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| 4214 |
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 1909: Exceptional and highly important specialised collection of thirty-eight Die and Plate proofs for the Perkins Bacon Pictorial Issue, comprising an extensive multi-page study (8) of the production process from
final die stage through plate proofs and issued colour trials, on paper no gum, and including numerous large multiples. The collection includes a 30 c. "President Barclay" final die proof, the majority of plate proofs in black for values from 1 c. to
75 c. in blocks of four (14) and pairs (3), as well as issued and trial colour plate proofs in a wide range of formats. Particularly notable are the progressive stages, including separate frame and vignette proofs, composite trials, and colour
development pieces across multiple denominations. Of outstanding significance are the large multiples, including two 30 c. blocks of 25 (in deep green without gum & carmine-red with gum, ex Varaschini), both described as the largest recorded
multiples of this value, and an extraordinary 20 c. frame plate proof in a block of 35 in issued colour, likewise the largest known multiple. Additional highlights include rare vignette and frame trials, thin card printings, and an inverted colour
example for the 5 c. value, together illustrating the full complexity of the Perkins Bacon production process. Several pieces bear manuscript annotations and production markings. Condition varies as to be expected for these archival pre-production
material, with some toning, creasing and mounting traces, but overall well preserved, with many fine and visually striking items. A remarkable and comprehensive holding of great depth and importance, effectively constituting a near-complete study of
the design and production of the 1909 Liberia pictorial issue. An exhibition-level assemblage of the highest calibre, and a rare opportunity to acquire such a cohesive and significant body of Perkins Bacon proof material (Image 1)
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 1909: Group of five Die Proof Vignettes in black for the Perkins Bacon Pictorial Issue, each on thin card (one on thick card), comprising 2 c. "President Barclay", 10 c. triangular "Caduceus", 15 c. "Woman Spinning", 20 c.
"Blossom & Fruit of Pepper Plant", and 50 c. "Men in Canoe". Each finely engraved central vignette struck in black, representing progressive elements of the adopted designs for the 1909 bi-coloured definitive series. The 10 c. on thicker card,
the others on thinner card, all showing characteristic production features of Perkins Bacon Die Proofs. Some slight surface marks, as to be expected for these pre-production material, overall well preserved. A scarce and attractive assembly (Image 1)
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| 4216 |
bof/(*) |
 Perkins Bacon Pictorial Issue 1906: Mandingos $2 Vignette Plate Proof Block of twelve in black on white wove paper. Exceptional vignette plate proof for the $2 Mandingos value, printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. A remarkable
block of 12, representing the largest recorded multiple of this vignette in existence. The impressions are crisp and well-spaced on ungummed paper, illustrating the early stage of the production process prior to frame integration and colour trials.
Accompanied by a Progressive Plate Proof of the frame only of the same value in a block of 20 in an unfinished proof state, retained as a printer copy. Material of this scale from the vignette stage is seldom preserved, particularly for Liberia,
making this an important and visually impressive exhibition piece. The largest block known. Rare. Proveance: Luciano Varaschini collection (Image 1)
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| 4217 |
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 1909: Comprehensive and highly specialised assembly of issued stamps, specimens, and multiples for the Liberia Perkins Bacon Pictorial Issue, mounted on eight exhibition pages and arranged by value and production
characteristics, comprising a complete sets in differing formats, with additional varieties and study material. The group includes a full set of "SPECIMEN" overprints across the values from 1 c. to 75 c., showing differing perforations (including
perf. 13½, 14 & compound gauges) and the 10 c. triangular "Commerce with Caduceus" in roulette 7½. Also included is a complete set of issued stamps in fresh condition, never hinged, representing the definitive colour scheme of the issue. A
substantial section of multiples is present, including a set in blocks of four, alongside further positional pieces and format studies. Notable are the 10 c. triangular issues, represented by singles, pairs, and a significant block of twelve from the
later 1912 perforated printing (perf. 12½), as well as additional pairs and singles showing imperforate between varieties, both vertical and diagonal, and other experimental perforation formats, described as rare. Additional material includes
inverted centre varieties for 2 c., 5 c., 15 c., 20 c., 25 c., 50 c. A wide-ranging and exhibition-worthy study of the Liberia 1909 pictorial issue, encompassing issued stamps, specimen overprints, multiples, perforation differences, and notable
production anomalies. A valuable and cohesive group offering significant scope for further research or advanced display (Image 1)
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| 4218 |
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 1909: Pictorial Issue selection of postal History covers and cards (15), including Official usage, Registered Mail, and Maritime Routes (1910-1918). A highly attractive and unusually diverse group of postal
