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  • Lot# : 2496 Grenada

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    First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 1 d. bluish green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, a used example exquisitely showing the bluish shade and lightly cancelled on despatch in black, further cancelled by part London datestamp in red. A choice example Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2497 Grenada

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    First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 1 d. bluish green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, a used example cancelled by circular 'B' datestamp of St. Mark's in black Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2498 Grenada

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    First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 1 d. bluish green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, a used example cancelled by circular 'D' datestamp of St. Andrew's (Dec 1861) in black Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2499 Grenada

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    First Issue, No Watermark 1862 (May): 1 d. green, no wmk. rough perf. 14-16, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3), marginal from right of sheet, of lovely fresh colour, superb large part og. with eight stamps unmounted og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 600+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2500 Grenada

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    First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 6 d. lake-red, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, a used example cancelled by circular "F" datestamp of Carriacou (19 Feb 1862) in black. Minor bends but a superb strike. Rare Gi = £ 90.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2501 Grenada

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    Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 1 d. green, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, an unused block of twenty-eight (7 x 4), some overall age toning but of splendid rich colour, some minor creases not affecting the appearance, large part somewhat dried og. A magnificent and important multiple Gi = £ 3'000+.rnProvenance:  Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983, lot 297; Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 64.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2502 Grenada

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    Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 1 d. green, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, a horizontal pair and strip of four used on 1867 cover to Norfolk, Virginia, USA endorsed 'per Mail via St. Thomas' and 'pr. Mail 271/67' at left, all tied by "A15" obliterators in black and by 'N.Y. Steamship / 10' charge mark of arrival. Reverse with 'Grenada' despatch cds (with day error) and 'St. Thomas' transit (Jan 31). Vertical file folds but a charming and most attractive franking.rnProvenance: 'A Midlands Philatelist', RL, London, 10 Feb 1982, lot 305.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2503 Grenada

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    Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 6 d. rose, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, a used horizontal pair, marginal from base of sheet, lightly cancelled by "A15" obliterators in black. Sublime and superb Gi = £ 26+.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2504 Grenada

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    Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 6 d. orange-red, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, May 1866 printing, an unused example of outstanding centering and colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Superb Gi = £ 650.rnProvenance: Collection Mrs Winifred Taylor, Harmer Rooke, London, 25 April 1963.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2505 Grenada

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    Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 6 d. vermilion, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, a used horizontal pair on 1873 cover to London endorsed 'per Mail' tied by neat 'Grenada' datestamps (Aug 26) in black. 'London / Paid' arrival cds in red (Sept 13) at left. The cover with one side flap missing, cleaned and ironed but a most attractive and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2506 Grenada

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    1873 (Jan): 1 d. deep green, wmk. Small Star sideways, clean cut perf. 15, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, of wonderful fresh colour, superb, large part og. A delightful multiple Gi = £ 520+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 374.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2507 Grenada

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    1873/74: 6 d. orange-vermilion, wmk. Large Star sideways, Intermediate perf. 15, an unused example of superb vibrant colour, well centred for this stamp, fresh and very fine, large part og. Signed Bernichon Gi = £ 700.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 381.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2508 Grenada

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    1873/74: 6 d. orange-vermilion, wmk. Large Star, Intermediate perf. 15, a used vertical strip of four, all cancelled by neat "D" datestamps (Jan 9, 1874). A charming and scarce multiple, also showing on reverse a strange off-set of the GRENADA legend on all four stamps.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2509 Grenada

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    1873/74: 6 d. orange-vermilion, wmk. Large Star sideways, Intermediate perf. 15, a used block of four of fresh colour, lightly cancelled by "A15" St. George's obliterators in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2510 Grenada

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    1875: Chalon Head, Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the Grenada Fiscal design, printed in black on thick card (36 x 36 mm.), State II with full definition of the Chalon Head and the cross-hatched background, fresh and very fine. A remarkable and very rare Proof.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983, lot 276.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2511 Grenada

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    1875 (July): 1 s. deep mauve, wmk. Large Star, perf. 14, a used vertical strip of three, with upper stamp showing variety "SHLLIING for SHILLING", lightly cancelled by the "A15" obliterator in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 700+.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 76.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2512 Grenada

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    1875 (July): 1 s. surcharged in blue on deep mauve and Dec 1875 1 d. green, comb perf. 14 at Somerset House, used on 1877 cover to London tied by circular "D" datestamps of St. Andrew's with 'Grenada' cds on reverse (Aug 8) in black. 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Aug 29) also on obverse of a rare and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: SG, London, 5-6 March 1981, lot 308.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2513 Grenada

