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Losnr. : 5101 Indien
1854: ½ a. deep blue, Die I, a fine example with good margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1855 cover to Deesa, tied by 10 barred obliterator in black. Cover marked "Gone to England" in manuscript upon arrival and readdressed to Bombay with framed "DEESA / Bearing" datestamp (May 20) in blue with Bombay arrival in red alongside.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 5102 Indien
1854/55: 1 a. red, Stone A, a used horizontal pair (Positions 62-63) with watermark inverted and reversed, mostly large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at right but right stamp shaved at base, lightly cancelled by octagonal obliterators in black.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 5103 Indien
Losnr. : 5104 Indien
1854: 1 a. red, Die I, a used example with three good margins and just shaved at base, on 1854 entire letter written from Camp at Kolapoor (Oct 3) and the adhesive, slight stain, tied by dotted obliterator in blackish red ink. KOLAPOOR datestamp in red alongside with manuscript date "3-10-54" and Bombay arrival "GPO / 2 A.M." in black. Reverse with manuscript "Received 7 October 1854 Lieut. A. Carnegy 27th Regt. Kolapoor". Despite imperfections an extremely rare and early usage just 3 days after the Official date of issue.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 650 CHFLosnr. : 5105 Indien
Losnr. : 5106 Indien
1854: 4 a. blue & red, 2nd printing, Frame I, Head II, two examples cut to shape used on small envelope to Hurst near Brighton endorsed "via Southampton", each tied by dotted lozenge in black with framed "INDIA / PAID" in red alongside. Reverse with "CALCUTTA / GPO" despatch cds (Jan 8) in red and Brighton arrival cds (Feb 21) in blue. Some overall soiling but scarce and not unattractive.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHFLosnr. : 5107 Indien
1854: 2 a. green, a used example, margins large all round but close at lower right, used on 1856 cover to Bombay tied by octagonal "B/1" obliterator of Calcutta with despatch cds in red on reverse (June 12) and Bombay "GPO / 2 A.M." arrival cds in black (June 22). Slight edge wear to envelope but scarce.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 340 CHFLosnr. : 5108 Indien
Alwar 1877: First Issue, lithographed ¼ a. ultramarine pair and 1 a. brown pair on cover cancelled in black; a similar franking on 1878 cover and a single ¼ a. franking cancelled by framed handstamp in violet. Typical small imperfections but a useful group (3).Ausruf : 180 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 5109 Indien
Alwar 1877: Lithographed ¼ a. grey-blue, rouletted, a vertical pair, vertical strip of three and vertical strip of five, all used on opened for display large part cover to pay the 2½ anna rate, tied by framed handstamps in black. Slight imperfections but an unusual franking.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 5110 Indien
Bhopal 1884: ½ a. black in a sheet of 32 (4 x 8) with varieties and slightly toned block of 28, 1889/90 2 a. blue imperforate sheet of 24 (4 x 6) with the two varieties, 1902 ¼ a. red (2) and ¼ a. rose-red, complete sheets of sixteen (4 x 4), ½ a. black in a complet sheet of eight (2 x 4); 1937 "Service" 2 a. brown & blue in a sheet of 56 (8 x 7) with one stamp showing bounced "SERVICE" overprint (pos. 52), generally fine but for typical age spots, a useful group.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 5111 Indien
Losnr. : 5112 Indien
Bijawar 1935/36: 3 p. brown in an unused block of twelve in tête-bêche format, variety "Imperforate" 2 a. deep green, perf. 11, an unused block of twelve, two blocks of six in tête-bêche format, variety "Imperforate Horizontally", and 1936 6 p. carmine and 9 p. violet, rouletted 7, each in sheetlets of six; fresh and fine, large part og, mostly unmounted og. Scarce group Gi = £ 340+.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5113 Indien
Bussahir 1895: ¼ a. pink, overprinted 'TRS' in blue, sewing machine perf. 11½, a used example on 1899 cover tied by "RAMPUR / BUSSAHIR STATE" cds in black (Aug 20) with "RORHO" arrival cds (Aug 23) alongside. One flap missing on reverse but a charming and scarce cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 800 CHFLosnr. : 5114 Indien
Bussahir 1895: ¼ a. red on purple postal stationery envelope, a used example sent registered locally and up-rated with shaved 1895 2 a. orange-yellow with mauve 'TRS' overprint tied by RAMPUR / BUSSAHIR STATE" circular datestamps in black. File folds away from the adhesive, a most attractive and scarce usage. Signed Holcombe.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 4.400 CHFLosnr. : 5115 Indien
Losnr. : 5116 Indien
Cochin 1892: 1 put. purple, perf. 12, a horizontal pair used on reverse of registered ½ put. orange postal stationery envelope (with embossed Cochin Government" on flap: H&G B1a) tied by "C/10" obliterators in black with registration cachet on obverse. Trim to the envelope at one side, with registration string remaining under red wax seal; scarce.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5117 Indien
Dungapur 1933/43: First Issue ¼ a- bistre-yellow and 1 a. pale turquoise blue, perf. 11, used examples on 1938 cover sent registered with part string still attached at right, tied by circular datestamps in violet. The adhesives both with imperfections and tropicalised but a very rare issue on cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 1.400 CHFLosnr. : 5118 Indien
