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Catalogue 327: Worldwide Postal History - The Enzo Carnio Collection (part I)
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  • Lot# : 5134 India

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    Las Bela 1898/1900: ½ a. black on greenish-grey, perf. 11½, used on reverse of India ½ a. green postal stationery envelope to Shikarpur tied by "LAS BELA" cds (Feb 16) with Karachi transit at right (Feb 18, 1900) and Shikarpur arrival (Feb 19). A fine and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5135 India

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    Las Bela 1904: ½ black on pale greyish blue, wide setting, perf. 11½, a single example used on reverse of slightly wrinkled native cover cancelled in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5136 India

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    Morvi 1931: First Issue 3 p. deep red, printed 10 mm. apart, perf. 12 on two or three siddes, eight examples used on reverse of 1932 registered cover and individually tied (April 22), with string seal at top and pink registration label alonside manuscript note "Left for Karachi hence ret'd to sender on 27/5/32" on obverse. Typical staining and some creasing but a splendid and scarce franking of great visual appeal.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5137 India

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    Nandgaon 1891: First Issue ½ a. blue and 2 a. rose, imperforate, used examples with good margins but stained by gum application, used on 1892 local philatelic registered cover, each cancelled by "RAJ-NANDGAON" squared circle datestamps (Feb 19) in black with framed registration cachet at left. Extremely rare on cover Gi = £ 1'500 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Harrison D.S. Haverbeck, Harmers, New York, 26-29 June 1973, lot 1833.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5138 India

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    Orcha 1914/35: 1 a. scarlet on wove paper used with 2 a. purple-brown in a sheet marginal vertical pair, on 1931 registered cover tied by "O" in bars obliterator in black with "TIKAMGURH" squared circle of despoatch at left (Oct 5). "ORCHA STATE / PIRTHIPUR" registration cachet on obverse, cover refolded for better Exhibit display, a scarce usage. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5139 India

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    Poonch 1876c.: 6 pice red, on yellowish white wove paper, imperforate with large margins surrounding the design, used on reverse of circa 1878 India ½ a. blue postal stationery envelope to Rawalpindi tied both in manuscript and by circular seal handstamp in black with "KAHUTA" cds at left (Oct 3) and Rawalpindi arrival (Oct 4) in black. A rare and fine cover Gi = £ 300 off cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5140 India

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    Rajasthan 1948: Bahadur Singh ¼ a. blue-green surcharged Type 1 in black, a complete sheet of twenty (4 x 5) with margins all round and requisition number "4115" at top in black; one or two very minor tone spots not affecting the fine appearance, unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 240+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5141 India

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    Shahpura 1914/17: 1 pice carmine on bluish grey, perf. 11 all round, used on reverse of cover (with contents) and tied in manuscript and by dotted despatch handstamp in blue-black ink. A great rarity both on or off cover Gi = £ 800 off cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5142 India

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    Soruth (Junagadh) 1864 (Nov): First Issue (1 a.) black on azure-grey on laid paper, handstamped "Saurashtra Post 1864-65" in water-colour, a used example with exceptional margins all round on 1866 cover somewhat heavily cancelled in black and in manuscript ink; with "DHORAJEE" cds (Dec 8) and "RAJKOTE" cds (same day) at right. Rare Gi = £ 150 off cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5143 India

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    Soruth (Junagadh) 1864 (Nov): First Issue (1 a.) black on azure-grey on wove paper, handstamped "Saurashtra Post 1864-65" in water-colour, a used example on large piece of cover, large margin at right and frameline clear all round, manuscript cancelled in black. Rare Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5144 India

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    Soruth (Junagadh) 1864 (Nov): First Issue (1 a.) black on azure-grey, handstamped "Saurashtra Post 1864-65" in water-colour on wove paper, a superb impression with large margins all round, on large part cover manuscript cancelled in black. Exceptional and extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5145 India

