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Gilbert and Ellice Islands

Catalogue 327: Worldwide Postal History - The Enzo Carnio Collection (part I)
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  • Lot# : 5091 Gilbert and Ellice Islands

    1911: First Issue ½ d. green - 1 s. black on green, the set of seven values complete, all tied to individual pieces by neat strikes of "GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS / PROTECTORATE / GENERAL POST OFFICE / BUTARITARI ISLAND" cds's (January 11) in violet. A fresh and very fine First day of Issue usages Gi = £ 350+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5092 Gilbert and Ellice Islands

    1911: First Issue ½ d. green and horizontal pair of 1 d. red, used on 1911 cover to Berne, Switzerland tied by "GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS / PROTECTORATE / GENERAL POST OFFICE / TARAW ISLAND" cds (May 21) in violet. Reverse with Sydney transit cds (June 10) and Bern arrival cds (July 16) in black. Ex collection Milo Rowell.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF
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