Losnr. : 5119 Indien
Idar 1932/43: First Issue ½ a. light green, perf. 11¼, a used example on reverse of slightly trimmed 1933 envelope cancelled by circular "DARBARI POST / IDAR STATE" datestamp in black with oval framed "HIMATNAGAR" arrival alongside (Jan 8). Typical corner pinholes but a scarce stamp on letter.Ausruf : 175 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 5120 Indien
Idar 1932/43: First Issue ½ a. light green, perf. 11¼, a used example on soiled card cancelled in violet, 1941 ½ a. emerald on reverse of cover cancelled in violet and 1943 coloured panels ½ a. yellow-green in two blocks of four tied to reverse of cover by blue cds's.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 5121 Indien
Idar 1932/43: ½ a. pale yellow-green, perf. 10.8, a single example on reverse of cover to Vadali tied by circular cachet in violet and in manuscript with straight line "19 JUN 1939" in violet above. Typical spike holes but an interesting cover showing an early date of use.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 140 CHFLosnr. : 5122 Indien
Idar 1932/43: First Issue ½ a. emerald, perf. 11¼, two single examples and a block of four used on reverse of registered / AR cover all tied by circular cancellations in violet; obverse with white peforated registration label. Acknowledgement of Receipt form with the cover; small imperfections as usual but a scarce franking.Ausruf : 180 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 5123 Indien
Jasdan 1942/47: First Issue 1 a. deep myrtle-green, perf. 10½, a used example on reverse of 1943 cover tied by large circular cachet in violet with straight line "AUG 23 1943" handstamp adjacent. An extremely rare stamp, more especially so on letter Gi = £ 1'500 off cover.Ausruf : 1.000 CHFZuschlag : 1.800 CHFLosnr. : 5124 Indien
Jasdan 1942/47: First Issue 1 a. green, perf. 10½, a used example on reverse of 1944 cover from Vichhiya, unaccepted and circled in red ink, with "JASDAN" arrival cds (May 26) alongside. Obverse showing half-round "VICCHIYA / DUE / "3" AS." Postage Due handstamp in black with amount in red manuscript.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 340 CHFLosnr. : 5125 Indien
Jhalawar 1886/90: First Issue 1/4 a. green, imperforate on laid paper, five single examples all cut to shape, used on cover with blue Royal crest on reverse and tied by four strikes of the circular intaglio handstamp in black. File folds, minor gum aging and some edge wear to envelope but a scarce franking.rnProvenance: Heinrich Köhler, sale 228, Wiesbaden, 10-13 Oct 1979, lot 4474.
Info: Wrong description in the printed catalogue as 1/2 a.
Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 1.500 CHFLosnr. : 5126 Indien
Losnr. : 5127 Indien
Kashmir 1866 (Sept): ½ a. black, a used example with just touched to good margins, used on reverse of local cover tied by circular seal handstamp in red. Some hinge remnants on obverse otherwise very fine for this rarity.rnProvenance: Collection D.P. Masson; Collection Harrison D.S. Haverbeck, Harmers, New York, 26-29 June 1973, lot 1381.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 900 CHFLosnr. : 5128 Indien
Losnr. : 5129 Indien
Kishengarh 1899/1900: First Issue ½ a. lilac, imperforate, small crease of no importance, used on 1900 cover tied by "KISHENGARHR / RAJ P.O." circular handstamp in black with "FE 8 / 1900" in red manuscript, with "ARAIN / RAJ P.O." circular arrival at left with "8-2/1900" in black manuscript. A rare and fine cover.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 900 CHFLosnr. : 5130 Indien
Losnr. : 5131 Indien
Losnr. : 5132 Indien
Las Bela 1897: First Issue ½ a. black on thick white wove paper, perf. 11½, a corner sheet marginal example tied to reverse of cover by weak "LAS BELA" cds, addressed to Captain M. Tighe, Political Agent, Southern Baluchistan, Karachi. No further postal markings but receiving Office handstamp of 11 July 1897 in violet and possibly delivered by runner. File fold away from the adhesive, an unusual cover.rnNote: The promoted Major Tighe of the 27th Baluch Light Infantry ordered and led the successful attack on Nadiz Fort, and was awarded the DSO.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 420 CHFLosnr. : 5133 Indien
Las Bela 1898/1900: ½ a black on greyish-blue, perf. 11½, a sheet marginal vertical strip of three used on reverse of 1898 large part cover tied by "LAS BELA" circular datestamps (Jan 24) - a very early usage; and ½ a. black on pale greenish-grey used on reverse of cover cancelled in manuscript and by "KARACHI" cds in black. Scarce pair.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 5134 Indien
Las Bela 1898/1900: ½ a. black on greenish-grey, perf. 11½, used on reverse of India ½ a. green postal stationery envelope to Shikarpur tied by "LAS BELA" cds (Feb 16) with Karachi transit at right (Feb 18, 1900) and Shikarpur arrival (Feb 19). A fine and scarce usage.Ausruf : 140 CHFZuschlag : 280 CHFLosnr. : 5135 Indien
Losnr. : 5136 Indien
Morvi 1931: First Issue 3 p. deep red, printed 10 mm. apart, perf. 12 on two or three siddes, eight examples used on reverse of 1932 registered cover and individually tied (April 22), with string seal at top and pink registration label alonside manuscript note "Left for Karachi hence ret'd to sender on 27/5/32" on obverse. Typical staining and some creasing but a splendid and scarce franking of great visual appeal.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 1.100 CHFLosnr. : 5137 Indien
