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1843 (Sept 18): Entire letter written from Bathurst to Swords, Dublin, Ireland with interesting content written by Gambia's Military commander Major F.N. Cobbe, regarding life in the Gambia, the threat of fever and his possible appointment as the next Lieutenant Governor, struck in transit with fine "DEAL / SHIP LETTER" in black (Robertson S8). Rated '8' pence due in manuscript for an incoming Ship Letter, reverse with London cds (Nov 7) and Dublin arrival (Nov 8) both in red.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 380 CHFLot# : 784 Gambia
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1859: Prepaid cover from Bathurst to Nassau, Bahamas mailed with superb strike of "BATHURST / PAID / AU 25 / 1859 / GAMBIA" circular datestamp in red on reverse; carred by "S.S. Ethiopie" via Liverpool and London with "London / Paid" cds (Sept 15) in red on obverse and "11" pence in manuscript paid (10 d. per ½ ounce due to London, 1 d. for local charge). The envelope with slight edge wer and torn on front panel but of considerable rarity.Starting bid : 675 CHFHammer price : 900 CHFLot# : 785 Gambia
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1862: Great Britain 4 d. vermilion, hairlines (Gi 81), two defective examples used on 1864 cover addressed to Bathurst, South Africa tied by "401" numeral obliterators of Ilminster. The postal clerk saw Bathurst in the address and the cover was directed to the Gambia with two strikes (one on reverse) of the sole examples known of "MISSENT TO / GAMBIA" in black. Reverse with part flap missing but also showing double arc "SIERRA LEONE" cds in black (Dec 11) and then sent back to England with "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" in red (10 Jan 1865) and forwarded to Cape of Good Hope with Port Elizabeth cds (March 8), oval "GRAHAMS TOWN" and part BATHURST oval datestamps in black where presumably safely delivered. Despite faults, a rare and unique cover.Starting bid : 850 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHFLot# : 786 Gambia
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1866: Stampless cover from Bathurst to Hull, Yorkshire rated "5" pence in red manuscript ink as credit to GB, struck with fine oxidised "BATHURST / PAID / JA 24 / 1866 / GAMBIA" datestamp in red. Hull arrival cds (Feb 8) on reverse. Previously sold (ex collection John Sacher) as the "only known" example of this rare datestamp in black, a description which this describer would contest. Envelope soiled but nevertheless rare.rnrnStarting bid : 550 CHFHammer price : 600 CHFLot# : 787 Gambia
1 / 21869/72: 6 d. pale blue, no wmk., a used example from the January 1872 printing in this definitive and rare shade, lightly cancelled by "Gambia / Paid" (July 31) cds in red. A rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (2019) Gi = £ 1'100.1 / 1Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 400 CHFLot# : 788 Gambia
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1879: Prepaid cover from the Gambia to Basel, Switzerland endorsed "via Liverpool" with manuscript "3" in red at top being the amount due to Great Britain from the 4 d. rate. "GAMBIA / PAID" despatch cds (Nov 12) and "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" cds in red (Dec 1). Whilst both the Gambian and Liverpool Postz Offices marked the cover 'paid' the Swiss charged due on arrival in Basel with "65" rappen in red manuscript and taxed the cover with Swiss Postage Due 5 c., 10 c. and 50 c. blue tied by Basel cds's (Dec 3). Rare and most unsuual, ex collection John Sacher.Starting bid : 650 CHFHammer price : 650 CHFLot# : 789 Gambia
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1886/93: 1 d. aniline crimson, a single example used on slightly soiled 1896 cover addressed to the United States Consul in Gorée, Sénégal, tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds in black (Dec 21). Reverse with flap tucked in and unsealed (probabe Christmas / New Year card) and "Senegal / Goree" arrival cds (Jan 3, 1897). An unusual usage.Starting bid : 180 CHFHammer price : 260 CHFLot# : 790 Gambia
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1886/93: 1 d. aniline carmine and 2 d. orange, the latter with tiny surface scratch, used on 1897 cover to August Dietz in Richmond, VA, USA tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds's (Nov 27) in black with repeated information strike at left. Reverse with Marseille transit (Dec 13) and New York and Richmond (Dec 23) datestamps. Pinholes to envelope at upper left but scarce.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 260 CHFLot# : 791 Gambia
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1886/93: ½ d. myrtle-green, 1 d. crimson, 2 d. orange and 6 d. yellowish olive-green; unused examples, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, without gum. Scarce Gi = £ 400.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 792 Gambia
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1898/1902: ½ d. dull green, 2 d. orange & mauve (2) and 3 d. deep purple & ultramarine, all used on 1902 cover to Newark, USA all tied by "Bathurst / Gambia" cds's in black (April 12). Reverse with "Bathurst Trading Co. / River Gambiaq" oval cachet in violet and blurred Newark arrival.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 793 Gambia
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1906 (April 10): ONE PENNY in black on 3 s. carmine & green on yellow, an unused example, variety "Overprint Double", unfortunate vertical crease, large part og. A rare stamp. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 1'800.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 350 CHFLot# : 794 Gambia
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1922/29: De La Rue Proofs (2), one Proof of Head-Plate and Crown surround only in black on unwatermarked sunken wove paper (67 x 66 mm.) and a matching imperforate Proof in brownish-black for the 5 d. design without the Head-Plate. A scarce and attractive pairing.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 460 CHFLot# : 795 Gambia
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1935: Silver Jubilee 1½ d. deep blue & scarlet, a used example on 1935 cover to a passenger on ship "M.V.Apapa" due at Bathurst, tied by "T.P.O. No. 2 / RIVER GAMBIA" cds (July 20). Struck with Shipping Company arrival (July 23) in violet and five strikes of "SHIP SAILED" and deleted "TOO LATE" in black, replaced by two strikes of "Return to senders" in black. Bathurst cds (July 31) at upper left. A most unusual cover.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 260 CHF -
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