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  • Lot# : 4921 Sansibar

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    1865: India 8 p. mauve, a fine used example of good colour cancelled by large part BRITISH / P.O. / ZANZIBAR 'B' in square bars duplex (Gibbons Z2) in black. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4922 Sansibar

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    British India Post Office 1866/78: India 4 a. blue-green, Die II, used with 1873 ½ a. blue, Die II, used on 1881 cover to Dursley, tied by very fine strike of "BRITISH / P.O. / ZANZIBAR / B" in square bars duplex (Type Z2) in black (Oct 21). Reverse with ADEN transit cds (Oct 30) and Dursley arrival cds (Nov 14). A fine and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1861.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4923 Sansibar

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    British India Post Office 1882/86: India ½ a. blue-green and 2 a. blue (2) used on 1885 mourning envelope to Birmingham tied by "Zanzibar" squared circle datestamps in black (Dec 22), reverse with ADEN transit cds (Jan 2), "Sea Post Office / F" cds of same day and Birmingham arrival cds. Closed flap tear and some soiling but scarce.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 6 May 2004, lot 1330.rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4924 Sansibar

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    British India Post Office 1882/90: India 1 a. brown-purple, a vertical strip of three used on reverse of 1890 cover to Bombay individually tied by ZANZIBAR squared circle datestamps (June 4) in black. Small SEA POST OFFICE / F cds below (June 5) and carried on the "Sutlej" from Aden with Bombay arrival cds (June 16) also on reverse. Slight stain to envelope at corner but scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4925 Sansibar

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    1882/86: India 1 r. slate, a used block of six, cancelled by ZANZIBAR squared circle datestamps (4 Dec 1888) in black. Two trivial age spots not detracting from the appearancxe of a scarce multiple Gi = £ 280+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4926 Sansibar

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    British India Post Office 1892: India 2 a. 6 p. yellow-green, a single example used on 1892 cover to Bagamoyo, Tanganyika tied by bold strike of ZANZIBAR squared circle datestamp (May 25). Reverse with very fine strike of "Dar-Es-Salaam / Kaiserl. / Deutsche / Postagent" cds of receipt (May 30). Slight trim to envelope at left but a charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4927 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 a. plum surcharged in violet-blue, a used example of good colour, variety "small second "z" in Zanzibar", tied to small piece by "Zanzibar" bridge datestamp (Dec 1896) in black. Superb and very scarce. Signed Holcombe. Opinion Peter Holcombe (1992) Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4928 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 a. plum surcharged in blue, a used horizontal pair of good colour, both stamps showing variety "small second "z" in Zanzibar" and "inverted "q" for "b" in Zanzibar", cancelled by Zanzibar thimble datestamps in black. A scarce multiple. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi = £ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4929 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 a. plum overprinted in blue and 1 a. 6 p. sepia with small raised second "z", used on 1896 cover addressed to Lieut. E. Scott, 2nd. in Command of the Mombasa Contingent at the Fort in Mombasa; tied by "Zanzibar" bridge datestamps (Jan 10) in black. Mombasa arrival cds (Jan 11) on reverse. A magnificent usage of the 1 anna on commercial letter and of great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 6 May 2004, lot 1338.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4930 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: Overprinted on India, the used set of 15 values, generally fresh and fine, the high values very fine Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4931 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: Album page with thirteen stamps showing "Broken "p" for "n" in Zanzibar" variety (Row 3, Stamp 2 on the pane of 60 subjects), with used examples of ½ a. blue-green, 1 a. plum (2), 1 a. 6 p. sepia, 2 a. 6 p. green, 3 a. brown-orange (2), 4 a. olive green (2), 6 a. pale brown, 12 a. purple on red, 1 r. slate and 1 r. green & aniline carmine; generally fine used with thimble or bridge Zanzibar datestamps in black, a difficult group to replicate nowadays Gi 3/5+8+10/11+13+16/18 (B).rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1864.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4932 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India ½ a. blue-green overprinted in black, an unused horizontal strip of three, central stamp showing variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar" (Row 4, stamp 6), of vibrant fresh colour and superb large part og. A spendid and scarce multiple in the foremost quality. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 1'300+.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 579.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4933 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India ½ a. blue-green overprinted in black, a used example, variety "Zanzidar" (Row 4, stamp 6, 1st State), with "dropped small second "z" of Zanzibar", cancelled in black. Internal crease at lower right does not affect appearance of a scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 700.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1865.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4934 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India ½ a. blue-green, an unused block of nine of fresh rich colour, central stamp with variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar" and small second "z", the remaining stamps showing small second "z" varieties on a further six stamps and five of the lower six stamps showing "Inverted "q" for "b" flaw"; large part or unmounted og. A lovely multiple Gi = £ 1'300+.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 986.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4935 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at  the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India ½ a. blue-green, an unused horizontal pair (Row 7, stamps 1-2), left stamp with small second "z" in Zanzibar and "r" distorted, right hand stamp showing variety "Zanibar for Zanzibar", of fine fresh colour and superb large part og. A rare and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'300+.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 591.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4936 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India ½ a. blue-green, an unused example (Row 10, stamp 5), centred to right, showing variety "Diaeresis over second "ä" in Zanzibar", fresh and fine, part og. A rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1971) Gi = £ 2'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 8 Nov 2005, lot 1243.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4937 Sansibar

