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| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 5075 |
cover |
 1914: Postal Card, set of three, King George V issued cards, ½ d. green, 1 d. red and 1 d. red reply card, unused, with "SPECIMEN" diagonally in black to front. The two 1 d. values with manuscript file number in pencil "573.4
/ v.1915"; very fine (H&G 1-3 specimen)(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 100.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5076 |
(*) |
 1927: Stationery Envelope, 1 d. Photographic Essay, mounted on thick card sized 89 x 101 mm., dated "25th March 1927" and inscribed "Duplicate", very fine and scarce. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter
Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 387. Provenance: Robson Lowe, 21 December 1978, lot 1320(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5077 |
(*) |
 1931: Stationery Envelope, 1½ d. Photographic Essay, not mounted to card, undated. Measures 34 x 40 mm. Rare. (H&G B3 essay). Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 391(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Currently...CHF 350.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5078 |
(*) |
 1927: Stationery Envelope, 2 d. Photographic Essay of a partly handpainted design, mounted on thick card (90 x 101 mm.), dated "25th March 1927" and inscribed "Duplicate". Endorsed "Not this Crown, same as 1d duty" in pencil.
Very fine and scarce (H&G B2 essay). Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 388. Provenance: Robson Lowe, 21 December 1978, lot 1321(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5079 |
(*) |
 1927: Stationery Envelope, 2 d. vermilion, die proof, on laid paper, size 58 x 64 mm., dated "24.8.27" and inscribed "appd 26/8", fine and scarce. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg.
389. Provenance: Robson Lowe, 22 January 1990, lot 362(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5080 |
(*) |
 1927: Stationery Envelope, 1½ d. orange, Die Proof, on laid paper, size 114 x 62 mm., dated "9.4.31" and inscribed "Nigeria Req 4973" and "Die appd.", initialled and dated "15/4/31", scarce. Reference: The Postal Stationery of
Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 389. Provenance: Robson Lowe, 21 December 1978, lot 1325; Cavendish, 20 June 2001, lot 470(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5081 |
(*) |
 1931: Stationery Envelope, 1½ d. sunken Die Proof in vermilion, dated "10th March 1931" and marked "G Nigeria 4970" and "appd 12/3/31", initialled. Measures 105 x 108 x 3½ mm. Some tone spots otherwise very impression and rare
(H&G B3 proof). Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 391. Provenance: Robson Lowe, 21 December 1978, lot 1324(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5082 |
cover |
 1927: Stationery Envelope, 1 d. red, final colour Proof, complete envelope in the issused colour marked "appd for colour", initialled and dated "29/8/27". Tone spots, otherwise fine and scarce. Sold with an unsed file copy of
the same envelope (has pin holes from being affixed to file). Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 388. Provenance: Robson Lowe, 21 December 1978, lot 1323 (contained the proof of the 1d & 2d)(Image 1)
|
Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5083 |
cover |
 1931: Stationery Envelope, 1½ d. orange, final colour Proof, complete envelope in the issued colour, marked "G req 4973", "appd for colour", initialled and dated "15/4/31". Vertical filing crease left of centre and pin holes
from being affixed to the file. Scarce. Comes with an unused example of the same envelope. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 392. Provenance: Robson Lowe, 21 December 1978, lot 1325 (which included the die
proof)(Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5084 |
cover |
 1927: Stationery Envelope, 2 d. brown, final colour Proof, complete envelope in the issued colour, inscribed "appd for colour", initialled and dated "29/8/27". Two tone spots top right edge, otherwise fresh and fine (H&G
B2 proof). Scarce. Sold with an unsed file copy of the same envelope (has pin holes from being affixed to file). Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 390. Provenance: Robson Lowe, 21 December 1978, lot 1323(Image 1)
|
Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5085 |
cover |
 1931: Stationery Envelope, 1½ d. orange, used from Umuahia to London, dated 21 September 1931, cancelled by a double circle "UMUAHIA" in black. To the reverse a "PORT HARCOURT NIGERIA" double circle transit dated 21 September
1931, minor imperfections, scarce; used within the three month period between issue and the increase in the imperial rate. Very difficult to find. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated pg. 89(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5086 |
cover |
 1927: Stationery Envelope, 1 d. red, used registered from Lagos to Berlin, Germany, with additional adhesives 1921 2 d. chestnut and 3 d. bright-violet, dated 19 April 1928, tied by "REGISTERED LAGOS" oval, with Lagos
registration label (rub to surface) alongside, to the reverse a transit "REGISTERED LONDON" dated 5 May 1928 and arrival "BERLIN" dated 7 May 1928, a fine a scarce usage(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5087 |
cover |
 1914: Registration Envelope, 2 d. ultramarine, size G, unused, imprint reads "THOS. DE LA RUE & CO.", tone spots, surface damage to reverse and apparent gum wrinkling, however a rare example; one of two unused recorded.
Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated on pg 92(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5088 |
cover |
 1914: Registration Envelope, 2 d. ultramarine, size H, unused, imprint reads "THOS. DE LA RUE & CO.", gum wrinkling to flap, nonetheless very fresh and fine. Rare; one of three unused recorded. Reference: The Postal
Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated on pg 93(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5089 |
cover |
 1914: Registration Envelope, 2 d. ultramarine, size H2, unused, imprint reads "THOS. DE LA RUE & CO" (no dot after 'CO'), tone spots, minor soiling, gum wrinkling to flap, otherwise fine. Rare; one of two unused recorded.
Unlisted by H&G. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated on pg 93(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5090 |
cover |
 1937: Registered Envelope, 3 d. blue, size H2, imprint "THOS. DE LA RUE & CO. LTD.", unused, with the original packet band which has the wording "24 / REGISTERED ENVELOPES / SIZE H2 (9"x4")" and the protective tissue paper
to the flap, minor discolouration at top edge and small spot front, otherwise very fine. Scarce and attractive. Note: Packet bands for all Nigerian registered envelopes are uncommon. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, pg.
101(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5091 |
cover |
 1950: Registered Envelope, 3 d. blue, size F, imprint "THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED.", unused, strong colour, fresh example, very fine, rare; one of two recorded unused. Note: All King George VI registered
envelopes, except the 1937 size G, are scarce in mint condition. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated on pg. 103(Image
1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5092 |
cover |
 1952: Registered Envelope, 3 d. dark blue, size H2, imprint "THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED.", unused, fresh vivid printing, clean, exhibition quality, scarce; only a handful of unused examples recorded. Reference: The
Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, pg. 105(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5093 |
|
 Postal Orders: 1919: King George V, 5 s. blue, 2 d. overprint type T2T, original poundage 1 d., issued at Lagos, dated 15 December 1919, struck with a double circle "LAGOS NIGERIA", large format design, creasing, small tears
and soiled. Rare early example; earliest recorded postal order from Nigeria. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated on pg. 194(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
| 5094 |
|
 Postal Orders: 1924: King George V, 5 s. blue, 2 d. overprint type T3T with five short bars, original poundage 1½ d., small design, with counterfoil and stamp box at left, dated 7 July 1930, struck with a double circle "LAGOS
NIGERIA", vertical crease and small hole above 'Y' of 'JY' datestamp, otherwise fine. Rare. Reference: The Postal Stationery of Nigeria, by Peter Hørlyck, illustrated on pg. 195(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
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