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    Soruth (Junagadh) 1864 (Nov): First Issue (1 a.) black on cream wove paper, handstamped "Saurashtra Post 1864-65" in water-colour, a used example on circa 1866 cover with good to huge margins all round, cancelled in manuscript and by "Kurrachee" arrival cds (April 15) with "RAJKOTE" datestamp of despatch (April 10) at left. A fine and extremely rare cover Gi = £ 1'600 off cover.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5146 India

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    Wadwhan 1888/94: ½ pice black, perf. 12½ on medium toned paper, a vertical pair on 1893 cover tied by native cds's in black, the reverse with bilingual "WADWHAN STATE" circular datestamp (May 11) in black. The stamps with toning and small inclusion at base of left stamp but an unusual multiple on letter.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5147 India

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    Wadwhan 1894: ½ pice black, perf. 12-12½, fine impression, a used example tied to local cover by large bilingual "WADWHAN STATE" circular datestamp (July 12) in blue, strike repeated somewhat more weakly on reverse. One or two age spots and file fold well away from the adhesive but a scarce stamp on cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5148 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    Baghdad 1917: ¼ a. on 2 pa. claret, ¼ a. on 5 pa. dull purple, ½ a. on 10 pa. grey-green and ½ a. on 10 pa. carmine; all used on 1917 Lieut. Haye cover locally in Baghdad, all tied by two neat strikes of "ADVANCED BASE / M.E.F." datestamps (Nov 27) in black without backstamp. Illustrated in "Baghdad in British Occupation" by F. Khalastchy on page 219. A fine and rare cover. Signed Holcombe, Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: RL, Basel, 26 March 1981, lot 2724; Corinphila sale 74, March 1987, lot 4330; Köhler, Wiesbaden, 13 Feb 1988, lot 5205; Reference collection Peter Holcombe, Harmers, London, 28 Jan 1998, lot 1369.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5150 Malaya

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    Federated Malay States 1900: Overprint on Negri Sembilan, the set of eight values unused, two or three values with browned gum, part or large part og. Scarce set Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5151 Malaysian States

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    Kedah 1912 (June 12): Council Chamber $ 1 - $ 5 black & red, wmk. Crown CA sideways, the four high values, cancelled to order in black. Scarce Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5152 Malta

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    1857: Great Britain 1 d. red in a strip of three used on 1861 entire to Messina tied by "Malta / A25" duplex in black (Feb 9), with oval "P." below in red, and 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 140 and 3 d. deep rose pl. 9 used on 1872 entire letter to Catania tied by "Malta / A25" duplexes in black (Dec 10) and by framed "P.D. / 2¾" accountancy handstamp in red. Minor file folds but a most attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5153 Mauritius

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    1848: POST PAID 1 d. orange-vermilion, horizontal pair, positions 2-3 on the sheet of 12 subjects, used on cover from Souillac to Port Louis, dated 19 March 1855, tied by double circle "3" in black, with framed "TOO LATE" alongside the Souillac datestamp, beautiful deep colour and crisp impression, cut into top left otherwise good margins all round, two vertical filing creases and some small rubs to envelope, otherwise fine and very rare. One of just two covers in the Kanai sale which were described as "1 d. early impression", there being no covers known with the earliest.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Hind, Harmers, 4 April 1934, lot 1464; Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, 1 October 1963, lot 135; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai, David Feldman, 3 November 1993, lot 35.

    Info: Early Impression S.G. 7
    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5154 Mauritius

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    1848: POST PAID 2 d. blue on white paper, position 1 on the sheet of 12 subjects, used on cover to Calcutta, dated 2 July 1849, good to very large margins, tied by circular bar grid cancel in black, with 'Mauritius Crown GPO' datestamp in black alongside, to reverse a 'Calcutta / Ship Letter / 1849 / JY 30 / Inland Bg. "1", Ship Do. "2", Total "3 annas", stamp exhibits the "dry" or "sticky" impression which is associated with stamps from the "EARLIEST IMPRESSION", some ink erosion to the address, however very attractive, a great rarity of classic philately with an exemplary philatelic pedigree.rnRemark: The cover was part of a 'find' of covers originating from the same correspondence, all written in the same hand, addressed to "...Dutt / Calcutta or Bordeaux", all of which bear the 2d. blue on white paper used between May and July 1849. In the "Kanai" sale it was confirmed that this example comes from a sheet, or series of sheets, printed at the same time and having the dry or sticky appearance which confirms the stamp is from the 'Earliest' Impression. rnProvenance: Collection W. S. Davy, Harmers, London, 9-10 May 1960, lot 207; Collection A.J. Stevens, Harmers, London, 15 April 1964, lot 1030; Collection Lars Amundsen, Stanley Gibbons, London, 6-8 December 1967, lot 648; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai, David Feldman, Geneva, 3 November 1993, lot 30.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 38,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5155 New Zealand