Nandgaon 1891: First Issue ½ a. blue and 2 a. rose, imperforate, used examples with good margins but stained by gum application, used on 1892 local philatelic registered cover, each cancelled by "RAJ-NANDGAON" squared circle datestamps (Feb 19) in black with framed registration cachet at left. Extremely rare on cover Gi = £ 1'500 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Harrison D.S. Haverbeck, Harmers, New York, 26-29 June 1973, lot 1833.Ausruf : 850 CHFZuschlag : 2.200 CHFLosnr. : 5138 Indien
Orcha 1914/35: 1 a. scarlet on wove paper used with 2 a. purple-brown in a sheet marginal vertical pair, on 1931 registered cover tied by "O" in bars obliterator in black with "TIKAMGURH" squared circle of despoatch at left (Oct 5). "ORCHA STATE / PIRTHIPUR" registration cachet on obverse, cover refolded for better Exhibit display, a scarce usage. Signed Holcombe.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 440 CHFLosnr. : 5139 Indien
Poonch 1876c.: 6 pice red, on yellowish white wove paper, imperforate with large margins surrounding the design, used on reverse of circa 1878 India ½ a. blue postal stationery envelope to Rawalpindi tied both in manuscript and by circular seal handstamp in black with "KAHUTA" cds at left (Oct 3) and Rawalpindi arrival (Oct 4) in black. A rare and fine cover Gi = £ 300 off cover.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : 480 CHFLosnr. : 5140 Indien
Rajasthan 1948: Bahadur Singh ¼ a. blue-green surcharged Type 1 in black, a complete sheet of twenty (4 x 5) with margins all round and requisition number "4115" at top in black; one or two very minor tone spots not affecting the fine appearance, unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 240+.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5141 Indien
Losnr. : 5142 Indien
Soruth (Junagadh) 1864 (Nov): First Issue (1 a.) black on azure-grey on laid paper, handstamped "Saurashtra Post 1864-65" in water-colour, a used example with exceptional margins all round on 1866 cover somewhat heavily cancelled in black and in manuscript ink; with "DHORAJEE" cds (Dec 8) and "RAJKOTE" cds (same day) at right. Rare Gi = £ 150 off cover.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 3.000 CHFLosnr. : 5143 Indien
Soruth (Junagadh) 1864 (Nov): First Issue (1 a.) black on azure-grey on wove paper, handstamped "Saurashtra Post 1864-65" in water-colour, a used example on large piece of cover, large margin at right and frameline clear all round, manuscript cancelled in black. Rare Gi = £ 300.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 5144 Indien
Soruth (Junagadh) 1864 (Nov): First Issue (1 a.) black on azure-grey, handstamped "Saurashtra Post 1864-65" in water-colour on wove paper, a superb impression with large margins all round, on large part cover manuscript cancelled in black. Exceptional and extremely rare.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 600 CHFLosnr. : 5145 Indien
Soruth (Junagadh) 1864 (Nov): First Issue (1 a.) black on cream wove paper, handstamped "Saurashtra Post 1864-65" in water-colour, a used example on circa 1866 cover with good to huge margins all round, cancelled in manuscript and by "Kurrachee" arrival cds (April 15) with "RAJKOTE" datestamp of despatch (April 10) at left. A fine and extremely rare cover Gi = £ 1'600 off cover.Ausruf : 850 CHFZuschlag : 2.600 CHFLosnr. : 5146 Indien
Wadwhan 1888/94: ½ pice black, perf. 12½ on medium toned paper, a vertical pair on 1893 cover tied by native cds's in black, the reverse with bilingual "WADWHAN STATE" circular datestamp (May 11) in black. The stamps with toning and small inclusion at base of left stamp but an unusual multiple on letter.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 220 CHFLosnr. : 5147 Indien
Wadwhan 1894: ½ pice black, perf. 12-12½, fine impression, a used example tied to local cover by large bilingual "WADWHAN STATE" circular datestamp (July 12) in blue, strike repeated somewhat more weakly on reverse. One or two age spots and file fold well away from the adhesive but a scarce stamp on cover.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 5148 Brit. Besetz. von Bagdad
Baghdad 1917: ¼ a. on 2 pa. claret, ¼ a. on 5 pa. dull purple, ½ a. on 10 pa. grey-green and ½ a. on 10 pa. carmine; all used on 1917 Lieut. Haye cover locally in Baghdad, all tied by two neat strikes of "ADVANCED BASE / M.E.F." datestamps (Nov 27) in black without backstamp. Illustrated in "Baghdad in British Occupation" by F. Khalastchy on page 219. A fine and rare cover. Signed Holcombe, Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: RL, Basel, 26 March 1981, lot 2724; Corinphila sale 74, March 1987, lot 4330; Köhler, Wiesbaden, 13 Feb 1988, lot 5205; Reference collection Peter Holcombe, Harmers, London, 28 Jan 1998, lot 1369.Ausruf : 1.500 CHFZuschlag : 10.000 CHFLosnr. : 5149 Kuwait
1923/24: 1½ a. chocolate horizontal pair (inscribed ANNAS) and 3 a. ultramarine marginal from left of sheet with "KUWAIT" overprint inverted, tied by "KUWAIT / REG." cds's (May 10) to registered 1926 Ebrahim cover to Bombay; with KUWAIT registration label at left and manuscript deleted "KUWAIT / DUE" half-round handstamp in black. Reverse with Bombay arrival (May 22). Cover with edge wear but rare.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 5150 Malaya
Losnr. : 5151 Malaiische Staaten allg.
