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Catalogue 267: BRITISH POST OFFICES ABROAD - The DUBOIS collection (part II)
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  • 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

    Lot# : 4312 Malta

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    1874 (Dec 29): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 173, two horizontal pairs used on 1874 entire letter from Malta to Corfu, Ionian Islands endorsed 'via Brindisi' tied by three strikes of the horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Dec 29). Underpaid and struck with straight line INSUFFICIENTLY-PREPAID handstamp in black (later than the recorded use in Parmenter & Gordon page 1/16) and struck with '12½' credit mark to Italy in black above. Reverse with datestamps of Siracusa, Messina and Brindisi (Jan 2, 1875). Taxed on arrival at full rate of 65 lepta from Brindisi with Greek Large Hermes 1872/75 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. deep blue and 40 l. pale rose on blued tied in black. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4313 Malta

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    1879 (Feb 3): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 195 and 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 13 used on 1879 cover from Malta to London each tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Feb 3). Struck at right with the rare circular "F.L." in black - the transposed LATE FEE marking (unlisted by Parmenter & Gordon) borne out by the additional 1 d. paid above the normal UPU rate. A rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Francisco, Christie's, London, 22 March 1989, lot 2250.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4314 Malta

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    1869 (Nov 16): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 124, 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 and 1867 6 d. violet pl. 8 used on 1869 entire letter from Malta to New York endorsed 'via Southampton' tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Nov 17) with 'London / Paid' transit cds (Nov 27) and carried on the Cunard Steamer 'Cuba'. Red '2 / Cents' credit marking under 'New York / Paid All' cds of arrival in red (Dec 9). Small imperfections with piece missing from face panel and file folds but an attractive three colour usage.rn Provenance: Collection Leslie Wheeler, RL, London, 25 March 1986, lot 959.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4315 Malta

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    1870 (March 16): Registered cover from Malta to Livorno endorsed 'col Vapore postali Italiano' franked by Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 111 in a horizontal pair and 1865 1 s. green pl. 4, all cancelled by neat "A25" obliterators in black. Superb strike of circular "REGISTERED / MALTA" datestamp in red alongside - the earliest recorded usage of this marking. The cover endorsed as weighing "gr. 6½" (below a ¼ of an ounce) and strangely treated as double rate (note '2' in red at top) alongside Too Late 'DOPO LA / PARTENZA' handstamp in black. Manuscript '5½' (55 centesimi) credit to Italy on front. Reverse with Siracusa cds, Napoli Ferrovia cds and Livorno arrival (March 21). A charming and rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection 'Disraeli', Cavendish, 11 June 1994, lot 153; Cavendish, Derby, 8 March 2017.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4316 Malta

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    1863 (April 4): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 9, a vertical pair used on 1863 cover from Malta to Messina, tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex in black (April 4). Underpaid for double rate with '2' at upper left and struck with INSUFFICIENTLY-PAID handstamp in black as shortpaid 2 d. and manuscript alteration alongside '2½' and red '1¼' equate to the '4¾' pence to be credited to the Italian Post Office; struck with fine PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI in black and '14' centesemi to collect on arrival in Messina (April 6). A charming and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4317 Malta

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    1859 (Sept 3): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 7, 1857 4 d. rose and 1856 1 s. green used on triple rate cover from Malta to London endorsed 'via Marseilles', all tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Sept 3). 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Sept 8) alongside. The adhesives applied slightly towards the edge but a charming cover, addressed to the Lord Chief Justice of Malta, the Honourable Sir Adrian Dingli, and a most attractive three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4318 Malta

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    1864 (Dec 31): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 9 and 1862 1 s. green used on cover with full contents from Malta to 'Hooker Post Office', Wisconsin, USA tied by light strike of horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex and by neat strike of 'London / Paid' transit in red (Jan 8). Carried on the Inman Line Steamer 'Glasgow' in closed bag with 'CHICAGO AM PKT / 5' datestamp (Jan 31) in blue on obverse and rated '16' cents credit to USA in manuscript. Some edge wear to envelope but a scarce and delightful cover.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4319 Malta

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    1876 (April 14): Great Britain 1875/76 2½ d. rosy mauve, pl. 2, a used example with variety "LH / FL" error of lettering on 1876 envelope from Malta to Pangbourne near Reading tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (April  14) with reverse showing Reading (April 19) and Pangbourne datestamps in black. The rare adhesive with some age spots and the cover sensibly restored at top for display, the extent of which can be seen on the original certificate. The sole recorded usage of this stamp on letter in Malta. Unique. Cert. RPSL (1928) Gi = £ 3'500 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection H.S. Damsell, RL, London, 16 Nov 1955, lot 79; Collection George Coates, RL, London, 7 Nov 1990, lot 1284.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4320 Malta

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    1881 (Feb 10): Great Britain 1880 2½ d. blue pl. 20, single and vertical pair, used with 1880 1 d. venetian red in a horizontal pair, on registered triple rate cover from Malta to Naples tied by five strikes of the "A25" obliterator. Oval sender's cachet in violet at left and, alongside, the earliest recorded oval "REGISTERED / MALTA" datestamp in red (Feb 10). Reverse with Naples arrival (Feb 12). File fold well away from the adhesives, a very scarce cover. Ex Cole & Abrahamson.rnProvenance: Collection Leslie Wheeler, RL, London, 25 March 1986, lot 941.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4321 Malta

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    1882 (Jan 27): Great Britain 1881 2½ d. blue pl. 22, a single example used on 1882 cover from Malta to Vizzini, Sicily tied by first vertical "MALTA / A25" duplex (Jan 27, code D), missing that day's post and struck with perfect "TOO-LATE" in black alongside. Backstamped Siracusa (Jan 29) and Vizzini (Jan 30). Charming and rare.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4322 Malta