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    1855/57: Chalon 1 d. dull carmine on white paper, wmk. Large Star, a horizontal pair of rich colour with huge margins on two sides, shaved at base and with portion of adjoining stamp at left and roughly separated at top left, used on 1855 cover to Alnwick, Northumberland tied by "14" numeral obliterators in black. Prepaid at the Colonial rate of 2 d. but underpaid for the 6d. rate to Great Britain which only became effective on 1 January 1859 and thus charged due with manuscript "d6" to pay in black ink. Reverse with "NELSON / NEW-ZEALAND" despatch cds (Oct 4, 1855) and Alnwick (Feb 4, 1856) arrival cds in black. Small envelope restoration at upper left corner and on small part of back flap not affecting the appearance of an extremely scarce and early usage of the issue in the South Island. One of just three recorded covers bearing a pair of the #1. An Exhibition item. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 40'000 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink-Shreves, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2046.rnNote: For a similar usage of internal 2d. rate prepaid and 6d. due, see Part One of the Joseph Hackmey collection, lot 1030.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5156 New Zealand

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    1855/57: Chalon 1 s. pale yellow-green on blued paper, wmk. Large Star, a fine example of fresh colour with ample to very large margins all round, used on second sheet of 1857 entire letter from New Plymouth to London, tied by "9" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with "NEW PLYMOUTH / NEW ZEALAND" despatch cds (Dec 5) and London arrival in red (April 6, 1858). The adhesive with a tiny brown spot at base not detracting from the wonderful appearance of a very rare and most appealing usage Gi = £ 6'000 off cover.rnNote: The letter contained a solicitor's document for signature and presumably weighed over 1 ounce, however there is no indication on the cover of a further removed adhesive.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink-Shreves, New York, 20 May 2010, lot 2051.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5157 New Zealand

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    1855/58: Chalon 2 d. blue on blued paper, no wmk., a horizontal strip of three with large margins on three sides and shaved at right, used on 1857 cover from Nelson to Torquay, Devon endorsed "Paid" and "Via Southampton", tied by "14" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with weak "NELSON / NEW ZEALAND" despatch cds (Nov 30) and Torquay arrival cds (March 16, 1858) with the cover bearing handstruck "1" on obverse for readdring charge to Great Malvern (March 17). The strip with minor age spot on first adhesive and slight surface inclusion at base of second stamp but a rare and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5158 New Zealand

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    1855/58: Chalon 1 s. green on blued paer, no wmk., a wonderful used example, marginal from top of sheet with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on double rate 1859 cover from Otago to London tied by two strikes of the "18" numeral obliteration, both blurred, the first strike with attempt to wipe the handstamp off and then superceeded with second impression with the "18" not being visible. Reverse with "OTAGO / NEW-ZEALAND" cds in black (Jan 7) and obverse with "London / Paid" arrival cds (April). The stamp has been removed from the cover for checking and hinged back in to place. A very fine and extremely attractive cover Gi = £ 4'000 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink-Shreves, New York, 19 Feb 2009, lot 1064.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5159 New Zealand

