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  • Losnr. : 2201 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 2202 Betschuanaland

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    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.rn 
    Ausruf : 10.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 16.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 2203 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 480 CHF

    Losnr. : 2204 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF

    Losnr. : 2205 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2206 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 23.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 2207 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 2208 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): Lilac and Green issue, the set of ten values to 10 s. green & black, wmk. Orb (1 d. - 6 d.), wmk. italic VR (1 s. - 10 s.), with additional 3 d. pale reddish-lilac & black shade, all of fresh colour, large part og. A rare set Gi = £ 1000+.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 2209 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 2210 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): 2 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, an unused block of four, of fine colour, one stamp with negligible corner gum bend, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 480+.
    Ausruf : 175 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 2211 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 2212 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 2213 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2214 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): 4 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, an unused block of twenty (4 x 5), corner marginal from top right of sheet, of splendid fresh colour, unmounted og. A spectacular and rare multiple Gi = £ 1'400+.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 2215 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2216 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): 1 s. green & black, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, fresh colour and very fine, unmounted og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 120+.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 100 CHF

    Losnr. : 2217 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): 1 s. green & black, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½, an unused block of twenty (5 x 4), marginal from base of sheet, fresh colour and very fine, unmounted og. A very scarce stamp in a large multiple Gi = £ 600+.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 2218 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 2219 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 2220 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): 2 s. green & black, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½, an unused block of six (3 x 2), corner marginal from top left of sheet, fresh colour and very fine, stamps unmounted og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 420+.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 2221 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 2222 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 2223 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 2224 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): £ 1 lilac & black, wmk. Orbs sideways, perf. 14 x 13½, an unused example of fine centering and vibrant fresh colour, large part og. An attractive and rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.rn 
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 2225 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): £ 1 lilac & black, wmk. Orbs sideways, perf. 14 x 13½, an unused block of four, fresh colour and very fine, large part og., hinged for protection only, one stamp unmounted og. An extremely rare and spectacular multiple Gi = £ 4'000+.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 7.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 2226 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): £ 1 lilac & black, wmk. Orbs sideways, perf. 14 x 13½, a used example cancelled by a bold strike of "638" Mafeking numeral obliterator in black. Scarce and very fine Gi = £ 800.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 2227 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): £ 5 lilac & black, wmk. Orbs sideways, perfr. 14 x 13½, an unused example of fresh colour, overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally (Samuel type Bec 2) in black, somewhat heavily mounted, part og.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 2228 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): £ 5 lilac & black, wmk. Orbs sideways, perf. 14 x 13½, an unused example of fresh colour, some age stains at top on reverse, large part og. An attractive example of a very rare stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert A. Diena (1966) Gi = £ 4'000.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 2229 Betschuanaland

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    1888 (Jan 19): £ 5 lilac & black, wmk. Orbs sideways, perf. 14 x 13½, a used example cancelled by a bold strike of "638" Mafeking numeral obliterator in black. Scarce and very fine. Signed Thier. Cert. RPSL (1983) Gi = £ 1'700.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 800 CHF

    Losnr. : 2230 Betschuanaland

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    Surcharged by P. Townshend & Co. in Vryburg 1888 (Sept-Nov): Surcharged by Townshend, the set of five values surcharged in black or in red, the 4 d. with some minor aging on reverse, otherwise fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 900.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 2231 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 2232 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 2233 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 75 CHF

    Losnr. : 2234 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2235 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 2236 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 2237 Betschuanaland

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    Surcharged by P. Townshend & Co. in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 8): Surcharged by Townshend, ½ d. on 3 d. lilac & black, an unused example of good colour, large part og. Gi = £ 275.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 120 CHF

    Losnr. : 2238 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 2239 Betschuanaland

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    Surcharged by P. Townshend & Co. in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 8): Surcharged by Townshend, ½ d. on 3 d. lilac & black, a used example of good colour, neatly cancelled by "GABARONES / B.P." cds (Nov 21) in black. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 325.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 150 CHF

    Losnr. : 2240 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 7.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 2241 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 2242 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 10.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 2243 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 2244 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 11.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 2245 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 140 CHF

