Other countries continued... Liberia continued... Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 4054 piece First transfer printing 1860: 6 c. red in combination with second transfer printing 1864 24 c. light green used on 1865 cover front to Kenosha, Wisconsin each lightly cancelled by circular "MONROVIA / LIBERIA" handstamp in blue. Carried by African Steamship Company packet to Liverpool with red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET / 9 FE 65 / 4A" transit also lightly tying the adhesives and thence by Allan Line steamer 'Nova Scotian' to Portland and overland via the exchange office at Chicago with "CHICAGO AM. PKT. / PAID / FEB 26" transit in red to Kenosha. Fully pre-paid at the 33 Cent rate under the 1858 convention with the balance of 3 cents settled in cash, of which Liberia retained 2 cents and credited '1/3½' d.to Great Britain in red crayon who in turn credited 16 c. for the carriage by American packet under the 1848 Anglo-American convention plus 5 c. US inland postage as denoted by red '21 / CENTS' credit handstamp to the United States. The stamps somewhat toned, the front with a few minor tears and overall ageing. A rare and interesting mixed franking of the first and second printing. Cert. PE (2025). Reference: Unlisted in John Sacher's 2010 census, bringing the total number of franked pre-UPU covers to eighteen (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 1+9] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 2,000.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4055 */bof First transfer printing 1860: 12 c. deep blue, perf. 12 an unused block of six, corner-marginal from bottom left of sheet with partial printers annotation "24 sheets b4 in each of..." in manuscript at base together with an unused single example, marginal from base of sheet with part marginal imprint "[Dando, Tod]hunter & Smith / [Printers] & Lithographers / 22 Gresham Street, Bank / London" and partial manuscript printer's figures, both well centred and of delicate, fresh colour, large part og. A light vertical fold in the selvedge of the block and the slightest toning to same not detracting from what is an interesting and highly unusual printers archive duo in very fine condition. Provenance: Collection Boggs (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 2] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4056 cover First transfer printing 1860: 12 c. deep blue used on small pink 1864 cover from Buchanan, Grand Bassa to London, neatly cancelled by black straightline "PAID" of Buchanan (Cockrill: Type PD.1). Fully pre-paid at the 12 cent rate to Great Britain under the 1858 Anglo-Liberian convention made up of 1 d. (= 2 c.) to Liberia, 4 d. ship fee and 1 d. British inland postage and carried by West African Steamship Company packet to Liverpool with red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET / 11 NO. 64 / 2A" transit on obverse and London (12 Nov.) arrival on reverse. A few minutely toned perfs. and some wrinkles to cover of no significance to this charming and exceptionally rare usage; one of just two recorded covers sent from Buchanan. Cert. PE (2025). Reference: Illustrated in: John Sacher "Liberia: The early Post Offices and Stamps, The London Philatelist, Vol. 101, Nov. 1992, p. 324. Provenance: Collection John Sacher, Spink, London December 2016, lot 1393 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 2] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 2,500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4057 cover First transfer printing 1860: 12 c. blue used on a delightful advertising envelope for "A. F. Nelson / Commission / and Shipping Merchant / CAPE PALMAS / LIBERIA, W. C. AFRICA" adressed to a shipping underwriter in Liverpool, attractively cancelled by manuscript 'M' in brown ink (Cockrill: MS.1) to indicate posting on a costal vessel between Monrovia and Harper and then carried by British West African Steamship Company packet to Liverpool with red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET / 26 DE 73 / 3A" arrival on obverse. Fully pre-paid under the 1858 convention with 2 c. for Liberia, 8 c. ship fee to Great Britain and 2 c. internal postage, the amount pre-paid also indicated in sterling as '6d.' in red ink. The sole manuscript cancellation recorded on cover and one of only two franked pre-UPU entires to Great Britain; a unique and immensly charming entire for the connoisseur. Cert. PE (2025). Note: John Sacher's 2010 census records this cover as one of two known to the United Kingdom franked with postage stamps and the only private use of a postage stamp in the 'stampless' period between 1868 and 1881. Reference: Illustrated in: Philip Cockrill, "Liberia: The internal Postmarks & Cancellations", p. 6 and in: John Sacher, "Liberia: The Early Post Offices and Stamps", The London Philatelist, Vol. 101, Nov. 1992, p. 326. Provenance: Collection Philip Cockrill (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 2] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 5,000.