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Catalogue 267: BRITISH POST OFFICES ABROAD - The DUBOIS collection (part II)
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  • Lot# : 4012 Nova Scotia

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    1855 (April 20): Prepaid cover to Maitland, Hants Co. struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / ST. MARGARET'S BAY. N.S" in black with manuscript '3' (pence) in red crayon with reverse showing "St. Margaret's Bay / NS" cds in black (April 20) and oval arrival of the following day.rnThis cover, the earliest recorded, predates the sole recorded example illustrated in Parmenter & Morton (page 7/6) by over 5 months and the Frederick R. Mayer example. Less than five known - rare and superb.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4013 Newfoundland

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    1847 (July 27): Prepaid cover from St. John's to New York, struck with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / ST. JOHN'S / NEWFOUNDLAND." in red, prepaid 1 s. as far as Boston and struck with '7' (cents) due upon arrival in red. Reverse with 'St. John's / Newfoundland' cds in black (July 24) and Halifax transit (July 28). Scarce and attractive Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4014 Nova Scotia

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    1847 (Oct 22): Entire letter from Minudie, Nova Scotia to Hartford, CT, USA with listing of items sent aboard the Schooner 'Mrs. Sprague', rated '11½' in red manuscript with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / AMHERST N.S." in red (with 'Paid' crossed through in manuscript and '10' applied over the 11½). Reverse with AMHERST / N.S. double arc cds in red (Oct 24), 'Dorchester / N.B.' in black (Oct 24) and 'Sackville / N.B.' cds (Oct 25) in black and Robbinston transit (Oct 27) in red on obverse. A fresh and very fine entire Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 550.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4015 Nova Scotia

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    1874 (Feb 23): Cover from Amherst to Dorchester, New Brunswick, mailed during stamp shortage and struck with late usage of "♚ / PAID / AT / AMHERT N.S." in black, slightly smudged, with corresponding 'Amherst / N.S.' cds at left (Feb 23) also in black. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 246; Collection 'Beaver Creek', Phillips, London, 17 Nov 1988, lot 237.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4016 Nova Scotia

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    1864: Soldier's Letter from a Private G. Johnston of the 2nd Queen's Royal Regiment, counter-signed by Captain commanding at lower left mailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Luton, England with single Great Britain 1864 1 d. red, pl. 79 tied by barred 'H' obliterator in black. Backstamped on despatch at Halifax (Dec 19) with Luton (3 Jan 1865) arrival cds in black. Rare and most unusual. Cert. RPSL (1955).rnProvenance: Collection Nicholas Argenti.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4017 Canada

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    1844 (Dec 12): Entire letter from Quebec to Ellsworth, Maine, USA endorsed 'via Boston', struck with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / QUEBEC L.C." in red with double arc "Quebec / L.C." cds adjacent and prepaid 1/1d. The "Paid" deleted upon arrival and the cover charged '8c.' due in purple ink Gi = £ 160.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4018 Antigua u. Antigua Barbuda

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    1862 (Oct 11): A printed Monthly Return from the 'New Division' Estate folded and mailed prepaid at 3 d. Printed Matter rate (in manuscript red crayon) from St. John's to Whitehaven, struck with "♚ / PAID / AT / ANTIGUA" handstamp in red with single ring "Antigua" cds (Oct 11) in black and 'London / Paid' cds in red (Oct 30). Scarce and most unusual Gi = £ 650.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4019 Antigua u. Antigua Barbuda

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    1859 (April 3): Great Britain 1858 2 d. blue, pl. 7, a horizontal strip of three lettered RD-RF, a few perf. faults, used on 1859 single weight mourning cover to London all tied by "A02" obliterator handstamps of St. John's. Reverse with ANTIGUA double arc cds (April 12) in black, London cds of receipt (May 2) in red on front. One back flap missing but an extremely rare stamp used on letter from Antigua Gi = £ 3'000 off cover.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4020 Antigua u. Antigua Barbuda

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    1858 (Aug 12): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac (2) used on 1858 double weight entire letter to Whitehaven, each tied by bold strikes of "A02" obliterator of St. John's. Reverse with ANTIGUA double arc cds (Aug 12) in black, London cds in red (Sept 1) and Whitehaven cds (Sept 2) in black. A fine and very rare entire.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4021 Antigua u. Antigua Barbuda

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    1858 (Nov 27): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac, faulty horizontal pair and 4 d. rose in a horizontal strip of three, also with perfs. trimmed, used on 1858 quadruple weight entire letter to Whitehaven, all tied by bold individual strikes of "A02" obliterator of St. John's. Reverse with ANTIGUA double arc cds (Nov 27) in black, London cds in red (Dec 16) and Whitehaven cds (Dec 16). Despite the imperfections a charming and extremely rare franking.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4022 Bahamas

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    1852 (May 11): Cover from Nassau, Bahamas to San Francisco, USA prepaid '4' (pence) in red manuscript to St. Thomas, struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / BAHAMAS" handstamp in red. Reverse with BAHAMAS double arc cds in black (May 11, code B) and 'St. Thomas' double arc cds (June 9) in black. Handstruck '20' (cents) due marking also on obverse of a fine and rare cover Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4023 Bahamas

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    1860 (March 17): Great Britain 1 d. red, perf. 14, used on Newspaper rate cover from Nassau to Washington D.C., signed at top by ex-President "Franklin Pierce" for free franking privilege within the USA, neatly tied by "AO5" obliterator in black with double arc BAHAMAS cds (March 17, code C) displaying well on reverse. Crayon '2' (cents) presumably not collected in deference to the President (1853-1857). Manuscript note at top: "You asked me for Gen. Pierce's autograph - here it is - I may, if you desire it be able to give you a letter". A very rare rate and stamp used on an historic cover. Cert. BPA (1993).rnProvenance: Collection 'Staircase', Spink, London, 8 April 1999, lot 60.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,700.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4024 Bahamas

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    1858 (Dec 14): Cover at single rate from Nassau to London franked by Great Britain 1857 1 d. rose-red, perf. 14 (2) and 1857 4 d. rose tied by two superb strikes of "AO5" obliterator in black. Backstamped BAHAMAS double arc cds in black (Dec 14, code C) and obverse with 'London / Paid' cds in red (19 Jan 1859). Illustrated in Parmenter & Gordon on page 6/5. A wonderful cover in the foremost quality and extremely rare. Cert. BPA (1977) Gi = £ 5'400+ off cover.rnProvenance: Spink, London, Nov 1999.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4025 Bahamas

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    1859 (Nov 26): Cover at single rate from Nassau to Hoboken, NJ, USA franked by Great Britain 1858 2 d. blue, pl. 7 in a horizontal pair, applied slightly off the edge of the cover, cancelled by "AO5" obliterator in black and also tied by "SHIP LETTER NEW YORK" circular datestamp (Dec 2) in black. Reverse with flap opened for display and showing fine BAHAMAS double arc cds (Nov 26, code B). A superb and extremely rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Andre Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 845.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4026 Bahamas

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    1859 (Feb 21): Cover at single rate from Nassau to London endorsed 'prepaid' franked by Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac, in a bright shade, tied by "AO5" obliterator in black. Backstamped BAHAMAS double arc cds in black (Feb 21, code B) and London cds (March 14) in red. Slight faults due to opening at top and well away from the adhesive, a very scarce and attractive cover.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4027 Bahamas

