1854 Lithographs continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
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| 40121 |
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Spence 68 |
 1854, 1/2 a lithographed essay by Captain Thullier in reddish brown on sheetlet (172 x 108mm), trivial corner crease and few tone spots otherwise very fine. A rare and exceptionally large example. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40122 |
,Proof, |
Spence 107 |
 1894 ½a Deep Red 1854 Essays – “SPECIMEN” Block of Sixteen, Spence 107 — impressive block of sixteen printed in deep red on deep yellowish wove paper, with “SPECIMEN” printed on the reverse of each row, spaced so that one letter falls
behind each impression. Some hinging and minor staining on reverse, otherwise fine and scarce. A striking and highly desirable exhibition piece, particularly attractive in this substantial multiple. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 300
Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40123 |
D E |
S.G. 1 |
 1854 "9 1/2 arches" 1/2a vermillion unused right marginal pair, large margins all around with inscription "CORNER of", very fine and rare (S.G. £7'500+). (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 4,600
Currently (SAN)...CHF 4,600.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40124 |
DE, |
S.G. 2 |
 1854 ½a Blue, Die I – Block of Eight with Marginal Inscription — an impressive block of eight retaining the upper sheet margin with the inscription “HALF ANNA EACH STAMP…” and corner ornaments. Several retouches are clearly evident,
adding considerable interest to this important early lithographic issue. Some hinge remnants and toning, nevertheless a very fine and highly desirable exhibition piece, particularly attractive in this substantial multiple with marginal inscription
(SG £2600) (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 600
Currently (SAN)...CHF 600.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40125 |
O |
S.G. 2 |
 1854 ½ Anna lithographed issue, with full margins, bearing the extremely rare Cooper Type 15B cancellation. This cancellation is recorded in use between 1869 and 1873, making its appearance on the considerably earlier 1854 lithographed
issue exceptionally unusual. A remarkable and possibly unique combination, representing an important rarity of Indian cancellation and classic philately. (Image
1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40126 |
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S.G. 2 |
 1854 — BENARES TO CALCUTTA — EARLY REGISTERED COVER WITH ½ ANNA LITHOGRAPHS. Attractive entire cover from Benares to Calcutta, dated 13 November 1854, franked with two examples of the 1854 ½ anna lithographed issue (filing fold though
stamps), together paying the registered letter rate. An appealing multiple franking from the first months of India’s adhesive postage, demonstrating an early registered usage of the newly introduced ½ anna stamps. A handsome and desirable example of
1854 Issue postal history and early registered mail. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40127 |
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S.G. 2 |
 1854 ½a Blue, Die I – Used on Native Cover to Amritsar — attractive single with wide margins, tied to a native cover addressed to Amritsar. Some minor gum spots; reverse bearing “AM” handstamp. A fine and appealing usage of the 1854 Half
Anna issue on native correspondence. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40128 |
O |
S.G. 4 |
 1854 ½ Anna lithographed issue bearing the extremely rare Cooper Type 26 experimental cancellation, comprising a diamond formed of thick parallel lines running along the long diagonal. This distinctive experimental type is recorded from
the United Provinces and Punjab regions and is exceptionally rare on the 1854 lithographed issue. A highly desirable and important example of an experimental Indian cancellation on India’s first lithographed issue. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40129 |
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S.G. 4 |
 NEEMUCH — 29 January 1855. Early cover to Calcutta franked with a well-margined 1854 ½a blue lithographed issue die I (worn state), cancelled by the NEEMUCH HG5 handstamp in black. An attractive and desirable early usage of India’s first
lithographed issue, enhanced by the distinctive Neemuch cancellation. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40130 |
O |
S.G. 6 |
 1854 ½ Anna lithographed issue bearing the scarce Cooper Type 6 cancellation with reversed “C”, classified as Type B and attributed to Tanjore Post Office, numeral “144.”, distinguished by the characteristic reversed letter “C”, this
variety is very scarce, particularly on the 1854 lithographed issue. A desirable and distinctive example of an unusual Tanjore cancellation on India’s first lithographed issue. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40131 |
