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| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70569 |
 , ,Proof |
S.G. D24 var |
 1936-37 5d yellow-brown imperf. imprimatur in mint n.h. block of four from the top of the sheet, the reverse stamped "NPM IMPRIMATUR", very rare with this block containing four of the six examples released from the NPM
archive sale.(Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain D24 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70570 |
,,Proof |
S.G. D26var |
 1936-37 2s6d purple on yellow imperf. imprimatur in mint n.h. block of four from the top of the sheet, the reverse stamped "NPM IMPRIMATUR", very rare with this block containing four of the six examples released from the NPM
archive sale.(Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain D26 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 700
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70571 |
,Proof |
S.G. D38 var |
 1951 Postage Due 4d blue imprimatur mint n.h., very fine (S.G. £2'500).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 200
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70572 |
O |
S.G. D39wi |
 1951-54 KGVI 1s ochre with wmk sideways-inverted variety used, three faint tone spots otherwise fine, incl. normal used (S.G. £2'800 as mint).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 800
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70573 |
,Proof |
S.G. D56 var |
 1959-63 1/2d orange on whiter paper imperf. imprimatur pair from the top of the sheet, mint n.h., each with BPMA handstamp on reverse, very fine and scarce.(Image 1)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain D56 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 700
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70574 |
,Proof |
S.G. D87 var |
 1971 Postage Due 50p mint n.h. imperf. imprimatur, very fine.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain D87 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 150
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
Telegraphs
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70577 |
Proof |
S.G. T5 var |
 1876 4d Telegraph die proof in black on white glazed card (92x60mm) endorsed "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "Nov. 7, 1876", scarce.(Image
1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain T5 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 160
SOLD for GBP 160.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70578 |
Proof |
S.G. T17 var |
 1876 £1 Telegraph die proof in black on white glazed card (92x60mm) with void corner squares and with out plate numbers endorsed "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "Nov. 2, 1876", scarce.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain T17 var.] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 380
SOLD for GBP 350.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70579 |
,,Proof |
S.G. T17 |
 1877 £1 Telegraph colour trial in in grey-green in mint n.h. imperforate block of four overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 8, vertical paper flaw through head of Queen on AL otherwise very fine (S.G. Spec. L236var).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain T17] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 800
SOLD for GBP 800.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70580 |
 ,S |
S.G. T18s |
 1877 £5 Orange pl.1 BF overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 9, mint o.g., fine and scarce, ex Straus.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain T18s] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70581 |
O |
T17 |
 1876 £1 brown-lilac BH, neatly cancelled by Aberdeen cds, a fine example (S.G. £950).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain T17] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 260
SOLD for GBP 240.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
Channel Islands
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70582 |
|
S.G. 9a |
 Jersey. 1958 2 1/2d Carmine-red mint n.h. lower marginal vertical pair with bottom stamp showing variety imperf. on three sides, very fine and rare with only 12 examples discovered, this example from position R.12/5
(S.G. £2'500).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain 9a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 700
SOLD for GBP 600.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70583 |
|
S.G. 28a |
 1969 10s "Royal Court" mint n.h. ERROR OF COLOUR with the border printed in green instead of slate blue, right marginal, very fine example of this key Jersey rarity that occurred when during the final printing one sheet of 25
was accidentally fed into the press which had been set up with the green background of the 50p value, incl. normal for comparison (SG £5'500).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
Get Market Data for [Great Britain 28a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census |
Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
Zanzibar
Anti-Slave Patrol (1864-1896)
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70584 |
 |
|
 1889 Sailor’s concessionary rate envelope from the H.M.S. “Griffon" while a Zanzibar, from the Sullivan correspondence sent to England (received 22 April), bearing Great Britain 188 1d lilac die II pair tied by Foreign Branch
“FB” in London, initialled by commanding officer, fine, ex Dubro.(Image 1)
|
Estimate. GBP 300
SOLD for GBP 750.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
The German Post Office (1890-1891)
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70585 |
|
|
 1890 (Oct 11) Envelope from Zanzibar to Germany with two 1889-1900 20pf top marginals tied by German P.O. Zanzibar cds, further strike at top right, reverse with printed decoration of berries on a branch and spider's web,
Wilhelmshaven arrival, some minor foxing, a very scarce usage from the Germany P.O. in Zanzibar which only operated briefly between 27th August 1890 and 31st July 1891.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 750
SOLD for GBP 750.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
The Indian Post Office (1875-1895)
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70586 |
|
|
 1875-78 Aden Period: An Indian Post Office was established in Zanzibar on October 1st 1875. It was operated b the British Consul until June 1877 when the British Consul's Dr. Robb resigned after his requests for additional
assistance were ignored. Throughout this period, Zanzibar was regarded as a sub-office under the Indian post office at Aden.
1876 (May) OHMS envelope from the Agency & Consulate General in Zanzibar (embossed Coat-of-Arms on backflap), sent to England with two India 1866-78 4a die I green tied by Aden "B-22" duplex (before the use of Zanzibar cancels), paying the single 8a
rate (same as the rate from Aden to destinations other than Aden or India), with Bristol arrival backstamp, backflap slightly reduced and cover opened for display to show the Coat-of-Arms, fine and very rare example of mail sent from Zanzibar via the
Indian Office at Aden during this period.(Image 1)
|
Estimate. GBP 600
SOLD for GBP 2,600.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70587 |
|
|
 1878-79 Experimental Cancellation: After the closure of the sub-office at the British Consul, postal duties were then assigned to a local Parsi shop-keeper, who likewise was unable to meet the growing demands. An investigation
by Indian post office officials led to the Zanzibar office becoming an experimental post office, which was maintained for less than 2 months before it became a permanent post office on 9th January 1879. The first canceller used by the newly opened
Post Office at Zanzibar was introduced 1st June 1878.
1878/79 (Jun 1) envelope from Zanzibar to India with India 1866-78 4a green vertical pair tied by the experimental diamond of bars (Proud type K2) with Zanzibar JU 1 cds (type D2) adjacent, reverse with Sea Post Office, Aden and Mandvi arrival cds,
cover faults and staining with some cosmetic enhancement at lower right, a rare usage of this cancel with only around 30-40 covers known, ex Walkley.
Note: This cover was sent on JU 1 which could be the first day of usage of this canceller, however none of the datestamps have year slugs.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 600
SOLD for GBP 2,000.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70588 |
|
|
 1879-82 Second Cancellation under the Bombay Circle: The first obliterator and datestamp were replaced in August 1879 with a duplex cancel similar to those used in other Indian Post Offices.
1880 (Aug 25) envelope from Zanzibar to England with India 1866-78 4a green and 1873 1/2a blue tied by fine strike of the "BRITISH / P.O. / ZANZIBAR" "B" duplex (type KD4), paying the 4 1/2a UPU rate via England (1st Feb 1880- 1st Jan 1890), reverse
with Aden transit and Darwen arrival, some minor cover imperfections, fine.
Note: Despite the wording on the postmark, it was not a British Post Office. Its status as an Indian P.O. was clear, but there may have been political reasons for stressing ultimate British authority at a time the "scramble for Africa" was in full
swing.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 300
SOLD for GBP 400.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
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