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 1881: Postal Cards Specimens, Unused and Used Study Group. An exceptional and unusually comprehensive group illustrating the full evolution of Liberia’s first postal card issue, from specimen material through
unused examples to extensive postal usage. Included are three Specimen cards, showing the Rising Sun and Countryside vignette in red and blue, standard “UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE / LIBERIA” format, with 3 CENTS indicium and differing specimen
markings, alongside two unused issued examples on both buff and cream papers, demonstrating production variations. The group is significantly enhanced by 14 used examples, forming a detailed and highly informative usage study. These cover a wide
range of destinations including Germany, Holland, Austria, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, and Poland, with clear transit and arrival markings that illustrate Liberia’s integration into international postal routes via Liverpool (an example
cancelled by the Liverpool 466 barred cancel) and continental exchange offices. Among the highlights are the earliest recorded usage 30 September 1881 to New York and a scarce Sinoe cancellation, one of only a five recorded on any mail. The group
also shows early transatlantic and European routes, including steamer and railway connections (Aus west-Afrika mit Hamburger Dampfer), as well as a variety of postal markings such as “PAID / LIVERPOOL BR PACKET” handstamps and transit cds. A
remarkable and cohesive study demonstrating the transition from archival specimen material to commercial usage, and providing rare insight into the postal history and international routes of Liberia in the early 1880s (HG 1 spec.) (Image 1)
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 1891: President Hilary Johnson Postal Card Progressive Proof and Study Group. A rare and important Progressive Proof of the 1891 President Hilary Johnson 3 c. postal card, representing a key stage in the
development of Liberia’s later postal stationery. Printed in black on white paper, this proof shows the design prior to final production, and is unique, with no fully finished proof or specimen recorded. The proof illustrates the evolution of the
card layout, including the frame, indicium and inscriptions, prior to standardisation for issue. Its survival provides valuable insight into the production process of Liberia’s postal stationery during the Waterlow period. Accompanying this are five
issued examples of the 3 c. red & blue on cream paper, four which form a small group demonstrating printing varieties and positional shifts, including movement of the red frame and indicium in different directions. These variations highlight the
inconsistencies of production and offer a useful comparison with the proof stage. A highly informative and visually cohesive group, centred on a unique progressive proof and supported by issued material illustrating the transition to final production
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 1891: President Hilary Johnson Postal Cards Earliest Uses and Study Group. An important and highly informative group of the 1891 President Hilary Johnson 3 c. postal cards, centred on two key items representing
the earliest known philatelic and non-philatelic usages of the issue. The earliest known philatelic use, dated 9 March 1891 used locally in Monrovia, is one of only two recorded examples prepared prior to regular postal use, message states "New
Philatelic card. Likely a first-day or first-week card". Complementing this is the earliest known non-philatelic use of the card, dated 3 September 1892, sentb from Monrovia to Hamburg, marking the transition to genuine commercial usage following the
introduction of the new Waterlow issues. Surrounding these two key items is a carefully selected group of 10 commercial usages from 1891 to 1893, illustrating the development and geographical spread of the issue. These include both local and overseas
destinations, with examples to Germany, Holland, Malta, England, the United States and the Gold Coast, as well as scarce origin markings such as Sinoe. Together they provide valuable context for rates, routes, and postal handling, and demonstrate the
limited but varied use of the Johnson card during its short period of validity. A cohesive and significant study group, anchored by the earliest recorded usages and supported by a representative range of commercial examples (HG 2 spec.) (Image 1)
