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Catalogue 285: British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
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  • Lot# : 3823 Nevis

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    1858/60: Great Britain 1 d. rose-red, perf. 14, lettered PK-PL, a used horizontal pair cancelled by bold central strike of the "A09" obliterator in black. Rare and very fine Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3824 Nevis

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    1862: Essay for the first issue, prepared by Nissen & Parker in similar to the issued design but details differing from all of the twelve subjects of the issued Plate, imperforate in grey-black & black on slightly toned wove paper. Minor thin but of great rarity.rnProvenance: Collection Watson Yuile, Harmers, London, 3 April 1967, lot 86.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 3825 Nevis

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    Recess by Nissen & Parker 1862 6 d. grey-lilac on greyish paper in a vertical pair used on 1865 cover to London with manuscript '11' (pence) credit marking in red crayon at left, tied by two fine strikes of the "A09" obliterator in black. Reverse with NEVIS double arc cds of despatch (July 11) and 'London / Paid' arrival on front (July 29) in red. A superb and an extremely rare first issue cover.

    Provenance: Collection Watson Yuile, Harmers, London, 3 April 1967, lot 103.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3826 Nevis

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    Recess on White Paper 1867/76: 4 d. orange on white paper, perf. 15, a used vertical pair on 1875 double cover to New York, USA (Maynard correspondence) tied by two strikes of the "A09" obliterator with NEVIS datestamp at left (July 9) in black and red crayon '8' in manuscript. "New York / Due 10 Cts." charge marking of arrival (July 30) alongside. Reverse with 'St. Thomas' transit cds (July 15). Some small edge faults to envelope but a fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3827 Nevis

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    Recess on White Paper 1867/76: Recess 1 s. blue-green, perf. 15, an unused example, without gum overprinted "Specimen" in manuscript. listed by Samuel, extremely rare.rnProvenance: Collection Iremonger.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3828 Nevis

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    Recess on White Paper 1867/76: 4 d. deep orange on white paper, perf. 15, a used example on 1869 cover to Philadelphia, USA endorsed 'per Steamer' at top, neatly tied by "A09" obliterator in black with "N.Y. STEAMSHIP / 10" charge marking of arrival (April 26) alongside. Reverse with double arc 'Nevis' despatch cds (March 27), single ring 'St. Thomas' cds (March 28) and Philadelphia arrival in blue. From the same correspondence as the Borromeo cover (lot 1104), this cover being mailed over a year earlier. A magnificent and rare cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3829 Nevis

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 3830 Nevis

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    Recess on White Paper 1867/76: Recess 1 s. yellow-green on vertically laid paper, perf. 15, a used example centred to right, position 9 on sheet showing "Crossed Lines on Hill", lightly cancelled in black by "A09" obliterator leaving the variety relatively clear. Just 36 stamps (three sheets) are believed to have been printed on the laid paper and are only known used. 17 examples are recorded to date, thus just 3 examples of this variety can exist. The adjoining stamp to this example is housed in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. An exceptional rarity of British Colonial philately. Cert. BPA (1997) Gi = £ 16'000.rnProvenance: Collection Watson Yuile, Harmers, London, 3 April 1967, lot 122; Collection Sydney Lewis.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3831 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 d. pale rose-red, perf. 15, a complete unused sheet of twelve subjects (3 x 4) with complete sheet margins, in a worn state with lines now appearing in the NEVIS panel, of good colour and large part or unmounted white og. Scarce Gi = £ 480+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3832 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 d. pale rose-red, perf. 15, a complete unused sheet of twelve subjects (3 x 4) with full sheet margins all round, position 5 with blank space in right marginal scrolling, fresh and very fine, mounted in margins only, stamps unmounted og. Gi = £ 480+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3833 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 d. vermilion-red, perf. 15, a vertical pair used on 1879 cover to New York (Maynard correspondence) tied by oily strikes of the "A09" obliterator with manuscript '2' in red crayon at left and fine NEVIS cds at left (Nov 29) in black. Reverse with Danish P.O. in St. Thomas transit cds (Dec 5) and 'New York / Paid All' arrival (Dec 15). The adhesives applied at top of envelope and the lower stamp creased on application and barely noticeable. A rare cover at the newly introduced UPU rate - introduced in October 1879 and lasting until October 1880 only. Cert. BPA (1969).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3834 Nevis

