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  • Lot# : 3601 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1852/55: (½ d.) yellow-green on blued paper, a fine used example with good to large margins all round cancelled by '10' numeral obliterator of St. Peter Parish in black. Minor corner crease not apparent on face, a scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3602 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1852/55: (½ d.) deep green on blued paper, an unused block of four wth large even margins all round and vibrant colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A lovely multiple Gi = £ 600+.rnProvenance: RL, London, 22 June 1977.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3603 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1852/55: (1 d.) blue on blued paper, a used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by bold strike of the "8" numeral obliterator of St. Thomas Parish. Scarce thus Gi = £ 190+.rnProvenance: Collection 'Olive Blossom', RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2008.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 3604 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1852/55: (1 d.) blue, a used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, small scissor cut in margin only, on 1855 cover to Bridgetown tied by bold strike of "4" numeral obliterator of St. George Parish. Corresponding single ring "JA 23 / 1854 / 4" datestamp displaying well on flap and Bridgetown (1) arrival datestamp of same day. Some mathematical doodling on front and back of envelope but an extremely rare first issue inland usage.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3605 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1852/55: (2 d.) greyish-slate on blued paper, a used example with large margins all round, tied to small piece by "9" numeral obliterator of St. Andrew Parish. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1985) Gi = £ 1'400.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3606 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1852/55: (2 d.) greyish slate, a vertical bisect, left half, used on 1854 cover from Bridgetown to Grenada endorsed 'pr. Mail' at lower left tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with manuscript '4' ship rate at left. Reverse with single ring (1) and double arc 'Barbadoes' datestamp (Sept 5) and double arc Grenada arrival datestamp. File fold well away from the adhesive, a rare and fine cover. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = £ 8'500.rnProvenance: R.A. Siegel 'Rarities of the World', New York, 4 April 1979, lot 284.rnNote: The other half of this stamp was used on cover to Demerara on the same day. See the Basil B. Benwell collection, Harmers, London, 25 April 1985, lot 2147.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3607 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: (4 d.) brownish-red on blued paper, a used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by superb strike of "5" numeral obliterator of St. John Parish in black. Cert. BPA (1977) Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3608 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1852/55: Prepared for use but unissued, (-) slate-blue, an unused block of sixty (10 x 6) from the base of the sheet of 110 subjects, and the upper part of the sheet in a block of 50; with large margins all round and lovely depth of colour, position 104 showing "Spot on the Sail" flaw and position 109 showing the "Throat Flaw". Central vertical crease not affecting the appearance of a superb pair of multiples with full unmounted og. Gi = £ 30'00+.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3609 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855/58: (½ d.) yellow-green on white paper, the 1857 printing, an unused block of nine, marginal from left of sheet, large margins all round, vibrant typically cloudy colour associated with this printing, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. We can trace just two other blocks of this size, one ex Burrus and the other, the former block of twelve in the Joseph Hackmey collection which is separated into a block of four and a block of eight. Delightful and of great rarity. Cert. RPSL (1968) stating 'remainder', as indeed all unused blocks of stamps are Gi = £ 4'500+.rnProvenance: Collection Leslie Wheeler, SG, London, 7-8 May 1970, lot 425; Sotheby's, London, 20 July 1995, lot 14.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3610 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855/58: (1 d.) blue on white paper, good to large margins all round, used on 1857 cover, no side flaps, to St. Lucia endorsed 'p.Mail' at left tied by "1" numeral with manuscript '4' (pence) Ship fee alongside. Reverse with single ring (1) datestamp and double arc "Barbadoes" cds of despatch (Nov 27) and St. Lucia arrival (Nov 28) in black. Spike hole in front panel but a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3611 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855/58: (1 d.) deep blue, an unused block of twenty with large margins all round, of lovely depth of colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. with most unmounted og. Gi = £ 2'200+.rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3612 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: Die Proof for 6 d. value, engraved in black on thin India wove paper, final State with characteristic marginal dot between 'P' and 'E' of PENCE, minor hinge thin at top of absolutely no importance and not affecting appearance, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3613 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858 (Nov 10): 6 d. pale rose-red on slightly yellowish paper, an unused block of four with large margins all round, of lovely rich colour, unused without gum as issued, tiny natural black speck on fourth stamp mentioned for full accuracy, a splendid and rare multiple Gi = £ 3'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 21 April 1977, lot 9.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3614 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: 6 d. pale rose-red, a used example with clear to large margins all round, lightly tied to 1860 cover to London endorsed 'p.Mail' by partial strike of "1" obliterator with 'Barbadoes' double arc cds on reverse (Dec 10). 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Jan 1, 1861) in red on obverse. Cover with some edge imperfections and a closed tear on flap but a rare stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3615 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: Perkins Bacon imperforate Plate Proof for the 1 s. value in black, a corner block of four from upper left of sheet in an intense shade on yellowish thick paper, fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection "Olive Blossom", RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2030.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3616 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: 1 s. brownish black, a used horizontal pair, large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, cancelled by "1" bootheels of Bridgetown. Superb Gi = £ 220.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 3617 Barbados

