Catalogue 285: British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
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Losnr. : 4001 St. Vincent
Losnr. : 4002 Trinidad u. Tobago
1847 (April 16): Lady McLeod (5 c.) blue, a used example in a resonant deep shade with huge margins all round for this stamp, cancelled by manuscript pen cross. Stamp #U28 in the census, illustrated in "Trinidad, A Philatelic History" on page 256. Absolutely faultless and superb, a wonderful example of this iconic stamp Gi = £ 12'000.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14 May 1957, lot 572. "One of the finest known"; Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 21 April 1977, lot 131.rnNote: This is the first stamp issued to prepay postage in the British Commonwealth and, except for the printing process (evidently by lithography from an original engraving) is it exactly the same size and format as the 1840 1 d. black.rnNote: It is possible that 500, maybe 1'000 examples were printed. At the present time students of the issue have recorded 90 stamps in varying condition either on or off cover.Ausruf : 7.500 CHFZuschlag : 16.000 CHFLosnr. : 4003 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4004 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) purple-brown on blued paper, used examples (2), each with large to huge margins all round and lightly cancelled, one being marginal from left of sheet. Superb Gi = £ 160.rnProvenance: Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 48.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 4005 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) blue on blued paper, a used horizontal strip of three, clear to large margins all round and marginal from left of sheet, neatly cancelled by numeral "7" obliterator of ARIMA in black. Scarce and most attractive. Certs. Grobe (1965), BPA (1995) Gi = £ 195+.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 91, March 1996, lot 6068.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 340 CHFLosnr. : 4006 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4007 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) blue on blued paper in a rich shade, a used example with good to large margins all round on second sheet of 16 July 1852 letter to Glasgow, lightly cancelled in black. Manuscript '1/-' due upon delivery, backstamped with double arc 'Trinidad' cds, London cds in red (Aug 2) and Glasgow arrival (Aug 3). Contents refer to the sailing the 'Calypso' and the health of a Mrs. Emily Eccles. Slight file fold and small stain on front panel do not affect the fine appearance of a scarce cover.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 320 CHFLosnr. : 4008 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) grey on blued paper, an unused block of block of four with good margins all round, tiny scissor cut in margin between the stamps at left otherwise fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 320+.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2037.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 4009 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) grey on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round on 1852 entire letter from Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela (15 Dec 1852), mailed from Port of Spain to London endorsed 'p. W.I. Steam Packet' to care of Forwarding Agent in London tied by fine numeral '1' obliterator. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds (Dec 29) and London arrival in red (19 Jan 1853) and charged '1/-' to pay. Sent on unpaid to Hamburg 'via Ostend' and struck with "3½ / GROSCHEN" in black (Van der Linden fig. 3256), with '9' schilling due in manuscript upon receipt (Jan 22). Slight acid ink fault but a remarkable and very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton Henry, 1961.Ausruf : 2.000 CHFZuschlag : 2.000 CHFLosnr. : 4010 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish-grey on blued paper, choice used examples (5) from the 4th consignment, all with good to large margins all round, on album page ex Sir John Marriott RDP, fresh and very fine with numeral '1' and superb example with '7' numeral of Arima in black Gi = £ 400.rnProvenance: Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 58.Ausruf : 140 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 4011 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish grey on blued paper, a used example with large margins all round on 1853 entire letter to Paris, tied by "1" numeral obliterator of Port of Spain. 