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    1859 (March 19): Cover at double rate from Nassau to London franked by Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac in a horizontal pair, first stamp with small corner fault, each tied by bold "AO5" obliterator in black. Backstamped BAHAMAS double arc cds in black (March 19, code C) and thence via New York and Liverpool with 'Paid / Liverpool / Packet' cds in red (April 10) on obverse. London arrival on reverse of a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4028 Bahamas

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    1876: Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 162, a used example on Sailor's Concessionary rate cover from the Bahamas to Gosport endorsed "From W. Edmiston C.B. (Chief Bosun's) Mate / HMS Pert, Nassau", countersigned by Commanding Officer at left, tied in transit by bold "D67" obliterator of Queenstown, Ireland in black. Handstruck "1d." Captain's gratuity on obverse with 'Gosport' arrival cds (Jan 13, 1877) on reverse. Some small imperfections but a rare and unusual usage.rnrnNote: Carried by the 'Leo' from Nassau to Halifax, thence by the Allan Line Steamer 'Sarmatian' to Queenstwon where the adhesive was cancelled. The rare "D67" obliterator was used at Queenstown at the Terminus of the Dublin to Cork Travelling Post Office. Once cancelled the letter was returned to the 'Sarmatian' for the onward journey to Liverpool where it arrived on January 11, 1877.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4029 Barbados

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    1852 (Nov 11): Entire letter from Barbados to Baltimore, USA endorsed 'p. Mail' and 'Paid', struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / BARBADOES" in red and rated 1s. in manuscript. Circular 'Steamship / 10' of entry in black on obverse; reverse with BARBADOES double arc datestamp (Nov 11) and "St. Thomas" transit cds (Nov 14) in black. Superb Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4030 British Guyana

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    1859 (Sept 9): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac, a horizontal pair used on 1859 cover from Georgetown / Demerara to Caltura, Galle, Ceylon tied by "AO3" obliterators in black with reverse showing DEMERARA single ring cds (Sept 9) in black. Circular 'London / Paid' transit cds in red and 'COLOMBO / POST-PAID' (Nov 7) and 'CALTURA / POST-PAID' arrival with date inserted in manuscript (Nov 8). A charming cover to a scarce destination, possibly unique since this is the only cover to Ceylon known to us. Cert. BPA (1993).
    Starting bid : 1,250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4031 British Guyana

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    1858 (July 25): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red, perf. 14, two horizontal strips of three, lettered MJ-ML and NJ-NL, used on 1858 mourning envelope from Berbice to Andover, Hants endorsed 'Per R.M. Steamer to England', tied by six strikes of rare "AO4" obliterator in black. Carried by the 'Prince' from Demerara to Barbados, 'Clyde' to St. Thomas and the 'La Plata' to Southampton. Reverse with Berbice cds (July 24), London datestamp in red (Aug 15) and Andover arrival cds. Imperfections to the strip with rounded corner on NL and NJ repaired; nevertheless rare and an early usage of the 'AO4' - only despatched from the GPO in London on 14 April 1858. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection E.E.Yates, RL 31 July 1940, lot 58; Collection McGowan, RL, London, 27 July 1950, lot 466.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4032 British Honduras

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    1849 (July 11): Cover from Belize to Cleveland, Yorkshire endorsed 'Paid' with '2/-' rate in red manuscript, struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / BELIZE" in red alongside London Tombstone Paid datestamp (Aug 22) in red. Reverse with double arc BELIZE cds in black (July 11) with Thirsk cds of receipt (Aug 22) in blue. Opens well for Exhibit display, a beautiful and very rare cover Gi = £ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4033 British Honduras

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    1865 (Jan 2): Entire letter from Guatemala to Cadiz via Belize and London, struck with 'GUATEMALA / 1865' cds in blue (Jan 2), with manuscript '2' (reales) for the fee from Yzabel to Belize; mailed via Forwarding Agent "Antonio Mathé / Belize / Honduras" with black oval cachet and sent on prepaid with superb "BELIZE / PAID" datestamp (Jan 14, code A) in red and rated '1/4d.' in red crayon. Carried on the 'HMS Rosario' to Jamaica and thence by 'RMS Seine' to Southampton. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Feb 13) in red and 'Cadiz / Franco' oval arrival (Feb 18) in black. A fine entire with all markings on the obverse of the cover.rnProvenance: Collection Phil Kenton, Harmers, Zurich, 17 Nov 2005, lot 1111.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4034 British Honduras

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    1859 (April 18): Cover from Belize to Prestonpans, Scotland endorsed 'Consignee's Letter' at top, franked by 1858/60 6 d. lilac, tied by bold strike of "A06" obliterator in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds (June 16) below. Reverse with"BELIZE" double arc cds of despatch (April 18) in black and Prestonpans arrival in blue. Horizontal file fold across the adhesive but not greatly affecting the appearance of a very scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (1994).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. D.N. Seaton, Cavendish, Derby, 10 Sept 2014, lot 73.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4035 Dominica

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    1807: Cover from Dominca to London, prepaid '2/-' in manuscript, struck on despatch with exceptional "DOMINICA" fleuron datestamp in black (Nov 24). Backstamped on arrival in London (Jan 20, 1808) in red. One side flap missing but very fine for this elusive marking.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. D.N. Seaton, Cavendish, Derby, 10 Sept 2014, lot 120.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4036 Dominica

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    1869 (May 27): Cover endorsed 'per Mail' from Dominica to St. Kitts, prepaid '4' (pence) in manuscript, struck with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / DOMINICA" in red with further '2' (pence) credit alongside in manuscript. Reverse with 'Dominica' cds (May 27) in black. Small wormhole on front and flap faults verso but a scarce inter-island usage and an attractive cover Gi = £ 550.rnProvenance: Collection Henry D. Hicks, RL, London, May 1984, lot 49; Collection S.J. Sugarman, Christie's, London, 8 March 1994, lot 1041.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4037 Dominica

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    1859 (Sept 4): Great Britain 1857 4 d. rose, a used example on 1859 cover endorsed 'P. Mail' from Roseau to Castries, St. Lucia tied by heavy "A07" obliterator in black. Reverse with partial DOMINICA double arc cds of despatch and fine ST. LUCIA double arc arrival (Sept 4) both in black. A few imperfections and cover creases but a rare example of the inter-island rate. Cert. BPA (1990).rnProvenance: Collection McGowan, RL, London, 26 July 1950, lot 478; Collection Nabarro, RL, London, 12 March 1975, lot 2039.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4038 Grenada

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    1842 (Aug 29): Entire letter concerning drought on the Mount Pleasant estate on the island of Carriacou to Chester, England rated '1/-' in manuscript, struck with very fine strike of straight line "CARRIACOU" handstamp in brown with 'Pr. Pkt. 29 Aug '42' below in manuscript. Reverse with London cds in red and double arc Chester arrival cds (Oct 14) in black. Rare and fine - just three examples of this handstamp are recorded.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey, RL, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 13.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4039 Grenada

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    1851 (Jan 11): Cover from Grenada to Dublin, Ireland prepaid with '2/6d.' rate in manuscript, struck with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / GRENADA" handstamp in red. Reverse with double arc 'Grenada' despatch cds (Jan 11) in black and obverse with London 'Paid' cds in red (Feb 6) with Dublin arrival (Feb 7) on reverse. A fine cover Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4040 Grenada

