Worldwide Stamps and Covers 1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:377
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Essays. On 4 July De La Rue were requested to prepare a design for ½d., 1d. and 2½d. Postage & Revenue stamps embodying the Arms of the Colony, following the directions given in the Governor's letter given to De La Rue. They replied on 7 July that the Colony had apparently overlooked that an original Arms die already existed and was formerly used for Revenue stamps. This die proof was accordingly forwarded though on 12 July De La Rue were requested to prepare a design according to the Governor's wishes for comparison. The following essays were forwarded on 20 August based on photographs sent by the Governor, suggesting that the larger size gave a better effect. ½d. in yellow-green on glazed surfaced paper and showing most unusual extended frame line to the left foot of the vignette, affixed to card (90x115mm.) lettered "A", dated "Aug. 20th. 02." and marked "Dupl.; the ½d, not issued in two shades of green until 1905. Photoprovenance:. Robson Lowe, Bermuda February 1979(Image1)
Est. £1,000-1,200
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:49:27 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:378
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Essays. De La Rue's previous suggestions proved unsatisfactory to the Governor and further designs with double lettering were forwarded on 30 October. On 7 April 1903 the Colonial Secretary wrote that design BB had been approved by the Governor subject to minor modification. This further design of 4 May was approved on 6 May when the original BB was returned, all values being in two colours. 1d. in rose-carmine affixed to card (90x115mm.) lettered "AA" and dated "Oct. 30th. 02". Photoprovenance:. Robson Lowe, Bermuda February 1979(Image1)
Est. £1,000-1,200
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:50:12 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:379
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Essays. A further design dated 4 May 1903 was approved on 6 May when the original BB design of 1902 was returned. 2½d. in brown and deep blue in the issued design, inset on thick card (88x95mm.) dated "May 4th. 03" and marked "Dupl.. Photoprovenance:. Robson Lowe, Bermuda February 1979(Image1)
Est. £1,000-1,200
Opening GBP 1,900.00
Sold...GBP 1,900.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:51:13 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:380
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Die Proofs. Vignette with uncleared background to Arms and surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked "after hardening", dated "23 jun 03" and initialled. Photo (Image1)
Est. £200-250
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:52:13 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:381
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Die Proofs. Complete design with uncleared background to Arms, value tablet and surround, stamp-size in black on card dated "29/7/03" on reverse. Photoprovenance:. V.N.F. Surtees, September 1976(Image1)
Est. £100-120
Opening GBP 260.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:53:19 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:382
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Die Proofs. 2½d. frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated "10 aug. 03". Photo (Image1)
Est. £120-150
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:54:20 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:383
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Die Proofs. 5d. frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked "before hardening" and dated "23 nov. 03". Photo (Image1)
Est. £120-150
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:55:22 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:384
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Colour Trial Miniature Sheet. 1d. miniature sheet strip of six in grey-brown and light plum showing Jubilee lines for both colours and plate number "1" in grey-brown, and with frame colour marked "Tyrian"; first stamp heavily creased and some fox marks. A very rare sheet. Photo. .provenance:. V.N.F. Surtees, September 1976(Image1)
Est. £1,000-1,200
Opening GBP 1,100.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:56:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:385
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1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Colour Trials. ½d. (4) in brown and orange, purple and magenta, purple and green, and grey and ultramarine, each affixed to small piece. Photo (Image1)
Est. £600-800
Opening GBP 900.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:56:43 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:386
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Cat No:36
1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Issued Stamps. 5d. grey and yellow block of nine, fresh unmounted mint. S.G. 36, £162+ (Image1)
Est. £80-100
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..Nov-19-2020, 11:57:27 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 2012
Lot No:387
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Cat No:36a
1903-04 Arms of Jamaica Issue. Issued Stamps. 5d. grey and yellow, variety "ser.et", cancelled by part 8 November 1904 "jamaica/registered" oval datestamp; fine and rare. S.G. 36a, £1,000. Photoprovenance:. L.C.C. Nicholson, February 1940 . V.N.F Surtees, September 1976(Image1)