Typeset at "The Fiji Times" Office, Levuka 1870: 3 d. black on rose thin quadrille paper, a used example, position 19 on the composite sheet of 24 subjects, large margins all round, cancelled my manuscript "#" in pen, fresh colour and fine appearance; a rare stamp Gi = £ 5'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8252
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Typeset at "The Fiji Times" Office, Levuka 1871: 6 d. black on rose thin vertically ribbed paper, an unused example with large margins all round, position 5 on the composite sheet of 24 subjects, of good colour and fine appearance, unused without gum. A fine and rare stamp Gi = £ 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8253
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Typeset at "The Fiji Times" Office, Levuka 1871: 6 d. and 1 s. black on rose thin vertically ribbed paper, an unused vertical pair, from the top left corner of the sheet, positions 1 and 7 on the composite sheet of 24 subjects, large margins all round, of fine fresh colour, large part og. A rare and spendid multiple. Cert., BPA (1983) Gi = £ 3'300+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 8256
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Cakobau Pence Issue. Engraved and electrotyped by A. L. Jackson, Govt. Printing Office, Sydney 1871 (Oct): 3 d. yellow-green, perf. 12½, an unused block of nine, marginal from base of sheet, positions 24-26/34-36/44-46, of fine centering and colour, top horizontal row showing impressed FIJI POSTAGE Watermark, fresh and fine, hinged for protection on large part og. with seven stamps unmounted og. A very scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'150+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8257
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Cakobau Pence Issue. Engraved and electrotyped by A. L. Jackson, Govt. Printing Office, Sydney 1871 (Oct): 6 d. rose, perf. 12½, an unused block of nine, marginal from top of sheet, positions 4-6/14-16/24-26, of fine centering and colour, third horizontal row showing impressed FIJI POSTAGE Watermark Inverted, fresh and fine, hinged for protection on large part or unmounted og. A very scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'500+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8258
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Surcharged at Govt. Printing Office, Sydney 1872 (Jan 13): "Two / Cents" surcharged in black on 1 d. deep blue, an unused block of four, marginal from base of sheet, of fine colour and well centred for the issue, hinged at top and with one trivial toned perf. on lower stamp, fine and scarce, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Gi = £ 220+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8259
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Surcharged at Govt. Printing Office, Sydney 1872 (Jan 13): "Twelve / Cents" surcharged in black on 6 d. carmine-rose, an unused example, centred to upper right and with some blunted perfs. of no significance, with diagonal "Specimen" in ink manuscript reading up; large part og. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2006) (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8260
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 2 c. on 1 d. blue, overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5) in black, an unused example of excellent colour and good centering, paper hinge remnant on large part og. A delightful example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2001) Gi = £ 1'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8261
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 2 c. on 1 d. blue overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5) in black, a fine used example centred to right, lightly cancelled in black. Scarce. Cert. RPSL (1983) Gi = £ 300. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 8262
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 2 c. on 1 d. blue, overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5) in black, a used example of excellent colour and centering, variety "Round Raised Stop after V.", lightly cancelled leaving the variety clear. An exceptional example of this rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1949) Gi = £ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 12 Oct 2012, lot 126. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8263
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 2 c. on 1 d. blue, overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5) in black, a used horizontal pair, lightly cancelled by sunburst numeral in black. Right hand stamp with corner crease at top right not greatly detracting from the appearance, left hand stamp superb, an attractive and scarce multiple Gi = £ 600+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 12 Oct 2012, lot 125. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8264
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 6 c. on 3 d. green, overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5) in black, an unused example of excellent colour and well centred, paper hinge remnant on large part og. A delightful example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2001) Gi = £ 2'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8265
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 12 c. on 6 c. rose, overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5) in black, an unused example, well centred and of good colour, fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 900. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8266