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    1858 (Nov 20): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red, perf 14, a vertical pair used on large part "St. George's Chronicle" newspaper to London, twice redirected on arrival, tied by "A15" obliterators in black with GRENADA double arc cds adjacent (Nov 20). On arrival in London redirected with 1 d. red to Devonport where further 1 d. red applied tied by '25' numeral obliterator and mailed to Stoke. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 334; Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983; Collection Joseph Hackmey, RL, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 16; Collection Andre Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Dec 1993, lot 876.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4041 Grenada

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    1858 (Sept 9): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac, a horizontal strip of four used on 1858 quadruple rate cover from St. Georges, Grenada to London tied by "A15" obliterators in black, reverse with GRENADA double arc cds (Sept 9) in black with date error '0SP9 / 1858' alongside London arrival cds (Oct 2) in red. Side flaps removed but a very rare usage - the strip of four being the largest franking of this value used in Grenada.rnProvenance: Collection E.E.Yates, RL, London, 31 July-1 Aug 1940, lot 469; Christie's, London, 11-12 Jan 1984, lot 861; Collection Joseph Hackmey, RL, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 27.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4042 Grenada

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    1858 (Dec 10): Great Britain 1857 1 s. green, a used example on 1858 double rate entire letter endorsed 'per RMS Packet' from St. George's, Grenada to Glasgow, tied by "A15" obliterator in black. Reverse with GRENADA double arc cds of despatch (Dec 10) in black alongside London cds in red and Glasgow arrival in blue (Jan 2, 1859). The 1 s. value is exceptionally rare on letter from Grenada and very fine, according to our records just the two single 1 shilling frankings exist Gi = £ 1'800 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983, lot 31; Collection Joseph Hackmey, RL, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 31.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4043 St. Kitts Nevis

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    Nevis 1800 (July 24): Entire letter from Nevis to London endorsed 'p. Packet', rated '1/0' in manuscript, struck on reverse with superb two line "NEVIS / JUL 24.1800" handstamp of the British Packet office in black with arrival (Sept 12) in red adjacent. Fascinating contents regarding a slave wishing to purchase her freedom and a list of 'Mrs. MacDougal's Negroes'. The hole left by the original seal sensibly re-backed but a rare and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 1,800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4044 St. Kitts Nevis

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    1859 (March 18): Entrie letter from St. Kitts to 'Port d'Espagne', Trinidad, franked by Great Britain 1857 1 d. red stars in a horizontal strip of four (Gi C10), lettered EE-EH, all tied by fine strikes of the "A12" obliterator in black. Reverse with double arc Trinidad arrival cds (March 18). Second stamp with wormhole blacked in and fourth stamp crossed by vertical file fold but a great rarity on letter.rnProvenance: Collection 'Victoriana', Spinks, London, 4 Oct 2007, lot 2436.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4045 St. Kitts Nevis

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    St. Christopher 1858 (Sept 8): Great Britain 1856/57 1 d. red, perf. 14, 4 d. rose and 6 d. lilac, all of excellent colour, used on cover with original contents from Basseterre to the Bishop of Newcastle in Morpeth, New South Wales, tied by bold strikes of the Basseterre "A12" obliterator in black. Reverse with ST. KITTS double arc datestamp in black (Sept 13), London cds in red (Oct 2), Sydney / NSW cds's in black (Dec 15 and Dec 18), Morpeth / NSW (Dec 16), Newcastle / NSW (Dec 17), Ipswich / NSW (Dec 27) and charged '2d.' due upon eventual receipt. Docketing on reverse "Arrived by 'European' at Sydney 15/12/58 at ½ past 3 pm.". The 1 d. with weak corner perf. but a truly wonderful three colour franking cover to a most unusual destination. Cert. BPA (1970).rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 486; Collection Andre Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 953.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4046 St. Lucia

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    1850 (Oct 27): Cover from Soufrière to Bordeaux, France endorsed 'P.Packet' at left, with deleted '2d.' and unique strike of "INLAND-POSTAGE / PAID" in red, reverse with superb "SOUFRIERE / ST. LUCIA" double arc cds in black (Oct 27) - only five strikes of this mark recorded, this being the earliest - ST. LUCIA double arc cds (Oct 28) in black and thence via London (Nov 20) where framed COLONIES & ART.13 applied in red. Charged '45' décimes in manuscript due to pay upon receipt in Bordeaux ((Nov 23). A magnificent and unique cover that displays well.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4047 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Tobago 1859 (March 24): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac, perfs. blunted at base, used on 1859 cover from Scarborough, Tobago to London (George Henry Chalmers correspondence) endorsed 'P. Mail' and 'Paid', tied by fine "A14" obliterator in black. Reverse with TOBAGO double arc cds (March 24) in black and London arrival (April 14) in red. Scarce.rn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4048 Virgin Islands

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    1851 (June 30): Official cover endorsed 'O.H.M. Service' and 'Off. Acting Govt. V. Island' from Tortola to St. Christopher with rate '2/-' in manuscript, a sextuple rate, struck on reverse with immensely scarce "TORTOLA" double arc cds (June 30) in black - without code letter - and transit cds of ST. THOMAS (same day) in black alongside. Moronic biro 208 on front panel otherwise superb, unpriced by Parmenter & Gordon. Very rare.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4049 St. Vincent

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    1772 (Oct 8): Entire letter from Layou Bay to St. Augustine, East Florida (Mrs. Barrie correspondence), endorsed in manuscript 'To the care of Mr. Wells, Bookseller, Charles Town, S. Carolina' sent as internally noted "I send this by way of Boston enclosed in a letter" with faint BOSTON handstamp in magenta and Bishop Mark "12/NO". Thence forwarded and struck across back flap with two line "CHARLES / TOWN" in brown. Multitudes of deleted manuscript rates and with a final charge to pay of '3/11d.' in manuscript at top. Sensibly preserved and a most remarkable and extremely rare entire.rnrnNote: The contents from Mrs. Dolly Barrie's husband, attached as a Doctor to the British Army in St. Vincent are typically chatty "We arrived at Tyrell's Bay after a passage of seven weeks...we were very short of water. Immediately upon our coming to anchor the Major and I went on shore but finding that Kingstown was the capital of the island we went there and waited upon the Governor and Col. Dalrymple with whom we dined...we returned that night on board the Transport...and next day Cotton with 30 men were ordered about three miles inland, Pilot with 2 Company and myself ordered about 10 mile to the Leeward to guard the pass of the Mountains where the Indians are expected to come down if they are repulsed by the Main Army.. the Post we have occupied is capable of repulsing the whole Caribs should they attempt to attack us...the 32nd Regiment have had three men killed and two wounded...the Natives are about 2'000, supplied with firearms, sabres, powder and ball and some few swivels from the French...".
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4050 St. Vincent

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 4051 St. Vincent

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    1859 (Sept 10): Great Britain 1857 4 d. rose, two examples in a bright shade but one crossed by file fold, used on 1859 cover from Kingstown to Baltimore, USA endorsed 'p. Mail via St. Thomas', tied by fine strikes of the "A10" obliterator in black and by "Steamship / 20" charge marking. Reverse with single ring ST. VINCENT cds (Sept 10) and 'St. Thomas' transit cds (Sept 14) in black. An attractive and very scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 267; Collection J.L. Bobbie Messenger.rnrn                  
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4052 St. Vincent

