Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Ceylon - British Central & East Africa - Bushire
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  • Losnr. : 6201 Ceylon

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    Local Surcharges 1885 (Jan-March): 5 c. on 8 c. orange-yellow, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, a used example with variety "Surcharge Double" and "E" of CENTS in surcharge almost missing; lightly cancelled in black. A fine example of an extremely rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1953) Gi = £ 3'750.rnProvenance: Collection Rear Admiral Frederic Harris, Harmer Rooke, New York, Feb 1953; Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, Oct 2003; Collection 'Fernland', Spink, London, 15-16 April 2010, lot 288.
    Ausruf : 1.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6202 Ceylon

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    Local Surcharges 1885 (Jan-March): TEN CENTS on 16 c. pale violet, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example of fine delicate colour, small surface spot before Queen's forehead, otherwise superb, part og. An immensely rare stamp. Certs. BPA (1950c), BPA (1985), RPSL (1991) Gi = £ 13'000.rnProvenance: Rear Admiral Frederic Harris, Harmer Rooke, New York, 13-15 Feb 1951, lot 774; Collection 'Fernland', Spink, London, 15-16 April 2010, lot 167.
    Ausruf : 4.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 20.000,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6203 Ceylon

    De La Rue surcharges 1885: De La Rue surcharge Essay with "Revenue And Postage / 5 Cents" Trial on 8 c. orange-yellow, an unused example marginal from base of sheet, minor diagonal bends unapparent on face, with large part og., signed at base in red ink; together with the issued set of seven values, fair to fine, large part og.rnNote: This Essay is illustrated in the De La Rue Collection edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 2520.
    Ausruf : 300,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6204 Ceylon

    1885: De La Rue Die Proof for the 5 c. value printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped "5 AUG 85" and BEFORE / HARDENING. Slightest of soiling, scarce.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6205 Ceylon

    1886/87:5 c. dull purple, 15 c. safe-green, 25 c. yellow-brown, 28 c. slate and 1887 1 r. 12 c. dull rose; unused examples all overprinted locally with diagonal SPECIMEN handstamp (Samuel type CE4) in black; fair to fine, large part og. Scarce.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 8 July 2003, lot 409.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6206 Ceylon

    1886: De La Rue Colour Trials, Imperforate on unwatermarked paper (3) for the 15 c. value, with 15 c. in pale blue-green & purple, 15 c. in pale chalky blue and 15 c. in magenta & crimson; slight rubs and some adherence on part og. but a rare trio.
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6207 Ceylon

    1886 (Feb 22): De La Rue Appendix sheet headed "Ceylon Postage Stamps, proposed scheme for the three duties to be printed from the Key Plate", with Imperforate Colour Trials (3) without value tablets: 15 c. in sage-green (accepted), 25 c. in magenta witrh pencil "use the brown" alongside (yellow-brown was utilised), and 28 c. in pale chalky blue with manuscript "use the blue-black" (slate was utilised). Not illustrated in the De La Rue Collection. Charming and of great scarcity. rnProvenance: De La Rue archives, Robson Lowe, June 1976; Collection Henry Fotheringham, 2003; Collection D.J. Norris, Spink, London, 11-13 July 2006. lot 115.
    Ausruf : 2.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.800,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6208 Ceylon

    1884 (Nov 28): De La Rue handpainted Essay for proposed 1 r. 12 c. value as issued in 1887, hand-painted on thick card (70 x 81 mm.) with design much as issued entirely hand-painted in dull rose, claret and lilac, with 24 c. brown-purple imperforate Colour Trial at lower left and manuscript annotation "actual colour proposed" alongside and signed in red ink. File hole at top, a splendid and unique working Essay.
    Ausruf : 500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6209 Ceylon

    1887: 1 r. 12 c. dull rose, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14 on white paper, an unused example (Gi 201) together with a further example with local SPECIMEN overprint diagonally struck in black (Samuel type CE4) and an unused block of four with wmk. Crown CC upright, in a bright shade, large part og. An appealing group Gi = £ 315+.
    Ausruf : 140,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6210 Ceylon

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    1888/90: 2 c. on 4 c. rosy mauve (type 35), wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused block of six, variety "Surcharge Double, One Inverted", fresh and fine appearance, browned large part og., lower strip unmounted og. A rare multiple but two upper stamps stained. Cert. RPSL (1962) Gi = £ 450+ (for a strip of three).
    Ausruf : 140,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6211 Ceylon

