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Catalogue 285: British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
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Losnr. : 3764 Montserrat
1858/60: Great Britain 1857 1 d. rose.red, plate 56, perf. 14, lettered IC-ID, a used horizontal pair cancelled by two full strikes of the "A08" obliterator in black. Extremely rare. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 2'600+.rnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg, RL, London, 6 Sept 1983, lot 399.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 1.800 CHFLosnr. : 3765 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 1 d. red, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used example showing variety "Inverted "S" in MONTSERRAT", lightly cancelled by "A08" obliterator leaving the variety clear. A scarce and a fine example. Cert. BPA (1978) Gi = £ 750.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 360 CHFLosnr. : 3766 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 1 d. red, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used horizontal pair, first stamp showing variety "Inverted "S" in MONTSERRAT", fresh and fine, lightly cancelled by "A08" obliterator leaving the variety clear. Attractive and rare. Cert. RPSL (1932) Gi = £ 750+.rnProvenance: Collection G.H. Boucher; Collection C.G. Alterskye; Collection E. Victor Toeg, RL, London, 6 Sept 1983, lot 422.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 340 CHFLosnr. : 3767 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 1 d. red, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of thirty, positions 7-12 / 19-24 / 31-36 / 43-48 / 55-60, showing on position 8 the "Re-entry in ONE of ONE PENNY", position 20 with "Vertical Guideline between Inner and Outer framelines at SW corner, 'Straight Nose" and Re-Entry on PENNY" and position 45 showing the "Plate Scratch across ONE PENNY", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. with twenty-four stamps unmounted og. A magnificent multiple with all three major re-entries present Gi = £ 1'050+.rnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg, RL, London, 6 Sept 1983, lot 404.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 1.600 CHFLosnr. : 3768 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 1 d. red, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a vertical pair (left halves) and a vertical strip of three (right halves) vertically bisected examples used on Matson 1883 cover to Dominica endorsed 'per. S.S. New York City', all tied by five strikes of the "A08" obliterator. Top stamp in the strip of three showing "Re-entry on PENNY" clearly (position 20). 'Montserrat' cds below (Sept 2) and 'Dominica' arrival alongside (Sept 3). A fresh and fine cover Gi = £ 1'400+.rnrnAusruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 3769 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 6 d. green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused example on small card ex the De La Rue archives overprinted CANCELLED in black (Samuel Type D7) with manuscript "120 Set" at right in ink. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 4660. Rare.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 27 Jan 1978, ex lot 1371; Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1401.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHFLosnr. : 3770 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 6 d. green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of twelve (3 x 4) corner marginal from the top right hand corner of the sheet, positions 10-12 / 22-24 / 34-36 / 46-48, showing position 24 with "Plate Scratch through Queen's Nose" and position 11 with obscrured Plate scratch in Antigua, of fine fresh colour, hinged for protection on large part og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 900+.rnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 1.700 CHFLosnr. : 3771 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 6 d. green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used example vertically trisected (2 d.) and a twelfth part of the same stamp (½ d.) alongside used on 1884 cover to Basseterre, St. Kitts paying the 2½ d. rate, tied by "A08" obliterator in black with faint 'Montserrat / Paid' below and 'St. Kitts' arrival cds (May 3) alongside. The envelope folded slightly, 10 mm., at left for better Exhibit display, a remarkable and very rare cover illustrated in colour on the dust-jacket of the Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia. Unique. Cert. BPA (1956).rnProvenance: Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 21 April 1977, lot 44; Collection Edward Gilbert, Shreves, New York, 9-10 March 1992, lot 465.Ausruf : 5.000 CHFZuschlag : 5.000 CHFLosnr. : 3772 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 6 d. green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used vertical bisect (left half) on 1883 cover to St. Kitts, tied by "A08" obliterator with 'Montserrat / Paid' cds at left (Dec 15) in black and fine 'St. Kitts' arrival cds in black also on obverse (Dec 16) of a fine and very rare cover. An overpayment of the 2½ d. rate by ½ d. Back flap missing but a rare and most attractive usage. Cert. BPA (1968) Gi = £ 6'500.Ausruf : 1.750 CHFZuschlag : 1.750 CHFLosnr. : 3773 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 6 d. green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used example showing variety "Inverted "S" in MONTSERRAT", lightly cancelled by "A08" obliterator leaving the variety clear. Slightly rounded at lower left corner but scarce. Cert. BPA (1961) Gi = £ 1'200.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 3774 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3775 Montserrat
Stamps of Antigua Overprinted 1876/83: 6 d. blue-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, showing the re-entry on lower right stamp on first "A" of ANTIGUA, of superb deep colour with two minor gum bends of absolutely no significance, part og. with the lower pair superb og. A very rare stamp, believed to have been just one sheet printed, possibly as a Colour Trial (see Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia page 85) and abandoned due to the 'Montserrat' not being clearly seen on the blue-green background. Exceptional with just three multiples recorded. Cert. RPSL (1961) Gi = £ 5'200+.rnProvenance: Collection H. Douglas Bessemer, Harmers, London, 14-15 Feb 1963, lot 235; Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 237; Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 21 April 1977, lot 45.Ausruf : 3.000 CHFZuschlag : 4.800 CHFLosnr. : 3776 Montserrat