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    1871/78: 1 d. Plate Proof sheet of twelve (3 x 4), recess printed in dull grey-blue on thick toned card paper (128 x 161 mm.), fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3835 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 4 d. orange-yellow, perf. 15, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from left of sheet, of fine colour and superb large part og. Gi = £ 340+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3836 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 s. pale green, an unused horizontal strip of three from base of the sheet of twelve subjects, position 10-12, sheet margins on the three sides, variety "Imperforate Between", of fine fresh colour, typical browned gum and hinged for protection, an exceedingly rare strip - just one sheet of twelve was found thus, leaving but four strips known with this variety: one ex the Watson Yuile collection, another, the adjoining strip above this positions 7-9 is housed in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A great rarity of Nevis philately. Cert. BPA (2003) Gi = £ 16'000.rnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 2-3 Nov 2006, lot 1162.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3837 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 s. pale green, perf. 15, an unused complete sheet of twelve subjects (3 x 4) of lovely fresh colour (an intermediate shade, darker than the pale green but not as rich as the deep green), position 9 showing "Crossed Lines on Hill", very fine, hinged for security in places, large part or unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 1'240+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3838 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 d. vermilion-red, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate" from left of the sheet of twelve subjects, good to large margins all round minor diagonal bend on left stamp unapparent on face, brushed brown  part og. Rare. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 1'100.rnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 2-3 Nov 2006, lot 1158.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3839 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 d. vermilion-red, perf. 11½, a complete unused sheet of twelve subjects (3 x 4) with complete sheet margins, in a bright shade, of good colour and large part or unmounted brushed brownish og. Scarce Gi = £ 720+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3840 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 d. pale rose-red, a complete unused sheet of twelve subjects (3 x 4), perf. 11½ all round except for the horizontal line of perforations at top, leaving the upper three stamps with compound perf. 11½ x 11½ x 15 x 11½, small hole in sheet margin at top and wrinkles in right margin otherwise fine, with heavy unmounted og. Extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3841 Nevis

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    Lithographed by Transfer 1871/78: Lithographed 1 d. vermilion-red, perf. 11½, a vertical pair (positions 7 / 10) used on 1880 cover to New York (Maynard correspondence) tied by two oily strikes of the "A09" obliterator with manuscript '2' in red crayon at left and fine NEVIS cds at left (May 12) in black. Reverse with Danish P.O. in St. Thomas transit cds (May 13) and 'New York / Paid All' arrival (May 29). Envelope minutely trimmed at left but a very rare cover - one of only three perf. 11½ covers recorded, mailed at the newly introduced UPU rate - introduced in October 1879 and lasting until October 1880 only. Cert. RPSL (1961).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3842 Nevis

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    1879/80: 1 d. lilac-mauve, wmk. Crown CC, an unused example (Row 10, stamp 5) with variety "Damaged and Split "I" in NEVIS", fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare and most unusual. Cert. BPA (2001).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 3843 Nevis

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    1882/90: De La Rue Trial Colour Proof for ½ dull green, Imperforate on watermarked Crown CA paper, large part og. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3844 Nevis

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    1882/90: Keyplate 4 d. blue, wmk. Crown CA, an unused block of four of deep colour, fine large part slightly browned og., lower pair unmounted og. A very rare stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 1'400+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3845 Nevis

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    1879/80: 4 d. green, wmk. Crown CA, an unused example adhered to thick card ex DLR archives overprinted CANCELLED in black (Samuel Type D7). Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5049. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3846 Nevis

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    1879/80: 1 s. pale violet, wmk. Crown CA, an unused block of four of fresh colour, superb appearance, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Gi = £ 400+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3847 Nevis

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    1882/90: 1 s. pale violet, a single used example on 1890 OHMS envelope sent registered from the Nevis Post Office to Dresden, tied by "A09" obliterator with NEVIS despatch cds at left (Aug 26). Oval 'R' in at left and 'Registered / London' transit on front (Sept 11) in red. Reverse with Dresden arrival cds (Sept 12). File folds but an immensely rare usage on commercial letter: this cover mentioned in RL Encyclopaedia on page 119.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3848 Nevis

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    Provisional Surcharge 1883 (Sept 4): Surcharged "NEVIS ½ d." in black on vertically bisected 1 d. lilac-mauve, an unused example variety "Unsevered Pair", of fresh colour and fine, minmal age spot mentioned for accuracy only on large part og. Signed Herbert Bloch. Cert. P. Holcombe (1985) Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3849 Nevis

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    1882: Keyplate 1 d. lilac-mauve, 4 d. blue and 6 d. green overprinted REVENUE in black, Imperforate Proof examples on watermark Crown CA paper, all with large margins and of fresh vibrant colour, superb, large part og. A rare and very attractive set.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF
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