Losnr. : 5152 Malta
1857: Great Britain 1 d. red in a strip of three used on 1861 entire to Messina tied by "Malta / A25" duplex in black (Feb 9), with oval "P." below in red, and 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 140 and 3 d. deep rose pl. 9 used on 1872 entire letter to Catania tied by "Malta / A25" duplexes in black (Dec 10) and by framed "P.D. / 2¾" accountancy handstamp in red. Minor file folds but a most attractive pair.Ausruf : 140 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 5153 Mauritius
1848: POST PAID 1 d. orange-vermilion, horizontal pair, positions 2-3 on the sheet of 12 subjects, used on cover from Souillac to Port Louis, dated 19 March 1855, tied by double circle "3" in black, with framed "TOO LATE" alongside the Souillac datestamp, beautiful deep colour and crisp impression, cut into top left otherwise good margins all round, two vertical filing creases and some small rubs to envelope, otherwise fine and very rare. One of just two covers in the Kanai sale which were described as "1 d. early impression", there being no covers known with the earliest.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Hind, Harmers, 4 April 1934, lot 1464; Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, 1 October 1963, lot 135; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai, David Feldman, 3 November 1993, lot 35.
INFO: Early impression S.G. 7
Ausruf : 8.000 CHFZuschlag : 24.000 CHFLosnr. : 5154 Mauritius
1848: POST PAID 2 d. blue on white paper, position 1 on the sheet of 12 subjects, used on cover to Calcutta, dated 2 July 1849, good to very large margins, tied by circular bar grid cancel in black, with 'Mauritius Crown GPO' datestamp in black alongside, to reverse a 'Calcutta / Ship Letter / 1849 / JY 30 / Inland Bg. "1", Ship Do. "2", Total "3 annas", stamp exhibits the "dry" or "sticky" impression which is associated with stamps from the "EARLIEST IMPRESSION", some ink erosion to the address, however very attractive, a great rarity of classic philately with an exemplary philatelic pedigree.rnRemark: The cover was part of a 'find' of covers originating from the same correspondence, all written in the same hand, addressed to "...Dutt / Calcutta or Bordeaux", all of which bear the 2d. blue on white paper used between May and July 1849. In the "Kanai" sale it was confirmed that this example comes from a sheet, or series of sheets, printed at the same time and having the dry or sticky appearance which confirms the stamp is from the 'Earliest' Impression. rnProvenance: Collection W. S. Davy, Harmers, London, 9-10 May 1960, lot 207; Collection A.J. Stevens, Harmers, London, 15 April 1964, lot 1030; Collection Lars Amundsen, Stanley Gibbons, London, 6-8 December 1967, lot 648; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai, David Feldman, Geneva, 3 November 1993, lot 30.Ausruf : 15.000 CHFZuschlag : 38.000 CHFLosnr. : 5155 Neuseeland
1855/57: Chalon 1 d. dull carmine on white paper, wmk. Large Star, a horizontal pair of rich colour with huge margins on two sides, shaved at base and with portion of adjoining stamp at left and roughly separated at top left, used on 1855 cover to Alnwick, Northumberland tied by "14" numeral obliterators in black. Prepaid at the Colonial rate of 2 d. but underpaid for the 6d. rate to Great Britain which only became effective on 1 January 1859 and thus charged due with manuscript "d6" to pay in black ink. Reverse with "NELSON / NEW-ZEALAND" despatch cds (Oct 4, 1855) and Alnwick (Feb 4, 1856) arrival cds in black. Small envelope restoration at upper left corner and on small part of back flap not affecting the appearance of an extremely scarce and early usage of the issue in the South Island. One of just three recorded covers bearing a pair of the #1. An Exhibition item. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 40'000 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink-Shreves, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2046.rnNote: For a similar usage of internal 2d. rate prepaid and 6d. due, see Part One of the Joseph Hackmey collection, lot 1030.Ausruf : 10.000 CHFZuschlag : 24.000 CHFLosnr. : 5156 Neuseeland
1855/57: Chalon 1 s. pale yellow-green on blued paper, wmk. Large Star, a fine example of fresh colour with ample to very large margins all round, used on second sheet of 1857 entire letter from New Plymouth to London, tied by "9" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with "NEW PLYMOUTH / NEW ZEALAND" despatch cds (Dec 5) and London arrival in red (April 6, 1858). The adhesive with a tiny brown spot at base not detracting from the wonderful appearance of a very rare and most appealing usage Gi = £ 6'000 off cover.rnNote: The letter contained a solicitor's document for signature and presumably weighed over 1 ounce, however there is no indication on the cover of a further removed adhesive.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink-Shreves, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2051.Ausruf : 2.000 CHFZuschlag : 5.000 CHFLosnr. : 5157 Neuseeland
