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Catalogue 285: British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
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  • Lot# : 4002 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1847 (April 16): Lady McLeod (5 c.) blue, a used example in a resonant deep shade with huge margins all round for this stamp, cancelled by manuscript pen cross. Stamp #U28 in the census, illustrated in "Trinidad, A Philatelic History" on page 256. Absolutely faultless and superb, a wonderful example of this iconic stamp Gi = £ 12'000.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14 May 1957, lot 572. "One of the finest known"; Collection Claude Cartier, SG, London, 21 April 1977, lot 131.rnNote: This is the first stamp issued to prepay postage in the British Commonwealth and, except for the printing process (evidently by lithography from an original engraving) is it exactly the same size and format as the 1840 1 d. black.rnNote: It is possible that 500, maybe 1'000 examples were printed. At the present time students of the issue have recorded 90 stamps in varying condition either on or off cover.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4003 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1849/51: Perkins Bacon Plate Proof engraved in black on thick card, a marginal strip of five from right of sheet with good to touched margins and an attractive horizontal pair, marginal from top of sheet. Scarce.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4004 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) purple-brown on blued paper, used examples (2), each with large to huge margins all round and lightly cancelled, one being marginal from left of sheet. Superb Gi = £ 160.rnProvenance: Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 48.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4005 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) blue on blued paper, a used horizontal strip of three, clear to large margins all round and marginal from left of sheet, neatly cancelled by numeral "7" obliterator of ARIMA in black. Scarce and most attractive. Certs. Grobe (1965), BPA (1995) Gi = £ 195+.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 91, March 1996, lot 6068.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4006 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) blue on blued paper in a rich shade, an unused block of twenty-four (6 x 4), with good to large margins all round, large part or unmounted og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 550+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4007 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) blue on blued paper in a rich shade, a used example with good to large margins all round on second sheet of 16 July 1852 letter to Glasgow, lightly cancelled in black. Manuscript '1/-' due upon delivery, backstamped with double arc 'Trinidad' cds, London cds in red (Aug 2) and Glasgow arrival (Aug 3). Contents refer to the sailing the 'Calypso' and the health of a Mrs. Emily Eccles. Slight file fold and small stain on front panel do not affect the fine appearance of a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4008 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) grey on blued paper, an unused block of block of four with good margins all round, tiny scissor cut in margin between the stamps at left otherwise fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 320+.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2037.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4009 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) grey on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round on 1852 entire letter from Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela (15 Dec 1852), mailed from Port of Spain to London endorsed 'p. W.I. Steam Packet' to care of Forwarding Agent in London tied by fine numeral '1' obliterator. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds (Dec 29) and London arrival in red (19 Jan 1853) and charged '1/-' to pay. Sent on unpaid to Hamburg 'via Ostend' and struck with "3½ / GROSCHEN" in black (Van der Linden fig. 3256), with '9' schilling due in manuscript upon receipt (Jan 22). Slight acid ink fault but a remarkable and very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton Henry, 1961.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4010 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish-grey on blued paper, choice used examples (5) from the 4th consignment, all with good to large margins all round, on album page ex Sir John Marriott RDP, fresh and very fine with numeral '1' and superb example with '7' numeral of Arima in black Gi = £ 400.rnProvenance: Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 58.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4011 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish grey on blued paper, a used example with large margins all round on 1853 entire letter to Paris, tied by "1" numeral obliterator of Port of Spain. 'Trinidad' faint double arc cds and despatch (1 / June 9) in black on reverse with London transit (July 1) where framed "COLONIES / &C. ART 13" in red applied. Treated as double rate on arrival (above 7½ grams) and struck with '30' décimes charge marking in black. A charming and scarce entire.rnProvenance: RL, London, 25 Oct 1979, lot 1333.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4012 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish-red on blued paper, a used example with ample to good margins all round, used on 1854 cover to Paris endorsed 'Paid', lightly tied by "1" numeral in black. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds (March 11) and single ring datestamp; obverse with London transit cds (April 1) and oval PD in red below manuscript "1/8 + 10d = 2s. 6 d." in red ink. Calais transit and Paris arrival (April 2) on reverse of a most attractive cover. Cert. BPA (2020).