'Trinidad' faint double arc cds and despatch (1 / June 9) in black on reverse with London transit (July 1) where framed "COLONIES / &C. ART 13" in red applied. Treated as double rate on arrival (above 7½ grams) and struck with '30' décimes charge marking in black. A charming and scarce entire.rnProvenance: RL, London, 25 Oct 1979, lot 1333.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 4012 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish-red on blued paper, a used example with ample to good margins all round, used on 1854 cover to Paris endorsed 'Paid', lightly tied by "1" numeral in black. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds (March 11) and single ring datestamp; obverse with London transit cds (April 1) and oval PD in red below manuscript "1/8 + 10d = 2s. 6 d." in red ink. Calais transit and Paris arrival (April 2) on reverse of a most attractive cover. Cert. BPA (2020).Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 4013 Trinidad u. Tobago
1853: (1 d.) brownish-red, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to 1854 cover to Marseille, France endorsed "Steamer" by indistinct obliterator, with reverse showing single ring datestamp and "Trinidad" double arc cds (June 24) in black. Obverse with scarce usage of two line "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in red, thence via London with red transit (July 18) and Calais, Paris and Marseille datestamps (July 21), where charged with handstruck '21' décime due in black. A rare cover. Certs. Postal History Soc (1945), BPA (2020).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHFLosnr. : 4014 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good margins all round used on 1857 cover and part back to St. Lucia tied by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. Manuscript '4' (pence) due at left; reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc and single ring datestamp (May 10) and double arc St. Lucia arrival cds (May 13): Faults but a scarce usage. Cert Postal History Soc. (1945).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 4015 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish red on blued paper, choice used examples (7), probably from the 5th consignment, on album page ex Sir John Marriott RDP, mostly large margins and some crisp cancellation of "1" and "2" numeral handstamps in black. An attractive group Gi = £ 490.rnProvenance: Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 62.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 4016 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, a used horizontal pair in a pale shade with large margins all round cancelled by fine strikes of the "20" numeral handstamp of LA BREA. Horizontal crease but most attractive and scarce.rnrnAusruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 140 CHFLosnr. : 4017 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, an unused horizontal strip of four with close to large margins all round, tiny scissor cut in margin between third and fourth stamps and second with apparently pre-printing fold, all neatly cancelled by "2" numeral obliterators of San Fernando. An attractive and scarce strip Gi = £ 300+.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 790.Ausruf : 175 CHFZuschlag : 175 CHFLosnr. : 4018 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, used on 1854 entire letter from Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela (June 14) to New York, lightly tied in transit at Port of Spain and well tied on arrival by large circular "N. YORK BR. PKT / 5" datestamp in black (Aug 3). Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds and single ring (1 / June 25) datestamp alongside St. Thomas double arc (July 1) transit in black. A rare and most unusual entire. Cert. BPA (2020).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 794.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 700 CHFLosnr. : 4019 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good margins all round used on 1856 cover, one side flap missing, tied by Port of Spain "1" numeral with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" below in red and prepaid manuscript '1/9d.' in red ink. Reverse with despatch cds (1 / Feb 25). London transit (March 20) and circular PD applied there in red; oval FRANCA in red. A few imperfections but a most unusual destination and a very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 793.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 4020 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1854/57: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) rose-red on white paper, an unused example with clear to large margins, in a resonant wine' shade, fresh and very fine unused without gum. A very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = £ 2'500.rnProvenance: Tommy Allen.
Ausruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : 1.300 CHFLosnr. : 4021 Trinidad u. Tobago
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1854/57: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) rose-red on white paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, used on cover to Bermuda (Hicks correspondence), lightly tied in black with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and manuscript '4' pence prepaid credit alongside. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds and single ring cds (1 / April 26) in black and small 'St. Thomas' transit (May 1). Closed tear to envelope at top but a generally fine and most attractive cover. Cert. BPA (2020).Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 4022 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1852 (Sept): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on yellowish, fine impression, a used example in a vibrant bright shade from the 1st consignment with good to huge margins all round, marginal from top of sheet, slight hinge thin in margin of no significance, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. A beautiful example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1945) Gi = £ 1'700.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 4023 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1852 (Sept): Lithographed (1 d.) blue, a used example in a deep shade from the 1st consignment with large even margins all round and horizontal central guideline running across the stamp and thus from the lower horizontal row of the sheet (note also the crushed Transfer on the second "D" of TRINIDAD), used on 1852 entire letter from Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela (Nov 1) endorsed internally 'per Dolores via Trinidad', tied by unusually bold "1" numeral obliterator in black. Manuscript '1/2d.' rate at right and reverse with faint 'Trinidad' double arc cds in black, London transit in red (Dec 10) and arrival. A splendid and extremely rare entire for the connoisseur. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (1978).rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14-15 May 1957, lot 597; Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 10 March 1964, lot 572.Ausruf : 3.500 CHFZuschlag : 4.200 CHFLosnr. : 4024 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1853 (Feb): First Lithographed (1 d.) blue on bluish cartridge paper, a used example in a lovely clear shade, margins good to large all round, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. A fine and attractive example of a rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 1'900.rnrnAusruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 1.300 CHFLosnr. : 4025 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1853 (Feb): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on bluish cartridge paper, a used example in a lovely clear shade, marginal from top of sheet with large margins all round, lightly cancelled by near complete numeral "1" of Port of Spain in black. Superb. Cert. RPSL (1958) Gi = £ 1'900.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14-15 May 1957, lot 606; Collection Sir John Marriott, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 112.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.100 CHFLosnr. : 4026 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1853 (Feb): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on bluish cartridge paper, a used example, close at upper right but with large margins on three sides and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, tied to 1853 envelope to London endorsed 'p. Steamer' by "1" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' and single ring despatch cds (Feb 25) with London arrival (March 22) in red where charged '1/-' due to pay in manuscript. An outstanding and early usage of this rare adhesive on letter and a cover of great aesthetic appeal.Ausruf : 5.000 CHFZuschlag : 5.000 CHFLosnr. : 4027 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Second Issue 1855 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on thin white paper, a used example in a greenish-blue shade, large even margins all round, well cancelled by "2" numeral of San Fernando in black. A superb example of a rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.rnAusruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 700 CHFLosnr. : 4028 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Second Issue 1855 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on thin white paper, a used horizontal pair in a greenish-blue shade, large even margins all round, each well cancelled by "2" numeral of San Fernando in black. Two thin spots not detracting from the lovely appearance of a rare multiple. Cert. BPA (2001) Gi = £ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 1544.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 4029 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Third Issue 1856 (Aug): Lithographed (1 d.) bright blue on white paper, an unused example in a deep shade, large margins all round, horizontal crease not detracting from the splendid appearance, without gum. An exceptionally rare stamp in unused condition and most attractive. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 4'500.rnProvenance: Collection Hiroyuki Kanai RDP.Ausruf : 1.500 CHFZuschlag : 2.200 CHFLosnr. : 4030 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Third Issue 1856 (Aug): Lithographed (1 d.) bright blue on white paper, a used example in a deep rich shade, corner marginal from lower left of sheet, position 46, large margins on adjoining sides, cancelled in black. Ironed corner crease at upper left but exceptionally attractive and scarce Gi = £ 1'000.