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: 1 s. brownish black, a used example witht good to large margins all round, tied to 1865 cover to London by fine strike of the Bridgetwon bootheel "1" obliterator in black. Single ring 'Barbados' despatch cds at left (Nov 7) and 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Nov 29) alongside. Envelope with a few wrinkles but an attractive and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection "Orange Blossom", RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2036.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3618 Barbados

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    1860: (½ d.) yellow-green, pin-perforated 14, a superb used example, with full perfs., lightly cancelled in black. Small part of blue crayon mark (from a '4' rate marking) at base but a fine and attractive example of a very scarce stamp Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3619 Barbados

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    1860: (1 d.) deep blue, pin-perforated 14, a used vertical strip of four, of good colour, lightly cancelled by Bridgetown "1" numeral obliterators. A very rare stamp in a multiple, more especially so in a vertical strip Gi = £ 720+.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 172; SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, lot 114.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3620 Barbados

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    1860: (1 d.) pale blue, pin-perforated 14, a used example in a sky blue shade used on 1860 cover from Bridgetown to Berbice, British Guiana endorsed 'pr. Mail' tied by "1" numeral obliterator. Manuscript '4' Ship fee altered to '5' (pence) for journey from Georgetown to Berbice, reverse with 'Barbadoes' double arc despatch (Oct 3), Demerara single ring cds (Oct 6) and Berbice arrival. A scarce stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3621 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (½ d.) deep green, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3), of bright fresh colour, five stamps affected by light creases not affecting the appearance, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A delightful multiple Gi = £ 420+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3622 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (½ d.) green, Plate II, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused example in a rich shade, marginal from upper left of sheet showing Plate no. 2 in margin, fresh and very fine, large part og. Very rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3623 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (½ d.) blue-green, an unused block of six, marginal from left of sheet, variety "Imperforate", large even margins all round, of fresh colour, a few wrinkles, unused without gum. A marvellous mutliple Gi = £ £ 2'250+.rnProvenance: Provenance: Collection T. Charlton-Henry, Harmers, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 276; Collection "Orange Blossom", RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2045.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3624 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (½ d.) grass-green, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four, variety "Imperforate", of fresh colour and appearance, with minor vertical crease and typical tropicalisation on large part og. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1966) Gi = £ 1'700+.rnProvenance: Collection E.K. Lickfold, Harmers, London, 5-6 Feb 1962, lot 111; Collection "Orange Blossom", RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2047.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3625 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (½ d.) grass-green, Plate II, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of twenty, marginal from top of sheet, variety "Imperforate", imperceptibly touched at base with large margins on three sides, with centre line in margin at top, fresh and very fine but for horizontal crease through the third row not detracting from the appearance, unused without gum. Illustrated in 'The Stamps of Barbados' by Edmund Bayley on colour plate IV. A remarkable block of fabulous colour and truly stunning appearance, this being the largest multiple of the grass-green imperforate Gi = £ 8'500+.rnProvenance: Collection Major T. Charlton Henry, Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 278; Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 32; Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 21 April 1977, lot 14; Collection Edmund A. Bayley, Harmers, London, 24 Oct 1990, lot 557.rnrnNote: The Edmund Bayley collection, sold in 1990, was unfortunately collected in Barbados and became subjected to a degree of tropicalisation, thus the gum, always slightly browned in the first instance with this variety, has sensibly been removed from this multiple to avoid deterioration.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3626 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (1 d.) blue, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused example, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin" from top of sheet, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce and most attractive.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3627 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (1 d.) pale blue, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, unissued, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine, unused without gum as are all known examples. A scarce and extremely attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'600+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, lot 138.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3628 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (1 d.) blue, rough perforation 14 to 16, a single example used on 1864 cover at Printed Matter rate from Bridgetown to Annapolis endorsed 'via Bermuda' tied by "1" bootheel handstamp in black. 'Barbados' cds of despatch at left (Nov 9) and reverse with St. Thomas transit cds (Nov 13). Scarce rate and an attractive cover to an unusual destination.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey, DF, Geneva, 165 April 1986, ex lot 10142.