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 12 c. on 6 c. rose, an unused vertical se-tenant pair, upper stamp overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5) in black, lower stamp from fourth horizontal row overprinted Roman V.R. (Type 6) in black, a pair of wonderful fresh colour and perfect centering, fresh and very fine, large part og. Pristine for this rarity. Cert. BPA (2003) Gi = £ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, June 2003.rn Spink, London, 14 Oct 2009, lot 150. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8267
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 12 c. on 6 d. rose overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5) in black, a fine used example centred to right, cancelled by "Levuka" datestamp (1875) in black. Scarce Gi = £ 275. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8268
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 2 c. on 1 d. blue overprinted Roman V.R. (Type 6) in black, a fine used example of good centering and perforations for the issue, cancelled by "Levuka" datestamp (April 24, 1876) in black. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8269
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 6 c. on 3 d. green overprinted Roman V.R. (Type 6) in black, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet, of fine deep colour, good perforations for the issue, hinged for protection, part og. A very rare stamp so fine. Cert. BPA (1960) Gi = £ 2'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8270
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 6 c. on 3 d. green overprinted Roman V.R. (Type 6) in black, a fine used example cancelled solely by oval "N.S.W." in black. A scarce and most attractive stamp. Signed E. Diena. Cert. RPSL (2004) Gi = £ 950. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8271
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 12 c. on 6 d. rose overprinted Roman V.R. (Type 6) in black, an unused example, of fresh vibrant colour, minor corner bend and thin spot, unused without gum; despite imperfections an extremely elusive stamp. Cert. BPA (1998) Gi = £ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Robertson, Christie's, London, 3 June 1992, lot 42.rn Spink, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1347. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8272
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 12 c. on 6 d. rose overprinted Roman V.R. (Type 6) in black, an unused example, variety "Overprint Inverted", well centred but with repaired closed tear at right, unused without gum; despite imperfections an extremely elusive stamp - the collections of Threlford, Robertson, Meis and Evans possessed no examples of this stamp, of which just 20 examples could exist. Cert. BPA (1981) Gi = £ 7'000.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8273
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Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 12 c. on 6 d. rose overprinted Roman V.R. (Type 6) in black, a fine used example with good perforations for the issue, centred to right, cancelled by "Levuka" datestamp in black. Cert. RPSL (1980) Gi = £ 300. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8274
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Cat No: Collection
Overprinted at "The Polynesian Gazette", Levuka 1874 (Oct 21): 12 c. on 6 d. rose overprinted Roman V.R. (Type 6) in black, a fine used example of good centering and perforations for the issue, variety "No Stop after "R" of V.R.", extraordinarily lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. Exceptional Gi = £ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 4 June 2003, lot 133. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8275
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Surcharged "2 d." at the Polynesian Gazette Office, Levuka 1875 (April): 2 d. in red on 6 c. on 3 d. green (Gothic V.R.), a fine used example, well centred and of excellent fresh colour, variety "No Stop after 2 d." (Row 1, stamp 2), lightly cancelled by "Levuka" datestamp (1876) in black, leaving the variety clear. Superb. Judging by date and sender of the certificate probably ex Sir Lacon Threlford. Cert. RPS (1975) Gi = £ 800.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 4 June 2003, lot 136. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8276
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Surcharged "2 d." at the Polynesian Gazette Office, Levuka 1875 (April): 2 d. in red on 6 c. on 3 d. green, an unused vertical se-tenant pair with upper stamp Gothic V.R. (Type 5) and lower stamp Roman V.R. (Type 6), upper stamp with part FIJI POSTAGE watermark, of remarkably fine colour and centering, large part og. A magnificent example of this rarity in extraordinary quality Gi = £ 6'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8277
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Cat No: Collection
Surcharged "2 d." at the Polynesian Gazette Office, Levuka 1875 (April): 2 d. in red on 6 c. on 3 d. green (Gothic V.R.), a fine used example, a few blunted perfs. but well centred and of good colour, variety "No Stop after 2 d." (Row 1, stamp 2), lightly cancelled by "Bau" manuscript in ink (Vanua Levu Island), leaving the variety clear. Superb. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2001) Gi = £ 800+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8278
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Additionally Surcharged at "The Polynesian Gazette" 1875 (Sept 30): 2 d. in black (Type 7) on "Six / Cents" on 3 d. yellow-green, overprinted Gothic V.R. (Type 5), an unused example of fine colour and appearance, thinned at base, part og. Cert. RPS OF Victoria (2001), BPA (2008) Gi = £ 1'900. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8279