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 845.rnAusruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 4031 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) very deep blue, Fourth Issue, a used example of rich colour, clear to huge margins (marginal at left, position 10 on the sheet of 54 subjects) and portion of adjoining stamp at right, lightly cancelled in black. Barely discernable central thin spot, an exquisite example of a rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 750.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14-15 May 1957, lot 622; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai RDP.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 4032 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) deep greenish-blue, a used horizontal pair with sporadic background lines at left hand side of each stamp and mor blurred at right, ample to lagre margins all round, neatly cancelled by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. A scarce and fine multiple Gi = £ 1'500.Ausruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 4033 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) deep blue on white paper, a used example in a deep indigo shade, with close to large margins, used on 1858 cover from Port of Spain to Bremen endorsed 'pr. W.I. Mail Steamer', tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. Manuscript charge at left "1/8d." and reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds and single ring despatch datestamp (1 / Oct 25) and London transit in red (Nov 30); charged '56' in faded red crayon manuscript. A very rare cover to a most unusual destination. Cert. Postal History Soc. (1945).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 4034 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) slate blue, a rejoined used horizontal pair, each stamp creased but showing two fine strikes of the scarce numeral "17" obliterator of COUVA. Despite imperfections, most attractive Gi = £ 1'300.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 4035 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1856 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) slate blue on thinner paper, Fourth Issue, a used example with ample to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on 15 November 1858 second page of entire letter from Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela to New York, tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red with '4' pence credit in red manuscript alongside. Reverse with small double arc 'Trinidad' and small single ring (1 / Nov 25) despatch cds in black and "St. Thomas" transit cds (Nov 30). 'New Orleans / La.' transit (Dec 30) and 'Steamship / 10' charge mark of arrival in black. File fold away from adhesive, an exceptional and rare cover. Cert. BPA (2020).Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 1.600 CHFLosnr. : 4036 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) grey on thin white paper, a used horizontal strip of three with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Exceptionally fine and a scarce multiple Gi = £ 1'200+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 1368.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 4037 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) bluish grey, two single examples overlapping pin-perfoated 13½-14 1859 6 d. yellow-green on 1860 cover from San Fernando to Michelstadt, nr. Darmstadt, Germany endorsed 'via France' tied in black with poor "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and corresponding "8" in red ink. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds and single ring despatch (2 / April 3) in black. London cds on obverse in red (April 28) where treated as fully paid by oval PD in red, thence via Calais and Paris (April 29) to Michelstadt (May 1). Small imperfections but an exceedingly scarce combination usage. Signed Holcombe. Cert. BPA (1991).rnProvenance: Soler & Llach, Barcelona, Oct 1992; Collection Joseph Hackmey.Ausruf : 2.500 CHFZuschlag : 3.400 CHFLosnr. : 4038 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) rose-red, a complete sheet of 54 subjects (9 x 6) adhered to large piece of paper with manuscript letter from the Trinidad Chief Secretary's Office dated 9 July 1855 stating that "I certify that the postage stamps of which the above is a specimen are genuine...". Unfortunately the sheet has two closed tears affecting three stamps and is creased, nevertheless unusual Gi = £ 850+.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 4039 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) pale rose-red, a used example with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by numeral "1" at Port of Spain in black, old hinge thin at top not detracting from the appeareance of a very scarce stamp in used condition Gi = £ 600.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 1.000 CHFLosnr. : 4040 Trinidad u. Tobago
Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) deep rose-red, a used slightly over-inked example with ample margins to just grazed at right, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral in black. A rare stamp in used condition. Signed Stanley Gibbons. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 600.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 460 CHFLosnr. : 4041 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4042 Trinidad u. Tobago