    1888/90: 2 c. on 4 c. rose (type 35), wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused horizontal strip of three, central stamp (Row 3, stamp 5) showing variety "s of Cents Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 650+.
    Ausruf : 180,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6212 Ceylon

    Local surcharge 1890: 5 c. on 15 c. olive-green, an unused block of four of fine fresh colour, variety "Surcharge Inverted", unmounted og. Scarce in a multiple Gi = £ 260+.
    Ausruf : 90,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6213 Ceylon

    Local surcharge 1890: 5 c. on 15 c. olive-green, a small group (4 items) with an unused block of four from upper right of pane showing variety "POST AGE spaced" on first stamp but with crease not greatly affecting appearance, an unused with "Inverted "s" in Cents" variety, an unused example with whole "Surcharge Inverted" variety, and an unused example with variety "REVENUE omitted", generally fine, large part og. Gi = £ 520+.
    Ausruf : 175,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6214 Ceylon

    Local surcharge 1890: 5 c. on 15 c. olive-green, an unused horizontal pair, variety "REVENUE omitted" on both, right hand stamp with slight rub at lower right, large part og. Scarce. Cert. RPSL missing (#54,256 of 1962) Gi = £ 450.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6215 Ceylon

    Local surcharge 1890: 5 c. on 15 c. olive-green, an unused pane of sixty (6 x 10) of fresh colour, showing at lower left (Row 10, stamp 2), variety "Inverted "s" in Cents", large part or unmounted og. A fine and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 400+.
    Ausruf : 120,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6216 Ceylon

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    Local surcharge 1890: 5 c. on 15 c. olive-green, a used example showing varieties "Inverted "s" in Cents and whole Surcharge Inverted" (Row 10, stamp 2), lightly cancelled in black leaving the varieties clear. Rare, unpriced in used condition by Stanley Gibbons. Cert. Brandon (2006) Gi = £ 2'500 (for unused).rnProvenance: Mark Harvey, March 2011.
    Ausruf : 500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6217 Ceylon

    Local surcharge 1891: 15 c. surcharge on 25 c. yellow-brown, the collection on leaves with unused examples (35) and used (3) including blocks of four (2), nine and twelve (these last being corner blocks) and showing small surcharge varieties; and 15 c. on 28 c. slate with unused (15) and used (2) including strip of three, block of four and block of six; condition generally superb, a charming group Gi = £ 1'000+. 
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6218 Ceylon

    1892/99: The collection on leaves with 1892 2 c. on 4 c. rosy mauve unused (105) including blocks of 10, 30 and a complete pane of 60 showing line break flaws, 3 c. on 4 c. rose unused with singles (4) with one showing inverted wmk. variety (Gi 242w = £ 200), single local SPECIMEN and a block of four, 3 c. on 28 c. slate with unused (6) incl. a block of four and a single with surcharge double variety (Gi 243a = £ 170), 1893/99 with issued set and additional 2 r. 50 c. and the SPECIMEN set of three (37 items).
    Ausruf : 220,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6219 Ceylon

    1898 (Dec): De La Rue Colour Trials (3), imperforate on unwatermarked paper for 1 r. 50 c. on 2 r. 50 c. printed in chestnut; Colour Trials of the 2 r. 25 c. on 2 r. 50 c. value with one in lilac and the other in green; fresh and very fine, large part og. A delightful group.
    Ausruf : 350,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6220 Ceylon

    1899/1900: Definitive set of nine values to 2 r. 25 c. complete unused, fresh and fine, all handstamped with local SPECIMEN diagonally (Samuel type CE4) in black, large part og. Scarce and attractive set. Ex Marcus Samuel collection.rnProvenance: Collection D.J. Norris, Spink, London, 11-13 July 2006, lot 150.
    Ausruf : 220,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 700,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6221 Ceylon

    1899: De La Rue Die Proof for the 12 c.  value tablet only, printed in black on glazed white card handstamped "12 JUL 99" in blue at top. Slight scuffs but scarce.
    Ausruf : 140,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 6222 Ceylon

