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  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Lot# : 2433 New Republic

    Transvaal used in New Republic 1885: Transvaal 1 d. carmine, a horizontal pair (Gi 176) used on small piece cancelled by oval "VRIJHEID / 5 MAR 86 / NIEUWE REPUBLIEK" datestamp in violet. One or two nibbed perfs. at top but a fine strike and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2434 New Republic

    Transvaal used in New Republic 1885: Transvaal 1 d. carmine, a horizontal pair (Gi 176) used on small piece cancelled by circular "POST KANTOOR NIEUWE REPUBLIEK Z.A. / VRYHEID" handstamp in violet with manuscript date "11/9/85" in ink (with interesting docketing on reverse from previous collector) and Transvaal 1885 1 d. rose (Gi 176b) used on small piece cancelled by oval "VRYHEID" datestamp (Sept 6, 1888) in violet. Some aging but a scarce pairing.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2435 New Republic

    Transvaal used in New Republic 1885: Transvaal ½ d. on 3 d. pale red, a single example (Gi 188) used on small piece cancelled by circular "POST KANTOOR NIEUWE REPUBLIEK Z.A. / VRYHEID" handstamp in violet with manuscript date "15/9/85" in ink. A fine complete strike.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 2436 New Republic

    Provisional Issues 1885/86: Two pieces with official New Republic handstamps for "REGISTRATEUR VAN ACTEN" in violet on grey, and a second example "THESAURIER GENERAL", this last counter-signed and annotated "1/-" value in manuscript; together with four pieces showing usages of Transvaal stamps with 1885 provisional ½ d. and 1885 1 d. carmine used with circular or oval (2) cancellations. Scarce group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2437 New Republic

    Provisional Issues 1885/86: Small piece handstamped Government Stamp New Republic "Goubts. Zegel. N.R." for "10/-" applied in manuscript and counter-signed; reverse with manuscript "Given by Mr. ****              of the N.R. / First stamps used in the N.R. before the ordinary ones were printed. This is a 10 s. one signed by A. de Vletter, Postmaster and counter-signed by the Treasuerer Biel". Rare and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2438 New Republic

