Other countries continued... Liberia continued... Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 4074 (*) Third transfer printing 1867: 12 c., Plate Proof in red on ungummed thin white paper, the value indication crossed out in black ink and replaced with manuscript "six", fresh colour and large margins all round. A superb and remarkable Proof; one of just three recorded examples. Note: Of the three such Proofs with value altered by hand recorded to date one is in the Tapling Collection at the British Library and two were included in this exhibit. The manuscript handwriting is consistent across all three recorded examples and attributed to the printer. Provenance: Walter Dorning Beckton; Lincoln Nirk; and V.F. Jansen (1931) (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Essay 13-14] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 750.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4075 (*) Third transfer printing 1867: 12 c., plate proof in black on thick white wove paper without gum, vertically perforated 12 and horizontally rouletted 8. An interesting and exceedingly rare experimental perforation Proof of which just three examples are known (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 14 Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4076 (*) Third transfer printing 1867: The set of nine Plate Proofs for all three denominations in black on varying types and strength of white paper without gum. Fine and rare (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13-15 Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4077 * Third transfer printing 1867: The selection of imperforate colour trials (8) for all three values in the unissued colours red, blue and green on different types of thin white paper without gum, mostly with large margins all round. An attractive group in fine overall condition, mounted on an album page (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13-15 Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4078 (*) Third transfer printing 1867: Group of four plate proofs on thin, silky paper without gum with 6 c. blue, 12 c. red, 12 c. green and 12 c. black, mounted as arranged in the original collection on small part album page of Walter Dorning Beckton. These proofs represent an early stage in the production of Liberia’s classic issue, printed on trial paper distinct from the standard wove proofs, and retained in their contemporary album context, with manuscript annotation “1867” and notes relating to perforation trials. The page is accompanied by Beckton’s annotation referring to a “12 c. perforation trial proof”, subsequently affixed to the page, indicating direct engagement with production experiments of the issue. A remarkable and highly unusual survival: trial proofs on experimental paper, original 19th-century part album page, and distinguished provenance from one of the great early philatelic collectors. Material of this nature is rarely encountered intact, and is far scarcer than the more commonly offered Liberia trial proofs on standard paper. A significant exhibition piece. Note: Walter Dorning Beckton (1866-1931) was a prominent British philatelist, recognised as a pioneer of "scientific philately" and a leading figure in the early 20th-century philatelic world. Provenance: Collection Walter Dorning Beckton (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof 13/19] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 1,000.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4079 (*) Third transfer printing 1867: 6 c. pale red, imperforate in an unused horizontal pair, corner marginal from top right of sheet, fresh colour and large to very large margins all round, no gum. Faint wrinkling and two small thins but a very rare imperforate multiple (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4080 * Third transfer printing 1867: 10 c. deep pale red, perf. 12 in an unused horizontal strip of three, fresh colour, large part og. Faint horizontal wrinkle, still a fine and rare multiple (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 150.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4081 * Third transfer printing 1867: 12 c. light blue, imperforate in an unused horizontal pair with sheet margin at right, delicate, fresh colour and good to very large margins all round, unused without gum. Faint wrinkling, small crease and thin in sheet margin. A fine and exceedingly rare imperforate multiple. Provenance: Collection Philip Cockrill; Collection Barbara Fosdyke-Ray, Schuyler Rumsey, San Francisco April 2011, lot 2562 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 14] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 400.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4082 * Selections; Third transfer printing 1867: Unused selection with a range of perforations, shades including scarce 12 c. deep dull-blue, examples of all three values on thin silky paper and including 12 c. deep turquoise blue imperf. to sheet margin at base, in a horizontal pair perf. to sheet margin at left or in a heavily misperforated strip of three (reconstructed) and 24 c. dull yellowish green in a horizontal and a vertical pair, the latter corner marginal from top right of sheet. An interesting range in good general condition, expertly written up on three exhibition pages (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13-15] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4083 o/piece Third transfer printing 1867: The remarkable used collection with 6 c. pale red, perf. 12 (4) including two examples on small piece, 12 c. deep dull-blue (6), one example imperf. to sheet margin at left and two perf. 11½ and finally 24 c. dull yellowish green, one of only six known used examples, all lightly cancelled by blue "MONROVIA / LIBERIA" handstamp. A very rare assembly, remarkably representing just over a third of all 32 used examples recorded of the third transfer printing which is known used only from Monrovia (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13-15] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4084 * Fourth transfer printing 1868: 6 c. red, on watermarked paper, perf 11½, horizontal corner marginal strip of six with marginal selvedge top and right, partial papermaker´s watermark, of fresh colour, large part og., toning in places to reverse, minor wrinkles, crease in margin at top right and perforation separtion in top margin to two stamps, otherwise superb. A scarce and visually striking multiple from the Fourth Transfer Printing, showing consistent impressions across the strip. Multiples of this issue are rarely encountered in such format, particularly on watermarked paper and retaining gum. An attractive and important exhibition piece, for Liberia specialists and collectors of classic West Africa, combining rarity, condition, and notable pedigree. Provenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack; Collection Philip Cockrill (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4085 */bof Fourth transfer printing 1868: 6 c. light red, compound perforation 11½x12, unused irregular corner marginal block of five, showing sheet margin and guide perforation intersections, of good colour, some tone spots to large part og. as to be expected for multiples of this size and period. An attractive positional multiple illustrating the layout and perforation characteristics of the Fourth Transfer Printing. Such marginal and irregular blocks are seldom encountered. A fine and scarce piece of clear specialist interest (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 150.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4086 */bof Fourth transfer printing 1868: 6 c. red, perf. 11½, the unique complete sheet of thirty-two, fresh colour and full sheet-margins all round, unused, large part og. The odd trivial age spot and slight creasing to the selvedge of no importance to this great rarity. The sole surviving sheet of this stamp, a valuable resource for the plating of the Liberty issues and an exhibition item of the hightest calibre. Provenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack; Collection Lothar von Saleski (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 1,500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4087 * Fourth transfer printing 1868: 12 c. deep dull-blue, imperforate, an unused marginal example from the base of sheet in a rich, vibrant shade and with large, even margins all round, large part og. Superb (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 14] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 150.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4088 */bof Fourth transfer printing 1868: The complete sheet reconstruction consisting of thirty-two unused single stamps in a variety of shades and perforations, two with sheet margin at base, mainly fresh and often vibrant colour, large part og. The odd toned example or minor fault, nevertheless in very good general condition. An interesting and very uncommon plate reconstruction. Provenance: Collection Lothar von Saleski (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia 14] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4089 */bof Fourth transfer printing 1868: 12 c. deep dull blue, a specialised assembly of unused marginal multiples comprising a top marginal strip of three (perf. 12), left and bottom marginal pairs (perf. 11½), and a large left marginal strip of eight (perf. approx. 11×11½), the latter large part og. and mostly never hinged. A highly attractive and instructive group illustrating perforation variations and sheet format of this difficult issue. An excellent study page with strong visual appeal (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia 14] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4090 * Fourth transfer printing 1868: 24 c. dull yellowish green, imperforate, an unused example of fresh colour and with large even margins all round, large part og. Superb (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 15] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 100.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4091 * 1868: Liberty Fourth Transfer Printing, 24 c. dull yellowish green, perf. 11×12, an unused side marginal strip of four, of fresh colour, showing a series of distinct and constant plate flaws including from left to right; "dot under S", "white flaw beneath the seat", " white flaw behind the figure", and "flaw affecting the left eye". Right stamp has fault top right side, otherwise very fine, large part og. A remarkable and instructive multiple from the late Liberty issue, illustrating plate characteristics of this difficult printing. Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack; Collection Philip Cockrill (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 15] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4092 */bof Fourth transfer printing 1868: 24 c. dull yellowish green, the complete sheet reconstruction from partly overlapping large multiples including a corner marginal block of nine from the bottom left of the sheet, a block of eight with upper sheet margins, three blocks of four, two pairs and two singles, all in fresh, vibrant colour and generally well centred and perforated, large part og. A fantastic plate reconstruction from impressive large multiples in very fine overall condition (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia 15] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 750.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4093 */bof Fourth transfer printing 1868: 6 c. red, 12 c. deep dull blue and 24 c. dull yellowish green, the complete set of three values in unused blocks of four, all well centred and of delicate, fresh colour, large part og. The odd minor imperfection not detracting from this fine and attractive trio of scarce multiples (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 13-15] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

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