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2407

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, two used examples, both from Row 6, stamp 1, each showing variety "Swazielan", used on 1893 "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (Nov 18) in black. Reverse with Assen arrival (Dec 18). Mentioned in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 35.bThe cover fashioned as a wrapper, fine and rare. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 1'200 off cover. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF800.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2408

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, five used examples, astonishingly all from Row 6, stamp 1, each showing variety "Swazielan", used on "Duiven - Van Gorcum" double rate cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (Aug 1, 1892) in black. Reverse with Johannesburg transit cds (Aug 5), Cape Town (Aug 9), London (Aug 29) in red and Assen arrival. Illustrated in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 35. The cover with edge wear and snip at top left but very rare. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 2'500 off cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, Zurich, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3895. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2409

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 s. 6 d. buff, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused horizontal pair of brilliant colour, marginal from base of sheet (positions 56-57), fine unmounted og. Scarce and attractive. Cert. BPA (1998) Gi = £ 700+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF1,300.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2410

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 5 s. slate-blue, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused example, variety "Overprint Inverted", well centred, fresh and fine, large part og. Extremely rare. Cert. RPSL (1962) Gi = £ 2'500. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF1,500.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2411

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 5 s. slate-blue, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused horizontal pair (positions 51-52), left hand stamp (Row 6, stamp 1) showing variety "Swazielan", fresh and very fine, perf. split at base with hinge to protect this very rare multiple, part og. Cert. PFSA (1979) Gi = £ 6'725+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF4,400.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2412

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 10 s. dull chestnut, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused example from position 27 on the sheet, part og. An extremely fine example of a very rare, seldom offered, stamp. Cert. RPSL (1996) Gi = £ 7'500. rnrnProvenance: Collection Bill Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 1006. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF4,200.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2413

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1892: Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, a used block of eight (2 x 4), used on large part "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland, no side flaps, cancelled by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (March 16) in black. An unusual multiple.rn (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF240.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2414

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 d. carmine, 2 d. olive-bistre and 1 s. green, perf. 12½ x 12, with ½ d. grey and 6 d. blue, perf. 12½, overprinted in black; used with 1892 ½ d. grey overprinted in carmine on 1893 registered "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (April 24) in black. Reverse with Johannesburg registration cachet, oval Cape Town transit in red (May 3) and Assen arrivals. Some aging and faults to the envelope but a remarkable and attractive five colour franking. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF900.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2415

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused example of good colour, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. Handstamped "S.G. LTD" in violet on reverse. A rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1972) Gi = £ 1'300.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bill Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 1001. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2416

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1892 (Aug): Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, stamp positions 21-22 / 31-32, showing variety "Overprint Inverted", with overprint positions 29-30 / 39-40; fresh and very fine but for small age spot on second stamp, unmounted og. A rare multiple Gi = £ 2'400+.rnrnNote: Position 22 has a constant dot in the 'K' of REPUBLIEK, and a white dot under the '1' of the NW '½', overprint position 40 shows a damaged top to the first "a" in Swazieland. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF2,800.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2417

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1892 (Aug): Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, an unused horizontal pair, poisitions 31-32, sheet marginal at left, with "Swazieland" overprint on margin, the adhesives with variety "Double Overprint", fresh and fine, large part og. This pair illustrated in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 67. An extraordinary and rare multiple. Cert. RPSL (1966) Gi = £ 1'200+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF1,700.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2418

Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1892 (Aug): Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, a used example (position 37 on the second pane) tied to small piece, variety "Overprint Double", tied by "Embekelweni" cds (March 15, 1893) in black. Scarce. Cert. RPSL (1972) Gi = £ 550. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF340.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2419

Forerunner Period 1887: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre (Gi 178) used on 1888 printed "ON THE SWAZIE KING'S SERVICE" envelope to Pietermaritzburg, Natal with "Embekelweni, Swazieland" at lower left, tied by "STEYNSDORP" cds (Sept 11) in black with information strike alongside. Reverse with "GPO / Natal" cds (Sept 15). A fine and most unusual cover. Illustrated in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 15.rnProvenance: Collection Harvey Pirie; Christie's, London, 27 Oct 1987, lot 546. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF850.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2420

1887: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre (Gi 178) used on 1888 printed "ON THE SWAZIE KING'S SERVICE" envelope to Pietermaritzburg, Natal with "Embekelweni, Swazieland" at lower left, tied by "STEYNSDORP" cds (May 29) in black with information strike alongside. Reverse with "GPO / Natal" cds (June 2). Flap fault of no significance, an unusual cover. Illustrated in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 15.rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 7 Feb 1989, lot 199. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF850.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2421

1933 (Jan 3): George V definitive set of ten values to 10 s. unused, perforated hooded "SPECIMEN", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 350. (Image 1)

SOLD for CHF150.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2422

1933 (Jan 3): George V definitive set of ten values to 10 s. unused, all in blocks of four, fresh and very fine, superb large part og., lower pairs unmounted og. Gi = £ 720+. (Image 1)

SOLD for CHF380.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2423

1932/33: De La Rue Colour Trial for 1 d. value, Imperforate on watermark Multiple Script CA paper, printed in orange, the issued colour of the 4 d. value, fresh and fine, unused without gum. Illustrated in the "De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6223 and in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 219. Rare.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 1387. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF750.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2424

1932/33: De La Rue Die Proof for 3 d. value, Imperforate on unwatermarked ungummed wove paper, printed in black, fresh and fine. Illustrated in the "De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6222. Rare.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 1388. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF850.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2425

1933: 4 d. orange and 5 s. grey, used on 1934 Eighth Zeppelin South Amertica Flight cover registered to Buenos Aires, tied by "Mbabane" cdds's (Sept 1), with Friedrichshafen cds (Sept 15) and circular "Deutsche Luftpost / Europa-Sudamerika" cachet in red. Reverse with Marseille transit (Sept 13) and Buenos Aires acceptance (Sept 19). No example in the famous Ludwig Koller collection. A very fine and extremely rare cover.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 28 May 2008, lot 140. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF2,200.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM

2426

1935 (May 4): Silver Jubilee, the Bradbury Wilkinson archival set of four values, all perforated hooded "SPECIMEN", the 1 d. and 3 d. values being normal perforated examples, the 2 d. ultramarine & grey-black and 6 d. slate & purple being Imperforate on watermarked ungummed wove paper - and unique thus. Purchased by the vendor in September 1987 by Private Treaty from Robson Lowe. Illustrated in "Swaziland Philately to 1968" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 234. Cert. BPA (2023).rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 7 July 1987, lot 22. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF2,000.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM