Other countries continued... Liberia continued... Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 4154 (*) Pictorial Issue 1892/94: Pictorial Issue Waterlow Sample Stamps, Type I (no overprint), imperforate, printed on thick paper (0.0038-0.0040 in.), complete set of fourteen as would be mounted, comprising values from 1 c. to $5, including the 5 c. triangular and 5 c. "O S”, in horizontal pairs (except the two triangular singles), all in sample colours, without gum. A remarkable and highly important assembly representing the earliest form of Waterlow sample production for Liberia, originating from the 1895/96 sample booklet. Of exceptional rarity, described as the only complete set recorded by the author. Fine to very fine and of exhibition calibre (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia Sample 33/53] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4155 */(*) Pictorial Issue 1892/94: Waterlow Sample Stamps, Types II–III, selection of fourteen examples on exhibition page comprising values from 4 c. to $5, a mix of imperforate and perforated singles, all overprinted in blue “WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN"” in two lines, showing both serif (7) and non-serif lettering (7) and differing line spacings (approx. 2-3 mm), with a 12 c. example affixed to the original booklet page with ST number 414 handwritten. Including additional examples from the same series, with a mixture of ungummed and gummed states. An attractive and instructive group illustrating the earliest overprinted sample formats prepared by Waterlow for promotional purposes in the mid-1890s. Some faults, toning and one 4 c. cut into along left side, otherwise fine to very fine. A scarce and desirable specialist assembly, ideal for study or exhibition (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia Sample 35/49] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4156 **/(*) Pictorial Issue 1892/94: Waterlow Sample Stamps, Types IV–VI, selection of twenty-four examples on exhibition pages including values from 4 c. to $5 and 5 c. triangular "O S", overprinted in black “WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN” (two different settings), showing reduced letter size, closer line spacings (approx. 1-2 mm), settings 1 including “S” under “L”, together with later Type VI issues featuring security punch holes and ungummed except for the triangular. Ten examples are on the original booklet pages with ST numbers noted (Type IV & V). A comprehensive and highly informative group illustrating the later evolution of Waterlow sample production, including the introduction of security devices and refined typographic settings. Minor imperfections as to be expected, but generally fine and attractive. A valuable specialist lot demonstrating the progression of these elusive sample issues (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Sample 35/53] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4157 (*) Pictorial Issue 1894: Waterlow Type VI unique Die Proof assemblage for Brussels Philatelic Exhibition 1910. An extraordinary and unique group of archival Exhibition die proofs prepared by Waterlow & Sons for the exhibition at the Brussels Philatelic Exhibition. Comprising seven die proofs, includes examples of The Love of Liberty 5 c. in triangular-format proofs in multiple colours, each printed on large format paper with characteristic guide lines and archival layout. Believed to represent the only recorded “Specimen” die proofs in these colours, as noted in the original exhibit. They are all overprinted "WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN" in black with punch holes. These proofs are thought to originate from Waterlow’s internal archive material and may correspond to production-stage or presentation proofs. Exceptional rarity and of major significance for Liberia and Waterlow specialists (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof 53] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4158 **/*/bof Pictorial Issue 1894: Waterlow Type VI Exhibition Mini-Sheets for Brussels Philatelic Exhibition 1910. Two unused exhibition-format mini-sheets comprising 5 c. carmine & green triangular stamps in block of eight format (2×2) with marginal surround, of fresh colour and fine appearance printed as display pieces for the 1910 Brussels Exhibition, overprinted in black “WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN and with the characteristic security punch holes, one has variety "Imperforate Horizontal" between, both large part og. one mounted only in the margin, the other never hinged. One has lower left corner of margin trimmed, otherwise very fine. Highly attractive and rare in this format, combining