    1899 (Jan 12): De La Rue composite Essay for the 1 r. 50 c. value on thick card (90 x 115 mm.), dated at upper right and marked "A" at upper left with the head plate printed in dull blue and the surround entireely hand-painted with value "One Rupee Fifty Cents" in carmine and "Ceylon Postage" and the corner spandrels all in shades of pale and dark blue picked out in Chinese white. A similar example (but printed) is illustrated in the De La Rue Collection edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 2530. Some soiling but a gorgeous and stunning Essay.
    Ausruf : 850,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6223 Ceylon

    1899: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 r. 25 c., the value tablet only, printed in black on glazed white card handstamped "3 JUL 99" in blue at top. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Fernland, Spink, London, 15-16 April 2010, lot 322.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 160,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6224 Ceylon

    1903: De La Rue Master Die Proof for 3 c. design in black on cut down glazed white card, value tablet blacked-out, applied to piece from the DLR day-book, with manuscript "Mar 10, 240 leads" (sheet size), the Proof crossed by red ink and dated May 27th. A fine and most unusual Proof. rnProvenance: Collection Fernland, Spink, London, 15-16 April 2010, lot 328.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6225 Ceylon

    1903 (Jan 30): De La Rue Appendix sheet in two halves, headed "Appendix A" at top, with Imperforate Colour Trials using the 3 c. value (5) and the 15 c. value (7); first sheet with 3 c. in green, (4 c.) with two proposed examples using single colour and as selected, 15 c. as selected in blue, (25 c.) as selected in bistre, (30 c.) in dull violet & carmine and as selected; second sheet with (12 c.) in selected colours, (75 c.) in black & rose and as selected, (1 r. 50 c.) in greyish slate as issued and (2 r. 25 c.) in brown & green as selected. Small imperfections away from the Trials but truly splendid and rare sheets, illustrated in the De La Rue Collection by Frank Walton RDP on page 2537. Unique.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe & Japan Philatelic Co., Tokyo, 15-16 Feb 1980, lot 130; Grosvenor, London, 15-16 May 2003, lot 372.
    Ausruf : 2.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6226 Ceylon

    1903: De La Rue Die Proof for the 6 c. value, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped "2 MAR 03" in blue and BEFORE / HARDENING in black. Fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 7 May 2009, lot 408.
    Ausruf : 175,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6227 Ceylon

    1903/05: De La Rue Colour Trials for the 15 c. value (5), Imperforate, wmk. Crown CA, two in single colours of grey and in brown; three bicoloured in chesnut & carmine, sage-green & green and brown & blue; fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce group.
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6228 Ceylon

    1904/1910: DLR definitive sets on leaves, with 1904/05 wmk. Multiple Crown CA set of twelve unused, 1908 set of three unused and set of two overprinted SPECIMEN in black, scarce 1910 colour changes set of nine values to 10 r. unused and the SPECIMEN set of same fine unused, largely fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce and attractive group Gi = £ 695.
    Ausruf : 220,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6229 Ceylon