1880 (Jan): De La Rue 2½ d. red-brown, Imperforate on watermarked Crown CC paper, overprinted CANCELLED in black (Samuel Type D7), small imperfections on part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg, RL, London, 6 Sept 1983, lot 443; Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, ex lot 1408.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 3777 Montserrat
1882: Essay for proposed Registration Fee, circular design for 2 d. value, entirely hand-painted on pale blue background, wording "Montserrat Registration Fee / Two Pence" and dotted surround picked out in Chinese white with Crown in black on white background, on tracing paper ex the De La Rue archives (74 x 98 mm.) dated on reverse with handstamp "22 JUL 82" at top. One tiny rust spot away from design. A truly beautiful example of the De La Rue artisit's handiwork. Unique.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 27 Jan 1978, lot 1412; Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1412.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 800 CHFLosnr. : 3778 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3779 Montserrat
1884/85: 1 d. rose-red, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example with variety "Inverted "S" in MONTSERRAT", of fresh colour, without gum. A rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1977) Gi = £ 1'100.rnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg, RL, London, 6 Sept 1983, lot 470; Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1415.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 250 CHFLosnr. : 3780 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3781 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3782 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3783 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3784 Montserrat
1884/85: ½ d. dull green, 2½ d. ultramarine and 4 d. mauve, wmk. Crown CA, used on 1889 cover to New York cancelled by two strikes of the "A08" obliterator with 'Montserrat' despatch cds below. Reverse with Barbados transit cds and 'New York / Paid All' duplex (Sept 26). Small opening tear at base not greatly affecting appearance, a scarce issue on letter.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 3785 Montserrat
1903: De La Rue stamp size Die Proof of the 'Device of the Colony' vignette only, printed in black with uncleared surrounds with horizontal guideline behind the design, on glazed white card. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1423.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 150 CHFLosnr. : 3786 Montserrat
1903: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 'Device of the Colony' issue, Frame only with ½ d. Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed AFTER / HARDENING in black and dated '11 MAR. 03' in blue. Slightly dusty but scarce.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1428.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 3787 Montserrat
1903: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 'Device of the Colony' issue, Frame only with 2 d. Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '31 MAR. 03' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1431.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 3788 Montserrat
1903: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 'Device of the Colony' issue, Frame only with 3 d. Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '31 MAR. 03' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1435.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 3789 Montserrat
1903: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 'Device of the Colony' issue, Frame only with 6 d. Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed AFTER / HARDENING in black and dated '15 APR. 03' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1438.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 3790 Montserrat
1903: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 'Device of the Colony' issue, Frame only with 2 s. Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed AFTER / HARDENING in black and dated '15 APR. 03' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1442.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 3791 Montserrat
1903: De La Rue Colour Trial for the 5 s. value, Imperforate on watermarked Crown CA paper, printed in unissued colours of dull green & violet, age stain at top and vertically creased, part og. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection E. Victor Toeg; Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1448.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 3792 Montserrat
1903 (Aug): Device of the Colony issue, the unused set of ten values, wmk. Crown CA (5 s. wmk. Crown CC), all overprinted SPECIMEN in black, further handstamped on receipt by a Portuguese Colony with "ULTRAMAR" in blue, fresh appearance, usual somewhat browned partial og. Rare.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 3793 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3794 Montserrat
1916: De La Rue Master Die Proofs (10) for the Duty Plates only, all printed in black on glazed white cards for ½ d, 1 d., 2 d., 2½ d., 3 d., 6 d., 1 s., 2 s., 2 s. 6 d. and 5 s.; all superbly fresh and very fine. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1456.rnrnAusruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 1.000 CHFLosnr. : 3795 Montserrat
1932: Tercentenary, De La Rue Colour Trial for the 1 d. value, engraved in yellow-green on part piece from the DLR record book with pencil 'X' at right and ink "½d." at left. Slight tone spot at base. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 4673. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1471.rnAusruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 3796 Montserrat
1932: Tercentenary, De La Rue imperforate Colour Trials (10) for the 1 d. value, engraved on watermark Multiple Script CA thin paper, printed in the ten different chosen colours for the issue from ½ d. to 5 s. values, without gum. For similar (same?) examples see "The De la Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP, pages 4672 and 4673. A few wrinkles but an extremely rare and splendid group.rnProvenance: Collection C. Barwick, Harmers, London, 16 Dec 1997, lot 1470.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 3797 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3798 Montserrat
Losnr. : 3799 Montserrat
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