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4058 cover First transfer printing 1860: The unique 12 c. deep blue and 24 c. green (2) combination used on 1861 entire to Boston, Mass. endorsed "pr. Steamer via England" and "Paid", all cancelled "HARPER / LIBERIA" in black (Cockrill: Type CP.1) with indistinct straightline "PAID" on reverse. Carried at double rate by West African Steamship Company packet to Liverpool with red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET / 11 OC. 61 / 5A" transit on obverse and thence by Cunard steamer 'Africa' to Boston with clear black "BOSTON BR. PKT. / OCT. 26" arrival also on front. Though fully pre-paid at the 66 Cent double rate with the balance of 6 Cents settled in cash, Liberia only credited the single rate of '1/3½d.' in brown ink to Great Britain, where the cover nevertheless seems to have been accepted as fully paid though no credit to the US was indicated, and thus '10' Cents double rate inland postage charged on arrival. A breathtakingly fresh and attractive entire showing the sole recorded 12 c. blue and 24 c. green combination; an exhibition item of the highest stature. Cert. PE (2025). Reference: Recorded in: John Sacher, "Liberia - Prepayment of Mail in the 19th Century", The London Philatelist, Vol. 119, June 2010, p. 162 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 2+3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 7,500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4059 cover First transfer printing 1860: 12 c. deep blue in combination with Fourth transfer printing 1867 6 c. red used on 1889 registered entire to Freetown, Sierra Leone, each cancelled by "BASSA / LIBERIA / MAR 19 / 1889" cds, with additional strike at right and red "FREETOWN / SIERRA LEONE / MR 28 / 89" arrival also on front. A fine and rare mixed franking; one of just three recorded usages of the fourth transfer 6 c. red on cover. Cert. PE (2025) (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 2+13] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 2,000.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4060 */bof First transfer printing 1860: 24 c. deep green, perf. 11¾ in an unused block of four, well centred and of deep rich colour, large part og. The odd split perf. at base carefully and sensibly hinged for protection, still a scarce and very fine multiple (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 150.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4061 piece First transfer printing 1860: 24 c. green used on 1871 cover front to the Liberian Consul General in Paris, France endorsed "Maison Executif, Monrovia", lightly cancelled by circular "MONROVIA / LIBERIA" handstamp in blue with a further strike alongside with blue straightline "PAID" (Cockrill: Type PD.1) in centre. Carried by British West African Steamship Company packet to Great Britain with "LONDON / 8 / PAID / A 2 SP 71" transit and british "PD", both in red, and onward to France with "ANGL. / AMB. CALAIS A / 2 SEPT. 71" entry mark also on front and at 24 cent fully pre-paid under the 1858 Anglo-Liberian convention with 1 d. (=2 c.) to Liberia, 4 d. ship fee, 1 d. transit to Great Britain and '6' d. credited to France in red crayon. The stamp lifted and three perforations added at base as well as the merest hint of a wrinkle. A rare usage full of postal history, being one of three known usages during the thirteen year period between 1868 and 1881 when stamps where not generally available and combining this with a rare destination. Signed Georges Scherrer, cert. PE (2025). Note: It is presumed that after a burglary at the Liberian treasury in February 1868 all stamps were withdrawn from sale and declared invalid to prevent the fraudulent use of stolen stamps. While John Sacher's 2010 census lists nine covers (partially) pre-paid by postage stamps up to 1868 the use of stamps then falls drastically in early 1868 and does not resume until the early 1880s. Sacher records only three exceptions during this thirteen year period, of which he writes: "The first two of these exceptions were from the 'Maison Executif' and 'Department of State Monrovia', presumably both official letters. Probably the senders considered themselves outside the regulations if they still had stamps to use". The same census recordes only three pre-UPU franked covers to France. Reference: Illustrated in: John Sacher, "Liberia: The Early Post Offices and Stamps", The London Philatelist, Vol. 101, Nov. 1992, p. 326 and "Liberia: Prepayment of Mail in the 19th Century", LP, Vol. 119, June 2010, p. 154. Provenance: Collection John Sacher, Spink, London December 2016, lot 1398 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4062 cover First transfer printing 1860: 6 c. red (faults) used in combination with Second transfer printing 1864: 24 c. light green on cover from Monrovia to Raleigh, North Carolina, each cancelled "MONROVIA / LIBERIA" in blue with black straightline "PAID" (Cockrill: Type PD.1) at left. Carried by African Steamship Company packet to Liverpool with red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET / 11 AU 65 / 3A" transit and thence by Cunard's 'Persian' to New York with red "N. YORK BR. PACKET / PAID / AUG 23" cds. lightly tying the 6 c.-adhesive. Fully pre-paid at the 33 Cent rate under the 1858 convention with the balance settled in cash, credited "Pd. 31" Cents (= 1/3½ d.) to Great Britain in red crayon, of which 4 d. ship rate to the UK, 1 d. UK transit and 8 d. for transatlantic carriage by British vessel under the 1848 Anglo-American convention and struck with red "5 / CENTS" credit to the US. A very rare entire. Cert. PE (2025). Reference: Listed in: John Sacher, "Liberia - Prepament of Mail in the 19th Century", The London Philatelist, Vol. 119, June 2010, p. 163 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 3+7] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 2,000.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4063 (*) Collections Liberty Issue 1860: An outstanding specialised assembly of Plate Proofs for the 6 c., 12 c. and 24 c. values, comprising approximately 186 proofs in black, blue, green and red, arranged as an attempted reconstruction of the original sheet format of 32 subjects (8 x 4). The group includes substantial reconstructed plate layouts for each value, with multiple positional pieces, pairs, strips and larger fragments, mounted on album pages and annotated with plating notes. The proofs show the allegorical seated Liberty design in differing values and colours, illustrating the development and production of Liberia’s first postage issue. Condition varies, as to be expected with proof material of this type, with some pieces cut close, though many are fresh and clearly printed. A remarkable and highly unusual research assembly, representing a major effort to reconstruct the original plates of Liberia’s 1860 first issue. A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial classic proof study of considerable philatelic importance, with excellent scope for further plating, research and exhibition development (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4064 */bof First transfer printing 1860: Unused selection on leaves with 6 c. red perf. 11¾, 12 c. blue, six examples in different shades and perforations and 24 c. green (8) incl. a block of four ex Boggs, a single example in a distinctive blue-green shade and various other shades and perforations. Generally fine to very fine conditon (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4065 o/pencancel First transfer printing 1860: The cancellation study on all denominations of the first transfer printings incl. seven examples of the 6 c. red, one of which with imperf. top left corner margin and including one of the two known strikes of very rare circular "BUCHANAN / PAID" handstamp (Cockrill: Type CP.4) in black on 6 c. red, two of four recorded examples of scarce circular "GREENVILLE / LIBERIA" handstamp (Cockrill: Type CP.1) on 24 c. deep green (2), different manuscript cancellations, red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR PACKET", Britisch 'E.C. / 123" numeral obliterator and circular handstamps of Harper and Monrovia in black and blue. A useful and attractive selection including several significant rarities in generally fine condition (26 items) (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 1-3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4066 (*) Second transfer printing 1864: 6, 12 and 24 c., the complete set of three imperf. plate proofs in black on thick white card without gum, all with very large margins and complete framelines on all four sides. A scarce set in superb condition (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 7-9 Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4067 (*) Second transfer printing 1864: Plate proofs (5) incl. the complete set in black on thick white paper, imperf. as well as 12 c. and 24 c. in black on thin silky paper, also imperf., all with good to very large margins all round and mostly with four complete frame lines. Two