    1910 (April 15): De La Rue Essay for proposed 5 c. value, completed stamp-size design imperforate in black on glazed white card, in sunken presentation card (80 x 87 mm.) dated at upper right, with manuscript "Approved" at base (21 April 1910). Unadopted due to Edward VII's death on 6 May 1910. For the duplicate example see The De La Rue Collection edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 2541. A magnificent and rare unadopted Essay.
    Ausruf : 750,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6230 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: De La Rue Master Die Proof, for 1 c. value, Die II, printed in black on glazed white card handstamped BEFORE / STRIKING in black at left with manuscript date "21/11/18" and initialled at right. rnProvenance: Collection John Sussex RDP, Grosvenor, London, 28-29 Sept 2011, lot 454.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6231 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: De La Rue Master Die Proof, Die I, stamp size and printed in black on glazed white card without Country name or value, applied to piece from the DLR day-book (43 x 63 mm.) with manuscript above "Oct 14 / 120 leads / Ceylon / No. 8". Rare and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection John Sussex RDP, Grosvenor, London, 28-29 Sept 2011, lot 443.
    Ausruf : 500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6232 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: De La Rue Master Die Proof, Die II, stamp size and printed in black on glazed white card without Country name or value, applied to piece from the DLR day-book (30 x 60 mm.) with manuscript above "Nov 19 / 120 (leads - sheet size) / No. 28". Rare and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection John Sussex RDP, Grosvenor, London, 28-29 Sept 2011, lot 444.
    Ausruf : 400,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6233 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: De La Rue Master Die Proof, for 3 c. value, Die I, printed in black on glazed white card handstamped BEFORE / HARDENING in black at lower left.rnProvenance: Collection John Sussex RDP, Grosvenor, London, 28-29 Sept 2011, lot 450.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6234 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: De La Rue Trial Proof for 2 c. value, Die I, an Imperforate corner marginal horizontal pair with Plate No. 19 in margin, printed in brown-orange on unwatermarked horizontally laid paper. One trivial tone spot, a scarce and attractive pair.
    Ausruf : 175,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6235 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912: De La Rue Master Die Proof, for 3 c. showing country name and value only, printed in black on glazed white card handstamped "10 FEB. 12" in blue and BEFORE / HARDENING in black.rnProvenance: Collection John Sussex RDP, Grosvenor, London, 28-29 Sept 2011, lot 447.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6236 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: De La Rue Master Die Proof, for 25 c. value showing country name and value only, printed in black on glazed white card.rnProvenance: Collection John Sussex RDP, Grosvenor, London, 28-29 Sept 2011, lot 449.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6237 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 1 r. purple on orange-buff, an unused block of four, interpanneau marginal at right, variety "Watermark Inverted", fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 320+.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6238 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 1 r. purple on orange-buff, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused corner marginal block of four with Plate No. 4 in margin, variety "Watermark Inverted", fresh and extremely fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 320+.rnProvenance: Collection Alexander Reid, Spink, London, 11 March 2010, lot 182.
    Ausruf : 140,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6239 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 2 r. black & red on (1919) orange-buff paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused block of four, corner marginal from top right of sheet with Plate No. 6 in margin, variety "Watermark Inverted", of fine colour, stamps unmounted og. Gi = £ 320+.
    Ausruf : 140,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6240 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 5 r. black on blue-green paper with olive back, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, variety "Watermark Inverted", of fine colour, unmounted og. Gi = £ 400+.
    Ausruf : 160,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6241 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 10 r. purple & black on red, Die II, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example of fine fresh colour, variety "Watermark Inverted", large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 300.
    Ausruf : 140,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 140,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6242 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 50 rupee value, frame only, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped "7 JUN. 12" in blue. Rare and very fine.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 26-27 Oct 2005, lot 1302.
    Ausruf : 350,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6243 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 50 r. dull purple and 100 r. grey-black, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, unused examples, each with slight surface rubs, overprinted SPECIMEN in black or red (Samuel type D12), fair to fine, large part og. Imperfections but scarce Gi = £ 650.
    Ausruf : 180,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6244 Ceylon

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    1912/25: 100 r. grey-black, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet, of rich colour, large part og. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 3'250.
    Ausruf : 1.200,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6245 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 100 r. grey-black, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example of splendid colour, variety "Break in Scroll" (Row 1, stamp 12), minor corner gum wrinkle and negligible spot at top mentioned for full accuracy otherwise fresh and very fine, large part og. A lovely example of an extremely rare stamp Gi = £ 6'000.
    Ausruf : 2.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.800,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6246 Ceylon

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    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 100 r. grey-black, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example of fine centering and rich colour, variety "Watermark Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. An exceedingly rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 7'000.rnProvenance: Collection Alexander Reid, Spink, London, 11 March 2010, lot 187.
    Ausruf : 3.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6247 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 100 rupee value, frame only, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped "7 JUN. 12" in blue. Rare and very fine.
    Ausruf : 350,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6248 Ceylon

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    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 500 r. dull green, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example of perfect centering and vibrant colour, superb, large part og. A magnificent example of an immensely rare stamp. Signed in full A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1973), BPA (2021) Gi = £ 8'500.
    Ausruf : 3.500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.500,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6249 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 500 r. dull green, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example, well centred and of good colour, slightest of rubs, overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel type D12), fresh and fine, large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 750.
    Ausruf : 280,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6250 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 1'000 rupee value, frame only, printed in black on glazed white card. Rare and very fine.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 26-27 Oct 2005, lot 1305.
    Ausruf : 400,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6251 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 1'000 rupee value, stamp size for the frame only, printed in black on glazed white card adhered to piece from the DLR day-book (40 x 57 mm.) dated at top "June 19th" in pencil and "60 / 2" (60 = sheet size) below. Signed off in red manuscript ink "29.8.24". A rare and wonderful Proof.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 26-27 Oct 2005, lot 1305.
    Ausruf : 750,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6252 Ceylon

