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Losnr. : 2183 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2184 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 3 d. pale claret, wmk. Crown CA, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland" in red, an unused block of twenty (4 x 5), fresh and very fine, large part og. with sixteen examples unmounted og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 750+.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 2185 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case by W.A. Richards 1885/87: Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Crown CA, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", variety "Overprint Double", first in lake and then again in black, fresh and fine appearance, one light tone spot on one perforation on reverse, large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 750.rnrnNote: This variety was first recorded in "The Philatelic Record" of February 1887. H.R. Holmes states, on page 41 of "Bechuanaland Stamps" that this variety was a probably a Trial for the eventual issued overprint.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 2186 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 3 d. pale claret, wmk. Crown CA, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", an unused example diagonally handstamped "Specimen" in black (Samuel Bec 1), fresh and fine, large part og. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1011.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHFLosnr. : 2187 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 3 d. pale claret, wmk. Crown CA, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", an unused block of four, well centred and of fine fresh colour, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 240++.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, London, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1008.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 440 CHFLosnr. : 2188 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 4 d. dull blue, wmk. Crown CC, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland" in black, an unused horizontal strip of twelve from the top of the sheet, with current number "3" in top left margin, and Plate number "1" above the right hand pane, imperfections including split between positions 4 and 5 and some tone spots, but of great rarity as a multiple with just two such known, and the 'proving piece' for H.R. Holmes in the discovery of the Setting of the Overprint being in one forme of 120 Gi = £ 1'100+.rnProvenance: Collection Emil Tamsen; Collection J.H. Abbott, Harmers, London, 17 June 1968, ex lot 29; Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1012.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 3.600 CHFLosnr. : 2189 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2190 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 1 d. rose-red, wmk. Anchor, a used example, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", showing variety "B" of "British" omitted, lightly cancelled by circular datestamp in black. Rare and particularly fine. Cert. BPA (1983) Gi = £ 2'250.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.100 CHFLosnr. : 2191 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 2 d. pale bistre, wmk. Anchor, an unused example, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", showing variety "No dot on first "i" of British", (position 57 in the left hand pane), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 850.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1016.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 2192 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 2 d. pale bistre, wmk. Anchor, an unused block of four, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", fresh colour and very fine, superb large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 220+.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, London, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1027.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 2193 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 2 d. pale bistre, wmk. Anchor, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", corner marginal from lower left of sheet showing Plate number "2" in margin, overprint slightly to right, fresh colour and very fine but for diagonal crease in margin and some toning on large part og. or unmounted og., not affecting the frontal appearance. A very scarce stamp in a large multiple Gi = £ 650+.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, London, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1029.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 1.100 CHFLosnr. : 2194 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 2 d. pale bistre, wmk. Anchor, a used example, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", showing non-constant variety "Be" of "Bechuanaland" omitted, the "B" partially, lightly cancelled in black. An attractive example of an unusual error.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 2195 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 2 d. pale bistre, a used example on 1887 cover to the Registrar of the Mines Office in Kimberley, tied by "555" numeral obliterator with corresponding "VRYBURG / BECHUANALAND" cds at left (Nov 4) in black. Reverse with "Kimberley" arrival cds (Nov 6, code M) in black. The cover trimmed at base but a scarce and attractive first issue usage.