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3629 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (1 d.) blue, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four, well centred and of rich colour, fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 300+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, ex lot 139.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3630 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (4 d.) dull rose-red, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused horizontal pair, in this delicate shade, fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 320+.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 3631 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (4 d.) dull rose-red, Plate II, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four, variety "Imperforate" marginal from top of sheet showing centre lines, in a pale rosy shade, fresh and fine, large part og. Extremely rare and unique with the marginal lines Gi = £ 2'200+.rnProvenance: Collection King Farouk of Egypt, Harmers, Koubbeh Palace, Cairo, 12-18 Feb 1954, ex lot 1218.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 3632 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (4 d.) dull brown-red, Plate II, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused vertical pair with 'jumbo' margins, marginal from top of sheet and showing the characteristic centre lines, in a deep cloudy shade, fresh and fine, large part og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 380+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, lot 149.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3633 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (4 d.) lake-rose, Plate II, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused example in this delicate shade, from upper left of sheet showing Plate no. 2 in margin, unused without gum but very rare. Signed Brun.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3634 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (4 d.) lake rose, rough perforation 14 to 16 and 1872 1 d. blue, clean cut perf. 14½, used on attractive 1872 cover to Portland, Maine each tied by 'Barbados' datestamps (Aug 28) in black. Manuscript '4' Ship rate in red crayon and fine 'N.Y. Steamship / 10' applied on entry (Sept 20). Small opening tear on reverse but a charming cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3635 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (4 d.) dull vermilion, Plate II, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused example with 'jumbo' margins, fresh and very fine, large part og. A lovely example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 3636 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: (4 d.) dull vermilion, Plate II, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four of vibrant colour, marginal from left of sheet, two diagonal wrinkles and tiny bit of gum loss on one stamp, fresh and fine - almost certainly from the same sheet as the Hodsell Hurlock multiple, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Gi= £ 1'400+.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3637 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: 6 d. bright orange-vermilion, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four of fresh rich colour, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Gi = £ 640+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 8 June 1978, lot 1111.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3638 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: 6 d. dull orange-vermilion, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four of fine colour, variety "Imperforate", wrinkles on one stamp and vertically creased at right, unused without gum. Despite imperfections a not unattractive and rare multiple Gi = £ 1'500.rnProvenance: SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, lot 158.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3639 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: 6 d. orange, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four of bright colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Delightful and very scarce Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3640 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: 1 s. brown-black, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four of good colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3641 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: 1 s. blue, Error of Colour, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused example of this famous stamp, centred to base showing portion of the adjoining stamp, infintessimal trace of aging but of fine fresh colour, unused without gum. A world rarity with just nine examples believed to exist, one of which is in the Tapling collection at the British Library and another is housed in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A wonderful stamp. Signed R. Goebel. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 18'000.rnNote: All of the 'unused' examples were manuscript cancelled by the Colonial Secretary with a pen cross to prevent re-use and the pen crosses have in most cases been removed since. The Colonial Secretary, Jas. R. Holligan, stated in a letter to Perkins Bacon (Sept 25, 1863) "only a few having been disposed of for a postage label album".rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 296. This being the finer of the two examples in the Hurlock collection, the other (lot 297) was also in the Lickfold, Leslie Wheeler and Joseph Hackmey collections and is illustrated in 'The Stamps of Barbados' by Edmund Bayley on page 43. It has a straight edge at right.rnCollection Dempsey J. Prappas, Shreves, New York, 17-18 March 1995, lot 81.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3642 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 1861/70: 1 s. black, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of twelve (3 x 4) of good colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. with six stamps unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 780+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3643 Barbados