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    1858 (July 21): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac in a horizontal pair, used on 1858 double rate entire letter from Kingstown to London (addressed to Capt. Tarleton of the 'HMS Euraylus'), cancelled by fine strikes of "A10" obliterator in black, redirected on arrival in London with 1857 1 d. red, perf. 14 in a horizontal pair tied by London EC duplex (Aug 16) to Portsmouth. Reverse with ST. VINCENT double arc cds in black, London cds in red and Portsmouth arrival (Aug 17) in blue. Some minor imperfections to reverse but a spectacular and most attractive entire.rnProvenance: Stanley Gibbons, New York, 18 Feb 1981, lot 306.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4053 Bermuda

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    1858 (Aug 30): Cover from Hamilton to Demerara, British Guiana prepaid '4' (pence) in manuscript and struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / HAMILTON. BERMUDA" in red. Reverse with superb "HAMILTON / BERMUDA" datestamp (Aug 30) in red, St. Thomas transit cds in black (Sept 5) and single ring 'Demarara' arrival cds in black (Sept 23). Charming and very rare Gi = £ 4'000.rnProvenance: Collection George Ulrich, Temple Bar, Guernsey, 26-28 June 1989, lot 7.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4239 Hongkong

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    1859 (April 12): Entire letter from Hong Kong to Cadiz, Spain via Forwarding Agent Don Jaime Barboro in Gibraltar, struck with superb strike of seriffed "♚ / PAID / AT HONG KONG" in red, prepaid '1/10d.' in red manuscript somewhat overstruck by single ring GIBRALTAR cds (July 7) in blue. Single ring 'Hong Kong' cds of despatch on reverse in black (April 29). A charming and rare entire Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4243 Ascension

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    1897 (Sept 17): Great Britain 2 d. registered postal stationery envelope, size F, used from Ascension to Cheltenham up-rated with Jubilee 1887 2½ d. purple on blued tied by hooded "REGISTERED / ASCENSION" datestamp in black (Sept 17) with repeated equally fine strike strike below. Reverse with Cheltenham arrival cds (Oct 9) in black. Illustrated in Parmenter & Gordon on page 8/35. A key item of Ascension Postal History, the sole recorded cover bearing this datestamp and in the foremost quality. Unique. Cert. RPSL (1977)rnProvenance: Collection Vivien Sussex, Cavendish, Derby, 6 March 2002, lot 284.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4256 Brit. Post Turkey

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    Constantinople 1880 (May 11): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. pl.14 and 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 207 in a vertical pair used on cover from Constantinople to Bath endorsed 'Private, via Varna' tied by three strikes of the "C" in bars obliterator with single ring 'British Post Office / Constantinople' cds in red alongside (May 11). Reverse with Bath arrival cds (May 17). Most attractive.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4257 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1873 (March): Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown, two examples used on 1873 double rate cover from Constantinople to the Octacamund Lawrence Asylum in Madras, India (founded in 1858 for the children of European soldiers) tied by two bold strikes of the "C" in bars obliterator with British P.O. "Alexandria" transit cds below (March 25) in black. Reverse with fine embossed Crown Crest initials LZAN in colour, fair 'British Post Office / Constantinople' cds in red and oval 'Sea Post Office' datestamp and Octacamund arrival (April 11). Slight bends but a rare franking.rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 9 Oct 1984, lot 501.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4258 Malta

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    1856: Cover probably mailed either from the Crimea or, more likely from Constantinople and addressed to London; franked by 1855 1 d. red-brown, wmk. Small Crown perf. 14 and 2 d. blue pl. 4, single example lettered PD and a horizontal strip of four OD-OG all cancelled by ink manuscript from the Crimea/Constantinople to London. Reverse with Malta double arc cds in black (Jan) and London arrival (Jan 21, 1856 but faint strike) in red alongside embossed flap reading "Soyez Ferme" (Be Steadfast) with Dragon vignette of the Hyde family. One 2 d. with small fault but a wonderful and extremely rare cover.rnNote: Robson Lowe article accompanies the lot stating January 1855, we however feel the date of the letter to be 1856. The letter was correctly franked with 11d. for the British Packet letter rate to Britain and handed directly to the packet at Constantinople leaving for Malta. The Contract packet employed in conveying the Mails did not, in 1856, have their own numeral cancellator on board, the Mail officer cancelled the adhesives with a wavy pen stroke. Unfortunately the letter missed the P.&O. packet  'ALMA'  at Malta (9 January 1856) en route from Alexandria to Southampton by one day. In order not to wait two weeks for the next P.&O. packet leaving Malta for Southampton, the letter was mailed on from Malta on 10 January 1856  by 'Closed Mail' via Marseilles by French Packet which required 1s. 9d. postage. The 11d. prepaid was not accepted as part payment when conveyed by French Packet (Moubray states "Underpaid: As unpaid"), and therefore taxed as unpaid with '1/9' in black ink to be paid by the recipient on delivery in London.    rnAnother cover dated 31 July 1855 which may confirm the practise of pen-cancelling late letters directly handed to the Mail packet is recorded bearing POST OFFICE BRITISH ARMY (code 'B' / Balaklava) datestamp on reverse addressed to Gibraltar. The five 1d. adhesives are also pen-cancelled (on board the Mail Packet from Constantinople?) and charged additional 5d. for the deficient amount for a letter by British Packet to Gibraltar. The address on both pen-cancelled letters may or may not be from the same sender. Copy with the lot.rnWe do concur that the address to the Union Bank of London, 4 Pall Mall, London with "A & N Club" at lower left was probably a request from the writer to the Bank to pay his annual dues for membership of the Army & Navy Club.rnrnProvenance: Collection T.V. Roberts, RL, London, 26 April 1989, lot 2164.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4259 Brit. Post Turkey

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    Beirut 1874 (Jan 1): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 138, 1873 3 d. rose pl. 11 and 1873 6 d. grey pl. 12 used on 1874 cover from Beirut to New York endorsed 'via Southampton' tied by three strikes of "G06" obliterator with fine 'British Post Office / Beyrout' cds in black alongside (Jan 1). Reverse with 'Alexandria' transit cds of British P.O. (Jan 8) and 'New York / Paid All' arrival in red and '2 / Cents' credit marking on obverse. A charming and rare three colour Transatlantic franking.rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 123, Zurich, 23-25 Oct 2000, lot 2143.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4260 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1874 (Sept 10): Combination cover from Beirut to Marseille, France franked by Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14, single example tied by "G06" obliterator with 'British Post Office / Beyrout' cds in black alongside (Sept 10, code C) paying rate to Alexandria and France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange in vertical pair tied by dotted "5080" gros chiffres of French P.O. in Alexandria with datestamp of same below (Sept 14). Framed small cartridge "Paquebots / De La  / Mediterranée" in red and reverse with Marseille arrival.A beautiful combination cover in the finest quality.rnProvenance: Christies, London, 25 May 1995, lot 2016.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4261 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1874 (Aug 13): Combination cover from Beirut to Lyon, France franked by Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 13 tied by bold "G06" obliterator with 'British Post Office / Beyrout' cds in black alongside (Aug 13, code C) paying double rate to Alexandria and France Ceres 1871/75 80 c. carmine in a horzontal pair tied by "5080" gros chiffres in black with "ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE" datestamp in black (Aug 17). Struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in black at left and charged due at '14' décimes in manuscript. Reverse with 'Marseille à Lyon' TPO and Lyon arrival (Aug 25). A famous and magnificent cover.rnProvenance: Collection André Bollen, Köhler. Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 278; Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, Zurich, 29 April-1 May 2000, lot 2695.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4262 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1876 (Feb 3): Great Britain 1876 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 1, two verticasl pairs forming a block of four, used on 1876 cover at single rate from Beirut to Calcutta endorsed 'voie Suez & Bombay' cancelled by two strikes of the "G06" obliterator in black. Fine circular 'British Post Office / Beyrout' cds in black adjacent (Feb 3). Reverse with British P.O. 'Alexandria' cdds (Feb 6) and thence via Suez carried on the ''Bangalore" with 'Sea Post Office / D' datestamp in black (Feb 11). Cover abrasions but a very scarce usage.rnProvenance: Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 285.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4263 Brit. Post Turkey