1859 (May 9): 6 d. deep green, imperforate, a used example on small piece, large margins all round and portion of the adjoining stamp at right, neatly cancelled by near complete oval "1" obliterator in black. Rare so fine. Signed A. Bolaffi. Cert. Giulio Bolaffi (1966) Gi = £ 425.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 4043 Trinidad u. Tobago
1859 (May 9): 4 d. grey-lilac with large even margins all round and 6 d. green with shaved margin at base, three large margins and minor bend at corner, used on double rate 1859 cover to Baltimore, USA lightly cancelled by "1" numeral at Port of Spain. "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and '8' in red manuscript. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds (Aug 9) and 'St. Thomas' transit cds (Aug 14). STEAMSHIP / 20 charge mark in black of arrival. File fold just touches the adhesives but an exceptional and rare franking. Cert. BPA (2002).rnProvenance: Collection Charlton Henry (1961); Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 12 Sept 1990, lot 439; Collection 'Scarborough', Spinks, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2030.Ausruf : 2.500 CHFZuschlag : 3.400 CHFLosnr. : 4044 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4045 Trinidad u. Tobago
1859 (May 9): 1 s. indigo, imperforate, a used example with good to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, overlapping 1857 1 d. rose-red imperforate, on 1859 cover from Port of Spain to Baltimore, USA tied by "1" numeral obliterators and by "STEAMSHIP / 10" (cents) charge mark of arrival. Manuscript '4' inter-island credit in red at left and faint "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds of despatch (Oct 10) and small 'St. Thomas' cds (Oct 15). The stamps have been lifted, pressed and reaffixed, the cover patched within and refolded, however the 1 s. indigo is very rare on letter, especially such a fine example, and a most unusual franking. Cert. BPA (2020).rnrnAusruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 900 CHFLosnr. : 4046 Trinidad u. Tobago
1859 (Sept): (1 d.) rose-red, pin-perf. 12½, a used horizontal strip of four with the perfs. clear of design surrounding and between the stamps, of fresh colour, well cancelled by three strikes of the "17" numeral obliterator of COUVA in black. Fourth stamp with ironed crease but an exquisite and rare multiple Gi = £ 220+.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2079.rnrnAusruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 4047 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4048 Trinidad u. Tobago
1859 (Sept): 4 d. dull lilac, pin perf. 12½, a used example with good perforations on three sides and of rich colour for this stamp, lightly cancelled at right in black. Rare. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 900.rnProvenance: Collection R.B. Yardley, Harmers, London (1944-45).Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 4049 Trinidad u. Tobago
1859 (Sept): 6 d. yellow-green, pin perf. 12½, an unused example with perfect centering, good perforations on this stamp and of fine colour, unused without gum. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Certs. RPSL (1943), BPA (1981) Gi = £ 2'750.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 960 or 961.rnrnAusruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.400 CHFLosnr. : 4050 Trinidad u. Tobago
1859 (Sept): 1 s. purple-slate, pin perf. 12½, a used example with good centering and perforations on all sides and of rich colour for this stamp, lightly cancelled in black. A rare stamp so fine. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 1'300.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 28 May 2008, lot 940.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 4051 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4052 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4053 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4054 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4055 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4056 Trinidad u. Tobago
1859 (Sept): (1 d.) carmine-lake, compound pin perf. 12½ x 13½-14, a used example of good centering in a bright shade, lightly cancelled in black. An extremely rare stamp with no example known unused and no example present in the Hurlock, Marriott, Ramkissoon or 'Scarborough' collections. A rarity. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 3'750.rnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 30 Oct 2003, lot 1805.Ausruf : 1.500 CHFZuschlag : 5.000 CHFLosnr. : 4057 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4058 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4059 Trinidad u. Tobago
1861 (June): 4 d. brownish lilac, rough perf. 14-16½, a horizontal pair used on 1862 entire letter to Bordeaux tied by "1" numeral obliterators of Port of Spain, fair "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and manuscript '7' in red crayon. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds (March 24) in black and 'London / Paid' transit (April 14) with circular PD in red on front. A fine and rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2040.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 700 CHFLosnr. : 4060 Trinidad u. Tobago