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 1892: Postmaster James T. Wiles Postal Cards Proof, Issued Types and Usage Study. A comprehensive and well-structured group of the 1892 Postmaster James T. Wiles 3 c. postal cards, beginning with an exceptional
pre-production proof, followed by issued examples and an extensive range of commercial usages. The Proof card, printed on white smooth paper and showing the Waterlow & Sons imprint, is unique and represents the earliest recorded stage of the
issue prior to release. It is complemented by both cream and buff issued cards, illustrating the standard production formats and subtle variations in paper and indicium shades. The group is completed by 20 used examples, with a wide-ranging and
highly instructive selection spanning 1892 to 1907, demonstrating both early and late periods of use. Particular highlights include first-month usage in August 1892 (datelined 30 July 92), scarce origin cancellations such as Sinoe, and unusual
destinations including Honduras, Russia, the Dutch Indies, Argentina, Dahomey, and Norway. Several items show complex transit routes and maritime markings, while others illustrate the extended postal life of the issue well into the early twentieth
century. A notable feature is the inclusion of rare cancellations, including scarce straight-line and small office datestamps, as well as usages from newly established or short-lived post offices. The breadth of destinations and markings provides an
excellent overview of Liberian international postal communications during the period. An important and cohesive study group, combining rarity, postal history interest, and exhibition value, from proof through to late commercial usage (HG 4 spec.) (Image 1)
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 1918: Red Cross Semi-Postal Surcharge Issue, a specialised collection on 10 pages. A comprehensive and well-organised collection of the 1918 Red Cross semi-postal surcharge issue, presented on exhibition-style
album pages. The issue, produced by Perkins Bacon, comprises “Two Cents” and Red Cross overprints applied to the 1918 definitive series. The lot is predominantly unused, including the full range of denominations from 1 c. through to $5, with both
standard issued stamps and pre-production material. A good selection of specimens and a rejected essay of the overprint is present. Particular strength lies in the extensive study of varieties and errors, especially on the 1 c., 2 c., 5 c. and 10 c.
values. These include: shifted and displaced Red Cross overprints, missing and double crosses, inverted “Two Cents” overprints, double and misplaced surcharge impressions mis-perforations and positional multiples, column and row varieties
demonstrating constant plate flaws and a rare imperforate between a side marginal block of four 25 c. +2 c. green (5 known ex Bute). Also included are four scarce commercial covers illustrating postal usage of the issue (triangular), including
overseas mail to Sweden, Senegal and the United States, with both single and double rate frankings, ordinary and Official in combination, censorship markings, and clear dated cancellations. Condition is overall fine to very fine for such a
specialised group. A highly instructive assembly, combining production material, issued stamps, constant varieties and genuine postal history (Image
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 Second Air Mail Triangular 1936: Master Die Proof of the vignette printed in black on white wove paper, in a se-tenant pair (100 x 63 mm.), production scissor slits at guidelines. Fresh and fine. Comes with a single impression
of the same design (77 x 73 mm.). Scarce and attractive (Image 1)
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 Air Mail 1936: An extensive and highly specialised collection of the first Liberian Air Mail Issue comprising unused surcharged issued stamps and a group of contemporary covers illustrating the experimental
development and early postal use of the issue. The stamp portion includes a representative range of surcharged on the 1928 1 c., 2 c. and 3 c. issues, showing the progressive evolution of the overprint, including "VIR AIR MAIL", "VIR. AIR MAIL" and
"VIA AIR MAIL" types in both thick brown lake and shiny black inks, with differing spacings and letter forms, together with notable varieties such as double overprints on a marginal horizontal pair 2 c, double bars and a striking mirror image invert.