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4013 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1853: (1 d.) brownish-red, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to 1854 cover to Marseille, France endorsed "Steamer" by indistinct obliterator, with reverse showing single ring datestamp and "Trinidad" double arc cds (June 24) in black. Obverse with scarce usage of two line "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in red, thence via London with red transit (July 18) and Calais, Paris and Marseille datestamps (July 21), where charged with handstruck '21' décime due in black. A rare cover. Certs. Postal History Soc (1945), BPA (2020).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4014 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good margins all round used on 1857 cover and part back to St. Lucia tied by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. Manuscript '4' (pence) due at left; reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc and single ring datestamp (May 10) and double arc St. Lucia arrival cds (May 13): Faults but a scarce usage. Cert Postal History Soc. (1945).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4015 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish red on blued paper, choice used examples (7), probably from the 5th consignment, on album page ex Sir John Marriott RDP, mostly large margins and some crisp cancellation of "1" and "2" numeral handstamps in black. An attractive group Gi = £ 490.rnProvenance: Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 62.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4016 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, a used horizontal pair in a pale shade with large margins all round cancelled by fine strikes of the "20" numeral handstamp of LA BREA. Horizontal crease but most attractive and scarce.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4017 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, an unused horizontal strip of four with close to large margins all round, tiny scissor cut in margin between third and fourth stamps and second with apparently pre-printing fold, all neatly cancelled by "2" numeral obliterators of San Fernando. An attractive and scarce strip Gi = £ 300+.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 790.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 4018 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, used on 1854 entire letter from Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela (June 14) to New York, lightly tied in transit at Port of Spain and well tied on arrival by large circular "N. YORK BR. PKT / 5" datestamp in black (Aug 3). Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds and single ring (1 / June 25) datestamp alongside St. Thomas double arc (July 1) transit in black. A rare and most unusual entire. Cert. BPA (2020).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 794.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4019 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good margins all round used on 1856 cover, one side flap missing, tied by Port of Spain "1" numeral with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" below in red and prepaid manuscript '1/9d.' in red ink. Reverse with despatch cds (1 / Feb 25). London transit (March 20) and circular PD applied there in red; oval FRANCA in red. A few imperfections but a most unusual destination and a very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 793.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4020 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1854/57: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) rose-red on white paper, an unused example with clear to large margins, in a resonant wine' shade, fresh and very fine unused without gum. A very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = £ 2'500.rnProvenance: Tommy Allen.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4021 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1854/57: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) rose-red on white paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, used on cover to Bermuda (Hicks correspondence), lightly tied in black with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and manuscript '4' pence prepaid credit alongside. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds and single ring cds (1 / April 26) in black and small 'St. Thomas' transit (May 1). Closed tear to envelope at top but a generally fine and most attractive cover. Cert. BPA (2020).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4022 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1852 (Sept): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on yellowish, fine impression, a used example in a vibrant bright shade from the 1st consignment with good to huge margins all round, marginal from top of sheet, slight hinge thin in margin of no significance, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. A beautiful example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1945) Gi = £ 1'700.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4023 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1852 (Sept): Lithographed (1 d.) blue, a used example in a deep shade from the 1st consignment with large even margins all round and horizontal central guideline running across the stamp and thus from the lower horizontal row of the sheet (note also the crushed Transfer on the second "D" of TRINIDAD), used on 1852 entire letter from Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela (Nov 1) endorsed internally 'per Dolores via Trinidad', tied by unusually bold "1" numeral obliterator in black. Manuscript '1/2d.' rate at right and reverse with faint 'Trinidad' double arc cds in black, London transit in red (Dec 10) and arrival. A splendid and extremely rare entire for the connoisseur. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (1978).rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14-15 May 1957, lot 597; Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 10 March 1964, lot 572.