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  • Lot# : 2393 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 d. carmine and 1 s. green, perf. 12½ x 12, with ½ d. grey, 2 d. olive-bistre and 6 d. blue, perf. 12½, overprinted in black; used on 1890 "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland all tied by "718" numeral obliterators with "Embekelweni" despatch cds (Aug 8) below in blue. Reverse with Johannesburg transit cds and Assen arrival. A most attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 2394 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 d. carmine and 1 s. green, perf. 12½ x 12, used with 2 d. olive-bistre and 6 d. blue, perf. 12½, on 1890 registered cover to Paris, France tied by "718" numeral obliterators in black with corresponding "Embekelweni" cds below (May 31) in black. Reverse with "Steijndorp / ZAR" squared circle of transit (June 3), Cape Town oval (June 11) and London red transit on obverse. A most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2395 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½ x 12, ½ d. grey, a sheet marginal example with "Swazieland" overprint misplaced, 2 d. olive-bistre and 1892 ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, all used on slightly aged "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (April 2) in black. Reverse with Johannesburg transit (April 6), Cape Town cds and Assen arrival (May 1). Correctly rated, a scarce cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2396 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½ x 12, used with ½ d. grey optd. in black (4 examples - three showing misplacement of the "Swazieland" overprint), 2 d. olive-bistre (2 - one with variety "Swazielan") and 1892 ½ d. grey optd. in red (2) used on 1892 registered "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps in black (Dec 12). Reverse with Johannesburg cds (Dec 16), Cape Town cds and Assen (Jan 9, 1893) arrival. File fold and some bends but rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2397 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½ x 12, used with ½ d. grey, 6 d. blue and 1892 ½ d. grey overprinted in carmine on 1893 "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps in black (Sept 3). Reverse with Johannesburg cds, Cape Town cds (Sept 18), London (Oct 9) and Assen cds's. Minor envelope imperfections but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2398 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½ x 12, overprinted in black, an unused example of good colour, variety "Overprint Inverted", rough perfs, part og. Handstamped "S.G. LTD" in violet on reverse. An attractive example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1972) Gi = £ 950.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bill Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 998.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2399 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 s. green, perf. 12½ x 12, overprinted in black, an unused example, centred to right, stamp position 43, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, superb large part og. Rare. Cert. RPSL (2003) Gi = £ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 2400 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 s. green, perf. 12½ x 12, overprinted in black, a used example of fresh colour, variety "Overprint Inverted", cancelled by part "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamp (1893) in black. Cert. RPSL (1981) Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 2401 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in black (3 examples), used with 1892 ½ d. grey, overprinted in carmine - two single examples and a strip of three, on 1894 correctly rated cover to Bordeaux, France, tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (March 12). Reverse with Johannesburg transit (March 15), London (April 10) and Bordeaux arrival (April 11). Edge wear to envelope but rare. Cert. BPA (1974).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 2402 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, a used example, Row 6, stamp 1, showing variety "Swazielan", cancelled by large part "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamp (Sept 1893) in black. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1966) Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bill Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 1002.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 2403 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, a used example on 1890 commercial cover to Pretoria tied by "718" numeral obliterator with "Embekelweni" despatch cds (July 21) in black at left (July 21). Reverse with "Steijndorp" squared circle transit (July 22) and Pretoria arrival (July 25). Small closed cover tear at top and folds away from the adhesive but a very rare usage. Signed Mrs. C. Hassel.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2404 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused example, variety "Swazielan", Row 6, stamp 1 (position 51), well centred and of fine appearance, part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2405 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, a used example, variety "Swazielan", Row 6, stamp 1 (position 51), well centred and of fine appearance, lightly cancelled by part "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamp (Oct 1893) in black. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1968) Gi = £ 500.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Aug 1998, lot 3566.