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    1857/58: Richardson printing 1 s. green on unwatermarked blued paper, imperforate, vertically bisected (left half) used on 1858 cover from Otago to Aberdeen, Scotland tied by crisp "18" barred oval in black, large to very large margins. Reverse with "OTAGO-NEW ZEALAND" despatch datestamp (Aug 28) in black, alongside Aberdeen arrival cds (Dec 20). The envelope with small closed tears reinforced internally, some apparent creasing and wrinkles not affecting the superb adhesive. Rare: one of just twenty-four bisected usages recorded (ref. Odenweller / Lea & Watts) from the Richardson printing. An important cover Gi = £30'000. rnNote: The Richardson bisect usages are recorded between 17 July 1858 and 19 July 1859, just 24 covers are recorded.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5160 Lagos

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    1874/75: 1 d. lilac-mauve and 2 d. blue perf. 12½ and 1876 1 d. lilac-mauve perf. 14, used on 1876 cover to Bathurst, Gambia but addressed as 'Sierra Leone' all tied "L" obliterators in black with "LAGOS" code A despatch cds (Aug 10) below. Reverse with "SIERRA LEONE" double arc cds (Aug 27) in black. The cover with myriad manuscript notifications of the adhesives in red ink and weak sides to the envelope but a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5161 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1892: Niger Coast Protectorate, ½ d. vermilion, a used horizontal pair on cover from Qua Iboe River to Old Calabar, dated 5 March 1894, tied by to datestamp of Qua Iboe River with an additional strike alongside, arrival on reverse partially missing due to surface rub, minor stains to part of base, slightly soiled, very attractive pair, scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5162 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1892: Niger Coast Protectorate ½ d. vermilion, two strips of five used on registered cover from Old Calabar River to Freetown, Sierra Leone, dated 11 December 1893, each strip tied by just three strikes of the Old Calabar River cds, arrival on reverse dated 24 December 1893, minor stains to part of base, very minor stain spots top left, otherwise very fine and scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5163 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1892: Niger Coast Protectorate, set of Oil Rivers overprints, (Gi 1-6) used on a Registered 2 d. blue stationery envelope from Old Calabar River to London, dated 8 May 1893, tied by just three light strikes of the Old Calabar River c.d.s. and an additional strike to front, with Liverpool and London registered marks alongside dated 26 June 1893, additional London datestamp on reverse. Central filing and light diagonal crease well clear of the adhesives, otherwise fine and scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5164 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1892: Niger Coast Protectorate ½ d. vermilion used in combination with Lagos 1904 KEVII 2½ d. purple and ultramarine, on 1908 registered cover from Warri to Manchester, tied by Warri registered oval (June 27). Reverse with "Plymouth" and "Manchester" registered ovals dated 18th and 20th July 1908 respectively. Slightly soiled but a fine combination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5165 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1892: Niger Coast Protectorate 1 d. lilac, vertical and horizontal pair with a single, used on a registered cover from Old Calabar River to Manchester, dated 28 December 1893, tied by the Old Calabar River cds, with an additional strike on obverse alongside Liverpool registered oval dated 28 January 1894. Reverse with Manchester registered oval in red dated 29 January 1894. Slight soiling and minor imperfections to be expected, an interesting usage. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5166 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1894: ½ d. to 1 s. set of six, used on cover, from Bakana to Birmingham, dated 21 October 1894, tied by the Bakana c.d.s. (type D2) with year inverted and reversed, also a "PAQUEBOT" handstamp in black alongside the "Paid / Liverpool / BR / Packet" datestamp 29 November 1894 in red, vertical fold between 2 d. and 2½ d., not affecting adhesives, soiled in places, scarce and attractive set on cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5167 Northern Nigeria

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    1900: ½ d. dull mauve and green, two singles, used on cover, from Jebba to Exeter, tied by the manuscript "Post Office Jebba 28/3/01" in red ink, of the River Niger Travelling Post Office, arrival to reverse dated 28 April 1901, toning and slight soiling in places, however a very scarce example.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5168 Northern Nigeria

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    1900: 1 d. dull mauve & carmine, a used example on 1901 cover to London tied by oval framed "LOKOJA / POST OFFICE" datestamp (April 9) in violet. London arrival cds (May 27) on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5169 Northern Nigeria