The issued surcharges are present, including the scarce 1 c. non-Official error (only nine recorded), providing a coherent reconstruction of the transition from essay to final production, several with Friedl or Drouot certificates. This is
complemented by a visually appealing group of contemporary covers from the February 1936 internal airmail flight from Monrovia (Duside) to Cape Palmas, including multiple illustrated flight covers, including three inscribed "Issued upon the occasion
of the First Liberian Air Mail Service, Duside to Cape Palmas, 28th February 1936", each cancelled HARPER / LIBERIA 28.II.36 and addressed locally within Cape Palmas. Frankings include single 1 c., 2 c. and 3 c. surcharged values, as well as mixed
frankings, demonstrating correct and varied usages of the newly issued airmail stamps. Also included is a later commercial cover to the United States, bearing a combination of Liberian adhesives including an airmail stamp, tied by German Seapost and
a later commercial cover with the three tied by a Monrovia datestamp and showing transit markings, illustrating the continued postal use of the issue beyond the inaugural flight. Condition is generally fine to very fine for this material, with the
usual minor handling and ageing to covers. A rare and comprehensive assembly combining unused examples with contemporary usage, offering an exceptional study of Liberia’s first airmail issue; both historically important and seldom encountered in such
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 1941: First Flight Liberia - U.S. overprinted and surcharged 50 c. on 20 c. magenta, an unused example, of fresh colour, good perforations, large part og. never hinged, very fine appearance. Accompanied with the 50 c.
surcharge on the 2 c., 3 c. (inverted overprint), 4 c. (2), 5 c., 10 c., 30 c., 50 c., and $1 (2 one inverted) fresh, fine and large part og. Scarce value. Signed Stolow Scott = $ 3'850 (Image 1)
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 Liberia - United States First Flight Issue 1942: An excellent group of 17 Flight covers from Monrovia to USA, illustrating a range of frankings and usages (C20/C25) of the provisional U.S. surcharged airmail
issue. The group comprises 16 bearing the distinctive circular “FIRST FLIGHT / LIBERIA – U.S.A. / FEB 14 1942” cachet, with appropriate Monrovia despatch markings and, where present, registration handstamps (2). Addresses include both commercial and
philatelic destinations in the United States, reflecting organised first flight mail as well as genuine contemporary usage. The surcharge appears upon the franking range from 3 c. to 50 c., demonstrating different rate combinations and usages of the
provisional surcharges. Of particular note are two covers bearing the scarce 50 c. on 20 c. magenta (Scott C23 = $ 2750), a key value of the issue and seldom encountered on cover, especially in multiple examples within a single group. One as a single
franking and another in combination with Special Delivery Air Mail stamp. Condition is generally good to fine for this type of material, with typical minor creasing, ageing and occasional handling marks, but the strikes of the flight cachets are
generally clear and well-positioned, enhancing the visual appeal of the group. A scarce opportunity to acquire a varied holding of this short-lived wartime airmail issue, including one of the key high value frankings and a good spectrum of usages (Image 1)
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 Airmail 1936/60: Accumulation of stamps and covers, comprising a varied holding including unuised sets, multiples, varieties, and an important group of First Flight and commercial covers. The collection includes
the 1937 West African Coast triangular airmail issue in depth, with multiple values present in both unused and the odd used examples, including singles, pairs and selected blocks, varieties, imperfs (C3A-C3F in imperf pairs) together with a strong
representation of First Flight covers (5 November 1937) to a wide range of destinations including Dakar, Europe and the United States. These covers show a variety of frankings, often comprising complete or near-complete sets tied by Monrovia
datestamps, with accompanying “Via Aéromaritime / Air France” cachets and transit markings, illustrating the development of Liberia’s early international airmail routes. Further material includes the 1938 pictorial “Birds and Planes” airmail issue
with a useful range of values and usages, together with later issues through the 1940s and 1950s. Notably present is the 1944-45 surcharged set (C45-50) in unused condition, a key definitive airmail group, along with additional singles and sets from