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    Surcharge on Fiscal 1875 (July): 1 s. surcharged in blue on deep mauve, wmk. Large Star, perf. 14, an unused example, centred to base, of vibrant bright colour, showing variety "O in POSTAGE Omitted", fresh and very fine, large part og. Superb and very rare. Cert. RPSL (1953) Gi = £ 7'000.rnProvenance: This stamp was sent to the RPSL in February 1953 by John J. Challis, prior to this date the stamp was not catalogued with this variety                         being added to the SG listing in 1954 as SG 16d.rn                     rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2514 Grenada

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    1875 (Dec): 1 d. green, wmk. Large Crown upright, comb perf. 14 at Somerset House, two unused examples and a sheet marginal horizontal pair, all showing the problems this perforating caused with each stamp showing a double row of vertical perforations, largely fresh and very fine trio, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 340+.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2515 Grenada

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    1875 (Dec): 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star upright, line perf. 15 by Perkins Bacon, an unused example, centred slightly to upper left, an unused example of rich colour, minimal aging on perfs. mentioned for accuracy only, somewhat dried part og. A wonderful stamp of great importance to Grenadian philately, purchased by the owner over 39 years ago and believed to be the sole example extant in unused condition. Cert. RPSL (1967) Gi = £ 9'000.
    Starting bid : 4,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2516 Grenada

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    1878 (Aug): 6 d. deep vermilion, wmk. Small Star sideways, Intermediate perf. 15, an unused example of lovely fresh colour, old hinge thin not affecting the appearance, part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 850.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 397.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2517 Grenada

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    1878 (Aug): 6 d. deep vermilion, wmk. Small Star sideways, Intermediate perf. 15, an unused horizontal pair of gorgeous colour, superb and fresh, large part og. A magnificent multiple in the foremost quality Gi = £ 1'700+.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 26 Nov 1963, lot 219; Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 118.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2518 Grenada

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    1879 (Dec): 1 d. pale green on thin paper, wmk. Small Star upright, rough perf. 15, an unused block of four, of lovely fresh appearance, slightest of age spots on central perfs., otherwise fresh and very fine with protective hinges on large part og. An extremely scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'200+.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 122.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2519 Grenada

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    1881 (April): 1 d. green, wmk. Small Star sideways, rough perf. 14½, an unused block of six (3 x 2) of lovely depth of colour, fresh and very fine, usual small wrinkles on gum, large part og. with lower three stamps unmounted og. A delightful and rare multipe Gi = £ 960+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 407.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 950.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2520 Grenada

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    1881 (April): 1 d. green, wmk. Small Star sideways, rough perf. 14½, a used block of four on thin paper, cancelled by circular "D" datestamps of St. Andrew's in black. A scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 80.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2521 Grenada

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    Type 7 Surcharge 1881 (April): ½ d. deep mauve, wmk. Large Star variety upright, an unused example (Row 9, stamp 4), with further variety "OSTAGE for POSTAGE", some minor blunted perfs., fresh and very fine, large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2522 Grenada

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    Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Large Star, an unused vertical pair, corner marginal from upper left corner of the sheet, showing Large Star watermark in top margin and lines at left, variety "Imperforate" with large margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part og. A most attractive pair. Cert. BPA (1952) Gi = £ 650.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2523 Grenada

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    Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Large Star, an unused block of four, marginal from top of the sheet, showing watermark Large Star in margin, variety "Imperforate" with good margins all round, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'300+.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983, lot 370.
    Starting bid : 450.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2524 Grenada

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    Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Large Star, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", right hand stamp showing further variety "No Stop", of fine appearance with large margins all round, minor corner bend on the variety, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 650++.rnProvenance: Collection L.J. Gilbert-Lodge, 1957; Collection W.A. Frazer, Spink, London, 30 Oct 2003, lot 1477.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2525 Grenada

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    Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Large Star, an unused example of good colour showing variety "No Stop", large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 250.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 3-4 May 2007, lot 119.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2526 Grenada

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    Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Large Star, a used horizontal pair (Row 8, stamps 11-12), right hand stamp showing variety "PENCF for PENCE", lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear Gi = £ 180+.
    Starting bid : 80.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 80.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2527 Grenada

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    Type 9 Surcharge 1881 (April): 4 d. blue, wmk. Large Star, a used example on 1882 cover to London with Government crest on reverse of envelope, tied by neat 'Grenada' cds (Sept 27) in blue with information strike alongside, reverse with London arrival cds (Oct 12). A very scarce stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2528 Grenada

