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  • Lot# : 4167 Ascension

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    1864/79: Great Britain 1 d. red, pl. 102, a fine used example on 1869 cover to Devonport carried at Sailor's Concessionary rate, endorsed at top "John Clark, Boiler Maker, Ascension" and counter-signed below by Commanding Officer; with ASCENSION code A datestamp in black at left (April 15) and the adhesive tied by DEVONPORT / 250 duplex upon arrival (May 7). The envelope somewhat roughly opened with edge wear at lower right and closed flap tear on reverse but rare and very fine Gi = £ 3'250 off cover.rnrnNote: A further cover from this correspondence (dated July 1867) was in RL, London 15 Feb 1978, lot 2.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4168 Ascension

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    1887/92: Jubilee 6 d. purple on red, a used block of four cancelled by small ASCENSION code A circular datestamps (Feb 24) in black. Central strike a tad smudged but a scarce usage on a multiple Gi = £ 1'600.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4169 Ascension

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    1902/1911: Great Britain ½ d. yellow-green, 'par complaisance' diagonally bisected 1 d. red and 2½ d. blue, all used on 1911 registered Barker cover to Todmorden with both stamps and registered label all tied by superb ASCENSION circular datestamps (June 20) in black. London transit and Todmorden arrival datestamp (July 6) on reverse.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4170 Ascension

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    1902/11: Great Britain ½ d. blue-green pair used on 1905 postcard (Captain's Offices, Barracks and Salt Water Tower) to Sawakin, Sudan tied by ASCENSION code A datestamps (Nov 22) and mailed via Alexandria and Suez; and 1 d. red used on 1906 postcard (Double Rollers) to Edinburgh tied by ASCENSION cds (Feb 6). Some edge wear but a fine pair of cards.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4171 Ascension

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    1902/1911: Great Britain ½ d. yellow-green, a single example on piece superbly cancelled ASCENSION code B cds (July 14, 1914); further pair on piece with George V 1912 1 d. scarlet cancelled code A cds (Dec 30, 1913); 2½ d. blue pair sharing bold strike of ASCENSION cds without code (June 20, 1911) and 1 s. green & carmine in a horizontal pair (Aug 11, 1911). A scarce group Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4172 Ascension

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    1902/11: Great Britain 4 d. brIght orange, a used horizontal pair marginal from right of sheet cancelled by two fine strikes of ASCENSION code A circular datestamp (Jan 2, 1913) in black. A scarce and attractive usage Gi = £ 800+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4173 Ascension

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    1902/11: Great Britain 5 d. purple & ultramarine, a used example of fresh colour, tied to small piece by a fine strike of ASCENSION code B circular datestamp (Jan 25, 1913) in black. A scarce and most attractive usage Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4174 Ascension

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    1902/11: Great Britain 5 d. purple & ultramarine, a used block of six of fresh colour (with fourth stamp showing the "Harp Strings" variety), tied to small piece by three fine strikes of ASCENSION code A circular datestamps (Jan 2, 1913) in black. The piece adhered to thick card for display but most attractive Gi = £ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4175 Ascension

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    1910: Great Britain 7 d. grey-black, a used horizontal pair tied to small piece by two fine strikes of ASCENSION circular datestamp (23 mm.) without code letter (Aug 22, 1910) in black. Slight smudge at base and trace of aging on perfs. but a rare and attractive usage Gi = £ 950+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4176 Ascension

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    1902/11: Great Britain 7 d. grey-black, a used horizontal strip of three tied to large piece by two fine strikes of ASCENSION circular datestamp (23 mm.) without code letter (Aug 22, 1910) in black. A rare and attractive usage Gi = £ 1'425+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4177 Ascension

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    1902/1911: Great Britain 7 d. grey-black, a used block of six (3 x 2), marginal from top of sheet, tied to yellow piece by six strikes of ASCENSION code A circular datestamps (Jan 2, 1913) in black, reverse of piece opens for display with London (Jan 17) arrival cds. A few age spots and wear but a rare multiple Gi = £ 2'850.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4178 Ascension

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    1911: Great Britain £ 1 deep green, a used example, marginal from top of the sheet, centred to right, cancelled by ASCENSION code C circular datestamp (Aug 11, 1913) in black (Gibbons Type Z2). A very rare stamp used in Ascension. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 8'500.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4179 Ascension

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    1913c.: Great Britain 1 d. scarlet, Die B, a used marginal example (ex Booklet) on cover to Warrington, cancelled by ASCENSION circular datestamp (probably 23 April 1913) in black. An unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4180 Ascension

