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  • Lot# : 879 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 4 d. yellow and 6 d. red-brown used on 1870 cover from Dunedin to Bolton-Le-Moors endorsed 'via Suez & Marseilles', cancelled by 'Dunedin / 0' duplexes in black (Oct 17) and also struck with framed INSUFFICIENTLY PAID / FOR BRINDISI ROUTE / DEFICIENT POSTAGE / 3d." in black as the 'via Marseilles' route was closed due to the Prussian encirclement of Paris from mid September 1870. Reverse with Bolton arrival cds (Dec 26) in black. The envelope with minor imperfections but of great rarity, just two examples are recorded of this rare Deficient handstamp applied to New Zealand mails, this being the finer of the two. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 354.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 880 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 4 d. yellow used with 1871/73 1 d. brown, perf. 10 x 12½ and 6 d. blue perf. 12½ on 1872 cover from Thames to Aalesund, Norway, all tied by "Thames A/3" duplexes in black. Reverse with Auckland transit cds in black (June 11) and Christiania Omk. arrival cds (Aug 10) in black. Obverse with manuscript '5' in red ink (British credit) and '3d.' credit for UK-Norway and circular PD in red. Closed opening tear at top, the 4 d. just off the edge of the cover at left and some perfs. clipped; but an attractive mixed issue franking to a very rare destination. Cert. RPSL (2010).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 881 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 6 d. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, perf. 12½ at Auckland, a used block of four of good colour and showing minor plate wear, one stamp rounded corner and fourth stamp with slight stain, cancelled by Dunedin duplexes (June 20, 1867) in black. An unusual multiple. Cert. RPSL (2007).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 882 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 6 d. red-brown, a horizontal pair used on 1869 cover from Auckland to Elk Creek Post Office, Wisconsin tied by numeral "1" obliterator and by 'Auckland' despatch cds (June 30) in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Sept 12) and manuscript '6' credit in red on front with "2 Cents" US credit marking  also tying the adhesives. Reverse of envelope with blue seal of the 'HMS Blanche' and obverse with signature of sending by First Lieut. A.H. Markham of the Blanche, who went on to Captain the HMS Rosario in 1871. A most attractive cover to an unusual destination. Cert. BPA (1991).rnProvenance: Collection H. Gordon Kaye, RL, 16 April 1991, lot 626.rnNote: HMS Blanche was involved in a punitive expedition against the natives of the Solomon Islands in September 1869.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 883 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 6 d. brown, two examples in a deep shade, used on 1869 cover from Dunedin to Pictou, Nova Scotia via Suez tied by bold strikes of 'Dunedin / 0' duplex (June 9) in black. 'Londoon / Paid' transit cds in red on front (Aug 13) and both '6' pence credit in manuscript and handstruck '3d.' credit in red alongside. Reverse with 'Pictou' arrival (Aug 23) in black. A charming and very scarce cover to a most unusual destination. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 235.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 884 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 6 d. brown, two examples in a pale shade, used on 1869 cover from Hokitika to Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick via Suez, tied by 'HOKITIKA - C/21' duplexes in black (July 5). 'London / Paid' cds of transit on front (Sept 13) in red and manuscript '6' credit alongside US "2 / Cents" handstamp of credit in red. Reverse with Christchurch transit cds (July 7) and 'Saint John's / NB' cds (Sept 28) and Harvey arrival cds. A fine and scarce cover to an unusual destination. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 234.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 885 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 6 d. brown, a block of four used on 1868 cover from Wellington to London endorsed 'via Panama' tied by 'Wellington / 070' duplexes in black (May 8) and also cancelled on the block with 'London / Paid' arrival cds in red. The cover with backflap missing and the envelope with some sensible restoration (between 1988 and 2000), the stamps lifted for checking and replaced. Nevertheless a remarkable and rare cover by this route, blocks of four being major rarities on letter. Cert. RPSL (2000).rnProvenance: Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Sept 1988, lot 3608; Collection Major Henry Dumas, Spink, March 2000, lot 275.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 886 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 6 d. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, variety Imperforate, right hand stamp showing signs of wear, a fine used horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by indistinct numeral obliterator in black. A fine pair of rich colour and a very scarce multiple. Cert. Christie's (1991) Gi = £ 6'000.rnProvenance: Collection H. Gordon Kaye, RL, April 1991, lot 647.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 887 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 1 s. green, a fine example used on 1869 cover from Greymouth to North Anson, Maine, USA tied by numeral "20" obliterator in black. Reverse with Greymouth cds of despatch (Aug 24) and Hokitika transit cds (Sept 4). Manuscript '6' credit in red crayon adjacent and 'London / Paid' cds of transit (Nov 6) in red. Carried on Cunard Steamer 'Russia' with 'New York Paid All' entry cds (Nov 16) also on front of a scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 246.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 888 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 1 s. yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 12½, a used block of six cancelled by "070" duplexes in black (Aug 11, 1872). Minor faults incl. upper right stamp with closed tear but a scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 700+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 889 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 1 s. yellow-green, single example in a bright shade, used on 1867 cover from Christchurch to Goderich, Canada West via Panama tied by "C" obliterator in black. Christchurch despatch cds below (Oct 30) and '4d.' credit annotation in blue crayon. Reverse with ST. THOMAS transit cds (Dec 14) and Goderich arrival cds (Jan 2, 1868) in black. Cover ironed and with slight trim at left but an attractive usage to a scarce destination: by London GPO notice of Nov. 29, 1867, the New Zealand P.O. were instructed to make up Mails for St. Thomas rather than Panama. This was short-lived as the Canadian Govt. asked for Mails to be made up from Panama to New York to avoid delays. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 303.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 890 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 1 s. yellow-green, single example with a few nibbed perfs., used on 1868 cover from Invercargill to Harbour Grace, Newfoundland via Panama tied by numeral "21" obliterator with 'Invercargill / Southland' cds adjacent (Sept 3) in black. Reverse with St. Thomas transit in black and St. John's cds (Nov 9) in black and obverse with manuscript '4' (pence) credit deleted with '13' charge in blue crayon manuscript alongside 'Harbour Grace' arrival cds (Nov 10). Envelope slightly soiled but otherwise an attractive cover to a very scarce destination. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 312.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 891 New Zealand