the same period. The cover section featuring a mix of philatelic and commercial usages, First Flight cacheted envelopes, and airmail stationery, with a variety of rate combinations and destinations. Condition varies as expected for a holding of this
nature, with typical minor faults, creasing and handling on covers, while the stamps are generally fine to very fine. A valuable and attractive accumulation (Image 1)
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 Registration Stamps 1893/4: Specialised study group on exhibition pages, comprising 1893 (10 c.) black issues for the five towns (Greenville, Harper, Monrovia, Buchanan and Robertsport), all unused, together with
a Monrovia block of four illustrating sheet format, also the 1894 replacement issue represented by imperforate pairs (4) for the four issued towns (Greenville not reissued) and two sets of this issue unused, one set showing the variety "Missing extra
10". The 1893 issue, produced without printed value and shortly withdrawn, ranks among the rarest issues of Liberian philately, particularly for Greenville and Harper. The 1894 series replaced these with coloured stamps and forms an essential
continuation of the registration system. The earlier stamps have large part og., the imperforate 1894 no gum, fine and fresh. A valuable and coherent group showing both issues and their relationship, ideal for study or exhibition development. Scott =
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 Registration Issue 1894: An exceptional and rarely encountered set of four in complete unused sheets of 52 for the 10 cents Registration stamp, each representing a different location imprint including; MONROVIA
(red on yellow), ROBERTSPORT (rose on blue), BUCHANAN (blue on pink) and HARPER (green on buff) . Each sheet in the issued distinct colour shade, comprising full panes with wide margins and intact perforations almost throughout. Fresh,
well-preserved, large part og. never hinged, showing the characteristic typography and layout of the Waterlow production. A remarkable assembly of great exhibition significance, illustrating the different imprint settings of this issue. Complete
sheets of this kind are seldom encountered, particularly as a set. Scott = $ 1144++ as singles (Image 1)
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 The 1903 Perkins Bacon Registration Issue. This study examines the 1903 Registration issue of Liberia, engraved and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co., replacing the earlier Waterlow production of 1894. Featuring
President Garretson W. Gibson, the issue reflects the transition to Perkins Bacon’s refined line-engraved format and was produced as a set of five 10 cent stamps for the principal post offices. The material set out on eight pages, traces the full
production process, from early die proofs (2) and colour trial die proof (2), colour trial plate proofs (11 including a blcok of 20) in a wide range of trial colours and formats. These pre-production stages illustrate both the development of the
portrait design and the experimentation with colour schemes prior to final adoption. Issued stamps are shown with their perforation varieties, shades, and notable production anomalies, including inverted centres and plate varieties. The study also
highlights the distinctive local inscriptions for each post office (five strips of five), as well as recognised errors such as the “Grenville” spelling. The exhibit concludes with post-production material, including specimens and a sample book pages
and later surcharged remainders, providing a complete overview of this important and visually striking Registration issue. Fine to very fine throughout, a scarce well presented study (Image 1)
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 1893: 1 c. chocolate brown postal stationery newspaper wrapper (HG E1), uprated with Coffee Plantation 1909, 1 c. green and President Gibson 1903 10 c. violet & black registration issue, used on registered wrapper from
Monrovia to Thuringen, Germany, dated 18 March 1912, tied by “REGISTERED MONROVIA LIBERIA MAR 18 12” circular datestamps, bearing red “R / MONROVIA No. 2598” registration label. Reverse with receiving datestamp “KRAFTSDORF (THURINGEN) 2.4.12” and
secured by three red wax seals. Composite 12 c. franking paying double 1 c. printed matter rate plus 10 c. registration fee. Wrapper with small tear at base, edge wear and wax adhesion typical of registered printed matter, but a well-preserved and
visually appealing example. A rare registered usage of Liberian postal stationery uprated with the 1909 pictorial issue, with only two examples recorded (Image 1)
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 1903: President Gibson 10 c. magenta & black Robertsport registration issue, with 1909, Commerce with Caduceus 10 c. plum & black, rouletted, bisected and used on registered cover from Robertsport to Philadelphia,
