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  • Lot# : 4386 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1847 (April 16): Lady McLeod (5 c.) blue, an unused example in a vibrant deep shade with huge margins all round for this stamp, merest ironed wrinkle on reverse mentioned solely for accuracy and in no way detracting from the marvellous appearance of this beautiful stamp. Without gum and washed to remove the Ferrari trefoil. Stamp #M2 in the census, illustrated in "Trinidad, A Philatelic History" on page 252. Sublime and exceptional, in this describer's opinion the finest known example. Cert. RPSL (2001) Gi = £ 35'000.rnProvenance: Collection Philippe Ferrari de la Renotière, Druout, Paris, sale 10, 18-20 June 1924, lot 636.rnNote: This is the first stamp issued to prepay postage in the British Commonwealth and, except for the printing process (evidently by lithography from an original engraving) is in exactly the same size and format as the 1840 1 d. black.rnNote: It is possible that 500, maybe 1'000 examples were printed. At the present time students of the issue have recorded 90 stamps in varying condition either on or off cover.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 25,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4387 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) purple-brown on blued paper, unused examples: two singles, a horizontal pair and a block of eight, all of good colour, large margins all round, with large part or unmounted og. A fine group Gi = £ 250+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4388 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) blue on blued paper in a rich shade, an unused block of fifteen (5 x 3), marginal from left of sheet with large margins all round, large part or unmounted og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 340+.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4389 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) blue on blued paper in a rich shade, a used example with clear to large margins all round on 1852 entire letter to Greenock, Scotland endorsed 'p. packet' tied by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. Manuscript '1/-' due upon delivery, backstamped with double arc 'Trinidad' cds (July 10), London cds in red (Aug 2) and Greenock arrival in blue. Slight file folds do not affect the fine appearance of a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4390 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) deep blue on blued paper in a rich shade, an unused example with large margins all round, large part og. Cert. RPSL (1963) Gi = £ 150.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4391 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) grey on blued paper, an unused block of four with good margins all round, tiny scissor cut in margin between the stamps at left otherwise fine, large part og. Scarce Gi. = £ 320+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4392 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) grey on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round on 1853 entire letter to Greenock, tied by numeral obliterator in black. Endorsed 'pr. Packet' at left and charged '1/-' due in manuscript upon receipt, with reverse showing 'Trinidad' double arc cds (Jan 11), circuar despatch (1 / Jan 11) in black and red London cds (Feb 3) and faint Greenock arrival. File fold crosses the adhesive but most attractive and scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4393 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish-grey on blued paper, choice used examples (7) from the 4th consignment, all with good to large margins all round, on album page ex Sir John Marriott RDP, fresh and very fine with numeral '1' and '2' handstamps in black Gi = £ 560.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 57.rn 
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4394 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish grey on blued paper, a used example with large margins all round on 1853 cover to Port of Spain, tied by bold "2" numeral obliterator of San Fernando in black. Reverse with despatch cds (2 / June 16) in black. File fold and spike hole on front panel but scarce.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4395 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, an unused example with part og., and used (4) with corner marginal example cancelled by "2" numeral, a further single example and an attractive horizontal pair also cancelled at San Fernando. Scarce and attractive selection Gi = £ 480+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4396 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1854/57: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) deep purple on white paper, an unused block of six (3 x 2) of good colour and with large margins all round, fine large part og. and (1 d.) dark grey in an unused block of four, similarly fine, large part og. Gi = £ 400+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4397 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1854/57: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) rose-red on white paper, a used horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round, and a fine appearing horizontal strip of three, ample to large margins, fine but for ironed diagonal bend; nevertheless scarce multiples Gi = £ 350+.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 811 (the strip of three).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4398 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1852 (Sept): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on yellowish, fine impression, a used example in a bright shade from the 1st consignment with good to huge margins all round, marginal from top of sheet, slight hinge thin in margin of no significance, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. A beautiful example of a very rare stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (1973) Gi = £ 1'700.rnProvenance: Collection Tomasini; Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 4 Oct 1973, ex lot 126.rn 
