1889 Sailor’s concessionary rate envelope from the H.M.S. “Griffon" while a Zanzibar, from the Sullivan correspondence sent to England (received 22 April), bearing Great Britain 188 1d lilac die II pair tied by Foreign Branch “FB” in London, initialled by commanding officer, fine, ex Dubro. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
The German Post Office (1890-1891)
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70585
Symbol: F
1890 (Oct 11) Envelope from Zanzibar to Germany with two 1889-1900 20pf top marginals tied by German P.O. Zanzibar cds, further strike at top right, reverse with printed decoration of berries on a branch and spider's web, Wilhelmshaven arrival, some minor foxing, a very scarce usage from the Germany P.O. in Zanzibar which only operated briefly between 27th August 1890 and 31st July 1891. (Image)
Opening GBP 750.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
The Indian Post Office (1875-1895)
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70586
Symbol: F
1875-78 Aden Period: An Indian Post Office was established in Zanzibar on October 1st 1875. It was operated b the British Consul until June 1877 when the British Consul's Dr. Robb resigned after his requests for additional assistance were ignored. Throughout this period, Zanzibar was regarded as a sub-office under the Indian post office at Aden.
1876 (May) OHMS envelope from the Agency & Consulate General in Zanzibar (embossed Coat-of-Arms on backflap), sent to England with two India 1866-78 4a die I green tied by Aden "B-22" duplex (before the use of Zanzibar cancels), paying the single 8a rate (same as the rate from Aden to destinations other than Aden or India), with Bristol arrival backstamp, backflap slightly reduced and cover opened for display to show the Coat-of-Arms, fine and very rare example of mail sent from Zanzibar via the Indian Office at Aden during this period. (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70587
Symbol: F
1878-79 Experimental Cancellation: After the closure of the sub-office at the British Consul, postal duties were then assigned to a local Parsi shop-keeper, who likewise was unable to meet the growing demands. An investigation by Indian post office officials led to the Zanzibar office becoming an experimental post office, which was maintained for less than 2 months before it became a permanent post office on 9th January 1879. The first canceller used by the newly opened Post Office at Zanzibar was introduced 1st June 1878.
1878/79 (Jun 1) envelope from Zanzibar to India with India 1866-78 4a green vertical pair tied by the experimental diamond of bars (Proud type K2) with Zanzibar JU 1 cds (type D2) adjacent, reverse with Sea Post Office, Aden and Mandvi arrival cds, cover faults and staining with some cosmetic enhancement at lower right, a rare usage of this cancel with only around 30-40 covers known, ex Walkley.
Note: This cover was sent on JU 1 which could be the first day of usage of this canceller, however none of the datestamps have year slugs. (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 2,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70588
Symbol: F
1879-82 Second Cancellation under the Bombay Circle: The first obliterator and datestamp were replaced in August 1879 with a duplex cancel similar to those used in other Indian Post Offices.
1880 (Aug 25) envelope from Zanzibar to England with India 1866-78 4a green and 1873 1/2a blue tied by fine strike of the "BRITISH / P.O. / ZANZIBAR" "B" duplex (type KD4), paying the 4 1/2a UPU rate via England (1st Feb 1880- 1st Jan 1890), reverse with Aden transit and Darwen arrival, some minor cover imperfections, fine.
Note: Despite the wording on the postmark, it was not a British Post Office. Its status as an Indian P.O. was clear, but there may have been political reasons for stressing ultimate British authority at a time the "scramble for Africa" was in full swing. (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: 70589
Symbol: H,F
1880 (Sep 21) "Denhardt" envelope from Zanzibar to Germany with India 1866-78 4a green and 1873 1/2a blue tied by fine strike of the "BRITISH / P.O. / ZANZIBAR" "B" duplex (type KD4), paying the 4 1/2a UPU rate via England (1st Feb 1880- 1st Jan 1890), reverse with Aden and Sea Post Office transits, Zeitz arrivals, some minor cover toning, fine, plus 1/2a, 1a and 2a used singles with the same cancel.