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    1912/22: Great Britain ½ d. green and 1 d. scarlet in a horizontal strip of three, all used on 1919 registered cover to Huddersfield with registration label at left, all tied by ASCENSION code B circular datestamps (May 8) in black. Reverse with 'Registered / London' transit (May 25) in red. A few small imperfections on reverse but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4181 Ascension

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    1912/22: Great Britain 1½ d. red-brown and 4 d. grey-green, marginal Control C13 examples, each used on individual piece, the 1½ d. neatly cancelled by ASCENSION code A circular datestamp (Dec 2, 1913), the 4 d. by ASCENSION code B cds (Feb 25, 1914) in black. Delightful Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4182 Ascension

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    1912/22: Great Britain 3 d. violet, a horizontal pair used on 2 d. pale orange postal stationery envelope, sent registered to Todmorden cancelled by three strikes of ASCENSION code A circular datestamps (April 9, 1920) in black. Reverse with 'Registered / London' transit in black (April 21). An unusual usage Gi = £ 360+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4183 Ascension

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    1912/22: Great Britain Seahorse 2 s. 6 d. red-brown, Bradbury Wilkinson printing, used on 1921 cover to London tied by ASCENSION circular datestamp (Dec 30) in black. Reverse with 'Ascension' imprint to envelope in blue, slight file bend to envelope at base but rare Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4184 Ascension

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    First Issue 1922 (Nov 2): The unused set of nine values, wmk. Multiple Script CA (the 1 s. Multiple Crown CA), all overprinted SPECIMEN in red or black (1½ d. value), fresh and fine, large part og. A rare set Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4185 Ascension

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    First Issue 1922 (Nov 2): The unused set of nine values, wmk. Multiple Script CA (the 1 s. Multiple Crown CA), fresh colours, the 3 d. with negligible wrinkle on superb, large part og. Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4186 Ascension

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    First Issue 1922 (Nov 2): The unused set of nine values, wmk. Multiple Script CA (the 1 s. Multiple Crown CA), all in fresh and fine in corner marginal blocks of four showing Plate Number '1' in margin, large part or unmounted og., together with a commercial cover to Gillingham bearing ½ and 3 d. values (Gi 1+5). A scarce and most attractive group Gi = £ 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4187 Ascension

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    First Issue 1922 (Nov 2): ½ d. black & green, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused example, marginal from top of sheet, variety "Watermark Reversed" with the variety showing clearly in the margin, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24 Nov 2005, lot 1.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4188 Ascension

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    First Issue 1922 (Nov 2): 2 d. black & grey, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused example, variety "Line Through "P" of POSTAGE" (Row 3 stamp 6), fresh and fine, superb large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4189 Ascension