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4024 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1853 (Feb): First Lithographed (1 d.) blue on bluish cartridge paper, a used example in a lovely clear shade, margins good to large all round, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. A fine and attractive example of a rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 1'900.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4025 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1853 (Feb): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on bluish cartridge paper, a used example in a lovely clear shade, marginal from top of sheet with large margins all round, lightly cancelled by near complete numeral "1" of Port of Spain in black. Superb. Cert. RPSL (1958) Gi = £ 1'900.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14-15 May 1957, lot 606; Collection Sir John Marriott, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 112.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4026 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: First Issue 1853 (Feb): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on bluish cartridge paper, a used example, close at upper right but with large margins on three sides and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, tied to 1853 envelope to London endorsed 'p. Steamer' by "1" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' and single ring despatch cds (Feb 25) with London arrival (March 22) in red where charged '1/-' due to pay in manuscript. An outstanding and early usage of this rare adhesive on letter and a cover of great aesthetic appeal.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4027 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Second Issue 1855 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on thin white paper, a used example in a greenish-blue shade, large even margins all round, well cancelled by "2" numeral of San Fernando in black. A superb example of a rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4028 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Second Issue 1855 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) blue on thin white paper, a used horizontal pair in a greenish-blue shade, large even margins all round, each well cancelled by "2" numeral of San Fernando in black. Two thin spots not detracting from the lovely appearance of a rare multiple. Cert. BPA (2001) Gi = £ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 1544.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4029 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Third Issue 1856 (Aug): Lithographed (1 d.) bright blue on white paper, an unused example in a deep shade, large margins all round, horizontal crease not detracting from the splendid appearance, without gum. An exceptionally rare stamp in unused condition and most attractive. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 4'500.rnProvenance: Collection Hiroyuki Kanai RDP.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4030 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Third Issue 1856 (Aug): Lithographed (1 d.) bright blue on white paper, a used example in a deep rich shade, corner marginal from lower left of sheet, position 46, large margins on adjoining sides, cancelled in black. Ironed corner crease at upper left but exceptionally attractive and scarce Gi = £ 1'000.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 845.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4031 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) very deep blue, Fourth Issue, a used example of rich colour, clear to huge margins (marginal at left, position 10 on the sheet of 54 subjects) and portion of adjoining stamp at right, lightly cancelled in black. Barely discernable central thin spot, an exquisite example of a rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 750.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred Caspary, Harmers, New York, 14-15 May 1957, lot 622; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai RDP.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4032 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) deep greenish-blue, a used horizontal pair with sporadic background lines at left hand side of each stamp and mor blurred at right, ample to lagre margins all round, neatly cancelled by "1" numeral of Port of Spain in black. A scarce and fine multiple Gi = £ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4033 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.)  deep blue on white paper, a used example in a deep indigo shade, with close to large margins, used on 1858 cover from Port of Spain to Bremen endorsed 'pr. W.I. Mail Steamer', tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. Manuscript charge at left "1/8d." and reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds and single ring despatch datestamp (1 / Oct 25) and London transit in red (Nov 30); charged '56' in faded red crayon manuscript. A very rare cover to a most unusual destination. Cert. Postal History Soc. (1945).rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4034 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1858 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) slate blue, a rejoined used horizontal pair, each stamp creased but showing two fine strikes of the scarce numeral "17" obliterator of COUVA. Despite imperfections, most attractive Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4035 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fourth Issue 1856 (Oct): Lithographed (1 d.) slate blue on thinner paper, Fourth Issue, a used example with ample to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on 15 November 1858 second page of entire letter from Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela to New York, tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red with '4' pence credit in red manuscript alongside. Reverse with small double arc 'Trinidad' and small single ring (1 / Nov 25) despatch cds in black and "St. Thomas" transit cds (Nov 30). 