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  • Lot# : 810 Goldcoast

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    1899 (6.Apr.): Official envelope, marked OHMS in manuscript and Ag. Governor Gold Coast and OFFICIAL "PAID G.P.O. ACCRA COLD COAST COLONY" with Accra cds. (6. Apr.) set beside, with preprinted address the "Editor.. SHIPPING WORLD YEARBOOK London" On the reverse a Plymouth transit and a London arrival (27. Apr.) Unusual letter with slight patina.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 811 Goldcoast

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    1901 (5. Sep.): 2 1/2d. ultramarine and orange, affixed to 2d. blue Registeration pre-paid envelope to Banbury, cancelled by very rare pen cancellation "DODOWAH 5-9-01", with the full written date set beside as would be the non existing canceller. A transit ACCRA  (9. Sep.) and two transits LONDON (2. Oct.) both and the arrival Banbury (2. Oct.) compelte the documentation of the journey of this exceptional letter.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 812 Goldcoast

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    1901 (5. Sep.): 2 1/2d. ultramarine and orange, 1d rose-carmine, and 1/2 green (3) affixed to 2d. blue Registeration pre-paid envelope to London, cancelled by "CHANA GOLD COAST" (11. Oct.), A faint CAPE COAST (13. Oct.) on the reverse and a transits Liverpool and an arrival London  (15.+16. Nov.) complete the documentation of the journey of this attractive letter.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 813 Goldcoast

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    1889: 2 d. postal stationery registered envelope, size F, used to London and up-rated with 1884/91 4 d. deep mauve, tied by good strike of scarce "APPAM / GOLD COAST" code C cds (Aug 21) in black - believed to be the earliest recorded usage. Repeated information strike at left, "Cape Coast" transit cds (Aug 22) and Liverpool and London datestamps all on obverse. Some minor wrinkles but scarce.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 814 Goldcoast

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    1901 (Oct 6): ONE PENNY on 6 d. dull mauve & violet, an unused example showing partial "ONE" omitted variety, fresh appearance, slightly aged large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 815 Goldcoast

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    1901: ONE / PENNY on 6 d. dull mauve & violet, a used example on 2 d. registered postal stationery envelope to London, tied by weak ACCRA cds (13 Oct 1901). Minor imperfections but a scarce usage in the first two weeks of issue of this provisional adhesive.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 816 Goldcoast

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    1905/07: De La Rue Die Proofs for the ½ d. and 1 d. values, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card cut down to stamp size from the day-book, the ½ d. endorsed "Jan 19, 120 leads" and crossed as completed (Feb 22, 1907) in red; the 1 d. endorsed "July 24, 120 leads" and crossed as completed  (Sept 15, 1905) in red ink. Rare.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 817 Goldcoast

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    1913: 1 d. carmine used on 1914 cover to London, poorly cancelled and overlapped by temporary manuscript "OPENED BY CENSOR ACCRA / AND RESEALED" label at top, the label 'tied' by staining from a paper clip. ACCRA cds on reverse (Aug 5) and partial "CENSOR / GOLD COAST" in black. A tad grubby but a very early usage of both Censors.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 818 Goldcoast

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    1913: 2½ d. brigfht blue used on 2 d. blue postal stationery registration envelope, size G, used to St. Louis, Sénégal, cancelled by fair strikes of oval framed "REGISTERED / MACCARTHY ISLAND, GAMBIA" datestamps (5 Nov 1915) in black. Oval "Registered / GPO Gambia" datestamp on reverse of transit (Nov 10) and arrivals. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 819 Goldcoast

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    1914: 2 d. registration + 1 d. Postage brown registered postal stationery envelope, size H, used to Staffodshire cancelled by fine strikes of scarce "OBUASI /♚ / 18 AUG / 1914 / GOLD COAST" cds in black with scarce "Passed Censor" in manuscript - an early application with the First World War commencing in earnest just ten days prior. Plymouth and Birmingham datestamps (Sept 4) adjacent.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 820 Goldcoast

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    1915: Registered cover to Liverpool franked by 3 d. purple on yellow tied by "TARQUAH / ♚ / MAR 18 / 1915 / GOLD COAST" cds's with registration label at left and circular "CENSOR / GOLD COAST" in black adjacent (Type 1C). Reverse with Liverpool arrival. Slight opening tears at top but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 821 Goldcoast

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    1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1½ d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "30/1/22" in pencil at right. Fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 822 Goldcoast

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    1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "BEFORE / STRIKING" in black and dated "27/5/20" in black ink at right. Fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 823 Goldcoast

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    1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1½ d. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "29/10/22" in pencil at right. Fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 824 Goldcoast

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    1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 s. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "31/5/20" in black ink at right. Fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 825 Goldcoast

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    1919/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 s. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed "BEFORE / STRIKING" in black and dated "6/2/19" in black ink at base. Fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 826 Hongkong