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    First Issue 1922 (Nov 2): 2 d. black & grey, wmk. Multiple Script CA, an unused example, variety "Blot on Scroll" (Row 3 stamp 10), fresh and fine, superb large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4190 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: The complete unused set of twelve, overprinted SPECIMEN in red or black, all in horizontal pairs from the strips of three despatched by the UPU, fresh colours and of superb appearance, large part og. A magnificent and rare set in multiples Gi = £ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 8 July 2003, lot 172.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4191 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: The complete unused set of 13 (including the 1 d. grey-black & bright blue-green), fresh colours, the 2 d. with slightly aged gum and the 3 d. with one age spot on perf., otherwise fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 460.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4192 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: The complete unused set of twelve, mostly in horizontal pairs, all showing the variety "Torn Flag" on right hand stamp (Row 4, Stamp 6), the 6 d. being a fine single example, 2 s. and 3 s. in blocks of four; of good colour and of generally fine appearance, tone spots affect some perforations on reverse of ½ d., 1½ d., 2 d., 3 d., 8d., the balance very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 4'000+.rnProvenance: Bridger & Kay, London, 22-23 Sept 1980, lot 622.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4193 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: The complete unused set of thirteen in horizontal corner marginal pairs from lower left of sheet (including the rare 1 d. grey-black & bright blue-green, but this is a fine single corner example), all showing the variety "Cleft Rock" on left hand stamp (Row 5, Stamp 1) and showing Plate Number 1 under second stamp; good colour and of fair to fine appearance, tone spots affect some perforations on reverse of nearly all values, part to large part og. Gi = £ 5'965.rnProvenance: Bridger & Kay, London, 22-23 Sept 1980, lot 621.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4194 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: 1½ d. rose-red, an unused example with variety "Line Through "C" of ASCENSION", fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 180.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 4195 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: 2 d. grey-black & grey, 3 d. blue and 6 d. grey-black & bright purple, all showing variety "Cleft Rock" (Row 5, Stamp 1); used on 1933 registered cover to Dover tied by REGISTERED / ASCENSION oval datestamps (March 21). Registered label at lower left, two left stamps touched by blue crayon registration but a rare and most attractive franking Gi = £ 1'600+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4196 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: De La Rue Die Proof for the 5 d. value issued in 1927, frame and Duty Plate only, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped AFTER / STRIKING inblack at lower right. Rare and fine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4197 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: 5 d. purple & olive-green, an unused example overprinted SPECIMEN in black, variety "Broken Mainmast", fresh colours and fine, large part og. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4198 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: 5 d. purple & olive-green, a horizontal pair used on 1930 registered cover to Cheltenham, neatly tied by oval "Registered / Ascension" datestamps (June 23) in black, registered label at left and reverse with Cheltenham arrival cds (July 16). An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4199 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: 6 d. grey-black & bright purple, a used example on 1928 registered cover to Dover tied by large part REGISTERED / ASCENSION oval datestamp (Nov 7). Registered label at left, reverse with London transit (Nov 20) and Dover arrival in violet. A charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4200 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: 1 s. grey-black & brown, an unused half sheet of thirty with sheet margins on three sides, showing varieties "Broken Mainmast" (Row 2, Stamp 1), "Torn Flag" (Row 4, stamp 6), and "Cleft Rock" (Row 5, Stamp 1); fresh and fine, unmounted og. Some minor splitting at top right but a delightful and rare positional piece Gi = £ 1'740+.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4201 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: 2 s. grey-black & blue on blue, an unused complete sheet of sixty, separated into two blocks of thirty, each block with sheet margins on three sides, showing varieties "Broken Mainmast" (Row 2, Stamp 1), "Torn Flag" (Row 4, stamp 6), and "Cleft Rock" (Row 5, Stamp 1); fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Some minor splitting at top but delightful and very rare positional multiples Gi = £ 6'475+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4202 Ascension

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    Second Issue 1924/33: Collection on leaves with unused multiples from the top left corner of the sheet showing Plate Number 1 and third stamp in each block with "Broken Mainmast" variety (Row 2, Stamp 1) with blocks of four of the ½ d., rare 1 d. grey-black & bright blue green, 1½ d., 2 d., 3 d., 4 d., 6 d. values, 5 d. in a marginal pair, 8 d. in a pair, 2 s. and 3 s. single examples; all of fair to fine appearance but most with tropical tone spots on large part og. Nevertheless a remarkable and rare group Gi = £ 6'000+.rnrnProvenance: Bridger & Kay, London, 22-23 Sept 1980, lot 623.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4203 Ascension

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    1934 (July 2): Pictorial definitives, the complete set of ten values unused, all perforated SPECIMEN, 3 d. with minor gum bend not affecting appearance, fine large part og. A scarce set Gi = £500.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4204 Ascension

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    1934 (July 2): Pictorial definitives, the complete set of ten values unused, all in blocks of four, five are marginal, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 480+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4205 Ascension

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    1934: De La Rue Essay for the 'Turtle' vignette (as modified and utilised for the 1 d., 2 d., 8 d. and 1 s. values), engraved in black on thick wove paper (64 x 69 mm.), without the latitude and longitude lines and showing error "8º55'S" for "7º55'S" as issued. Very fine and exceptionally rare. Cert Sismondo (2004).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4206 Ascension

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    1934 (July 2): 1 d.black & emerald and 2 d. black & orange, unused examples, each showing variety "Teardrops Flaw" (Row 4, Stamp 5), fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4207 Ascension

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    1934: De La Rue Essay for the 1½ d. value on card paper (70 x 43 mm.), showing the Pier vignette engraved in black and the frame prior to modifications in ultramarine, the design later having additional horizontal lines of shading added behind the King's head. Fresh and very fine, a most attractive Essay.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4208 Ascension

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    1934: De La Rue Essay for the 5 d. value, imperforate on medium wove paper, engraved in black and ultramarine (the colour of the issued 3 d. value). A scarce Essay of fine appearance, hinge thin at top does not detract.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4209 Ascension

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    1934 (July 2): 8 d.black & sepia, an unused example showing variety "Teardrops Flaw" (Row 4, Stamp 5), fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A scarce and attractive stamp. Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4210 Ascension

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    1935 (May 6): Silver Jubilee, the set of four values unused, perforated SPECIMEN diagonally, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4211 Ascension