'New Orleans / La.' transit (Dec 30) and 'Steamship / 10' charge mark of arrival in black. File fold away from adhesive, an exceptional and rare cover. Cert. BPA (2020).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4036 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) grey on thin white paper, a used horizontal strip of three with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Exceptionally fine and a scarce multiple Gi = £ 1'200+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 1368.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4037 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) bluish grey, two single examples overlapping pin-perfoated  13½-14 1859 6 d. yellow-green on 1860 cover from San Fernando to Michelstadt, nr. Darmstadt, Germany endorsed 'via France' tied in black with poor "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and corresponding "8" in red ink. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds and single ring despatch (2 / April 3) in black. London cds on obverse in red (April 28) where treated as fully paid by oval PD in red, thence via Calais and Paris (April 29) to Michelstadt (May 1). Small imperfections but an exceedingly scarce combination usage. Signed Holcombe. Cert. BPA (1991).rnProvenance: Soler & Llach, Barcelona, Oct 1992; Collection Joseph Hackmey.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4038 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) rose-red, a complete sheet of 54 subjects (9 x 6) adhered to large piece of paper with manuscript letter from the Trinidad Chief Secretary's Office dated 9 July 1855 stating that "I certify that the postage stamps of which the above is a specimen are genuine...". Unfortunately the sheet has two closed tears affecting three stamps and is creased, nevertheless unusual Gi = £ 850+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4039 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) pale rose-red, a used example with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by numeral "1" at Port of Spain in black, old hinge thin at top not detracting from the appeareance of a very scarce stamp in used condition Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4040 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Lithographed in the Colony: Fifth Issue 1860 (March): Lithographed (1 d.) deep rose-red, a used slightly over-inked example with ample margins to just grazed at right, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral in black. A rare stamp in used condition. Signed Stanley Gibbons. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4041 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1858/59: Perkins Bacon completed Die Proofs for the 4 d., 6 d. and 1 s. values engraved in black on thick cards (27 x 30 mm.), all three values, fresh and very fine, an extremely rare group.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4042 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (May 9): 6 d. deep green, imperforate, a used example on small piece, large margins all round and portion of the adjoining stamp at right, neatly cancelled by near complete oval "1" obliterator in black. Rare so fine. Signed A. Bolaffi. Cert. Giulio Bolaffi (1966) Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4043 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (May 9): 4 d. grey-lilac with large even margins all round and 6 d. green with shaved margin at base, three large margins and minor bend at corner, used on double rate 1859 cover to Baltimore, USA lightly cancelled by "1" numeral at Port of Spain. "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and '8' in red manuscript. Reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds (Aug 9) and 'St. Thomas' transit cds (Aug 14). STEAMSHIP / 20 charge mark in black of arrival. File fold just touches the adhesives but an exceptional and rare franking. Cert. BPA (2002).rnProvenance: Collection Charlton Henry (1961); Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 12 Sept 1990, lot 439; Collection 'Scarborough', Spinks, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2030.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4044 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (May 9): 1 s. indigo, imperforate, an unused example from the lower right corner of the sheet with diagonal pre-printing paper-fold, part og. A most unusual and spectacular variety Gi = £ 100+.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4045 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (May 9): 1 s. indigo, imperforate, a used example with good to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, overlapping 1857 1 d. rose-red imperforate, on 1859 cover from Port of Spain to Baltimore, USA tied by "1" numeral obliterators and by "STEAMSHIP / 10" (cents) charge mark of arrival. Manuscript '4' inter-island credit in red at left and faint "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds of despatch (Oct 10) and small 'St. Thomas' cds (Oct 15). The stamps have been lifted, pressed and reaffixed, the cover patched within and refolded, however the 1 s. indigo is very rare on letter, especially such a fine example, and a most unusual franking. Cert. BPA (2020).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4046 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): (1 d.) rose-red, pin-perf. 12½, a used horizontal strip of four with the perfs. clear of design surrounding and between the stamps, of fresh colour, well cancelled by three strikes of the "17" numeral obliterator of COUVA in black. Fourth stamp with ironed crease but an exquisite and rare multiple Gi = £ 220+.rnProvenance: Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2079.