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 2196 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 2 d. pale bistre, a single and a horizontal strip of three, used on 1887 cover from Vryburg to St. Germans, Cornwall tied by poor strikes of "555" numeral obliterator. Reverse with Vryburg despatch cds (Jan 1), Cape Town transit cds (Jan 5) and squared circle arrival datestamp of St. Germans (Jan 26) in black. Back flap missing, vertical crease and age spots but a rare first issue cover.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 2197 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 6 d. reddish purple, wmk. Anchor, an unused example, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", showing variety "Overprint Misplaced", with "B" of Bechuanaland at right of stamp, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 440 CHFLosnr. : 2198 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 6 d. reddish purple, wmk. Anchor, an unused block of four, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", marginal from base of sheet, fresh colour and very fine but for vertical gum bend not detracting from appearance, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A scare stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 900+.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, London, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1033.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 2199 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2200 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 1 s. green, wmk. Anchor, an unused horizontal pair, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", fresh colour and very fine but for merest trace of an age spot on one, slight gum crack on large part og. A very scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 750+.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 2201 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 1 s. green, wmk. Anchor, a used horizontal pair, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", fresh colour and very fine, cancelled by central "Mafeking / Bechuanaland" cds (Jan 14) in black. Choice and scarce Gi = £ 380+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1019.Ausruf : 140 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 2202 Betschuanaland
First Issue, overprinted in lower case 1885/87: Cape 1 s. green, wmk. Anchor, an unused example, overprinted "British / Bechuanaland", right hand stamp with variety "B" of "British" omitted, of fresh colour and superb appearance, part paper hinge remnant on most part og. A wonderful example of an immensely rare variety. Cert. RPSL (1980) Gi = £ 24'000.rnAusruf : 10.000 CHFZuschlag : 16.000 CHFLosnr. : 2203 Betschuanaland
Matabeleland Campaign 1888: ½ d. vermilion used on overprinted 1½ d. grey-blue postal stationery card cancelled by "676" numeral obliterators with fine strike of "PALAPYE" cds at left (Dec 25, 1893) in black. The card addressed to Cranbrook, Kent with message "Xmas Day, 1893. Receeived letter from Brooksden on 23rd. Parcel did not arrive but they never come as quickly as letters. We are having a splendid Xmas here, most of us are having a good hard day's work and 50 tons of stores for the War will be in in a day or two to keep the thing up. Wishing you best wishes for the New Year. Give the card to Soo.". Cranbrook arrival (Jan 22) on reverse. The occupation of Matabeleland was over by December 1893, Jameson having entered Bulawayo on November 4th., Palapye is situated approximately half-way between Gaberone and Bulawayo. Rare.rnrnNote: It is possible that a coin was formerly affixed at top left of the card as a souvenir.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 2204 Betschuanaland
1888: ½ d. vermilion optd. (2), 1 d. lilac & black, 3 d. liac & black and 4 d. lilac & black all used on 1889 cover to Munich tied by "VRYBURG / BECHUANALAND" cds's (July 9) in black. Red "2½d." credit marking at left and reverse with Cape Town transit cds (July 16) and Munich arrivals (Aug 8). A most attractive usage.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.700 CHFLosnr. : 2205 Betschuanaland
1888 (Jan 19): Lilac & Green set of thirteen values complete unused in matching horizontal pairs, excluding the £ 5 lilac which are two single examples, all overprinted "CANCELLED" in black (Samuel type 14), of wondrous fresh colours, superb large part og. A splendid and very rare set.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 8 July 2003, lot 227.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 2.200 CHFLosnr. : 2206 Betschuanaland
1888: De La Rue Imperforate Imprimaturs of the 'Lilac & Green' issue, the complete set of eleven (the 2 d. not printed thus), in issued colours on watermarked paper, largely fresh and very fine, the 3 d. with close margins, the 1 s. with piece of margin missing at top left, otherwise all fresh and very fine, all with large part og. A wonderful and spectacular set: just three sets were cut from the Imprimatur sheets. Extremely rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, London, 29 Nov 1962, lot 1941; Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1047.Ausruf : 10.000 CHFZuschlag : 23.000 CHFLosnr. : 2207 Betschuanaland
