Other countries continued... Liberia continued... Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 4254 **/*/bof Registration Stamps 1894/1920: A specialised group of predominantly unused registration stamps, spanning the classic issues of the 1894 through to the later printings of the early 1920s, with a strong emphasis on the distinctive triangular designs. Of particular note is; an unused 1919 Buchanan 10 c. black & blue complete sheet of twenty-five displaying scarce variety "Imperforate between" pairs. An impressive multiple, seldom encountered in full sheet form, fresh colours, well-centred and retaining original gum, mounted in margins. This is complemented by later surcharged and overprinted types, as well as examples showing different settings and print characteristics, offering useful scope for further study and reconstruction. In addition, the group includes a range of singles, pairs, some used examples, together with further triangular issues arranged for study. Condition is generally fine to very fine for the period, with some minor gum disturbance or typical handling in places, but overall a clean and attractive assembly (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia F6/F34] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4255 **/*/(*) Postage Dues 1894: An extensive and highly specialised study presented upon five exhibition pages. Comprising Die Proofs, Proof Colour Trials and imperforate issued pairs and set of singles. The lot includes: Small die proofs on thick paper (.0043 in), including black printer’s working proof and 4 c. in rose proof from the reference set. A remarkable series of fourteen die proof colour trials (2 c. to 40 c.) in complete range, printed on a variety of coloured papers (yellow, beige, blue, grey, greenish-yellow, etc.), all showing the characteristic mirrored die impression at top "1711". An exceptional set of imperforate issued pairs (2 c. to 40 c.), gummed, representing the issued designs prior to perforation. Produced by Waterlow & Sons in limited quantities (2 c.: 10,000; 4 c.: 5,000), these trials and proofs document the experimental stages of colour selection and paper variation. A rare and visually striking archival assembly, illustrating the full production evolution of Liberia’s 1894 Postage Due issue, with material seldom encountered outside major collections. Provenance: (Colour Trials) Collection Robert Shoemaker (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia J3-J9] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4256 **/*/cover/bof/(*) 1915/16: L.F.F. (Liberian Frontier Force) Provisional Surcharge Issue, specialised study lot. A well-developed one-lot study of the surcharge issue, neatly presented on exhibition-style pages. The lot is predominantly unused, with strong emphasis on reconstruction and plating, and includes:, multiple examples of the 1905 1 c. and 1909 2 c. issues surcharged "L.F.F.", clear study of Setting One with positional pieces (positions identified), range of surcharge varieties, including overprint missing and inverted on vertical pair (only known), inverted overprints, doubled letters, and misplaced settings, scarce tête-bêche pairs, including annotated examples (noted as very limited recorded), examples showing rejoined and reinforced clichés from the original sheet. Group of multiples and positional strips/blocks illustrating constant varieties, large sheet material, including a substantial pane/complete sheet of the 1 c. and 2 c. surcharge, useful for positional study and reconstruction. Five covers, one of which is to Tombouctou with 2 c. in combination with 1916 surcharge issue, as well as uprating a 2 c. postal stationery envelope and two 2 c. on registered mixed franking envelope to Honduras and two philatelic covers (Honduras ands Monrovia). Condition generally fine for this difficult issue, with some typical gum disturbance, minor faults and ageing on larger pieces, but overall a clean and very presentable specialised holding. A scarce and under-studied issue, rarely seen in this depth (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia M1-M7] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 400.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4257 * Pictorial Issue 1892: Official Overprint Trial Essays. A unique and highly important group of nine trial overprints, comprising values from 2 c. to $5, each overprinted “OFFICIAL” in large-format diagonal overprints in varying colours. These essays represent the experimental stage preceding the adoption of official service stamps, illustrating the initial overprint format later replaced by the more prominent “O S” issues of 1894. The only recorded examples of these trial overprints, making this an exceptional and unique assemblage of great significance. Provenance: Collection Dr. Roy P. Mackal (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Essay O2/O12] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4258 ** Official Stamps 1892: Complete unused set of twelve values, 1 c. to $5, each overprinted “OFFICIAL”, fresh colour, large part og. never hinged. A particularly fine and well-balanced set, showing the full range of designs of the 1892 Pictorial Issue, with the characteristic variation in perforations (generally between 14 & 15) as encountered on this