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    1900: 2 d. dull mauve and yellow with 6 d. dull mauve and violet, used on small cover, from Jebba to London, tied by the manuscript "Post Office Jebba 16/3/01" in red pen ink, of the River Niger Travelling Post Office, endorsed "Photographic films no value", to the reverse an incomplete "Lokoja Post Office" cachet in violet dated 19 March 1901, creasing and damage to 2 d. top right, soiled, however a rare cover.rnProvenance: T. V. Roberts Collection, RL, London, 26 April 1989.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5170 North Borneo

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    1883: 2 c. red-brown, perf. 12, a horizontal pair used on 1884 cover to Sutton, Surrey (Mrs. Locke correspondence: see Wood's Malaya for a further cover and also the Tay Peng Hian and Patrick Cassell's covers), cancelled by oval barred obliterator with "ELOPURA" code A despatch cds in red below (Nov 18); in combination with Straits Settlements 1882 10 c. slate pair (Gi 53) applied for onward transmission tied by SINGAPORE cds in black with circular "PAID" handstamp below. Reverse with "Sutton / Surrey" cds in black. Minor flap fault of no significance, an extremely rare combination usage.rnProvenance: Collection Milo D. Rowell, Christie's Robson Lowe, London, 28 Oct 1992, lot 392.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5171 North Borneo

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    1894: 3 c. deep blue postal stationery card (H&G 11), used from Patatan to the Netherlands and up-rated with 1901 c. black & bistre-brown optd. ion red tied by "JESSELTON" cds's (July 8), LABUAN transits (July 12 and July 20)  and Valkkenswaard arrival cds (Aug 20) at left. Some minor aging but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5172 Labuan

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    1879 (May): First Issue 2 c. blue-green, wmk. CA over Crown sideways, an unused example with clear CA of watermark, of fine colour, without gum. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5173 Labuan

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    1879 (May): First Issue 16 c. blue, wmk. CA over Crown sideways, an unused block of four marginal from left of sheet showing wmk. "THE" in left margin, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5174 Labuan

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    1880/82: 2 c. yellow-green, wmk. Crown CC upright, an unused block of ten (5 x 2), fresh colour, fine unmounted og. Gi = £ 320+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5175 Labuan

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    1880/82: 10 c. brown, 12 c. carmine and 16 c. blue, wmk. Crown CC upright, unused examples of fresh colour, the 16 c. without gum, balance large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5176 Labuan

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    1885/86: 10 c. sepia, wmk. Crown CA, a complete unused sheet of ten (5 x 2), of good colour, crease in left margin only, stamps unmounted og. Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5177 Palestine

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    1918: Rouletted 1 pi. indigo, a fine example used on 1918 cover from Jerusalem to Cairo tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 44" cds in black (March 2) in black. Triangular "Passed By Censor No. 3346" in violet and framed "PASSED BY / BASE CENSOR / E.E.F." in red. Reverse with Cairo arrival cds (March 6). File fold well away from adhesive, a scarce stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5178 Palestine

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    1918: Rouletted 1 pi. indigo, a fine example, marginal from base of sheet, used on 1918 cover from the Zionist Office, Jerusalem to Zurich tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 44" cds in black (Feb 12) in black. Reverse with "Opened by Censor" label and two Zurich arrival cds's (March 21). Slight smudge on adhesive but a rare and early commercial usage on the second day of issue.rnProvenance: Collection "Cihangir", Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 2417.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5179 Palestine

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    1918: Rouletted 5 m. on 1 pi. cobalt-blue, a single example used on 1918 postcard from Jerusalem to Cairo tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 44" cds in black (Feb 28) in black. Triangular "Passed by Censor / No. 3346" in red and framed "Passed / Censor / B" in blue applied on arrival. A very scarce stamp on card.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5180 Palestine