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    1881 (May 9): Great Britain 1881 2½ d. blue pl. 21 in a horizontal pair used with 1880 1 d. venetian red, this last paying the Late Fee, on cover from Malta to Naples tied by first vertical "MALTA / A25" duplex (May 9, code C). Circular transposed "F.L." struck in black alongside and reverse with Naples arrival and distribution handstamp (May 11). Central file fold well away from the adhessives, trivial aging around perfs. but a very rare handstamp.rnProvenance: Collection Leslie Wheeler, RL, London, 25 March 1986, lot 903. 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4323 Malta

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    1866 (Jan 30): Great Britain 1865 3 d. rose pl. 4 and 1862 4 d. vermilion, three examples on 1866 entire letter at triple rate from Malta to Barcelona endorsed 'via Marseilles', tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Jan 31). Oval framed 'P-F' below and Marseille transit on obverse with "8Rs." due marking applied on arrival. Reverse with 'Tarascon à Carcassonne' TPO, 'Espana / La Junquera' cds in blue and Barcelona arrival (Feb 7). A few imperfections but a most appealing entire.rnProvenance: Collection Francisco, Christie's, London, 22 March 1989, lot 2303.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4324 Malta

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    1868 (July 23): Great Britain 1867 3 d. bright rose pl. 5, 6 d. lilac pl. 6 and 1 s. green pl. 4, used on 1868 registered cover from Malta via Messina to Constantinople, tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (July 23) with "♚ / REGISTERED" in red alongside. Reverse with 'British Post Office / Constantinople' arrival cds (Aug 7) on reverse. Minor wrinkles but a delightful three colour registered usage.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4325 Malta

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    1862 (Feb 14): Great Britain 1857 4 d. rose-carmine in a horizontal strip of three and 1856 1 s. green in a vertical pair, used on six times rate cover from Malta to London endorsed 'via Marseilles' tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Feb 14) in black with 'London / Paid' arrival datestamp in red (Feb 18) alongside. Faults to the 4 d. strip of three but a rare rate and not unattractive.rnProvenance: Collection Francisco, Christie's, London, 22 March 1989, lot 2308.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4326 Malta

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    1862 (Nov 24): Great Britain 1862 4 d. vermilion-red used on 1862 cover from Malta to Catania tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Nov 24) with fine circular Forwarding Agent's cachet AGENCE GENERALE DE NAVIAGTION A VAPEUR / AGENCE DE  MALTE / BAZIN, LEON GAY & CIE cachet in black at left and oval 'P-D.' in red at right. Catania arrival cds (Nov 25) on reverse of a fine cover.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Camillery, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 178.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4327 Malta

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    1873 (May 20): Great Britain 1865/73 4 d. vermilion pl. 13 used on 1873 entire letter from Tripoli, Libya to Genova endorsed 'via Messina' at base, tied by neat horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (May 23) with sender's cachet at left and unlisted Forward Agent's cachet "Received & Forwarded / by R. SOLER / Malta" in black alongside. Framed "P.D. / 2¾" credit marking also on front of a rare and charming entire.rnProvenance: Collection Francisco, Christie's, London, 22 March 1989, lot 2058.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4328 Malta

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    1861 (May 10): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac in a horizontal pair, one stamp with closed tear at base, used on 1861 registered cover from Malta to Grantown, Scotland at single rate (6 d. plus 6 d. registration) tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (May 10) in black with "♚  / REGISTERED" applied on despatch and extremely rare unframed "MALTA / ♚ / REGISTERED" applied at the Foreign Branch on arrival in London. Oval 'Registered / London' datestamp also on obverse (May 16) with all three markings in red. Reverse with Aberdeen cds, Craicellachie and Grantown cds's (May 17). Edge wear and horizontal creases of no great significance to a cover of the utmost rarity, showing the latest recorded usage of the "MALTA / ♚ / REGISTERED".
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4329 Malta

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    1861 (May 17): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac used on cover from Malta to London endorsed 'via Marseilles', tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (May 17). 'London / Paid' arrival in red (May 22) on front and re-addressed to Alton, Hampshire with 1 d. red tied by 'London / W11' sideways duplex (May 23). A fresh and fine cover.rnProvenance: Collection Baron Jacob von Uexkull, DF, 19 Nov 1997, lot 20885.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 175.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4330 Malta

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    1870 (Aug 30): Great Britain 1867 6 d. violet pl. 8 and 1 s. green pl. 4 used on registered 1870 cover from Malta to Naples carried at triple rate, tied by three strikes of the "A25" obliterator with manuscript Italian credit '8½' alongside. Fine circular "REGISTERED / MALTA" datestamp below (Aug 30) in red with 'P.D.' also on obverse. Reverse with Naples arrival (Sept 2). A delightful and very rare cover. Ex Cole and Abrahamson.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4331 Malta

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    1873 (Aug 12): Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown, a horizontal pair used on 1873 cover from Malta to Livorno endorsed 'Col Postali Italiano' paying the quintuple rate tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Aug 12). Red 'P.D.' at left and reverse with Siracusa transit cds and Livorno arrival (Aug 16). A high rate and a scarce and attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4332 Malta

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    1862 (March 28): Great Britain 1856 1 s. green, single and horizontal strip of three tied to 1862 cover from Malta to London endorsed 'Via Messina', carried at eight times the 6 d. rate and tied by neat strikes of horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex in black (March 28). 'London / Paid' arrival cds (April 3) in red at left. Two ironed file folds do not detract from the rarity or beauty of the cover.rnProvenance: Collection "Disraely", Cavendish, Derby, 11 June 1994, lot 66.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4333 Malta