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    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 1'000 r. purple on red, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example, corner marginal from lower left of sheet showing the Plate Number '1' in margin, superb large part og. A wonderful stamp for the connoisseur, one of the rarest generally issued adhesive stamps of the British Empire. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 35'000.
    Ausruf : 15.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 27.000,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6253 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1912/25: 1'000 r. purple on red, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example of fine fresh colour overprinted SPECIMEN (Samuel type D16) in black, superb large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'800.
    Ausruf : 750,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6254 Ceylon

    War Stamps 1918/19: Collection on leaves, predominantly unused but some used, with all basic stamps in unused singles and multiples, including 2 c. brown-orange and 5 c. bright magenta singles each with Overprint Inverted and Overprint Double varieties, scarce usage of 2 c. brown-orange and 5 c. purple on postcaard to Prague etc. (47 items).
    Ausruf : 120,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6255 Ceylon

    War Stamps 1918/19: 3 c.  deep green, an unused example with varieties "Overprint Double and Watermark Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. Unlisted by Stanley Gibbons, rare.rnProvenance: Collection Alexander Reid, Spink, London, 11 March 2010, lot 193.
    Ausruf : 175,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6256 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: The complete unused set from 1 c. to 50 r., the set of twenty one values, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black or in red (Samuel D12 or D16), generally fine, the rare 50 r. a tad rubbed, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 850.
    Ausruf : 200,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6257 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: The unused collection on leaves from 1 c. tthrough to 20 r., with all basic SG numbers (Dies I and II)  and varieties including 3 c. green with inverted watermark in a block of four and of ten (Gi 339w), 3 c. slate inv. wmk. in a block of four (340w), 6 c. carm,ine inv. wmk. block of four (342w), 25 c. interpanneau pair with Die I and II (351c), 1 r. interpanneau pair with Die I and II (354b), 5 r. and 2 r. single examples etc., a generally fine lot (34 items) Gi = £ 1'500+.
    Ausruf : 350,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6258 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 10 c. sage-green, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, an unused vertical pair divided by interpanneau margin, upper stamp Die I, lower stamp Die II, bend in margin, fresh and fine, large part og. Elusive and scarce Gi = £ 375.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6259 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 15 c. green on pale yellow, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, an unused vertical pair divided by interpanneau margin, upper stamp Die I, lower stamp Die II, bend in margin, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Elusive and scarce Gi = £ 325.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6260 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 20 c. bright blue, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, an unused vertical pair divided by interpanneau margin, upper stamp Die I, lower stamp Die II, bend across margin, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 375.rnProvenance: Collection Alexander Reid, Spink, London, 11 March 2010, lot 197.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6261 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 30 c. yellow-green & violet, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, an unused sheet marginal block of four divided by interpanneau margin, upper stamps Die I, lower stamps Die II, bend across central margin, fresh and fine appearance but some light staining on large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'500+.
    Ausruf : 400,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 900,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6262 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 50 r. dull purple, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, an unused example of fresh colour, merest trace of rub, showing variety "Broken Crown & Scroll" (Row 2, stamp 12), fresh and very fine, large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'500.rnProvenance: Collection D.J. Norris, Spink,. London, 11-13 July 2006, lot 238.
    Ausruf : 500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6263 Ceylon

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    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 100 r. brownish grey, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, an unused example of fine appearance, overprinted SPECIMEN (Samuel type D16) in red, variety "Break in Scroll" (Row 1, stamp 12), large part og. Circa 12 examples can possibly exist. Rare, unpriced by SG Gi = £ 500 for normal.
    Ausruf : 500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6264 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 100 r. brownish grey, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, an unused example of rich colour, well centred, variety "Broken Crown & Scroll" (Row 2, stamp 12), superb large part og. A very fresh example of this rare stamp Gi = £ 5'500.rnProvenance: Collection Howard & Torrie Gibralter, Shreves, New York, 15-16 Sept 2000, lot 1392.
    Ausruf : 2.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.600,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6265 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 100 r. dull purple & blue, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, a top marginal used example, of fresh colour, neatly tied to 1936 cover by "Anuradhapura" cds in black (Jan 14). Philatelic but of great rarity Gi = £ 2'750 for unused, unpriced used.
    Ausruf : 500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.900,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6266 Ceylon