,Forgery |
S.G. 11 var |
 1854 1a forgery sheet, reference copy, rarely offered as a complete sheet. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 50
Currently (SAN)...CHF 50.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40132 |
O |
S.G. 14 |
 1854 1 Anna lithographed issue bearing the extremely rare Cooper Type 8E cancellation, with numeral “17” inset. Cooper Type 8E is recorded in use between 1866 and 1870, making its occurrence on the much earlier 1854 lithographed issue an
exceptionally late and unusual usage. A very rare and important combination, and a significant item of early Indian cancellation and classic philately. (Image
1)
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Estimate. CHF 300
Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40133 |
O |
S.G. 17 |
 1854 4a Blue & Red, First Printing – Two Examples on Piece — two cut-to-shape examples, both Head Die I, Frame Die I, affixed to piece and cancelled by the distinctive 9×9 diamond-of-dots cancellation. Some gum staining, nevertheless a
fine and attractive pair of examples from the First Printing of this classic bicoloured lithographic issue (SG £3000 for cut square examples). (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40134 |
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S.G. 17 |
 1855 Calcutta to Teufen, Switzerland, exceptional cover franked with two overlapping, cut-to-shape examples of the 1854 4a Blue & Red lithographed issue, First Printing, Head Die I, Frame Die I, cancelled by diamond-of-dots obliterators.
The 8 annas franking apparently underpaid the postage to the final destination, with rectangular “INDIA PAID” handstamp on front. Reverse bearing St. Gallen 15 July 1855 transit and Teufen 15 July 1855 receiving datestamp. A very fine and rare early
India–Switzerland destination cover, particularly desirable with the double 4a First Printing franking. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40135 |
O |
S.G. 19 |
 1854 4a blue and pale red, 2nd printing, head die II, frame die I, horizontal used pair with wavy blue line and two clear strike of the "1" in diamond, touched to close margins, a scarce pair. Four external corners have been added and
parts of the design drawn in pencil. SG £4500. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 300
Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40136 |
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S.G. 19 |
 1854 4 Annas Second Printing horizontal pair, wide setting, with chamfered ends, tied to cover by diamond-of-dots cancellations and used to Cheshire, England. The pair pays the correct 8 annas postage rate via Southampton. The front bears
a rectangular “INDIA PAID” handstamp together with a circular transit/arrival handstamp dated AU 17 1855; the reverse bears a BIRKENHEAD AU 18 1855 arrival marking. A clean and attractive exhibition-quality cover, combining a desirable Second
Printing multiple with the correct overseas postal rate and clear British arrival markings (SG £23,750 for cut square pair on cover). (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 10,000
Currently (SAN)...CHF 10,000.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40137 |
O |
S.G. 19, 22; Spence 64 |
 1854 Three 4a singles (two Second printing Head Die II Frame Die I and Head Die III and Frame Die II fourth printing). One 1894 reprint single wide setting in wavy lines and with issued head Spence 64 with SPECIMEN on back. Interesting
cancels for the connoisseur, fine (S.G. £2'000+ for cut square copies). (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 240
Currently (SAN)...CHF 240.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40138 |
O |
S.G. 21 |
 1854 4 annas Head Die III and Frame Die I SG21 Third printing cut to shape and cancelled by diamond of dots. Some areas show cut into frame lines. A fine and rare printing example. Ex Ian Stenhouse (SG £3000 ) (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40139 |
O |
S.G. 21, 22 |
 1854 4 Annas Third Printing, two examples, the first, Head Die III and Frame Die I, was originally cut to shape with corners subsequently added to simulate a cut-square example. The second is a cut-square example, Head Die III and Frame
Die II, with later print as head die and frame die both show fading, cancelled by the “B/156” barred obliterator of Rangoon, Burma. A fine study pair demonstrating Third Printing example, including an interesting example of Indian stamps used abroad
in Burma (SG £3950 for cut square examples) (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40140 |
O |
S.G. 22 |
 1854 4a Fourth printing Head Die III Frame Die II deep blue and red setting pair with chamfered corners on piece. Some tone spots and gum stains otherwise a fair example of the closely spaced setting without wavy lines (S.G. £3'250 for
cut square pair). (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 300
Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