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 2406 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, two used example, both with variety "Swazielan", on 1893 large part piece from "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps in black (Dec 29). Scarce. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 1'000 off cover.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Aug 1999, lot 3567.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2407 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, two used examples, both from Row 6, stamp 1, each showing variety "Swazielan", used on 1893 "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (Nov 18) in black. Reverse with Assen arrival (Dec 18). Mentioned in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 35.bThe cover fashioned as a wrapper, fine and rare. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 1'200 off cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 2408 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, five used examples, astonishingly all from Row 6, stamp 1, each showing variety "Swazielan", used on "Duiven - Van Gorcum" double rate cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (Aug 1, 1892) in black. Reverse with Johannesburg transit cds (Aug 5), Cape Town (Aug 9), London (Aug 29) in red and Assen arrival. Illustrated in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 35. The cover with edge wear and snip at top left but very rare. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 2'500 off cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, Zurich, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3895.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2409 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 s. 6 d. buff, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused horizontal pair of brilliant colour, marginal from base of sheet (positions 56-57), fine unmounted og. Scarce and attractive. Cert. BPA (1998) Gi = £ 700+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2410 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 5 s. slate-blue, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused example, variety "Overprint Inverted", well centred, fresh and fine, large part og. Extremely rare. Cert. RPSL (1962) Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2411 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 5 s. slate-blue, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused horizontal pair (positions 51-52), left hand stamp (Row 6, stamp 1) showing variety "Swazielan", fresh and very fine, perf. split at base with hinge to protect this very rare multiple, part og. Cert. PFSA (1979) Gi = £ 6'725+.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2412 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 10 s. dull chestnut, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused example from position 27 on the sheet, part og. An extremely fine example of a very rare, seldom offered, stamp. Cert. RPSL (1996) Gi = £ 7'500. rnrnProvenance: Collection Bill Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 1006.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2413 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1892: Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, a used block of eight (2 x 4), used on large part "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland, no side flaps, cancelled by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (March 16) in black. An unusual multiple.rn 
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2414 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 1 d. carmine, 2 d. olive-bistre and 1 s. green, perf. 12½ x 12, with ½ d. grey and 6 d. blue, perf. 12½, overprinted in black; used with 1892 ½ d. grey overprinted in carmine on 1893 registered "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (April 24) in black. Reverse with Johannesburg registration cachet, oval Cape Town transit in red (May 3) and Assen arrivals. Some aging and faults to the envelope but a remarkable and attractive five colour franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 2415 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, an unused example of good colour, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. Handstamped "S.G. LTD" in violet on reverse. A rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1972) Gi = £ 1'300.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bill Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 1001.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2416 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1892 (Aug): Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, stamp positions 21-22 / 31-32, showing variety "Overprint Inverted", with overprint positions 29-30 / 39-40; fresh and very fine but for small age spot on second stamp, unmounted og. A rare multiple Gi = £ 2'400+.rnrnNote: Position 22 has a constant dot in the 'K' of REPUBLIEK, and a white dot under the '1' of the NW '½', overprint position 40 shows a damaged top to the first "a" in Swazieland.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2417 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1892 (Aug): Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, an unused horizontal pair, poisitions 31-32, sheet marginal at left, with "Swazieland" overprint on margin, the adhesives with variety "Double Overprint", fresh and fine, large part og. This pair illustrated in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 67. An extraordinary and rare multiple. Cert. RPSL (1966) Gi = £ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 2418 Swaziland