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    Smyrna 1876 (April 29): Great Britain 1875 2½ rosy mauve, pl. 2 used on 1876 entire letter from Smyrna to London endorsed 'via Marseilles' tied by "F87" obliterator with neat SMYRNA datestamp at left (May 5) in black. London arrival (May 12) in red on reverse. Superb.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4264 Egypt Kingdom

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    1870 (Nov 29): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 127, two vertical pairs and 1867/70 6 d. violet pl. 9 in a horizontal pair used on 1870 registered cover from Alexandria to 'Osman Bey Josephe' at the St. James Hotel in London, the adhesives tied by fair to fine strikes of the "BO1" obliterator with scarce circular "REGISTERED / ALEXANDRIA" datestamp in red (Nov 29). 'Registered / London' arrival on front (Dec 10) and reverse with five wax seals as shown in negatibe form on the obverse. A few blunted perfs. but a charming and scarce registered usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1289; Collection Emile Antonini, DF, Zuricch, 13 April 1983, lot 32169; Collection Vivien Sussex, Cavendish, Derby, 6 March 2002, lot 332.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4265 Egypt Kingdom

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    1874 (June 23): Great Britain 1865/73 4 d. vermilion, a horizontal pair and a block of four used on cover from Alexandria to London endorsed 'via Marseilles' tied by six strikes of the "BO1" obliterator with 'Alexandria' cds below (June 23). Shortpaid with framed INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID handstamp applied in black and manuscript '4' alongside. Struck on arrival in London with circular MORE / TO / PAY and Foreign Branch datestamp (July 1), charged '1/2d.' to pay in manuscript. Some wrinkles to the adhesives and envelope but the sole recorded usage of this stamp in a block of four on cover from Alexandria. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Christies, RL, 11/12 Jan. 1984, lot 855.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4266 Egypt Kingdom

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    1871 (April 22): Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 12, 1867 6 d. violet pl. 8 and 1 s. green pl. 4 used on cover from Alexandria to Newcastle on Tyne endorsed 'via Brindisi', tied by two strikes of the "BO1" obliterator with fair 'Alexandria' cds at left (April 22) in black. Reverse with Newcastle on Tyne arrival cds (April 29). A fine and scarce three colour franking.rnProvenance: Lugdunum, Lyons, 10 March 2008, lot 529; Collection Adriano Landini, Spink, London, 2 May 2012, lot 77.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4267 Egypt Kingdom

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    1868 (July 18): Great Britain 1867 6 d. lilac pl. 6, a horizontal pair used on 1868 cover from Alexandria to London endorsed 'With the English Steamer', tied by three strikes of the "BO1" obliterator with 'Alexandria' despatch datestamp below in black. Scarce early usage of two line "POSTED AFTER / DEPARTURE OF PACKET" instructional marking at left in black. 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Aug 1). Overall soiling but a rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection Kuyas, SG, London, 31 May-1 June 1979, lot 16.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4268 Egypt Kingdom

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    1868 (Aug 19): Great Britain 1867/70 6 d. violet pl. 6 in a horizontal pair, used on 1868 entire from Alexandria to London endorsed 'per French Packet via Marseilles', tied by "ALEXANDRIA / BO1" duplex in black (Aug 19) with 'London / Paid' cds below (Aug 27) in red. A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4269 Egypt Kingdom

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    1868 (May 9): Combination Printed Matter entire letter mailed from Vienna to Bombay, India franked on despatch with 1867 3 kr. pale green in a horizontal strip of three (Michel 36) cancelled by "Wien" despatch cds's (May 9) in black. Triest oval transit on reverse (May 10) and thence to Alexandria where Great Britain 1867/73 3 d. rose pl. 4 was applied for onward transmission tied by "BO1" obliterator and ´Alexandria´ cds (May 22) in black. Bombay arrival datestamps (June 5) in black on front and back. The entire mentions an enclosure with the Investment Prospectus, overall soiling and splits on folds commensurate with journey and handling but an extraordinary item of great rarity. Cert BPA (2020).rnProvenance: Collection Cicurel, Harmers London, 19-21 June 1961, lot 725; Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 212.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4270 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865 (May 4): Combination cover from Triest to Bombay, India: Austria Arms 1864 issue issue 2 kr. yellow, 5 kr. rose-red and horizontal strip of four 15 kr. brown, perf. 9½, (Michel 30+32+34) all tied by oval framed "Triest" datestamps (4/5) in black, to entire letter to Bombay with Great Britain 1865 3 d. rose pl. 4 and 9 d. straw, this last listed but not priced by SG, tied by smudged strikes of the "BO1" obliterator in black. Reverse of entire with manuscript '52' kreuzer rate, ALEXANDRIA cds in black (May 10) and Bombay arrival cds (May 27) in red. The stamps with various elements of aging espccially so on the British adhesives but a very rare entire - the sole example this describer has seen with the British rate of 1 shilling made up with a 3d. and 9d. adhesive.rnNote: The contents of the letter are interesting "What do you think of the decision of the American question, at least I suppose it is decided now after (General Robert E.) Lee's capture, although affairs there must be in a queer state owing to the murder of Lincoln & Seward, what a mess...Servants here in the lodging are the worst of that community I have ever seen, most filthy in person, careless and stupid...".
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4271 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865 (Sept 19): Combination cover to Shanghai, China: Austria 1864 Arms issue 2 kr. yellow, 5 kr. rose-red and horizontal strip of four 15 kr. brown, perf. 9½, (Michel 30+32+34) all tied by oval framed "Triest" datestamps (19/9) in black, to cover from the Danish Consul in Triest to the Danish Consul in Shanghai, overlapped by Great Britain 1865 6 d. lilac pl. 5 in a horizontal pair tied by "BO1" obliterators in black. Reverse with framed 'Consulat Genéral de Danemarc à Trieste' cachet and embossed Consular seal, large "15/52" kreuzer handstamp in black (Van der Linden fig. 3156) and single ring datestamps of ALEXANDRIA in black, HONG KONG in black (Nov 16) and SHANGHAE arrival cds in blue (Nov 21). A stunning combination cover in glorious condition and visually most impressive. Signed internally by Pfenninger.rnProvenance: Köhler sale 249, Wiesbaden, 5-8 Feb 1986, lot 5949.
    Starting bid : 12,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4272 Egypt Kingdom

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    Cairo 1870 (Jan 24): Great Britain 1867/80 6 d. violet pl. 8 with three single examples and a horizontal strip of four with wing margin over edge of envelope, used with 1867/73 3 d. rose pl. 5, fault at base, on 1870 cover from Cairo to Philadelphia, USA tied by eight strikes of the "BO1" obliterator with the 3 d. tied by CAIRO despatch cds (Jan 24) in blue. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Feb 7) on front in red and reverse with oval framed 'Tod, Rathbone & Co. / Cairo' Agent's marking and Philadelphia arrival cds (Feb 19). Despite the imperfection a most attractive and rare 3/9d. triple rate usage.rnProvenance: Collection Kuyas, SG, London, 31 May-1 June 1979, lot 20.
    Starting bid : 1,250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4273 Egypt Kingdom