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    1935 (May 6): Silver Jubilee 1½ d. deep blue & scarlet, an unused example from Plate 2B, variety "Kite and Horizontal Log" (Row 10, Stamp 6), fresh and fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 4212 Ascension

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    1902/1911: Great Britain 2 s. 6 d. dull reddish purple, a used example on closely cut piece, cancelled by ASCENSION code B datestamp (Aug 11, 1913) in black. A few blunted perforations but a very scarce usage Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4213 Ascension

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    1935 (May 6): Silver Jubilee 5 d. green & indigo, an unused example from Plate 2A, variety "Kite and Vertical Log" (Row 10, Stamp 6), fresh and fine appearance, slightly browned hinge areaon large part og. Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4214 Ascension

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    1935 (May 6): Silver Jubilee 1 s. slate & purple, an unused example from Plate 2B, variety "Kite and Horizontal Log" (Row 10, Stamp 6), fresh and fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4215 Ascension

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    1937 (May 19): Coronation, the set of three values unused, perforated SPECIMEN, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4216 Ascension

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    1937 (May 19): Coronation, the set of three values unused, Imperforate and perforated SPECIMEN, from the De La Rue imperforate Proof block of six on watermarked paper, the 1 d. green and 2 d. orange marginal from left of sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og. (the gum takes up over three quarters of the stamps, the remainding part is unused). Rare and splendid set.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 15 Dec 1981, lot 23.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4217 Ascension

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    1938/53: Pictorial Definitive, the set of thirteen values unused, all perforated SPECIMEN, fresh and fine appearance, most values with somewhat browned gum, large part og. A rare set Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4218 Ascension

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    Pictoral Definitives 1938/53: ½ d. black & violet, perf. 13½, an unused example with variety "Long Centre Bar to Second "E" in GEORGETOWN" (Row 2, Stamp 3), fresh and fine, natural wrinkle on unmounted og. Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4219 Ascension

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    Pictorial Definitives 1938/53: 1½ d. black & vermilion, perf. 13 from the 1944 printing, an unused example, marginal from left of sheet, variety "Davit Flaw" (Row 5, Stamp 1), fresh colour and fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 200.
    Starting bid : 90 CHF
    Hammer price : 90 CHF

    Lot# : 4220 Ascension

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    Pictorial Definitives 1938/53: 1½ d. black & vermilion, perf. 14 from the 1949 printing, an unused example, variety "Davit Flaw" (Row 5, Stamp 1) and "Extra Island" flaw above, fresh colour and fine, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4221 Ascension

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    Pictorial Definitives 1938/53: 2 d. black & red-orange, perf. 13, an unused example, variety "Mountaineer Flaw" (Row 4, Stamp 4), fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4222 Ascension

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    Pictorial Definitives 1938/53: 2 d. black & scarlet, perf. 14, an unused example, variety "Mountaineer Flaw" (Row 4, Stamp 4), fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4223 Ascension

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    Pictorial Definitives 1938/53: 3 d. black & grey, perf. 13½, an unused block of thirty from right side of the sheet of 60 subjects, part imprint at base, fresh colour and fine, unmounted og. A scarce large multiple from the Wartime printing Gi = £ 600+.rnrnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 21 Nov 2007, lot 2954.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4224 Ascension

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    Pictorial Definitives 1938/53: 2 s. 6 d. black & deep carmine, perf. 13½, an unused example, variety "Davit Flaw" (Row 5, Stamp 1), fresh colour and fine, large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'600.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24 Nov 2005, lot 12.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4225 Ascension

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    Pictorial Definitives 1938/53: 2 s. 6 d. black & deep carmine, perf. 13 from the 1944 printing, an unused example, variety "Davit Flaw" (Row 5, Stamp 1), fresh colour and fine, large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'400.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4226 Ascension

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    Pictorial Definitives 1938/53: The selection on leaves unused with all the perforation varieties with ½ d. (2), 1 d., 1 d. black & yellow-orange (4) and perf. 14 example with "Mountaineer Flaw", 1 d., 1½ d. black & vermilion (3) and a perf. 13½ example with "Davit Flaw", 1½ d. black & rose (5) and a perf. 13½ example with "Davit Flaw", 2 d. (4), 3 d., 3 d. grey (2), 4 d. (2), 6 d. (2), 1 s. (2), 2 s. 6 d. (2), 5 s. (2) and 10 s. (2); generally fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4227 Ascension

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    1946 (Oct 21): Victory, the set of two values unused, perforated SPECIMEN, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF
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