Note: Despite the wording on the postmark, it was not a British Post Office. Its status as an Indian P.O. was clear, but there may have been political reasons for stressing ultimate British authority at a time the "scramble for Africa" was in full swing. (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: 70590
Symbol: F
1881 (Apr 12) Envelope from Zanzibar to Germany (Denhardt correspondence) from the India Post Office with 2a pair and 1a tied by "BRITISH / P.O. / ZANZIBAR" "B" duplex cancels, with French paquebot octagonal ds below, reverse with Paris transit and Zeitz arrival, very fine and scarce. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70591
Symbol: H,F
1882-84 Third Cancellation under the Bombay Circle: The previous duplex cancellation was replaced in late August 1882 with a similar cancellation to other Indian Post Office abroad.
1882/84 (Nov 27) Commercial envelope from Zanzibar to India with four India 1873 1/2a blue tied by Zanzibar "B" duplex (type KD5), underpaying the 3a rate to India with "BOMBAY / SHIP LETTER / POSTAGE DUE 1an" hs adjacent, reverse with Bombay and Bhuj transits, Mundra arrival, cover reduced at left and other imperfections, a scarce usage, and considered rarer than the type KD4 cancel with less than 40 covers thought to be known, plus loose 1/2a vertical pair with same cancel. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70592
Symbol: H,F,W
1884-87 First Squared Circle Cancel
1885 & 1887, pair of envelopes; 1885 (Jun 9) envelope to England with 1864 2a orange pair and 1873 1/2a blue tied by crisp strikes of the four-barred squared circle ds (type KD7a with removed year slug which occurred in 1885), paying the 4 1/2a UPU rate to England, Birmingham arrival, backflap faults, attractive; and 1887 (Apr 8) envelope sent locally with 1/2a green tied by the same cancel (with year slug), fine, plus used seven singles with the same cancels incl. 1876 6a. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70593
Symbol: H,F,W
Cat No: Collection
1887-94 Second Squared Circle Cancel and 1888 "REG" cds
1887-92, Group of six covers incl. 1890 envelope from HMS Garnet (emblem on backflap) which was on slavery patrol at the time, with 4a6p tied by three-barred squared circle, fine; 1888 envelope to Germany with 3a tied by the same cancel for the UPU rate not via UK, fine; 1887 cover to India with three 1a tied by the same cancels paying the 3a rate to India, minor cover imperfections; pair of covers from the same correspondence to Bombay, one with 6a and one with 4a6p pair, toning, cover faults; album page with 17 used singles with the same cancel; and 1890 cover (reduced at one side) sent registered to India with three 1/2a and 2a tied by "REG" cds and four used singles with same cancel. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70594
Symbol: F,DFE
1894-98 Hatched Circle Cancellation:
1894 (Nov 17) Linen envelope sent locally in Zanzibar with India 1892-95 2a6p strip of three on reverse tied by hatched circle ds,very fine and rare franking for a heavy internal letter as well as being an early usage of this cancel (ERD 22nd Sep). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70595
Symbol: F,DFE
1888 and 1895 front and envelope from missionaries in Uganda; 1895 (Sep 27) envelope from R. H. Leakey, endorsed at lower left, who was based at Koki in Uganda at this time, franked with two India 1/2a green and pair of 2a tied by hatched circle ds, reverse with Reading arrival cds, envelope slightly heavily toned (plus 9p and 2a6p singles with same cancel); and 1888 (Feb 3) front sent by Archdeacon R. H. Walker, endorsed at lower left, who was based at Natete during this time, with 2a6p tied by three-barred squared circle, front missing small portion at foot, a rare pair of items from Ugandan missionaries unusually sent through the Zanzibar post instead of British East Africa.
Note: Letters from Ugandan missionaries were carried by runners/caravan to the coast and thence to Zanzibar, where they will then have been stamped by forwarding agents Boustead Ridley, acting for the Church Missionary Society. Missionaries using this service initialled or signed all envelope before despatch so that the sender could be identified and the account debited. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
The Zanzibar Post Office (1895-1964)
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70596
Symbol: H
Cat No: 1
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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