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    1918: Rouletted 1 pi. ultramarine and 5 m. on 1 pi. ultramarine, used on reverse of 1918 registered cover to a member of the Royal Field Artillery tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 45" cds's in black (March 21) in black. Transits of "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 32" cds (Bir Salem) in black and skeleton type "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 9" cds applied in Ludd (both March 24) with "FIELD POST OFFICE / 155" cds of arrival (March 25) in Jaffa. Reseal Censor and framed "PALESTINE / CENSORSHIP" in red. Some aging but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5181 Palestine

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    1918: 3 m. yellow-brown and 1 pi. indigo in horizontal pairs, used on 1919 registered cover to London, each tied by bilingual "TARSOUS" (Cilicia) cds's in black (Dec 18) with registration label at left. Reverse with "TERRITOIRES OCCUPÉS / Zone Nord / TARSUS CENSURÉ" handstamp in violet. Scarce and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5182 St. Helena

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    1856: 6 d. blue, imperforate, a fine example with ample margins all round, used on 1856 cover to the United Services Club in London tied by dotted obliterator in red with oval "ST. HELENA" despatch in red (June 16) on reverse with framed "INDIA LETTER / DARTMOUTH" in black with circular datestamp (July 28) in black and manuscript "3" pence credit in red ink. 'London / Paid' in red (July 29). File fold well away from the adhesive with some aging, cleaned to remove toning but a rare and most appealing cover (one of the earliest known) with less then twenty #1 covers recorded.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5184 Sierra Leone

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    1859: 6 d. dull purple, comb perf. 14, used on 1864 cover to Leicester tied by "B31" obliterator in black. Reverse with "PAID SIERRA LEONE" datestamp of despatch (Nov 18) in red; obverse with fine "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" in red (Dec 11). Manuscript "5d." credit in red and Leicester cds (Dec 13) in black. Despite some soiling, a scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5185 Sierra Leone

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    1872: 6 d. reddish violet, line perf. 12, a used example from the base of the pane with "PRICE" imprint but some distressed perfs.,used on 1872 cover to Wolverhampton cancelled by "B31" obliterator in black. Reverse with "PAID SIERRA LEONE" datestamp of despatch (July 17) in red; obverse with fine "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" in red (Aug 5). Manuscript "5d." credit at right in red and Wolverhampton cds (Aug 6) in black. Despite imperfections, an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5186 Brit. Somaliland

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    1903: Overprinted on India ½ a. yellow-green, 1 a. carmine, 2 a. pale violet and 2½ a. ultramarine, all used on 1903 registered cover to Charles Lathrop Pack in New Jersey, USA tied by neat strikes of "BERBER" cds's (July 212) in black. Registration cachet at left in black and "Lakewood N.J." cds in violet at right (Aug 15); the cover being forwarded on to Cleveland, Ohio. Reverse with Aden transit cds, News York and Cleveland datestamps. Most attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5187 Brit. Somaliland

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    1903: 2 a. pale violet, upper left corner marginal block of twelve (6 x 2) unused, variety "BRIT SH" on lower right stamp, some separated perfs at top, slightly toned and two creases in top margin, otherwise fine, large part og. A very impressive multiple Gi = £ 650+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5188 Mafeking

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    1900: Mafeking Siege 6 d. on 3 d. lilac and black, type I surcharge, six used singles, illustrating the six different settings, all tied to small piece, by large "MAFEKING / C.G.H." datestamps in black, four dated 29 March, one 31 March and one 2 April 1900, a fine and difficult to assemble group SG10 = £500++.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5189 Mafeking

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    1900: Mafeking Siege 1 d. deep blue, Cadet Sergeant Major Goodyear, two used examples, one tied to small piece by Mafeking datestamp, 11 May 1900, the other a used single cancelled by a Mafeking datestamp on 8 May 1900, a fine duo SG = £750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5190 Natal

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    1857/61: Embossed 6 d. green, a used example on 7 October 1857 entire letter from Edward Dixon in Pietermaritzburg to Anderson Saxon in Cape Town, cancelled by oval "POST OFFICE / P.M.BURG" despatch in black over "Paid" manuscript endorsement; reverse with "CAPE TOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" arrival cds in red (Oct 22), with no postage due charge raised. Minor iron stains to obverse, some tears on flap but a rare entire.rnProvenance: Sotheby's, South Africa, 14 June 1995, lot 309.rnNote: Cover #11 in Keith Klugman census recorded in the London Philatelist, Voplume 129, number 1480, Nov 2020.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5191 Natal