1888 (Jan 19): Lilac & Green set of thirteen values complete unused, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally reading up in black (Samuel Bec 2), fresh colours, the 10 s. with trivil aging on top perfs. on reverse, fine large part og. Superb and scarce Gi = £ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Christie's, London, 18 Sept 1991, lot 2384.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 850 CHFLosnr. : 2208 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2209 Betschuanaland
1872: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 d. value in black on glazed white card, handstamped "BEFORE STRIKING" and dated "May 16, 1872" in black, signed off with signature at lower left, some soiling but rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1028.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 1.100 CHFLosnr. : 2210 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2211 Betschuanaland
1888: 2 d. lilac & black, a used horizontal pair on 1891 cover to East London, Cape Colony, tied by "PALACHWE TOWN / KHAMAS TOWN" cds's in black (Feb 6). Reverse with "Mafeking / Bechuanaland" cds (Feb 12), "Kimberley / CGH" cds (Feb 17) and East London hooded arrival (Feb 20). The cover, headed Manica Land (now S.E. Zimbabwe) with complete original contents (with transcript) - "The road from Manicahas not been made or begun, though of course there are footpaths all the way, some of the Company's Police start for Beira tomorrow...4 prospectors came up yesterday...the carriers carry about 50 lbs. for about 2 yards per diem of the cheapest white cloth you can buy...". A fine and scarce cover.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 2212 Betschuanaland
1888: 3 d. lilac & black, a vertically bisected example used on famous 1904 cover top Maida Vale, London in combination with Protectorate 1902 ½ d. blue-green horizontal pair paying the correct 2½ d. rate, tied by neat strikes of "KANYE / BECHUANALAND" cds's in black (Dec 6, date slug inverted), the bisect signed underneath by "D. Solomon, P.M." as Postmaster. The reverse flap missing and paart address erased, reduced and reinstated. Nevertheless a magnificent cover - just four "Kanye" bisect covers are recorded: Two are available to collectors and bear halves of the same 3 d. adhesive; this cover and the one in the Danson & Inglefield-Watson collection (lot 1372), the others bear a bisected 4 d. value (Mosley collection, British Library) and a 1 s. value bisected (housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III). A rarity. Cert. BPA (1990).rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 1030.Ausruf : 2.500 CHFZuschlag : 2.500 CHFLosnr. : 2213 Betschuanaland
1872: De La Rue Die Proof for the 4 d. value in black on glazed white card, handstamped "AFTER STRIKING" and dated "22 FEB 84" in black, signed off with signature at right "HG" in ink, scarce and very fine.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1029.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 2214 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2215 Betschuanaland
1872: De La Rue Die Proof for the 6 d. value in black on glazed white card, handstamped "AFTER STRIKING" over "AFTER HARDENING" and repeated "AFTER STRIKING" below, dated "May 18, 1872" in black, signed off with pencil signature at lower left, some soiling but rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1030.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 2216 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2217 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2218 Betschuanaland
Tati Concessions 1888: Bechuanaland 1 s. green & black, wmk. italic VR, pef. 13½, a used example cancelled "TATI" circular datestamp with "Bechuanaland" erased, 'MR' (March) and inverted "3" of presumed '93' date below in black. In April 1894 the Postal Agency was transferred to the British South Africa Company. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 1074.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 2219 Betschuanaland
1872: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 s. value in black on glazed white card, handstamped "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "Oct 12, 1874" in black, signed off with signature at lower left, very fine and rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1031.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.400 CHFLosnr. : 2220 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2221 Betschuanaland
1872: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 s. 6 d. value in black on glazed white card, handstamped "BEFORE HARDENING" in black and dated "24 JAN 81" in blue, signed off with signature at lower right, trivial soiling at top, fine and rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1032.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.400 CHFLosnr. : 2222 Betschuanaland
1872: De La Rue Die Proof for the 5 s. value in black on glazed white card, handstamped "AFTER STRIKING" and dated "May 25, 1872" in black, signed off with signature "AC" at lower right, trivial soiling at top, fine and rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1035.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 2223 Betschuanaland
1872: De La Rue Die Proof for the 10 s. value in black on glazed white card in vertical format (rare for DLR Proofs), handstamped "AFTER STRIKING" and dated "Oct 14, 1875" in black, signed off with signature "SEJ" at lower left, trivial soiling, fine and rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1037.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.800 CHFLosnr. : 2224 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2225 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2226 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2227 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2228 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2229 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2230 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2231 Betschuanaland