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    1865 (Feb 4): Great Britain 1862 1 s. green, lettered KD and showing "K in Circle Variety", used on 1865 cover from Malta to Messina carried at triple rate, tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Feb 4) leaving the variety clear. Credit marking '3¾' in red crayon manuscript below the adhesive and Messina arrival cds (Feb 5) on reverse. The adhesive with slight age spot and corner perf. missing below the variety and perfs. trimmed at right but a great rarity on or off cover. Cert. RPSL (1947) Gi = £ 2'250 off cover / Gi 90a = £ 2'750 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection H.S. Damsell, RL, London, 16 Nov 1955, lot 55.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4334 Malta

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    1882 (July 22): Great Britain 1880 ½ d. pale green and 1881 1 d. lilac horizontal pair, used on 1882 mourning cover to Tunbidge Wells tied by two strikes of the vertical "MALTA / A25" duplex (July 22). Reverse with Tunbridge Wells arrival cds (July 27) and manuscript notation '11th letter from darling H. from Alexandria'. Some small edge wear but a scarce cover.rnNote: On July 11, 1882 Admiral Sir Frederick Beauchamp Seymour bombarded Alexandria with a fleet of eight battleships. On July 17, the fleet was joined by ships of the Channel Squadron. The addressee, Mrs. Howard Hay, was the wife of Lieutenant Howard Hay who was serving on the HMS Northumberland.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4335 Malta

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    1880 (Dec 24): Great Britain 1880 1 d. venetian red, three examples used on 1880 cover to Brighton endorsed 'via Italy', either overpaid ½ d. or with Late Fee charge of same, tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Dec 24) with Brighton arrival on reverse. Minor imperfections but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4336 Malta

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    1870 (Jan 22): Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 in a horizontal pair, used on 1870 entire letter at double rate from Malta to Genova, tied by manuscript pen crosses with framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" in black alongside and scarce late use of framed "*MALTA*" oval origin marking in black below. Taxed on arrival with newly issued Italy 1870 Postage Due 10 c. pair and 1 lire tied by 'Genova' arrival datestamps (Jan 23). A splendid and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4337 Malta

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    1860 (July 7): Cover to Drummond & Co. in Charing Cross, London, struck on reverse with four line italic instructional marking "Posted unpaid and opened / in due course, but having / originated out of Malta / forwarded charged with fine" in black. Malta single ring cds (July 7) and London arrival cds (July 12) in red, the cover being charged '6' pence in manuscript. The sole recorded cover from Malta with this marking and mentioned in the Malta handbook. See Parmenter & Gordon page 1/17. The cover is "twinned" with the Proof strike of the same marking beautifully struck in red on horizontally creased piece of paper (95 x 50 mm.). A wonderful pairing with both unique and of the utmost importance for both Maltese and Mediterranean Postal Historians.rnCover Provenance: Collection E.E. Yates, RL, London, 31 July-1 Aug 1940, lot 579.rnProof Provenance: Collection Dr. Camillery, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 230; Harmers, London, 18 Dec 2001, lot 1262.     
    Starting bid : 5,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4338 Malta

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    1871 (April 18): France 1870/71 Bordeaux 20 c. blue (Yvert 46), two horizontal pairs with large to enormous margins all round, used on 1871 cover from Marseille to Malta, tied by bold strikes of the horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex with octagonal framed "MALTA / MB" Mobile Box datestamp below (April 18) and red 'P.D.' below. Ironed file fold affects first stamp but does not affect the appearance of this famous and startlingly attractive cover. Cert. J. Robineau & V. Pothion.rnProvenance: Collection Dubus, Druout, Paris, 6-7 Oct 1988, lot 182.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4339 Gibraltar

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    1857 (Oct 22): Great Britain 1857 1 d. rose-red, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, a horizontal pair used on 1857 cover from Gibaltar to Livorno tied by two fine strikes of the small "G" in bars obliterator - an early usage in the second month - with GIBRALTAR double arc despatch cds in blue (Oct 22). Charged '19' crazie due upon receipt in red manuscript. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4340 Gibraltar

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    1857 (Oct 1): Great Britain 1857 1 d. rose-red, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, a horizontal pair and single 1856 4 d. rose used on cover form Gibraltar to Dunstable tied by three strikes of the "G" in bar obliterator with double arc GIBRALTAR cds in blue (Oct 1) at left. The 4 d. with trimmed perfs. at base also tied by London 'Paid' transit cds in red (Oct 7) with Dunstable arrival of the following day. A scarce make-up of the 6 d. rate, Geoffrey Osborn theorised that the 6 d. lilac delivered in August 1857 had already run short. An attractive early usage of the "G" obliterator and a very scarce mixed issue franking.rnProvenance: Collection Geoffrey Osborn, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 1143.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4341 Gibraltar

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    1858 (Dec 16): Great Britain 1855 2 d. blue, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, pl. 6, a used example on second page of entire letter from Gibraltar to Tangier tied by the "G" in bars obliterator with single ring GIBRALTAR cds alongside in blue (Dec 16). Central file fold well away from the adhesive. The Tangier British Post Office opened in April 1857, this being one of the earliest covers known that would have been handled by that Office.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4342 Gibraltar

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    1857 (Dec 15): Great Britain 1855 2 d. blue, wmk. Large Crown, perf 14 and 1856 4 d. rose-carmine in a rich shade, used on 1857 cover from Gibraltar to Deptford endorsed 'per First Steamer, Paid' at left, tied by two fine strikes of the "G" in bars obliterator with three line dated GIBRALTAR / SHIP LETTER in blue below (Dec 15) and circular SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP LETTER cds of receipt (Dec 22). A magnificent cover of great aesthetic appeal.rnProvenance: Collection Geoffrey Osborn, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 1144.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4343 Gibraltar