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    1895/96: ½ a. blue-green, 1 a. plum, 1 a. 6 p. sepia, 2 a. blue, 2 a. 6 p. yellow-green all in horizontal pairs, together with single 6 a. pale brown, used on 2 a. 6 p. orange postal stationery envelope, top corner at right excised, locally mailed with each pair and the single 6 p. all showing "Zanibar" error (Row 7, stamp 2), the pairs all showing small raised "Z" on the left hand stamps; tied by Zanzibar circular datestamps (July 1896) in black. A remarkable franking. Cert. Robson Lowe (1935) Gi = £ 10'950+.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4938 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India ½ a. blue-green (with small raised second "z"), 1 a. 6 p. sepia in a horizontal pair and 3 a. brown-orange all used on 1898 registered cover to Wimbledon tied by ZANZIBAR squared circle datestamps in black with circular 'R' below. London registered transit in red on obverse and Wimbledon arrival (June 13) on reverse of a charming cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4939 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 a. plum overprinted in black, used on 1896 Newspaper wrapper to The District Superintendent of the British East African Police in Lamu, tied by "Zanzibar" bridge cds in black (Sept 3). An extremely unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4940 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, a used horizontal pair of good colour (Row 7, stamps 1-2), left hand stamp with "small second "z" in Zanzibar", right hand stamp variety "Zanibar for Zanzibar", tied to small piece by "Zanzibar" bridge datestamp (Nov 28, 1896) in black, leaving the variety relatively clear. Scarce. Signed P.L. Pemberton Gi = £ 1'700+.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1868.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4941 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: 1 a. 6 p. sepia with "small second "z" in Zanzibar", 2 a. 6 p. yellow-green and vertical pair of 8 a. magenta, used on ½ a. blue-green postal stationery envelope optd. in blue, sent registered to Leipzig and tied by "Zanzibar" thimble datestamps (July 17, 1896) in black. A charming and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 12-13 June 2012, lot 1477.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4942 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a. blue, a used example, showing variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar" (Row 4, stamp 6), lightly cancelled by Zanzibar bridge datestamps (Jan 17, 1896) in black leaving the variety clear. Slightest of rubs at top mentioned for full accuracy and not on cerrtificate, not impinging on the delightful appearance of a very scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 3'000.rnrnProvenance: Stanley Gibbons, London, May 1968, lot 192; Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1177.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4943 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a. blue, a used horizontal pair, first stamp with "small second "z" raised in Zanzibar" and second stamp showing variety "Zanibar for Zanzibar", lightly cancelled by Zanzibar thimble datestamps (July 10, 1896) in black leaving the variety clear. Rare and of lovely appearance Gi = £ 2'750.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1179.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4944 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a. blue, an unused block of four, marginal from base of sheet, of vibrant colour, fourth stamp showing variety "Diaeresis over second "ä" in Zanzibar" (Row 10, stamp 5), the stamp above with small second "z", fresh and fine, large part og. with lower pair including the variety, unmounted og. A rare and most attractive positional multiple Gi = £ 3'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 8 Nov 2005, lot 1253.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4945 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a. blue, an unused example of good colour, trifling smudge at top and tiny corner perf. bend, variety "Overprint Double", large part og. Gi = £ 275.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 599.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4946 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a. 6 p. yellow-green, an unused horizontal strip of three, of rich colour, central stamp showing variety "Diaeresis over second "ä" in Zanzibar" (Row 10, stamp 5), fresh and very fine, large part og. A rare and most attractive positional multiple. Cert. RPSL (1971) Gi = £ 2'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 8 Nov 2005, lot 1259.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4947 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a.6 p. yellow-green, a used example with minor aging on top perfs., variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar" and "small second "z" in Zanzibar, cancelled in black leavikng the variety clear. A scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (1994) Gi = £ 1'800.rnrnProvenance: Christies, London, 9 March 1994, lot 2995.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4948 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a. 6 p. blue-green, an unused horizontal pair (Row 7, stamps 1-2), left stamp with small second "z" in Zanzibar, the right hand stamp showing variety "Zanibar for Zanzibar", of fine fresh colour and superb large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 700+.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 596.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4949 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a. 6 p. yellow-green, a used example, variety "diaeresis over second "ä" in Zanzibar" (Row 10, stamp 5), cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. Corner perf. crease at lower right but a scarce stamp. Cert. Brandon (2007), BPA (2021) Gi = £ 1'900.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4950 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 a.6 p. yellow-green, an unused example of fine colour but toned at top, variety "Italic second "z" in Zanzibar", part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 450.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 21 March 2003, lot 997.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4951 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 3 a. brown-orange, an unused example of good colour, variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar", fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce stamp. Opinion Holcombe (1990) Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4952 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 3 a. brown-orange overprinted, a used example, variety "Zanzidar" (Row 4, stamp 6), a fine example of good colour cancelled by "Zanzibar" bridge cds (13.MA.96) in black. A choice example of an extremely rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 1'900.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 18 Dec 2003, lot 1062.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4953 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 3 a. brown-orange, an unused horizontal pair (Row 1, stamps 9-10) of fresh colour, left hand stamp showing variety "Zanizbar for Zanzibar", but with small brown mark from the top of the Queen's head, hinge remnant touches top perfs., large part og. A very rare pair Gi = £ 6'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, 6 May 2004, lot 1343.