1895-96 "Zanzibar" overprint in blue 1/2a used with central "Zanz bar" hatched circle 13 FE 97 ds, discoloured on the reverse, light corner crease, a fine and rare stamp, cert. Holcombe (1993) (S.G. £6'000). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70597
Symbol: H
Cat No: 2
1895-96 "Zanzibar" overprint in blue 1a, group of three used with Zanzibar hatched circle ds, one with small "z" and inverted "q" for "b", minor imperfections, a useful group for the specialist (S.G. £1'500). (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70598
Symbol: C
Cat No: 2D
1895-96 "Zanzibar" overprint in blue 1a mint with small part original gum, showing small second "z", stained but rare, cert. BPA (1979) (S.G. £3'000). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70599
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: 3-21
1895-96 1/2a to 5R mint set of 15 and used set of 15, with the mint incl. some extras (three showing misplaced overprints), the mint 5R slightly stained otherwise mostly fine to very fine (S.G. £1'200+).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70600
Symbol: C
Cat No: 3j
1895-96, 1/2a blue-green with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Nov setting, with second "z" normal, row 4/6) in mint pair with normal, insignificant hinge discolouration on revere, a very fine and scarce pair with this variety, cert. PFoSA (1996) (S.G. £1'300+). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70601
Symbol: H
Cat No: 3j
1895-96, 1/2a blue-green with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Nov setting, with second "z" normal, row 4/6), light cds very fine, cert. RPS (1951) (S.G. £700). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70602
Symbol: H
Cat No: 3j
1895-96, 1/2a blue-green with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Dec setting, with second "z" small and dropped, row 4/6), used with hatched cds, slightly heavy hinge otherwise very fine and scarce variety, signed Holcombe (S.G. £700). (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70603
Symbol: C
Cat No: 3k
1895-96, 1/2a blue-green with "Zanibar" overprint error (from the 1896 Jul setting, row 7/2), in mint pair with normal, very fine and scarce variety, cert. Brandon (1995) (S.G. £1'300+). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 440.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70605
Symbol: C
Cat No: 4k
1895-96, 1a plum with "Zanibar" overprint error (from the 1896 Jul setting, row 7/2), in mint pair with normal, pulled corner perf. at lower right on variety, otherwise fine and fresh, a scarce variety, cert. Brandon (1996) (S.G. £1'700+). (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70606
Symbol: H
Cat No: 5j
1895-96, 1a6p sepia with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Dec setting, with second "z" small and dropped, row 4/6), used with hatched cds leaving variety clear, very fine and scarce variety, signed Bloch (S.G. £1'200). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 270.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70607
Symbol: G
Cat No: 5j
1895-96, 1a6p sepia with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Nov setting, with second "z" normal, row 4/6) in pair with normal tied to small piece by light cds leaving the variety very clear, very fine and scarce variety (S.G. £1'200). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70608
Symbol: C
Cat No: 5k
1895-96, 1a6p sepia with "Zanibar" overprint error (from the 1896 Jul setting, row 7/2) mint h.r., very fine and scarce variety, cert. Brandon (1995) (S.G. £1'600). (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 450.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70609
Symbol: C
Cat No: 7k
1895-96, 2a blue with "Zanibar" overprint error (from the 1896 Jul setting, row 7/2) in mint pair with normal, slight stain at top right on variety otherwise fine and fresh, a very rare variety on this value, cert. Brandon (1997) (S.G. £6'000). (Image)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70610
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: 7m, 18j, 21l, e
1895-96, group of varieties incl. 5R mint with overprint double one inverted, with the inverted ovpt showing the printer's attempt to remove it whilst it was still wet, vertical wrinkle, scarce as only one sheet of 120 existed, ex Enoch and Harmers 3rd Oct 1979 (S.G. £850), 2a mint with double overprint, tone spots (S.G. £275), 1R mint overprint vertical ex Enoch, fresh gum, light corner bend, again scarce as only one sheet of 120 existed (S.G. £425), and four stamps showing kiss prints with doubling of some letters (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70611
Symbol: H
Cat No: 8j
1895-96, 2a6p yellow-green with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Nov setting, with second "z" normal, row 4/6), neat cds leaving the variety very clear, tiny surface abrasion on cheek otherwise very fine and scarce variety, cert. RPS (1965) (S.G. £1'800). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70612
Symbol: C
Cat No: 8k