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    1858 (March 20) Great Britain 1856 4 d. rose-carmine, a fine used horizontal pair on 1858 entire letter from Gibraltar to New York endorsed "To be forwarded p. first steamer for America', tied by two fine strikes of the "G" in bars obliterator with faint 'Gibraltar' double arc despatch cds at right. Carried on the Cunard Steamer 'Canada' from Liverpool and struck with circular "5 / N. York Br. Pkt." in black (April 12). A charming and early stamped Transatlantic usage.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4344 Gibraltar

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    1865 (Jan 5): Great Britain 1856 4 d. rose-carmine, 6 d. lilac and 1 s. green, all three of rich colour, used on the famous 1858 entire letter written from Malaga, Spain and mailed in Gibraltar to Manila, Philippines tied by three upright strikes of the "G" in bars obliterator. Double arc GIBRALTAR datestamp at right (Jan 9) in blue. Reverse with double arc HONG-KONG transit cds (Feb 28). Minor imperfections to perfs. with 6 d. trimmed wing margin that one feels churlish to mention as this is, without doubt, the finest of the three known '1-2-3' Surface Printed "G" covers and a truly spectacular usage.rnProvenance: Collection Charles Alfred Warren, Harmer London, 11-13 Nov. 1974, lot 636; Collection Geoffrey Osborn, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 1156.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4345 Gibraltar

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    1859 (Jan 26): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac on blued paper (rare) used on thin paper cover from Gibraltar to Caernavon endorsed ´Paid´ tied by fine strike of the small "G" in bars obliterator with single ring GIBRALTAR cds below in blue (Jan 26). Reverse with part flap missing with London transit cds (Feb 3) in red and arrival. The latest recorded usage of the small "G" obliterator. Cert BPA (2020) Gi. = GB £ 850.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4346 Gibraltar

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    1863 (Feb 25): Great Britain 1857 1 d. rose-red, perf. 14 in a horizontal pair, 1862 6 d. lilac in a horizontal pair with trimmed wing margin and single 1 s. green all used on 1863 double rate cover from Gibraltar to Toronto, Canada tied by five strikes of the "A26" obliterator with single ring GIBRALTAR despatch cds at left (Feb 25). 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (March 3) and reverse with Toronto arrival cds (March 23) in black. Folded at left for Exhibit display, a scarce destination and rate; a most attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4347 Gibraltar

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    1865 (Jan 23): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 71 used on Jan 23rd issue of the "Gibraltar Chronicle" to London, tied by "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR cds of despatch at left (Jan 25). Apparently complete Newspaper with 'Packets Expected' on final page "From Southampton - Poonah on the 25th. / From Malta - Nyanza on the 25th.". A most attractive and appealing item.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4348 Gibraltar

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    1870 (Oct 17): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 138, two examples, used on thin paper envelope endorsed 'pr. Steamer Poitou' from Gibraltar to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil tied by two strikes of the "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR cds alongside (Oct 17). Reverse with 'Rio-De-Janeiro' arrival cds in blue (Nov 8) and manuscript '240' reis due to pay in red crayon. Opened for display and a few tears at edges but rare.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4349 Gibraltar

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    1869 (Nov 18): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 129, a block of six, used on 1869 entire letter from Gibraltar to London endorsed 'Per Poonah' at upper left, tied by six strikes of the "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR despatch cds alongside (Nov 20). London arrival cds (Nov 27) on reverse. Interesting contents closing with "My address after Dec 18th will be ℅ H.B.M.'s Consul, Tangier" and goes on to list the Postal Rates:rn"Letters sent via France daily ¼ ounce for 6d. / via Southampton every Friday ½ ounce for 6d.". A few photographic corner problems but a splendid entire.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4350 Gibraltar

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    1873 (Oct 20): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 164, 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14, two examples and 1873 6 d. grey pl. 12 in a horizontal pair used on 1873 cover from Gibraltar to Angela College (now a designated historical site), Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia tied by five strikes of the "A26" obliterator, GIBRALTAR cds (Oct 30) and endorsed across stamps 'Pd.' in manuscript. Reverse with London datestamp (Oct 25), 'Windsor / Ont.' cds in blue (Nov 12) and Victoria arrival (Nov 28). An extraordinary destination and a charming cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4351 Gibraltar

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    1869 (Jan 9): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 162 and 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 13, two examples, used on 1873 cover from Gibraltar to Copenhagen, Denmark endorsed 'Via England' tied by three strikes of the "GIBRALTAR / A26" duplex (Nov 17) with 'London / Paid' transit in red below (Nov 25). Copenhagen arrival cds on reverse (Nov 27). The adhesives at top of envelope and perf. imperferfections but an attractive cover to a rare destination.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4352 Gibraltar

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    1869 (Oct 4): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 108 and 1867 10 d. red-brown used on 1869 cover from Gibraltar to Burlington, USA endorsed 'via Madrid' tied by two strikes of the "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR cds in black at left (Oct 4); mailed during the two year (1868-1869) reduced rate period. 'New York Paid All' arrival below with '2 / Cents' credit marking in red. Minor perf. fault to the 1 d. red but a rare and most attractive usage.rnProvenance: Collection Geoffrey Osborn, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 1200.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4353 Gibraltar