    Starting bid : 650 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4399 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1852 (Sept): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on yellowish, a used example in a deep shade from the 1st consignment with large even margins all round tied to 1853 entire letter to Paris by numeral "1" of Port of Spain in black and by framed "COLONIES / &c. ART 13" handstamp applied in London in red. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds and single ring (1 / May 10) despatch cds in black; London transit (May 30) and Paris arrivals. Whilst rated as single for Trinidad and Great Britain (under ½ an ounce) charged at double rate on arrival with '15' décimes charge mark deleted and altered to '30' in manuscript as found to be above 7½ grams. A splendid and very rare cover. Cert. BPA (1963).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4400 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1853 (Feb): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on bluish cartridge paper, a used example in a rich deep shade, good even margins all round, superbly cancelled by numeral "6" in black of AROUCA. Slightest ironed bend not detracting from appearance, nor mentioned on certificates. A rare stamp. Certs. RPSL (1945), BPA (1995) Gi = £ 1'900.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock; Corinphila sale 91, March 1996, lot 6069.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4401 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Second Issue 1855 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on thin white paper, a used example in a lovely sky-blue shade, marginal from the top left corner of the sheet of 54 subjects, huge margins on the other two sides, lightly cancelled by "2" numeral of San Fernando in black. A wonderful example of a rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 839.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4402 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Second Issue 1855 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) pale blue on thinner paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to 1855 cover to Paris by faint numeral "1" obliterator in black. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cs and single ring (1 / April 10) despatch in black; thence via London (May 3) where "COLONIES / &c. ART.13." applied in red. Charged at double rate (note '8' grams in mss.) on arrival with '30' décime due marking. Address cut out but a fine stamp. Cert. Postal History Soc. (1945) Gi = £ 1'000 off cover. rnProvenance: Hodsell Hurlock.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4403 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Third Issue 1856 (Aug): Lithographed (1 d.) bright blue on white paper, a used example in a resonant shade, good margins all round showing a portion of adjoining stamp at left and sheet marginal at base (with small spot of colour in margin), lightly cancelled by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. A delightful example of a rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.rnProvenance: Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 516.rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4404 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Third Issue 1856 (Aug): Lithographed (1 d.) bright blue on white paper, a used example in pale shade, large even margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Exceptionally fine and scarce. Cert. BPA (1986) Gi = £ 1'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4405 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) very deep blue, a used example of fulsome colour with exceptionally large margins for this stamp, lightly cancelled in black. Small corner crease at right not affecting the superb appearance of a rare stamp Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4406 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) deep blue on white paper, a used example in an indigo shade, with four large margins, on 23 October 1858 entire Prices Current from Port of Spain to Ragged Islands, Nova Scotia endorsed 'Via St. Thomas & Bermuda' lightly tied in black. Manuscript '4' at left in manuscript and handstruck "8d." charge mark in black alongside. Reverse with single ring despatch datestamp (1 / Oct 25), St. Thomas double arc cds (Oct 30), faint Halifax and Ragged Island arrival. File fold away from the adhesive, a splendid and rare entire to a most unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4407 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) slate blue, a used horizontal pair in a rich shade, with exceptionally good to large margins all round, positions 14-15 on the plate of 54 subjects, tiny nick just touches frame at top right, lightly cancelled in black. A scarce multiple of lovely appearance. Cert. BPA (1986) Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4408 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) slate-blue on white paper, a used example of good colour, with four close to large margins, on 8 January 1859 cover from Port of Spain to New York tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with circular "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at right and manuscript '4' in red crayon. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds and single ring despatch cds (Jan 9) and 'St. Thomas' transit (Jan 15), obverse with 'Steamship / 10' charge mark of arrival. File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce usage.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, May 1994.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4409 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) grey on thin white paper, a used example with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Rare so fine. Cert. RPSL (1958) Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4410 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) bluish grey on thin white paper, a used example in a deep shade on 1860 entire letter to Port of Spain, good to fair irregular margins, tied by "17" numeral oblitertor of COUVA in black. Reverse with single ring despatch cds (17 / April 30) in black. The cover with closed spike hole and central stain, nevertheless very rare. Cert. Postal History Soc. (1945).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock; Collection Joseph Hackmey.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4411 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859: Perkins Bacon Master Die Proof - the original Die cut to show the Britannia figure on India paper, with partial 'Trinidad' at top and sheet margins at either side, applied to thick card (45 x 41 mm.), minor age spots do not detract from this unique Proof.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, ex lot 919.