1895-96, 2a6p blue with "Zanibar" overprint error (from the 1896 Jul setting, row 7/2) in mint h.r. pair with normal, small internal bend, fine and fresh (S.G. £700), ex SG Auctions May 1968. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70614
Symbol: C
Cat No: 10j
1895-96, 3a brown-orange with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Nov setting, with second "z" normal, row 4/6), slightly toned gum, fresh appearance, very scarce (S.G. £1'000). (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70615
Symbol: H
Cat No: 10j
1895-96, 3a orange-brown with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Nov setting, with second "z" normal, row 4/6) in used pair with normal, neat cds leaving the variety clear, normal stamp with pinhole, otherwise very fine and scarce variety, cert. Brandon (1995) (S.G. £1'900). (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70616
Symbol: H
Cat No: 11j
1895-96, 4a olive-green with "Zanzidar" overprint error (from the 1895 Dec setting, with second "z" small and dropped, row 4/6), used with neat cds leaving variety clear, overall lightly toned, otherwise very fine and rare variety on this value, only eight used examples recorded (of which three are in the Royal Philatelic Collection), cert. RPS (1947) (S.G. £4'250), ex SG Auctions May 1968. (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70618
Symbol: C
Cat No: 13k
1895-96, 6a pale brown with "Zanibar" overprint error (from the 1896 Jul setting, row 7/2) mint l.h., very fine and fresh, a scarce variety (S.G. £1'200). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70620
Symbol: C
Cat No: 19k
1895-96, 2R carmine and yellow-brown with inverted "r" in "Zanzibar" overprint error, in mint l.h. pair with normal, very fine and fresh, a very rare variety with only ten mint examples recorded (three in the Royal Philatelic Collection) (S.G. £4'000+). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 1,800.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70621
Symbol: C
Cat No: 19k
1895-96, 5R ultramarine & violet with inverted "r" in "Zanzibar" overprint error, in mint l.h. pair with normal, light horizontal gum bend, red ink spot at right, fine and very rare variety with only nine examples recorded, one in the Royal Philatelic Collection (S.G. £4'000+). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70622
Symbol: C
Cat No: 20k
1895-96, 3R brown and green with inverted "r" in "Zanzibar" overprint error, mint l.h., very fine and fresh, a very rare variety with only five mint examples recorded (one in the Royal Philatelic Collection), cert. BPA (1995) (S.G. £6'000). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70623
Symbol: C
Cat No: 21k
1895-96 5R ultramarine and violet with inverted "r" in "Zanzibar" overprint error, mint l.h., very fine and very rare stamp, with less than 10 recorded (S.G. £4'750), ex Dale-Lichtenstein (Harmer NY 14/3/91, lot 433). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70625
Symbol: C,H,W
1895-96 Minor varieties, broken "p" for "n" (pos.5/5, S.G. var. B).: 1/2a, 1a6p 2a6p and 3a (with offset of the ovpt on reverse) mint, and 1a & 6a used plus two forgeries, fine to very fine and very scarce. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 95.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70626
Symbol: C,WWW
1895-96 Minor varieties, tall second "z" (S.G. var. C): Mint set of 15 with extras incl. blocks of four of the 1a (crease) and 2a6p, fine to very fine (27).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70627
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: Collection
1895-96 Minor varieties, tall second "z" (S.G. var. C): Used group of most of the values from 1/2a to 5R incl. 3R, fine to very fine (15).
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70628
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: Collection
1895-96 Minor varieties, small second "z" (S.G. var. D): Mint & used group on 6 album pages showing small "z" raised with 1/2a to 1R (both) mint short set and used values to 1R (both), small "z" and level 1/2a to 1R (both) mint short set and used values to 12a, and small"z" and dropped mint to 1R green & red and used to 8a, mostly fine to very fine.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70629
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: Collection
1895-96 Minor varieties, small second "z" and inverted "q" for "b" (S.G. var. E): Mint & used group on 4 album pages showing small "z" raised with 1/2a to 1R slate mint short set and used values to 4a, small "z" and level 1/2a to 4a and used 1/2a to 12a, and small"z" and dropped mint 8a and used 1/2a & 6a, mostly fine to very fine.
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 60.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70630
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: Collection
1895-96 Minor varieties, gothic second "z" (S.G. var. F): Two album pages incl. mint 1a block of four, 3a and 6a as well as used 3a & 12a; and 1/2a to 1R green & red mint (7 stamp) which also show inverted "q" for "b" (pos.3/5), fine to very fine.
