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The David B. Markowitz Collection of France and French Colonies continued...

Reunion
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
322 og ImageREUNION, 1852, 15c Black on Blue (1; Yvert 1). Without gum as issued, Type 4 in the setting, gigantic margins all around incl. sheet margins at top, right and bottom, highly detailed impression, a couple trivial creases mostly in the margins, small closed tear in the far right margin

EXTREMELY FINE. AN AMAZING UNUSED SINGLE OF REUNION 1852 15-CENTIME BLACK ON BLUE. BY FAR THE MOST SPECTACULAR SINGLE IN EXISTENCE.

The stamp offered here is the most important of all the Reunion First Issue stamps. First, the size of the margins are beyond compare, with a 3mm at left, 10mm at top, 16mm at right, and 17mm at bottom. It is the only recorded example that has a sheet margin at right, and the only one with full sheet margin at bottom. Because of this, it is the single item proving the position in the setting of the Type IV stamp. There are no other examples of the First Issue of Reunion that come close to the magnificent physical characteristics of this stamp.

There are only a tiny number of unused examples known surviving today. They practically all have faults to some degree (often severe) and have the margins into the frameline(s). The minor flaws in the margin of this stamp are totally insignificant. We have yet to encounter a completely sound four-margin example. That this example has survived intact for over 150 years is quite remarkable.

Ex Ferrary. With 2004 Calves, 2004 Boule and 2004 Sismondo certificates. Yvert €45,000 (Image)

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 $ 39,000.00

SOLD for $32,500.00
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323 og ImageREUNION, 1852, 30c Black on Blue (2; Yvert 2). Without gum as issued, Type III in the setting, extraordinarily large and well-balanced margins all around, sharp impression on fresh paper that still retains all its original bluing

EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING UNUSED EXAMPLE OF REUNION 1852 30-CENTIME BLACK ON BLUE. AMONG THE FINEST OF THE FEW KNOWN.

In 1852, Reunion was supplied with their first adhesive stamps. They were General French Colonies issues that were given to all the Colonies of France. However there were no 15c or 30c stamps to fulfill the 30c and 45c rates. Because it would take a long time for any new stamps to reach Reunion, it was decided to print new stamps locally. This same phenomenon occurred on other isolated islands throughout the world, such as Hawaii, Mauritius and Fiji, where the local printers produced the first stamps of the country, using much more primitive methods than more prosperous countries that had been producing stamps for several years. These typographed stamps of Reunion were printed on very thin pelure paper that often had irregularities such as wood pulp inclusions and pinholes.

These stamps proved to be unpopular with the local population, primarily due to the fact that they were issued without gum. A small number were used and the remainders were eventually destroyed, leaving scant few unused available today. Due to the crude printing methods, nearly every example has a fault to some degree, with many possessing several faults and/or repairs. The Markowitz copy is clearly among the finest copies known.

Ex Wyer. Signed Calves. Yvert €45,000 (Image)

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 $ 39,000.00

SOLD for $15,500.00
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324   ImageREUNION, 1852, 15c and 30c, Official Reprints (1-2 var; Yvert 1a-2b). Two reprints in sheets of six, 1866 Reprint on bluish paper, and 1888 Reprint on Grayish Paper, latter with horizontal crease between rows, otherwise Very Fine, catalogue values are as singles, Yvert €900 (Image)

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 $ 750.00

SOLD for $275.00
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325 og ImageREUNION, 1891, 75c Carmine on Rose, Without Accent (15; Yvert 15B). Part original gum, full margins, strong color, Very Fine, Yvert €550 (Image)

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 $ 475.00

SOLD for $160.00
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326 og ImageREUNION, 1891, 75c Carmine Rose (27; Yvert 27). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine, Yvert €750 (Image)

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 $ 675.00

SOLD for $350.00
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327 og ImageREUNION, 1891, 1fr Bronze on Straw (28; Yvert 28). Original gum, rich color, Fine, Yvert €650 (Image)

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 $ 575.00

SOLD for $190.00
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328 og ImageREUNION, 1892, 25c Black on Rose, "Reunion" Double (44a; Yvert 39a). Large part original gum, bright and fresh, Fine, signed A. Brun and J.F. Brun, Yvert €600 (Image)

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 $ 425.00

SOLD for $170.00
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329 og ImageREUNION, 1892, 50c Carmine on Rose, "Reunion" in Blue and Red (48a; Yvert 42a). Original gum, lightly hinged, bottom left corner selvage, bright color, a Very Fine example of this elusive error, signed J.F. Brun, Yvert €650 (Image)

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 $ 500.00

SOLD for $150.00
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330 og ImageREUNION, 1892, 1fr Bronze Green on Straw, "Reunion" Double (52a; Yvert 44a). Original gum, two "Reunion" inscriptions widely spaced, rich colors, Fine, signed J.F. Brun, Yvert €500 (Image)

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 $ 360.00

SOLD for $250.00
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331 nhbl REUNION, 1943, 2.50fr Ultramarine, Background Color Omitted (233 var; Yvert 242a). Mint N.H. pane of 50, bright color, faint toned spots affect only two stamps, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, Yvert value as singles

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 €1,250.00

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332 nh ImageREUNION, 1937, 50c Red, Roland Garros Air Post (C1; Yvert PA1). Mint N.H., choice centering, wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine, signed Champion, Yvert €504 (Image)

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 $ 500.00

SOLD for $150.00
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