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    Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. claret, wmk. Broad Star, an unused corner block of four, marginal from the upper left of sheet, showing the watermark lines at top, of vibrant fresh colour and of beautiful appearance, fresh and very fine large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 1'300+.rnProvenance: Collection J. Charlton Henry,Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 614; Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983, lot 389; Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 167.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2529 Grenada

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    "Postage" Overprints 1883 (Jan): 1 d. orange, a used example of fine colour, overprinted horizontally "POSTAGE." in black, variety "Overprint Inverted", a fine lightly cancelled used example (dated February). An extremely rare stamp in the foremost quality for this error Gi = £ 2'250.rnProvenance: Collection J. Charlton Henry,Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 624; Collection Charlton-Henry; Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 208; RL, London, 10 Feb 1982, lot 371.rn 
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2530 Grenada

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    1881 (Jan 7): De La Rue Colour Trial Proof for the proposed new typographed Keyplate issue, the block of twelve (6 x 2) of the 1 d. value printed in pale violet (as utilised for the 1 shilling value) in the tête-bêche format with sheet margins at top and at base showing GRENADA also in tête-bêche format, watermaked Crown CA, perforated 14 with each stamp overprinted CANCELLED (Samuel Type D7) in purple with manuscript in margins 'Make plate D, 60 set thus'. Fresh colours and extremely fine with full unmounted og. A 'one-off' of the Keyplate design, submitted to the Crown Agents on Dec 23, 1881 "to illustrate the character of the work we could throw into the stamps". Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 3635 and discussed by Marcus Samuel in 'Specimen Stamps of the Crown Colonies' on page 121. Unique and wonderful.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 3 Dec 1976, lot 329; Stanley Gibbons, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 452.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2531 Grenada

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    1883: 4 d. greyish slate, a used example on 1883 entire letter to London, Duncan correspondence, tied by 'Grenada' cds in blue (July 27) with information strike alongside. Reverse with London arrival cds in red (Aug 10). Attractive and scarce.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2532 Grenada

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    1883: De La Rue imperforate Colour Trial for the 1 s. value on watermarked Crown CA paper, printed in pale lilac, large part og.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2533 Grenada

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    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Oct 1): 1 d. on 1½ d. orange, an unused example variety "THRFE for THREE" in green surcharge, large part og. Scarce and very fine Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2534 Grenada

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    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Oct 1): 1 d. on 1½ d. orange, an unused example variety "THRFE for THREE" in green surcharge, large part og. Scarce. Cert. BPA (1971) Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2535 Grenada

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    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Oct 1): 1 d. on 1½ d. orange, an unused example showing variety "HALH for HALF" in green surcharge, aging, part og., with superb og. normal for comparison Gi = £ 350.rnProvenance: RL, London, 20 Jan 1982, lot 377.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2536 Grenada

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    Type 14 Surcharge 1886 (Dec): 1 d. on 1 s. orange, an unused block of four of fresh colour, superb appearance, large part og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 200+.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2537 Grenada

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    Type 16 Surcharge 1888 (March 31): 4 d. on 2 s. orange, an unused block of four of good colour, both surcharges shifted slightly to left, fresh and fine, typical wrinkles and one or two age spots on large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 200.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 495.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2538 Grenada

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    Type 16 Surcharge 1883 (March 31): 4 d. on 2 s. orange, an unused block of eight (4 x 2), of lovely fresh colour, first stamp with variety "Wide Space between TWO and SHILLINGS", eighth stamp with diagonal crease, fresh and fine, large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. Scarce and attractive Gi = £ 650+.rnProvenance: Collection J. Charlton Henry,Harmer Rooke, New York, 4-7 April 1961, lot 647
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2539 Grenada

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    Type 16 Surcharge 1883 (March 31): 4 d. on 2 s. orange, a used example of fresh colour showing variety "First "S" of SHILLINGS Inverted", lightly cancelled by 'Grenada' (1888) cds in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce Gi = £ 325.rnProvenance: Collection W.A. Frazer, Spink, London, 30 Oct 2003, lot 1507.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2540 Grenada

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    Type 17 Surcharge 1889 (Dec): ½ d. on 2 s. orange, an unused example and used example, each showing variety in green surcharge "First "S" in SHILLINGS Inverted", the unused example fresh and fine with tone spot on part og., the used example lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear Gi = £ 625.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2541 Grenada

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    Type 18 Surcharge 1890 (Dec): 1 d. on 2 s. orange, an unused example of good colour, variety "Surcharge Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. A rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1971) Gi = £ 750.rnProvenance: Shreves, Dallas, 14-15 Sept 2000, lot 1504.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2542 Grenada