history items illustrating the usage of Liberia’s 1909 Pictorial issue and Official overprints, with strong representation of registered mail, overseas destinations, and scarce postal routes. The lot includes a fine registered cover from Harper to
Pennsylvania (1910) franked with a multiple franking of 1909 surcharges bearing the rare Harper large violet registered label (2 reported), alongside a companion registered cover Monrovia to New York (1911). Additional registered usages include
covers to Philadelphia (1910), New York (1914), and Germany (1914), demonstrating a range of rates and frankings, including Official stamps. A particularly interesting section comprises maritime and transit usages, including a postcard from Monrovia
to Frankfurt carried via the Spanish Royal Mail Line with Spanish shipping cancellation (1911), and several covers routed via European ports, reflecting Liberia’s postal connections through commercial shipping networks. Also present are multiple
covers and cards to international destinations including Stockholm (1916), and various U.S. cities, many showing mixed frankings of pictorial issues and Officials. Official mail is well represented, including covers from the American Consular Service
in Monrovia to Accra (1917) and other destinations, with correct Official franking and postal markings. A number of items show unusual or scarce usages, including combinations of triangular pictorials on cover, double-rate frankings, and mixed issue
usages. Condition is mixed as typical for Liberian postal history of the period, a scarce and informative assembly (Image 1)
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| 4219 |
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 1909:Triangular 10 c. plum & black, rouletted, in combination with Official 1909, black & ultramarine, rouletted, “OS” overprint in red, both fresh colour, large margins, used on a registered cover from Robertsport to
Philadelphia, U.S.A., dated 29 April 1910, tied by “REGISTERED ROBERTSPORT LIBERIA APR 29 10” datestamp (CP20) in black, bearing rare large format violet Robertsport registration label (No. 86) and a unframed "LATE" handstamp in black. Reverse with
transit markings of “SIERRA LEONE 5 MAY 10”, “REGISTERED LONDON 30 MY 10”, and arrival “PHILADELPHIA JUN 8”. Showing a transit time of approximately 40 days. Some minor creasing and soiling with an apparent glue staining to label, overall well
preserved for this type of mail. An attractive and scarce transatlantic registered usage with clear postal markings and bearing the rare Robertsport etiquette label. Comes with two almost identical covers, same franking and etiquette label to the
same addressee, also dated 29 April 1910, both fresh and in the main fine. Scarce group (3) (Image 1)
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 1918: A substantial and highly specialised group of pre-production material for the 1918 Pictorial Issue, comprising a wide range of Colour Trial Die Proofs across the set and designs. Includes 66 trials of the 1
c., 2 c., 5 c., 10 c., 15 c., 20 c., 25 c., 30 c., 50 c., 75 c. as well as the high-values $1, $2 and $5, showing a broad spectrum of approved, rejected and experimental colours. Notable are the two-colour 2 c. Palm Civet trials, multiple 1 c. Bongo
Antelope combinations, extensive 15 c. Oil Palm colour studies, and a strong range of 20 c. Elephant and 30 c. Feather issues in varied shades and includes two rare Essays one in deep purple and the other in orange. The 50 c. Mudskipper and 75 c.
values are represented by several colour trials including crossed out and revised shades, while the high values appear in multiple colour Proofs including official service tones. The group clearly demonstrates the iterative design and colour
selection process undertaken for Liberia’s first fully realised pictorial series, with many pieces annotated or in distinctive trial shades seldom encountered in quantity. Condition is generally fine. A significant and visually impressive assembly (Image 1)
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 1918: Pictorial Issue complete set of Plate Proofs printed in black perf. 13½ (25 c. 12½), comprising the full range from 1 c. through to $5. The set includes all key designs, from the 1 c. Bongo Antelope and 2 c. Palm Civet
through the mid-values such as the 15 c. Oil Palm, 20 c. Mercury and 30 c. Palm-nut Vulture, to the higher denominations including the 50 c. Mudskipper Fish, 75 c. Mandingos, and the $1 Coast Scene, $2 College and $5 Liberia high values. Printed from
the finished plates, fresh colour, crisp impressions, large part og, these gummed and perforated proofs represent the final stage of production prior to colour printing and offer a uniform and highly attractive presentation of Liberia’s first fully
realised pictorial series. A scarce complete set, seldom encountered intact, and of considerable importance for the study of the issue (Image 1)
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| 4222 |
bof/(*) |
 1918: Pictorial Issue Symbols of Liberia 5 c. Plate Proof in grey black (issued colour). A highly impressive full sheet plate proof of the 5c “Symbols of Liberia,” printed in the issued blue colour, showing the frame design
without vignette. The sheet displays the complete plate layout and provides a rare insight into the staged printing process. Printed on wove paper with full margins, this is an exceptional and visually striking production piece. Full sheets of
issued-colour proofs from this issue are rarely encountered and are of considerable exhibition importance. Provenance: Luciano Varaschini collection (Image
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| 4223 |