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    Rough perforation 14 to 16 / Watermarked Large Star 1870/71: (1 d.) blue, wmk. Large Star, rough perforation 14 to 16, an unused block of four of fine fresh colour, diagonally creased but not affecting the frontal appearance, slightly soiled large part dried og. with hinge for protection. An exceptionally rare stamp, especially so in a multiple, with just three blocks recorded. Cert. RPSL (1959) Gi = £ 10'000+.rnProvenance: Collection E.K. Lickfold, Harmers, London, 5-6 Feb 1962; SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, lot 175.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3644 Barbados

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    Clean cut perforation 14½ to 15½ / Watermarked Small Star 1871: 1 s. black, wmk. Small Star, clean cut perf. 14½ to 15½, an unused block of six, fresh colour, small surface scrape on one stamp otherwise very fine, large part dreid og. Extremely rare in a multiple. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 1'300+.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton Henry.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3645 Barbados

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    Watermarked Small Star 1872: 6 d. orange-vermilion, wmk. Small Star, clean cut perf. 14½ to 15½, two used examples on 1874 cover to London neatly tied by 'Barbados' datestamps (May 11) in black. 'London / Paid' arrival cds (May 29) at left in red. Lower flap missing and file fold away from the fine adhesives, a charming cover.rnProvenance: SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, lot 190.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3646 Barbados

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    Watermarked Small Star 1871/72: 6 d. orange-vermilion, wmk. Small Star, clean cut perf. 11 to 13 x 14½ to 15½, a used vertical strip of three perf. 11 horizontally, all cancelled by 'Barbados' datestamps (Dec 21, 1871) in black. Central stamp with horizontal bend but of good colour and an early usage Gi = £ 330+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3647 Barbados

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    Watermarked Large Star 1873: (4 d.) dull rose-red, wmk. Large Star, clean cut perf. 14½-15½, a fine used example cancelled by double arc 'Barbadoes' cds in black (Dec 11, 1873). A fine and most attractive stamp Gi = £ 250.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3648 Barbados

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    1873 (June): Perkins Bacon Plate Proof for 5 s. value in black printed on medium wove paper, marginal from base of sheet, large margins all round, slight aging but scarce.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 3649 Barbados

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    1873 (June): Perkins Bacon Plate Proof for 5 s. value in claret printed on medium wove paper, single example with large margins all round, after the central retouch, slight aging on reverse only, a fine and scarce Proof.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3650 Barbados

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    1873 (June): 5 s. dull rose, wmk. Small Star, perf. 15½ x 15, an unused example of fine colour towards a wine red, old fashioned spot hinge on reverse, part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3651 Barbados

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    Watermark Large Star 1874/75: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value on India paper applied to thick card, 25 x 28 mm., fresh, fine and extremely rare.rnProvenance: Collection Basil B. Benwell, Harmers, London, 25 April 1985, lot 2111.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3652 Barbados

