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Lot# : 2385 Mauritius
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1847 (Nov 21): Large part cover to Crieff, Scotland struck with framed PLN. WILHEMS / NO. 21 47 datestamp in black (Proud D1 - earliest recorded strike), framed INLAND handstamp and framed PAID (Proud PD3) above with manuscript '8d.' alongside. 'Mauritius / Post Office' datestamp at right (Nov 23) in black and further struck with INDIA LETTER / DEAL on entry in black. Reverse with London red cds and Crieff arrival (March 14, 1848). Full of character, a charming and very rare cover.

Starting bid : 7,500 CHF

Hammer price : not sold
Lot# : 2386 Mauritius
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1848: 2 d. grey-blue, latest impression, position 11 on the sheet of 12 subjects, ragged but clear to large margins all round, used on 1858 cover to Port Louis, cancelled by circular '1' numeral handstamp in black. Framed 'Mahébourg / FE 10 1858' datestamp at right and reverse with Crown Mauritius datestamp of receipt (Feb 11) in black. Partial repair to address panel well away from the adhesive, a very rare internal cover. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (2008).

Starting bid : 4,000 CHF

Hammer price : 4,000 CHF
Lot# : 2387 Mauritius
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1848: 2 d. grey-blue, a four margined example used on 1857 cover to Alphonse Macquet in Mahébourg cancelled by unclear circular '4' numeral handstamp in black with framed 'Pamplemousses / AU 21 1847' datestamp in black, Crown Mauritius datestamp in black (Aug 25) and faint framed 'Mahébourg' arrival datestamp. One missing side flap and sold sold 'as is / tel quel' with a De La Rue issue 6 d. green showing a clear numeral '4' cancellation. A very rare cover .

Starting bid : 3,000 CHF

Hammer price : 3,000 CHF
Lot# : 2388 Mauritius
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1859: Lapirot 2 d. blue imperforate, position 3, a used example of magnificent appearance with large to enormous margins all round, lightly cancelled by dumb obliterator in black. Slight ironed bend and re-backed but a lovely space-filler. Cert. BPA (2013) Gi = £ 2'750.
Starting bid : 300 CHF

Hammer price : 900 CHF
Lot# : 2389 Mauritius
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1863: 4 d. rose red used on 1864 cover to St. Denis, Réunion endorsed 'per Steamer Curica' tied by 'Mauritius/B53' duplex in black (Jan 5). Reverse with double ring 'St. Denis / Ile De La Réunion' cds (Jan 7) in blue.

Starting bid : 80 CHF

Hammer price : not sold
Lot# : 2390 Mauritius
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1900: 6 c. purple & carmine on red, used on postcard, couple of minor bends, to Tannanrive, Madagascar cancelled in transit with VOHEMAR / MADAGASCAR cds in blue with repeated strike alongside. An unusual usage.

Starting bid : 75 CHF

Hammer price : not sold
Lot# : 2391 Mauritius

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1948/80c.: Stockbook with semi-modern to modern mint sets, normally three sets of each, incl. 1948 RSW set (3), 1950 set to 10 r. (3), 1953 adefinitive set of 15 (3), 1965 Birds set of 15 (3), 1969 Fish set of 18 (3), miniature sheets, unmounted og., a fresh and fine collection Gi = £ 2'300.

Starting bid : 700 CHF

Hammer price : not sold

Lot# : 2392 Mauritius

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1848/1970: Collection on leaves with 1848 1 d. red on greyish paper, a delightful used example with small repairs (BPA cert 2012), further example but damaged, 1858 Britannia 4 d. green mint (3) & used, 6 d. vermilion used pair and single, 9 d. magenta unused and used (3), 1891 provisional 2 c. on 4 c. rose red study with surcharge double and surcharge inverted varieties mint and used; George V definitive 10 r. green & carmine (Gi 204/204d) with 18 examples mint and two used (Gi = £ 3'400), also 1970 imperforate Lufthansa unissued set of two and Miniature Sheet.

Starting bid : 1,200 CHF

Hammer price : 1,200 CHF