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4412 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (May 9): 6 d. deep green, imperforate, a used horizontal pair, left stamp defective, right hand stamp very fine, cancelled by bold strike of "17" numeral handstamp of COUVA in black. Scarce Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4413 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (May 9): 1 s. indigo, imperforate, a used example with large even margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Scarce and very fine. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4414 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (May 9): 1 s. indigo, imperforate, a used horizontal strip of three, with good to large margins all round, of fine true colour, lightly cancelled in black. An exceptional multiple, believed to be the largest known. Signed Saatchi. Cert. RPSL (1958) Gi = £ 1'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 947; Corinphila sale 77, Sept-Oct 1988, lot 4028
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4415 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (May 9): 1 s. indigo, a used example with just clear to large margins all round, used on 25 Sept 1859 large part cover, side flaps missing, to Contamines, Geneva, Switzerland tied by numeral obliterator in black and by 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Oct 18). Weak "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and Calais transit also on front and large part 'Trinidad' cds on reverse. An immensely rare destination for Trinidad mail of this period.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2114; Collection 'Scarborough', Spinks, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2031.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4416 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 1 d. rose-red, pin perf. 13½-14, an unused block of four in the 'London' shade, marginal from left of sheet, with perfect centering, good perforations for this stamp and of fresh colour, large part og. A rarity in superb quality. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 1'000+.rnProvenance: Provenance: Collection Major T. Charlton Henry, Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 1574; Collection Sir John Marriott, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 205.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4417 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 1 d. carmine-lake, pin perf. 13½-14, a used horizontal strip of three, well centred and of deep colour, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral in black. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 120+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4418 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 4 d. brownish purple, pin perf. 13½-14, an unused example of superb fresh appearance, well centred, large part og. Rare so fine Gi = £ 225.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4419 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 6 d. bright yellow-green, pin perf. 13½-14, an unused vertical pair of rich colour, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", fresh and extremely fine, almost certainly from the same sheet as the famous Charlton Henry block of forty subjects showing four such pairs at base, superb and very rare, large part og. Gi = £ 7'500.rnProvenance: Collection T.W. Hall.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4420 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 6 d. bright yellow-green, pin perf. 13½-14, an unused block of forty (4 x 10) of stunning vibrant appearance and astonishing depth of colour, the lower four vertical pairs at base all variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", superb and in the foremost possible 'Post Office fresh' condition, large part og. with the majority with full unmounted og. An extraordinary multiple for the connoisseur of classical philately Gi = £ 35'000+.rnProvenance: Provenance: Collection Major T. Charlton Henry, Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 1595; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2034.rn                   Grosvenor, London, 23-25 May 2011, lot 2942.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4421 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1860 (Aug): 1 d. rose-red, clean cut perf. 14-16½, an unused horizontal pair perf. 15¼ at base, variety "Imperforate between Vertically" and at right, of fine colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Extremely rare. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4422 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1860 (Aug): 4 d. brownish lilac, clean cut perf. 14-16½, an unused block of four showing the displacement of the sheet (perfs. 14½ all round), in a pale clear shade, slight bend on lower pair not affecting the delightful fresh appearance, large part og. An extremely rare stamp in a multiple. Cert. BPA (1979) Gi = £ 800+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4423 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1860 (Aug): 6 d. deep green, clean cut perf. 14-16½, an unused block of four of lovely rich colour and centering, fresh and extremely fine, large part og. An extremely rare stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 1'100+.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 1033; Collection Sir John Marriott, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 240.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4424 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1860 (Aug): 6 d. (very) deep green, rough perf. 14-16½, an unused example in an intense shade, centred to right but with full perforations, unused without gum. Rare. Cert. BPA (2001) Gi = £ 400.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 1066; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 253.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 4425 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1860 (Aug): 6 d. deep green, rough perf. 14-16½, a used example on 1862 cover to London, cancelled on arrival with 'London / Paid' datestamp in red to prevent re-use, with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and further 'London / Paid' cds (Jan 14, 1863). Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds in black (Dec 22) and Glasgow arrival cds. The cover with corner wrinkles and slightly soiled but most unusual.