    1886: Imperforate Proofs for 9 d. and 10 s. values (2 JUL 86), without Arms, each in bright violet on horizontally lined / laid paper, the 9 d. fresh and very fine, the 10 s. with elements of aging; nevertheless very rare. Illustrated in the Dr. G.H. Jonkers handbook, second edition (April 1997) on page 110.rnProvenance: Ex W. Houtzamer, Dr. Gerrit Jonkers, Derek Bolton, Dr. Jonkers (again), John Taylor (2005).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2439 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 1 d. black (9 JAN 86) on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, a fine lightly used example cancelled at Vryburg in violet. Rare Gi = £ 3'000.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2440 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 1 d. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, the unused (11) and used (4) selection of single examples dated from 9 Jan 1886 onwards, nearly all with different dates through to 17 Jan 1887 (unused) or 13 Nov 1886 (used), generally fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2441 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 2 d. violet (24 NOV 86) on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused block of nine (24 Nov 1886) and a vertical strip of three in the same shade (the top stamp with slight doubling of the "2"), the block imperforate at left, fresh colour, fine large part og. A scarce and attractive pair of multiples Gi = £ 240++.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 2442 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 2 d. violet (24 NOV 86) on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused block of nine (24 Nov 1886), with single examples unused (10) dated from 24 May 1886 to 17 Jan 1887 (all different) and used examples (7) dated from 13 Jan 1886 to 24 Nov 1886, perf. or imperforate. A few with small imperfections but a scarce group Gi = £ 575+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2443 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 3 d. violet (13 JAN 86) on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, a used example, some peripheral ageing, on cover endorsed "Privaat" to Pretoria, tied by oval "VRYHEID / NIEUWE REPUBLIEK" datestamp in violet (Feb 5) in combination with Transvaal 1885 2 d. brown-purple, two examples (Gi 177), tied  by circular numeral obliterator "11" in black with "UTRECHT / Z.A.R. / ZUID AFRIKA" cds in black at left (Feb 6). Reverse with Utrecht and Pretoria cds's. A few imperfections but a rare combination cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. G.H. Jonkers, Harmers, London, 12 Oct 1999, lot 1221.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2444 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 3 d. violet (13 JAN 86) on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example together with 6 further unused examples dated between 6 Sept 1886 and 17 Jan 1887; and a single used example cancelled in manuscript. A scarce group Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2445 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 3 d. violet (13 OCT 86) on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example, variety "d." of value missing, fresh and very fine, large part og. An exceedingly rare stamp Gi = £ 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. G.H. Jonkers, Harmers, London, 10 Feb 2000, lot 1714.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2446 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 4 d. violet (30 AUG 86) on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused single example and a horizontal pair, together with three further single examples (30 Aug and 6 Sept 1886), majority fresh and very fine, large part og. A scarce group Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2447 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 6 d. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused group of five unused examples dated from 21 May 1886, four being different dates, one (13 OCT 86) with additional dotted line of printing across the centre; generally fine, a scarce group Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 2448 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 9 d. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused group of six unused examples dated from 2 June 1886, five different dates, one (6 SEP 86) with variety "Double Print" (illustrated in Jonkers "De Nieuwe Republiek" on page 22); generally fine, a scarce group Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2449 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 1 s. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, unused examples (2), one dated 30 AUG 86 and the other 6 SEP 86, each fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 240.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 2450 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 1/6 violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, a small group of four examples dated from 30 AUG 86 with two examples unused and one used, one unused showing a clear "Double Print" error (illustrated in the Jonkers handbook on page 113) and an unused example dated 6 SEP 86. A scarce and fine group Gi = £ 480+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2451 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 1 s. 6 d. violet on yellowish paper (6 SEP 86), perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example, well centred and very fine for this issue, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 2452 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 1 s. 6 violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused group of three all dated 13 OCT 86, all showing the value missing "d" after 6, generally fine, large part og. Gi = £ 420.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2453 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 2 s. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused group of four examples dated from 30 Aug 1886, with 6 Sept example and two examples in differing shades dated 13 Oct 1886. Generally fine, a scarce group Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2454 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 2/6 violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused group of five examples including a horizontal pair (30 AUG 86), the single examples with different dates (13 Jan, 6 Sept, and 13 Oct 1886), fresh and fine, a scarce group Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2455 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 2/6 violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused horizontal pair (6 SEP 86), right hand stamp showing variety "Double Print", fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 340+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2456 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 2 s. 6 d. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused horizontal pair (20 FEB 86), right hand stamp showing variety "d." in value omitted, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare, unlisted by Gibbons Gi = £ 340++.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2457 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 2 s. 6 d. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example (7 MAR 86) with "Double Print" variety, an unused example (19 AUG 86) and two used examples (20 FEB 86) each cancelled in violet. Scarce and appealing group Gi = £ 340++.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 2458 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 4/s. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example (17 JAN 87), fresh and fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2459 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 5 s. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, the collection with unused (6) and used (6) from Jan 1886 with five different printing dates (Jan 86, 7 March, 24 May, 6 Sept and 13 Oct), the used examples cancelled in violet. A scarce group Gi = £ 700+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2460 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 5 s. violet on yellowish paper (JAN 86), perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused block of six (2 x 3), of fine colour, large part og. Scarce multiple Gi = £ 325+.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 2461 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 5 s. violet on yellowish paper (7 MAR 86), perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused horizontal pair, right hand stamp variety "Omitted "s" in Value", small piece of black paper on the reverse of the variety otherwise fresh and very fine, large part og. An extremely rare pair Gi = £ 3'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. G.H. Jonkers, Harmers, London, 12 Oct 1999, lot 1197.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2462 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 5/6 violet on yellowish paper (7 MAR 86), perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example, well centred, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2463 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 5 s. 6 d. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, three used examples with one 20 FEB 86 and two 7 MAR 1886 examples, two cancelled in violet and one cancelled by postal Vryhied datestamp in red. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2464 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 7/6 violet on yellowish paper (13 JAN 86), perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example, well centred, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 225.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2465 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 7 s. 6 d. violet on yellowish paper (24 MAY 86), perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example with large part og., and a used example in a deep shade (24 MAY 86) cancelled at Vryhied in violet (5 Jan 1887). Scarce Gi = £ 320.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2466 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 7 s. 6 d. violet on yellowish paper (24 MAY 86), perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example, variety "Double Print", large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 160++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. G.H. Jonkers, Harmers, London, 10 Feb 2000, lot 1716.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2467 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 10 s. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, two unused examples 6 SEP 86 and 24 NOV 86, fresh and fine large part og., and a manuscript cancelled used example (13 OCT 86). Scarce group Gi = £ 450++.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 2468 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 10 s. violet on yellowish paper (6 SEP 86), perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused horizontal pair, right hand stamp showing variety "Triple Print", large part og. Extremely rare and most unusual Gi = £ 450++.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2469 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 10 s. 6 d. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example of good colour, large part og. and 10 s. 6 violet, two unused examples without the "d" after "6", fine large part og. Scarce trio Gi = £ 625.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2470 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 10 s. 6 violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example, variety "Double Print", fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2471 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 13 s. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused example of bright colour, fine large part og. Rare Gi = £ 550.rnrnProvenance: Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 25 March 2004, lot 568.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2472 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: £ 1 violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused horizontal pair (13 JAN 86) and an unused single example (6 SEP 86), both fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 420+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2473 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 30 s. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused group with single examples (3) and horizontal and vertical pairs all (24 NOV 86), one pair imperforate at left, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 980.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2474 New Republic