1888: 1 d. in black on 1 d. lilac & black horizontal pair and 2 d. in red on 2 d. lilac & black in a horizointal strip of four, all used on 1889 cover to Munich tied by "VRYBURG / BECHUANALAND" cds's (July 9) in black. Red "2½d." credit marking at left and reverse with Cape Town transit cds (July 16) and Munich arrivals (Aug 8). A most attractive usage.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 3.400 CHFLosnr. : 2232 Betschuanaland
Surcharged by P. Townshend & Co. in Vryburg 1888 (Sept-Nov): Surcharged by Townshend, 2 d. in red on 2 d. pale dull lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, a used horizontal strip of three on piece, cancelled by "SETLAGOLI / BECHUANALAND" cds's (Aug 15, 1889). Some peripheral aging but scarce.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 2233 Betschuanaland
Surcharged by P. Townshend & Co. in Vryburg 1888 (Sept-Nov): Surcharged by Townshend, 2 d. in red on 2 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, a used example showing variety "Curved foot to 2", lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce Gi = £ 160.Ausruf : 75 CHFZuschlag : 75 CHFLosnr. : 2234 Betschuanaland
Surcharged by P. Townshend & Co. in Vryburg 1888 (Sept-Nov): Surcharged by Townshend, 2 d. on 2 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, a used example showing variety "Surcharged in Green", fresh and very fine, lightly cancelled by part numeral obliterator leaving the variety entirely clear. Extremely rare. Signed Köhler. Cert. PFSA (2001) Gi = £ 4'000.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 21 March 2002, lot 100.Ausruf : 1.500 CHFZuschlag : 2.200 CHFLosnr. : 2235 Betschuanaland
1888: 6 d. in black on 6 d. lilac & black horizontal pair, used on 1890 legal size cover to London tied by "MAFEKING / BECHUANALAND" cds with information strike alongside (April 8), reverse with Cape Town transit cds (April 15) and London arrival (May 5). Some minor spots but a rare commercial usage to a firm of solicitors in Lincoln's Inn.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, London, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1305.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 2236 Betschuanaland
Surcharged by P. Townshend & Co. in Vryburg 1888 (Sept-Nov): Surcharged by Townshend, 1 s. on 1 s. green, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½. a used block of four of fine colour, cancelled by light "MAFEKING / BECHUANALAND" cds's in black. Choice and scarce Gi = £ 360+.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 2237 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2238 Betschuanaland
Surcharged by P. Townshend & Co. in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 8): Surcharged by Townshend, ½ d. on 3 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, positions 37-38 / 49-50, fresh and fine colour, large part og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'100+.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 2239 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2240 Betschuanaland
Overprinted "British / Bechuanaland" in green by P. Townshend in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 27): Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example overprinted in green, variety "British" omitted, from Row 5, centred to top with fine colour and superb large part og. Normal for comparison. An exceptional example of this great rarity Gi = £ 7'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 14 March 1991, lot 11; Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24 Nov 2005, lot 36.Ausruf : 3.000 CHFZuschlag : 7.500 CHFLosnr. : 2241 Betschuanaland
Overprinted "British / Bechuanaland" in green by P. Townshend in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 27): Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example overprinted in green, variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted, Inverted Overprint Bechuanaland British", of fine appearance, trivial aging largely on reverse at base, part og. A rare stamp. Signed Holcombe. Cert. RPSL (1988) Gi = £ 3000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 8 Oct 1997, lot 426.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 4.000 CHFLosnr. : 2242 Betschuanaland
Overprinted "British / Bechuanaland" in green by P. Townshend in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 27): Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example overprinted in green, variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted with inverted "British" Omitted", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A magnificent example of a truly rare stamp - just 6 examples possible - one of which is housed in the collection iof His Majesty King Charles III Gi = £ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1074.Ausruf : 3.500 CHFZuschlag : 10.000 CHFLosnr. : 2243 Betschuanaland