1855/58: Chalon 2 d. blue on blued paper, no wmk., a horizontal strip of three with large margins on three sides and shaved at right, used on 1857 cover from Nelson to Torquay, Devon endorsed "Paid" and "Via Southampton", tied by "14" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with weak "NELSON / NEW ZEALAND" despatch cds (Nov 30) and Torquay arrival cds (March 16, 1858) with the cover bearing handstruck "1" on obverse for readdring charge to Great Malvern (March 17). The strip with minor age spot on first adhesive and slight surface inclusion at base of second stamp but a rare and attractive usage.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 1.300 CHFLosnr. : 5158 Neuseeland
1855/58: Chalon 1 s. green on blued paer, no wmk., a wonderful used example, marginal from top of sheet with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on double rate 1859 cover from Otago to London tied by two strikes of the "18" numeral obliteration, both blurred, the first strike with attempt to wipe the handstamp off and then superceeded with second impression with the "18" not being visible. Reverse with "OTAGO / NEW-ZEALAND" cds in black (Jan 7) and obverse with "London / Paid" arrival cds (April). The stamp has been removed from the cover for checking and hinged back in to place. A very fine and extremely attractive cover Gi = £ 4'000 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink-Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1064.Ausruf : 2.000 CHFZuschlag : 8.500 CHFLosnr. : 5159 Neuseeland
1857/58: Richardson printing 1 s. green on unwatermarked blued paper, imperforate, vertically bisected (left half) used on 1858 cover from Otago to Aberdeen, Scotland tied by crisp "18" barred oval in black, large to very large margins. Reverse with "OTAGO-NEW ZEALAND" despatch datestamp (Aug 28) in black, alongside Aberdeen arrival cds (Dec 20). The envelope with small closed tears reinforced internally, some apparent creasing and wrinkles not affecting the superb adhesive. Rare: one of just twenty-four bisected usages recorded (ref. Odenweller / Lea & Watts) from the Richardson printing. An important cover Gi = £30'000. rnNote: The Richardson bisect usages are recorded between 17 July 1858 and 19 July 1859, just 24 covers are recorded.Ausruf : 3.000 CHFZuschlag : 12.500 CHFLosnr. : 5160 Lagos
1874/75: 1 d. lilac-mauve and 2 d. blue perf. 12½ and 1876 1 d. lilac-mauve perf. 14, used on 1876 cover to Bathurst, Gambia but addressed as 'Sierra Leone' all tied "L" obliterators in black with "LAGOS" code A despatch cds (Aug 10) below. Reverse with "SIERRA LEONE" double arc cds (Aug 27) in black. The cover with myriad manuscript notifications of the adhesives in red ink and weak sides to the envelope but a rare usage.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 380 CHFLosnr. : 5161 Niger Coast Protectorate
1892: Niger Coast Protectorate, ½ d. vermilion, a used horizontal pair on cover from Qua Iboe River to Old Calabar, dated 5 March 1894, tied by to datestamp of Qua Iboe River with an additional strike alongside, arrival on reverse partially missing due to surface rub, minor stains to part of base, slightly soiled, very attractive pair, scarce.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 360 CHFLosnr. : 5162 Niger Coast Protectorate
1892: Niger Coast Protectorate ½ d. vermilion, two strips of five used on registered cover from Old Calabar River to Freetown, Sierra Leone, dated 11 December 1893, each strip tied by just three strikes of the Old Calabar River cds, arrival on reverse dated 24 December 1893, minor stains to part of base, very minor stain spots top left, otherwise very fine and scarce.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 320 CHFLosnr. : 5163 Niger Coast Protectorate
1892: Niger Coast Protectorate, set of Oil Rivers overprints, (Gi 1-6) used on a Registered 2 d. blue stationery envelope from Old Calabar River to London, dated 8 May 1893, tied by just three light strikes of the Old Calabar River c.d.s. and an additional strike to front, with Liverpool and London registered marks alongside dated 26 June 1893, additional London datestamp on reverse. Central filing and light diagonal crease well clear of the adhesives, otherwise fine and scarce.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 240 CHFLosnr. : 5164 Niger Coast Protectorate
1892: Niger Coast Protectorate ½ d. vermilion used in combination with Lagos 1904 KEVII 2½ d. purple and ultramarine, on 1908 registered cover from Warri to Manchester, tied by Warri registered oval (June 27). Reverse with "Plymouth" and "Manchester" registered ovals dated 18th and 20th July 1908 respectively. Slightly soiled but a fine combination.Ausruf : 100 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 5165 Niger Coast Protectorate
1892: Niger Coast Protectorate 1 d. lilac, vertical and horizontal pair with a single, used on a registered cover from Old Calabar River to Manchester, dated 28 December 1893, tied by the Old Calabar River cds, with an additional strike on obverse alongside Liverpool registered oval dated 28 January 1894. Reverse with Manchester registered oval in red dated 29 January 1894. Slight soiling and minor imperfections to be expected, an interesting usage.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 5166 Niger Coast Protectorate