    Losnr. : 2246 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 2247 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 2248 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 2249 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 2250 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2251 Betschuanaland

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    Overprinted on Great Britain by De La Rue 1891/94: Great Britain set of five values overprinted, a used set, all in blocks of four cancelled by matching "PITSANI / S. AFRICA" cds's. Scarce Gi = £ 160+.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 2252 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 2253 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2254 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 2255 Betschuanaland

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    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.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 2256 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 160 CHF

    Losnr. : 2257 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 2258 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 2259 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 2260 Betschuanaland

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    Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example, variety "Overprinted Bechuanaland. / British", fresh colour, fine, large part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'500.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 900 CHF

    Losnr. : 2261 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 2262 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 160 CHF

    Losnr. : 2263 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 2264 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 2265 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 120 CHF

    Losnr. : 2266 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 2267 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 2268 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 175 CHF

    Losnr. : 2269 Betschuanaland

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    Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused block of forty-two (6 x 7), of fine colour, one or two hinges for protection, largely unmounted og. A scarce large multiple Gi = £ 700+.
    Ausruf : 220 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 2270 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 2271 Betschuanaland

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    Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used example of good centering and colour, showing variety "Overprint Double", cancelled by "Mochudi" cds (April 24, 1898) in black. Rare. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = £ 700.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 2272 Betschuanaland

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    Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 2 d. bistre, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used example of good centering and colour, showing variety "Overprint Double", cancelled by part "Mochudi" cds in black. Rare. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 700.
    Ausruf : 220 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 2273 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 2274 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 2275 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 160 CHF

    Losnr. : 2276 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 2277 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2278 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 2279 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 2280 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2281 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 2282 Betschuanaland

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    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 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 2283 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, Great Britain ½ d. vermilion, the collection on leaves (34 items) with corner blocks of six (4) showing the Jubilee lines in the margins from 1889 second printing, corner blocks of six (2) and Control "B" single from first printing without the lines, block of 25 showing the poor overprinting effected by Townshend, group with varieties incl. raised "P" etc. and rare "Overprint Double" variety unused with cert. RPSL (1969) Gi = £ 1'650+.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 21 March 2002, lot 129.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 2284 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 d. on 1 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14,  an unused block of twenty (5 x 4), positions 17-21 / 29-33 / 41-45 / 53-57; showing in position 21 the "Broken "d" of 1 d.", and position 55 "Defective base of "1" of 1 d.", one stamp tiny stain, majority fresh and fine, hinged for protection at top, large part or unmounted og. A rare multiple Gi = £ 400++.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, London, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1145.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 2285 Betschuanaland

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    Tati Concessions 1888: Bechuanaland 1 d. on 1 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, the famous used example cancelled by "TATI / BECHUANALAND" circular datestamp (21 Aug 1888) in black. As Tati was not part of Bechuanaland this cancellation was altered immediately after this journey with "Bechuanaland" being erased. This stamp being used on the sole Southbound journey from Tati to Vryburg. Superb and of great rarity.rnNote: The Tati Postal Agency was opened on August 15, 1888 and on the first mail South, the stamps were pen-cancelled. The canceller used above was delivered to the Tati Agency srrived in time for the second post (Aug 21). As the Tati District was claimed by both Khama and Lobenguela, the word "Bechuanaland" was removed immediately after this mail.rnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1396; Christie's, London, 16 July 1992, lot 190.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 2286 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 d. on 1 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, an unused horizontal pair, positions 110-111, right hand stamp showing "Defective head to "1" in 1 d.", part og. Scarce Gi = £ 445+.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, London, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1149.
    Ausruf : 160 CHF
    Zuschlag : 160 CHF

    Losnr. : 2287 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 d. on 1 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, a used example, position 74, showing variety "Small Figure "1" of 1 d.", lightly cancelled by "Ramoutsa" cds in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce and very fine Gi = £ 500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1124.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 2288 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 d. on 1 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, an unused example, showing variety "Space between "1" and "d" of 1 d.", fine appearance, part og. Scarce. Cert. RPSL (1969) Gi = £ 650.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1126.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 2289 Betschuanaland