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    2nd Opium War 1858: Envelope sent by "Daniel Mills Seaman / HMS Sampson China", countersigned by his "Commanding officer" and directed to Southend-on-Sea, Essex, received a 1 d. red perf. adhesive, tied in London by oval framed diamond '50' numeral, reverse with London and ROCHFORD transit (April 4, 1858) cds's. Cover opened roughly at right thereby affecting the adhesive, nevertheless a rare and desirable Seaman's Fieldpost cover.rnNote: The HMS Sampson was a second class paddle frigatte launched in 1844, took part of the fighting during the Crimean War and during the 2nd Opium War. The cover was presumably despatched on 27. February 1858 at Amoy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 827 Hongkong

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    1943 (June 11): Postcard from Fribourg, Switzerland franked by 20 c. red, used to Japanese occupied Hong Kong with Not Found tag cancelled by framed "INCONNU / RETOUR" in red and "Simonseki / Japan" cds (29/10) in blue of return. Scarce and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 828 Hongkong

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    1863/1991: Convolute with quite a lot of better stamps Edward VI, George V and George VI mostly mounted og, a few unmounted, a complete set Elizabeth II from 1954 + extra values all unmounted, arranged on stockcards with a catalogue value of way over Mi € 3000; there is also some duplication of used stamps from Victoria period on uncounted. Also included a stamp-book "150th Anniversary Album Hong Kong Post Office 1991" which is complete and in perfect condition.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 829 Hongkong

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    1863/1998 (ca.): Mostly used and unused collection housed in two albums, specialised with postmarks, shades, multiples, some perfins and better items incl. SG 10 unused (short perf.), also some souvenir sheets and a few modern covers, condition varies especially in the early issues, otherwise fine to very fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 830 India

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    1854/55: ½ a. blue, Die I, a used example with close to large margins all round, used on cover to Loodiana, tied by bold "253" obliterator of Simla in black. Reverse with despatch and arrival (July 17) cds's in red.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 831 India

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    1854/55: 4 a. blue & pale red, 1st printing, Head Die I, Frame Die I, a used example with large even margins all round, tiniest thin spot on forehead, lightly cacelled by dotted lozenge in black and part French (Jan 1855) cds in black. A scarce and most attractive stamp. Cert. RPSL (2019) Gi = £ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 832 India

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    1854/55: 4 a. blue & pale red, 5th printing, Head Die III, Frame Die II, a used horizontal pair, position 9-10, with large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by octagonal obliterations in black. A charming and scarce multiple Gi = £ 2'400+.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 833 India

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    Jammu & Kashmir 1883/84: Three covers from the same correspondence to Sialkot, each bearing 1883 Jammu & Kashmir imperforate ¼ anna brown in combination with India ½ a. blue, with 1884 cover from GULMARG, another from KASHMIR and a third with tape stain, readdressed from Sialkot to Simla. A scarce and attractive trio.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 834 India

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 835 India

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    Indian Post Offices abroad - Penang 1857 (Dec 21): Unpaid Entire letter, date lined Penang and directed to Marseille, front struck by merchant's cachet "MATHIEU & Cie / PULO-PINANG" in blue, framed "INDIA UNPAID" handstamp in black and French "PAYS ETR. V. SUEZ MARSEILLE 26 JANV. 58" entry cds in red. Charged with '8' (décimes) due upon arrival. Presumably by courrier brought to Calcutta where it got its UNPAID handstamp, mail from Penang via Calcutta is very scarce as most mail was sent via Singapore.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 836 India

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    Used in Straits Settlements 1856/64: India 2 a. dull pink and 8 a. carmine, Die I (Gi Z30+Z35), used on 30 August 1862 entire letter from Penang, endorsed "via Marseilles" to Warrington, England tied by octagonal "B/147" obliterators in black with fine circular "PENANG / P.O." datestamp (Sept 5) in red below. Reverse with Warrington arrival cds (Oct 5) in black. Slight horizontal bend affects the adhesives but a rare and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 837 India

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    Used in Persia, 1910:  3p, 1/2a and 1a on cover from the Persian Customs to Belgium. The stamps are tied by the Z4 type of the MOHAMMERAH date stamp dated 26 NO. 10. The cover is slightly trimmed at left, otherwise fine and rare.  
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 838 India

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    Feudatory States - Sirmoor 1892: 1p. yellow-green, imperforate in between, vertical pairs in two vertical strips of five, one stamp with fault, otherwise odd natural creasing, stamps folded in between. A rare variety.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 839 India

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    Feudatory States: 1877/1935 approx. Collection in stock book of some 600 values representing: 'BARWANI', 'BUNDI', 'BHOPAL', 'JAMMU and KASHMERE', 'COCHIN', 'CHARKARI', 'DUTTIA', 'HYDERABAT','HOLKAR', 'KISHANGAR', 'SARKAR; and many others, with obviously some but not excessive duplication, all in predominantly good state of preservation. This lot requires close inspection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 840 India