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    1864/71: 1 s. yellow-green, a horizontal pair used on 1870 cover endorsed 'via San Francisco' to Toronto, Canada tied by bold strikes of 'Christchurch / C' duplexes in black (July 2). Handstruck "10" (cents) marking on front deleted in manuscript and replaced with "20cs." in ink, reverse with Bank safety label applied and tied by 'Auckland' cds (July 6) with Montreal and Toronto cds's (Aug 13) alongside. Top flap missing and both the stamps with defects but of splendid appearance and a rare usage. Cert. RPSL (2002, as SG 124).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 892 New Zealand

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    1871/73: 1 d. deep brown, perf. 12½ x 10, an outstanding horizontal pair in a fine shade with the engine turning very apparent behind the Queen's head, used on 1871 cover to Port Chalmers, Otago cancelled by 'Palmerston North' cds in black (Nov 27) with 'Foxton' cds adjacent (same day). Reverse with repeated Palmerston North cds, Wellington cds (Nov 28) and Port Chalmers arrival (Dec 7). Some minor scuffs to the envelope but a dramatic and very rare cover bearing extremely rare adhesives. Unique. Signed Holcombe. Cert. BPA (1993) Gi = £ 9'500 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Sept 1988, lot 3654.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 893 New Zealand

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    1871/73: 6 d. pale blue, perf. 12½ used with August 1873 2 d. vermilion on 1873 cover from Thames to Viborg, Denmark via San Francisco; these two stamps initially tied by 'Thames A/3' duplex (Jan 2). Held for further postage with 1871/73 1 d. red-brown, perf. 10 x 12½ applied and tied three weeks later by 'Thames A/3' duplex (Jan 20) in black. Manuscript '3' pence credit in red on front and 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (March 26). Reverse with Auckland transit cds and Viborg arrival (March 28) in black. A charming three colour franking to a very rare destination for Chalon Head mail. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 333.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 894 New Zealand

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    1871/73: 1 d. brown, perf. 12½, worn plate, two horizontal pairs and two single examples used on 1872 cross-written cover from Nelson to London, all tied by Nelson 'N1' duplexes in black (July 8). Reverse with London arrival datestamps (Sept) in black and in red. Stamps lifted for checking and hinged back in to place. A most unusual and scarce franking. Opinion Holcombe.rnProvenance: Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Sept 1888, lot 3679.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 895 New Zealand