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    Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1892 (Aug): Transvaal ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, overprinted in carmine, a used example (position 37 on the second pane) tied to small piece, variety "Overprint Double", tied by "Embekelweni" cds (March 15, 1893) in black. Scarce. Cert. RPSL (1972) Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2419 Swaziland

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    Forerunner Period 1887: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre (Gi 178) used on 1888 printed "ON THE SWAZIE KING'S SERVICE" envelope to Pietermaritzburg, Natal with "Embekelweni, Swazieland" at lower left, tied by "STEYNSDORP" cds (Sept 11) in black with information strike alongside. Reverse with "GPO / Natal" cds (Sept 15). A fine and most unusual cover. Illustrated in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 15.rnProvenance: Collection Harvey Pirie; Christie's, London, 27 Oct 1987, lot 546.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2420 Swaziland

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    1887: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre (Gi 178) used on 1888 printed "ON THE SWAZIE KING'S SERVICE" envelope to Pietermaritzburg, Natal with "Embekelweni, Swazieland" at lower left, tied by "STEYNSDORP" cds (May 29) in black with information strike alongside. Reverse with "GPO / Natal" cds (June 2). Flap fault of no significance, an unusual cover. Illustrated in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 15.rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 7 Feb 1989, lot 199.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2421 Swaziland

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    1933 (Jan 3): George V definitive set of ten values to 10 s. unused, perforated hooded "SPECIMEN", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 2422 Swaziland

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    1933 (Jan 3): George V definitive set of ten values to 10 s. unused, all in blocks of four, fresh and very fine, superb large part og., lower pairs unmounted og. Gi = £ 720+.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 2423 Swaziland

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    1932/33: De La Rue Colour Trial for 1 d. value, Imperforate on watermark Multiple Script CA paper, printed in orange, the issued colour of the 4 d. value, fresh and fine, unused without gum. Illustrated in the "De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6223 and in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 219. Rare.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 1387.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2424 Swaziland

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    1932/33: De La Rue Die Proof for 3 d. value, Imperforate on unwatermarked ungummed wove paper, printed in black, fresh and fine. Illustrated in the "De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6222. Rare.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 1388.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2425 Swaziland

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    1933: 4 d. orange and 5 s. grey, used on 1934 Eighth Zeppelin South Amertica Flight cover registered to Buenos Aires, tied by "Mbabane" cdds's (Sept 1), with Friedrichshafen cds (Sept 15) and circular "Deutsche Luftpost / Europa-Sudamerika" cachet in red. Reverse with Marseille transit (Sept 13) and Buenos Aires acceptance (Sept 19). No example in the famous Ludwig Koller collection. A very fine and extremely rare cover.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 28 May 2008, lot 140.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2426 Swaziland

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    1935 (May 4): Silver Jubilee, the Bradbury Wilkinson archival set of four values, all perforated hooded "SPECIMEN", the 1 d. and 3 d. values being normal perforated examples, the 2 d. ultramarine & grey-black and 6 d. slate & purple being Imperforate on watermarked ungummed wove paper - and unique thus. Purchased by the vendor in September 1987 by Private Treaty from Robson Lowe. Illustrated in "Swaziland Philately to 1968" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 234. Cert. BPA (2023).rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 7 July 1987, lot 22.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2427 Swaziland

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    1938: Definitive set of eleven values to 10 s. unused, all perforated hooded "SPECIMEN", fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2428 Swaziland

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    1938/54: George VI definitive set of ten values unused, complete with all listed shades and perforation varieties, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce and difficult set Gi = £ 550+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2429 Swaziland

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    1938: De La Rue Imperforaate Proof for the 2 s. 6 d. value, Imperforate in pale violet (issued in bright violet and this Proof significantly paler) on unwatermarked ungummed wove paper, fresh and very fine. Not illustrated in the "De La Rue Collection". See "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen pages 256-257 for further information. Rare.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Feb 2003, lot 1390.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2430 Swaziland

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    1893: Printed envelope "ON SERVICE OF THE SWAZIE NATION" from the "Resident Advsier's Office", sent stampless to London with blue "T" marking in crayon and fine "DARKTON / SWAZIEL" squared circle of despatch (April 4). Black "2½d." credit marking and Foreign Branch charge "5D." on obverse; reverse with Johannesburg cds (April 7), Cape Town (April 12) and London arrivals (April 28). Envelope imperfections but very rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 2431 Swaziland

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    1933 (June 3): The famous unissued set of four values, ½ d. green, 1 d. carmine, 2 d. brown and 6 d. bright purple, wmk. Multiple Script CA, perf. 14, all being matching marginal examples from right of sheet overprinted "OFFICIAL" in black, superb fresh colurs, large part og. Just  a few sets were purchased by employees of the Secretariat staff prior to the instructions being received for the issue to be invalidated. Certs. (4) BPA (1955) Gi = £ 50'000.rnProvenance: Bridger & Kay, London, 22-23 Sept 1980, lot 1872.
    Starting bid : 25,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 25,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2432 Swaziland

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    Postage Due 1933/57: Postage Due 1 d. carmine, an unused block of twelve from the base of the pane with margins on three sides, right hand block of four with "St Edward's Crown" watermark error between two stamps, fresh and fine, label on rverse margin and arricator pointing to the error, unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 425+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF
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