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    Watermark Large Star 1874/75: 1 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 14, an unused lower marginal block of fifteen showing the centre line and guideline, well centred and of wonderful rich colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower ten stamps unmounted og. Gi = £ 2'100+.rnProvenance: Collection Major T. Charlton Henry, Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 373; SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, lot 232.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3653 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 4 d. deep red, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused example with variety "Watermark Reversed", fresh and very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3654 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 4 d. red, perf. 12½ and 6 d. chrome-yellow, perf. 14, used on 1877 cover from Bridgetown to Nova Scotia endorsed 'Mail via Bermuda & Halifax', each tied by bootheel obliterators in black and by 'Barbados' despatch cds (Oct 29). Manuscript '8' in red crayon credit and handstruck '6' in black applied on arrival (Nov 19). Cover trimmed at left but an unusual and attractive usage.rnProvenance: Collection "Orange Blossom", RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2113.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3655 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 1 s. violet (aniline), wmk. Crown CC sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example of excellent colour, showing top marginal watermark, unused without gum. A scarce and attractive stamp Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3656 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 1 s. violet (aniline), wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, a used example on 1875 cover to London tied by bootheel obliterator with 'Barbados' cds (Aug 28) in black alongside, 'London / Paid' arrival in red at left (Sept 13). Central file fold away from the adhesive, a scarce stamp on letter.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3657 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: ½ d. bright green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3), of fresh colour in a yellowish shade, fresh and very fine, large part og. with six stamps unmounted og. An attractive multiple Gi = £ 330+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3658 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 1 d. dull blue, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of six, of good delicate 'faded denim' colour and large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 840+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 10-11 Sept 1981, lot 243.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3659 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 1 d. dull blue, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused horizontal strip of three, well centred and of fine colour, large part og. Cert. RPSL (1962) Gi = £ 420+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3660 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 1 d. grey-blue (3) and 1 s. dull mauve in a horizontal pair, perf. 14, used on 1880 cover to Gladbach, Germany tied by bootheel obliterator with 'Barbados' bootheel duplexes (Nov 1). Reverse with top flap missing but with London transit (Nov 29) in red and Gladbach arrival of the following day. Faults to envelope but a scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3661 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 3 d. mauve-lilac, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of four, well centred and of lovely vibrant colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 680+.rnProvenance: Collection Leslie Wheeler, SG, London 7-8 May 1970, lot 578. 
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3662 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 4 d. red, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused horizontal pair, fresh rich colour, large part og. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1987) Gi = £ 450+.rnProvenance: Collection Edward M. Gilbert.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3663 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 4 d. carmine, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of four, in a bright shade, fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A delightful block Gi = £ 900+.rnProvenance: Collection Edward Gilbert, Shreves, New York, 9-10 March 1992, lot 86.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3664 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 4 d. crimson-lake, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, the 1881 printing, an unused block of nine, in this distinct rich shade, fresh and very fine, large part og. with five stamps unmounted og. A splendid and famous multiple Gi = £ 4'500+.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 485; Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 21 April 1977, lot 19.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3665 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 6 d. chrome-yellow, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of four, in a deep bright shade, slightly browned large part og. Gi = £ 600+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3666 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 1 s. purple, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of six (3 x 2), in a deep bright shade, superb and fresh, large part og. with lower three stamps unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'000+.rnProvenance: Collection "Orange Blossom", RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2120.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3667 Barbados

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    Recess by De La Rue 1875/81: 4 d. red, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14 x 12½, an unused example of excellent colour, insignificant blunted perf. at left mentioned for full accuracy, typical slight wrinkle on superb large part og. An exceptionally rare stamp with just 12 examples believed to exist. Certificate of Opinion Robson Lowe (1977) Gi = £ 5'000.rnProvenance: RL, London, 22 June 1977.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3668 Barbados

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    Surcharged by the 'West Indian Press' 1878 (March 28): Provisional 1 d. on half 5 s. rose, perf. 15½ x 15, surcharge reading up, an unused horizontal pair, both stamps with '1' with curved serif (Type 3a), centred to left, of good colour, tiny perf. fault at top of no significance and large part og. A great rarity with just three unused pairs recorded. Signed Stanley Gibbons / London Gi = £ 26'000.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary Harmers, New York, 14-15 May 1957, lot 182; Collection Leslie S. Wheeler, SG, London, 7-8 May 1970, lot 598; Collection Frank Deakin, Harmers, London, 29 April 2010, lot 196.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3669 Barbados

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    Surcharged by the 'West Indian Press' 1878 (March 28): Provisional 1 d. on half 5 s. rose, perf. 15½ x 15, surcharge reading up, a used horizontal pair with 'blind' perforations between, left stamp showing straight serif to '1' (Type 3b) and right hand stamp with curved serif to '1' (Type 3a),of good colour and fine appearance, cancelled by mute bootheel in black. Very rare. Signed Calves, Holcombe Gi = £ 5'000.rnProvenance: Collection T. Charlton-Henry, Harmers, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 416; Corinphila sale 80, Zurich, March 1990, lot 4998.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3670 Barbados

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    Surcharged by the 'West Indian Press' 1878 (March 28): Provisional 1 d. on half 5 s. rose, perf. 15½ x 15, surcharge reading up on two examples, reading down on a third, all with '1' showing curved serif (Type 3a), used on small piece with 1878 1 s. dull purple, all tied by 'Barbados' cds's (April 10, 1878) in black. Unusual most appealing usage. Signed Calves Gi = £ 1'950+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3671 Barbados

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    Typographed by De La Rue 1882: Master Die Proof printed in black on glazed white card, without Duty Plate, struck with 'BEFORE HARDENING' in black and endorsed '30 JAN 82' at left in blue. Superb and very rare.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 16-18 Feb 2005, lot 275.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3672 Barbados