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    1872/73: 2 d. orange and 6 d. blue, perf. 12½, used on 1873 cover from Auckland to New Bedford, Mass., USA via Suez, tied by 'Auckland / 1' duplexes in black (May 31) and by 'London / Paid' transit cds (Aug 13) in red. Faint 'New York / Paid All' cds in red on front with manuscript '2' cents credit in red crayon, reverse with 'New Bedford' arrival cds (Aug 25) in black. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 247.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 896 New Zealand

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    1872/73: 2 d. orange, perf. 12½ in a horizontal pair and 6 d. pale blue (2) used on large 1873 registered cover from Wanganui to Louth, Lincolnshire via Suez, endorsed "Per Book Post" and "Deeds Only" at left, tied by numeral "8" obliterators in black. Oval 'Registered / London' datestamp in red on front (Dec 31). Reverse with Wanganui (Oct 15) cds, Wellington cds and Louth arrival cds (Dec 31). Envelope faults as to be expected but a scarce usage. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 225.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 897 New Zealand

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    1872/73: 2 d. vermilion and 6 d. blue, perf. 12½, used on 1872 cover from Christchurch to Mayence / Mainz, Germany endorsed 'via San Francisco' neatly tied by 'Christchurch / C' duplexes in black (Aug 3). 'London / Paid' transit cds in red on front (Oct 2) with oval 'P-D' in red and reverse with arrival (Oct 4) in black. A fresh and fine cover to a surprisingly unusual destination for Chalon mail, carried from Honolulu to San Francisco by the Steamer 'Olympia' which was chartered solely for this one trip due to breakdowns of normal contract vessels. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 336.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 898 New Zealand

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    1872/73: 6 d. pale blue, a horizontal pair of fine impression used on 1872 envelope from Kaiapoi to Milan, Italy endorsed 'via Suez & Brindisi' tied by bold strikes of numeral "16" obliterators in black. Reverse with KAIAPOI despatch and Christchurch cds (March 1), Dunedin cds (March 7), Brindisi cds (May 9) and Milan arrival cds. Fresh and very fine cover, just two Chalon Head covers are recorded to Italy. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 365.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 899 New Zealand

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    1872/73: 6 d. pale blue, three single examples, all used on 1872 cover from Auckland to San Francisco endorsed 'p. Nevada' at left, tied by 'Auckland / 1' duplexes in black (Feb 23). 'San Francisco / Paid All' cds at left in red (March 27). A fresh and fine cover. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 353.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 900 New Zealand

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    1871/73: 6 d. pale blue, perf. 12½, single example used on 1873 cover from Lawrence to Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA tied by indistinct obliterator with Lawrence despatch cds alongside (Aug 2). Handstamped at upper left with circular manuscript DETAINED / FOR / 2d. / POSTAGE in black. Reverse with two Dunedin cds's (Aug 4, Oct 4) and cover later mailed with the addition of 1871 1 d. brown, worn plate, horizontal pair and cancelled by 'Dunedin / 0' duplex in black (Oct 6). Thence mailed via Suez and London with 'Paid' cds in red (Dec 30) and 'New York / Paid All' datestamp of transit (Jan 15, 1874) in red all on obverse. The 1 d. pair has been lifted to display the 'DETAINED' handstamp and hinged at lower left. A scarce and appealing cover. Certs. Holcombe (1988), RPSL (2006).rnProvenance: Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Sept 1988, lot 3691; Collection John Woolfe, Spink, Oct 2006, lot 249.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 901 New Zealand

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    1873 (July): 2 d. vermilion, wmk. NZ, perf. 12½, a horizontal strip of three used on 1873 cover from Palmerston to Huddersfield, UK cancelled by numeral "04" obliterators in black. The strip, from Row 18, positions 4-5-6 and thus showing the pronounced retouches to the plate. Reverse with Palmerston cds of despatch (Aug 30), Dunedin cds and Hudderfield arrival cds (Nov 4). Flap tear on reverse but an attractive and scarce cover. Signed Holcombe.rnProvenance: Collection "Antipodes", Corinphila sale 79, Sept 1988.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 902 New Zealand