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4047 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): (1 d.) carmine-lake, pin perf. 12½, an unused example with good perforations and of vibrant colour, part og. A rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4048 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 4 d. dull lilac, pin perf. 12½, a used example with good perforations on three sides and of rich colour for this stamp, lightly cancelled at right in black. Rare. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 900.rnProvenance: Collection R.B. Yardley, Harmers, London (1944-45).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4049 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 6 d. yellow-green, pin perf. 12½, an unused example with perfect centering, good perforations on this stamp and of fine colour, unused without gum. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Certs. RPSL (1943), BPA (1981) Gi = £ 2'750.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, lot 960 or 961.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4050 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 1 s. purple-slate, pin perf. 12½, a used example with good centering and perforations on all sides and of rich colour for this stamp, lightly cancelled in black. A rare stamp so fine. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 1'300.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 28 May 2008, lot 940.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4051 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 1 d. carmine-lake, pin perf. 13½-14, a used horizontal strip of three, well centred and of deep colour, lightly cancelled in black. A scarce multiple. Cert. RPSL (1967) Gi = £ 120+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4052 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 4 d. dull lilac, pin perf. 13½-14, a used horizontal pair, well centred and of deep colour, lightly cancelled by "1" numeral obliterators in black. A scarce and most attractive multiple. Cert. RPSL (1961) Gi = £ 160+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4053 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 4 d. dull purple, pin perf. 13½-14, an unused example in a rich deep shade, of superb fresh appearance, well centred, large part og. Rare and fine Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4054 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 6 d. bright yellow-green, pin perf. 13½-14, an unused block of four of lovely colour and centering, fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 640+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4055 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): 1 s. purple-slate, pin perf. 13½-14, a used example pin-perf. on two sides, lightly cancelled in black. A rare and most elusive stamp. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4056 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1859 (Sept): (1 d.) carmine-lake, compound pin perf. 12½ x 13½-14, a used example of good centering in a bright shade, lightly cancelled in black. An extremely rare stamp with no example known unused and no example present in the Hurlock, Marriott, Ramkissoon or 'Scarborough' collections. A rarity. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 3'750.rnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 30 Oct 2003, lot 1805.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4057 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1860 (Aug): (1 d.) rose-red and 4 d. brownish lilac, clean cut perf. 14-16½, unused examples with 1 d. perf. 15 x 15 and centred to lower left, the 4 d. perf. 15½ x 14½, each overprinted "Specimen" diagonally in manuscript ink, without gum. Extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4058 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1860 (Aug): 6 d. deep green, clean cut perf. 14-16½, an unused example of perfect centering and colour, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4059 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1861 (June): 4 d. brownish lilac, rough perf. 14-16½, a horizontal pair used on 1862 entire letter to Bordeaux tied by "1" numeral obliterators of Port of Spain, fair "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and manuscript '7' in red crayon. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds (March 24) in black and 'London / Paid' transit (April 14) with circular PD in red on front. A fine and rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2040.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4060 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1861 (June): 4 d. lilac, rough perf. 14-16½, an unused horizontal pair of good fresh colour clearly showing the separations especially centrally and at top, unused without gum and with two creases but a very rare multiple - none being present in this shade in the Hurlock, Charlton Henry or Marriott collections. Cert. BPA (2009) Gi = £ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4061 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1860 (Aug): 6 d. deep green, rough perf. 14-16½, a used example on 1862 cover to London, cancelled by "1" numeral obliterator in black, with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red at left and 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Dec 30) in red. Reverse with blurred double arc 'Trinidad' cds in black (Dec 8). The cover with file folds and edge wear but not unattractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4062 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: 1 d. crimson-lake on thick paper, perf. 11½-12, a used example on 1863 entire Printed Circular to Pointe à Pitre, Guadeloupe, tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with manuscript '1' alongside fair only "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" in red; reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' despatch cds (Aug 2). Acid ink fault to address but unusual.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4063 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: 4 d. deep purple on thicker paper, perf. 11½, 12 an unused example adhered to card ex the De La Rue records, overprinted with italic "Specimen" in manuscript ink, purchased by 'Besançon' in July 1981. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4064 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: 6 d. deep green on thicker paper, perf. 11½, 12, an unused example of rich colour, fine part og. A very rare stamp unused. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4065 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: 1 s. bluish slate on thicker paper, perf. 11½, 12 an unused example of vibrant rich colour, of fine centering for the issue and with disturbed (BPA) large part og.: an opinion that is a trifle harsh in this describer's opinion; nevertheless a very rare stamp in unused condition. Certs. Philatelic Foundation (1958), BPA (2020) Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4066 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: 6 d. deep green on thicker paper, Compound perf. 12 x11x11½x11½, a used example, superbly centred and of rich colour, very lightly cancelled in black. Small indentation at base but a superb example of an extremely rare stamp: just four examples are recorded, this being without doubt the finest in appearance. Cert. BPA (1959) Gi = £ 6'500.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4067 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: 6 d. emerald-green on thicker paper, perf. 13, an unused block of four of excellent colour but for surface brown mark on Britannia's shield, other three stamps in superb quality with large part og. Despite the imperfection an attractive multiple Gi = £ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 547; Collection R.A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2097.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4068 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1862/63: 1 s. bright mauve on thicker paper, perf. 13 all round, the famous unused block of four in a lovely shade, well centred and with slightest of creases on one stamp of no significance and not detracting from the appearance with part dried og. A highlight of Trinidad classic philately, magnificent and extremely rare - the sole recorded block, unique. Cert. RPSL (1977) Gi = £ 18'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton-Henry (1961); Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 547; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai - his name is on the RPSL certificate attached - number 100'000; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 301; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2047.
    Starting bid : 12,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4069 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: (1 d.) lake, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, a used example on 1867 printed Prices Current to Barbados tied by Port of Spain "1" numeral obliterator with manuscript '1' and fine "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red, reverse with 'Trinidad' double arc cds (May 9) in black. Charming and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4070 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 4 d. pale mauve, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused block of four of lovely delicate colour, marginal from right of sheet, large part og. Superb and scarce Gi = £ 800+.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton-Henry (1961); Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 338.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4071 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 6 d. emerald-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "CANCELLED" in black (Samuel Type D6), fresh and fine, large part og. Superb and rare.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, ex lot 1128; Collection R. A. Ramkissoon, Harmers, Zurich, 6 Dec 2006, lot 2105.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4072 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863 (April): De La Rue (1 d.) lake, 4 d. bright violet and 6 d. emerald-green, unused examples affixed to piece from the De La Rue records, each with italic "Specimen" in manuscript ink. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6381 where stated that these were cut from the day book on April 28, 1863. Superb and rare.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 4 Oct 2006, lot 1757.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4073 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80 4 d. bright violet and 6 d. apple-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, used on 1871 cover to Lockeport, Nova Scotia endorsed 'via St. Thomas & Bernuda' tied by double arc 'Trinidad' datestamps (Dec 24) with TRINIDAD / PAID cds in red adjacent to '8' in red manuscript. Reverse with 'St. Thomas' transit cds (Dec 28), Halifax oval datestamp (Jan 25) and faint arrival in black. A charming and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 371.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4074 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: (1 d.) lake, 4 d. dull lilac and 1 s. lilac-rose, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½ all used on 1866 cover from Port of Spain to Canada West, all tied by "1" numeral obliterators in black with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red. 'London / Paid' transit in red (May 14) and carried on the Allan Line Steamer 'St. David'. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' despatch cds (April 23) and Hamilton / UC' cds (May 31) and 'Embro' arrival cds (June 1). Closed cover tear at top but a remarkable three colour franking to a most unusual destination. Cert. RPS (1975).rnProvenance: Collection Vincent Graves Greene; Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 369.rn                  