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4426 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1861 (June): 1 s. indigo, rough perf. 14-16½, a used example on 1862 cover to Bordeaux tied by Port of Spain "1" numeral obliterator in black with 'Trinidad' despatch cds on reverse (Sept 7), mailed via London with transit in red on reverse (Sept 29) and struck there with Anglo-French Accountancy marking "GB / 2F-" in black (Van der Linden fig. 1624). Bordeaux arrival cds (Oct 1) and charged '10' décimes due to pay. A very rare stamp on cover. Cert. RPSL (1959).rnProvenance: Collection C.G. Alterskye.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4427 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    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).rnrnRecess by Perkins Bacon 1861: 1 s. deep bluish purple, clean-cut perf. 14-16½, of superb rich colour, with small part strike of the "CANCELLED" obliterator in black. Position 3 in the block of six in the Jaffé handbook of which only five examples from the original six have come to light and one example remains in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Superb and extremely rare Gi = £ 9'000.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, ex lot 1073; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 273.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4428 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: 6 d. deep green on thicker paper, Compound perf. 12 x11½x11½x11, a used example of centred to left and of rich colour, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral obliterator in black. A superb example of an extremely rare stamp: just four examples are recorded. Certs. BPA (1961), BPA (1997) Gi = £ 6'500.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4429 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: (1 d.) lake on thicker paper, perf. 12½, an unused block of nine of vibrant fresh colour, superb large part or unmounted og. Scarce and attractive Gi = £ 540+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4430 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863: (1 d.) lake on thicker paper, perf. 12½, an unused block of sixty (10 x 6), marginal from top of sheet with full margins on the three sides, of splendid rich colour, position 31 with surface scrape otherwise in immaculate condition with large part, primarily unmounted og. A splendid and extremely rare multiple Gi = £ 3'600+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4431 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: (1 d.) lake, (1 d.) rose, (1 d.) scarlet and (1 d.) carmine, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, the four different shades, each in unused blocks of four, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce, two blocks signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 1'080+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4432 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 4 d. bright violet, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused block of four of lovely vibrant colour, one stamp with diagonal gum crack on  large part og. Superb and scarce Gi = £ 520+.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 1150; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 335.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4433 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/89: 4 d. bright violet, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, a used horizontal pair on entire letter from Port of Spain to Paris, tied by "1" numeral obliterators in black' with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red and manuscript '7' in red crayon with 'Trinidad' despatch cds (May 9) in black on reverse. 'London / Paid' transit cds (May 27) and circular 'PD' on obverse with Calais transit and arrival on reverse. An attractive and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4434 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 4 d. grey, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "CANCELLED" in black (Samuel Type D7), fresh and fine, without gum. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, ex lot 1128; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2054.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4435 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 6 d. deep green and 1872 4 d. grey (2). wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, used on 1876 entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed 'per RMS Pkt.', all tied by double arc 'Trinidad' datestamps (Oct 9) in black and by 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Oct 30). Calais transit and reverse with arrival cds. The rate to France was 1/1½ d., at this date there were no ½ d. or 2 d. adhesives, thus this 1/2 d. franking represents the most economical method of payment. A fresh and fine entire.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 408.rn                  
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4436 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 1 s. aniline mauve, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (Samuel Type D5), a few short perfs. otherwise fresh and fine, large part cracked og. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 325; Grosvenor, London, 19-20 May 2010, lot 3044.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4437 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 1 s. aniline mauve, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, a used example on 1864 cover to London tid by "1" numeral obliterator of Port of Spain, with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red. London arrival on obverse and reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' despatch cds (Aug 8) in black. Slight file fold bit a most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4438 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 1 s. chrome-yellow, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, well centred and of rich bright colour, one trivial age spot on fine large part og. A rare and lovely block Gi = £ 680+.rnProvenance: Collection T. Charlton Henry, Harmers, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 1675; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 358.rn                  rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4439 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: (1 d.) lake, 4 d. grey and 6 d. bright yellow-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, unused examples, all of fine colour, each handstamped "SPECIMEN" in black (Samuel Type D9), without gum. A scarce and attractive trio.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 455.rn                  