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4954 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 4 a. olive-green overprinted, an unused example, variety "Zanzidar" (Row 4, stamp 6), with "dropped small second "z" of Zanzibar", a fine example of good colour, fresh and very fine, part og. An extremely rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1932), BPA (2021) Gi = £ 10'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. Beauchamp Vialou (1932); Stanley Gibbons, London, May 1968, lot 198; Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 1182.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4955 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 4 a. olive-green, a used horizontal pair, first stamp normal and second stamp showing variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar" (Row 4, stamp 6), lightly cancelled by Zanzibar bridge datestamps (Jan 17, 1896) in black leaving the variety clear. Very rare and of superb appearance Gi = £ 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Philippe Ferrari de la Renotière, Druout, Gilbert, Paris, Sale V, 15-17 Nov 1922, lot 598; Collection Arthur Hind, Harmers, London, 11-14 June 1934, lot 960; Stanley Gibbons, London, May 1968, lot 197; Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1188.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4956 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 4 a. slate-green, an unused horizontal pair, of rich colour, right hand stamp showing variety "Diaeresis over second "ä" in Zanzibar" (Row 10, stamp 5), diagonal gum bend on the variety that does not affect the appearance, fresh and fine, large part og. A rare and most attractive multiple. Cert. RPSL (1971) Gi = £ 5'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 624; Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 8 Nov 2005, lot 1266.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4957 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 6 a. pale brown, a used example with "small second "z" raised in Zanzibar and inverted "p" for "d" in Zanzibar, also showing variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar" (Row 8, stamp 5), cancelled by Zanzibar bridge datestamp (Jan 1897) in black leaving the variety largely clear. Rare. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1193.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4958 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 6 a. pale brown, an unused example, with dropped small second "z" and also showing variety "Zanzibarr for Zanzibar", of fine fresh colour and appearance but with slight scuff on large part og. A very fine example of an extremely rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1971) Gi = £ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 8 Nov 2005, lot 1268.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 21,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4959 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 8 a. dull mauve overprinted, a used example, variety "Zanzidar" (Row 4, stamp 6, 1st State) with dropped small second "z", a fine example of good colour lightly cancelled by "Zanzibar / Reg" cds in black (Nov 22, 1895). A superb example of an extremely rare stamp - only four used examples are recorded. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 8'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 18 Dec 2003, lot 1063.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4960 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 12 a. purple on red overprinted, a used example, variety "Zanzidar" (Row 4, stamp 6), a fine example of good colour lightly cancelled in black leaving the overprint error entirely clear. A choice example of an extremely rare stamp. Signed Richter, J.H. Stolow. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 4'500.rnrnProvenance: Stanley Gibbons, London, May 1968, lot 201; Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 18 Dec 2003, lot 1064.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4961 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: 1 r. slate, Rupee values 2 r. carmine & yellow-brown, 3 r. brown & green and 5 r. ultramarine & violet; unused examples of the key values, fresh and fine colours, large part og. Gi = £ 460.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4962 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 r. slate overprinted, an unused example, variety "Zanzidar" (Row 4, stamp 6), a fine example of good colour, some small staining on part og. An extremely rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 9'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 590.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4963 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 r. slate, a used example with "small second "z" dropped in Zanzibar" and also showing variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar" (Row 4, stamp 6), cancelled by Zanzibar Parcels thimble datestamp (Nov 18, 1897) in violet leaving the variety largely clear. One entirely trivial blunted perf. not mentioned on certificate but most attractive and rare. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = 6'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1201.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4964 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 r. slate, an unused example of rich colour, variety "Inverted "q" for "b" in Zanzibar", fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 520.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4965 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 1 r. green & aniline carmine, an unused example of rich colour, variety "Overprint Reading Vertically Downwards", very fine, large part og. A scarce and attractive stamp Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4966 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 2 r. carmine& yellow-brown, a fine used example, variety "r in "Zanzibar" inverted" and thgick sans-serif first "a", neatly cancelled by Zanzibar bridge datestamp (Jan 17, 1896) in black. Rare and fine. Signed Senf. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1204.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4967 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 3 r. brown & green, a used example, variety "r in "Zanzibar" inverted" and thick sans-serif first "a", cancelled by Zanzibar thimble registration datestamps (July 11, 1896) in black, somewhat obscuring the variety, nevertheless rare. Signed Senf. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 6'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 2 Sept 2004, lot 1205.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4968 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 3 r. brown & green, an unused horizontal pair of vibrant fresh colour, right hand stamp with variety "Inverted "r" in Zanzibar", superb, large part og. A magnificent pair of great rarity (no example in the Griffith-Jones collection) Gi = £ 6'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 18 Dec 2003, lot 1067.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4969 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 5 r. ultramarine & violet, an unused horizontal pair, left hand stamp variety "Inverted "r" in Zanzibar", right hand stamp with dropped "r", slight ink remnant on large part og. A very rare and attractive multiple. Signed Richter, Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 4'850+.rnrnProvenance: Reference collection Peter Holcombe, Harmers, London, 6 Nov 1997, lot 2467.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4970 Sansibar