    George V Key Plate issues 1921/32: 100 r. dull purple & blue, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, an unused example of fine colour, overprinted SPECIMEN (Samuel type D16) in black, variety "Break in Scroll" (Row 1, stamp 12), fresh and fine, dried part og., however circa 12 examples possible Gi = £ 550 for normal.
    Ausruf : 400,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6267 Ceylon

    Surcharged in Colombo 1926 (Nov 27): Album page with 2 c. on 3 c. slate and 5 c. on 6 c. bright violet set of two overprinted SPECIMEN over Country name in black, 2 c. on 3 c. unused vertical pairs (2) from base of sheet with one showing "Bar Omitted" variety, the other with "Sucharge Double and Bar Omitted", an unused block of six with "Surcharge Double" variety, and a used piece with 2 c. on 3 c. "Bar Omitted" variety (8 items) Gi = £ 800+.
    Ausruf : 200,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6268 Ceylon

    1927/29: De La Rue Appendix sheet for the redrawn high values with 1 r. Colour Trials (5), trial perforated 12 (issued perf. 14), 1 r. dull & bright purple, (2 r.) green & carmine, (5 r.) green & dull purple, (10 r.) green & brown-orange and (20 r.) dull purple & blue with the accepted denominations annotated at left, fresh and very fine. Illustrated in the De La Rue Collection edited by Frank Walton on page 2548 - the 100 r. value from the base of this page is also housed in this collection. Unique and most appealing.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 16-17 Oct 2005, lot 271; Grosvenor, London, 23-25 May 2011, lot 1271.
    Ausruf : 1.500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6269 Ceylon

    1927/29: High values, 1 r. to 20 r. dull purple & blue, the unused set of five complete, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black, fresh colour, fine large part og. Gi = £ 275.
    Ausruf : 120,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 120,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6270 Ceylon

    1927/29: 20 r. dull purple & blue, a used example, corner marginal from lower left of sheet, used on 1937 cover tied by "Anuradhapura" cds in black (Dec 21). Philatelic but of great scarcity Gi = £ 475 off cover.
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6271 Ceylon

    1935: Composite stamp size Essays for the Pictorial Issue (7), submitted by De La Rue for proposed 2 c. - 2 r.. values, using the adopted picture of George V, with head-plate printed in various colours and photographic bromides for the pictorial vignettes (the 20 c. value showing coconut palms being printed in black), CEYLON, frames and value tablets all entirely hand-painted in difffering colours each applied to cards; largely as adopted. Absolutely stunning and of great rarity.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 15 May 1996, lot 23.
    Ausruf : 2.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.400,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6272 Ceylon

    1934/35: Pictorial Issue, the complete set of eleven values unused, all locally overprinted SPECIMEN (Samuel type CE8) in black, fresh colours, rounded corner on 9 c., fine large part og. An extremely rare set.rnProvenance: Collection D.J. Norris, Spink, London, 12 July 2006; Spink, London, 5 May 2011, lot 242.
    Ausruf : 750,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6273 Ceylon

    1935/36: De La Rue Proof for the 50 c. value, vignette only (Elephants), engraved in black on watermarked Multiple Crown CA paper (63 x 46 mm.), fresh, fine and rare.
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6274 Ceylon

    1938/49: Pictorial definitive issue, the album pages, all unused, with the complete set of fourteen and 'a' numbers including 1938 2 c. black & carmine perf. 13½ x 13 (Gi 386a), 1938 3 c. black & deep blue-green perf. 13½ x 13 (Gi 387a= £ 275), 1941 3 c. black & deep blue-green line perf. 14 (Gi 387c), 5 c. sage-green & orange with 'Apostrophe' flaw, 50 c. black & dull mauve perf. 13 x 11½ (Gi 394 = £  160) and 50 c. line perf. 14, 5 r. green & purple (both), generally fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'200+.rn 
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6275 Ceylon