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4440 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 1 d. lake, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, used on large part of Printed Matter 1877 cover to Leith, Scotland endorsed 'per Mail', unusually cancelled upon arrival by "EDIN. N.P.B." (Newspaper Branch) circular datestamp (Nov 29) in black with repeated strike on reverse. Small tear near adhesive but attractive and rare.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 477.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4441 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1880: 6 d. yellow-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14 x 12½, a used example of of fine colour and particularly good centering for this stamp, the CC wmk. letters at top half of the stamp, lightly cancelled by large part 'Trinidad' double arc cds in black (Nov 27, 1880). A superb example of an extremely rare stamp. Certs. RPSL (1961), BPA (1991) Gi = £ 6'500.rnProvenance: Collection T. Charlton Henry, Harmers, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 1689.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4442 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Typographed by De La Rue 1869: 5 s. rose-lake, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused block of four, of fine appearance, one or two minor age spots and typical wrinkles, a very rare stamp in a multiple. Cert. BPA (1973) Gi = £ 680+.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2155.rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4443 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1882: Provisional ½ d. lilac, wmk. Crown CA reversed, perf. 14, an unused block of nine f fresh vibrant colour for this stamp, one or two blunted perfs. not detracting from appearance, typical slight gum cracking on large part og, or unmounted og. Fine and rare Gi = £ 1'620+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4444 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1882: Provisional 1 d. rosy carmine, wmk. Crown CA, two single examples and a diagonally bisected example used on 1882 cover to St. George's, Tobago tied by neat single ring 'Trinidad' cds's (Nov 25) in black. 'Tobago' arrival cds (Dec 2) also on obverse of a fine and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 504.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4445 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1882: 4 d. grey, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused block of four of fulsome colour, fresh and dvery fine, large part og. Rare and elusive stamp, especially so in a multiple Gi = £ 800+.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 11 March 1964, lot 680; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 506.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4446 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1882: De La Rue Master Die Proof with blank Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card (29 x 35 mm.), fresh and fine.rnProvenance. Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2114.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4447 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1883/84: 1 d. carmine, a used example on 2 d. grey registered postal stationery envelope, size F, used to Port of Spain, tied by superb strike of 'PRINCES-TOWN / TRINIDAD' cds (Feb 29, 1900) in black. Repeated equally fine information strike at left. Superb.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 4448 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Duke of York's (later King George V) Visit to Trinidad 1891 (Feb 23): Issue made to commemorate the Royal Visit and given to the Duke who kept one set and donated the other four sets to be sold for charity, with 1883/84 ½ d. dull green, 1 d. carmine, 2½ d. bright blue, 4 d. grey, 6 d. olive-black, 1 s. orange-brown and 1894 5 s. maroon all with special "9d" surcharge in black, fresh and very fine with large part og. and signed Holcombe; together with seven postal stationeery cut-outs from postal cards ½ d. brown, 1 d. carmine, 1½ d. brown and 2 d. blue; Newspaper Wrappers ½ d. green and 1 d. red and registration 2 d. grey all similarly sucharged "9d" in black. Extremely rare with just four sets in private hands, one set remaining in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Certs. Holcombe (1984).rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 21 Dec 1994, lot 2358.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4449 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1895: De La Rue Essay for the proposed Britannia 4 d. value on tracing paper (31 x 35 mm.) and hand-painted in mauve, with country name and "Postage & Revenue" picked out in Chinese white, Duty Plate in olive-green, applied to DLR card with manuscript "Design 1" at top and dated "July 29, 95". Illustrated in "The De La Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6390. Beautiful and unique.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 3 Dec 1976, ex lot 1013; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 540; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2129; Grosvenor, London, 7 May 2009, lot 1224.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4450 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1895: Hand-painted Essays for the high value Duty Plates, with "5 SHILLINGS 5" and "FIVE / SHILLINGS" (the latter as utilised) both in Chinese white on khaki and black surround, "TEN / SHILLINGS" in black and "ONE POUND" in Chinese white on khaki and black surround, all on De La Rue tracing paper (65 x 99 mm.) affixed to card dated "Dec 9 '95" at upper right. Illustrated in "The De La Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6390. Superb and unique.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 2-3 Dec 1976, lot 1017; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 544; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2130; Grosvenor, London, 19-20 May 2010, lot 3066.