    European Gummed & Perforated paper 1886/87: 30 s. violet on yellowish paper, perf. 11½, without Arms, an unused vertical pair (24 NOV 86) well centred, variety "tête-bêche", fine and fresh, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2475 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, the fine selection with unused singles (8, one trimmed perfs.), a fine unused block of four (JUN 30 86) and the singles with different dates, and used examples (4) with one manuscript cancelled on 1888 piece with "Vryheid" datestamp in violet below. A scarce and attractive group Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 2476 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, a used example (4 JAN 87) on local 1888 cover within Vryheid, tied by fine oval "VRYHEID" datestamp (Jan 7) in violet. Fresh and very fine, a most unusual example of the drop letter rate.rnrnProvenance: Collections Glattli and Watson.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2477 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, two examples (4 JAN 87) used on 1888 cover to the Netherlands, each tied by "VRYHEID / NIEUWE REPUBLIEK" datestamps (Feb 3) in violet, used in combination with Transvaal 1885 ½ d. grey, 3 d. mauve and 4 d. bronze green (Gi 175b+180a+181a) similarly tied in violet. Reverse with Newcastle cds (Feb 5), Durban cds (Feb 7) and London (March 4) arrival. A remarkable and most attractive cover. rnrnProvenance: Collection J.T. Seybold.                       
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2478 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, two used examples (4 JAN 87) on 1889 cover to the Duiven family in the Netherlands (J. Duiven was the Postmaster General of the Republic), with Transvaal 1885 ½ d. grey, 3 d. mauve and 4 d. bronze-green all tied by "VRYHEID" oval datestamps in violet (Feb 3, and year error 88). Reverse with 'Newcastle / Natal' cds (Feb 5, 1889), Durban cds (Feb 7), London cds. A scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2479 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, a used vertical pair (JAN 20 86) on 1887 Tamsen cover to Waterburg, Z.A.R. endorsed "Geregistieride Bock Mierby" (?), tied by "VRYHEID" oval datestamps (May 26) in violet. Transferred to Transvaal Post with 1885 2 d. bistre (Gi 178) tied by "UTRECHT" cds (May 27) in black. Passed to the Local Post of the "Bakker Express" on arrival in Pretoria for onwards transmission with "F.H.B. EXPRESS COMPANY Z.A.R." ½ d. black imperforate "TE BETALEN" (To Pay) label tied by WATERBERG arrival in violet. For a further example of this "Triple Combination" usage see the illustration in Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia on page 69. A rare and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2480 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 2 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, the selection on leaves with unused examples (11) and used (12), the unused from 24 Jan 1886 until 20 Jan 1887 with nine different dates of printing, the used examples with range of cancels in black, violet and red. A scarce group Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2481 New Republic