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4075 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 1 s. pale lilac-rose, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, two examples used on 1866 double rate cover to the a Capt. Cochrane RN at the United Services Club in London endorsed 'p. French Mail Str. Nazaire', tied by bold strikes of Port of Spain "1" numeral obliterators in black with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red. 'London / Paid' transit below (Sept 4) and oval PD. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds in black (Aug 5) and London cds. A fine and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 416.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4076 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 1 s. chrome-yellow, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "CANCELLED" in black (Samuel Type D7), blind perfs. at base, fresh and fine, without gum. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Hodsell Hurlock, Harmers, London, 16-24 June 1958, ex lot 1128; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2058; Grosvenor, London, 19-20 May 2010, lot 3046.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4077 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1876: Britannia, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14, the set of four values unused with (1 d.) lake, 4 d. bluish grey (signed Roumet), 6 d. bright yellow-green (2, in slightly differing shades) and 1 s. chrome-yellow (in slightly differing shades) one signed A. Diena, generally fair to fine part or large part og. Gi = £ 740.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4078 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 1 d. scarlet and vertically bisected 1 d. scarlet, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, tied to 1879 Trinidad UPU formula card to New York by double arc 'Trinidad' datestamps (May 7) in black. 'New York / Paid All' arrival at left (May 24). A fine and scarce usage Gi = £ 600.rnNote: The first Trinidad ½ d. adhesive was issued just three weeks after this card was mailed.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4079 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 6 d. bright yellow-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused block of four of lovely colour, well centred and large part og. A delightful multiple Gi = £ 480+.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton-Henry (1961); Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 463.rn                  
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4080 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80:  Covers (3) with single frankings: 1 s. lilac-rose used on 1871 cover to London, 6 d. bright yellow-green used on 1879 cover to Vicenza, Italy via London and 1872 4 d. grey used on 1880 cover to North Shields, two with closed tears in face panel but an attractive group.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4081 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Typographed by De La Rue 1869: 5 s. rose-lake, wmk. Crown CC, an Imperforate Imprimatur, large margins all round in a maroon shade, watermark shows through the paper and thus better mounted on a white background, extremely scarce.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4082 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1879 (June) Provisional ½ d. mauve, wmk. Crown CC, an unused complete sheet of 110 subjects (10 x 11), with full margins all round, fresh colour and extremely fine for such a multiple, one or two spots not affecting the dramatic appearance on large part og. with most unmounted og. A most attractive sheet Gi = £ 2'200+.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 494.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4083 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1879/82: Provisional ½ d. lilac and 1 d. rosy carmine, each on cards ex the De La Rue records, each overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel Type D8). Rare, see "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP page 6385 where these two stamps are illustrated.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4084 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1882 (May 9): Manuscript provisional 1 d. in red on 6 d. yellow-green, an unused block of ten (5 x 2), marginal from left of sheet, fresh and very fine, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 160+.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4085 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1882: Provisional 1 d. rosy carmine in a vertical pair and May 1882 manuscript provisional 1 d. in red on 6 d. bright yellow-green in two horizontal pairs, used on 1882 registered cover to Leytonstone tied by 'Trinidad' cds's (Sept 27) with REGISTERED and 'R' at left. London arrivals (Oct 12) in red and in black. A fine correctly rate cover (4 d. + 2 d. registration), with two provisional issues.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 511.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 4086 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1882: De La Rue Master Die Proof with blank Duty Plate, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed AFTER HARDENING in black and dated '26 SEP 82' in blue at left; fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 517.rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4087 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1883/84: 1 d. carmine diagonally bisected and used on 1883 cover with 1879 ½ d lilac provisional both cancelled by three 'Trinidad'  datestamps (Jan 22) in black. Flap missing but 'San Fernando / M.O.O.' datestamp on reverse (Jan 22). Signed Herbert Bloch. Rare Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4088 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1882/84: 1 s. orange-brown, wmk. Crown CA, imperforate Imprimatur in a horizontal pair, one stamp with unobtrusive crease, large part browned og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4089 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1904/09: Britannia issue, De La Rue Master Die Proofs (3) all on cards ex the DLR day-book, with stamp size Proofs in black showing the Duty Plate "HALFPENNY" with manuscript "Trinidad" at top dated in mss. "Aug 6, 120 leads" crossed through as invoiced in red "8 Oct '07", Frame Die Proof without Duty Plate with manuscript "Nov 15, 240 leads" crossed through in red "No 3, No Charge"; and the completed 1 d. Die Proof dated "Feb 17, 240 leads + 6 extra" crossed through in red as invoiced "March 14 '06".  A superb and unique trio.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 598.rn                  