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    1856 (Dec 19): Entire letter written from Calcutta to Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, mailed by the brother of Henry Crooke of Gippsland on his return back to England from India and endorsed 'Per Steamer from Suez', prepaid '1/-' in red manuscript and struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / SUEZ" in black. Reverse with fine double arc SUEZ datestamp (March 28, 1857) in black and partial strike of Victoria arrival in red. Internal docketing "Rec'd 2 May" and interesting comments on the ability of horses and horse racing in India, as the addressee wished to be sent an Arab stallion for his holding in Gippsland. One of very few known covers with this marking and one of just two examples to Australia recorded (the other being ex Chalhoub, Oct 2020, lot 20077). Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 6'000.
    Starting bid : 2,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4274 Egypt Kingdom

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    1873 (Feb 23): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 157, nine examples used on 1873 cover from Suez to London endorsed 'By Italy' all tied by nine strikes of the "BO2" obliterator with SUEZ datestamp alongside of despatch (Feb 23) and 'London / Paid' arrival cds (March 3) in red. One stamp with small closed tear not affecting the most attractive appearance, the sole recorded usage of this Plate Number at Suez. A very scarce cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4275 Egypt Kingdom

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    1863 (Dec 27): Grea Britain 1862 1 s. green used on 1863 Telegram envelope with imprinted 'Alexandria, Cairo, and Suez Telegraph' at base, tied by bold strike of the "BO2" obliterator in black with SUEZ despatch cds (Dec 27) in blue at base. Minor opening tear, fresh and very fine, a scarce and most attractive usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection E.E. Yates, 31 July-1 Aug 1940, lot 436.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4276 Egypt Kingdom

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    1864 (Dec 5): Great Britain 1862 1 s. green, used on 'Reuter's Agency, Suez' Telegram envelope (printed by Waterlow & Sons in London) mailed to Bombay with original contents, cancelled in transit by "124" in bars applied in Aden with reverse showing 'Aden Steamer Point' datestamp in black (Dec 5). Parmenter & Gordon record just four such usages (page 1/65). Small tear on fold at top not affecting the appearance of a rare and most attractive entire.rnProvenance: RL, London, 15 Nov 1950, lot 97; Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1383; Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 358; Collection Robert Kempster, Harmers, London, 9 March 1989, lot 2112; Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, New York, 27 Sept 1994, lot 34.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4277 Ionian Islands

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    1846 (Aug 22): Prepaid entire letter from Cephalonia to Piraeus struck with superb strike of "♚ / PAID / AT / CEPHALONIA" in black with manuscript rate 'd5' alongside in red, well struck hooded CEFALONIA datestamp in black (Aug 22g) and oval framed 'By Sea' markings on front; reverse with Patras, Athens and Pireaus datestamps (Aug 14j) in blue or black. Charming and extremely rare so fine Gi = £ 1'800.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1216.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 950.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4278 Ionian Islands

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    1845 (Dec 10): Small cover prepaid to the Hon. Charles Stuart at the Palace, Malta struck with "♚ / PAID / AT / CORFU" in black with manuscript '5d.' rate and 'Corfu' double arc cds at right. Docketing of receipt at right 'Rec'd 14 Dec at 10.45'. A charming usage Gi = £ 650.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4279 Ionian Islands

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    1863 (Oct): Great Britain 1855/57 1 d. red, perf. 14, tied to British Soldier's concessionary cover from Corfu to London by circular 'Corfu' cds in blue-green, endorsed at top "From No. 534 Pte. David James, d Company 2/4 Regt." at top and properly counter-signed by the Major "Commanding 2/4 Regt., Corfu, Ionian Islands" at base of cover (2nd Batallion, 4th Infantry), struck on face panel with 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Oct 9) in red. Typical aging to envelope and the adhesive but extremely rare - we record just three examples of this usage.rnNote: Parmenter & Gordon illustrate the famous cover with a 1 d. red star cancelled at by the Zante Crown Circle (ex Yates (1940), SG (1978) and Dr. Kornan, a further example was in Glassco, lot 1219 addressed to Ledbury, Herefordshire; the above being the third example.
    Starting bid : 1,250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4280 Ionian Islands

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    1845: Entire letter from Zante to Cefalonia prepaid 'd1' in manuscript struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / ZANTE" in black with hooded datestamps of both Zante and Cefalonia poorly struck on obverse. A superb genuine strike of this scarce marking Gi = £ 1'400.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1214.rnNote: The SG footnote, repeated from Robson Lowe's Encyclopaedia is correct, the 'Paid at Zante' Crowned Circle can be found struck in black creating forged covers. The example offered above we are confident is genuine, however Parmenter & Gordon whilst omitting this information from their opus do, inadvertently but helpfully, illustrate a forged impression of this handstamp on page 1/67 which was ex E.E. Yates and 'Beaver Creek' and shows no pre-payment and is without definition in the Crown.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4281 Cyprus

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    1878 (Nov 20): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. rose-red pl. 13, two examples the lower with fault, further fine example from pl.15 and 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 179 used on cover from Larnaca to Florence, Italy all tied by four strikes of the "942" obliterator with slightly smudged LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp adjacent (Nov 20). Reverse with Brindisi transit cds and Firenze arrival (Nov 28). Closed opening tears at top but nevertheless rare.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 950.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4282 Cyprus

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    1878 (Oct 17): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. rose-red pl. 15, 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 171, 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 15 with three examples and 1876 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 11 all used on Great Britain 2 d. blue postal stationery registration envelope, size G, for 1 shilling rate from Larnaca to Scotland via Brindisi; tied by six strikes of the "942" obliterator with superb oval REGISTERED / CYPRUS datestamp below (Oct 17) in black. London registered arrival also on obverse (Oct 25) in red. The franking initially cut out and then sensibly re-inserted back into position. Illustrated in Parmenter & Gordon on page 1/46. Opening fault at top but a spectacular and unique four colour franking.rnProvenance: Collection Chris Cruttwell, Argyll Etkin, London, March 2007, lot 1094.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4283 Cyprus

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    1879 (Dec 9): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. rose-red pl. 20 and 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 15 used on 1879 entire letter from Larnaca to Rhodes, tied by two strikes of the "942" obliterator with LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp alongside (Dec 9, code A). Reverse with crisp strike of scarce Austrian Post Office RODI arrival cds (Dec 11) struck in blue. Some minor aging but an extremely rare entire.
    Starting bid : 2,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4284 Cyprus

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    1879c.: Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 179 locally used on envelope from Larnaca to Sir Robert Biddulph in Nicosia, neatly tied by "942" obliterator in black. Rare and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection E.E. Yates.rnNote: The addressee, Col. Robert Biddulph served in the Crimean War and was present at the Siege of Sevastopol in 1854. He also served in the Indian Mutiny, and was Brigade Major during the Siege of Lucknow. In 1871 he was selected to be Assistant Adjutant-General at the War Office and was then appointed Commander of Artillery under Sir Garnet Wolseley who left Cyprus in July 1879. Sir Robert Biddulph succeeded Sir Garnet Wolseley as High Commissioner and Commander-in-Chief of Cyprus.
    Starting bid : 1,750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4285 Cyprus