    1938/49: Pictorial definitive issue, the complete set of fourteen values all perforated hooded SPECIMEN by DLR or Bradbury Wilkinson, fresh and very fine, large part og. A rare set Gi = £ 650.
    Ausruf : 200,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6276 Ceylon

    1938/49: Pictorial definitive issue, the 1938 50 c. black & dull violet, perf. 13 x 13½, an unused example of fine appearance, fresh and fine, some pencil annotating on large part og. Gi = £ 450.
    Ausruf : 180,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6277 Ceylon

    1937 (Oct 14): De La Rue Die Proof for proposed 2 c. Postal Stationery card, with printed design and head-plate on glazed white card, the curved CEYLON, both 2 c.value tablets and TWO CENTS all hand-painted in Chinese white on black background; marked "A" at top and initialled and dates "14/10/37" at lower left with file number "V296" at right. Splendid and unique.
    Ausruf : 600,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6278 Ceylon

    1938 (May 4): De La Rue Die Proof for 3 c. Postal Stationery card, the completed design printed in black on glazed white card, initialled and dated "4/5/38" at lower right with file number "C535" below in manuscript ink. Rare and very fine.
    Ausruf : 300,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6279 Ceylon

    Officials 1895/1899: Official set of seven unused to 1 r. 12 c. dull rose, part og., 1899/1900 set of four unused, part og. and the scarce Postal Fiscal 1952 10 r. green & orange, superb og. Gi = £ 365.
    Ausruf : 100,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6280 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine and 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue; the set of three values unused, each overprinted "CANCELLED" in black (Samuel GB14). The 2 d. with unobtrusive creases not detracting from the appearance, fresh and fine, large part og. Less than a dozen sets exist, the sets were used as De La Rue / Inland Revenue reference specimens, some of which remain in Official archives. Rare.
    Ausruf : 600,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6281 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine and 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue; the set of three values unused, fresh and very fine appearance, the ½ a. with slightly browned og., 1 a. and 4 a. very fine og.rnAll signed A. Diena and W.T. Wilson. A rare set, just 780 sets can exist Gi = £ 1'400.rnrnNote: The 4 a. on 5 d. shows the "B" above "S" of EAST variety from the second stamp of each horizontal row.
    Ausruf : 400,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 580,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6282 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet, showing "L" Control in margin, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Extremely rare, as just 6 sheets were issued, just six examples can exist.
    Ausruf : 400,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6283 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, an unused block of four of vibrant fresh colour, superb large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. An exceptionally rare stamp in a multiple: John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 5 records just four blocks of four of this stamp, one of which is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. Superb Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, ex lot 1003.
    Ausruf : 1.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6284 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used example, cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamp, code A, struck in black (June 27, 1890). A fine and scarce in-period usage Gi = £ 250.
    Ausruf : 100,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 140,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6285 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used horizontal pair, cancelled by MOMBASA code A cds's in black (May 9, 1895). Late usage, thus probably from a Whitfield King cover. Choice and very fine Gi = £ 500.rnrnNote: Whitfield King & Co. of Ipswich purchased the remainders of the first issue from the BEA Post Office in the autumn of 1890. Covers are recorded bearing the first issue, presumably mailed upon request from clients, addressed to Whitfield King & Co. from 1890 through to 1895.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6286 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine and 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue; the set of three values used with 1890 1 a. blue-green on small piece from registered cover, all tied by MOMBASA code A squared circle datestamps (April 24, 1892) in black. Rare and very fine Gi = £ 900+.
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6287 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine, an unused example showing variety "Broken "B" in BRITISH", of fine colour and appearance, one minor age spot on large part og. A very rare stamp with just 6 examples possible from the 6 sheets issued. Cert. BPA (1951), that does not mention the variety.
    Ausruf : 500,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6288 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine, an unused example of fine colour and appearance, somewhat heavily mounted, small part og. A scarce stamp: just 1'440 issued Gi = £ 500.
    Ausruf : 150,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6289 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine, a used example cancelled by MOMBASA code A circular datestamp (Jan 3, 1891). Almost no first issue stamps are found cancelled in 1891 Gi = £ 300.rnrnProvenance: Collection Stuart Rossiter, Sotheby's, London, 3 June 1983, lot 39.rn 
    Ausruf : 200,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6290 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine, a used block of four of good colour, cancelled by LAMU code A circular datestamps (June 26, 1890) in black. An exceptionally rare stamp in a used block of four: John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 5 records just this one block. Perhaps not the most beautiful multiple but believed unique and a great rarity Gi = £ 1'200+.rnrnProvenance: Heinrich Köhler, Wiesbaden, sale 224, 8 June 1978, lot 2570.
    Ausruf : 750,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.800,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6291 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine, a used vertical strip of five, top stamp just a little out of kilter, on 1890 cover to Parkstone, Dorset tied by MOMBASA code C circular datestamps (June 4) in black. Reverse with Parkstone arrival cds (July 16) in black. An extremely rare cover, John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 7 records just three commercial covers bearing the first issue: this being the earliest recorded usage and bearing the largest known first issue multiple of any of the three stamps. An important and fine cover for the connoisseur of East African Philately and Postal History.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, lot 1011.rn                     Collection Ewen Minto (1982).rn                     Collection Rossiter, Sotheby's, London, 3 June 1982, lot 43.
    Ausruf : 5.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 20.000,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6292 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, an unused example from the second vertical row, showing "B" over "S" in EAST variety, fresh and very fine, large part og. Just 130 stamps can exist thus. Rare Gi = £ 600+.
    Ausruf : 200,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6293 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, an unused block of four of deep fresh colour, superb large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Right hand stamps from second vertical row showing "B" over "S" in EAST variety. An exceptionally rare stamp in a multiple: John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 5 records just three blocks of four of this stamp: his top marginal block, this multiple and one housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. Superb and of great rarity Gi = £ 2'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, ex lot 1003.
    Ausruf : 2.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6294 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, a used horizontal pair, fresh and very fine,  cancelled by LAMU circular datestamps (Aug 1, 1890) in black. Right hand stamp with two slightly blunted perfs. however, just 3¼ sheets (780 stamps) were issued and this represents a scarce in-period usage Gi = £ 700+.rnrnProvenance: Heinrich Köhler, Wiesbaden, sale 224, 8 June 1978, lot 2571.
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6295 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, a used horizontal pair, the first stamp from the second vertical row, showing "B" over "S" in EAST variety, used on 1895 registered cover to Whitfield King in Ipswich, tied by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (March 15). Reverse with Ipswich arrival cds (April 5). A fine and rare cover, just 130 stamps can exist with the variety and no more than 20 first covers from this correspondence are recorded.
    Ausruf : 750,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6296 Brit. Ostafrika