exhibition provenance with unusual geometric design (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Specimen 53] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4159 bof/(*) Pictorial Issue 1892/94: Waterlow Sample Stamps, Type VI with security punch holes. Composite group of 4 c., 6 c. and 8 c. unused sheet formats. A remarkable and visually impressive assembly comprising: 4 c. red-brown: two marginal sheets of 30 (5 × 6), being divided portions of the original larger sheet, 6 c. light brown: two sheets of 20 (4 × 5), one with top two rows imperforate horizontal (only reported), from the right-hand portion of the original sheet, 8 c. green: sheet of 18 (6 × 3), being the lower portion of the original sheet of 30. All stamps with diagonal "WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN" overprint in black and individual security punch holes. The group clearly illustrates the differing sheet configurations and cutting practices employed by Waterlow in the mid-1890s, with particularly fine and uniform presentation. Fresh and fine, no gum. A scarce and highly attractive multiple group, the 4 c. being the only known complete sheet, ideal for exhibition display (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Sample 35-37] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4160 (*) 1892/97 (c.1930s): Waterlow Sample Stamps Type VII & VIII Lithographed. A rare and highly specialised group of lithographed Waterlow sample stamps, representing the later Type VII (no overprint) and Type VIII (overprinted “Waterlow & Sons Ltd Specimen”) productions. Type VII: 15 c. black-violet, lithographed, no overprint, Type VIII: 8 c. green (S.T. 5413), 15 c. black-violet (S.T. 5414, Setting 1), 15 c. black-violet (S.T. 5415, Setting 3, “S” under “R”, stop after “Specimen”). The latter three mounted on the booklet page and all without gum. Believed produced in the early 1930s as demonstration material, contrasting lithography with the original engraved issues. The Type VIII stamps bear Waterlow specimen overprints with control numbers. The only recorded lithographed samples relating to the 1897 Liberian issue. A rare and important specialist group (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia Sample 37/40] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4161 bof/(*) Pictorial Issue 1892/94: Waterlow Sample Stamps, Type VI with security punch holes. A matched pair of complete marginal sheets comprising: 16 c. olive-bistre: sheet of 15 (3 × 5), and 32 c. blue: sheet of 15 (3 × 5). Both printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. from the original plates and subsequently overprinted diagonally "WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN" in black, each stamp additionally bearing the characteristic security punch hole. Perforation 12½, issued without gum as distributed sample material. The sheets retain full margins and clearly show the standardised format adopted for the higher pictorial values, offering an excellent visual comparison between denominations. Fresh and fine. A scarce and very attractive pair of complete sheets; seldom encountered together in such uniform preservation (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia Sample 41/46] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4162 bof/(*) Pictorial Issue 1892/94: Waterlow Sample Stamps, Type VI with security punch holes. Two full marginal sheets of ten (2 x 5) $1 in light brown, with major production varieties. Both originating from divided sheets and exhibiting significant production characteristics: one sheet with the upper rows imperforate horizontally (only known), one sheet with imperforate section at base (one of only two recorded). Each stamp with diagonal specimen overprint and individual security punch hole. Fresh and fine with no gum. Scarce duo (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia Sample 47] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4163 (*) Pictorial Issue 1892/94: Waterlow Sample Stamps Type VI, with security punch holes. High values: $2 and $5 sheets. Two scarce complete marginal sheets comprising: $2 green: sheet of 8 (2 × 4), $5 blue: sheet of 8 (2 × 4). Both from the division of larger sheets prior to perforation, each stamp overprinted and security punched. These high denominations are rarely encountered in multiple form, particularly in intact sheet format, and provide an important complement to the lower values. Scarce and desirable high-value multiples (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia Sample 48-49] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4164 (*) Pictorial Issue 1894: Globe & Krumen Triangular Colour Trial Die Proof 5 c. printed in lilac & black, on medium paper (.0026-.0028) and mounted on card inset, showing the complete triangular design in an unissued trial colour. A striking pre-production proof, originating from the Waterlow archives, produced during the colour selection phase prior to final issue. The impression is fresh, sharp and well-centred, with full margins of the card mount intact. Fine and attractive. A rare example; only known mounted proof in this colour (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof 52] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4165 cover Pictorial Issue 1894: Globe & Krumen 5 c. carmine & black, imperforate, fresh colour and good margins, used on a printed commercial envelope from Robertsport to Königsberg, Germany, dated 30 April 1894, tied by “ROBERTSPORT LIBERIA / APR 30 1894” cds in black with an additional strike lower left. Reverse with transit “MONROVIA / 1 MAY 94” and arrival “KÖNIGSBERG / 27.5.94” both in black. Tiny bend top of triangular, minor handling wear, fine example. A remarkable and important early usage, being the earliest recorded use of the 1894 5 c. Globe & Krumen issue, and the earliest known cover from Robertsport, whose post office had only recently opened in 1894. An exhibition-class rarity of Liberian postal history (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 52] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4166 cover 1894: Registered cover from Robertsport to Freetown, Sierra Leone, bearing imperforate "Globe & Krumen" 5 c. carmine & black triangle in combination with 10 c. rose on blue Robertsport Registration stamp, fresh colours and well-positioned on small registered envelope, dated 22 June 1894,, tied by clear circular datestamp “ROBERTSPORT LIBERIA JUN 22 1894” in black. Reverse with Monrovia transit in black (23 June). Vertical filing fold well clear of both adhesives, opening tears at base, minor handling and age-related wear, but an attractive and highly presentable example. A remarkable and important early registered usage of the 1894 issue, combining the iconic triangular stamp with the scarce Robertsport registration label. One of only two recorded uses of the 1894 Robertsport 10 c. Registration stamp. Provenance: ex Henry Chlanda (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 52/F9] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4167 cover 1894: Registered cover from Grand Bassa to Windhoek, South West Africa, franked with "Globe & Krumen" 5 c. carmine & black, rouletted, tied by scarce straight-line cancellation "Grand Bassa APR 1896" (corrected to 6 APR), in combination with 10 c. blue on pink Buchanan Registration stamp, on cover, dated 4 April 1896, addressed to Windhoek Hospital, German South West Africa, endorsed "Via Accra and feather", with complex and unusual routing. Transit markings include "ACCRA GOLD COAST AP 17 96", "KAMERUN 7.5.96", "REGISTERED LETTER OFFICE CAPE TOWN JY 15 96", and arrival "WINDHOEK 2.9.96" on reverse, indicating an extraordinary five-month journey including overland desert transit. A highly important and visually striking cover illustrating rare registered usage and exceptional postal history to an unusual destination. One of only two recorded uses of the 1894 Buchanan Registration stamp in the 1890s. Provenance: ex Henry Chlanda (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia 53/F6] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4168 (*) 1894: Triangular Issue. Outstanding group of Colour Trial Die Proofs, including "O S" overprinted examples and a Plate Proof. An exceptional and highly specialised group of eight 1894, 5 c. triangular pictorial issue color trial Die Proofs, comprising a range of recorded experimental colour combinations and formats. The lot includes: Three imperforate Die Proofs in trial colours: Green & black, dark yellow & blue, and ultramarine & brown, only known Proofs in these colour combinations (ex Margulies, Davis, Mackal & Waterlow Archives). Four imperforate colour trial Die Proofs with "O S" overprints in black (3) and red (1), in: orange-vermilion & brown, dark yellow & black, lilac & brown, and ultramarine & brown, the only documented proofs in these colours bearing overprints (ex Chlanda). Imperforate Plate Proof in black & deep green, vignette in issued colour, roulette 19, gummed, previously unrecorded. All fresh colour, large margins all round and printed on medium paper (.0026-.0028), representing Waterlow & Sons pre-production and archival material. A remarkable assembly of trial material, illustrating the experimental development of Liberia’s iconic triangular issue, with multiple unique or near-unique items and distinguished provenance. A rare opportunity to acquire a cohesive study group of great exhibition and research value (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof 52/O26] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 400.