1861 (June): 4 d. lilac, rough perf. 14-16½, an unused horizontal pair of good fresh colour clearly showing the separations especially centrally and at top, unused without gum and with two creases but a very rare multiple - none being present in this shade in the Hurlock, Charlton Henry or Marriott collections. Cert. BPA (2009) Gi = £ 1'200+.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 4061 Trinidad u. Tobago
1860 (Aug): 6 d. deep green, rough perf. 14-16½, a used example on 1862 cover to London, cancelled by "1" numeral obliterator in black, with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Dec 30) in red. Reverse with blurred double arc 'Trinidad' cds in black (Dec 8). The cover with file folds and edge wear but not unattractive.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 4062 Trinidad u. Tobago
1862/63: 1 d. crimson-lake on thick paper, perf. 11½-12, a used example on 1863 entire Printed Circular to Pointe à Pitre, Guadeloupe, tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with manuscript '1' alongside fair only "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red; reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' despatch cds (Aug 2). Acid ink fault to address but unusual.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 320 CHFLosnr. : 4063 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4064 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4065 Trinidad u. Tobago
1862/63: 1 s. bluish slate on thicker paper, perf. 11½, 12 an unused example of vibrant rich colour, of fine centering for the issue and with disturbed (BPA) large part og.: an opinion that is a trifle harsh in this describer's opinion; nevertheless a very rare stamp in unused condition. Certs. Philatelic Foundation (1958), BPA (2020) Gi = £ 2'250.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 4066 Trinidad u. Tobago
1862/63: 6 d. deep green on thicker paper, Compound perf. 12 x11x11½x11½, a used example, superbly centred and of rich colour, very lightly cancelled in black. Small indentation at base but a superb example of an extremely rare stamp: just four examples are recorded, this being without doubt the finest in appearance. Cert. BPA (1959) Gi = £ 6'500.Ausruf : 2.500 CHFZuschlag : 3.800 CHFLosnr. : 4067 Trinidad u. Tobago
1862/63: 6 d. emerald-green on thicker paper, perf. 13, an unused block of four of excellent colour but for surface brown mark on Britannia's shield, other three stamps in superb quality with large part og. Despite the imperfection an attractive multiple Gi = £ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 547; Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2097.Ausruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 4068 Trinidad u. Tobago
1862/63: 1 s. bright mauve on thicker paper, perf. 13 all round, the famous unused block of four in a lovely shade, well centred and with slightest of creases on one stamp of no significance and not detracting from the appearance with part dried og. A highlight of Trinidad classic philately, magnificent and extremely rare - the sole recorded block, unique. Cert. RPSL (1977) Gi = £ 18'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton-Henry (1961); Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 547; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai - his name is on the RPSL certificate attached - number 100'000; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 301; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2047.Ausruf : 12.000 CHFZuschlag : 17.000 CHFLosnr. : 4069 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: (1 d.) lake, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, a used example on 1867 printed Prices Current to Barbados tied by Port of Spain "1" numeral obliterator with manuscript '1' and fine "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red, reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds (May 9) in black. Charming and scarce usage.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 4070 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: 4 d. pale mauve, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused block of four of lovely delicate colour, marginal from right of sheet, large part og. Superb and scarce Gi = £ 800+.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton-Henry (1961); Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 338.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 4071 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: 6 d. emerald-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "CANCELLED" in black (Samuel Type D6), fresh and fine, large part og. Superb and rare.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, ex lot 1128; Collection R. A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2105.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 4072 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863 (April): De La Rue (1 d.) lake, 4 d. bright violet and 6 d. emerald-green, unused examples affixed to piece from the De La Rue records, each with italic "Specimen" in manuscript ink. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6381 where stated that these were cut from the day book on April 28, 1863. Superb and rare.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 4 Oct 2006, lot 1757.