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    Feudatory States: 1877/1935 approx. Collection in on album pages and stock book of some four hundred values representing: 'ALWAR', 'BUSSAHIR', 'BHOPAL', 'BHOR', 'CHARKARI', 'FARIDKOT',  'HYDERABAT', 'HOLKAR', 'JAIPUR', 'NAWANAGAR'; and many others, with obviously some but not excessive duplication, all in predominantly good state of preservation. This lot requires close inspection, we have some material from less frequently seen states.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 842 India

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    1854: 4a. red and blue, head die III, frame die II, generously margined copy with outer frame line of right neighbour on right, together with eight further stamps from the first issue, including a 1/2a blue with interesting variety break in image with distinctly differing print above and below, a 1a red cancelled with lozenge C123 and a 2a green with B179 of THAYETMYO of BURMA. Rare and attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 843 India

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    1854/2002 (ca.): Large collection of unused and used, neatly housed in 7 albums, with Pakistan, Ceylon incl. early issues, a good section of Indian Feudatory States, many complete sets, some multiples and duplicates, also a few covers, condition varies nevertheless generally fine to very fine, an interesting specialist lot.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 844 India

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    1887/88: Small group of covers (8) addressed to Bandar Abbas, Persian Gulf, with ½ a., 1 a., or 2 a. frankings from Bombay with adhesives tied by "Bombay" squared circle datestamps, all with fine strikes of Indian P.O. 'BANDARABAS' arrival datestamps.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 845 India

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    1905/1968: Accumulation of twenty-seven entires of India and areas including a letter originating from Nepal and four from Burma. There is also a sercice letter with full content charged 4d postage due for being overweight.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 846 India

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    1852/1947: Collection with an attractive section early issues, including square cut 4a (crease), early letters including 1/2a blue single franking, 1866 6a with large lettering. In total there are approximately fifty entires and fronts, which are largely 19th century material. A good collection with potential.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 847 Ionian Islands

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    1855: Stampless entire with exceptionally clear strike of the ornamental "ITACA" cachet, slightly cleaned but still very presentable letter with full contents.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 848 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 20 pa. red (Castle of Europe) with star in dull blue, an unused example of good colour, of fine appearance, without gum. A very scarce stamp with just 415 examples issued. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1981) Gi = £ 900.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 849 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (GPO building), with Star and Crescent in red, an unused example of good fresh colour, minor gum stain at base, large part og. A scarce stamp with just 1'051 issued. Cert. RPSL (1979) Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 850 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 20 pa. carmine (Old GPO Constantinople), with star and crescent in blue, the latter obliterated in violet-black ink, perf. 12½, an unused example with closed tear at top, large prt og. A very scarce stamp with just 770 examples issued, a fine reference example. Cert. RPSL (1979) Gi = £ 700.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 851 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917: 1 a surcharge in black on Turkey 20 pa. rose, Plate II, the Crescent obliterated by hand in violet-black, an unused example, hinge thin, without gum. A scarce stamp: 288 printed. Cert. BPA (1998) Gi = £ 1'600.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 852 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 10 pa. on 20 pa. claret, with star and crescent in blue, the latter obliterated in violet-black ink, perf. 13½, an unused example, slight blunted perfs. at top, large part og. A very scarce stamp with just 434 examples issued. Cert. BPA (1932) Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 853 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (GPO Building), with star and crescent in red, the latter obliterated in violet-black ink, perf. 12, an unused example centred to right, of fresh colour, one or two age spots on large part og. A scarce stamp with just 657 examples issued. Cert. RPSL (1981) Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 898 Leeward Islands

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    1943 (Dec): 5 s. green & red on yellow ordinary paper, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused example, Row 4, Stamp 3 of left pane, showing variety "Broken Second "E" in LEEWARD", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 899 Malaya

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    1896: Stampless red band envelope addressed to "The Resident of Rhio", struck with SINGAPORE cds and squared circle "N.-I. AGENT SINGAPORE" datestamps (March 9), each struck in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 900 Malaysian States

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    1910 TRENGGANU, Sultan 1 C to 25 Dollars, all with overprint SPECIMEN, most stamps mounted and hinge remnant, large part og. Cheap 4 c with minimal abrasion on picture side. SG = £750.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 901 Malaysian States

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    1921-41 TRENGGANU, Sultan $50 green & yellow and $100 green & scarlet, opt SPECIMEN,  fresh colour, unmounted og. SG = £1700.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 902 Mauritius