1894: ½ d. to 1 s. set of six, used on cover, from Bakana to Birmingham, dated 21 October 1894, tied by the Bakana c.d.s. (type D2) with year inverted and reversed, also a "PAQUEBOT" handstamp in black alongside the "Paid / Liverpool / BR / Packet" datestamp 29 November 1894 in red, vertical fold between 2 d. and 2½ d., not affecting adhesives, soiled in places, scarce and attractive set on cover.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 5167 Nord-Nigeria
1900: ½ d. dull mauve and green, two singles, used on cover, from Jebba to Exeter, tied by the manuscript "Post Office Jebba 28/3/01" in red ink, of the River Niger Travelling Post Office, arrival to reverse dated 28 April 1901, toning and slight soiling in places, however a very scarce example.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 440 CHFLosnr. : 5168 Nord-Nigeria
Losnr. : 5169 Nord-Nigeria
1900: 2 d. dull mauve and yellow with 6 d. dull mauve and violet, used on small cover, from Jebba to London, tied by the manuscript "Post Office Jebba 16/3/01" in red pen ink, of the River Niger Travelling Post Office, endorsed "Photographic films no value", to the reverse an incomplete "Lokoja Post Office" cachet in violet dated 19 March 1901, creasing and damage to 2 d. top right, soiled, however a rare cover.rnProvenance: T. V. Roberts Collection, RL, London, 26 April 1989.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 200 CHFLosnr. : 5170 Nordborneo
1883: 2 c. red-brown, perf. 12, a horizontal pair used on 1884 cover to Sutton, Surrey (Mrs. Locke correspondence: see Wood's Malaya for a further cover and also the Tay Peng Hian and Patrick Cassell's covers), cancelled by oval barred obliterator with "ELOPURA" code A despatch cds in red below (Nov 18); in combination with Straits Settlements 1882 10 c. slate pair (Gi 53) applied for onward transmission tied by SINGAPORE cds in black with circular "PAID" handstamp below. Reverse with "Sutton / Surrey" cds in black. Minor flap fault of no significance, an extremely rare combination usage.rnProvenance: Collection Milo D. Rowell, Christie's Robson Lowe, London, 28 Oct 1992, lot 392.rnrnAusruf : 5.000 CHFZuschlag : 7.500 CHFLosnr. : 5171 Nordborneo
1894: 3 c. deep blue postal stationery card (H&G 11), used from Patatan to the Netherlands and up-rated with 1901 c. black & bistre-brown optd. ion red tied by "JESSELTON" cds's (July 8), LABUAN transits (July 12 and July 20) and Valkkenswaard arrival cds (Aug 20) at left. Some minor aging but scarce.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 5172 Labuan
Losnr. : 5173 Labuan
Losnr. : 5174 Labuan
Losnr. : 5175 Labuan
Losnr. : 5176 Labuan
Losnr. : 5177 Palästina
1918: Rouletted 1 pi. indigo, a fine example used on 1918 cover from Jerusalem to Cairo tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 44" cds in black (March 2) in black. Triangular "Passed By Censor No. 3346" in violet and framed "PASSED BY / BASE CENSOR / E.E.F." in red. Reverse with Cairo arrival cds (March 6). File fold well away from adhesive, a scarce stamp on letter.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : 440 CHFLosnr. : 5178 Palästina
1918: Rouletted 1 pi. indigo, a fine example, marginal from base of sheet, used on 1918 cover from the Zionist Office, Jerusalem to Zurich tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 44" cds in black (Feb 12) in black. Reverse with "Opened by Censor" label and two Zurich arrival cds's (March 21). Slight smudge on adhesive but a rare and early commercial usage on the second day of issue.rnProvenance: Collection "Cihangir", Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 2417.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 950 CHFLosnr. : 5179 Palästina
1918: Rouletted 5 m. on 1 pi. cobalt-blue, a single example used on 1918 postcard from Jerusalem to Cairo tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 44" cds in black (Feb 28) in black. Triangular "Passed by Censor / No. 3346" in red and framed "Passed / Censor / B" in blue applied on arrival. A very scarce stamp on card.Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 460 CHFLosnr. : 5180 Palästina
1918: Rouletted 1 pi. ultramarine and 5 m. on 1 pi. ultramarine, used on reverse of 1918 registered cover to a member of the Royal Field Artillery tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 45" cds's in black (March 21) in black. Transits of "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 32" cds (Bir Salem) in black and skeleton type "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 9" cds applied in Ludd (both March 24) with "FIELD POST OFFICE / 155" cds of arrival (March 25) in Jaffa. Reseal Censor and framed "PALESTINE / CENSORSHIP" in red. Some aging but a scarce cover.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 300 CHFLosnr. : 5181 Palästina
1918: 3 m. yellow-brown and 1 pi. indigo in horizontal pairs, used on 1919 registered cover to London, each tied by bilingual "TARSOUS" (Cilicia) cds's in black (Dec 18) with registration label at left. Reverse with "TERRITOIRES OCCUPÉS / Zone Nord / TARSUS CENSURÉ" handstamp in violet. Scarce and most attractive usage.Ausruf : 200 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5182 St. Helena