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4451 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1896: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the Britannia vignette only for the 5 s., 10 s and £ 1 values, with uncleared surround printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / STRIKING in black and dated '4 JAN. 96' in blue at left. Superb and scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 548; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2134.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4452 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1895: De La Rue Essay for the proposed (but unadopted) Britannia 10 s. value beautifully hand-painted on tracing paper in two shades of green with six pointed stars and "Postage & Revenue" picked out in Chinese white, the Duty Plate painted in red and affixed to DLR display card (90 x 115mm.), headed "Design II" and dated "July 29, 95" at upper right. Illustrated in "The De La Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6390. Superb and an exceptional example of the artist's craft. Unique.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 3 Dec 1976, ex lot 1013; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 542; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2131; Grosvenor, London, 7 May 2009, lot 1233.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4453 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1896 (Aug 17): Britannia set of ten values unused, wmk. Crown CA, the low values just a tad faded, the high values very fresh and fine, large part og. High values signed A. Diena. A scarce and attractive set Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4454 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1898: Landing of Columbus 2 d. stamp size De La Rue Die Proofs (2) of the frame in black with Duty Plate and the vignette in black, each engraved on individual cards. Fresh and fine, a scarce pair.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 573; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London,14 Nov 2008, lot 2148.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4455 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1899: Prepared for use but Unissued, "3d." in black on 5 d. dull purple & mauve, variety "Single Dot under 3d.", overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel Type D12) together with the issued stamp overprinted SPECIMEN, fresh and fine, slight adherence on large part og. A major rarity of Trinidad philately. Cert. RPSL (2000).rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissooon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2185.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4456 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1894: 5 s. maroon, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used example on registered 1909 cover to Paris tied by 'Registered / Trinidad' cds (Oct 14) with registration label above and Pris arrival cds (Nov 1). A fresh and fine cover.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 535.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4457 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1904/09: De La Rue Colour Trials, all for the 4 d. value, Imperforate on wmk. Multiple Crown CA paper, with 4 d. in issued colour of grey & red on yellow, 4 d. in dull purple & bright purple (colour of the issued 6 d., slight rub), 4 d. in black on green (colour of the issued 1 s.), large part og. A scarce trio: similr examples can be seen on the 31st March 1908 Appendix sheet illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6405.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 601; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London,14 Nov 2008, lot 2181.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4458 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1904/09: 6 d. dull purple & black, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, a printing Trial in a miniature sheet format (6 x 2) with sheet margins all round, prepared in March 1905 to test the possibilty of removing a written cancellation by means of a neutral postassium oxalate. Slight rub mentioned for accuracy, we know of only one other example of this 12 set sheetlet, the similar example offered in the Marriott sale. Rare and fine ex the DLR archives with this sheetlet illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6403.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4459 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1905: 6 d. dull purple & black on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example in a very bright shade, overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel Type D9), large part og. A rare stamp - see Samuel pages 41 and 42 where this issue on De La Rue chalky paper is mentioned, whilst never being sent to the UPU, the stamps are belived to have been used by DLR as Trial printings - "they are extremely rare".rnCert. BPA (2000).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4460 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1908: De La Rue Essay for the redrawn designs issued in 1909, photo-litho Essay for ½ d. in green, Imperforate and affixed to card (89 x 114 mm.) marked "B" at top left and dated "Sept 25th 08" in ink and "Dupl." at lower left, also showing alternative value tablet below for a 2½ d. value. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6406. Superb and exceedingly rare.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 2 Dec 1976, ex lot 1042; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 606; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London,14 Nov 2008, lot 2185.rn                  