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    1843 (Nov 24): Double rate entire letter from Port Louis to Bordeaux endorsed "via England pr. Belle Créole", with circular MAURITIUS / POST OFFICE despatch cds's in black, mailed via the Cape of Good Hope and landed in London with str. line "SHIP LETTER" in black (Robertsoon S36) and "1/4d." charge for double the incoming ship rate. "COLONIES / &c. ART. 12" applied in London in red (Feb 27) thence via Boulogne to Bordeaux where charged '30' décimes due in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 903 Mauritius

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    1844: Entire letter from Port Louis to Bordeaux endorsed "Planet via London" via the Cape showing "MAURITIUS / POST OFFICE" despatch cds in black (July 4), landed with unframed "RYDE / SHIP-LETTER" in black (Robertson fig. S5). London cds (Oct 4) and struck with framed "COLONIES / &c. ART.12" in red. Thence via Boulogne and charged '20' décimes' due on arrival. A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 904 Mauritius

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    1849 (April 27): Entire letter from Port Louis to Nantes endorsed "pr. Overland via Marseille", with fair strike of framed "PACKET" handstamp unusually in combination with circular MAURITIUS / POST OFFICE cds in black. Carried on "Elizabeth" to Galle and P&O "Bentinck" to Suez, then on the "Ripon" to Malta and the "Medusa" to Marseille where struck with "Indes Or. / Marseille" entry mark in red. Nantes arrival (July 24) on reverse, chareged '20' décimes due.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 905 Mauritius

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    1849 (Nov 24): Entire letter from Port Louis to Bordeaux endorsed "via Ceylon", with fine strike of framed "PACKET" handstamp with circular "♚ / MAURITIUS / GPO" cds in black. Carried on "Prince Albert" to Galle and P&O "Haddington" to Suez, then on the "Indus" to Malta and the "Medusa" to Marseille where struck with "Indes Or. / Marseille" entry mark in red. Bordeaux arrival (Feb 20) on reverse, charged 10 décimes due.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 906 Mauritius

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    1850 (Sept 24): Prepaid entire letter from Liverpool to Mauritius endorsed "via Marseilles" with "Liverpool / Paid" despatch in red and rated "1s." in manuscript, carried on French steamer "Triton" from Marseilles to Alexandria, and P&O  "Oriental" to Galle; thence on "Elizabeth" and struck on arrival by early usage of oval framed PACKET LETTER / MAURITIUS in black (Nov 19), a fine strike.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 907 Mauritius

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    1851 (July 9): Entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed "p. James Alexander" struck on despatch with "♚ / MAURITIUS / GPO" datestamp with circular "PAID" below and unframed "Ship Letter" in black. Struck with fine "DEAL / SHIP LETTER" in blue (Robertson S8) and rated '8d.' in manuscript alongside framed "COLONIES / &c. ART. 13" in red. Charged with handstruck '15' décimes due mark on arrival in Bordeaux (Oct 14). Slight faults, mostly internal, but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 908 Mauritius

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    1851 (Sept 22): Prepaid entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed "Britons Queen via Ceylon & Marseille" struck on despatch with oval framed PACKET LETTER / MAURITIUS in red. From Galle carried on the "Haddington" to Suez, the "Pottinger" to Malta and the French Packet "Banshee" to Marseille. Bordeaux arrival (Nov 18) on reverse of a fine entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 909 Mauritius

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    1854 (May 27): Entire letter from Marseille to Port Louis, Mauritius endorsed "via Suez", carried by the P&O steamer "Bengal" from Suez to Galle, thence by the "Argo" to Port Louis where struck with straight line "Late Received" and oval framed PACKET LETTER / MAURITIUS in red (July 10). Charged "1/1d." due in red manuscript (1d. due for town delivery).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 910 Mauritius

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    1857: Local envelope from Port Louis to a Miss Muriel Harvey in Mahebourg, endorsed "care of John Duigate, Corps 5th Fusiliers" struck with framed "INDLAND" and "♚ / MAURITIUS / GPO" datestamp (Jan 5) in black. Reverse with octagonal framed "Mahebourg / JA 5 1857" arrival in black. Small faults not least the probability of a 1 d. 'Post Paid' being removed at lower left. Nevertheless a most unusual internal usage at this date.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 911 Mauritius

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    1858 (May 10): Cover from Port Louis to Rennes, France endorsed "Pr. Mail Str. "Azof" viâ Aden", struck in Aden with framed "INDIA UNPAID" and reverse with "ADEN STR. POINT / BEARING" cds (May 26) both in black. Carried on the "Nemesis" to Suez with circular "COL. FRA. / V SUEZ AMB." cds in red (June 10) with Rennes arrival (June 13) and charged '8' décimes to pay in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 912 Mauritius