Opening GBP 50.00
Sold...GBP 40.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 40
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70631
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: Collection
1895-96 Minor varieties, "1" for "i" (S.G. var. G): Three album pages incl. "1" of i" and no stem to second "b" (pos.8/9, early printing) on mint 1/2a pair and 2a6p block of four, "1" for i" and no serif to "b"/first "Z" broken/"z" raised mint from 1/2a to 12a plus blocks of four 1a, 8a, 12a and 1R green & red as well as used 1/2a & 2a6p, fine to very fine.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 95.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70632
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: Collection
1895-96 Minor varieties, inverted "q" for "b" (S.G. var. H) and other "b" constant varieties: Five album pages incl. inverted "q" for "b" on 1a to 4a mint and four values used, no serif to "b" on five mint stamps incl. 3R and two used (from two diff. printings), broken loop to "b" (pos.10/6, early printing) on three mint & two used, broken stem to "b" (pos.10/4, late printing) on five mint & two used, and thick "b" in different font on 3a pair with normal (pos.6/7, Nov 1895 setting), fine to very fine group.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70633
Symbol: C,H,J
Cat No: Collection
1895-96 Minor varieties, Arabic "2" for "r" (S.G. var. I) and other "r" varieties: Four album pages incl. Arabic "2" for "r" with five mint plus 1R blue & green block of four and two used, "rat-tailed r" on five mint incl. 3R and two used incl. 5R, and squat "r" (row 9/6, late setting) on four mint incl. 2R and two used, fine to very fine.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70634
Symbol: F
1896 (Mar 25) "On Postal Service" long printed envelope from the Postmaster General of Zanzibar, sent registered the USA with 1895-96 1a6p and 6a tied by Zanzibar "REG" thimble cds, London transits below and reverse with Boston transit and Roxbury arrival, repaired cover tear at left, an attractive usage. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70635
Symbol: F
Cat No: 10, 11
1896 (May 11) Long envelope sent registered from Zanzibar to England with 1895-96 3a orange (small second "z") and 4a olive-green (raised small second "z") tied by "REG" cds and thick "R" in circle, London arrivals at right, reverse with wax seals of Smith Mackenzie & Co., vertical filing fold clear of stamps, fine and attractive double rate cover. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70637
Symbol: F,WWW
Cat No: Collection
1895-96, group of seven covers/cards incl. 2a6p on cover to Muscat, overprinted India 2a6p envelope uprated with 2a sent registered to India (faulty), 1896 commercial cover to G.E.A with 3a and 2a, overprinted India 1/4a postcard uprated with 1a to Switzerland, 1896 cover to London with 2a and 1/2a, and two 1896 covers to India with 2a6p, a useful group.
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 270.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70638
Symbol: CC,C,
Cat No: 22
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 1a6p (type 2) selection incl. mint n.h. lower left corner marginal block of 12 (with one stamp showing variety different font to "1" in "1/2"), "Zapzibar" (with foot of "p" removed" mint, used block of four, and two mint singles and four used singles, a mostly fine to very fine group (S.G. £1'665 as normal singles). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70639
Symbol: H
Cat No: 22j
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 1a6p (type 2) showing "Zanzidar"overprint error, neat squared circle ds, very fine and scarce variety, cert. Brandon (1995) (S.G. £1'300). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70643
Symbol: F
Cat No: 23, 24
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 1a type 5 on envelope sent on the first day of issue to England, tied by clear hatched cds, reverse with Bristol arrival bs, some minor foxing to envelope otherwise fine and very rare, with only five covers recorded with this provisional surcharge. (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70644
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: 23-25
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 1a plum selection incl. mint type 3 (slight gum toning) and type 5 (very fine), as well as used type 3 (2, one with imperfections), type 4 (2) and type 5), fine to very fine (S.G. £1'865). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70645
Symbol: C,H,W
Cat No: 26-27
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 2a blue selection incl. mint type 6 (3) and type 7, as well as used type 6 (5) and type 7 (3), showing various varieties to the surcharge and overprint, fine to very fine (S.G. £960) (11).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70646
Symbol: C
Cat No: 26j
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 1a type 6 showing inverted "1" in "1/2" variety, mint l.h., very fine and fresh (S.G. £450). (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70647
Symbol: H
Cat No: 27m
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 1a type 7 showing inverted "1" in "1/2" variety, used with hatched cds slightly obscuring the one but clearly showing the base of the "1" at top, very fine and scarce (S.G. £1'700). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70648
Symbol: C
Cat No: 28
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 1a type 8 (curved foot to "2" of "1/2") mint, toned gum and light wrinkle at right, fresh appearance, a rare stamp, cert. RPS (2005) (S.G. £5'500). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70649
Symbol: H
Cat No: 28
1895-96, 2 1/2 on 1a type 8 (curved foot to "2" of "1/2") used with partial hatched cds, faint bend not detracting from the appearance, a rare stamp (S.G. £2'500). (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70651
Symbol: C
Cat No: 32-34
1895-96 2 1/2a on 1a plum types 3, 4 and 5 mint, with two type 3 showing small "z" raised and lowered, fine to very fine (S.G. £1'225). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70652
Symbol: H
Cat No: 34
1895-96 2 1/2a type 5 on 1a plum, light Zanzibar cds, two faintly toned perfs at top, fine (S.G. £750) (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70653
Symbol: G
Cat No: 34
1895-96 2 1/2a type 5 on 1a plum, tied to small piece by light Zanzibar cds, very fine (S.G. £750) (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70655
Symbol: C
Cat No: 35-37
1895-96 2 1/2a on 1a6p sepia types 3, 4 and 5 mint, two type 3 with one showing gothic second "z", toned gum on three otherwise very fine (S.G. £535). (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70656
Symbol: H
Cat No: 35-37
1895-96 2 1/2a on 1a6p sepia type 3, 4 and 5, each with Zanzibar cds, type 4 with very faint corner bend and toned perf. at top, otherwise very fine (S.G. £1'200). (Image)
