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.
Opening GBP 220.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Issues for Kenya and Uganda Envelopes
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1462
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Envelopes. 1923 20c Envelope stamp, essay handpainted in red and Chinese white on tracing paper, affixed to thick card dated "May 31st 1923", endorsed "approved June 11th for Envelopes", 88x114mm, from the De La Rue archives, unique and superb. Photo included on Back Cover. (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: 1463
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1930 15c Envelope Stamp, Die Proof in red (a lighter shade than the adopted colour) on wove paper, 52x63mm. From the De La Rue archives, fine and scarce. Photo on Page 218. (Image1)
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Postcards and Reply Cards
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1459
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Postcards and Reply Cards. 1922 Postcards Proof with unadopted inscription, the second line including "(KENYA ET UGANDA)" which was altered on the issued design, a pink square handpainted at upper right where the stamp would be printed on the issued card, dated "22 MAR 1922", endorsed "not approved", gum stains at left. A unique essay proof from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 212. (Image1)
Opening GBP 450.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1460
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1922 Postcard Proof with inscription in the adopted design, a pink square handpainted at upper right where the stamp would be printed on the issued card, dated "5 APR 1922" and endorsed "approved, Herbert Smith, 12.4.22", light creasing and a few pinholes. A unique essay proof from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 212. (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: 1461
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1923-34 Postcards comprising 15c rose overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused or used (3) to Macau, Madagascar or Holland, the last with superb double ring "MASNDI / UGANDA" skeleton c.d.s (spelling error for Masindi, not recorded by Proud with this error); 15c +15c rose reply cards unused or commercially used to Sweden; 10c black cards overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused, used locally (2) or to Europe (2, one uprated 25c for air mail to Finland). (13).
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Registration Envelopes
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1465
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Registration Envelopes. 1930 45c Registration Envelope stamp, Die Proof in vermilion on thin card dated "10.2.30", 64x64mm. A fine and rare proof from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 218. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
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
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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
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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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Cat No: Collection
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).
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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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
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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
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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.