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    1882/86: The set of five values, wmk. Crown CA, with 3 d. reddish purple, 4 d. brown, 6 d. olive-black, 1 s. chestnut and 5 s. bistre overprinted SPECIMEN in black, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 3673 Barbados

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    1882/86: 4 d. grey, a used example on small 1882 envelope to Philadelphia endorsed 'p. Flamborough' cancelled by 'Barbados' bootheel duplex (Jan 22) in black. Small closed tear at top of envelope, reverse with New York (Feb 8) transit and arrival.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 3674 Barbados

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    1882/86: 5 s. bistre, a single example used on 1894 registered cover to USA tied by neat strike of 'Barbados' cds (July 5) in black with information strike adjacent. Registered label at left and reverse Government crest, Barbados cds, New York transit (July 19) and arrival in Providence. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 29 Nov 1962, ex lot 841; Collection Leslie S. Wheeler, SG, London, 7-8 May 19790, lot 710; Collection Frank Deakin, Harmers, London, 29 April 2010, lot 207.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3675 Barbados

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    Surcharged by 'The West Indian Press' 1892 (July 11): Provisional ½ d. on 4 d. deep brown, an unused example from the Trial Surcharge sheet with HALF-PENNY treble surcharge struck in black and struck twice in red, all three surcharges with hyphen; fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A great rarity and believed unique. Cert. BPA (1963).rnProvenance: Spink, London, 13 March 2008.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3676 Barbados

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    Surcharged by 'The West Indian Press' 1892 (July 11): Provisional ½ d. on 4 d. deep brown, used examples (12) on 1893 'Parcel Post / Insured Parcel' form with nine normal stamps in a strip of three and a block of six and a further strip of three at top showing HALF-PENNY surcharge double, one struck in black and another struck in red; all tied by 'Barbados / Parcel Post' datestamps (Aug 10) in black and paying the 6 d. insurance fee. File fold well away from the adhesives, spectacular and extremely rare Gi = £ 3'600+ off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 602; Collection "Olive Blossom", RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2138.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3677 Barbados

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    Seal of the Colony Issue 1892: De La Rue Master Die Proof in black on glazed white card, the completed design without Duty Plate, inset into bevelled frame (47 x 45 mm.), fresh and very fine. A delightful and extremely rare Proof.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 16-18 Feb 2005, lot 284.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3678 Barbados

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    Seal of the Colony Issue 1892/1903: Seal of the Colony issue, the set of eleven values unused with large part og. together with 2 s. 6 d. blue-black & orange with variety "Watermark Inverted", large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 420.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3679 Barbados

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    Seal of The Colony 1892/1903: Seal of the Colony issue, the set of eleven values unused all overprinted SPECIMEN in black, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 3680 Barbados

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    Seal of the Colony Issue 1892/1903: Seal of the Colony 2 d. slate-black & orange and 1882/86 ½ d. dull green used on 1911 letter card to New York tied by 'Barbados / GPO' datestamps (Feb 10) in black, an unusual mixed issue cover; together with further 1911 cover to New York franked by Seal ¼ d. slate-grey & carmine pair and 2 d. slate-black & orange similarly tied.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 3681 Barbados

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    Seal of the Colony Issue 1892: 1 d. carmine, a horizontal pair and a vertically bisected example used on 1896 cover to London to pay the UPU 2½ d. rate, tied by 'Barbados' cds's (Oct 31) in black. Reverse with Paddington arrival cds (Nov 11). The commercial cover with opening tears and partial back flap missing. An extremely rare usage. Cert. BPA (1932).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3682 Barbados

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897/98: Diamond Jubilee issue, the set of nine values from ¼ d. to 2 s. 6 d. on blued paper, one or two minoor faults of trifling importance, largely fresh and very fine, large part og. A very rare and elusive set Gi = £ 995+.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 16-Feb 2005, ex lot 300.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3683 Barbados

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897/98: Diamond Jubilee 2½ d. ultramarine on blued paper, used on 1898 1 d. pink postal stationery envelope to Germany tied by 'Barbados' cds (Sept 23). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 3684 Barbados

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897/98: Diamond Jubilee issue 8 d. orange & ultramarine on blued paper, an unused block of four, fresh and very fine, hinged for protection, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 560+.rnProvenance: RL, London, 22 June 1977.rn 
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3685 Barbados