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    Overprinted "Protectorate" by Townshend 1888: Overprinted "Protectorate" by Townshend, 2 d. on 2 d. lilac & black, a horizontal pair used on 1890 Puzey correspondence cover from "Campagne Drift" on 25th June to East London, Cape; the entire letter written on the inside of the envelope due to lack of paper, tied by "SHOSHONG / BECHUANALAND" cds in black with MAFEKING transit cds adjacent (July 2). Reverse with East London hooded arrival (July 9). A marvellous and rare Campaign cover.rnrnContents: "We have been experimenting with electric light by night lately and firing our Maxim and Gardner guns by its rays...War is evidently expected with the Matabeles...we start tomorrow for a new Camp on the borders of Matabeleland...in the event of the Matabele showing fight which is very probable we shall knock them into a cocked hat..."
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2290 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 2 d. on 2 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, an unused horizontal pair, left hand stamp, showing variety "Curved Foot to 2", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1127.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 900 CHF

    Losnr. : 2291 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 2 d. on 2 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, a used vertical pair, upper stamp showing variety "Curved Foot to 2", lightly cancelled by "Kanye / Bechuanaland" cds (Aug 27, 1890) in black. Rare Gi = £ 550+.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 2292 Betschuanaland

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    Protectorate Essay 1888: Essay by Messrs. Townshend & Son for the Protectorate overprint on 3 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, with small "PROTECTORATE" overprint (type 3), variety "Double Overprint", fresh appearance but with vertical crease, large part og., large part og. Extremely rare (see Holmes lot 1140 for a further example applied to a 2 d. adhesive). Cert. BPA (1991).
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 950 CHF

    Losnr. : 2293 Betschuanaland

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    Protectorate Essay 1888: Essay by Messrs. Townshend & Son for the Protectorate overprint on 3 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, with large "PROTECTORATE" overprint running the entire width of the adhesive (type 6), fresh appearance, aging on reverse, large part og. Extremely rare (see Holmes lot 1140 for a further example applied to a 2 d. adhesive). Cert. BPA (1984).
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 2294 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 4 d. on 4 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14,  a fine used example cancelled by part numeral obliterator in black. Scarce Gi = £ 500.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 2295 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 4 d. on 4 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14, an unused example, position 84, showing variety "Small Figure 4", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Exceptional and extremely rare. Cert. D. Crocker (1996) Gi = £ 6'000.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 21 March 2002, lot 137.
    Ausruf : 1.750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.750 CHF

    Losnr. : 2296 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 6 d. on 6 d. lilac & black, wmk. Orb, perf. 14,  an unused block of six (3 x 2) of fine colour, vertical crease through centre pair, fine large part or unmounted og. An excessively rare stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 780+.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 2297 Betschuanaland

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    Protectorate Essay 1888: Essay by P. Townshend of Vryburg with "PROTECTORATE" overprint in black (18 mm.) running the full width of the stamp (type 6), fine appearance and of great scarcity but with some toning at top and on reverse on part og., nevertheless, extremely rare.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 2298 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 s.. on 1 s. green & black, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from base of sheet, vibrant fresh colour, superb large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 320+.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.R. Holmes, Harmers, London, 29 Oct 1981, lot 1160.
    Ausruf : 140 CHF
    Zuschlag : 380 CHF

    Losnr. : 2299 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 s.. on 1 s.. green & black, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½, an unused example, position 60 variety "First "o" of Protectorate Omitted", overprinted diagonally with "SPECIMEN" oiverprint in black (Samuel BEC 2), fresh colour and fine, large part og. Given that 345 "Specimens" were sent to the UPU and that the sheet size was 84 stamps, it is most unlikely that more than 4 stamps with the error could exist. Rare.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 2300 Betschuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 s. green & black, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½, an unused example of fine fresh colour, position 60, showing variety "First "o" of Protectorate Omitted", fresh and very fine with superb large part og. An exceedingly rare stamp Gi = £ 6'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24 Nov 2005, lot 44.rn 
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600 CHF
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