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 4073 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80 4 d. bright violet and 6 d. apple-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, used on 1871 cover to Lockeport, Nova Scotia endorsed 'via St. Thomas & Bernuda' tied by double arc 'Trinidad' datestamps (Dec 24) with TRINIDAD / PAID cds in red adjacent to '8' in red manuscript. Reverse with 'St. Thomas' transit cds (Dec 28), Halifax oval datestamp (Jan 25) and faint arrival in black. A charming and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 371.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHFLosnr. : 4074 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: (1 d.) lake, 4 d. dull lilac and 1 s. lilac-rose, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½ all used on 1866 cover from Port of Spain to Canada West, all tied by "1" numeral obliterators in black with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red. 'London / Paid' transit in red (May 14) and carried on the Allan Line Steamer 'St. David'. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' despatch cds (April 23) and Hamilton / UC' cds (May 31) and 'Embro' arrival cds (June 1). Closed cover tear at top but a remarkable three colour franking to a most unusual destination. Cert. RPS (1975).rnProvenance: Collection Vincent Graves Greene; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 369.rnAusruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 800 CHFLosnr. : 4075 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: 1 s. pale lilac-rose, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, two examples used on 1866 double rate cover to the a Capt. Cochrane RN at the United Services Club in London endorsed 'p. French Mail Str. Nazaire', tied by bold strikes of Port of Spain "1" numeral obliterators in black with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red. 'London / Paid' transit below (Sept 4) and oval PD. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds in black (Aug 5) and London cds. A fine and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 416.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 900 CHFLosnr. : 4076 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: 1 s. chrome-yellow, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "CANCELLED" in black (Samuel Type D7), blind perfs. at base, fresh and fine, without gum. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, ex lot 1128; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2058; Grosvenor, London, 19-20 May 2010, lot 3046.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 4077 Trinidad u. Tobago
1876: Britannia, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14, the set of four values unused with (1 d.) lake, 4 d. bluish grey (signed Roumet), 6 d. bright yellow-green (2, in slightly differing shades) and 1 s. chrome-yellow (in slightly differing shades) one signed A. Diena, generally fair to fine part or large part og. Gi = £ 740.Ausruf : 180 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 4078 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: 1 d. scarlet and vertically bisected 1 d. scarlet, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, tied to 1879 Trinidad UPU formula card to New York by double arc 'Trinidad' datestamps (May 7) in black. 'New York / Paid All' arrival at left (May 24). A fine and scarce usage Gi = £ 600.rnNote: The first Trinidad ½ d. adhesive was issued just three weeks after this card was mailed.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.300 CHFLosnr. : 4079 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: 6 d. bright yellow-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of four of lovely colour, well centred and large part og. A delightful multiple Gi = £ 480+.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton-Henry (1961); Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 463.rnAusruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 420 CHFLosnr. : 4080 Trinidad u. Tobago
1863/80: Covers (3) with single frankings: 1 s. lilac-rose used on 1871 cover to London, 6 d. bright yellow-green used on 1879 cover to Vicenza, Italy via London and 1872 4 d. grey used on 1880 cover to North Shields, two with closed tears in face panel but an attractive group.rnAusruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 4081 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4082 Trinidad u. Tobago
1879 (June) Provisional ½ d. mauve, wmk. Crown CC, an unused complete sheet of 110 subjects (10 x 11), with full margins all round, fresh colour and extremely fine for such a multiple, one or two spots not affecting the dramatic appearance on large part og. with most unmounted og. A most attractive sheet Gi = £ 2'200+.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 494.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 900 CHFLosnr. : 4083 Trinidad u. Tobago
1879/82: Provisional ½ d. lilac and 1 d. rosy carmine, each on cards ex the De La Rue records, each overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel Type D8). Rare, see "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP page 6385 where these two stamps are illustrated.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 4084 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4085 Trinidad u. Tobago
1882: Provisional 1 d. rosy carmine in a vertical pair and May 1882 manuscript provisional 1 d. in red on 6 d. bright yellow-green in two horizontal pairs, used on 1882 registered cover to Leytonstone tied by 'Trinidad' cds's (Sept 27) with REGISTERED and 'R' at left. London arrivals (Oct 12) in red and in black. A fine correctly rate cover (4 d. + 2 d. registration), with two provisional issues.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 511.rnrnrnAusruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 350 CHFLosnr. : 4086 Trinidad u. Tobago