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    1859 (July 19): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 7 used on 1859 cover from Gibraltar to Tangier, Morocco tied by bold "A26" obliterator with single ring GIBRALTAR cds in blue at left (July 19). The Tangier British Post Office opened in April 1857, this being one of the earlier covers received that would have been handled by that Office. File fold away from the somewhat toned adhesive but scarce, we have just one more 2d. single franking to Tanger recorded, from the same correspondance but mailed one month earlier on 19 June 1859.rnProvenance: Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 256.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4354 Gibraltar

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    1864 (June 13): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 9 and 1862 1 s. green, trimmed wing margin at left, used on 1864 entire letter from Gibraltar to New York endorsed 'To be forwarded per first Steamer from Liverpool or Southampton' tied by two strikes of the "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR despatch cds alongside in black (June 14). 'London / Paid' transit in red (June 23) and carried on the Cunard Steamer 'Asia' with '5 / N. York Br. Pkt.' datestamp of arrival (July 8) and erroneous credit marking "16 / Cents" overstruck by Mailboat "A92" obliterator. Weak along folds but an extraordinary and very rare entire.rnNote: The "A92" obliterator was 'allotted to Mr. Nash, Marine Packet Service, Cunard Line'; Parmenter & Gordon page 9/12.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4355 Gibraltar

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    1860 (Jan 26): Great Britain 1856 4 d. rose with small surface abrasion, 6 d. lilac and 1 s. green, corner perf. missing, used on 1860 envelope from Gibraltar to Manila, Philippines all tied by three strikes of the "A26" obliterator and the 1 s. also tied by GIBRALTAR despatch cds (Jan 26) in blue. Reverse with some grime but with HONG KONG transit cds in blue and MANILA arrival (March 18) in black with handstruck "2" reales due marking on obverse. A very scarce three colour franking.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1139; Collection Barclays Bank, Phillips, London, 29 May 1987, lot 666.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4356 Gibraltar

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    1859 (May 21): Great Britain 1856 4 d. rose and 6 d. lilac used on 1859 entire letter from Gibraltar to Alexandria, Egypt tied by two strikes of the "A26" obliterator with single ring GIBRALTAR despatch cds (May 21) in blue alongside. Reverse with British P.O. 'Alexandria' arrival cds in black (June 3). A few file folds do not detract from a most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4357 Gibraltar

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    1865 (Jan 20): Great Britain 1862 6 d. lilac used on 1865 cover from Gibraltar to London, Canada West tied by "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR cds alongside (Jan 20). Underpaid presumably as the destination read London; struck with "INSUFFICIENTLY / * / PREPAID" in black (of the type later supplied to Gibraltar) and two line "INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID" with handstruck "2d." charge marking and Canadian "UNPAID 5" handstamp. Reverse with Hamilton and London datestamps (Feb 11) of receipt. Small stain at lower right but a charming and very unusual cover.rnProvenance: Collection Geoffrey Osborn, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 1163.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4358 Gibraltar

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    1872 (Nov 19): Great Britain 1872/73 6 d. buff pl. 11, a single example example used on 1872 cover from Gibraltar to London endorsed 'via Southampton' neatly tied by "GIBRALTAR / A26" duplex in black (Nov 19). 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Nov 25) in red at left. Slight opening tear at top but an attractive usage of a scarce stamp on letter.rnProvenance: Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 41.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4359 Gibraltar

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    1869 (Oct): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 139 and 1867 10 d. red-brown used on 1869 cover from Gibraltar to Owego, USA each cancelled by "A26" obliterator in black with 'London / Paid' transit cds below (Oct 25). Faint 'New York Paid All ' transit in red (Nov 5) with "2 / Cents" credit mark also in red at right. Readdressed from Owego to Annapolis, Maryland with USA 1869 3 c. ultramarine (Scott 114), lifted for checking and replaced, cancelled by handstamp with OWEGO / NY cds (Nov 7) both in green. Slight trim to envelope and one side flap missing but colourful and very rare. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1983).rnProvenance: Collection Rex. H. Stever.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4360 Gibraltar

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    1863 (Nov 18): Great Britain 1862 1 s. green, a used horizontal pair, lettered KB-KC, one stamp closed tear, used on registered 1863 cover from Gibraltar to Genova, Italy tied by "A26" obliterators with GIBRALTAR single ring despatch at left (Nov 18). "♚  / REGISTERED" handstamp and oval framed 'Registered / London' datestamp below (Nov 25) and circular 'PD' in red all on obverse with Genova arrival cds on reverse. Faults but scarce.rnProvenance: Collection "Windsor", Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 705.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4361 Gibraltar

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    1869 (July 30): Combination cover with Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 79, two examples used on 1869 cover to Cadiz (MacPherson correspondence) endorsed 'pr. Adriano' each tied by "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR datestamp (July 30) in black and paying the Ship Letter fee, Spain 1868 50 m. brown-lilac perf. 14 (Michel 93) tied by barred "2" numeral handstamp cancelled on arrival in Cadiz in black. Reverse with Cadiz arrival cds (July 31). A rare and attractive cover.rnNote: On June 14, 1856, the Spanish Postmaster in San Roque informed Edmund Cresswell Jr., the Postmaster in Gibraltar that in future all mail addressed to destinations within Spain would have to be prepaid by Spanish stamps (the 2 d. Gibraltar rate was more frequently prepaid in cash). This continued until 1875 when, on Nov 25, an agreement between Spain and Gibraltar was signed allowing prepayment of letters with stamps of the country of origin.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4362 Gibraltar