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    Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 5 r. ultramarine & violet, an unused example of good colour, variety "Double Overprint, One Inverted", the inverted overprint showing the attempt to remove or erase the error by the Postal authorities, otherwise fine with large part og. A scarce stamp. Certs. RPSL (1935), Holcombe (1990) Gi = £ 850.rnrnProvenance: Sotheby's, London, 21 July 1995, lot 761.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4971 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges in red 1895 (Nov 11): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, an unused vertical strip of three, marginal at base, surcharged Type 2, third stamp variety "Inverted "1" in ½", all three stamps showing "small second "z" in Zanzibar", of superb deep colour, large part og. with the variety unmounted og. A magnificent and rare multiple. Cert. RPSL (1958) Gi = £ 1'250+.rnrnProvenance: Collection S.D. Cramer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4972 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1895 (Nov 30): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, a used example with heavy surcharge Type 2, variety "Zanzidar for Zanzibar", lightly cancelled leaving the variety clear. A rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1949) Gi = £ 1'300.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 18 Dec 2003, lot 1068.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4973 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1895 (Nov 30): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, an unused example with heavy surcharge Type 2, variety "Zanizbar for Zanzibar", of fine fresh colour, large part og. A rare stamp. Cert RPSL (1991) Gi = £ 4'750.rnrnProvenance: Collection Richard Knight, Spink, London, 21 March 2003, lot 988.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4974 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1895 (Nov 30): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, a used example with heavy surcharge Type 2, variety "Zanizbar for Zanzibar" (Row 1, stamp 9), cancelled by Zanzibar bridge cds in black. Some paper adherence on reverse, a rare stamp. Cert. The Philatelic Society, London (RPSL) signed H. Denny Bacon (1906), BPA (2021) Gi = £ 1'900.rnrnProvenance: Collection B.J. Woolley, Harmers, London, 4-6 Jan 1971, lot 752; Christie's, London, 9 March 1994, lot 2999.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4975 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges in red 1895 (Nov 11): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, an unused example surcharged Type 2, variety "Inverted "1" in ½", and also showing "small second "z" in Zanzibar", of superb deep colour, large part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4976 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1895 (Nov 30): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, Surcharge Type 2, a used example,showing variety "Inverted "1" in ½", and "small second "z" in Zanzibar", lightly cancelled leaving the variety clear. A very scarce stamp. Cert. RPSL (1929) Gi = £ 900.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. Beauchamp Vialou (1931); Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1871.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4977 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges in red 1895 (Nov 30): 2½ on 1 a. 6 p. sepia, surcharge Type 2, the used selection of twelve stamps including a vertical pair, most showing imperfections in the overprint including "small second "z" in Zanzibar" and "Inverted "q" for "b" in Zanzibar"; generally fresh and fine, a scarce plating group from the total printing of circa 2'500 stamps Gi = £ 650+.rnrnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4978 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in black 1896 (May 11): 2½ in black on India 1 a. plum, an unused se-tenant vertical strip of three, Setting 2, Surcharge Types 4/3/5, top stamp with variety "Inverted "1" in ½ and fraction bar omitted", lower stamp with no dot on "i" in Zanzibar, of good colour, slightly tropicalised large part og. A rare and attractive positional multiple. Cert. Brandon (2002), BPA (2021) Gi = £ 3'100++.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4979 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges in black 1896 (May 11): 2½ in black on 1 a. plum, surcharge Type 5, a fine unused example of good colour, showing "small second "z" in Zanzibar", large part og. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4980 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges in red 1896 (Aug 15): 2½ on 2 a. pale blue, surcharge Type 6, an unused example showing variety "Inverted "1" in ½", fresh and fine, superb large part og. A scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4981 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1896 (Aug 15): 2½ in red on India 2 a. pale blue, Surcharge Type 6, an unused example centred to right, showing variety "Roman "1" in ½", fresh colour and very fine og. Scarce Gi = £ 250.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 640.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4982 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1896 (Aug 15): 2½ in red on India 2 a. pale blue, an unused horizontal se-tenant pair, left stamp Surcharge Type 6 and right hand stamp the rare Type 8, both with "small second "z" in Zanzibar" (dropped on the right hand stamp), of vibrant fresh colour with merest trace of rub at top, superb, large part og. A magnificent pair for the connoisseur Gi = £ 5'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 1198.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4983 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1896 (Aug 15): 2½ in red on India 2 a. pale blue, Surcharge Type 7, an unused example centred to left, of fine fresh colour, variety "Inverted "1" in ½", large part og. A rare stamp. Cert. Brandon (1995) Gi = £ 3'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Richard Knight, Spink, London, 21 March 2003, lot 998.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4984 Sansibar