Overprinted "British / Bechuanaland" in green by P. Townshend in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 27): Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example overprinted in green, variety "Overprint Double, One Vertical", fresh and very fine appearance, slight hgorizontal gum bend at base, large part og. A scarce stamp. Cert. RPSL (1988) Gi = £ 850.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 460 CHFLosnr. : 2244 Betschuanaland
Overprinted "British / Bechuanaland" in green by P. Townshend in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 27): Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused vertical pair overprinted in green, variety "Overprint Double, One Vertical, se-tenant with Lower Stamp without Overprint", the vertical overprint misplaced resulting in "British" being omitted on the upper stamp, fresh and very fine but the lower stamp with one tiny thin spot, large part og. Just six examples possible, one of which is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. A great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1076.Ausruf : 5.000 CHFZuschlag : 11.000 CHFLosnr. : 2245 Betschuanaland
Overprint Reading Up 1891 (Nov): 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example, variety "No Stop after Bechuanaland", left pane Row 3, Stamp 3, fresh and fine apperance, part og. Scarce Gi = £ 350.rnrnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 15-16 May 2003, lot 203.Ausruf : 140 CHFZuschlag : 140 CHFLosnr. : 2246 Betschuanaland
Overprint Reading Up 1891 (Nov): 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused block of nine, central stamp (left pane, Row 3, Stamp 3) showing variety "No Stop after Bechuanaland", fresh and very fine apperance, superb large part og. with variety unmounted og. A delightful positional block Gi = £ 400+.Ausruf : 180 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 2247 Betschuanaland
Overprint Reading Up 1891 (Nov): 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used vertical strip of three, central stamp (left pane, Row 3, Stamp 3) showing variety "No Stop after Bechuanaland", lightly cancelled by cds's in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce. Cert. RPSL (1955) Gi = £ 350.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 2248 Betschuanaland
Overprint Reading Up 1891 (Nov): 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused complete pane of 60 subjects with margins all round, being the lower pane with Typeset Overprint and showing Plate number "2" in lower margin; Row 10, stamp 4 showing variety "Inverted "u" for second "n" in Bechuanaland", one or two stamps with tone spots but the majority very fine, most unmounted og. A rare and spectacular multiple.rnNote: For further information on the Typeset overprints on the 2 d. value, see "The Philatelist & PJGB" of December 1891 and the "Runner Post" No. 5 of Autumn 1986.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1080.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 750 CHFLosnr. : 2249 Betschuanaland
Overprinted on Great Britain by De La Rue 1891/94: Great Britain set of five values overprinted, the unused set all overprinted "CANCELLED" horizontally in black (Samuel type GB 14), applied on the authority of the Inland Revenue to just twelve De La Rue stamps, fresh and very fine, the 1 s. with small gum loss otherwise large part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1084.Ausruf : 600 CHFZuschlag : 1.100 CHFLosnr. : 2250 Betschuanaland
Overprinted on Great Britain by De La Rue 1891/94: Great Britain set of five values overprinted, the unused set of five, with additional 2 d. and two 4 d. values showing broken "L", "H" and second "I" respectively in the overprints, and the part set of four values to 6 d. all overprinted diagonally with "SPECIMEN" in violet (Samuel type Bec 2); generally fresh and fine, a scarce group.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 2251 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2252 Betschuanaland
Overprinted on Great Britain by De La Rue 1891/94: Great Britain 4 d. green & purple-brown overprinted, a diagonally bisected example, lower right half, used on 1900 cover to Mochudi tied by fine "PALAPYE STATION / B.P." cds in black (March 12), with Postmaster's manuscript below "R.M. P.M." in ink confirming the authority of the bisect. Reverse with "MOCHUDI / B.B." arrival cds (March 20) in black. A few slight envelope imperfections but very rare and much superior to the Inglefield-Watson example Gi = £ 2'500.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 1036.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.300 CHFLosnr. : 2253 Betschuanaland
Overprinted on Great Britain by De La Rue 1891/94: Great Britain 6 d. purple on rose-red overprinted, an unused block of four, overprinted "SPECIMEN" horizontally in black at Somerset House. Minor bend on lower right stamp not impinging on the appearance, unmounted og. Rare.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 2254 Betschuanaland
Overprinted on Great Britain by De La Rue 1891/94: Great Britain 6 d. purple on rose-red overprinted, a delightful used block of eighteen (6 x 3) from the lower left corner of the sheet, cancelled individually by "PALAPYE" cds's (Aug 1, 1893) in black. Slight imperfecctions but a scarce and most attractive multiple.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 2255 Betschuanaland