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4169 (*) Second Pictorial Issue 1897: Group of three small Die Proofs of the 2 c. value printed in black on medium paper (c. 0.0032 in.), comprising: Hippopotamus without frame, Die proof number "2332", a further example with manuscript notation “2 Dies” in red, and the frame for the 2 c. die proof number "2303", mounted on card. All from the Waterlow Reference Set, representing both the pictorial vignette and the frame component of the newly created 2 c. issue, and illustrating the die preparation and recording process. A scarce and highly interesting trio (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proofs] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4170 (*) Second Pictorial Issue 1897:Vai Woman in Full Dress 15 c. Progressive Die Proof printed in slate purple on thick paper (89mm x 130mm), later state with added shading, from the re-engraving of the Vai Woman in Full Dress design, Proof #8 dated 29 September 1896, die proof number "1455 " mirrored at top and "662" at base. A more advanced stage of the re-engraving, with the additional shading now executed, demonstrating the progression from outline to completed engraved detail. A scarce and attractive Proof. Provenance: Collection Dr. Roy P. Mackal (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4171 (*) Second Pictorial Issue 1897: Vai Woman in Full Dress 15 c. Progressive Die Proof printed in slate purple on thick paper (85mm x 124mm), a re-engraving, die proof number "1455" (mirrored at top) with "662" at base, dated 20 September 1896 (Proof #2). This proof bears a highly interesting contemporary manuscript production instruction, reading: “Please take 2 proofs in the same colour as this = wanted 9 o’clock tomorrow – Thursday ICK”, and signed “Geo Keith”, providing a rare and direct insight into the working practices at Waterlow during the preparation of the issue. Vertical fold left of design and contemporay pinning holes top. A most attractive and important archival proof, combining technical development with documented production instructions; of exceptional interest to specialists of Liberia and Waterlow printing records. Provenance: Collection Dr. Roy P. Mackal (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4172 cover Second Pictorial Issue 1897: Progressive Die Proofs on thick paper. Composite die proof showing the 20 c. and 30 c. values, printed in black (128 x 113 mm.), illustrating early stages of the re-engraving, with background shading incomplete at the base of the designs; manuscript date "14 Sept. 1896" and numbers "1456" and "1458". A scarce and instructive pre-production Proof sheet, documenting the development of the Liberia pictorial issue. Minor handling imperfections as to be expected for working material. Note: The 1897 issue consisted of nine values, with seven in multiples of 5 c. to better correspond to the new rates of 1893. Old dies were re-engraved, and two new dies were made. The values of 1 c., 5 c., 10 c., 15 c., 20 c., 25 c. and 30 c. were made by re-engraving the 6 c., 4 c., 8 c., 12 c., 16 c., 24 c. and 32 c. dies of 1892, respectively. The 2 c. and 50 c. values were made from new dies. Scott catalogue list these stamps as two separate issues of 1896 and 1897, but the dated Die Proofs and Archival File Copy Sheets define these stamps as one order, one issue, in 1897. Provenance: Collection Dr. Roy P. Mackal (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4173 (*) Second Pictorial Issue 1897: Progressive Die Proof on thick card (127mm x 115mm). Composite progressive die proof showing pre-production stage for the 30 c. in light blue and 20 c. in bistre, printed on thick buff paper, with extensive contemporary manuscript annotations relating to Colour Trials and plate preparation, including instructions such as “reduce the tint… put shadow side as on 8k” and “cut up 20s”, dated 28 Sept. 1896; further endorsed “Colours before next proofs are taken”. An exceptional and rare production document, illustrating the design evolution and printing instructions for the Liberia 1897 pictorial issue. Minor handling and peripheral wear as to be expected for a working proof sheet. Note: Scott catalogue list these stamps as two separate issues of 1896 and 1897, but the dated Die Proofs and Archival File Copy Sheets define these stamps as one order, one issue, in 1897. Provenance: Collection Dr. Roy P. Mackal (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof] 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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