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    Surcharged by the Zanzibar Gazette 1896 (Aug): India provisional 2½ in red on 2 a. dull blue, a single example used in combination with 1896 BEA overprinted 4½ a. orange-yellow, 5 a. yellow-bistre and 7½ a. mauve on Zanzibar Government imprinted envelope to 'HMS Philomel', all tied by "Zanzibar" bridge datestamps (Aug 17) in black. Delightful and rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4985 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1896 (Aug 15): 2½ in red on India 2 a. pale blue, Surcharge Type 8, a fine used example also showing "small second "z" in Zanzibar" (Row 2, stamp 2), lightly cancelled in black leaving the surcharge clear. A very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 2'500.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1874.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4986 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1896 (Nov 15): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, Surcharge Type 6, an unused horizontal pair, first stamp showing variety "Roman "1" in ½", both stamps showing "small second "z" in Zanzibar", fresh colour and very fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 1'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 647.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4987 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge in red 1896 (Nov 15): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, Surcharge Type 7, an unused example, with variety "small second "z" in Zanzibar" and "Broken "p" for "n" in Zanzibar", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A fine and scarce stamp Gi = £ 425+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 8 Nov 2005, lot 1285.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4988 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ in red on India 1 a. plum, an unused vertical strip of three, surcharged Type 3 / Type 4 / Type 3 se-tenant, top stamp showing "small second "z" in Zanzibar", of rich colour and superb appearance, large part og., lower pair unmounted og. Rare and most attractive. Cert. RPSL (1962) Gi = £ 950+.rnrnProvenance: Collection S.D. Cramer.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4989 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ in red on 1 a. plum, surcharge Type 4, showing "small second "z" in Zanzibar" and "Inverted "p" for "n" in Zanzibar", a fine unused example of fresh colour and appearance, superb, large part og. Rare. Cert. BPA (1977) Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4990 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, Surcharge Type 3, an unused block of four, of superb fresh colour, all four stamps showing "small second "z" raised", merest age spot on gum of one, unmounted og. A lovely multiple Gi = £ 360+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4991 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ in red on 1 a. 6p. sepia, an unused vertical se-tenant pair, upper stamp surcharge Type 3, lower stamp Type 5, superbly fresh colour, unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 220+.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4992 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharge for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia, an unused se-tenant vertical strip of three, Surcharge Types 4/3/5, without minor varieties, of fine colour and appearance, slightly browned large part og. with the lower pair unmounted og. A rare multiple showing all three types. Opinion Holcombe (1995) Gi = £ 440+.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 1210.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4993 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ in red on 2 a. dull blue, Type 3 surcharge, fine unused examples (2), one with normal overprint, the other with "small raised second "z" in Zanzibar", of fresh colour and just slightly rubbed at top, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 280+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4994 Sansibar

