Goldcoast continued...
| Lot |
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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 807 |
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 1898: 1 d. dull mauve & rose, a used example on 1899 cover to Wolverhampton endorsed "Per
Mail Steamer" and "Urgent", tied by bold strike of "BEYIN / GOLD COAST" code C cds (Sept 22) in black. Repeated information strike at left and reverse with Axim transit (Sept 23) and Wolverhampton arrival cds (Oct 9). Some soiling but rare - no
example of this datestamp on cover in Sacher - just one cover noted in thje 1991 "Ashanti" sale, this used on the same day. Rare. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF160.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 808 |
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 1898: Ashanti Campagn. Soldier's Letter to Miss Vivian Watkin in Bath, endorsed at top "On
Active Service, No Stamps Available", and unclear "H. E. Watkin, O.C. (Officer Commanding) Black Volta Regiment" at left, struck on despatch with "KUMASI / GOLD COAST" cds (Feb 22) with circular "T" marking in black boldly struck. Bath arrival cds
(April 1) on obverse and charges of both "2½d." and "5d.". Reverse with "Cape Coast / Gold Coast" cds (March 4) and "Liverpool / Br. Packet" cds (March 31). Some opening tears but scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 809 |
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 1899 (16. Jan): 2½ d. ultramarine and orange, tied by double circle "KUMASI" and very rare
two line "NORTHERN TERRITORIES / GOLD COAST" and single line date stamp to letter to Lagos. On the reverse is a double circle "CAPE COAST" (17. Feb,) and an arrival Lagos (20. Feb.). The franking shows some missing perfs at top right, the very rare
letter is signed Todd AIEP and comes with certificate RPSL (1953). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 810 |
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 1899 (6.Apr.): Official envelope, marked OHMS in manuscript and Ag. Governor Gold Coast and
OFFICIAL "PAID G.P.O. ACCRA COLD COAST COLONY" with Accra cds. (6. Apr.) set beside, with preprinted address the "Editor.. SHIPPING WORLD YEARBOOK London" On the reverse a Plymouth transit and a London arrival (27. Apr.) Unusual letter with slight
patina. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 811 |
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 1901 (5. Sep.): 2 1/2d. ultramarine and orange, affixed to 2d. blue Registeration pre-paid
envelope to Banbury, cancelled by very rare pen cancellation "DODOWAH 5-9-01", with the full written date set beside as would be the non existing canceller. A transit ACCRA (9. Sep.) and two transits LONDON (2. Oct.) both and the arrival Banbury (2.
Oct.) compelte the documentation of the journey of this exceptional letter. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 812 |
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 1901 (5. Sep.): 2 1/2d. ultramarine and orange, 1d rose-carmine, and 1/2 green (3) affixed
to 2d. blue Registeration pre-paid envelope to London, cancelled by "CHANA GOLD COAST" (11. Oct.), A faint CAPE COAST (13. Oct.) on the reverse and a transits Liverpool and an arrival London (15.+16. Nov.) complete the documentation of the journey
of this attractive letter. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF200.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 813 |
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 1889: 2 d. postal stationery registered envelope, size F, used to London and up-rated with
1884/91 4 d. deep mauve, tied by good strike of scarce "APPAM / GOLD COAST" code C cds (Aug 21) in black - believed to be the earliest recorded usage. Repeated information strike at left, "Cape Coast" transit cds (Aug 22) and Liverpool and London
datestamps all on obverse. Some minor wrinkles but scarce. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF160.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 814 |
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 1901 (Oct 6): ONE PENNY on 6 d. dull mauve & violet, an unused example showing partial "ONE"
omitted variety, fresh appearance, slightly aged large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 300. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 815 |
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 1901: ONE / PENNY on 6 d. dull mauve & violet, a used example on 2 d. registered postal
stationery envelope to London, tied by weak ACCRA cds (13 Oct 1901). Minor imperfections but a scarce usage in the first two weeks of issue of this provisional adhesive. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 816 |
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 1905/07: De La Rue Die Proofs for the ½ d. and 1 d. values, Country name and Duty Plate
only, printed in black on glazed white card cut down to stamp size from the day-book, the ½ d. endorsed "Jan 19, 120 leads" and crossed as completed (Feb 22, 1907) in red; the 1 d. endorsed "July 24, 120 leads" and crossed as completed (Sept 15,
1905) in red ink. Rare. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF350.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 817 |
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 1913: 1 d. carmine used on 1914 cover to London, poorly cancelled and overlapped by
temporary manuscript "OPENED BY CENSOR ACCRA / AND RESEALED" label at top, the label 'tied' by staining from a paper clip. ACCRA cds on reverse (Aug 5) and partial "CENSOR / GOLD COAST" in black. A tad grubby but a very early usage of both Censors.
(Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF140.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 818 |
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 1913: 2½ d. brigfht blue used on 2 d. blue postal stationery registration envelope, size G,
used to St. Louis, Sénégal, cancelled by fair strikes of oval framed "REGISTERED / MACCARTHY ISLAND, GAMBIA" datestamps (5 Nov 1915) in black. Oval "Registered / GPO Gambia" datestamp on reverse of transit (Nov 10) and arrivals. Scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 819 |
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 1914: 2 d. registration + 1 d. Postage brown registered postal stationery envelope, size H,
used to Staffodshire cancelled by fine strikes of scarce "OBUASI /? / 18 AUG / 1914 / GOLD COAST" cds in black with scarce "Passed Censor" in manuscript - an early application with the First World War commencing in earnest just ten days prior.
Plymouth and Birmingham datestamps (Sept 4) adjacent. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 820 |
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 1915: Registered cover to Liverpool franked by 3 d. purple on yellow tied by "TARQUAH / ? /
MAR 18 / 1915 / GOLD COAST" cds's with registration label at left and circular "CENSOR / GOLD COAST" in black adjacent (Type 1C). Reverse with Liverpool arrival. Slight opening tears at top but scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 821 |
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 1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1½ d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed
in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "30/1/22" in pencil at right. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 822 |
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 1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed
in black on glazed white card, endorsed "BEFORE / STRIKING" in black and dated "27/5/20" in black ink at right. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 823 |
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 1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1½ d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed
in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "29/10/22" in pencil at right. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 824 |
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 1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 s. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed
in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "31/5/20" in black ink at right. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 825 |
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 1919/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 s. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed
in black on glazed white card, endorsed "BEFORE / STRIKING" in black and dated "6/2/19" in black ink at base. Fresh and very fine. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 5097 |
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 1874/75: De La Rue composite Essay, stamp size on thick card, with "GOLD COAST" and "POSTAGE
/ ONE PENNY" all hand-painted in deep blue on Chinese white with central vignette showing the De La Rue head-plate printed in blue. Not illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection". Two small stains do not detract from the appearance of an exquisite and
unique archival Proof. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,700.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM |