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 1918: Pictorial Issue Oil Palm 15 c. Plate Proofs in Black. A remarkable pair of large-format Plate Proof multiples for the 15 c., comprising two half sheets of 25 impressions for the frame and the vignette, representing the
largest recorded multiples of this issue. Printed in black on wove paper, the proofs clearly display the vignette and frame elements separately, illustrating the production process. The multiples retain good margins with visible guide marks and plate
characteristics, and are of considerable rarity, particularly in this size. An exceptional exhibition piece and a cornerstone item for any advanced study of Liberian pictorial proofs. Provenance: Philip Cockrill collection; Collection Luciano
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 1918: Pictorial Issue Mercury 20 c. Plate Proof in Black. A scarce half sheet of 25 impressions of the 20 c. plate proof, printed on wove paper. The sheet represents the largest known multiple for this value and offers a
striking and complete view of the vignette in its pre-production state. Margins show plate layout and alignment marks, and the overall presentation is highly attractive, fresh and crisp. Rare in this format and ideal for exhibition or specialist
study. Provenance: Philip Cockrill collection; Collection Luciano Varaschini (Image 1)
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 1918: Pictorial Issue Mudskipper 50 c. and College $2 vignette Plate Proof multiples in black. An important duo comprising large plate proof multiples of the 50 c. and $2, including a block of 24 (50 c.) and a block of 32
($2), the largest recorded surviving multiples. Printed on wove paper, these proofs clearly show the vignette detail and production format. The size and preservation of these multiples make them particularly rare within the context of Liberian
philately. A highly significant and seldom encountered pair. Provenance: Philip Cockrill collection, Collection Luciano Varaschini (Image 1)
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| 4226 |
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 1918: Pictorial Issue Liberia $5 Plate Proof in dark brown. An exceptional large multiple of the high value $5 depicting seated Liberty, printed as a Plate Proof in issued colour on biege wove paper. The sheet comprises a
substantial block of impressions, displaying the full design in its final production state prior to perforation. Printed on wove paper with full margins, the piece clearly shows the plate layout and alignment, offering a rare and visually striking
example of the printing process for the highest denomination of the set. The richness of the impression and clarity of detail are particularly noteworthy. Large-format proofs of the $5 value are of great rarity, especially in this size, and seldom
appear on the market. A highly desirable exhibition item and an important component for any advanced study of the 1918 Liberian pictorial issue. Provenance: Collection Luciano Varaschini (Image 1)
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| 4227 |
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 Handstamped 'ORDINARY' 1901: 1892 Official 12 c. rose-red, overprinted “OFFICIAL”, additionally handstamped “ORDINARY” in black, Type I, used with “BUCHANAN / LIBERIA” cds (cancelled-to-order), fresh colour, minor
imperfections. A scarce and controversial provisional issue, representing the attempted conversion of surplus Official stamps for ordinary postal use. Not listed in Scott, SG lists as 169. Rare, Among the rarest stamps of Liberian philately.
Provenance: Collection Barbar Fosdyke-Ray, Schuyler Rumsey, San Francisco April 2011, lot 2692 (Image 1)
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 1918: Pictorial Issue, use of Plate Proofs on registered cover from Monrovia to London, franked with Symbols of Liberia 5 c. blue & black, Oil Palm 15 c. black & green, and Liberia College $2 purplish-black (unissued
colour), all tied by "REGISTERED MONROVIA LIBERIA 20.II.18" circular datestamps, alongside Monrovia registration etiquette (No. 3703). Addressed to Henry L. Hayman, London (Consul General of Liberia and contractor for the issue). Carried via Freetown
with transit “REGISTERED G.P.O. SIERRA LEONE 25 FE 18”, and with London registered hooded receiving datestamp “12 MR 18” and local registered marking of the same date on reverse. The franking is of particular significance: the 15 c. plate was
hardened in September 1916, whereas the 5 c. and $2 were not hardened until July 1918; archival records indicate deliveries to Liberia in December 1916 but do not clarify whether these were finished stamps or proofs. The 5 c. and $2 values here are
from unhardened plates, and the $2 shows the characteristic purplish-black shade distinct from the issued colour. The 15 c. frame is in a very deep black. It is generally accepted that all three adhesives are plate proofs used postally prior to
official stamp issue. Large format cover with vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives, some light handling as expected for this type of usage. Otherwise fine. An early, rare and highly important usage of Liberian pictorial plate proofs on
cover, of considerable exhibition significance. Note: The 15 c. plate was hardened 5 September 1916, the 5 c. and $2 were hardened 24 July 1918. Perkins Bacon records indicate stamps were delivered to Liberia 12 December 1916, but it is not known if
they consisted of proofs or specimens. The 5 c and $2 stamps were made from unhardened plates. The $2 value is purplish-black, not the issued colour. the 15 c. frame is a very deep.black. The exhibitor believes all three adhesives are proofs, and
