1858/60: Great Britain 1857 4 d. rose, a used example of fresh colour cancelled by superb strike of St. John's "A02" obliterator in black. Exceptional and scarce Gi = £ 600. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1858/60: Great Britain 1857 1 d. red, Die II, perf. 14, centred to base, cancelled by fine strike of the St. John's "A02" obliterator in black. A very scarce stamp used in Antigua Gi = £ 750. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1862 (Aug): 6 d. blue-green, no wmk., rough perf. 14 to 16, a used example, positions 26, showing the 'Morton-Evans' re-entry on "CE" of PENCE, cancelled by "A02" of St. John's leaving the re-entry relatively clear. Scarce Gi = £ 550.rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 265
Lot No:2007
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

1862 (Aug): 6 d. blue-green, no wmk., Trial perf. 14 to 16 compound with 11½ to 12½ at right, an unused example of deep colour, centred to top, fine appearance, small part og. A very rare stamp. Certs. RPSL (1953), RPSL (1993) Gi = £ 3'250.rnProvenance: Collection Dempsey Prappas; Collection Frederick Mayer, Spink, London, 21-22 Oct 2004, lot 2109. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Sale No: 265
Lot No:2008
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

1863/67: 1 d. rosy mauve, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14 to 16, a used single and horizontal strip of four on 1864 cover endorsed 'via Halifax' to Wilmot, Nova Scotia all tied by four superb strikes of the St. John's "A02" obliterator in black and by '4' credit marking in red crayon. Reverse with 'Antigua' despatch cds (June 11), double arc 'St. Thomas' transit cds (June 13), Halifax datestamp (July 12) and 'Wilmot / NS' arrival with obverse showing "CTS/5" charge marking in black. No side flaps but an exquisite and rare cover. Cert. BPA (1996).rnProvenance: Collection Charlton-Henry, Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 11; Collection E.Victor Toeg, RL, London, 12 Dec 1990; Collection Frederick Mayer, Spink, London, 21 Oct 2004, lot 2137. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image)

1863/67: 1 d. dull rose, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14 to 16, a used horizontal strip of three, neatly cancelled by three strikes of the English Harbour "A18" obliterator in black; ironed diagonal crease not affecting the most attractive appearance Gi = £ 165+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1863/67: 6 d. green, 6 d. dark green and 6 d. yellow-green, wmk. Small Star sideways, rough perf. 14 to 16, the three shades, all in fine used horizontal pairs, each lightly cancelled by the St. John's "A02" obliterator in black. A scarce and charming trio Gi = £ 300+. (Image 1) (Image)

1863/67: 6 d. green, wmk. Small Star sideways, rough perf. 14 to 16, a used example, variety "Watermark Upright" and showing the marginal lines of watermark, lightly cancelled by "A02" in black. Fine and scarce Gi = £ 200. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 265
Lot No:2018
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

1879/82: Proofs for the De La Rue Keyplate (2), without Country Name or Duty Plate, wmk. Crown CA, perforated 12, one printed in sepia, the other in carmine-rose; fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg, RL, London, 12 Dec 1990. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 265
Lot No:2022
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

1882: ½ d. dull green, five examples and single 2½ d. red-brown with 1884 1 d. carmine-red, used on 1887 registered cover to Germany tied by 'Antigua' datestamps (Sept 10) in black, with oval 'R' below. New York transit registration label on front and reverse with New York datestamps (Sept 19) and Geestemunde arrival cds (Sept 30). A scarce and colourful franking.rnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg, RL, London, 12 Dec 1990; Collection Frederick Mayer, Spink, London, 21 Oct 2004, lot 2213. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1882: Keyplate 4 d. blue, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, a used example (Plate 2, Right Pane, Row 3, stamp 3), showing variety "Top Left Triangle Detached", cancelled by complete 'Antigua' cds (30 Sept 1887) in black leaving the variety just clear. Scarce Gi = £ 750. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 265
Lot No:2028
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

1902: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the Edward VII headplate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '11 FEB 03' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Frederick Mayer, Spink, London, 21 Oct 2004, lot 2282.rn rnrn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 265
Lot No:2029
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

1902: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the Badge 2 d. value, Frame only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '18 FEB 03' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Frederick Mayer, Spink, London, 21 Oct 2004, lot 2270.rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 265
Lot No:2030
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

1902: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the Badge 2 s. value, Frame only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '25 FEB 03' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Frederick Mayer, Spink, London, 21 Oct 2004, lot 2280.rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)