1856: 6 d. blue, imperforate, a fine example with ample margins all round, used on 1856 cover to the United Services Club in London tied by dotted obliterator in red with oval "ST. HELENA" despatch in red (June 16) on reverse with framed "INDIA LETTER / DARTMOUTH" in black with circular datestamp (July 28) in black and manuscript "3" pence credit in red ink. 'London / Paid' in red (July 29). File fold well away from the adhesive with some aging, cleaned to remove toning but a rare and most appealing cover (one of the earliest known) with less then twenty #1 covers recorded.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 3.200 CHFLosnr. : 5183 Malaiische Staaten Sarawak
Sarawak 1871: 3 c. brown on yellow, 1875 4 c. red-brown on yellow, 6 c. green on green, 8 c. bright blue on blue, 12 c. red on pale rose and 1892 1 c. on 3 c. brown on yellow, all used on 1896 Windrath cover sent registered to Singapore tied by bold "SARAWAK / 10 APL" cds's in black. Reverse with circular "SARAWAK / R" and Singapore arrival cds.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 180 CHFLosnr. : 5184 Sierra Leone
1859: 6 d. dull purple, comb perf. 14, used on 1864 cover to Leicester tied by "B31" obliterator in black. Reverse with "PAID SIERRA LEONE" datestamp of despatch (Nov 18) in red; obverse with fine "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" in red (Dec 11). Manuscript "5d." credit in red and Leicester cds (Dec 13) in black. Despite some soiling, a scarce and attractive usage.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 5185 Sierra Leone
1872: 6 d. reddish violet, line perf. 12, a used example from the base of the pane with "PRICE" imprint but some distressed perfs.,used on 1872 cover to Wolverhampton cancelled by "B31" obliterator in black. Reverse with "PAID SIERRA LEONE" datestamp of despatch (July 17) in red; obverse with fine "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" in red (Aug 5). Manuscript "5d." credit at right in red and Wolverhampton cds (Aug 6) in black. Despite imperfections, an attractive usage.Ausruf : 250 CHFZuschlag : 500 CHFLosnr. : 5186 Brit. Somaliland
1903: Overprinted on India ½ a. yellow-green, 1 a. carmine, 2 a. pale violet and 2½ a. ultramarine, all used on 1903 registered cover to Charles Lathrop Pack in New Jersey, USA tied by neat strikes of "BERBER" cds's (July 212) in black. Registration cachet at left in black and "Lakewood N.J." cds in violet at right (Aug 15); the cover being forwarded on to Cleveland, Ohio. Reverse with Aden transit cds, News York and Cleveland datestamps. Most attractive.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 5187 Brit. Somaliland
1903: 2 a. pale violet, upper left corner marginal block of twelve (6 x 2) unused, variety "BRIT SH" on lower right stamp, some separated perfs at top, slightly toned and two creases in top margin, otherwise fine, large part og. A very impressive multiple Gi = £ 650+.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : 260 CHFLosnr. : 5188 Mafeking
1900: Mafeking Siege 6 d. on 3 d. lilac and black, type I surcharge, six used singles, illustrating the six different settings, all tied to small piece, by large "MAFEKING / C.G.H." datestamps in black, four dated 29 March, one 31 March and one 2 April 1900, a fine and difficult to assemble group SG10 = £500++.Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5189 Mafeking
Losnr. : 5190 Natal
1857/61: Embossed 6 d. green, a used example on 7 October 1857 entire letter from Edward Dixon in Pietermaritzburg to Anderson Saxon in Cape Town, cancelled by oval "POST OFFICE / P.M.BURG" despatch in black over "Paid" manuscript endorsement; reverse with "CAPE TOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" arrival cds in red (Oct 22), with no postage due charge raised. Minor iron stains to obverse, some tears on flap but a rare entire.rnProvenance: Sotheby's, South Africa, 14 June 1995, lot 309.rnNote: Cover #11 in Keith Klugman census recorded in the London Philatelist, Voplume 129, number 1480, Nov 2020.Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5191 Natal
1857/61: Embossed 6 d. green, a fine example used on 1859 cover from Pietermaritzburg to Thomas Maclear at the Observatory in Cape Town, cancelled by oval "POST OFFICE / P.M.BURG" despatch in black. Unusually routed via Port Elizabeth with oval transit in red in reverse (April 23) with manuscript "8d." due in ink (4 d. Port Elizabeth Port fee + 4 d. overland to Cape Town), red oval arrival (April 27). The adhesive has been removed and replaced but an unusual and rare cover. rnProvenance: W.E. Lea; Schuyler Rumsey, 12 March 2005, lot 2252.rnNote: Cover #22 in Keith Klugman census recorded in the London Philatelist, Volume 129, number 1480, Nov 2020.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 540 CHFLosnr. : 5192 Zululand
1888: Zululand ½ d. vermilion, a strip of four and single used on OHMS envelope (stamps placed over OHMS), from Eshowe to Brecon, Wales, dated 30 December 1892, tied by "Eshowe / Zululand" datestamp in black. The flap has the Official embossed coat of arms in black and white, a Durban transit in black dated 3 January 1893, Hereford and Brecon datestamps in black both dated 31 January 1893. Soiled, small tear on right and slightly wrinkled in places, otherwise fine and scarce cover.
