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1843 (Sept 18): Entire letter written from Bathurst to Swords, Dublin, Ireland with interesting content written by Gambia's Military commander Major F.N. Cobbe, regarding life in the Gambia, the threat of fever and his possible appointment as the next Lieutenant Governor, struck in transit with fine "DEAL / SHIP LETTER" in black (Robertson S8). Rated '8' pence due in manuscript for an incoming Ship Letter, reverse with London cds (Nov 7) and Dublin arrival (Nov 8) both in red.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 784 Gambia
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1859: Prepaid cover from Bathurst to Nassau, Bahamas mailed with superb strike of "BATHURST / PAID / AU 25 / 1859 / GAMBIA" circular datestamp in red on reverse; carred by "S.S. Ethiopie" via Liverpool and London with "London / Paid" cds (Sept 15) in red on obverse and "11" pence in manuscript paid (10 d. per ½ ounce due to London, 1 d. for local charge). The envelope with slight edge wer and torn on front panel but of considerable rarity.Ausruf : 675 CHFZuschlag : 900 CHFLosnr. : 785 Gambia
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1862: Great Britain 4 d. vermilion, hairlines (Gi 81), two defective examples used on 1864 cover addressed to Bathurst, South Africa tied by "401" numeral obliterators of Ilminster. The postal clerk saw Bathurst in the address and the cover was directed to the Gambia with two strikes (one on reverse) of the sole examples known of "MISSENT TO / GAMBIA" in black. Reverse with part flap missing but also showing double arc "SIERRA LEONE" cds in black (Dec 11) and then sent back to England with "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" in red (10 Jan 1865) and forwarded to Cape of Good Hope with Port Elizabeth cds (March 8), oval "GRAHAMS TOWN" and part BATHURST oval datestamps in black where presumably safely delivered. Despite faults, a rare and unique cover.Ausruf : 850 CHFZuschlag : 1.100 CHFLosnr. : 786 Gambia
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1866: Stampless cover from Bathurst to Hull, Yorkshire rated "5" pence in red manuscript ink as credit to GB, struck with fine oxidised "BATHURST / PAID / JA 24 / 1866 / GAMBIA" datestamp in red. Hull arrival cds (Feb 8) on reverse. Previously sold (ex collection John Sacher) as the "only known" example of this rare datestamp in black, a description which this describer would contest. Envelope soiled but nevertheless rare.rnrnAusruf : 550 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 787 Gambia
1 / 21869/72: 6 d. pale blue, no wmk., a used example from the January 1872 printing in this definitive and rare shade, lightly cancelled by "Gambia / Paid" (July 31) cds in red. A rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (2019) Gi = £ 1'100.1 / 1Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 788 Gambia
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1879: Prepaid cover from the Gambia to Basel, Switzerland endorsed "via Liverpool" with manuscript "3" in red at top being the amount due to Great Britain from the 4 d. rate. "GAMBIA / PAID" despatch cds (Nov 12) and "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" cds in red (Dec 1). Whilst both the Gambian and Liverpool Postz Offices marked the cover 'paid' the Swiss charged due on arrival in Basel with "65" rappen in red manuscript and taxed the cover with Swiss Postage Due 5 c., 10 c. and 50 c. blue tied by Basel cds's (Dec 3). Rare and most unsuual, ex collection John Sacher.Ausruf : 650 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHFLosnr. : 789 Gambia
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1886/93: 1 d. aniline crimson, a single example used on slightly soiled 1896 cover addressed to the United States Consul in Gorée, Sénégal, tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds in black (Dec 21). Reverse with flap tucked in and unsealed (probabe Christmas / New Year card) and "Senegal / Goree" arrival cds (Jan 3, 1897). An unusual usage.Ausruf : 180 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 790 Gambia
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1886/93: 1 d. aniline carmine and 2 d. orange, the latter with tiny surface scratch, used on 1897 cover to August Dietz in Richmond, VA, USA tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds's (Nov 27) in black with repeated information strike at left. Reverse with Marseille transit (Dec 13) and New York and Richmond (Dec 23) datestamps. Pinholes to envelope at upper left but scarce.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 791 Gambia
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1886/93: ½ d. myrtle-green, 1 d. crimson, 2 d. orange and 6 d. yellowish olive-green; unused examples, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, without gum. Scarce Gi = £ 400.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 792 Gambia
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1898/1902: ½ d. dull green, 2 d. orange & mauve (2) and 3 d. deep purple & ultramarine, all used on 1902 cover to Newark, USA all tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds's in black (April 12). Reverse with "Bathurst Trading Co. / River Gambiaq" oval cachet in violet and blurred Newark arrival.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 793 Gambia
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1906 (April 10): ONE PENNY in black on 3 s. carmine & green on yellow, an unused example, variety "Overprint Double", unfortunate vertical crease, large part og. A rare stamp. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 1'800.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 350 CHFLosnr. : 794 Gambia
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1922/29: De La Rue Proofs (2), one Proof of Head-Plate and Crown surround only in black on unwatermarked sunken wove paper (67 x 66 mm.) and a matching imperforate Proof in brownish-black for the 5 d. design without the Head-Plate. A scarce and attractive pairing.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 460 CHFLosnr. : 795 Gambia
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1935: Silver Jubilee 1½ d. deep blue & scarlet, a used example on 1935 cover to a passenger on ship "M.V.Apapa" due at Bathurst, tied by "T.P.O. No. 2 / RIVER GAMBIA" cds (July 20). Struck with Shipping Company arrival (July 23) in violet and five strikes of "SHIP SAILED" and deleted "TOO LATE" in black, replaced by two strikes of "Return to senders" in black. Bathurst cds (July 31) at upper left. A most unusual cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHF -
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