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Surcharged "2 d." at the Polynesian Gazette Office, Levuka 1875 (Sept): 2 d. in black on 6 c. on 3 d. green (Roman V.R.), an unused example with somewhat regular bluented perfs., well centred and of fine fresh colour, large part og. An extremely rare stamp in the foremost quality. Cert. RPSL (1968) Gi = £ 2'500. rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 4 June 2003, lot 138. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8280
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Surcharged "2 d." and "V.R." at the Polynesian Gazette Office, Levuka 1875 (Nov 20): 2 d. on 12 c. on 6 d. rose, Gothic V.R. (Type 5), an unused example with good perforations and of fresh colour, variety "Inverted "A" for "V" in V.R.", fine, large part og. The variety occurred on just three positions on the sheet of 50 subjects. A rare stamp. Gi = £ 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Prestige Philately, Melbourne, 12 Oct 2012, lot 148. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8282
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
On paper lithographed "VR" 1877 (Jan 5): 1 d. grey-blue on wove paper, an unused horizontal pair showing variety "Double Print" - especially noticeable in the FIJI tablets at top, and also "Imperforate between Vertically", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. An extraordinary combination of the two varieties in wonderful condition Gi = £ 550 + £ 850.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, 4 June 2003, lot 144. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8283
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On paper lithographed "VR" 1877 (Jan 5): 1 d. blue in a greyish shade on horizontally laid paper, an unused horizontal strip of four from the Printer's Waste / Trial sheets, perf. 12½ and showing variety "Imperforate between Vertically", the first, third and fourth stamps especially showing doubling of FIJI in top label and not as prominently in the Duty Plate at base, an interesting multiple with large part thick brown gum. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8284
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
On paper lithographed "VR" 1877 (Jan 5): 1 d. deep blue on horizontally laid paper, perf. 12½, an unused example of perfect centering and fine colour, showing variety "Void Corner" at top left (Row 2, stamp 1, position 11), fresh and very fine, large part og. A lovely stamp Gi = £ 400.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Robertson, Christie's, London, 3 June 1992, lot 76.rn Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 17-19 Jan 2007, lot 241. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8286
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On paper lithographed "VR" 1877 (Jan 5): "Two Pence" on 3 d. yellow-green on horizontally laid paper, an unused example, variety perf. 10; well centred for this issue, of fresh vivid colour and fine, large part og. Superb and scarce Gi = £ 375.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8288
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
On paper lithographed "VR" 1877 (Jan 5): 6 d. rose on horizontally laid paper, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce and most attractive. Cert. RPSL (1975) Gi = £ 700.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Lacon Threlford, Harmers, London, 16-17 June 1975, lot 121.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8290
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Overprinted "VR" and Surcharged 1877 (Oct 12): "Four Pence" on 3 d. mauve on horizontally laid paper, a fine unused horizontal pair, marginal from right of sheet, variety "Imperforate between Vertically" and between stamp and margin, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 1'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8292
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Overprinted "VR" and Surcharged 1877 (Oct 12): "Four Pence" on 3 d. mauve on horizontally laid paper, perf. 12½, a fine unused block of nine, marginal from top of sheet of excellent fresh colour, slight stain in top row, especially the second stamp but apparent mostly on the reverse, otherwise fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Rare - the second largest known multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Robertson, Christie's, London, 3 June 1992, lot 97. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8293
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Overprinted "VR" and Surcharged 1877 (Oct 12): "Four Pence" on 3 d. mauve used with Oct 1881 65 d. bright rose, perf. 10 x 12½, on 1883 cover to Berlin tied by "Levuka / Fiji" circular datestamps (June 4) in black. Reverse with circular PLYMOUTH / SHIP-LETTER transit datestamp (Aug 24) and Berlin arrival (Aug 27). A very fine and rare cover.rnrnNote: The cover is directed to 'Königlichen Oberstlieutnant und Abteilungsleiter im Kriegsministerium, (den) Flügeladjutanten Seiner Majestät des Kaiersers und Königs, Herrn von Brauchitsch'. The receiver is Bernhard Eduard Adolf von Brauchitsch (1833-1910), member of a well known noble family serving as officers and generals in the Prussian and Imperial army during the 19th and 20th century. Von Brauchitsch served in 1883 in the Imperial War Ministry and was the Aide-de-camp of Emperor Wilhelm I.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 31 May 1994, lot 2051. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8294
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1878 (Oct 17): 2 d. on 3 d. green on wove paper, perf. 12½, an unused block of twelve (3 x 4), marginal from top of sheet, of lovely fresh colour and excellent centering for the issue, some age spots, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. An exquisite multiple Gi = £ 168+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8296