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    1857/61: Embossed 6 d. green, a fine example used on 1859 cover from Pietermaritzburg to Thomas Maclear at the Observatory in Cape Town, cancelled by oval "POST OFFICE / P.M.BURG" despatch in black. Unusually routed via Port Elizabeth with oval transit in red in reverse (April 23) with manuscript "8d." due in ink (4 d. Port Elizabeth Port fee + 4 d. overland to Cape Town), red oval arrival (April 27). The adhesive has been removed and replaced but an unusual and rare cover. rnProvenance: W.E. Lea; Schuyler Rumsey, 12 March 2005, lot 2252.rnNote: Cover #22 in Keith Klugman census recorded in the London Philatelist, Volume 129, number 1480, Nov 2020.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 540 CHF

    Lot# : 5192 Zululand

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    1888: Zululand ½ d. vermilion, a strip of four and single used on OHMS envelope (stamps placed over OHMS), from Eshowe to Brecon, Wales, dated 30 December 1892, tied by "Eshowe / Zululand" datestamp in black. The flap has the Official embossed coat of arms in black and white, a Durban transit in black dated 3 January 1893, Hereford and Brecon datestamps in black both dated 31 January 1893. Soiled, small tear on right and slightly wrinkled in places, otherwise fine and scarce cover.

    INFO: Strip of four + single stamp (not a strip of five as described in the printed catalogue)
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5193 South Africa

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    1913/24: First definitive set of 14 values, with eleven values overprinted "SPECIMEN" horizontally in black, the 1½ d. chestnut and 1 s. 3 d. violet diagonally overprinted in violet and the £ 1 green & red diagonally overprinted "SPECIMEN" in green; majority with somewhat toned gum, but a very scarce set Gi = £ 1'700.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5194 South Africa

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    1913: 2½ d. blue used in combination with Orange Free State 1905 4 d. scarlet & sage-green on 1913 registered cover to Warsaw, tied by "Nylstroom" cds's (April 23) in black. Reverse with Philatelic Society of Natal advertising label and two Postman's delivery tags applied on arrival in Warsaw (May 7); addressee unfound with eventual "Werden" arrival cds (May 24). An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5195 Swaziland

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    1890: 1 s. green and 1 d. carmine, perf 12½ x 12, with 6 d. blue, 2 d. olive-bistre and ½ d. grey, perf. 12½, used on cover from Embekelweni to Stadskanaal (Holland), dated 14 July 1890, tied by barred oval "718" in black, with Embekelweni despatch datestamp alongside, the reverse with "Jac. Duiven" sender's cachet in violet, transit marks alongside for "Steynsdorp" (July 15), Pretoria (July 18), Cape Town (July 23) and arrival (Aug 13). Typical horizontal filing crease not affecting stamps and two closed tears top, some stains and soiling, philatelically used, however a colourful franking making use of all the available stamps at that time. Cert. RPSL (1994)rnProvenance: Collection Peter van der Molen, Spinks, 20 May 2015, lot 1075.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5196 Tanganyika

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    1922/24: Giraffe issue 5 c. slate-purple & black - 1 s. green & black, all used on 1925 registered cover to London (75 c. is on reverse used as seal), neatly tied by "Dar Es Salaam / Registered" cds's (May 7) in black. Registration label also on reverse tied by London arrival (June 8). A charming cover opened for better Exhibit display. 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5198 Turks and Caicos Islands

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    1867: 1 s. dull blue, perf. 11-12½, right corner marginal strip of three, unused in a vibrant shade, strong colour, large part og. Very attractive and scarce Gi = £ 390+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5199 Turks and Caicos Islands