issue. The $5 perf. 12½x12 which is rare is especially notable. Very fresh. A scarce set in this quality, seldom offered complete and uniformly never hinged. An attractive and highly collectable cornerstone for the 1892 Official issue (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O1-O12] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4259 **/*/bof Official Stamps 1892: Group of three unused blocks of four, 6 c., 32 c. and $5, of fresh colour, fine appearance, each illustrating complex compound perforations, combinations of 14, 14½, 13 and 12, with detailed positional characteristics. These blocks demonstrate the irregular and transitional perforating practices of the issue, including partial lines of differing gauges within the same block; an unusual and technically significant feature. Perforation 12 is particularly rare, occurring only as part of these complex combinations. All large part og., the $5 and 32 c. never hinged. One small tone spot on the 32 c. Specialised material of considerable philatelic interest, ideal for the advanced student of production methods (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O4/O12] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4260 */(*) Official Stamps 1892: Exceptional group four unused horizontal pairs illustrating the famous "OFFICISL" error for OFFICIAL, comprising: 16 c. imperforate pair showing error and normal, 32 c. imperforate pair showing error and normal, large margins all round and large part og, and corresponding perforated examples with the same variety and complex perforations 14x14/12, all have fresh colour, the perforated no gum. This variety, caused by a misplaced letter “S” replacing “A”, is recorded only on the 16 c. and 32 c. values and is believed to have been corrected early in production, resulting in extremely limited surviving quantities. Pairs showing error alongside normal are of the greatest importance, clearly demonstrating the variety. Among the rarest and most celebrated errors of Liberian philately. A major exhibition piece (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O7/O9 var] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 1,000.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4261 cover Official Stamps 1892: Liberian Star 2 c. blue and vertical pair of Elephant 4 c. green, overprinted "OFFICIAL" in black, used on printed official envelope from the Executive Mansion, Monrovia sent to Toronto, Canada, bearing , dated 19 September 1895, tied by "MONROVIA LIBERIA" datestamp in black, with “PAID LIVERPOOL BR PACKET 15 OC 95” in red alongside. A remarkable official government usage, sent from the Executive Mansion and addressed to Canada, representing a scarce transatlantic destination for Liberian Official mail. The franking corresponds to double the 5 c. overseas rate, an unusual and well-documented overpayment. The adhesives show faults (4 c. torn down right side) from postal handling, though remain intact and clearly tied; the cover with typical wear, creasing and aging consistent with long distance official correspondence of the period. Of the utmost rarity: one of only seven recorded covers bearing the 1892 Official issue. An exhibition-level item of considerable historical and postal significance (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O2+O3] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4262 cover Official Stamps 1892: Liberian Star 2 c. blue and Johnson 8 c. brown & black, overprinted "OFFICIAL" in black and red respectively, the latter with variety "Slipped L" of OFFICIAL, used on a commercial cover from Monrovia to Liverpool, dated 13 November 1895, tied by "MONROVIA 13 NOV 95 LIBERIA" datestamp in black and a fine strike of “PAID LIVERPOOL BR PACKET 15 OCT 95” in red alongside. A scarce and attractive example of Official transatlantic mail to Great Britain, the franking paying a multiple of the overseas rate, consistent with Official accounting practices of the period. The cover is in remarkably well presereved showing only minor wear consistent with carriage, the adhesives very well preserved and clearly cancelled. One of only seven recorded covers bearing the 1892 Official issue. A rare and desirable example of Liberian Official postal history (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O2+O5] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4263 cover Offical Stamps 1892: 16 c. red-lilac rejoined vertical pair, overprinted "OFFICIAL" in black, used on a printed envelope from the General Post Office, sent from Monrovia to Waterburg, Transvaal, tied by indistinct "MONROVIA / LIBERIA" cds in black. Reverse with London transit (MY 18 93) in red and Pretoria arrival (JU 11 93) in black, confirming routing via Great Britain to South Africa. The franking represents an unusual multiple of the 8 c. rate, overpaying the contemporary 5 c. based tarif; an atypical and noteworthy usage for Official correspondence. Only seven covers are recorded bearing the 1892 Official issue, making this an item of considerable rarity. The envelope with faults including wear, creasing affecting stamps, and wax seal damage on reverse, as to be expected for a long distance official cover of this period. An important and rare example of 1892 Official usage, seldom encountered on cover (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O9] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4264 **/* Official Stamps 1894: 'OS' Overprints on 1892 Pictorial Issue: A specialised and comprehensive group of twenty-two unused examples, comprising the principal values from 1 c. to $5, overprinted “O S” in red, blue or black, including a range of perforation varieties (12½ - 15) and examples on the $1 of the later small “OS” printings. The issue was introduced following the inadequacy of the earlier small “OFFICIAL” overprint, with the larger “OS” applied beginning in October 1894. The 6 c. value was notably excluded from the original overprinting. Condition fresh colour, generally fine to very fine, large part of og. with hinging on some values ($5 never hinged). A valuable reference and study group, showing the complexity of perforations and printings within this issue (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O15-O25] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4265 * Official Stamps 1894: Official "O S" overprint in red on Elephant 4 c. green, unused horizontal pair with variety "Missing O S Overprint" on right stamp. A spectacular and important printing error, entirely lacking the “O S” overprint. This error originates from the 1894 overprinting process, where a sheet (or portion thereof) escaped the application of the official overprint. No other examples have been reported in either single or multiple form. A major rarity of Liberian philately and of Official issues worldwide (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O17 var] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4266 (*) Pictorial Issue 1894: Globe & Krumen 5 c. triangular Colour Trial Die Proof in dark yellow & blue, printed on medium paper (.0026-,0028) and mounted on card inset, showing the complete design in trial colours. Struck with a bold “O S” handstamp in red (fat "O S” type), applied horizontally across the vignette. This overprint differs markedly from the issued settings. A unique recorded example (“A” setting), with sharp impression, excellent colour contrast and full card margins. An exceptional and visually striking proof, combining colour trial status with a distinctive overprint, of considerable importance for the study of Liberia’s 1894 pictorial issue (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof O26] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4267 cover 1894: Globe & Krumen Official 5 c. violet & green, two pairs "O S" overprint, rouletted, fresh colour, good margins all round, used official Department of State envelope, endorsed "On Official Business", from Monrovia to London, addressed to Henry Hayman, Liberian Consul General, dated 11 November 1895, cancelled by a faint Monrovia datestamp in black, with red “PAID LIVERPOOL BR PACKET 5 DE 95” alongside. Reverse, with red arrival cds "LONDON E.C. DE 5 95". Minor tears and light soiling. The franking represents four times the 5 c. overseas rate, correctly paying postage for official correspondence. A remarkable and highly important usage. A rare and visually striking multiple franking of the iconic triangular issue, demonstrates genuine postal use of Official stamps, seldom encountered in Liberian philately. Only recorded example of Official stationery bearing the 5 c. “Globe and Krumen” Official stamps. Provenance: Collection Henry Chlanda (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O27] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 300.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4268 * Official Stamps 1897: Pictorial Hippopotamus 2 c. bister & black, overprinted "O S" in red, unused horizontal pair, with variety "O S missing" on first stamp, fresh colours, fine appearance and well-centred, large part og. heavily hinged, a remarkable and highly unusual error pair showing complete omission of the “O S” overprint on one unit, clearly demonstrating the production anomaly. According to accompanying exhibition research, this pair is believed to be the only recorded example of this variety. Exceptional rarity of Liberian Official overprint errors (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O31 var] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4269 * Official Stamps 1897: Pictorial Elephant 5 c. lake & black, overprinted "O S" in blue, unused vertical pair, with variety "O S missing" on top stamp, centred slightly left, fresh with strong impression, fine appearance, large part og. heavily hinged, a striking missing overprint error in pair, illustrating the omitted “O S” alongside a normal example. One of two recorded examples of this variety. Important and rare Official overprint error from this classic Waterlow issue (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O34 var] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4270 **/*/bof/(*) Official Stamps 1904: “2" cents surcharge in red on Arms 30 c. blue, Official issue, remarkable surviving full marginal sheet of fifteen from the Official Service printing, each stamp overprinted in red with “2” surcharge and “O S”, comprising the only recorded Official sheet of this issue; fresh colour, large part og never hinged and exceptional positional integrity throughout, an important surviving multiple from Liberia’s provisional surcharge period. Accompanying the sheet are additional