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    Nelson Centenary 1906 (March 1): Nelson Centenary, De La Rue Colour Trials for the 2 d. value, on wmk. Crown CC paper, perforated 14 with issued colour of yellow (but vignette in sepia not black), in sepia & grey, in sepia & vermilion (slight rub at right), in sepia & pale blue and in sepia & purple, all fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3686 Barbados

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    Kingston Relief Fund 1907 (Jan-Feb): Kingston Relief Fund 1 d. on 2 d. slate-black & orange, an unused example with variety "Surcharge Double" in red, unobtrusive age spot on fine large part og. A scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (1961) Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3687 Barbados

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    1909: Lord Crawford reprint of 1858 issue, 6 d. value printed in brown, imperforate on thin white watermark Small Star  paper (this example with lines from marginal watermark), fresh and very fine, unused without gum. Extremely rare, it is believed just three examples were made in each colour reprinted. Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3688 Barbados

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    Typographed by De La Rue 1912/16: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 3 d. , 4 d. and 6 d. values, without Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, cut down to stamp size. Fine and rare.rnProvenance: Collection Herbert M. Shilstone, RL, London, 22 June 1977.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3689 Barbados

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    Typographed by De La Rue 1912/16: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 1 s. to 3 s. values, without Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, cut down to stamp size. Fine and rare.rnProvenance: Collection Herbert M. Shilstone, RL, London, 22 June 1977.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3690 Barbados

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    'Sea Chariot' Recess by De La Rue 1916/19: De La Rue Master Die Proof in black, without Duty Plates, on glazed rough toned card paper (40 x 45 mm.). Slightly soiled but rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3691 Barbados

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    1920/21: Victory Issue ½ d. black & bright yellow-green, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused vertical pair from upper left corner of the sheet, variety "C of CA missing in Watermark" in margin under Plate Number '1', fresh and fine minor bends on large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3692 Barbados

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    1920/21: Victory Issue ½ d. black & bright yellow-green, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, a used example, variety "Substituted Crown in Watermark", lightly cancelled and reverse clearly showing the replacement watermark bit. Rare, unpriced used by Stanley Gibbons Gi = £ 650 for unused.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3693 Barbados

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    1920/21: Victory Issue 1 d. black & vermilion, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example, variety "C of CA missing in Watermark", fresh and fine, large part og. A rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (2011) Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3694 Barbados

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    'Sea Chariot' Recess by De La Rue 1925/35: Sea Chariot issue, 1½ d. orange, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an Imperforate Colour Trial in issued colour, without gum. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3695 Barbados

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    'Sea Chariot' Recess by De La Rue 1921/35: Trial Colour Die Proof for 2 d. value engraved in deep bright blue on unwatermarked ungummed white wove paper (55 x 65 mm.), the completed design endorsed at base '27.11.24' in pencil. Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3696 Barbados

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    'Sea Chariot' Recess by De La Rue 1921/35: Trial Colour Die Proof for 2½ d. value engraved in deep bright blue on unwatermarked ungummed white wove paper (46 x 64 mm.), the completed design endorsed at base '27.11.24' in pencil. Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3697 Barbados

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    1935 (May 6): Waterlow Silver Jubilee 1 s. slate & purple, Plate 2B, Row 10, stamp 6, a used example showing variety "Kite and Horizontal Log", lightly cancelled leaving the varieties clear. Rare Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3698 Barbados

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    Redrawn "Sea Chariot" Issue 1938/47: Sea Chariot set of 16 values unused, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perforated 13½ x 13, all with hooded perforated SPECIMEN, fresh colours, large part og. A fine and rare set Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3699 Barbados

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    Redrawn "Sea Chariot" Issue 1938/47: 1 d. scarlet, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perforated 13½ x 13 from September 1939 printing, an unused block of four, fresh and fine, slightly browned unmounted og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'100+.rnProvenance: RL, London, 15-16 Feb 1979, ex lot 159.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 3700 Barbados

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    Redrawn "Sea Chariot" Issue 1938/47: 2 d. carmine, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused imprint block of eight, marginal from base of sheet (4 x 2), showing variety "A of CA Missing in Watermark" in the lower margin alongside 'L' of London in imprint, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Exceptionally rare - Gibbons mention the stamp but it remains unpriced unused, a proving piece.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF
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