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    1858 (Nov 16): Entire letter from Port Louis to Bordeaux endorsed "par Hathie Humble", with circular MAURITIUS / POST OFFICE despatch cds in black, mailed via the Cape of Good Hope and struck with fine if overstruck "COVE / SHIP LETTER" in blue-green (Robertsoon S2) and "8" pence charge for incoming ship rate in same ink (Cove cds verso, Feb 2. 1859). Two strikes of "COLONIES / &c. ART. 13" applied in London in red and thence via Boulogne to Bordeaux (Feb 8) where charged '20' décimes due in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 913 Mauritius

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    1864/74: Incoming unpaid entire letters (4) to Mauritius from France (2) or Reunion (2), with 1864 entire with "10 / TO PAY", 1865 entire with "1/8d." to pay (dopuble rate), 1871 entire ex Reunion with "8d. / TO PAY" in blue, and 1874 entire ex Reunion with "ship Letter" and "3d." charge marking in blue.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 914 Mauritius

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    1817/72: The selection of pre-stamp and stampless covers (15) with two early 1817 entires to France with COLONIES / PAR ROCHEFORT entry marks in black (one with manuscript Forwarding Agent notation), 1838 cover landed at La Rochelle, 1845 in-bound prepaid cover from London via Reunion to St. Paul's with framed "M&I" and St. Denis transit, 1845 entire via Cork with "India Letter / Gravesend", 1851 cover ex Madras to Mauritius with "Ship-Letter" handstamp of arrival, entires (3) with PACKET LETTER / MAURITIUS in black or red, covers (2) with accountancy markings "GB / 1F. 62½c." or "GB / 40c." etc. A good lot.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 915 Mauritius

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    1853/55: 1 d. bright orange-vermilion, early impression, position 4 on the plate of 12 subjects, a used example with good to huge margins all round, neatly cancelled by circular numeral "2" of Flacq in black. Slightest of thins in margin at base not impinging on the design, a choice and most attractive example of this very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1963) Gi = £ 8'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 916 Mauritius

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    1853/55: 1 d. orange-vermilion on bluish paper, early impression, position 1 on the plate of 12 subjects, a used example with ample to good margins all round, cancelled by circular numeral "1" of Port Louis in black. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Signed Georg Bühler. Cert. BPA (1995) Gi = £ 8'000.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 91, Zurich, 2-9 March 1996, lot 5688.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 917 Mauritius

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    1853/55: Post Paid 1 d. orange-vermilion, early Impression on yellowish paper, position 1 on the sheet of 12 subjects, a fine appearing example just shaved at right and with three reasonable margins for this stamp, cancelled by two strikes of framed "PAID" handstamps in black. A rare stamp. Cert. Oliva (1959) Gi = £ 8'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 918 Mauritius

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    1854/57: 1 d. bright orange-vermilion on slightly bluish paper, position 9 on the plate of 12 subjects, intermediate impression, a used example with good to huge margins all round, showing small portion of adjoining stamp at base, cancelled by circular numeral "1" of Port Louis in black. Slightest of thins in margin at base not impinging on the design, a fine appearing example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1989) Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 919 Mauritius

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    1859: 1 d. orange-red on bluish paper, latest impression, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by complete strike of the mute obliterator handstamp in black. Fine and scarce Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 920 Mauritius

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    1859 (Oct): Lapirot 2 d. blue, imperforate, worn impression, positions 5-6 on the plate of 12 subjects, a used horizontal pair with close to large margins all round, pen marks cleaned from reverse, each stamp cancelled by mute obliterator in black. A scarce and attractive multiple. Cert. RPSL (1994) Gi = £ 1'900+.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 921 Mauritius

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    1859/77: Sherwin 2 d. value, Royal Philatelic Society Reprint sheet printed in black on soft 'Japanese' paper, the "Lt. E.B. Evans" reprint made from the original plate when first found in 1877, the plate being donated to the RPSL by George V and later defaced. Some minor creasing but very few sheets are recorded thus. Signed Holcombe. Certs. Alcuri (1987), RPSL (1987), Holcombe (1995).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 91, Zurich, 2-9 March 1996, lot 5795.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 922 Mauritius

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    1859: Lithographed Dardenne 1 d. dull vermilion on horizontally laid paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by mute obliterator in black. A fine stamp. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 923 Mauritius

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    1859: Lithographed Dardenne 2 d. pale blue on horizontally laid paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by mute obliterator in black and part black ink charge (?) marking in black. Scarce. Signed Brun Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 924 Mauritius

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    1892: 8 c. grey postal stationery envelope to Halifax, Nova Scotia up-rated with 2 c. on 4 c. carmine (5, four on reverse), and 2 c. on 38 c. on 9 d. mauve (2) all tied by "27" numeral obliterators of Beau Bassin in black. Beau Bassin despatch cds (July 8 - error for January) on reverse, London and Liverpool (Feb 2) transits and Halifax arrival (Feb 15).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 925 Mauritius