1882: De La Rue Master Die Proof with blank Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed AFTER HARDENING in black and dated '26 SEP 82' in blue at left; fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 517.rnAusruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 4087 Trinidad u. Tobago
1883/84: 1 d. carmine diagonally bisected and used on 1883 cover with 1879 ½ d lilac provisional both cancelled by three 'Trinidad' datestamps (Jan 22) in black. Flap missing but 'San Fernando / M.O.O.' datestamp on reverse (Jan 22). Signed Herbert Bloch. Rare Gi = £ 950.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 340 CHFLosnr. : 4088 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4089 Trinidad u. Tobago
1904/09: Britannia issue, De La Rue Master Die Proofs (3) all on cards ex the DLR day-book, with stamp size Proofs in black showing the Duty Plate "HALFPENNY" with manuscript "Trinidad" at top dated in mss. "Aug 6, 120 leads" crossed through as invoiced in red "8 Oct '07", Frame Die Proof without Duty Plate with manuscript "Nov 15, 240 leads" crossed through in red "No 3, No Charge"; and the completed 1 d. Die Proof dated "Feb 17, 240 leads + 6 extra" crossed through in red as invoiced "March 14 '06". A superb and unique trio.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 598.rnAusruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 4090 Trinidad u. Tobago
1896: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the Britannia vignette and Trinidad legend without Duty Plate for the low values, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '13.MAR. 96' in blue at left. Superb and scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 550.rnAusruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 250 CHFLosnr. : 4091 Trinidad u. Tobago
1900: De La Rue imperforate Colour Trials from the DLR record book, two examples for the 1 d. value, one in green & carmine, the other in green & blue, with manuscript above "D.F.Green / Ovpt Red, Ovpt. Blue" (Deep Fugitive Green), fresh and very fine, illustrated in the "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton on page 6401.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 4092 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4093 Trinidad u. Tobago
1895: Britannia £ 1 green & carmine, wmk. Crown CA, a used example on registered 1901 cover to Budapest tied by 'Registration / Trinidad' datestamp (Aug 13) with registration label below and oval 'R' adjacent. Reverse with Budapest arrival cds (Aug 30). Philatelic but extremely rare.rnCollection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 568.Ausruf : 160 CHFZuschlag : 320 CHFLosnr. : 4094 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4095 Trinidad u. Tobago
1899: De La Rue Appendix sheet bearing four examples of the 5 d. dull purple & mauve (Gi 119) Imperforate, all four surcharged with a bar through the FIVE PENCE Duty Plate in red (2) and in black (2), the top examples with "3d." surcharge in red and in black; the lower two examples surcharged "THREE PENCE" in red and in black respectively. The sheet dated at top "13th Oct 1899" with file number below, manuscript "App'd. 17/10" (Approved) at left. Illustrated in "The De La Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6398. Superb and unique.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 580; Grosvenor, London, 7 May 2009, lot 1231.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 1.800 CHFLosnr. : 4096 Trinidad u. Tobago
1899: Prepared for use but Unissued, "3d." in black on 5 d. dull purple & mauve, an unused example treated at top to reduce aging, but largely of fresh colour and fine large part og. A fine example of this rarity. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 3'250.rnProvenance: Bridger & Kay, London, Sept 1980.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 4097 Trinidad u. Tobago
1901/06: Colour Changes, De La Rue Imperforate Colour Trials (6) for the 1 d. value, with three on unwatermarked wove paper in dull black & red on yellowish, dull purple & blue on blued and in mauve & black on yellowish paper; three on watermarked Crown CA paper in dull green, black on red and dull & blue; all fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Rare.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 4098 Trinidad u. Tobago
Losnr. : 4099 Trinidad u. Tobago
1908: De La Rue Essay for the redrawn designs issued in 1909, photo-litho Essay for 2½ d. in ultramarine, Imperforate and affixed to card (89 x 114 mm.) marked "C" at top left and dated "Sept 25th 08" in ink and "Dupl." at lower left, also showing alternative value tablet below for a ½ d. value in grey-black. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6406. Superb and exceedingly rare.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 2 Dec 1976, ex lot 1042, Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 608; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London,14 Nov 2008, lot 2187.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 4100 Trinidad u. Tobago
1885 (Jan 1): Postage Due set of nine values unused, wmk. Crown CA, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel Type D11), the 1 d. value with diagonal crease otherwise fine, large part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2193.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauft
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