INFO: Strip of four + single stamp (not a strip of five as described in the printed catalogue)
Ausruf : 300 CHFZuschlag : 550 CHFLosnr. : 5193 Südafrika
1913/24: First definitive set of 14 values, with eleven values overprinted "SPECIMEN" horizontally in black, the 1½ d. chestnut and 1 s. 3 d. violet diagonally overprinted in violet and the £ 1 green & red diagonally overprinted "SPECIMEN" in green; majority with somewhat toned gum, but a very scarce set Gi = £ 1'700.Ausruf : 350 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5194 Südafrika
1913: 2½ d. blue used in combination with Orange Free State 1905 4 d. scarlet & sage-green on 1913 registered cover to Warsaw, tied by "Nylstroom" cds's (April 23) in black. Reverse with Philatelic Society of Natal advertising label and two Postman's delivery tags applied on arrival in Warsaw (May 7); addressee unfound with eventual "Werden" arrival cds (May 24). An attractive cover.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 160 CHFLosnr. : 5195 Swaziland
1890: 1 s. green and 1 d. carmine, perf 12½ x 12, with 6 d. blue, 2 d. olive-bistre and ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, used on cover from Embekelweni to Stadskanaal (Holland), dated 14 July 1890, tied by barred oval "718" in black, with Embekelweni despatch datestamp alongside, the reverse with "Jac. Duiven" sender's cachet in violet, transit marks alongside for "Steynsdorp" (July 15), Pretoria (July 18), Cape Town (July 23) and arrival (Aug 13). Typical horizontal filing crease not affecting stamps and two closed tears top, some stains and soiling, philatelically used, however a colourful franking making use of all the available stamps at that time. Cert. RPSL (1994)rnProvenance: Collection Peter van der Molen, Spinks, 20 May 2015, lot 1075.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5196 Tanganjika
1922/24: Giraffe issue 5 c. slate-purple & black - 1 s. green & black, all used on 1925 registered cover to London (75 c. is on reverse used as seal), neatly tied by "Dar Es Salaam / Registered" cds's (May 7) in black. Registration label also on reverse tied by London arrival (June 8). A charming cover opened for better Exhibit display.Ausruf : 120 CHFZuschlag : 120 CHFLosnr. : 5197 Togo
1919: Sansamne-Mangu, 10 pf. carmine, "TOGO / Anglo-French / Occupation" overprint type 6 in black, block of four, used on first day of issue, cancelled by a single strike of the "LOME / TOGO" c.d.s. (Jan 7, 1915) well centered, fresh colour, a scarce multiple. Cert. BPA (1979).Ausruf : 150 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauftLosnr. : 5198 Turks u. Caicos Inseln
Losnr. : 5199 Turks u. Caicos Inseln
1867: 1 s. dull blue, perf. 11-12½, used on cover, from Turks Islands to London, dated 15 January 1973, tied by "T1" barred ovals, with Turks Islands datestamp alongside in black, London arrival paid datestamp in red 14 February 1873, the stamp has been cut from the sheet, bottom perfs and part of top trimmed, although large margins to sides, an extremely rare use and attractive. rnProvenance: The Lalem Collection (1963).Ausruf : 400 CHFZuschlag : 400 CHFLosnr. : 5200 Turks u. Caicos Inseln
1873: 1 d. dull rose-lake, strip of four, used on cover, from Turks Islands to Cincinnati, dated 7 May 1977, tied by "T1" barred ovals, with Turks Islands datestamp alongside in black, endorsed "Per S.S. "Tybee" Via New York", with cachet top left "Forwarded by George I. Gibbs Commission and Sail Merchant Turks Islands", "New York/Due 5 cts" c.d.s. in black, arrival datestamps in blue on reverse 15 May 1873, the four stamp has the "Throat Flaw" on neck, slight soiling, however a rare and impressive franking. B.P.A. Cert. (2007).rnProvenance: L.L. Shenfield Collection (1975); Morris H. Ludington Collection, November 1999; The Vestey Collection, Spink, 11 December 2014, lot 545.Ausruf : 1.500 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauft