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  • Lot# : 3975 Grenada

    1854: Cover to London prepaid '2/-' in red manuscript for double rate, struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / GRENADA" in red, with London 'Paid' arrival datestamp (Sept 18) in red at right. Reverse with minor flap fault and double arc 'Grenada' despatch datestamp in black (Aug 25), A rare handstamp and particularly fine for this marking Gi = £ 2'000.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 21 Sept 2004, lot 3062.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3976 Grenada

    1858/60: Great Britain 1856 1 s. green, a fine wing margin used example on small 1859 piece cancelled by superb strike of "A15" obliterator in black with 'Grenada' cds above (Aug 10). Rare and most attractive Gi = £ 1'800.rnProvenance: RL, London, 28 March 1951, lot 362.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3977 Grenada

    1861: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value in deep black on India paper applied to card (23 x 26 mm.), the completed design with framelines, fresh and very fine. An exceptional example of the engraver Jeens's work and a very rare Proof.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3978 Grenada

    First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 1 d. bluish green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, a used example cancelled by circular 'B' datestamp of St. Mark's (8 July 1862) in black Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3979 Grenada

    First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 1 d. bluish green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, a used horizontal strip of five, lightly cancelled by St. George's "A15" obliterator in black. Rare and most attractive, an important multiple in the foremost quality Gi = £ 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3980 Grenada

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    First Issue, No Watermark 1862 (May): 1 d. green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, an unused block of four of lovely fresh colour, superb large part og., lower pair unmounted og. Ex the 'Mayfair Find'. Cert. A. Diena (1963) Gi = £ 200+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 3981 Grenada

    First Issue, No Watermark 1862 (May): 1 d. green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, an unused block of thirty corner marginal from lower right of sheet and showing the marginal guideline at base, light age spot upper right and one or two stamps with minor bends, large part og. with nearly all unmounted og. A spectacular and beautiful multiple Gi = £ 1'500+.rnProvenance: 'Mayfair Find', Harmers, London, 9 Nov 1925, ex lots 24-27.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3982 Grenada

    First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 6 d. lake-red, no wmk., perforated 11¼, an unused example on horizontally laid paper, marginal from right of sheet, probably from the perforation Trials undertaken by Perkins Bacon, fresh vibrant colour, miniscule hinge thin, part og. A delightful and rare stamp Gi = £ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3983 Grenada

    1861. Cancelled Stamps for Rowland Hill’s nephew Ormond HillrnOn 18 April 1861 Ormond Hill, the nephew of Rowland Hill, wrote to Joshua Butters Bacon the head of Perkins Bacon and Co.:rn“My dear Sir, Two or three of my friends who are collectors of Postage Stamps have asked me to procure for them specimens of new or uncommon stamps whenever I have it in my power. It occurs to me that perhaps you may be able to give me a few ...”rnHe added on 24 April:rn“... I should be glad to have six stamps of each kind ...”rnOn 15 August J. Upham (for J.B. Bacon) sent the stamps to Pearson Hill with the following letter:rn“Dear Sir, I beg now to send you as promised ... an envelope addressed to Ormond Hill Esq. containing 6 obliterated impressions of each of the stamps named in the list and request you will take two of each for Rowland Hill Esq. and yourself and then seal the package and forward it together with a letter which you will also find addressed to him, to Mr. Ormond Hill.”rnIt turned out that the supply of the Crown Agents‘ property was given without authority.rnOrmond Hill was not asked to return the „specimens“, and in fact, all were treated as private property. Nevertheless, the case destroyed Perkins Bacon as future printers for the Crown Agents.rnFrom Peter Jaffe in "Cancelled by Perkins Bacon“, published for Spink & Son Ltd by James Bendon Ltd. (1998).rnrn1861 (June 3): 3 d. rose, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, imperforate at right, boldly struck with CANCELLED obliterator in black, position 3 in the Jaffé reconstructed block of six adjoining the ex Messenger and Hackmey example, but not recorded or illustrated in that superb handbook. Delightful appearance and very rare: just three examples are recorded, one of which is housed in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Gi = £ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3984 Grenada

    1861 (June 3): 6 d. rose, no wmk., a used horizontal strip of four, of lovely delicate colour, cancelled by four strikes of the "A15" obliterator in black. A few inconsequential wrinkles, a most attractive and scarce multiple Gi = £ 360+.rnProvenance: Collection G. L. Pilkington, SG, London, 27-29 Sept 1967; Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 44.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3985 Grenada

    Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 6 d. rose, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, a used block of four and a used block of six (2 x 3), rejoined to form the original block of ten, with sheet marginal watermark on the lower pair, of lovely colour and all lightly cancelled by "A15" obliterators in black. A beautiful block and a fine piece of philately to rejoin the blocks: as such they represent the largest known used multiple of the 6 d, value of this issue.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lots 57 and 58.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3986 Grenada

    Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 6 d. vermilion, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, a used example on 1873 cover to Trinidad endorsed 'per Mail' tied by "A15" obliterator with 'Grenada' despatch datestamp (Jan 4) alongside in black. Manuscript '4' (pence) credit in red crayon at left and reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds of receipt (Jan 5) in black. A few minor imperfections but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3987 Grenada

    1873 (Jan): 1 d. deep green, wmk. Small Star sideways, clean cut perf. 15, the famous used horizontal pair of excellent depth of colour, variety "Imperforate Between", lightly cancelled by 'Grenada' cds (Jan 07, 1873) in black. A stunning and exceptional item of consummate rarity Gi = £ 14'000.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 26 Nov 1963, lot 211; Collection J.L. ‘Bobbie’ Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983, lot 316; Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 84.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3988 Grenada

    1873/74: 6 d. orange-vermilion, wmk. Large Star sideways, Intermediate perf. 15, a used horizontal strip of three of lovely colour, cancelled by circular "C" datestamps of St. Partick's (May 7, 1874). Charming and scarce.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 384.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3989 Grenada

    Surcharge on Fiscal 1875 (July): 1 s. surcharged in blue on deep mauve, wmk. Large Star, perf. 14, an unused example, centred to left, of vibrant bright colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Superb and rare Gi = £ 700.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 385.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3990 Grenada

    1875 (Dec): 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star upright, comb perf. 14 at Somerset House, an unused block of ten (2 x 5) of splendid rich colour, fresh and extremely fine, large part og. with four stamps unmounted og. A magnificent and rare multiple in the foremost quality Gi = £ 850+rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 392.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 3991 Grenada

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    1875 (Dec): 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star upright, line perf. 15 by Perkins Bacon, a used example, well centred and of fine appearance, lightly cancelled by circular "Grenada / B" datestamp of Victoria in black (October 1877). This small printing of just 40 sheets was line perforated by Perkins Bacon to replace spoiled sheets comb perforated at Somerset House. Ten examples are believed known in used condition (although Alfred Charlton recorded just the Hackmey strip of four and three single examples) - extraordinarily rare. Cert. RPSL (2006) Gi = £ 2'250.rnProvenance: Collection W. Danforth Walker RDP.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3992 Grenada

    1878 (Aug): 1 d. green, wmk. Small Star sideways, Intermediate perf. 15, an unused example of lovely colour and near perfect centering, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare thus Gi = £ 250.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 395.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3993 Grenada

    1878 (Aug): 6 d. deep vermilion, wmk. Small Star sideways, Intermediate perf. 15, an unused example of lovely fresh colour, part og. A rare stamp. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3994 Grenada

    1873/74: 6 d. orange-vermilion, wmk. Large Star, Intermediate perf. 15, two used examples on 1874 cover, with complete contents, mailed to Luxborough, near Taunton tied by light strikes of the St. George's "A15" obliterator with 'Grenada' cds adjacent (Oct 10). Reverse with erroneous Loughborough cds (Nov 14), and Taunton and Washford datestamps (Nov 15). Slight strenghening of opening tears at top but a fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3995 Grenada

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    1879 (Dec): 1 d. pale green on thin paper, wmk. Small Star upright, rough perf. 15, two horizontal pairs used on 1881 entire letter to London, Duncan correspondence, endorsed 'p.pkt.' at lower leftall tied by 'Grenada' datestamps (Feb 27) in black and by 'London / Paid' arrival cds in red (March 14). A few peripheral age spots of no great significance, a generally fine and most attractive usage. Cert. BPA (1975).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3996 Grenada

    1881 (April): 1 d. green, wmk. Small Star sideways, rough perf. 14½, an unused horizontal strip of three of rich colour, superbly centred for this issue, wrinkly large part og. Rare and fine Gi = £ 420+-rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 128.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3997 Grenada

    Type 7 Surcharge 1881 (April): ½ d. deep mauve, wmk. Large Star sideways, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from top of sheet showing central guideline in margin and the marginal watermark, variety "Imperforate", good margins all round and of fine appearance, unused without gum. An attractive pair Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 3998 Grenada

    Type 7 Surcharge 1881 (April): ½ d. deep mauve, wmk. Large Star sideways, an unused example (Row 9, stamp 4), variety "OSTAGE for POSTAGE", some minor blunted perfs. at top, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 190.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3999 Grenada

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    Type 7 Surcharge 1881 (April): ½ d. deep mauve, wmk. Large Star sideways, an unused block of eight (4 x 2), marginal from left of sheet, eighth stamp showing variety HALF PENNY surcharge without hyphen, fresh and very fine, large part og. with six stamps unmounted og. A fine and most attractive multiple. Cert. RPSL (1967) Gi = £ 340+.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4000 Grenada

    Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Large Star, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from right of sheet and showing the watermark lines in margin, variety "Imperforate Between" , of fresh colour and delightful appearance, very fine, large part og. Most attractive and very rare Gi = £ 6'500+.rnProvenance: Provenance: Collection L.J. Gilbert-Lodge, Harmers, London, 11-12 Feb 1957, lot 129; Spink, London, 6 May 1998, lot 540.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4001 Grenada

    Type 9 Surcharge 1881 (April): 4 d. blue, wmk. Large Star, an unused horizontal pair of fine deep colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 280+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4002 Grenada

    Type 9 Surcharge 1881 (April): 4 d. blue, wmk. Large Star, two examples used on double rate 1882 cover to London, Duncan correspondence, blurred strikes of  possibly the"A15" obliterator in black, backstamped 'Grenada' cds (Jan 27) in black with 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Feb 13) in red. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4003 Grenada

    Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Broad Star, an unused example in a rich shade, showing variety "No Stop", fresh and fine appearance, part og. A scarce stamp Gi =  £ 550.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 1951; Collection W.A. Frazer, Spink, London, 30 Oct 2003, lot 1480.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4004 Grenada

    Type 9 Surcharge 1881 (April): 4 d. blue, wmk. Broad Star, an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4), from upper left corner of the sheet showing the Broad Star watermarks in margin at top and lines and letters at left, a block of truly outstanding colour and freshness, lower left stamp with slightest of gums thins otherwise superb, large part og. with most stamps unmounted og. A rarity of the issue and a splendid and famous multiple Gi = £ 5'600+.rnProvenance Collection G.L. Pilkington, SG, London, 27--29 Sept 1967, lot 489; Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 176.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4005 Grenada

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    Manuscript Provisional 1886: 1 d. orange Revenue stamp, overprinted in manuscript diagonally reading "Postage" in black ink, a used example cancelled clearly by large part "Grenada / C" handstamp of Sauteurs. An exceptional example of this very rare provisional (see footnote in SG under Gi. 29). Dealer's violet marking just showing through at base of 'C' of cancellation noted for accuracy only. A very rare stamp with just three examples recorded in black ink. For further information see the article by W. Danforth Walker RDP enclosed with the lot. Cert. APS (2006) Gi = £ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4006 Grenada

    1883: 1 d. carmine, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused marginal block of nine, of fresh colour and showing the central row tête-bêche, small stain on one stamp not affecting the frontal appearance, unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4007 Grenada

    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Oct 1): 1 d. on 1½ d. orange, an unused example showing variety "PFNCE for PENCE" in green surcharge, slight aging, part og. Gi = £ 300.rnProvenance: RL, London, 20 Jan 1982, lot 378.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4008 Grenada

    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Oct 1): 1 d. on 1½ d. orange, an unused block of nine (3x 3), sixth stamp showing variety "THRFE for THREE" in green surcharge, large part toasted og. Fine appearance Gi = £ 700+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4009 Grenada

    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Oct 1): 1 d. on 1½ d. orange, a used block of six (3 x 2), cancelled by 'Grenada' datestamps (Sept 17, 1887) in black. Slight stain at left on one but a scarce multiple Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4010 Grenada

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    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Oct 1): 1 d. on 1½ d. orange, a horizontal strip of four used on 1886 mourning envelope to Hamburg, all tied by three strikes of 'Grenada' datestamp (Oct 2) in black. Reverse with Hamburg arrival cds (Oct 19): Charming and extremely rare. Cert. BPA (1975).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4011 Grenada

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    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Dec): 1 d. on 1 s. orange, an unused horizontal pair of fresh colour, right hand stamp showing variety in green surcharge "Wide Space between ONE and SHILLING", large part og. Cert. RPSL (1958) Gi = £ 425.rnProvenance: Derek Bolton; Collection W.A. Frazer, Spink, London, 30 Oct 2003, lot 1504.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 4012 Grenada

    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Dec): 1 d. on 1 s. orange, wmk. Small Star, an unused block of four of rich colour, slightest of age spots on large part og. A rare stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 680+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 486.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4013 Grenada

    Type 16 Surcharge 1883 (March 31): 4 d. on 2 s. orange, a used horizontal pair, the right hand example (Row 5, stamp 6), showing variety "Upright "d" in 4d.", cancelled by central 'Grenada' datestamp (31 March 1888), on the First day of Issue. Scarce Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4014 Grenada

    Type 16 Surcharge 1888 (March 31): 4 d. on 2 s. orange, a used example on 1888 cover to London tied by 'Grenada' datestamp (May 25) in black with information strike alongside. Reverse with London arrival (June 9) on reverse. Some toning but a scarce usage on letter.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4015 Grenada

    Type 16 Surcharge 1883 (March 31): 4 d. on 2 s. orange, 5 mm. gap, an unused block of four of fine colour, superb and fresh, large part og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 280+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 497.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4016 Grenada

    Type 17 Surcharge 1889 (Dec): ½ d. on 2 s. orange, an unused block of six of fine colour, fifth stamp showing variety in green surcharge "Wide Space between TWO and SHILLINGS", superb and fresh but for a couple of age spots on large part og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 215+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 505.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4017 Grenada

    Type 18 Surcharge 1890 (Dec): 1 d. on 2 s. orange, an unused block of thirty-six (9 x 4), of wonderous fresh colour and, bar a few minor age spots not affecting the lovely appearance, superb large part og. or mostly unmounted og. A splendid and very scarce large multiple Gi = £ 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4018 Grenada

    Type 19 Surcharge 1891 (Jan): 1 d. on 2 s. orange, an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4) of suuperb freshness, eleventh stamp showing variety in green surcharge "First "S" in SHILLINGS Inverted", some minor spltting on perfs. secured by hinges, large part og. A splendid large multiple Gi = £ 1'675+.rnProvenance: Collection G.L. Pilkington, SG, London, 27-29 Sept 1967; SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 513.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4019 Grenada

    Type 19 Surcharge 1891 (Jan): 1 d. on 8 d. grey-brown, two used blocks of twelve (6 x 2) showing twelve tête-bêche pairs, used on 1891 large registered 2 d. postal stationery envelope to Bristol, trimmed at left and flap tear, all tied by circular "D" village datestamps (Feb 23) in blue and by 'Grenada' datestamps in black. 'Registered / London' transit in black on front (March 12) and reverse with Bristol arrival cds. Despite imperfections, a remarkable and very rare 2 shilling rate cover Gi = £ 840 off cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4020 Grenada

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    Type 20 Surcharge 1891 (Dec): 2½ d. on 8 d. grey-brown, an unused horizontal pair, both stamps showing variety "Surcharge Double, One Inverted", fresh and fine with large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'100.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4021 Grenada

    1899 (Sept): 2 d. mauve & brown, an unused example, variety "Watermark Crown CA Reversed", fresh and fine, superb large part og. Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4022 Grenada

    1894 (Nov 2): Keyplate Essay for proposed 6 d. value (annotated alongside "4 d."), perforated on small piece of the Appendix sheet with printed Duty Plate in deep green and top label with GRENADA handpainted in deep greenish-black. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton on page 3638. Unique.rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 12 June 1991, lot 1172.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4023 Grenada

    1902: De La Rue Die Proof for the 5 s. value, Country Name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped '1 MAR. 02' at top in blue. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4024 Grenada

    1904/06: Definitive set of ten values unused, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4025 Grenada

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    Badge of the Colony 1906 (Jan): 2 d. orange, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example of good colour, variety "Watermark Inverted", large part og. Rare. Cert. BPA (2005) Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4026 Grenada

    1907: De La Rue Master Die Proof with uncleared surrounds for the completed design without Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '23 OCT. 07' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 179.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4027 Grenada

    1907: De La Rue composite Essay for the 10 s. value, with central vignette printed in deep blue-green inset and imperforate Frame surround printed in orange-red, applied to large card (90 x 114 mm.) ex the DLR archives, dated at top "15 SEP. 1907" in blue and marked 'Dupl.' at lower left. A delightful and unique Proof, illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 3649.rnPencil notations on reverse 'to obtain uniformity with the stamps of the lower values...Badge design being very popular'.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 178.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4028 Grenada

    1908/11: De la Rue Colour Trial for the 5 s. value, imperforate on wmk. Multiple Crown CA smooth surfaced paper, printed in pale blue-green & purple, without gum. Rare and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4029 Grenada

    1912/13: De La Rue Die Proof for George V Duty Plate "½d." and GRENADA country legend only, printed in black on glazed white card, dated '18 AUG.12' in blue. Scarce and fine.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 186.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4030 Grenada

    1912/13: De La Rue Die Proof for George V Duty Plate "10s." and GRENADA country legend only, printed in black on glazed white card, dated '14 SEP.12' in blue. Scarce and fine.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 194.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4031 Grenada

    1921/31: De La Rue Die Proof for George V Duty Plate "2/6 d." and GRENADA country legend only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING at right and dated '9/1/29' in pencil. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4032 Grenada

    1935: Silver Jubilee, De La Rue Master Die Proof on India paper, printed in black and applied to thick card (45 x 35 mm.) with country name and frame only, without vignette and Duty Plate, with manuscript Printer's Die numbers in ink above. A wonderful Proof of great rarity.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4033 Grenada

    1938/50: 10 s. slate-blue & bright carmine (narrow frames), the 1943 printing, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, fresh and very fine, browned large part og., lower stamps unmounted og. A rare multiple Gi = £ 900+.rnProvenance: Bridger & Kay, London, 22-23 Sept 1980, lot 1093.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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