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    1865 (Dec 16): Combination cover with Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 9 used on cover to Cadiz (MacPherson correspondence) endorsed 'pr. Adriano' tied by "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR datestamp above (Dec 16) in black and paying the Ship Letter fee, overlapping Spain January 1865 4 c. blue perf. 14 (Michel 68) tied by barred "3" numeral handstamp cancelled on arrival in Cadiz in black and also tying the British adhesive. Reverse with Cadiz arrival cds (Dec 17). A charming cover of superb appearance.rnNote: On June 14, 1856, the Spanish Postmaster in San Roque informed Edmund Cresswell Jr., the Postmaster in Gibraltar that in future all mail addressed to destinations within Spain would have to be prepaid by Spanish stamps (the 2 d. Gibraltar rate was more frequently prepaid in cash). This continued until 1875 when, on Nov 25, an agreement between Spain and Gibraltar was signed allowing prepayment of letters with stamps of the country of origin.rnProvenance: Collection Geoffrey Osborn, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 1134.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4363 Gibraltar

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    1873 (Aug 7): Combination cover with Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14 used on entire letter to Cadiz (Alcon correspondence) endorsed 'pr. London' tied by "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR datestamp at left (Aug 7) in black and paying the Ship Letter fee, with Spain July 1873 10 c. green perf. 14 (Michel 127) tied by mute obliterator applied on arrival in Cadiz in black and also tying the British adhesive. Reverse with two Cadiz arrival cds's (Aug 8). File folds away from the adhesives but a rare entire.rnNote: On June 14, 1856, the Spanish Postmaster in San Roque informed Edmund Cresswell Jr., the Postmaster in Gibraltar that in future all mail addressed to destinations within Spain would have to be prepaid by Spanish stamps (the 2 d. Gibraltar rate was more frequently prepaid in cash). This continued until 1875 when, on Nov 25, an agreement between Spain and Gibraltar was signed allowing prepayment of letters with stamps of the country of origin.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4364 Portugal

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    1799 (Oct 25): Entire letter from Gibraltar via Lisbon to Bath, with manuscript Forwarding Agent displaying well on flap "Lisbon 26th Nov 1799, Received and forwarded by your most obdeient humble servant per Mayne & Brown", mailed at the British Agency with very fine strike of large framed "Lisbon" handstamp in brown (Frazao LX3). Interesting contents "we are all anxious for the success of the Expedition to Holland and the Reduction of Genoa as the last possession of any consequence in Italy the French look up to...", however the Anglo-Russian expedition was a total failure. The earliest recorded usage of this marking. A very rare and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4365 Portugal

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    1800 (July 9): Entire letter from Lisbon to London written on board 'Lady Jane Dundas' destined for Bengal, struck with CORR. MARITIMO  in black and '80' (reis) charge marking, mailed on from the British Agency in Lisbon with straight line LISBON handstamp in brown (Frazao LX1) and extremely rare split rate handstamp " PORT (6) / BRITISH (2/2)" struck in red with numbers in manuscript leaving '2/8d.' due to pay. London arrival on reverse (Oct 15, 1801!). Some wear at folds of a very rare entire.
    Starting bid : 2,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4366 Madeira

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    1842 (Sept 10): Entire letter from Madeira to a Mrs. Robt. Auld at Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico, sent to the care of Manning Marshall & Co, Forwarding Agents in Mexico City, and endorsed 'pr. Thames Steamer' at lower left, prepaid '1/7d.' in red manuscript and struck on despatch with fine strike of "♚ / PAID / AT / MADEIRA" handstamp in red with "Missent to Havana" in manuscript above. Reverse with double arc MADEIRA datestamp in black (Sept 10) and manuscript "Posted at St. Thomas, 3rd December 1842", the cover eventually reaching Vera Cruz, with boxed datestamp in black dated Jan 12, 1843 and charged with handstruck '4' (reales) due in red. An extraordinarily rare marking and a wonderful item of Postal History Gi = £ 16'000.rnProvenance: Collection John Sussex, Cavendish, Derby, 27 Oct 1995, lot 33; Spink, London, 14 Oct 1997, lot 144.
    Starting bid : 7,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4367 Spain

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    1855 (Jan 18): Cover from Porto, Portugal to London endorsed 'via Vigo', with 'Porto' oval despatch (Jan 18) in blue and oval "PAGO / 60 REIS" handstamp in black on reverse. Fine double arc "VIGO" British P.O. datestamp in black (Jan 22) on obverse and London arrival (Jan 27) where charged '2/2d.' to pay. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4368 Spain

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    1845 (May 15): Cover from Santiago, Galicia to London struck on front with superb strike of double arc "CORUNNA" British P.O. datestamp (May 21) in red. Rareverse with London arrival (May 26) and rated '2/2d.' to pay in manuscript. An early usage, Parmenter & Gordon list the earliest strike as April 22, 1845, the datestamp in use for less than 18 months. Rare so fine.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4369 Spain

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    1855 (Feb 8): Cover from Madrid to Buenos Aires franked by 1855 2 r. vermilion in a horizontal pair, large margins all round and just grazed at right, used on thin paper 1855 cover from Madrid to Buenos Aires via the Canary Islands, tied by barred obliterators with 'Madrid' despatch cds alongside (Feb 8) all in blue. Passed to British Agency for Southbound ship and struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / TENERIFFE" in black with double arc datestamp on reverse (March 16) in black. A rare and most attractive cover Gi = £ 3'750.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1270; Collection 'Murcia', RL, Zurich, 23 Nov 1988, lot 1886.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4370 Lagos

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    1872 (April 17): Prepaid cover, sensibly opened for Exhibit display, mailed from Lagos to Manchester endorsed 'per S.S. Africa' at top, prepaid '5' (pence) in red manuscript and struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / LAGOS" in black with reverse showing sender's cachet (J.B. Carroll), circular "POST OFFICE LAGOS * WEST COAST OF AFRICA*" datestamp in blue-green (April 17). 'Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet' in red on front (May 14) and Manchester arrival of the following day. Rare and particularly fine cover Gi = £ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 1,750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4371 Mauritius