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    Prepared for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ a. in red on 2 a. dull blue, Setting IV, the extraordinary unused multiples, irregular blocks of twenty-six and twenty-eight, the latter with sheet margin at base but with slight diagonal crease affecting the top right stamps, showing the complete Setting less six stamps, with 22 examples of the Type 3 overprint, 9 examples of the Type 4 overprint and 23 examples of the Type 5 overprint; nine stamps showing dropped second "z" in "Zanzibar, 8 with raised second "z"; Row 4, Stamp 5 showing "1" in "½" inverted, of gorgeous fresh colour, large part og. with most unmounted og. A magnificent exhibition piece of great importance Gi = £ 9'685+.rnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 653; Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 20 Dec 2005, lot 1029.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4995 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ in red on 2 a. dull blue, the set of three surcharges (Types 3, 4 and 5), on three used examples, Type 5 with small corner thin, each cancelled by "Zanzibar" thimble datestamps (Jan 10, 1897) in black. A rare matched set Gi = £ 1'475.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4996 Sansibar

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    Provisional Surcharges for Official purposes 1896 (Dec): 2½ in red on 2 a. dull blue, Type 5 surcharge, a fine used example cancelled by Zanzibar thimble datestamp (Jan 10, 1898) in black, heavy hinge remnant but a very scarce stamp used Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4997 Sansibar