U.S.A., dated 6 December 1911, both tied by “REGISTERED ROBERTSPORT LIBERIA DEC 6 11” circular datestamps in black, bearing red “R / ROBERTSPORT No. 123” registration label. Reverse with transit marking “REGISTERED G.P.O. SIERRA LEONE 12 DE 11” and
arrival “PHILADELPHIA, PA REGISTERED JAN 5 1912”. Envelope with some light toning and minor wear, otherwise a well-preserved and clearly struck example. Composite 15 c. franking paying the 5 c. single overseas letter rate plus 10 c. registration fee,
the bisect. A rare and desirable bisect usage on registered cover, with only two examples recorded, and an attractive transatlantic usage from Robertsport (Image 1)
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 Registration Issue 1919: Buchanan Plate Proofs, comprising two large ungummed sheets of 25 subject pairs (50 stamps) imperforate, one with light blue vignette and grey-black frame and one with dark blue vignette, and black
frame, each showing the complete triangular 10 c. design for the various Liberian ports, printed on unwatermarked paper. Marginal cross marks visible, fresh impressions with strong contrast between frame and vignette. Minor handling and light ageing
consistent with size and format, otherwise fine. A rare and impressive pair of full proof sheets, representing an important multiple of this iconic triangular registration issue and of considerable exhibition importance (Image 1)
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 1919: Registration Issue Buchanan 10 c. black & blue, serrated Roulette 12, in combination with two Pictorial 1918, 2 c. rose & black (one has fault top), 1920, Surcharged 3 c. on 1 c. green & black, 4 c. on 2 c.
rose & black, 1916, Revenue 2 c. pale blue & black, as well as two Official 1918, 1 c. deep green & red-brown (on reverse) overprinted "OS" in black, used on registered official cover from Monrovia to Helsingborg, Sweden, dated 9 October
1920, from the American Legation, tied by black MONROVIA LIBERIA 9.X.20”, with framed "AR" alongside in black. Reverse with Liverpool transit (25 OC) and London registered hooded circle (27 OC). The 25 c. total correctly pays three times the 5 c.
overseas rate plus the 10 c. registration fee. Vertical filing fold centrally, clear of adhesives and the typical handling and wear. Otherwise fine. A very scarce and visually striking usage combining multiple provisional issues, one of four reported
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 Registration Issue 1919: Greenville 10 c. ochre & black, triangular registration stamp, perf. 14, used on official registered cover from Monrovia to Edward G. Merrill, Liberian Consul, New York, in combination with 1921 5
c. blue, pair and single 1921 Official 1 c. green overprinted “O S”, and 1921 2 c. red overprinted "OFFICIAL" in black, dated 22 July 1921, all tied by “MONROVIA LIBERIA 22.VII.21” datestamps, with registration number handstamped in red alongside
(24300). Carried via Barcelona with New York Registry Division transit marking “18–23 1921” and New York (Sta. C) registered receiving “AUG 14 1921” on reverse. The 20 c. postage correctly pays double the 5 c. overseas rate plus the 10 c.
registration fee. Envelope with some handling, light soiling and minor wear consistent with commercial official usage, otherwise fine. The use of the triangular 1919 registration stamps on cover is exceptionally rare, with only four recorded
examples. A desirable usage of this distinctive issue, of significant importance to registration specialists (Image 1)
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 Registration Issue 1919: Group of thirty unused issued triangular 10 c. types representing the five Liberian ports (Monrovia, Buchanan, Harper, Robertsport and Greenville), comprising serrate roulette 12 set,
perforate 14 examples including shades and selected pairs, and imperforate set in pairs, two without gum. Also a group of perforations errors for Robertsport (imperf margin), Harper (vertical imperf) and Buchanan (imperf diagonal). Fresh colours
overall with generally good centring; the imperforates with good to large margins. Minor variations in condition and occasional small imperfections as to be expected in a group of this nature, but overall fine to very fine. A comprehensive and
visually appealing assembly of this distinctive triangular issue, showing the principal methods of production and a useful range of printings for the specialist (Image 1)
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 Registration Stamps 1921: Gabon Viper 10 c. claret & black to 10 c. green & black, the complete set of five together with a further set ovpt. '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 two portions of official album pages. A fine and rare set (Image 1)
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