Gambia
| Lot |
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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 783 |
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 1843 (Sept 18): Entire letter written from Bathurst to Swords, Dublin, Ireland with
interesting content written by Gambia's Military commander Major F.N. Cobbe, regarding life in the Gambia, the threat of fever and his possible appointment as the next Lieutenant Governor, struck in transit with fine "DEAL / SHIP LETTER" in black
(Robertson S8). Rated '8' pence due in manuscript for an incoming Ship Letter, reverse with London cds (Nov 7) and Dublin arrival (Nov 8) both in red. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF380.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 784 |
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 1859: Prepaid cover from Bathurst to Nassau, Bahamas mailed with superb strike of "BATHURST
/ PAID / AU 25 / 1859 / GAMBIA" circular datestamp in red on reverse; carred by "S.S. Ethiopie" via Liverpool and London with "London / Paid" cds (Sept 15) in red on obverse and "11" pence in manuscript paid (10 d. per ½ ounce due to London, 1 d. for
local charge). The envelope with slight edge wer and torn on front panel but of considerable rarity. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF900.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 785 |
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 1862: Great Britain 4 d. vermilion, hairlines (Gi 81), two defective examples used on 1864
cover addressed to Bathurst, South Africa tied by "401" numeral obliterators of Ilminster. The postal clerk saw Bathurst in the address and the cover was directed to the Gambia with two strikes (one on reverse) of the sole examples known of "MISSENT
TO / GAMBIA" in black. Reverse with part flap missing but also showing double arc "SIERRA LEONE" cds in black (Dec 11) and then sent back to England with "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" in red (10 Jan 1865) and forwarded to Cape of Good Hope with
Port Elizabeth cds (March 8), oval "GRAHAMS TOWN" and part BATHURST oval datestamps in black where presumably safely delivered. Despite faults, a rare and unique cover. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,100.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 786 |
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 1866: Stampless cover from Bathurst to Hull, Yorkshire rated "5" pence in red manuscript ink
as credit to GB, struck with fine oxidised "BATHURST / PAID / JA 24 / 1866 / GAMBIA" datestamp in red. Hull arrival cds (Feb 8) on reverse. Previously sold (ex collection John Sacher) as the "only known" example of this rare datestamp in black, a
description which this describer would contest. Envelope soiled but nevertheless rare.rnrn (Image
1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF600.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 787 |
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 1869/72: 6 d. pale blue, no wmk., a used example from the January 1872 printing in this
definitive and rare shade, lightly cancelled by "Gambia / Paid" (July 31) cds in red. A rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (2019) Gi = £ 1'100. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 788 |
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 1879: Prepaid cover from the Gambia to Basel, Switzerland endorsed "via Liverpool" with
manuscript "3" in red at top being the amount due to Great Britain from the 4 d. rate. "GAMBIA / PAID" despatch cds (Nov 12) and "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" cds in red (Dec 1). Whilst both the Gambian and Liverpool Postz Offices marked the cover
'paid' the Swiss charged due on arrival in Basel with "65" rappen in red manuscript and taxed the cover with Swiss Postage Due 5 c., 10 c. and 50 c. blue tied by Basel cds's (Dec 3). Rare and most unsuual, ex collection John Sacher. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF650.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 789 |
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 1886/93: 1 d. aniline crimson, a single example used on slightly soiled 1896 cover addressed
to the United States Consul in Gorée, Sénégal, tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds in black (Dec 21). Reverse with flap tucked in and unsealed (probabe Christmas / New Year card) and "Senegal / Goree" arrival cds (Jan 3, 1897). An unusual usage. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 790 |
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 1886/93: 1 d. aniline carmine and 2 d. orange, the latter with tiny surface scratch, used on
1897 cover to August Dietz in Richmond, VA, USA tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds's (Nov 27) in black with repeated information strike at left. Reverse with Marseille transit (Dec 13) and New York and Richmond (Dec 23) datestamps. Pinholes to envelope
at upper left but scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 791 |
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 1886/93: ½ d. myrtle-green, 1 d. crimson, 2 d. orange and 6 d. yellowish olive-green; unused
examples, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, without gum. Scarce Gi = £ 400. (Image 1)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 792 |
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 1898/1902: ½ d. dull green, 2 d. orange & mauve (2) and 3 d. deep purple & ultramarine, all
used on 1902 cover to Newark, USA all tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds's in black (April 12). Reverse with "Bathurst Trading Co. / River Gambiaq" oval cachet in violet and blurred Newark arrival. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 793 |
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 1906 (April 10): ONE PENNY in black on 3 s. carmine & green on yellow, an unused example,
variety "Overprint Double", unfortunate vertical crease, large part og. A rare stamp. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 1'800. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF350.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 794 |
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 1922/29: De La Rue Proofs (2), one Proof of Head-Plate and Crown surround only in black on
unwatermarked sunken wove paper (67 x 66 mm.) and a matching imperforate Proof in brownish-black for the 5 d. design without the Head-Plate. A scarce and attractive pairing. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF460.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 795 |
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 1935: Silver Jubilee 1½ d. deep blue & scarlet, a used example on 1935 cover to a passenger
on ship "M.V.Apapa" due at Bathurst, tied by "T.P.O. No. 2 / RIVER GAMBIA" cds (July 20). Struck with Shipping Company arrival (July 23) in violet and five strikes of "SHIP SAILED" and deleted "TOO LATE" in black, replaced by two strikes of "Return
to senders" in black. Bathurst cds (July 31) at upper left. A most unusual cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 5001 |
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 "Cameos" Typographed and Embossed by De La Rue 1869 (March 18): 4 d. brown, no wmk.,
imperforate, an unused example, ample margins, overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel type D5), fresh and very fine, minor wrinkles of no importance on large part og. Extremely rare.rnNote: For a further example the illustration on Plate 6 of the
Samuel handbook. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,700.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM |
| 5002 |
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 "Cameos" Typographed and Embossed by De La Rue 1869 (March 18): 4 d. brown, no wmk.,
imperforate, an unused example with good to large margins all round, of rich deep colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Signed A.Diena Gi = £ 600. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM |
| 5003 |
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 "Cameos" Typographed and Embossed by De La Rue 1869/71: 4 d. pale brown, no wmk.,
imperforate, an unused example with good to large margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part og. Signed J.Schol Gi = £ 500. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF240.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM |
| 5004 |
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 "Cameos" Typographed and Embossed by De La Rue 1869/71: 4 d. brown, no wmk., imperforate,
two used examples with large margins all round, one of rich deep colour and superb but for minor corner bend, the other in a paler shade, both cancelled in red. Scarce Gi = £ 425.rnProvenance: Collection John Rose, Grosvenor, London, 23 May
2011, ex lots 28 and 37. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM |