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    1818 (April 17): Entire letter at double rate from Port Louis to a Lieutenant in the 24th Foot, care of the Army Agent in London, struck on despatch with superb "PORT LOUIS / UNPAID" handstamp in black, with framed SHIP LETTER / DEAL in black on obverse (Robertson S9) and London arrival cds (Sept 7) on reverse where rated '4/-' to pay in manuscript. The contents are somewhat tragic, a fellow soldier had all his money and belongings stolen by his servant, when caught by the Police on the Island, the thief had drunk the entire proceeds. A superb impression of an extremely rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4372 Morocco

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    1871 (March 31): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 123, a horizontal strip of six, used on entire letter from TANGIER to London endorsed 'via Southampton' tied by five strikes of the "A26" obliterator in black, reverse with London arrival cds (April 8) in black. A fine chatty letter "I visited the US Minister who had to make an official visit to the Pasha of that City (Tetuan) and who wanted a few American subjects to swell the cortege...". File fold separating the strip and stain and wrinkles from thin paper utilised but despite imperfections a magnificent and important entire - believed to be the earliest cover mailed with adhesives from the British Postal Agency in Tangier.rnProvenance: Collection J.A. Taylor, Harmers, London, 13 Dec 1960, lot 417; Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4373 Morocco

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    1873 (Oct 15): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14 and 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 13, used on 1873 cover from Tangier to London struck with superb strike of "TAИGIER" datestamp with 'N' reversed in black (Oct 15, code A), the adhesives tied with duplex "GIBRALTAR / A26" and the "A26" obliterator in black with same day single ring datestamp alongside. Reverse with London arrivals in black and in red (Oct 25). Slight closed tear at top and at base well away from the adhesives, a famous and extraordinarily rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection E.E. Yates, RL, London, 21 Dec 1939, lot 191; Collection J.A. Taylor, Harmers, London, 13 Dec 1960, lot 421; Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1146; Collection 'Atlas', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 262.
    Starting bid : 10,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4374 Morocco

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    1873 (June 29): Great Britain 1872/73 6 d. buff pl. 11, a used example on 1873 cover from Tangier to London endorsed 'por Paquete', struck on despatch with superb strike of "TAИGIER" datestamp with 'N' reversed in black (June 29, code A), the stamp tied by "A26" obliterator with Gibraltar single ring datestamp in black (June 29, code A) alongside and 'London / Paid' arrival cds in red at left (July 7). Illustrated in the Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia, Volume II, page 235. File fold well away from the adhesive, a famous and truly wonderful cover.rnProvenance: Collection E.E. Yates, RL, London, 21 Dec 1939, lot 192; Collection J.A. Taylor, Harmers, London, 13 Dec 1960, lot 422; Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1145; Collection 'Atlas', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 263.rn                rn 
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4375 Malta

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets 1860 (Dec 9): Great Britain 1857 1 d. rose-red, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14, a vertical strip of three rather muddily tied to Sailor's Concessionary rate cover from Malta to London by Mailboat "A81" obliterator ("Handed to Mr. Douglas for use on board, 18 March 1859") endorsed at top "From Hy Humber, Ship's Corpl. HMS Caesar, Malta" and counter-signed by Commanding Officer below. Carried back on the P&O Steamer 'Vectis' which left Malta on December 9 and arrived at Marseille on Dec 13; (rated at 3 d. pr ¼ ounce via Marseilles) with 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Dec 15) in red. An unusual franking.rnProvenance: 'Mailboat Covers & Cancellations', Spink, 7 March 2007, lot 1007; Collection Gerald Ellott, Prestige Philately, 16 Dec. 2011, lot 59.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4376 Egypt Kingdom

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets 1859: Cover from Alexandria, Egypt to Sheerness endorsed 'via Southampton', franked by Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac tied by fine strike of "A82" obliterator in black. The "A82" obliterator was handed to Mr. Mounsey, the P&O Agent, for use on board the packet when he travelled from Southampton to Alexandria, returning (with this letter) on the "HMS Behar", which arrived at Southampton on June 24. The reverse of the cover bears the corresponding arrival cds of Sheerness of the following day. The adhesive with small closed tear at right but a rare usage of the "A82" with just a handful of covers recorded. Cert. BPA (1993).
    Starting bid : 1,250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4377 New South Wales

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets 1869 (Sept 2): Envelope from Sydney, New South Wales with embossed crest of "HMS Victoria" on flap, London transit cds (addressed to Elk Creek Post Office in Wisconsin, USA; dated on despatch at lower left in manuscript, franked by Great Britain 1867/80 6 d. mauve pl. 8, two examples, tied by "A86" obliterators in black and additionally tied by weak strike of "Boston Br. Pkt." datestamp in red. Carried initially from Sydney on P&O "Malta", to Galle via Melbourne, trans-shipped to the "Candia" (Nov 4), thence via Suez (Nov 19) to Alexandria (Nov 21), from there via "Pera" to Southampton. Reverse with London transit cds (Dec 6) in red and carried from there on Cunard "Tripoli" to Boston (arrived Dec 22); manuscript note of answer in pencil (Jan 11, 1870) on obverse. Weak edges to envelope and partial flap missing but a rare cover.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 7 March 2007, lot 1048.rnNote: The HMS Victoria was ordered by the Government of Victoria as a Warship and was launched in June 1855. She was placed at the disposal of the New Zealand Govt. in 1860 following the outbreakl of the Second Maori War. Retired from service in 1864, she returned to survey duties from 1865-1869.
    Starting bid : 1,100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4378 Great Britain

