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| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 40141 |
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S.G. 22 |
 16 Feb 1857 mourning cover bearing 4a Blue red Head Die III and Frame Die II Fourth printing singles cut to shape going to Torquay, England. With entire letter contents, India paid cancels and receiving marks in back. Some scuffs and back
flap partly missing. A scarce 1857 mutiny year letter ideal for philatelic research. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 600
Currently (SAN)...CHF 600.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40142 |
O |
S.G. 25 |
 1854 4a Red and Blue head Die III and Frame Die II Fifth Printing (medium setting) position 11 with normal sheet watermark used, very fine cut to shape but with ample margins. The eye, nose and hair shows strong retouches, desirable
example for the expert (SG £1'500). (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40143 |
O |
S.G. 25 |
 1854 4a Blue and Red Head Die III Frame die II fifth printing used with diamond of dots cancel, with some paper adherence and slight thinning, fair (SG £1'500). (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40144 |
O |
S.G. 31 |
 1854 2 Annas lithographed issue bearing the extremely rare Cooper Type 15A cancellation, comprising a large oval of thick lines enclosing “SW” above numeral “2” within a clearly defined central space. Examples of this distinctive
cancellation are exceptionally rare on the 1854 lithographed issues. A particularly important and desirable combination, representing a significant rarity of early Indian cancellations and classic philately. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40145 |
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S.G. 31 |
 1855 India to Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland, attractive cover franked with the 1854 2a Green lithographed issue, neatly cancelled by a 9×9 diamond-of-dots obliterator, addressed to Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland, an unusually scarce
destination for early Indian mail. Apparently underpaid, with “2 annas” manuscript rate notation and red oval “INDIA” handstamp on front. Despatched from an unidentified Indian origin in late June 1855, routed through Bombay and Marseilles, and
received at Irvine on 16 August 1855, with arrival datestamp on reverse. A fine and desirable early India–Scotland usage, enhanced by the scarce destination and interesting postal-rate treatment. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
1855-1946 De La Rue and later Crown Colony Issues
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 40146 |
O, |
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 COOPER TYPE 6 CANCELLATIONS — RARE SPECIALIST GROUP. Important specialist group illustrating a range of scarce Cooper Type 6 cancellation varieties. Highlights include a block of eight bearing the “C/119” PULICAT handstamp; two 1854 2
Annas lithographed adhesives cancelled “C/150”, distinguished by the unusual serifed letter “C”, occurring in both small and large forms; together with examples of the “C/152” and “C/74” Cooper Type 6C cancellations.
The Type 6C examples are distinguished by their characteristically crude engraving, with irregularly formed letter “C” and surrounding diamonds composed of irregular dots and thick lines. Examples of these distinctive Type 6 and Type 6C varieties are
extremely scarce. A significant and highly desirable specialist group demonstrating several unusual forms and engraving characteristics of this important class of early Indian cancellations. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40147 |
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 COOPER TYPE 4 CANCELLATIONS — SPECIALIST GROUP OF TEN COVERS. Important specialist group of ten covers displaying a wide range of Cooper Type 4 cancellations on East India Company issues, including several scarce sub-types and striking
multiple frankings.
Highlights include a remarkable Surat to Jalna cover bearing a block of twelve adhesives, cancelled by a notably crude Type 4 obliterator; another spectacular cover bearing two strips of five, totalling ten stamps, cancelled by the “167” numeral; and
an extremely rare Poona duplex cancellation struck in red. The group further includes numerous distinctive varieties and sub-types, notably Cooper Types 4E and 4G, among others.
A substantial and highly desirable specialist group illustrating the range, engraving characteristics and sub-types of the Cooper Type 4 series, considerably enhanced by the impressive multiple frankings and the exceptionally scarce Poona duplex in
red. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 400
Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40148 |
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S.G. 37 |
 1856 De La Rue ½a Blue Queen Victoria – Group of Four Native Covers — attractive group of four native covers, each franked with the De La Rue ½a blue Queen Victoria adhesive, showing a variety of domestic usages and destinations including
Ludhiana and Jaulnah. An appealing group illustrating the everyday use of the Half Anna rate on native correspondence. Fine set. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40149 |
O |
S.G. 39 |
 AHMEDNAGAR — COOPER TYPE 4 EL — EXTREME RARITY. Early India adhesive bearing the extremely rare Cooper Type 4 EL cancellation, used by a Sub-Post Office at Ahmednagar and distinguished by numeral “57” with capital letter “O” below. This
elusive sub-type ranks among the great rarities of the Cooper Type 4 cancellations, with very few examples recorded and specimens virtually unobtainable. An exceptional cancellation, seldom seen and rarely offered, representing a significant rarity
of early Indian cancellation and postal history. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 600
Currently (SAN)...CHF 600.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40150 |
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 BOMBAY TO CALCUTTA — 1858. Attractive early registered cover from Bombay to Calcutta, prepaid 10 annas, the adhesives cancelled by the Bombay Cooper Type 4 cancellation, numeral “1” within a diamond of bars. Reverse bearing
the CALCUTTA oval delivery handstamp. A desirable early registered usage, distinguished by its notable 10-annas franking and clear Bombay numeral cancellation. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40151 |
