1889: 25 C. on 75 C. carmine, two copies on cover "LIBREVILLE 26/MARS/89" and manuscript "PER KISANGA 26/3/89" to Manchester with red cds "LIVERPOOL AP/21/89" alongside. Upper flap missing and envelope aging marks, the adhesives discreetly corrected. An EXTREMLY RARE USAGE! ÷ 25 C. auf 75 C. karmin, zwei Exemplare auf Brief "LIBREVILLE 26/MARS/89" mit handschriftlichem "PER KISANGA 26/3/89" und rotem K1 "LIVERPOOL AP/21/89" nach Manchester. Obere Verschlussklappe fehlend und Umschlag Erhaltungsmängel, Marken unauffällig korrigiert. Eine extrem seltene Bedarfsverwendung und Briefrarität ersten Ranges. Fotoattest Calves. (Yvert 10) (Image)

1889: provisional issue 25 c black on rosa paper, typesetted and typografic printed, without the usual diagonal GAB overprint. Unused, but placed on a backing. This stamp is an unissued predecessor of the overprint provisionals issued in May 1888 for the French colony Gabun. This 25 c – printed on the rosa paper of the 15 c (instead of green paper). Roger Calves stated in his attest: “This is the first time I see this piece” and Bernhard & Pascal Behr wrote: “1st piece I see up to date. Exceptional piece”. The provenance : Collection Ferrari 1925. At that time still classified as an “essai”, nowadays established as “non emis” (unissued). This piece is unique. Most valuable item of the French colonies and of the African philately. Certificates Calves and Bernhard&Pascal Behr. ÷ 1889, Aushilfsmarke 25 c im Typensatz und Buchdruck ohne Aufdruck des sonst in schwarz schräg aufgebrachten Aufdrucks GAB und auf rosa Papier. Ungebrauchte Erhal (Image)