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    1878 (Dec 19): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 203 in a horizontal pair used with 1876 2½ d. rosy-mauve pl. 12 on 1878 cover from Larnaca to Paris tied by three strikes of the "942" obliterator with LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp (Dec 19, code A) also tying the 2½ d. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds and obverse with 'Italie / Modane' transit (Dec 28) in blue. A rare and most attractive cover. Signed Orestis Vlastos.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4286 Cyprus

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    1879 (Jan 30): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 210 and 1876 2½ d. rosy-mauve pl. 13 on 1879 cover from Larnaca to Alexandria at single rate tied by two strikes of the "942" obliterator with LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp (Jan 30, code A) superbly struck at right. Reverse with Alexandria arrival cds (Feb 1) in black. Illustrated in 'Cyprus' by Castle, first edition, page 22. Minor envelope imperfections but an attractive and rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel J.R. Danson, RL, London, 30 June 1971, lot 1019; Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 5.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4287 Cyprus

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    1879 (Oct 15): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 15 and 1876/79 pl. 14 used on 1879 cover to Alexandria tied two strikes of the "942" obliterator with LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp alongside (Oct 15, code C) and the finest of the two recorded strikes of framed "PAID / LATE FEE", duly collected by the 2 d. adhesive. Reverse with Alexandria arrival cds (Oct 17) in black. This is the latest of the three recorded examples of this rare instructional handstamp. A splendid and extremely rare cover: in this describer's opinion the finest known.rnProvenance: Collection W.L.E. Miller, RL, Basel, 28 Oct 1977, lot 2228.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4288 Cyprus

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    1879 (April 16): Great Britain 1876 2½ d. rosy-mauve pl. 14 on 1879 cover from Larnaca to Alexandria at single rate tied by bold strike of the "942" obliterator with LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp (April 30, code B) superbly struck at right. Reverse with Alexandria arrival cds in black.  Minor envelope imperfections but an attractive and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4289 Cyprus

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    1878 (Aug 21): Great Britain 1876 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 11, a horizontal pair used on 1878 mourning envelope to Major Withers, Brigade Major at Aden tied by two strikes of the "942" obliterator. Reverse with LARNACA / CYPRUS despatch datestamp (Aug 21, code A), carried on the "Gwalior" with 'SEA POST OFFICE / E' datestamp (Aug 30) and Aden arrival datestamp. A few small opening faults do not detract from the appearance of a scarce and fine cover used within a month of the Post Office at Larnaca opening.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4290 Cyprus

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    1879 (March 27): Great Britain 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 12, a single example used on cover to Florence, Italy tied by "942" obliterator with LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp alongside (March 27, code A). Struck with exceedingly scarce framed "TOO LATE" handstamp in black (see Parmenter & Gordon page 1/47, this being the sole recorded example therein). Reverse with Brindisi transit cds and Firenze arrival (April 11) and re-addressed to Viareggio (April 12). An Exhibition item.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4291 Cyprus

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    1879 (May 6): Great Britain 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 13 used on 1879 cover from Limassol to London endorsed 'via Brindisi' tied by fine "975" obliterator with LIMASSOL / CYPRUS datestamp alongside (May 6, code B) and 'London / Paid' arrival in red (May 19) at left. Reverse with top flap missing and fine LARNACA / CYPRUS transit cds (May 7, code A). Superb strikes on a fresh and fine cover.rnProvenance: Collection J.C. North, RL, London, 2 May 1956, lot 52; Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 16.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4292 Cyprus

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    1879 (Feb 26): Great Britain 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 13 used on 1879 cover from Nicosia to London tied by fine "969." obliterator with NICOSIA / CYPRUS circular datestamp (Feb 26, code A) alongside at left. Reverse with LARNACA / CYPRUS transit (Feb 26, code B) and London arrivals (March 8). Extremely rare and superb.
    Starting bid : 1,100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4293 Cyprus

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    1879 (Dec 13): Great Britain 1 d. brown on buff postal stationery card used to Beirut cancelled by bold strikes of "942" obliterator LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp (Dec 13, code A) and "British Post Office / Beyrout" (Dec 14), all on the obverse of the card. Choice and rare.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4294 Cyprus

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    1880 (March 29): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 193 used on local cover from Limassol to Nicosia, tied by "975" obliterator with light but clear LIMASSOL / CYPRUS datestamp adjacent (March 29, code A) in black. The envelope trimmed at left, but reverse with fine strikes of LARNACA / CYPRUS cds (March 30, code A) and NICOSIA / CYPRUS arrival (March 31, code A) in black. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Violet Richardson, RL, London, 6 July 1960, lot 112; Harmers, London, 30 June 1969, lot 929; Collection W.L.E. Miller, RL, Basel, 28 Oct 1977, lot 2239.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4295 Cyprus

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    1879 (Dec 15): Great Britain 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 14, tiny rust spot on one perf., used on 1879 cover front from Paphos to Edinburgh tied by fine "981." obliterator with PAPHO / CYPRUS circular datestamp (Dec 15, code B) superbly struck alongside at left, the latest recorded usage in Parmenter & Gordon (page 1/48). Exquisite and of great rarity.rnProvenance: Collection Violet Richardson, RL, London, 6 July 1960, lot 122; Harmers, London, 30 June 1969, lot 933; Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 22; Christie's, London, 10 June 1993, lot 1266.
    Starting bid : 1,750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4296 Malta

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    1855 (April 9): France 1853 20 c. blue imperforate, used example with large margins all round tied to 1855 cover from Malta to Blois, France by large part "MALTA" double arc datestamp in black (April 9) with repeated strike above displaying well on reverse flap. 'Poss. Angl. / Marseille' entry marking in red (April 15) and reverse with Paris and Blois cds's in black. An extraordinary usage - the sole such recorded on a French adhesive.rnProvenance: Collection Plastiras Foster, Jamet, Paris, 26 March 1990, lot 141; Lugdunum, Lyon, 9 Dec 2002, lot 231.rnNote: The British Administration of the Malta Post Office commenced, somewhat unsuccessfully from late August 1857. Prior to this date all letters posted with adhesive stamps in Malta were those carried there by the sender.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4297 Malta

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    1883 (June 20): Great Britain 1881 2½ d. blue pl. 23, the famous single example used on 1883 cover from Malta to Vizzini, Sicily boldly tied by double arc "MALTA" datestamp (June 20) in black. Reverse with Siracusa cds (June 22) and Vizzini arrival (June 23). One or two closed opening tears at top of no significance, this being the sole recorded usage of this datestamp as a cancellation device. Mentioned in Parmenter & Gordon on page 1/15. An exhibition item and stunningly attractive.rnProvenance: Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 145; Collection 'De Boer', Corinphila sale 100, Zurich, 16-21 June 1997, lot 4780.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4298 Malta

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    1856 (April 23): France 1853 20 c. blue imperforate, used example with ragged but near complete margins all round, on 1856 entire letter written from Malta to Paris tied by superb strike of the Malta "Wavy Lines" handstamp applied at Valletta in black. Double arc despatch datestamp (April 23) displaying well on the reverse in black, 'Poss. Angl. / Marseille' entry marking in red (April 28) and Paris arrival (April 29) on reverse. Taxed as unpaid with '8' décimes charge marking, double the correct 40 centimes rate and not taking into account the prepayment. One of the the most important items of Maltese, French and Mediterranean Postal History. A wonderful and extremely rare entire, the sole recorded usage of this handstamp on an adhesive of any country other than Great Britain and a unique usage on letter. Cert. J. Robineau & V. Pothion.rnNote: The British Administration of the Malta Post Office commenced, somewhat unsuccessfully from late August 1857. Prior to this date all letters posted with adhesive stamps in Malta were those carried there by the sender.rnProvenance: Collection Dubus, Druout, Paris, 6-7 Oct 1988, lot 179.
    Starting bid : 17,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4299 Malta