Overprinted by De La Rue 1897/1903: 2 d. grey-green & carmine, 3 d. purple on yellow and 1894 1 s. dull green all used on "Duty 4 d" on 3 d. brown postal stationery registered envelope and tied by "MOCHUDI / B.B." cds's in black (Nov 29, 1911) with Mafeking arrival cds on reverse of the same day. A rare usage - British Bechuanaland stamps remained valid in the Protectorate only, even after the formation of South Africa on 31 March 1910. Therefore the 1 shilling adhesive remained valid for use to Mafeking but from Mafeking to Mochudi, the stamp would not be valid.rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 12 March 1985, lot 41; Christie's, London, 19 Nov 1996, lot 67.rnrnAusruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 2256 Betschuanaland
/Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused block of eight, divided by interpanneau margin, marginal at base, with position 60 at lower right of left pane showing variety "ch of Bechuanaland damaged", large part og., together with single examples of the 1 d. carmine-rose (2) and 2 d. bistre showing the same variety and a defective piece with 15 x 2 d. bistre with one stamp showing "No Dots top "i" of British" variety. An unusual group Gi = £ 300+.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 2257 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused block of four, marginal from base of lower left hand pane, position 60 at lower right showing variety "ch of Bechuanaland damaged", fine appearance, unmounted og. An attractive positional piece. Cert. PFSA (2001).Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 2258 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example showing variety "British Omitted", the overprint being misplaced to lower right with the full stop after Bechuanaland just appearing in the perforation above the "D" of GOOD at top. Fresh and very fine, a magnificent example of this rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2003) Gi = £ 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24 Oct 2005, lot 38.Ausruf : 1.500 CHFZuschlag : 3.600 CHFLosnr. : 2259 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used example, variety "Overprinted Bechuanaland Only - British Omitted", tied to small piece by part "Vryburg / B.B." cds's (Sept 20, 1894) in black. Rare. Cert. BPA (1961) Gi = £ 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1092.rnNote: This stamp adjoins the reconstructed strip of five housed in the Mosley collection at the British Library.Ausruf : 1.500 CHFZuschlag : 2.400 CHFLosnr. : 2260 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2261 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used example, variety "Overprinted Bechuanaland. / British", of fresh colour, lightly cancelled by part "Vryburg" cds's in black,. Rare. Signed Holcombe. Opinion Holcombe (1990) Gi = £ 1'600.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1094.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 1.100 CHFLosnr. : 2262 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused horizontal pair of fine colour, left hand stamp variety "Inverted "u" for second "n" in Bechuanaland", right hand stamp with variety "No Dots to "i" of British", fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 320+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, ex lot 1095.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 2263 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused horizontal strip of three, marginal from top of sheet with Plate number "7" in margin, first with stamp variety "Inverted "u" for second "n" in Bechuanaland", second stamp with variety "No Dots to "i" of British", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A fine positional multiple Gi = £ 320+.Ausruf : 140 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 2264 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused horizontal block of six (3 x 2), marginal from top of sheet, first with stamp variety "Inverted "u" for second "n" in Bechuanaland", second stamp with variety "No Dots to "i" of British", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A fine positional multiple Gi = £ 320+.Ausruf : 140 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 2265 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used horizontal strip of three of fine colour, second stamp variety "Inverted "u" for second "n" in Bechuanaland", third stamp with variety "No Dots to "i" of British", all lightly cancelled by "Ramoutsa" cds's (10 Jan 1894) in black. A charming positional multiple Gi = £ 320+.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 2266 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused horizontal pair, right hand stamp (Row 10, stamp 8), showing variety "S in British Omitted", fresh colour and very fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 700.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 7 Dec 2010, lot 1009.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 460 CHFLosnr. : 2267 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example somewhat centred to top, showing variety "Overprint Reading Up, No Dots on "i" of British", fine but for trace of aging from previous hinge at top, part og. Normal for comparison, a rare stamp Gi = £ 4'500.rnNote: Some sheets of the 1893 issue were overprinted 'reading up' in error, making them indistinguishable from the 1891 issue unless there are 'broken type' flaws as abovewhich did not occur in the 1891 setting.rnProvenance: Collection Bill Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 32.