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1881 (Oct 20): 2 d. yellow-green, perf. 10 all round, an unused pane of fifty (10 x 5) from top of the sheet, position 10 showing variety "Stop after "F" of FIJI", the first and tenth vertical rows with some buckling and separation, nevertheless a wonderful and rare large multiple, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 2'400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8297
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1885/90: 4 d. on 1 d. mauve and marginal 6 d. rose, both perf. 10, with 1881 1 s. pale brown perf. 10 and 1891 2½ d. on 2 d. green all used on 1891 registered cover to Noumea, New Caledonia tied by "Levuka / Fiji" circular datestamps (Sept 1) in black. Reverse with scarce oval "REGISTERED / LEVUKA FIJI" handstamp in black. A scarce and most attractive usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8298
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Surcharged at the Government Printing Office, Suva 1891 (Jan 1): 2½ d. on 2 d. green, 1892 ½ d. on 1 d. dull blue, 5 d. on 4 d. deep purple and 1893 5 d. on 6 d. rose with 3 mm. spacing (Type 19) with 1890 4 d. on 1 d. mauve, all used on 1894 registered cover to Clapham, tied by "G.P.O. SUVA / FIJI" circular datestamps in black (May 31) in black. Reverse with London 'Registered /S.W.D.O.' arrival in black (July 23). Some aging imperfections but a charming and scarce franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8299
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1883 (May 23): 4 d. on 2 d. pale mauve, overprint Type A (12½ mm.) in a vertical pair, used with September 1886 2 d. yellow-green, perf. 11¾ x 10, on 1887 cover to Galt, Canada tied by "Levuka / Fiji" circular datestamps (Feb 14) in black. Reverse with 'Windsor-Ont / Canada' cds of transit and Galt arrival (March 26). A fine and rare cover to a most unusual destination. Cert. BPA (2005). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8300
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Typographed from New Plate "VR" for "CR" 1888 (Nov 7): "Four Pence" in black on 2 d. dull purple, Surcharge Type B = 14 mm., perf. 10, a superbly centred unused example of good rich colour, tiny piece of paper adherence on large part og. A truly magnificent example of this immensely rare and famous stamp. Certs. RPSL (1969), Peter Holcombe (1991) Gi = Unpriced unused.rnrnProvenance: David Feldman, Zurich, 29 Nov 1991, lot 10422. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8301
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Typographed from New Plate "VR" for "CR" 1885 (March 11): 6 d. bright rose, perf. 10, an unused example centred to left, with manuscript "Specimen" diagonally reading up in ink, large part og. Extremely scarce. Cert. Ceremuga (2006).rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Robertson, Christie's, London 3 June 1992, lot 114.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8303
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Typographed from New Plate "VR" for "CR" 1881 (Oct 20): 6 d. rose, perf. 10 x 12½, a huge unused example of fine centering and colour, fresh and very fine, slight hinge remnant at top on large part og. A scarce stamp so fine. Cert. BPA (1949) Gi = £ 350.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 4 June 2003, lot 155. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8304
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1888 (Nov 7): 1 d. dull blue, perf. 11¾ x 10, an unused example of fine centreing, large part og. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 225. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8305
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1893 (Feb 14): 6 d. pale rose, perf. 10, 1891/98 1 d. black, perf. 10 and 1893 ½ d. slate-grey, perf. 11 x 10, all used on registered 1895 mourning envelope to Saltcoats, Scotland tied by bold strikes of "G.P.O. SUVA / FIJI" datestamps (July 2) in black. Information strike below and over-inked "R" at left, London transit on obverse and Kilmarnock and Saltcoats cds's (Aug 26) cds's on reverse of a fine and attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8306
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1899 (Dec): 6 d. dull rose, perf. 11, an unused horizontal pair, marginal at base, variety "Printed Both Sides", fresh and very fine, diagonal gum bend of no significance and not affecting the sublime appearance, superb large part og. A very rare stamp, especially so in a multiple Gi = £ 4'500+. (Image 1)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8307
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1896 (July 14): 6 d. bright rose on wove, perf. 11 all round, an unused block of four, superbly well centred and of rich colour, large part og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 300+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8308
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1896 (July 23): 6 d. rose on wove, perf. 11 x 11¾, an unused block of twenty (4 x 5), marginal from base of the left hand pane, well centred and of vibrant colour, large part og. or unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8309
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1881: Richards 1 s. pale brown, perf. 10 x 10, a horizontal pair used on 1891 cover to Ste. Foy les Lyon, France tied by "Levuka / Fiji" circular datestamps (May 13) in black with information strike at left. 'Lyon /Rhone' arrival cds on obverse (July 4). Reverse with Suva cds and Naples transit. File fold away from the adhesives, small closed tear just to left of adhesives and some edge wear but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