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 1861 (Mar 17) HYDERABAD TO BOMBAY registered cover from Hyderabad to Bombay, prepaid 4½ annas, bearing the extremely rare Cooper Type 6 cancellation, distinguished by the missing “C” at top and numeral “41” at bottom within the diamond of
bars. Posted 17 March 1861, with Bombay arrival of 30 March 1861. A particularly desirable registered usage showcasing this distinctive and elusive Hyderabad cancellation variety. Fine (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40152 |
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 BOMBAY TO LONDON VIA MARSEILLES — 12 June 1862. Attractive cover from Bombay to London, prepaid 6 annas and routed via Marseilles, the adhesives cancelled by the BOMBAY INDIA “1” duplex cancellation. On arrival in London the cover was
redirected, necessitating the application of an additional 1d postage handstamp. A scarce and appealing example of redirected India–Britain mail, combining the Bombay duplex cancellation, Marseilles routing, and additional British postage. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40153 |
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 EGMORE ROAD, MADRAS — 27 July 1868. Cover to Royapeta bearing the Cooper Type 12B cancellation, numeral “8” within a diamond of bars, accompanied by the MADRAS SUBURBAN handstamp and the rare “S.P.O. No. 6” marking. The reverse
additionally bears “TOO LATE” cancellations. An attractive and unusual combination of Madras suburban and railway postal markings, highlighted by the scarce S.P.O. No. 6 handstamp. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40154 |
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 RAILWAY SORTING FIRST DIVISION — 3 December 1870 — INSUFFICIENTLY PAID. Very rare cover to Poona, prepaid 1½ annas and deficient a further ½ anna, the adhesives exceptionally cancelled by the RAILWAY SORTING FIRST DIVISION handstamps,
markings normally encountered only as transit cancellations. The front additionally bears the rectangular “INSUFFICIENT” handstamp, while the reverse carries the POONA “1 ANNA” postage-due handstamp. A remarkable and highly unusual combination of
railway cancellation and postage-due treatment, representing an important rarity of Indian railway postal history. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 200
Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40155 |
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 1870 HOSHIARPUR — COOPER TYPE 8F “U/22”. Extremely rare cover from Hoshiarpur to an unknown destination, bearing a superb strike of the Cooper Type 8F “U/22” cancellation. This distinctive type is recorded on correspondence emanating from
Kashmir State and is exceptionally scarce on cover. A highly important and desirable example of this elusive cancellation, with particular significance for Kashmir-related Indian postal history. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 300
Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40156 |
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 1870, Envelope franked East India 1/2a blue (2) + 1a brown (2) + 2a orange (missing corner perf) postmarked with killer cancel & manuscript obliteration 'postage paid 5a franco', at front taxation mkg and at back red transit and red
Vienna arrival marking (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 80
Currently (SAN)...CHF 80.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40157 |
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 SOUTH FRONTIER LINE U.P. — 28 December 1870. Rare cover to Scotland via Bombay, prepaid 6 annas, bearing two strikes of the “SET– / SOUTH FRONTIER LINE / U.P.” railway handstamp. Such markings are normally encountered as transit marks;
exceptionally, on this cover the postage stamps are cancelled by the railway handstamp itself, representing an unusual and considerably scarcer usage. An attractive and important example of Indian railway postal history. Fine. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 250
Currently (SAN)...CHF 250.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40158 |
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 1872 BOMBAY — UNIQUE INVERTED “1” DUPLEX CANCELLATION. Exceptional cover from Bombay to Ramgarh via Jaipur, bearing the Cooper Type 9 Bombay duplex cancellation, distinguished by the inverted numeral “1” in the right-hand obliterator. The
only recorded example of this striking inverted-numeral variety, representing a major rarity of Bombay cancellation and postal history and an important exhibition item. Fine and rare. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 1,000
Currently (SAN)...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40159 |
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 OOMRAWUTTEE TO NOWGONG — 5 July 1872 — RARE POST-TRANSFER USAGE. Extremely rare cover from Oomrawuttee to Nowgong bearing the Cooper Type 4 “162” Oomrawuttee cancellation. Originally allocated No. 80 in the Bombay Circle, Oomrawuttee was
renumbered “162” in 1866 in anticipation of the district’s transfer to the Central Provinces, which was ultimately effected in April 1870. This cover, dated 5 July 1872, provides important evidence of the continued use of the former Bombay Circle
Type 4 “162” obliterator after Oomrawuttee’s transfer to the Central Provinces. An exceptionally rare and significant post-transfer usage, illustrating the transition between postal administrations and the persistence of earlier cancellation devices
following reorganization. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 100
Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
| 40160 |
O |
S.G. 75 |
 POONA CITY RECEIVING HOUSE — COOPER TYPE 4H — EXTREMELY RARE & UNRECORDED VARIETIES. Important specialist pair of India ½ Anna adhesives bearing exceptional early cancellations of the Poona City Receiving House. The first shows the
extremely rare Cooper Type 4H, with capital “A” above numeral “52”, the number allocated to the Poona City Receiving House Post Office. Examples of this distinctive cancellation are extremely rare.
Accompanying it is a remarkable apparently unrecorded variety, similarly configured but with capital “D” above “52” in place of the recorded “A.” This “D/52” cancellation, possibly unique, represents the major rarity of the pair. An exceptional
specialist group combining the very scarce recorded Cooper Type 4H “A/52” with an apparently unrecorded “D/52” variety, of considerable importance to the study of early Indian cancellations. (Image 1)
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Estimate. CHF 600
Currently (SAN)...CHF 600.00
Closing..Dec-07, 07:00 AM |
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