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    1867: 1 s. dull blue, perf. 11-12½, used on cover, from Turks Islands to London, dated 15 January 1973, tied by "T1" barred ovals, with Turks Islands datestamp alongside in black, London arrival paid datestamp in red 14 February 1873, the stamp has been cut from the sheet, bottom perfs and part of top trimmed, although large margins to sides, an extremely rare use and attractive. rnProvenance: The Lalem Collection (1963). 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5200 Turks and Caicos Islands

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    1873: 1 d. dull rose-lake, strip of four, used on cover, from Turks Islands to Cincinnati, dated 7 May 1977, tied by "T1" barred ovals, with Turks Islands datestamp alongside in black, endorsed "Per S.S. "Tybee" Via New York", with cachet top left "Forwarded by George I. Gibbs Commission and Sail Merchant Turks Islands", "New York/Due 5 cts" c.d.s. in black, arrival datestamps in blue on reverse 15 May 1873, the four stamp has the "Throat Flaw" on neck, slight soiling, however a rare and impressive franking. B.P.A. Cert. (2007).rnProvenance: L.L. Shenfield Collection (1975); Morris H. Ludington Collection, November 1999; The Vestey Collection, Spink, 11 December 2014, lot 545.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5201 Uganda

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    1896: Major Price Typeset Issue, 1 a. black to 5 r. black (Gi 55 to 61), used on cover from Masindi to Kampala, dated 1 December 1898, tied by the "MASINDI DE 1 98", the first day of use of this circular datestamps, addressed to Captain Tighe, each stamp with manuscript "CHUP" initials and "CHUP, Masindi" at bottom left, some stains/soiling, however visually very appealing and despite the obvious philatelic use a scarce group on cover, the 5 r. value very scarce.rnNote: The sender Major Charles Henry Uvedale Price was a military officer in charge of Military and Civil matters in Unyoro province. The addressee; Captain Michael Tighe (later Brigadier General) commanded The "Imperial" Service Brigade at the abortive Tanga landing in German East Africa on 3rd November 1914.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5202 Sansibar

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    1895/96: India ¼ + ¼ a. brown postal stationery card used to Bavaria, up-rated with ½ a. blue-green in a horizontal pair, tied by "ZANZIBAR" cds (June 10) in black. Octagonal "LA REUNION A MARSEILLE / L.V. No. 3" datestamp (June 11) at left. Nymphenburg arrival cds (June 29) on reverse.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5203 Sansibar

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    1895/96: Overprinted 2 a. 6 p. on 1 a. 6 p. orange postal stationery envelope, sent registered to Bavaria up-rated with ½ a. blue-green - 3 a. brown-orange (six stamps) all neatly tied by "ZANZIBAR" thimble datestamps (June 8) in black. "LA REUNION A MARSEILLE / L.V. No. 3" octagonal datestamp (June 11) below.Reverse with Munich cds (June 28). Two stamps with small raised second "Z" etc., a most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5204 Sansibar

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    1856/64: India 8 a. dull rose, Die 1 and 1860 8 p. purple on white paper, used on 1869 cover endorsed "Mrs. Kirk (H. Cooke), May 1869, Zanzibar" at right, carried by hand to Bombay where mailed to Shropshire, England (endorsed via Marseilles) tied by "Bombay" duplexes (June 17) in black. Rverese with Shrewsbury arrival cds (July 17). Rare and most unusual - one of just three covers recorded from Mrs. Kirk mailed between 1867 and 1869. Fine and very scarce.rnNote: Mrs. Kirk was married to the British Consul in Zanzibar, John Kirk.rnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London 20 Dec 2005; Collection DuBro, DF, Geneva, Dec 2014, lot 30014.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5205 Sansibar

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    1879 (May 18): India ½ a. blue postal stationery envelope, trimmed at left, used to Mandvi cancelled by the experimental barred diamond obliterator (Proud type K2, in use 1st June 1878 to July 1879), with Zanzibar cds below (May 18) and arrival (June 10) on reverse. Rare, an estimated 30 covers with this cancellation are believed to be recorded.rnProvenance: Collection Dubro, DF, Geneva, Dec 2014, lot 30025.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF
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