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    Type 19 Surcharge 1891 (Jan): 1 d. on 2 s. orange, an unused example of fresh colour, variety in green surcharge "Wide Space between TWO and SHILLINGS", fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2543 Grenada

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    Type 20 Surcharge 1891 (Dec): 2½ d. on 8 d. grey-brown, an unused corner marginal block of twelve, of very fresh colour, showing Plate Number '1' in margin and four vertical tête-bêche pairs, elements of aging on reverse, unmounted og. An attractive multiple Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2544 Grenada

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    Type 20 Surcharge 1891 (Dec): 2½ d. on 8 d. grey-brown, a used example with variety "2½d. Surcharge Inverted", lightly cancelled in black. Extremely rare - listed but unpriced unused or used by Stanley Gibbons. Cert. BPA (1973).
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2545 Grenada

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    Type 20 Surcharge 1891 (Dec): 2½ d. on 8 d. grey-brown, a single example used with 1883 ½ d. dull green in a strip of five on 1894 registered cover to Leytonstone, all tied by 'St. George's / Grenada' datestamps (Dec 12) in black. Oval framed 'R' below and reverse with London datestamp (Dec 27) of arrival. A charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2546 Grenada

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    1899 (April 14): Keyplate Essay for the proposed 2 d. value, imperforate on large piece of the Appendix sheet with printed frames in mauve, top label with GRENADA handpainted in red-brown and Duty Plate with background lines handpainted in red-brown and "2d" picked out in Chinese white with manuscript notation "App'd 19/4" in ink at left of approval. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton on page 3641. Unique.rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 12 June 1991, lot 1171.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2547 Grenada

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    1902: The definitive set of ten values unused, wmk. Crown CA, all in blocks of four, fresh colours, very fine, large part og. with lower pairs unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'000.rnProvenance: Sotheby's, London, 16 Dec 1994, lot 142.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 950.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2548 Grenada

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    1902: De La Rue Colour Trial for the 1 d. value, Imperforate on wmk. Crown CA paper, printed in ultramarine & green, the issued colour of the 2 s. value (but with unlied Duty Plate), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 19-20 May 2010, lot 2177.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2549 Grenada

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    1902: De La Rue Colour Trial for the 1 s. value, Imperforate on wmk. Crown CA paper, printed in carmine & green, the issued colours of the 5 s. value (but with lined Duty Plate), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 19-20 May 2010, lot 2178.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2550 Grenada

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    Badge of the Colony 1906/11: The set of eleven values from ½ d. to 10 s. unused, incl. both shades of the 2½ d., fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2551 Grenada

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    1908: De La Rue stamp size Die Proofs (2) for central Vignette only and Frame only for the 1 s. value, each printed in black on glazed white card. An attractive pair.rnProvenance. Christie's, London, 12 June 1991, lot 1179.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2552 Grenada

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    1907: De La Rue Master Die Proof for 10 s. without central vignette, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '26 NOV. 07' in blue. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 181.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2553 Grenada

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    1908: 10 s. green & red on green, wmk. Crown CA, a used example, fresh and fine, neatly cancelled by part 'Grenada' (March) cds in black. A scarce and elusive stamp in used condition Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2554 Grenada

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    1913/22: George V definitive issue: the complete set of 10 values unused, together with all the listed shade varieties and coloured papers (22 stamps), fresh and very fine, large part og. or unmounted og. A scarce complete set and a good reference, together with the overprinted SPECIMEN set of ten values and the five SPECIMEN 'a' number values, all fresh and fine Gi = £ 600+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2555 Grenada

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    1912/13: De La Rue Die Proof for George V Duty Plate "1d." and GRENADA country legend only, printed in black on glazed white card, dated '18 AUG.12' in blue. Scarce and fine.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 188.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2556 Grenada

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    1912/13: De La Rue Die Proof for George V Duty Plate "2½d." and GRENADA country legend only, printed in black on glazed white card, dated '26 AUG.12' in blue. Scarce and fine.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2557 Grenada

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    1921/31: De La Rue Trial Colour Proof for 2 s. 6 d. value, Imperforate in the accepted colours of black & carmine on blue, applied to small piece ex the De La Rue archives with manuscript notation "App'd for colour" and signed off and dated "10/5/29". Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 3655. Rare and fine.rnProvenance: Phillips, London, 7 Nov 1996, lot 393.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 2558 Grenada

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    1938/50: 10 s. slate-blue & bright carmine (narrow frames), the 1943 printing, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, perf. 12, an unused block of four, corner marginal from upper right of sheet, fresh and very fine, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. A magnificent and rare multiple Gi = £ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF
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