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    1873 (Aug): 2 d. vermilion, wmk. Lozenges and Invicta, perf. 12½, a used example of fine colour, tied to 1873 cover to from Port Chalmers to Tokomairiro by bold "18" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with Port Chalmers despatch cds (Oct 28) and Dunedin and Milton datestamps. Flap missing but a rare usage of this stamp on letter. Cert. BPA (2019).rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 11 Oct 1989, lot 1393.rn                  Collection Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreve, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2515.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 904 New Zealand

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    1931/35: Arms 'Stamp Duty' £ 4 light blue, an unused example on Cowan paper, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 210 CHF

    Lot# : 905 New Zealand

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    1931/35: Arms 'Stamp Duty' £ 5 indigo-blue, an unused example on Cowan paper, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 210 CHF

    Lot# : 906 New Zealand

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    1936/39: Arms 'Stamp Duty' 35 s. orange-yellow, an unused example on Wiggins-Teape hard paper with vertical mesh, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. An extremely rare and elusive stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 8'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 907 New Zealand

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    1940/58: Arms 'Stamp Duty' £ 2 bright purple, an unused example on Wiggins-Teape chalk surfaced paper with vertical mesh, watermark 'NZ / Star' inverted, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 908 New Zealand

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    1940/58: Arms 'Stamp Duty' £ 3 green, an unused example on Wiggins-Teape chalk surfaced paper with vertical mesh, watermark 'NZ / Star' inverted, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 250.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 909 New Zealand

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    Postal Fiscal 1939: 35/- on 35 s.orange-yellow, an unused example on thick, opaque Cowan chalk surfaced paper with horizontal mesh, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A very elsuive stamp. Cert. BPA (1998) Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 910 New Zealand

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    Postal Fiscal 1931/40: New Value Surcharges, an unused set of four, on Wiggins Teape chalk surfaced paper fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A scarce set Gi = £1'100.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 911 New Zealand

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    Postal Fiscal 1931/40: £ 3 10 s. rose, an unused example on thick, opaque Cowan chalk surfaced paper with horizontal mesh, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A very elusive stamp Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 912 New Zealand

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    Postal Fiscal 1931/40: £ 4 10 s. deep olive-grey, an unused example on thick, opaque Cowan chalk surfaced paper with horizontal mesh, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A very rare 'key' stamp Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 913 New Zealand

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    1862/1967c.: Collection with 1862/64 wmk. Large Star 3 d. brown-lilac, 6 d. brown-black and 1 s. yellow-green both used with clear margins, good range of perforated Chalons incl. fine examples of 4 d. deep rose, 4 d. yellow and 1 s. green, 1874/78 with range of Surface Printed issues incl. advertising on reverse and cancellation interest, 1906 ½ d. and 1 d. with special Exhibition cancels, 1913 Exhibition optd. 1 d. used, 1920 Victory set of six used, 1931 Smiling Boys set used, through to 1960's and some later issues incl. a useful range of Officials.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 914 New Zealand

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    1857/1970c.: Collection on Davo album leaves, with a fine range of Chalon Heads including imperforates unused and used, with 1857 no wmk. 1 d. orange unused, 1862/64 Large Star 1 d. red shades (2) perf. 13, 1864 wmk. NZ imperf. 1 d., 2 d., 6 d. and 1 s. used, Chalons perf. with 1864/71 range unused or used, 1874 1 d. lilac unused, 3 d. brown unused, 4 d. maroon unused, 1882/1900 Postage & Revenue incl. 8 d. blue and 1 s. red-brown unused, 1899 Pictorial definitives unused set of 14 with both 2½ d. values unused, 1906 Exhibition set of four unused, 1909 defintive set of eight unused, 1913 Exhibtion set of four, 1915/29 definitive set of 15 unused, 1920 Victory set unused, 1926 2 s. deep blue adn 3 s. mauve unused, 1931 Smiling Boys unused, thereafter with complete run incl. Birds miniature sheets to 1966, Postal Fiscals with Arms set to 30 s. brown complete and £ 2 10 s. red unused, 1944 Life Insurance set of five unused, Officials with 1907 pictorials optd. incl. 2 s. and 5 s. unused (certs.), Stamp Duty 2 s. blue and 5 s. green optd., 1910 set of five unused, 1933 5 s. green unused (cert.), 1936/45 pictorial set of 14 optd. unused, 1940 set unused, condition variable on the earlies but generally fine thereafter with some useful stamps noted.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 915 Nova Scotia