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    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 2 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, a used example (13 OCT 86) on 1886 cover to Cape Town, tied by circular "POST. KANTOOR. NIEUWE REPUBLIEK Z.A. / VRYHEID" double circle handstamp in red, in combination with Transvaal 1885 2 d. brown-purple (Gi 177) tied by "UTRECHT / ZAR / ZUID AFRIKA" cds in violet (Nov 26). Reverse with GPO Transvaal cds (Dec 4) and Cape Town arrival (Dec 13). A fine and rare combination cover. Opinion Holcombe (1996).rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 6 May 2004, lot 1131.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2482 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 2 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, a used example on 1888 Tamsen combination cover to Waterberg tied by "VRYHEID" oval datestamp (May 3) in violet with Transvaal 1885 2 d. bistre (Gi 178) tied by circular "11" numeral obliterator with "UTRECHT" cds alongside (May 4) for onward transmission. Reverse with 'GPO Transvaal' arrival cds (May 11). A choice and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection David Crocker, RL, London, 5 Nov 1980, lot 1355; Harmers, London, 15 April 1998, lot 1290.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2483 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 3 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, two unused examples (13 OCT 86) and a rare example showing variety "Double Print" with one impression diagonally applied (illustrated in Jonkers "De Nieuwe Republiek" on page 23), fresh and fine, large part og. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. G.H. Jonkers, Harmers, London, 10 Feb 2000, lot 1720 for the double print.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2484 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 3 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused vertical pair (13 OCT 86), variety "tête-bêche", fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 2485 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 4 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, small group with unused examples (3) with differing dates (24 May, 13 Oct and 24 Nov 1886) together with two used examples, each on small piece Gi = £ 285.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 2486 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 4 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused example, variety "Double Print", fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2487 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 6 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused group (5), four examples with three different dates (24 May, 6 Sept, 24 Nov 1886); and an Imperforate example with portion of adjoining stamp at right (6 SEP 86), all fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2488 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 6 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused horizontal pair (24 NOV 86), right hand stamp showing variety "6 Omitted", well centred, fresh and very fine, large part og. Extremely rare Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2489 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 9 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, unused examples (2), one (6 SEP 86) and the other (24 NOV 86), fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2490 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 9 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, unused example (6 SEP 86), variety "Double Print", fresh and fine, large part og. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2491 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 s. violet on granite, perf. 11½, unused examples (8), with six different dates (29 April, 21 May, 24 May, 6 Sept, 13 Oct and 24 Nov 1886), generally well centred, fresh and very fine, large part og., together with used examples (5). Scarce Gi = £ 550+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2492 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 s. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused example (24 NOV 86), variety "Double Print", fine, large part og. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2493 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 s. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused vertical pair (21 MAY 86), variety "tête-bêche", well centred, fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 2494 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 s. 6 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, three unused examples, two (2 JUL 86) and a single example (6 SEP 86), largely fresh and fine, large part og Gi = £ 360.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 2495 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1 s. 6 d. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused vertical pair (6 SEP 86), variety "tête-bêche", well centred, fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 650.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2496 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 1/6 violet on granite, perf. 11½, unused examples (3), one with rare variety "Date Omitted", and two examples (13 OCT 86), fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 540+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2497 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 2 s. violet on granite, perf. 11½, unused examples (3) all with different dates (24 May, 13 Oct and 24 Nov) and a single used example (21 MAY 86) cancelled in violet. A fine group Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2498 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 2 s. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused example (13 OCT 86), variety "Double Print", well centred, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2499 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 2 s. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused example (24 MAY 86), variety "Double Print", showing portion of the adjoining stamp at left, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2500 New Republic

    Blue Granite paper 1886/87: 2 s. violet on granite, perf. 11½, an unused horizontal pair (24 NOV 86), left hand stamp variety "2 s. Omitted", well centred, fine, large part og. An extremely rare pair Gi = £ 3'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. G.H. Jonkers, Harmers, London, 12 Oct 1999, lot 1204.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF
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