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4090 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1896: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the Britannia vignette and Trinidad legend without Duty Plate for the low values, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed BEFORE / HARDENING in black and dated '13.MAR. 96' in blue at left. Superb and scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 550.rn                  
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4091 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1900: De La Rue imperforate Colour Trials from the DLR record book, two examples for the 1 d. value, one in green & carmine, the other in green & blue, with manuscript above "D.F.Green / Ovpt Red, Ovpt. Blue" (Deep Fugitive Green), fresh and very fine, illustrated in the "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton on page 6401.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4092 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1896 (Aug 17): Britannia set of ten values unused, wmk. Crown CA, fresh and fine, overprinted SPECIMEN in black, unmounted og. and rare thus Gi = £ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4093 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1895: Britannia £ 1 green & carmine, wmk. Crown CA, a used example on registered 1901 cover to Budapest tied by 'Registration / Trinidad' datestamp (Aug 13) with registration label below and oval 'R' adjacent. Reverse with Budapest arrival cds (Aug 30). Philatelic but extremely rare.rnCollection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 568.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4094 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1899: Unissued 3 d., an imperforate Essay for the overprint with THREE PENCE and bar in red surcharged on 5 d. dull purple & mauve, on card ex the De La Rue archives. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4095 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1899: De La Rue Appendix sheet bearing four examples of the 5 d. dull purple & mauve (Gi 119) Imperforate, all four surcharged with a bar through the FIVE PENCE Duty Plate in red (2) and in black (2), the top examples with "3d." surcharge in red and in black; the lower two examples surcharged "THREE PENCE" in red and in black respectively. The sheet dated at top "13th Oct 1899" with file number below, manuscript "App'd. 17/10" (Approved) at left. Illustrated in "The De La Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6398. Superb and unique.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 580; Grosvenor, London, 7 May 2009, lot 1231.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4096 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1899: Prepared for use but Unissued, "3d." in black on 5 d. dull purple & mauve, an unused example treated at top to reduce aging, but largely of fresh colour and fine large part og. A fine example of this rarity. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 3'250.rnProvenance: Bridger & Kay, London, Sept 1980.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4097 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1901/06: Colour Changes, De La Rue Imperforate Colour Trials (6) for the 1 d. value, with three on unwatermarked wove paper in dull black & red on yellowish, dull purple & blue on blued and in mauve & black on yellowish paper; three on watermarked Crown CA paper in dull green, black on red and dull & blue; all fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4098 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    Britannia / Colour Changes 1901/06: 1 d. black on red, an unused example of fine colour, error in value tablet showing "O'E PENNY with "N" omitted", fresh and very fine, superb og. Rare and striking variety.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4099 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1908: De La Rue Essay for the redrawn designs issued in 1909, photo-litho Essay for 2½ d. in ultramarine, Imperforate and affixed to card (89 x 114 mm.) marked "C" at top left and dated "Sept 25th 08" in ink and "Dupl." at lower left, also showing alternative value tablet below for a ½ d. value in grey-black. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6406. Superb and exceedingly rare.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 2 Dec 1976, ex lot 1042, Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 608; Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London,14 Nov 2008, lot 2187.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4100 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1885 (Jan 1): Postage Due set of nine values unused, wmk. Crown CA, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel Type D11), the 1 d. value with diagonal crease otherwise fine, large part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection 'Scarborough', Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2193.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4101 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1947/61: Postage Due 6 c. black, wmk. Multiple Script CA, a marginal block of twelve (6 x 2) from base of sheet with Plate Numbers '1' in margin, variety "Crown Missing in Watermark" on tenth-eleventh stamps, fresh and fine, unmounted og. A rare and attractive positional multiple Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF
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