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    1860/63: A remarkable group (8 items) of American Bank Note Co. imperforate card paper Proofs with 1 c. in scarlet (unissued) optd. diagonal SPECIMEN in green, 2 c. grey-purple in a block of twelve (2 x 6) printed in issued colour with diagonal SPECIMEN in red showing partial imprint; 8½ c. in scarlet (unissued) in a block of four with partial imprint optd. SPECIMEN diaagonally in green, 8½ c. in issued colour of green imperforate on wove paper in a single and pair, perf. example in faded yellow and a vertical imprint strip of four from left of sheet on India paper optd. SPECIMEN in red; and imperforate Proof on card paper 12½ c. black - a spectacular block of twenty (10 x 2) from the top of the sheet all optd. SPECIMEN diagonally in red showing two complete ABN imprints in top margin and two partial imprints at sides. A rare and generally very fine group.
    Starting bid : 1,700 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 916 Southern Rhodesia

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    1899/1980: Collection Southern Rhodesia with hundreds stamps used/unused incl. 1892 BSAC definitives up to £2, 1896 definitives up to 4 s., 1905 Victoria falls, Southern Rhodesia issues and later commemorative issues until Independence, in addition Nyassaland 1891/1963 collection with 1903 definitives up to £1.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 917 Sudan

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    1931/51: Airmail collection of covers including redirected GB-Port Sudan cover, two covers with "Insufficently Paid for Despatch by Airmail" cachets, taxed cover to GB, 1932 Northern Rhodesia cover, 1932 cover with South Africa and Sudan adhesives with 'Posted Out of Course' cachet, First Flight Nyasaland cover to Sudan (1934), 1936 cover from GB to El Obeid and back, some further Imperial Airways flight covers, Sweden incoming cover etc.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 920 Sansibar

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    1874: India OHMS 1 a. blue, a used irregular block of thirty-one (8 x 4, less the lower right corner stamp), all cancelled by readable ZANZIBAR squared circle datestamps (July 3, 1886) in black (Type KD6). Some toning and slight perf. separation not affecting the dramatic appearance of a rare and extraordinary large multiple Gi = £ 4'340.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 921 Sansibar

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    1936: Silver Jubilee of Sultan Khalifa bin Harub, De La Rue Imperforate Proofs for the 10 c., 20 c. and 30 c. values in issued colour, all on paper ex the DLR archives with manuscript notation at right "Approved for die & colours 16/9/36". Fresh and very fine, a unique group, illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton on page 6674.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 922 Sansibar

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    1952: De La Rue Essay for 1 s. value, the entire design on car (47 x 31 mm.) hand-painted, with vignette in emerald-green and brown, frame in brown picked out in Chinese white, largely as accepted for the high values of the issue. Illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton on page 6678 and a wonderful example of the detailed brilliance of the printing company. Unique.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 923 Sansibar

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    1934: Cover sent unpaid with reverse showing "Zanzibar / Paquebot" datestamp (Oct 27) on reverse, taxed with circular 'T' mark somewhat overlapped by Postage 1926/30 rouletted 18 c. black on orange and 1930/33 2 c. black on salmon (2) and 3 c. black on rose all tied by "Reg / Zanzibar" datestamp (Nov 8) in black. The 3 c. with small contemporary tear at right not greatly affecting the fine appearance.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1223.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 924 Sansibar

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    1930: Cover from Kampala to the Poste Restante at Zanzibar underpaid with 1 c. brown tied by "Kampala" cds (June 25) in black. Taxed with two 'T' markings deleted in red ink, with 1926/30 Postage Due 21 c. black on orange tied by "Zanzibar" cds (July 1) in black. The Postage Due scored through in red ink with manuscript 'Charges Paid' in red below and the cover readdressed back to Kampala (July 14). Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 925 Sansibar

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    1926/30: Postage Due 25 c. black on magenta, 12 c. black on greenish and 3 c. black on orange, all used on piece cancelled by 'Zanzibar' datestamps (Nov 14, 1929) in black. Typical slight staining from glue used for original adherence, a very rare example of two of the rarest used values (the 12 c. and 25 c.) on the same piece Gi = £ 1'970.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 926 Sansibar

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    1926/30: Postage Due 25 c. black on magenta, imperf. x roulette 10, an un-cancelled used example (pre-1929 usage) showing variety "25 cent.s" for "25 cents.", a fresh and fine example of an extremely rare stamp Gi = £ 4'000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1226.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 927 Sansibar