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4461 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1905/06: Postage Due 2 d. black, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, a used example with variety "Watermark Inverted", lightly cancelled by 'Port of Spain' cds. Scarce Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4462 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1923/45: Postage Due set of eight values unused, wmk. Multiple Script CA, overprinted SPECIMEN in red (1 d., 3 d. 4d.) in black (2 d.), and perforated hooded SPECIMEN (5 d., 6 d., 8 d. and 1 s., this last with Plate Number '1' in margin), fresh and fine, large part og. Scarcer than catalogue value suggests Gi = £ 200.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2246.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4463 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1894: Official set of seven values unused to 5 s. rose-lake, fair to very fine, with additional vertical pair of the 5 s., this last with afew imperfections on reverse, fresh colours part to large part og. Gi = £ 890+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4464 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1909: Official 1 d. rose-red, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused vertical strip of three, marginal from top of sheet, variety "Overprint Vertical", with four complete overprints reading down at left, slight crease in margin only, stamps unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 390+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4493 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1913/23: Definitive set of eight values, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, plus 1 s. black on green (white back), all overprinted SPECIMEN in black (or red on 4 d. and 1 s. values), fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4494 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1912: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 2½ d. value, Frame Only and Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "14 SEP 12" in blue at upper left. Fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2303; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2227.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4495 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1913/23: 6 d. dull & reddish purple, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, Colour Trial Plate Proof in an Imperforate block of six (3 x 2) in issued colour, fresh and fine but for slight red mark in margin between second and third Proof, numbered '6' in pencil on reverse, unmounted og. Just six examples are believed to have been printed thus and retained by De La Rue for their records and later sold through Robson Lowe. A unique block.rnProvenance: H.F. 'Johnny' Johnson; Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2307.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4496 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1912: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 5 s. or £ 1 value, completed design without Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated "June 3, '14" in manuscript at upper left. Fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2306; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2230.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4497 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1913/23: 1 s. black on green, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, Colour Trial Plate Proof in an Imperforate block of four in issued colour, fresh and fine but cut close at base, numbered '5' in pencil on reverse, unmounted og. Just six examples are believed to have been printed thus and retained by De La Rue for their records and later sold through Robson Lowe. A unique block.rnProvenance: H.F. 'Johnny' Johnson.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4498 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1913/23: £ 1 grey-green & carmine, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, Colour Trial Plate Proof, an Imperforate example in issued colour, fresh and fine, numbered '4' in pencil on reverse, unmounted og. Just six examples are believed to have been printed thus and retained by De La Rue for their records and later sold through Robson Lowe.rnProvenance: H.F. 'Johnny' Johnson.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4499 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1917 (May): War Tax ½ d. bluish green, an unused block of four of fine colour, variety "Watermark Inverted and Reversed", fresh and fine, unmounted og. This block being the multiple mentioned by John G.M. Davis in "War Tax Stamps" on page 326. Cert. RPSL (2008) Gi = £ 600+.rnProvenance: Collection John G.M. Davis, Grosvenor, 6-7 Oct 2010, lot 854.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4500 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1918 (Feb-Dec): War Tax 1 d. scarlet, an unused corner marginal block of four from lower right of sheet, variety "Overprint Double", fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 640+.rnProvenance: Collection T. Charlton Henry, Harmers, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 1730.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4501 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1912: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the ½ d. value, Frame Only and Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / STRIKING in black and signed and dated 'ANC 25.9.18' in ink at right. Fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2308; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2233.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4502 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1922: Composite Essay for the Britannia 3 d. design, with Crown and head-plate in black super-imposed on near complete design (Duty Plate unfinished with black background) in pale blue and blue, imperforate and inset in sunken card (114 x 88 mm.) marked "B" at upper left and dated "3rd Jan 22" at right in ink. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton on page 6414. A unique and charming Essay.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4503 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1922/28: Britannia issue, the complete set of thirteen values unused, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black, fresh colours and fine, large part og. A scarce set Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4504 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1934: Bradbury Wilkinson Essay for Revenue with Head Plate of George V, using the Cocoanut Palm design aslater utilised for the 1938 high values (Gi 255 and 256) vignette, $ 4.80 value imperforate and printed in brown on card, crossed through with pen lines and marked "Not Approved 18/12" in manuscript. Extremely rare and most probably unique.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4505 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1949 (Oct 10): 75th Anniversary of the UPU, the set of four values, all overprinted SPECIMEN diagonally in black, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Gi = unlisted.rnProvenance: Collection "Severin", Corinphila sale 174, 26 April 2012, lot 4500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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