reference examples mounted on the exhibition page, including single examples of the ordinary and Official issues, a block of four, and a rare Official error showing the surcharge on the face and printed on the reverse. These supplementary pieces illustrate the complexity and production characteristics of the issue and greatly enhance the importance of the presentation. A major exhibition and research item of Liberian philately, of outstanding rarity and significance. Full sheets of Liberian provisional Official surcharges are of the utmost rarity, and this appears to be the sole surviving recorded sheet of the 2 c. on 3o c. Official issue. An exceptional showpiece (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O45] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4271 bof/(*) Official Stamps 1906: Official Service “OS” Overprint in blue on Definitive Stamps, Proof Block on white laid paper. Exceptional pre-production proof sheet of the “OS” (Official Service) overprint, prepared by Perkins Bacon & Co. A remarkable block of 35 (5x7) showing repeated impressions of the “OS” monogram in blue, prior to application on issued stamps. Fresh and fine. This represents a key stage in the overprinting process, illustrating the setting and spacing of the overprint forme. Such large-format multiples of overprint proofs are of the greatest rarity, particularly for Liberia, where survival of production material is extremely limited. Largest block recorded. Rare and important exhibition piece (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia Proof (O46)] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4272 **/*/bof/(*) Official Stamps 1906: Pictorial Issue Official Service “OS” specialised study collection. An extensive and highly specialised assembly comprising issued stamps across the full range of denominations, including multiple perforation varieties (Perf 13½ and 14) and a wide range of OS overprint colours (red, black, blue and green). The collection is particularly strong in varieties, including inverted centres, inverted OS, double and multiple overprints, shifted impressions, and imperforate examples with gum. Of special note is the inclusion of large multiples and full sheets, providing significant insight into overprint application, positional characteristics, and paper maker’s watermark configurations. A substantial and research-level group, offering exceptional scope for further study or exhibition (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O46-58] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 400.00 Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM 4273 **/*/bof/(*) Official Stamps 1909: A substantial and highly specialised exhibition-style holding of the Liberia 1909 Pictorial Issue with Official Service overprints, comprising an exceptional range of pre-production material, issued stamps, proofs, varieties, and multiples, with particular emphasis on the 10 c. "Commerce with Caduceus" triangular issue. The collection opens with an important group of “OS” overprint studies and proofs, including practice sheets for alignment, a striking vignette block of 16 showing misaligned overprints, and multiple trial impressions in red and black. Also included are quadruple “OS” overprints on 1 c. plate proofs (no gum) and additional trial pieces illustrating the experimental nature of the overprinting process. The issued Official Service stamps are represented across values from 1c to 75c, showing different overprint colours (red, black and blue) and perforation varieties (perf. 13½, 14 & combinations), generally in fresh, never hinged condition. A specialised section is devoted to the 10 c. triangular, including roulette 7½ examples with shifted “OS” overprints (noted as from the same sheet), a rare example without overprint, and additional pieces illustrating positional and production characteristics. A strong errors and varieties section includes inverted “OS” overprints, missing overprints, colour anomalies (black instead of red), inverted centres, and a notable 2 c. missing vignette block of four, rare. Further items include black centre varieties and additional production flaws across multiple denominations. The collection continues with a group of imperforate Official Service stamps with gum, comprising pairs and singles across the key values, including the 10 c. triangular with "flat" overprint. Of particular importance is the 1912 perforate printing of the 10 c. Commerce with Caduceus, represented by a large block of twelve (perf. 12½), a block of four (compound perf. 12½ x 14), a further block of four (perf. 14), and a pair; an impressive and rarely encountered assembly of multiples from this later printing. Condition is generally fine to very fine throughout, with many fresh and well-centred examples; some minor gum or handling irregularities as to be expected in such a specialised group. A wide-ranging and research-level collection of this fascinating issue, offering significant depth in overprint studies, production varieties, and multiples, and providing outstanding potential for exhibition or further scholarly development (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Liberia O59-O68] 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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