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    1930: Cover from Kampala to the Poste Restante at Zanzibar underpaid with 1 c. brown and 10 c. black tied by "Kampala" cds (July 15) in black. Taxed with 'T' marking in black, with 1930 Postage Due 6 c. black on yellow tied by "Zanzibar" cds (July 21) in black. The Postage Due  with manuscript 'Charges Paid' in red above and the cover readdressed back to Kampala (Aug 18). Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 928 Sansibar

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    1935: Airmail cover from Great Britain to the High Court, Zanzibar franked at 6 d. rate from Wellington, Shropshire (July 28) with framed "T" mark on front. Taxed on arrival with vertical strip of three 1933  Postage Due 25 c. black on lilac all tied by "Zanzibar" double arc datestamps (Aug 6) in black. Part flap missing but a rare and remarkable cover.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1234.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 929 Sansibar

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    1935: De La Rue Imperforate Proofs for proposed Postage Due Issue, with the 5 c. value printed in violet, scarlet, green, brown, ultramarine and grey - the colours utilised for the issue, all on DLR archive Appendix sheet (dated 1st Nov, 1935) with annotations of the values to be applied to the colours in manuscript ink at left. Rare and wonderful page, illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton on page 6679. Unique.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 15 Dec 1993, lot 1254.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 930 Sansibar

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    1949: Registered airmail cover from Kuwait to the British Embassy in Zanzibar franked by 1948 1 a. on 1 d. (2) and 3 a. on 3 d. violet (4) tied by double arc "Kuwait" cds's in black. Taxed on arrival by 1936 Postage Due 1 s. grey in a vertical pair tied by "Reg. / Zanzibar" cds (Oct 7) in black with further strike alongside. Extremely rare use of the Postage Due high value on letter.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1238.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 931 Sansibar

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    1936/55: Collection on leaves with Silver Jubilee set of four unused, used and perf. SPECIMEN, 1944 Al-Busaid set of four unused, used and perf. SPECIMEN, Victory set of two unused, used and perf. SPECIMEN, 1948 RSW set unused and used and the set used on registered cover, 1952/55 set of fifteen unused and used, 1936/52 Postage Dues unused (both printings) and perf. SPECIMEN. A fine lot Gi = £ 800+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 932 Sansibar

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    1926/62: The magnificent Postage Due collection on leves with rouletted 1926 issue unused complete excl. the 12 c. and 25 c. values with "cent.s" varieties in unused pairs of the 3 c., 9 c. (two), 15 c., 18 c., 20 c., 21 c., 31 c., 50 c. values and single 75 c.; 18 c. and 21 c. values in sheets of ten (2 x 5) each showing the variety;  "cent.s" variety in used pairs of the 9 c. (two), 15 c. (two) 18 c. (four, both colours), 20 c., 21 c. (two) together with 9 c. and 15 c. pairs showing the variety on single 1934 cover, used exaamples incl. the 50 c. and 75 c.; 1930/33 rouletted set of six unused and used, 1936/52 set (both printings) fine used. An excellent collection Gi = £ 6'500+.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750 CHF

    Lot# : 933 Sansibar

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    Zanzibar: Group seven covers with philatelic covers incl. 1910 registered cover with 1895 'Zanzibar' ovpt on India 3 r. green & brown, the 1896, 1899, and 1926 definitive sets with their lower denominations as multi-colour set covers, and 1903 consular service cover with the Zanzibar definitives tied in New York (US stamp partially detached).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1326 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1787/90: Group of four promissory notes, (Cambiali) all from Smyrne, incl. 1787 (Feb. 1) letter to Amsterdam, another of 1787 (May 4) to Marseille, 1789 note to Venice as well as the last of 1790 (Aug. 6) to Cremona.rnProvenance: Collection P. Vollmeier.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1622 Batum

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    1919 (Nov 20): British Occupation 5 r. brown on buff, a used example on 1920 cover to Constantinople, tied by "Batum" cyrillic datestamp in black (March 14) with repeated strike at left. Pencil 'T' on front and reverse, flap missing, with Scutari, Constantinople arrival cds's. Age spots and small envelope faults but an extremely rare issue on commercial letter.rnrnProvenance: Collection Milo D. Rowell, RL, London, 28 Oct 1992, lot 5.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF
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