. 1926 15c Reply card, Die Proof of the reply half in the issued design, printed in black on white glazed paper, minor faults to left edge where it was removed from an archival page, four pinholes and a few tone spots on reverse. From the De La Rue archives, very scarce. Photo on Page 220. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1472
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1926 15c Reply card, Die Proof of the reply half in the issued design, printed in black on white glazed paper, endorsed "Appd for wording, JS 11/7/26", light crease near base and four pinholes, otherwise fine. From the De La Rue archives, unique with this endorsement. Photo on Page 220. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1473
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1927 15c Postcard and 15c + 15c reply card overprinted "SPECIMEN", the stamps additionally handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Samuel type BEC 2a) applied by the receiving authority, believed to be Bechuanaland Protectorate. Unique. (2).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
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.