    India Usage during Stamp Shortage 1890: India 8 a. pale mauve, a single and horizontal pair, partly adhering to blue paper, cancelled by bold strike of MOMBASA code C circular datestamps in black (Sept 17, 1890). Minor bends but a most appealing multiple, exceptional and extremely rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, lot 1001.rn                     Collection Stuart Rossiter, Sotheby's, London, 4 June 1983, lot 50.rnrnNote: This strip adjoins the piece offered in the 'Shivani' sale, (Spink, 8 May 1997, lot 18) at base.
    Ausruf : 400,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6297 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890: The complete set of thirteen values (excl. 3 a. and 4½ a.) all on pieces of album pages from the Natal Post Office and handstamped "SPECIMEN." in violet (Samuel type NA2) upon receipt from the UPU. Some minor faults and aging however this a unique assembly. Cert. BPA (1981).
    Ausruf : 750,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6298 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: The complete set of 16 unused, nearly all first printings showing watermark, including fine examples of the "Greys", with large margined imperforate 4 a. grey unused without gum and 8 a. and 1 r. values large part og.; balance large part og. A scarce set Gi = £ 1'850.
    Ausruf : 400,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6299 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: The selection of complete sheets of 60 subjects with ½ a. pale brown, 1 a. deep blue-green, 3 a. black on bright red, 4 a. yellow-brown, 8 a. blue and 1 r. carmine; the three higher values imperforate at margins, all fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce seldom seen selection Gi = £ 1'250+.rnrnrn 
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 700,00 CHF

    Losnr. : 6300 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. dull brown, a used horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", clear to large margins all round, cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamp, code A (Oct 21, 1893) in black. Just two sheets (120 stamps) issued thus. Scarce Gi = £ 700.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 250,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320,00 CHF
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