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    1855 (Oct 7): Great Britain 1855 1 d. red-brown, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, lettered MD, a single example tied by fine strike of the Malta "Wavy Lines" handstamp applied at Valletta in black to Soldier's concessionary rate cover to Bedford, endorsed at top "From No. 4857 Pte. Wm. Roe, 57th K.O.L.I" (King's Own Light Infantry - the "Die Hards") and countersigned by Commanding Offficer at left. Reverse with double arc MALTA datestamp of despatch (Oct 7) in black, London transit in red and Bedford arrival in green (Oct 25). Two examples are known of this Soldier's Letter usage (the other ex Alcock), this being undoubtedly the finer. A dramatic and famous cover. Cert. RPSL (1963).rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1180; RL, Basel, 25 Oct 1977, lot 31; Collection Dr. Gordon Latto, Phillips, London, 28 Oct 1993, lot 87.
    Starting bid : 6,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4300 Malta

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    1856 (Feb): Great Britain 1855 2 d., wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, plate 5, lettered EA, a single example tied by good strike of the Malta "Wavy Lines" handstamp applied at Valletta in black to Sailor's concessionary rate cover to Chatham, Kent endorsed at top "From George Francis, Seaman / HMS Viper, Malta" and countersigned by his Commanding Officer "H.R.Harris" below; the reverse with London cds (Feb 20) and double arc Chatham arrival (Feb 21) struck in blue. A great rarity - the 2 d. adhesive is listed but unpriced by Stanley Gibbons, this being the sole recorded example used on letter, being used to pay the concessionary rate and the Captain's gratuity. Wonderful and unique.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, Geneva, 30 April 1976, lot 1029.
    Starting bid : 15,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4301 Malta

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    1855 (July 3): Great Britain 1847 Embossed 1 s. green, a single example with large margins on three sides and barely shaved at left, used with 1855 1 d. red-brown, Die II, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 16 lettered RI, each tied by the superb strikes of the Malta "Wavy Lines" handstamp applied at Valletta in black to 1855 cover endorsed 'via Marseilles' and mailed to Market Harborough. Carried by French Packet at rate of 1/1d. for a letter under ½ ounce. Reverse with double arc MALTA despatch cds (July 3) in black, London transit cds in red and 'Market Harbough' arrival cds in green (July 10). Small imperfections of absolutely no significance. One of the the most important items of both Maltese and Mediterranean Postal History. A stunning cover of great rarity. Unique.rnProvenance: Plumridges, London, 1 Nov 1917; Article by Bertram McGowan in 'The British Philatelist', April 1930, page 12; Exhibited at the Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Royal Philatelic Society, London, 1935; Collection H.A. Cann, Harmers, London, 15 June 1970, lot 3; Collection Francisco, Christie's, London, 22 March 1989, lot 2093.
    Starting bid : 20,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4302 Malta

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    1858 (Feb 1): Great Britain 1855 1 d. red-brown on blued, Die II, wmk. Large Crown perf. 14 and 2 d. blue wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, pl. 5 used on 1858 cover from Malta to Rome tied by "M" obliterators in black with fair only 'P.' in red and fine VIA DI MARE in red alongside and rated '24' bajocchi to pay upon receipt (Feb 11). Two cover bends away from the adhesives but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4303 Malta

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    1858 (March 20): Great Britain 1855 1 d. red-brown on blued, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14 and rare 1854 2 d. blue, wmk. Small Crown, perf. 16, pl. 4 in two  vertical pairs (MI/NI and OJ/PJ), used on 1858 cover from Malta to Rear Admiral Robert Smart in London endorsed 'Royal Albert' tied by five strikes of the "M" obliterator, paying the 9d. rate via Marseilles for an under ¼ ounce letter. Reverse with doube ring 'MALTA / PAID' despatch in red (March 20) and London arrival (March 26) in red. Lower pair over the edge of the base of envelope but most attractive and extremely rare.rnProvenance: Collection E.E. Yates, RL, London, 31 July-1 Aug 1940, lot 585; Harmers, London, 27 Oct 1941, lot 14; Collection Edward Tresoldi Granger, Harmers, London, 26-27 Jan 1959, lot 4; Collection H.A. Cann, Harmers, London, 15 June 1970, lot 19; Collection Francisco, Christie's, London, 22 March 1989, lot 2163.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4304 Malta

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    1857 (Nov 27): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red star, perf. 14 and 1857 4 d. rose in a horizontal pair used on 1857 cover from Malta to Newbury, Berks., endorsed 'Paid 9d. via Marseilles', tied by three fine strikes of the "M" obliterator with reverse showing double arc 'Malta' in black (Nov 27), London cds in red and 'Newbury' arrival cds in blue (Dec 3). Small closed tear in flap otherwise fine.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4305 Malta

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    1858 (Jan 9): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red star, perf. 14, 1857 4 d. rose in a horizontal pair and 1856 1 s. green used on 1858 cover from Malta to Edinburgh at 1/9 d. rate for between ¾ oz. to 1 ounce rate, all tied by four bold strikes of the "M" obliterator. 'London / Paid' cds in red of transit at left (Jan 14) and reverse with seal renoved and faint double arc 'Malta' cds (Jan 9) and Edinburgh (Jan 15) arrival. Slight crease and perforations slightly off the edge of the cover but a rare and appealing three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4306 Malta

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    1858 (Dec 18): Great Britain 1858 2 d. blue pl. 7, a horizontal pair used on 1858 cover from Malta addressed to "HMS Wanderer" care of the British Consul in Constantinople, tied by two strikes of thee "M" obliterator with 'British Post Office / Constantinople' arrival cds on reverse (Dec 27) in red. Flap missing but an attractive cover.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4307 Malta

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    1859 (Jan 15): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac used on 1859 cover to Naples tied by "M" obliterator with Maltese oval "P." in red, reverse with single ring 'Malta' despatch cds (Jan 15) in red. Naples scrolled arrival handstamp in red and rated '31' grana to pay. A fine cover.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4308 Malta

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    1879 (May 28): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. pl. 13 used on unsealed Printed Matter rate cover from Malta to Livorno tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (May 28), reverse with Siracusa transit (May 30) and Livorno arrival (June 1). A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4309 Malta

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    1879 (March 4): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. rose-red pl. 15, a single and a block of four used on 1879 cover from Malta tied by two strikes of the horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (March 4) with London arrival on reverse (March 12). A few wrinkles to the envelope but a charming and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4310 Malta

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    1864 (March 1): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red star, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, two horizontal strips of three lettered NG-NI and OG-OI, used on 1864 cover to York endorsed "At Sea March 1st." and "via Marseilles", tied by three strikes of the horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex with octagonal framed "MALTA / MB" Mobile Box datestamp below (March 2) in black. 'London / Paid' transit in red on front and reverse with York arrival cds (March 8). A delightful and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4311 Malta

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    1862 (Feb 14): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red star, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, tied to 1862 outer wrapper of Prices Current used from Malta to Alexandria by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Feb 14). A very rare stamp, especially so on letter. Ex collection Lloyd-Lowles.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF
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