items with Slight faults, still a scarce and attractive group (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 7-9 Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4068 (*) Second transfer printing 1864: 12 c., plate proofs on thin, silky white paper without gum, a magnificent horizontal pair with huge margins all round, four complete framelines and large sheet margin at left. A slight wrinkle and a few inconspicuous age-spots do not detract from what is a rare and perfectly lovely pair of second transfer Plate Proofs. Provenance: Schuyler Rumsey, San Francisco April 2018, lot 563 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 8 Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4069 * Second transfer printing 1864: 6 c. vermilion, imperforate, an unused marginal example from the base of the sheet, delicate fresh colour and large to very large margins all round, without gum. Superb and very rare; signed Cividini (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 7a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4070 cover Second transfer printing 1864: 6 c. red and 12 c. blue used together on 1868 printed matter wrapper endorsed "pr. Mail Str., via England" to Paris, France, each cancelled by circular "MONROVIA / LIBERIA" handstamp in blue (Cockrill: Type CP.1) with a third strike in combination with straightline "PAID" (Cockrill: Type PD.1) in the same colour at centre. Carried at reduced printed matter rate by African Steamship Company packet to Liverpool with manucscript '8 d.' credit to the UK in red ink and via London where accepted as fully pre-paid with red "LONDON / PAID / 3 FE 68" transit and "PD" in circle and Calais with black "ANG. / AMB. CALAIS 3 FEVR. 68" entry mark, all on front, to Paris. "PARIS / LES BATIGNOLLES / 7E 3 FEVR. 68" arrival on reverse. Slightest imperfections to the adhesives and backflap partially restored - of no consequence and mentioned for accuracy only. The sole recorded pre-UPU item of printed matter from Liberia and the only entire franked exclusively with second transfer stamps; a unique and tremendously attractive entire to an uncommon destination. Cert. PE (2025). Note: John Sachers 2010 census records only three covers to France and only this unique printed matter rate usage. Reference: Illustrated in: John Sacher, "Liberia - Prepayment of Mail in the 19th Century", The London Philatelist, Vol. 119, June 2010, p. 159. Provenance: Collection Floyd E. Risvold, Spink Shreeves, New York October 2010, lot 1256; Collection John Sacher, Spink, London December 2016, lot 1395 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 7+8] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 5,000.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4071 * Second transfer printing 1864: 24 c. light green, imperforate, an unused example with very large margins all round and four complete framelines, large part og. Slightly toned, still a fine and very rare stamp. Provenance: Collection Arthur Hind, sale 10, Harmers of London, May 1935, lot 216; Collection Philip Cockrill (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 9a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4072 * Collections; Second transfer printing 1864: The unused collection on leaves with rare shades of the 6 c. red and 24 c. green, a range of perforations from 11 to 12, 6 c. red, perf. 11 on watermarked paper or 24 c. green, perf. 11, distinctly misperforated. A scarce and useful group in good overall condition (20 items) (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 7-9] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4073 o/pair Second transfer printing 1864: The fantastic used selection of ten single examples and two pairs on an exhibit page with 6 c. red (10) incl. the unique pair of used multiples ex Collection Philip Cockrill, the only known strike of circular "HARPER / LIBERIA" handstamp in violet, one of three known examples of the scarce "HARPER / LIBERIA" intaglio postal seal in black (unrecorded in Cockrill) and the only known used imperf. example cancelled by very rare British "BRISTOL JU 9" cds. in addition to weak strike of circular "HARPER / LIBERIA" hs, 12 c. blue (3) all used from Monrovia and cancelled in blue and a marvellous example of the 24 c. light green - a stamp unknown on cover - cancelled by crisp and centrally applied "MONROVIA / LIBERIA" handstamp in blue. A brilliant page of the second transfer printings which are amongst the rarest of used Liberty stamps (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia 7-9] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 400.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

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