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| 4229 |
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 1918: Pictorial Definitive Issue. A well-presented group of on six pages, comprising unused examples of the complete definitive set from 1 c. to $5, including the distinctive triangular 25 c. “Traveller’s Palm,”
all in fresh colours and generally fine to very fine condition. The issue is attractively represented and retains strong visual appeal throughout. The lot is further enhanced by a set of imperforate pairs (no gum) all with large to huge margins all
round, providing a scarce and impressive insight into the unissued or special production formats of the series. In addition, the collection includes a comprehensive range of Official Service overprints "OS" (black or red), presented as both sets in
singles and blocks of four. The material is neatly presented and would suit exhibition, specialist study, or further expansion. Some faults and toning to some. A scarce and desirable assembly (Image 1)
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| 4230 |
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 1920: Provisional surcharge issue, including the President Gibson “5 Cents” surcharge in black on 10 c. registration stamps. Exceptional specialised study of the 1920 provisional surcharge issue, comprising
approximately 17 exhibition pages of unused examples devoted to plating, settings and surcharge varieties, together with additional pages illustrating the related “THREE CENTS” and “FOUR CENTS” surcharges and their principal settings and overprint
characteristics. A detailed and systematic reconstruction of the surcharge printings, including singles, pairs, strips, blocks and larger multiples, with extensive positional work illustrating the different settings and their evolution. The study
identifies numerous constant plate varieties and surcharge characteristics, including inverted, double, triple and quadruple overprints, shifted and misplaced surcharges, missing elements, spacer varieties, typewritten surcharge and rare typographed
errors. Particular highlights include scarce se-tenant combinations between panes, positional reconstructions of settings, and larger multiples demonstrating constant flaws and positional characteristics. The collection is further strengthened by the
inclusion of rare and possibly unique configurations, including multiple overprint errors and reconstructed panes. Carefully annotated throughout, the pages reflect a high level of research and understanding of the issue, offering clear insight into
the production process and the complex nature of the surcharge settings. Condition is generally fine to very fine for this notoriously difficult issue, with some expected faults in larger multiples. An outstanding and highly advanced study (Image 1)
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 1920: Surcharge Issue, group of covers and postal history items. A group of six covers and one piece, illustrating the postal use of the 1920 provisional surcharge issue, comprising a range of covers showing both
local and overseas usages. Included is a notable Official envelope used locally within Monrovia, bearing the 1920 surcharge “Four Cents” on 2 c. rose & black with variety “Triple Surcharge” on one adhesive and “Double Surcharge” on a pair and
representing a rare example of internal Liberian usage. Additional items show overseas correspondence to the United States, including a scarce non-philatelic single franking of the Robertsport 5 c. on 10 c. magenta & black sent to New York. Also
to Europe (France & Germany), with mixed frankings including surcharged issues alongside earlier Liberian adhesives, demonstrating correct and occasionally unusual rate combinations. The group further includes a multiple franking on registered
piece with the surcharge 5 c. on 10 c. Greenville used in combination with President Gibson registration stamps (Monrovia & Buchanan), as well as later associated usages providing broader postal context. Condition is mixed, as expected for
commercial material of the period, though generally fine. A useful and scarce assembly, offering insight into the practical postal application of this difficult and short-lived issue (Image 1)
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 Pictorial Issue 1921: 1 c. green to $ 5 carmine rose & violet, the complete set of twelve values and a further set of the same ovptd. '1921' in black, each handstamped 'COLONIAS' in purple by the Portugese
Post Office on receipt from the UPU in Berne before being forwarded to one of its Colonial Post Offices, neatly affixed to various portions of official album pages. A fine and rare set (Image 1)
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 1921: Overprint Issues on Registered Covers. An attractive and scarce group of four registered covers bearing the "1921" overprint in black, a series that is notably elusive. Most noteable is a commercial envelope
bearing 5 c., 10 c., and 10 c. registration (Robertsport) from Monrovia to Hamburg, Germany; genuine postal use particularly rare. Also three covers addressed to Erich Parche in Plainfield, New Jersey, and shows a variety of frankings incorporating
the 1921 overprinted adhesives, all tied by Monrovia datestamp. Such material is significantly less common than mint examples, and genuinely used covers, especially in multiple frankings, are seldom encountered. Condition is typical for commercial
registered mail of the period, with some edge wear, light creasing, and minor staining noted, but overall the group remains sound and highly presentable (Image 1)
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