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Catalogue 222: EUROPE & OVERSEAS
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    1848 (June): 2 d. indigo-blue, Earliest Impression, position 2 on the sheet of 12 subjects, a sensational used example, octagonally cut with four full margins all round and of resonant deep colour, tied to small piece by large part of framed INLAND handstamp in black. An outstanding impression in a vivid shade, the ink surmounting the diagonal lined background. A wonderful stamp for the connoisseur of classic philately as can be attested by the stamps' provenance and John Rudge's statement 'the ultimate première gravure state'. Gi = £ 26'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred J. Caspary, Feb. 26, 1958, lot 650; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai, Nov. 1993, lot 23.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2285 Mauritius

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    1848/49: Post Paid 2 d. deep blue on greyish paper, Earliest Impression, two large to huge margined examples, positions 6 and 12 on the sheet of twelve subjects, tied to 1849 cover and large part back to Calcutta endorsed 'p. Paragon', tied by circular barred obliterators in black. Crowned 'MAURITIUS / GPO' datestamp below (July 26) in black and reverse with 'Calcutta / Ship Letter' framed datestamp of arrival in black. The somewhat fragile cover is blessed by two absolutely superb adhesives. Cert. BPA (2013) Gi = £ 52'000 off cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, March 1970, lot 10.
    Starting bid : 30,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2286 Mauritius

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    1848/53: Post Paid 1 d. orange-vermilion, Early Impression, a superb appearing used vertical pair on greenish tinted paper, positions 3/6, huge margins on upper stamp, lower stamp close but clear at left, cancelled by near complete INLAND handstamp in black. Horizontal crease in between the stamps but a lovely and very scarce vertical multiple. Signed Holcombe. Gi = £ 14'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Arthur Hind, June 1934, lot 278; Corinphila sale 133, June 2002, lot 2548.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2287 Mauritius

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    1848/54: Post Paid 2 d. blue, early impression with lines of background clear and sharp, a fine used four margined example, position 8 on sheet of 12 subjects, neatly cancelled in black by Souillac obliterator. Tiny trace of previous hinge thin at top of no significance and mentioned for accuracy only, the margins irregular at lower left and at right with minor break well away from design, an exceptional example of this scarce stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2006) Scott 4a = $ 8'000/Gi = £ 9'000.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 165, Dec 2010, lot 2648.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2288 Mauritius

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    1848/59: 2 d. blue, Intermediate Impression, a fine used horizontal pair, positions 11-12 from the sheet of twelve subjects, large even margins all round, light horizontal crease not affecting the attractive appearance of this scarce pair Gi = £ 7'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Oct. 1968, lot 26.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2289 Mauritius

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    1848/59: Post Paid 2 d. blue, Intermediate Impression, used example with four even margins, position 1 on sheet of twelve subjects, cancelled by circular barred obliterator in black. Repaired tear in left margin on 'P' of 'Paid' but a scarce stamp of fine appearance. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2290 Mauritius

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    1854/57: Post Paid 2 d. light blue, intermediate impression, position 5 on sheet of 12 subjects, a fine four margined example with large margins all round cancelled by circular "1" Port Louis obliterator in black. A fine example of a very scarce stamp Scott 4b = $ 3'750/Gi = £ 3'550.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 165, Dec 2010, lot 2650.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2291 Mauritius

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    1848/59: Post Paid 1 d. red-brown on yellowish, Worn Impression, position 8 on the sheet of twelve subjects, margins good on three sides, close but clear at top, neatly cancelled by circular "9" numeral handstamp of Poudre D'Or in black. Signed Calves Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 2292 Mauritius

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    1848/59: Post Paid 2 d. pale blue or greyish, Worn Impression, position 7 on the sheet of twelve subjects and showing 'PENOE' error clearly at base, neatly cancelled by near complete MAURITIUS / GPO datestamp (Dec 24, 1857) in black. Thinned at base but not affecting the charming appearance - extremely unusual for a Post Paid to be cancelled solely by the datestamp Gi = £ 3'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Sept. 1969, lot 40; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai, Nov. 1993, lot 146.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2293 Mauritius

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    1848/59: Post Paid 1 d. orange-red on bluish, Latest Impression, position 7 on the sheet of twelve subjects, margin indented at right and large on three sides (especially so at left), cancelled by circular target handstamp in black Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 2294 Mauritius

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    1859/61: 6 d. dull purple-slate, an unused block of four with large even margins all round, in a rich shade, upper pair with minor horizontal bend, otherwise fresh and fine with superb og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 160+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 2295 Mauritius

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    1859: Lapriot 2 d. blue, used example with touched margins on two sides and huge margins at base and at left, position 9 on the sheet of twelve subjects, somewhat stained and worn, tied to 1859 cover to France by mute obliterator in black. Reverse with GPO / MAURITIUS cds of despatch (June 18), Paris cds and Romarantin arrival cds (July 22). Charged '8' décimes due upon receipt. Faults to envelope but nevertheless rare. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 2312 Mauritius

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    1862/90: Mauritius used in Seychelles cancelled "B64" obliterator, with 1862 6 d. slate (Gi. Z13, cert. RPSL), 1878 8 c. on 2 d. blue (3), 13 c. on 3 d. orange-red with superb strike, 17 c. on 4 d. rose (3), 25 c. on 6 d. slate-blue, 2 r. 50 c. on 5 s. mauve, 1883 16 c. on 17 c., and Rodrigues "B65" on 4 d. rose and 8 c. on 2 d. blue. Condition varies but a highly catalogued selection (21 stamps).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF
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