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    Overprinted on British East Africa 1896 (May-Aug): BEA set of six values to 7½ a. mauve overprinted in black or red (2½ a.), a fine unused set of six, fresh colours, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4998 Sansibar

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    Overprinted on British East Africa 1896 (May-Aug): BEA 1 a. carmine-rose, an unused example, variety "Overprint Double", well centred and of good colour, gum bend on part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4999 Sansibar

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    1896 (Dec): De La Rue defintive issue, wmk. single Rosette, the unused set of fifteen values, fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 225.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5000 Sansibar

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    1895/96: De La Rue Imperforate photographic composite Essay for 2½ a. value, with handpainted coloured flags above the central vignette and with the fancy border similarly handpainted in orange-red, on card (90 x 115 mm.) lettered "AA" at top and dated "Nov 18th 95" in ink, marked "Dupl." in ink alongside further manuscript "Impression of Head too light". This Essay was accepted on March 12, 1896. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP., on page 6560. Fine and extremely rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Kilimanjaro', Spink, London, 27 Sept 2002, lot 273.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5001 Sansibar

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    1895/96: De La Rue Imperforate photographic composite Essay for the 1 r. value, with uncoloured flags above the central vignette and without the fancy border, on card (90 x 115 mm.) lettered "B" at top and dated "Nov 18th 95" in ink, pencil manuscript "Copper plate" and, at base correct Arabic inscription to be substituted below the Duty Plate with "error" written by Thomas E.E. Remington, Director of Posts and Telegraphs. This submitted Essay was accepted on March 12, 1896. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP., on page 6561. Fine and extremely rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Kilimanjaro', Spink, London, 27 Sept 2002, lot 274.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5002 Sansibar

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    1897 (Jan 5): Surcharged 2½ a. in red on BEA 4 a. myrtle-green, an unused horizontal strip of three, marginal from base of sheet, showing all three surcharge types se-tenant, fresh and very fine, part og. Rare: just 840 complete sets can exist. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 545+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5003 Sansibar

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    1896 (Dec): 5 a. bistre used on 2 a. claret registered postal stationery envelope (132 x 82 mm) to Natal endorsed 'per HBM S/S Phoebe', tied by "Zanzibar" thimble datestamp (Feb 5, 1898) with reverse showing framed "Lourenco Marques" transit in red (Feb 13) and Durban arrival cds (Feb 17). Small imperfection on flap but a scarce and attractive usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1878.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5004 Sansibar

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    1899/1901: Sultan Seyyid Hamoud-bin-Mohammed bin Said set of seventeen, in matching Imperforate Colour Trial horizontal pairs, all marginal from left of sheet, on watermarked Rosettes ungummed paper. A delightful set.rnProvenance: Stanley Gibbons, London, 19 June 1980, lot 588.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5005 Sansibar

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    1899/1901: Sultan Seyyid Hamoud-bin-Mohammed bin Said set of seventeen unused, wmk. Rosettes in blocks of four with additional ½ a. and 3 a. shades, fresh and fine, large part og. or unmounted og. (19 blocks) Gi = £ 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5006 Sansibar

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    1898/99: De La Rue Imperforate photographic composite Essay for the 1 r. value, with handpainted coloured flags above the central vignette and with the fancy border similarly handpainted in orange-red, Sultan's chest picked out in Chinese white, on card (90 x 115 mm.) lettered "B" at top and dated "June 16th 98" in ink, signed "Approved Thos. E.C. Remington 20/6/98" at base, being the selected example from the four Essays. A similar Essay is illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP., on page 6565 and this Essay is illustrated on the front cover of "Zanzibar" published by the East Africa Study Circle published in 2002. Fine and extremely rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Richard C. Knight, Spink, London, 21 March 2003, lot 1021.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5007 Sansibar