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    1829/1997: Group of covers/cards (69) with 1829 entire to France with mss. Le Havre Forwarding Agent notation on reverse, 1863 cover from GB to Mauritius with 6 d. lilac, taxed "4½d." on arrival in red, 1864 entire with 4 d. rose to Réunion, 1867 cover to GB with Mauritius 2 d. (2) and 6 d. with "9d." credit marking in red, 1880 incoming cover from Belgium, 1887 trimmed stampless cover with rare "26c. / TO PAY" handstamp in black, 1891 reg'd. stationery env. up-rated to Riga, 1894 up-rated stat. env. to Germany at 15 c. rate, 1894 cover to Bucharest, 1901 local cover with 4 x 1 c. used from Curepipe, 1902 cover from Rose Hill to England, 1903 registered cover to France, WWII Censored covers (5) one to Australia, one to Geneva and three to France, 1958 and 1978 covers with scarce usage of Mauritius Postage Dues, 1997 group of stampless covers from Rodrigues Island etc., together with three stampless covers from Martinique and two from SamoaCondition varies but a many scarce items noted.rnrn32
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 926 Mauritius

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    1864/1903: Collection on leaves and loose with covers/cards (16, three are in-coming) with 1864 entire to Réunion franked by 2 d. pale blue (2) with "M&I" handstamp on reverse, 1868 entire with 4 d. rose and 1 s. yellow to Réunion and similar franking used in 1870 to Le Havre, 1871 entire to Aden franked by 1 s. blue, 1875 cover with 4 d. rose pair used to France, 1879 17 c. on 4 d. used as single franking to France, Victoria 1891 cover franked 2½ d. from Melbourne, 1893 four-colour franking cover ex Flacq, 1897 cover at 18 c. rate from Quatre Bornes to Dublin, 1899 cover franked 15 c. from Beau Bassin to Mayotte, 1898 New South Wales 1½ d. blue card to Beau Bassin etc. Generally fine, a scarce and attractive lot.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 927 New Hebrides

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    1842 (June 22): Entire letter from John Donald in Glasgow to the Island of Tanna, Reverend Henry Nisbet correspondence, without postal markings - the contents state "being aware that a box is going out to you", with good will messages to both Mr. and Mrs. Nisbet and fellow missionaries the Turners. Both couples were landed on Tanna from the London Missionary Society ship "Camden" at the end of June 1842 and after a difficult period were evacuated by the whaler "Highlander" in January 1843 and taken to Samoa due to hostile threats from the natives of Vanuatu. An early Nisbet letter sent via the L.M.S. ship to Sydney and routed on by Reverend Ross of the L.M.S. - it is probable that it reached him prior to their leaving for Samoa. Displays well, very rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 928 New Hebrides

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    1855/1946: Collection on leaves with rare July 1855 entire letter written from Erromanga Island by Elia, a Samoan teacher writing from Bokala concerning sickness affecting the natives, April 1907 cover to Sydney with New South Wales 2 d. blue tied by "NEW HEBRIDES / VILA" cds in black, New Caledonia Agency usages with card and 1907 registered cover and 1909 cover each cancelled "NLLES HEBRIDES / PT. SANDWICH" cds's, remarkable 1908 three colour registered cover from Austria at 50 h. rate used to Capt. E.G. Rason at Vila, cover halted at Sydney and forwarded to England; early "Condominium" mail from French and British P.O.'s incl. 2 d. on 1910 cover to Sydney tied in blue, 1913 cover with 1 s. black on green from Port Vila to NSW; 1940 registered cover to France, June 1940 cover with 30 c. blue ex Vila to USA with French Reseal Censor and circular and two line Censor cachets in violet (scarce) and an incoming New Zealand cover with Reseal and circular cachet, Oct 1940 cover to Batavia with Reseal Censor of arrival, April and Oct 1942 US Navy covers, 1943 card with rare strip applied stating "This letter was retained by US Army Censorship" (believed unique), 1945 cover from Vanikoro to Sydney, manuscript cancelled and further tied by violet Port Vila cds's etc. A remarkable collection (28 covers/cards).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 929 New Hebrides

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    1943/52: Covers (4) with 1943 cover with 'France Libre' 5 c. green and 15 c. violet (Yvert 124+126) to USA with bilingual circular "Passed By Censor" in violet; 1945 cover with 30 c. boue from Port Vila to Australia with "Opened by Examiner / DDA 107" label, 1951 small visiting card envelope with 10 c. orange from Vila to Tauna with card enclosed; and 1952 cover with 10 c. orange to USA with Reseals and "Received in Damaged Condition" handstamps in violet. Small imperfections but an unusual group.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 930 Newfoundland

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    1857/764: 4 d. scarlet-vermilion, a used example on thick machine made paper, with clear margin at left and large margins on three sides, lightly cancelled by barred obliterator in black. A fine example of this rare stamp. Signed Gobel, Thier. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 931 Newfoundland

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    1857/764: 1 s. scarlet-vermilion, a used example on thick machine made paper, with large margins all round and lightly cancelled, but with shallow hinge thin, pinhole and corner crease not greatly detracting from the delightful appearance of this rarity. Cert. BPA (1995) Gi = £ 9'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 932 Newfoundland

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    1860 (Aug-Dec): 1 s. orange-vermilion, medium hand made paper, no wmk., imperforate, a used example with ample to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by barred obliterator in black. Ironed horizontal bend at base not impacting on the appearance of an immensely rare stamp. Signed A. Diena, E. Diena. Cert. BPA (2022) Gi = £ 12'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 933 Lagos

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    1855 (Jan 6): Entire letter from Lagos to Genova, charged initially at "1/-" in manuscript, mailed via London where framed "COLONES / ART. 18" applied in red (only applied on mail from West Africa in 1856; Van der Linden fig. 775). Thence via Calais with Ambulante cds on obverse (Feb 6) and Paris to Genova where charged "17" centesemi due upon delivery. A rare entire.
    Starting bid : 475 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 934 Lagos

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    1875 (Apr 7): 4 d. carmine and 6 d. blue-green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, used on registered cover to Wolverhampton, tied by clear strikes of "LAGOS" code B circular datestamps (Apr. 7) in black, with information strike below. Straight line "REGISTERED LETTER" in red at left, circular "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds in red (8 MY 75) and double ring "REGISTERED / LIVERPOOL" cds of the same day in red. Rated "5+2=7 d." credit in red crayon. Wolverhampton arrival cds (May 8). 6d. Stamp with minor short perfs at base and crease, nonetheless a very attractive and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 935 Lagos

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    1876 ( Mar. 27): 2d blue, wmk. Crown CC, perf 12½, three used examples of vibrant colour on cover from Lagos to Wolverhampton from the "Bailey and Son, Wolverhampton" correspondence, cancelled by three LAGOS obliterators with "L" in center in black. A fine strike of "LAGOS" code A datestamp is partially obscured, a "PAID/LIVERPOOL/BR. PACKET" in red (29 April 76) cds (Robertson type S9) was applied on arrival in England, the franking is split in the domestic 1d. and 5d. credit by two red manuscript markings. Central stamp unobrusive corner fault, the reverse affected by rough opening, otherwise a very fine, desirable letter. rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,250 CHF

    Lot# : 936 Lagos

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    1882: 4 d. carmine, wmk. Crown Ca, a used example on 1882 cover to Marseille endorsed "via Liverpool", neatly tied by barred obliterator in black with "LAGOS" despatch cds at left (Sept 12). "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" cds in red of transit (Oct 24) and reverse with Clais à Paris transit cds in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 125 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 937 Nigeria

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    Oil Rivers 1892: Registered Letter printed receipt form for 34 registered letters to one Adolph Hartmann in Hamburg, with two strikes of fine "OLD CALABAR RIVER" cds's (Dec 20) in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 938 Nigeria

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    Oil Rivers 1892: ½ d. vermilion, two single example and a horizontal strip of three used opn 1893 cover to Plymouth, all tied by four strikes of "OLD CALABAR RIVER" code A cds's (Dec 11) in black. Plymouth arrival cds (Jan 9, 1894) in black on reverse of an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 939 Nigeria

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    Oil Rivers 1892: 2 d. grey-green & carmine, a used horizontal pair on 1897 registered letter to Opobo, tied by "REGISTERED" code A cds's (April 20) in black. Reverse with "OPOBO RIVER" code A arrival cds (April 21) applied in violet. Scarce and fine example of internal registered mail. Ex collection John Sacher.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 940 Nigeria

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    Oil Rivers 1892: 2½ d/ purple on blue, a used example on Oil Rivers 1 d. red postal stationery card sent registered to Brighton tied by "OLD CALABAR RIVER" cds (March 18, 1895), with handstruck "R" at left in black. Oval "Old Calabar / Registered" datestamp and Liverpool transit (April 18) and Brighton arrival cds of the following day, all on obverse of card. A most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 941 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    Oil Rivers 1892: 2 d. grey-green & carmine and 5 d. dull purple & blue, used on 1893 registered cover to Plymouth tied by "OLD CALABAR RIVER" cds's in black (Dec 11). Large "R" in black at left and 5 d. tied in transit in London (9 Jan 1894). Plymouth arrival on reverse of an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 942 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1895 (Dec 21): 2½ d. blue single franking on letter from QUA IBOE  tied by two voilet strikes of the type A cds to Belfast. On the front a PAID/LIVERPOOL/BR. PACKET/6 FE 96 cds in red. On the reverse, a transit of OPOBO RIVER A (22 Dec) and a Belfast arrival cds (7 Feb 1896). The violet strike of QUA IBOE is very unusual, the letter fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 943 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1898: Soldier's Letter to South Kensington, London, endorsed "No Stamps obtainable, Frank Bevan, Niger Expeditionary Force", struck with octagonal framed "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 13 JAN 1898 / POST OFFICE / AKASSA" handstamp in violet (Gi Type 5) applied on obverse. "Liverpool / Br. Packet" (Feb 15) cds in black on reverse with London arrival of the same day, charged with handstruck "2D." to pay with manuscript "½" adjacent. Scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 944 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1899: Soldier's Letter to Lee, London, endorsed at top "From No. 85288 R.A. Sergt. J. Smith, No. 3 Battery, RA, West Africa" and, at base, "On Active Service, no Stamps Obtainable", the reverse with "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 29 MAY 1899 / POST OFFICE / BURUTU" handstamp in violet (Gi Type 6). Charged with handstruck "2d." due to pay in violet on obverse. Soiling and restoration to envelope at left but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 945 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1896/99: Great Britain 1 d. lilac in a horizontal pair, used with Jubilee 10 d. dull purple & carmine on 1897 registered cover to London tied by framed "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 30 NOV 1899 / POST OFFICE / BURUTU" handstamp in violet (Gi Type 6). Reverse with London arrival (Dec 24) in black. Some edge wear to envelope but scarce.rnProvenance: Collection R.B. Sanderson, 1980; Collection John Sacher, Spink, London, 12 Nov 2009, lot 393.
    Starting bid : 325 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 946 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    Niger Company 1898: Great Britain 2½ d. purple on blue, two single examples used on double rate cover to London endorsed "via Burutu" tied by framed "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 17 SEP. 1898 / POST OFFICE / BURUTU" in violet, with "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" transit cds in red (Oct 8) and London arrival (Oct 10) on reverse. A fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 947 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    Niger Company 1898: Great Britain 2½ d. purple on blue, a single example used on cover to London tied by framed "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 17 SEP. 1898 / POST OFFICE / BURUTU" in black, with "Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet" transit cds in red (Oct 8) and London arrival (Oct 10) on reverse. A fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 948 Northern Nigeria

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    1899: Soldier's Letter to 'The New Club', Grafton Street, London endorsed on obverse "On Special Service, No Stamps procurable, I.H. Howe, Lt. W.A.A.F. Boussa" in manuscript. The cover entered the post some 320 miles south with framed "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 13 JUN 1899 / POST OFFICE / BURUTU" handstamp in violet (Gi Type 6) applied on reverse. Struck on arrival with "1d. / 620" charge raised on arrival in Portsmouth with further manuscript "T" and "2d." to pay in blue crayon. London arrival cds's (July 10) on reverse. A rare cover from this small west African Field Force campaign against the French.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 949 Northern Nigeria

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    1900: 1 d. dull mauve & carmine, a single used example on 1901 cover probably from Jebba to London endorsed "via Lagos" at top left, tied by manuscript "Post Office / Lagos / 16/8/01" in red ink - the hand writing appears to be the same as the Postmaster of Jebba and one must assume the 'Lagos' in this instance was in error as reverse shows "LAGOS / W. AFRICA" cds (Aug 26) in black and arrival cds (Sept 26). Slight aging, a scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection T.V. Roberts, Robson Lowe, London, 26 April 1989.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 950 Northern Nigeria

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    1905: 1 d. dull purple & carmine, a used example on 1907 postcard (Soldier of the W.A.F.F.) to Manchester, tied by "NIGER TRAVELLING POST OFFICE" code A circular datestamp with date slugs all inverted (12 September 1907) in black. Repeated information strike below the adhesive with "Forcados" transit (Sept 15) at left. Rare.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 951 Northern Nigeria

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    1905: 2 d. dull purple & yellow, a slightly faded example on 1911 cover top Bideford, Devon tied by bold strike of "SOKOTO / NORTHERN NIGERIA" cds (July 3) in black (Proud D2). Repeated information strike at left, reverse with ZUNGERU cds of transit (July 17) and Bideford arrival (Aug 14) cds. Minor edge wear but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 952 Northern Nigeria

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    1910: 1 d. carmine, a used example on 1913 cover to Chicago, USA with contents written from "Jemaa", the adhesive tied by scarce "KEFFI / NORTHERN NIGERIA" cds (Jan 9) in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 953 Nigeria

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    1921/24: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 s. value, Country name and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, without endorsements, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 954 Nigeria

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    1921/32: 6 d. dull and bright purple, a used example on 1931 cover to Port Harcourt endorsed "By Seaplane G-AAGU carrying First Airmail in Nigeria" in manuscript and handstamped "BY SEAPLANE, G-AAGU." in violet; tied by "INTERNAL AIR MAIL / LAGOS" skeleton cds (Nov 4) in black with repeated information strike at left. Reverse with Port Harcourt cds of receipt (Nov 6) in black. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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