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 4.000 CHFLosnr. : 2268 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red and 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used selection with 1 d. with variety "No Dots to "i" of British", 2 d. bistre single example with the same variety "No Dots to "i" of British", and 2 d. bistre horizontal pair with right hand stamp showing the same variety; cancellations leaving the variety clear. A scarce group Gi = £ 500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1097.Ausruf : 175 CHFZuschlag : 175 CHFLosnr. : 2269 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2270 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused block of four, marginal from base of lower left hand pane, position 60 at lower right showing variety "ch of Bechuanaland damaged", fine appearance, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. An attractive positional piece. Cert. PFSA (2001).Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 2271 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2272 Betschuanaland
Losnr. : 2273 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example centred to right, showing variety "British Omitted", fine, part og. Normal for comparison, a scarce stamp Gi = £ 850.rnrnProvenance: Christie's, London, 12 June 1991, lot 110.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 2274 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example of fine centering and colour, variety overprint misplaced "Bechuanaland / British", showing the full stop after Bechuanaland just appearing in the perforation above the "D" of GOOD at top, large part og. A fine example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 500.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 25 March 2002, lot 121.Ausruf : 220 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 2275 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used example of good colour, variety overprint misplaced "Bechuanaland / British", together with two other 'partial' examples showing the gradual misplacement of the overprint; one an unused example with "British" at either side, and a used example with overprint misplaced to right Gi = £ 300+.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 2276 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused horizontal pair of good colour, left hand stamp variety "Inverted "u" for second "n" in Bechuanaland", right hand stamp with variety "No Dots to "i" of British", slightest aging at top from previous hinge not affecting the appearance, large part og. A scarce pair Gi = £ 550+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, ex lot 1095.Ausruf : 180 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 2277 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused horizontal strip of three, marginal from top of sheet showing Plate number "2" in margin, central stamp showing variety "No Dots to "i" of British" (Right pane, Row 1, stamp 4), fine appearance, one or two wrinkles on large part og. An attractive positional piece Gi = £ 275+.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 2278 Betschuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused block of six, corner marginal from top of sheet showing Plate number "2" in margin, first stamp showing variety "No Dots to "i" of British" (Right pane, Row 1, stamp 4), fine appearance, unmounted og. A most attractive positional piece Gi = £ 275+.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 21 March 2003, lot 119.Ausruf : 140 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 2279 Betschuanaland
Protectorate Essays 1888: Essays (5) by Messrs. Townshend & Son for the Protectorate overprint on 1 d., 2 d., 3 d., 4 d. and 6 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, with "PROTECTORATE" overprint (type 3) the mall overprint in block capitals, fresh appearance, each with corners on reverse showing where adhered to card, unused without gum. Extremely rare (see Holmes lot 1140 for a further example applied to a 1 d. adhesive) and most probably close to unique on five different values. Cert. BPA (1991).rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 1997; Spink, London, 21 March 2002, lot 126.Ausruf : 2.000 CHFZuschlag : 3.800 CHFLosnr. : 2280 Betschuanaland
Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, ½ d. vermilion - a single and horizontal pair, 1 d. on 1 d. lilac & black and 1 s. green & black, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Samuel BEC 2) diagonally in black; part or large part og., a few small imperfections but rare.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 2281 Betschuanaland
Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, ½ d. vermilion, 1 d. on 1 d. lilac & black, 2 d. on 2 d. lilac & black, 2 d. on 2 d. lilac & black, 6 d. on 6 d. lilac & black, and 1 s. green & black and 2 s. green & black, all overprinted "Specimen" (Samuel BEC 1), horizontally, diagonally or reading up in black (½ d.) or magenta; part or large part og., a few small imperfections but rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1113.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 1.000 CHFLosnr. : 2282 Betschuanaland
Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 d. on 1 d. lilac & black, 2 d. on 2 d. lilac & black, 3 d. on 3 d. lilac & black, 4 d. on 4 d. lilac & black, and 6 d. on 6 d. lilac & black with 1 s. green & black, all fine unused examples of deep fresh colour, centering variable, generally very fine, large part og. A scarce part set Gi = £ 1'000+.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHF
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