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    Surcharged at the Zanzibar Gazette 1904: Provisional surcharge set of five values unused, overprinted italic "Specimen" in black, presumably upon receipt from the UPU, fresh and fine appearance, the reverse with some adherence, unused or part og. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 2005, lot 1034.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5008 Sansibar

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    1904 (June): Provisional "One" on 4½ a. orange, Monogram ½ a. green and 4 a. deep green, all used on 1904 registered cover to Dar-Es-Salaam tied by Zanzibar squared circle datestamps in black with circular "R" alongside. Reverse with "Zanzibar / Reg." datestamp (June 8) in black. The Monogam stamps used on First Day of Issue and the provisional is an exceedingly rare stamp on letter. Cert. RPSL (1994).rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 18 Dec 2003, lot 1072.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5009 Sansibar

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    1904 (June 4): Monogram of Sultan Seyyid Ali bin Hamoud bin Neherud, wmk. Rosettes, the set of fifteen values unused, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5010 Sansibar

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    1903/04: De La Rue Essay for the proposed 1 a. value, imperforate on thick card (90 x 115 mm.), printed in green with the Flags hand-painted in red and background swathes at top and at sides and Duty Plate and corners all hand-painted in pale to deep green, the 'perforations' again hand-painted in red; the card marked "B" and dated "Oct 29th 03" at top and "Dupl." at base. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6573. A wonderful and unique Essay.rnrnProvenance: Collection Richard Knight, Spink, London, 21 March 2003, lot 1032.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5011 Sansibar

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    1904: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 a. value, completed design, printed in black on glazed white card (91 x 60 mm.), fresh and very fine. Marked in pencil on reverse "Copper Die".
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 5012 Sansibar

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    1904: Monogram Issue, De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 a. value, completed design, printed in black on glazed white card, scarce and very fine.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 10 June 1981, lot 420.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5013 Sansibar

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    1904: Monogram Issue, De La Rue Die Proof for the 3 a. value, completed design, printed in black on glazed white card, scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 5014 Sansibar

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    1904: Monogram Issue, De La Rue Die Proof for the 4 a. value, completed design, printed in black on glazed white card, dated "Jan 14/04" in manuscript ink. Scarce and very fine.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 10 June 1981, lot 422.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5015 Sansibar

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    1904: Monogram Issue, De La Rue Die Proof for the 5 a. value, completed design, printed in black on glazed white card, dated "Jan 19/04" in manuscript ink. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5016 Sansibar

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    1904: Monogram Issue, De La Rue Die Proof for the 8 a. value, completed design, printed in black on glazed white card, dated "Jan 19/04" in manuscript ink. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5017 Sansibar

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    1904: Monogram Issue, De La Rue Die Proof for the 5 r. value, for the Flags and fancy border only (in red on the issued high values), printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped BEFORE / HARDENING in black and manuscript dated "Jan 11.04" in ink. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5018 Sansibar

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    1903/04: De La Rue Die Proof for the high values, imperforate in black on glazed white card affixed to brown card from the Day Book, Duty Plates in Arabic and English blacked out, dated "Dec 21" (1903) and "7 leads, Copper Die" in black ink and "Original" in red ink. Unique and superb.rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 13 Nov 1979, ex lot 559; Collection 'Kilimanjaro', Spink, London, 27 Sept 2002, ex lot 283.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5019 Sansibar

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    1904: Monogram Issue, De La Rue Die Proof for the 4 r. value, completed design, printed in black on glazed white card, scarce and very fine.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 10 June 1981, lot 429; Collection Richard Knight, Spink, London, 27 Sept 2002, lot 294.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5020 Sansibar

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    1904: Monogram Issue, De La Rue Die Proof for the 5 r. value, completed design, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped "10. FEB.04" in blue at left. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF
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