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets  1860: Great Britain 1857 1 d. red star, perf. 14, three examples, unrecorded use of 1858 2 d. blue 7 and 1856 4 d. rose all tied to cover endorsed 'via Marseilles' mailed on the P&O 'Valetta' probably east of Suez, and tied by five strikes of the Mailboat "A87" obliterator ("Handed to Mr. Romayne for Marseilles Packet") in black. Reverse with Bromsgrove and Alcester datestamps (May 12). The earliest recorded usage of this obliterator and a superb three colour franking.rnProvenance: 'Mailboat Covers & Cancellations', Spink, 7 March 2007, lot 1053.
    Starting bid : 1,800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4379 Egypt Kingdom

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    Mailboat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets 1859: Cover probably from Bombay, India or Alexandria, Egypt to Sheerness, Kent franked by 1857 1 d. rose-red, Die II, Alphabet II, plate 61 lettered AE-AF BE-BF, JI and plate 57 lettered FL; all tied by individual strikes of the "A88" Mailboat obliterator in black. Carried on the P&O Steamer "Orissa" from Alexandria (May 12), arriving in Southampton (May 27) and backstamped in Sheerness (May 28). A charming and scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (1989).rnProvenance: Collection Charles Alfred Warren, Harmers London, 11-13 Nov. 1974, lot 788; Collection Dr. D.N. Seaton, Cavendish, Derby, 10 Sept 2014, lot 10.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4380 USA

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Atlantic Packets / Cunard Line 1862 (Sept 18): Crested mourning envelope and complete original contents addressed to the Fernie family in Berkhampstead, written on board the "Steam Ship Persia" franked by single 1857 1 d. red, Die II, Alphabet III, plate 52, slightly defective and crossed by fold due to contents, tied by bold strike of "A96" obliterator in black. Reverse with Liverpool transit cds (Sept 20). The contents note: "We left New York on the 10th & I hope this will be posted in Queenstown...ship rolling so much I can hardly write". This explains the rate - the letter was posted in British waters and thus just a single 1 d. rate was due. Despite faults a very scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (2007).rnProvenance: Spink, London, 7 March 2007, lot 1147; Collection Dr. D.N. Seaton, Cavendish, Derby, 10 Sept 2014, lot 14.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4381 Nova Scotia

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Atlantic Packets 1860/63: Nova Scotia 12½ c. black, a used example on 1862 attractive cover to London tied by Mailboat "A98" obliterator in black ("Mr. Nash, Marine Packet Service Atlantic Line") with 'London / Paid' cds of receipt (July 2) on obverse. Slight ironed file fold well away from the adhesive, a charming and immensely rare cover.rnProvenance: 'Mailboat Covers & Cancellations', Spink, 7 March 2007, lot 1177.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4382 Great Britain

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets 1856: Great Britain 6 d. lilac used on 1860 cover from Gibraltar to London tied by bold strike of Mailboat "B12" obliterator ("To Mr. Fisher for use on board the "Delta"), dated on despatch "Feb 4th" at lower left when the 'Delta' was at Gibraltar. Obverse with manuscript 'Evening February 9th' when the ship docked at Southampton. Reverse with Torquay arrival cds (Feb 9). Rare. Cert. BPA (1959).rnProvenance: 'Mailboat Covers & Cancellations', Spink, 7 March 2007, lot 1084.
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4383 Great Britain

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Mediterranean Packets 1857: Great Britain 1 d. red stars, perf. 14, six examples including a vertical pair used on 1861 small mourning envelope to London (Jekyll correspondence) tied by four fine strikes of the horizontal Mailboat "B16" obliterator ("Handed to Mr. Douglas for service on board the 'China' Mediterranean Packet") with London arrival cds (May 10) in red on reverse. Very fine and extremely rare - unrecorded in Stanley Gibbons.rnProvenance: Collection E.E. Yates, RL, London, 31 July-1 Aug 1940; Collection 'Victoriana', Spink, London, 4 Oct 2007, lot 2391.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4384 India

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    Mail Boat Obliterations / Abyssinian Campaign 1867 (Dec): India 1866 4 a. green, Die I, in a horizontal pair tied to 1867 cover to Avranches, France endorsed 'via Marseilles' cancelled by sender's initials and by bold strike of P & O Mailboat "C79" obliterator and by part oval 'PD' applied with 'London / Paid' cds in red (Dec 2?). Carried by the 'S.S. Mongolia' with British P.O. SUEZ transit cds in blue (Dec 16). Reverse with Paris transit and Avranches arrival cds (Dec 29). One of very few covers known prior to the setting up of the Field Post Office in June 1868. Superb quality and most attractive.rnNote: Mailed from Lieut. C.B. Smith of the Madras Infantry, attached to the first wave of 1'500 troops landed at Annersley Bay, Gulf of Zula for the Campaign, he had arrived on the 'Star of India' in Annersley Bay on Dec 5, 1867. For further information on this Campaign and the known covers, see Roberto Sciaky's article in the London Philatelist, June 2003.rnProvenance: 'Mailboat Covers & Cancellations', Spink, 7 March 2007, lot 1112.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 4385 Great Britain

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    Spanish Mail Packet 1869 (Nov 14): Entire letter from Santander, Spain to Carupano, Venezuela bearing Spain 1868 200 m. blue-green in a horizontal pair (Michel 95) tied in black with Santander despatch cds (Nov 15) below. Struck on obverse with "No. 2498 / DETAINED FOR POSTAGE (4)" in red with, on reverse superb strike of circular "SPANISH MAIL PACKET" datestamp (Dec 20, code A) in black. Some light staining but a cover of exteme rarity.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF
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