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1939 |
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TYPE II CACHET ON STAMPLESS COVER ENCLOSING LETTER : 1920 (8.Feb.) 2pp letter to the UK from Mrs Martha Rogers (née Refetto), sending thanks for a parcel, describing her family, the popoulation of the Island (115) and referring to Rev. J.G.Barrow's incumbency; env. (a little surface grubbiness) struck with a slightly faint impression in violet of the Type II cachet, with a fine SOUTH GEORGIA c.d.s. (4.June) alongside. A most interesting piece. PHOTO |
£250 |
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1940 |
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TYPE III CACHET IN BLACK & BLUE: Undated (early 1920s, creasing) E to H.Edgar Weston, London, franked with KEVII 1d stamp cancelled by a very fine strike in grey-black of the TYpe III cachet; also a stampless E to Germany with fine upright strike of the same cachet in grey-blue (office receiving stamp (?) of 1936 on reverse). An attractive pair. (2 items). |
£150 |
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1941 |
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TYPE IV & TYPE V CACHET COMBINATION: Undated c1930 E (light central fold, missing flap) addressed to Ireland, bearing v.fine strikes of the Type IV cachet in magenta and the Type V in violet. Despite faults, a scarce cover. PHOTO |
£300 |
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1942 |
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COVER MISCELLANY, 1950-80: An interesting group of commercial & philatelic covers inc. c1950 E to Siam with S.Africa &d & 1d pairs tied by Type VIII cachet, Type IX on aerogramme, KGVI opt. set to 1/- on reg'd E plus separate 10/- on Gough Island E, various QEII frankings inc. 1957 Royal visit, plus 1980 underfranked E ex Iceland with 4p & 10p dues. A useful lot. (11 items). |
£200 |
| TURKEY |
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1943 |
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1863 OVERPRINTED POSTAGE DUE ISSUE ON COVER: 1863 EL (internal tear / text loss) written in Greek and franked with a pair and a single example of the 1pi black on brown postage due stamp valid for postage [SG D8], tied by dotted cancellations and with Arabic h.s. nearby. Some creasing etc. but unusual. [RPSL Cert.(1998)]. |
£100 |
| TURKS & CAICOS |
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1944 |
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REGISTERED ENVELOPES, 1900-28: Fine example of the scarce 2d QV env. addressed to the USA, franked with 1895 4d & 1889 6d stamps cancelled by the 'T1' obliterator; also a large format KGV 2d envelope uprated with 2&d purple on yellow - a scarce size, particularly so fine. Also a 1958 philatelic cover with QEII values to 8d. (3 items). PHOTO |
£80 |
| UGANDA |
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1945 |
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RARE USE OF BLUE "MARTIAL LAW" CENSOR LABEL: 1916 (24 July) opened out env. from Kampala via Entebbe to Fort Portal, Toro bearing a fine example of the black on blue label "OPENED BY CENSOR/ UNDER/MARTIAL LAW" tied by Kampala c.d.s. |
£120 |
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1946 |
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RARE USE OF BLUE "MARTIAL LAW" CENSOR LABEL: 1916 (11 Sept.) opened out env. ex Jinja via Entebbe to Fort Portal, Toro franked with 6c adhesive tied both by "JINJA" c.d.s. & by black on blue "OPENED BY CENSOR/UNDER/MARTIAL LAW" label tied by Entebbe c.d.s. Rare and thought to have been used only on internal mail. |
£120 |
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1947 |
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USE OF "MARTIAL LAW" CENSOR LABEL: 1916 (9 Aug.) opened out env. ex Kisumu via Entebbe and Fort Portal to Toro with a fine example of the red on green "OPENED BY CENSOR/UNDER/ MARTIAL LAW." label tied by Kisumu c.d.s. Scarce internal use. |
£60 |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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1948 |
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1867-1970 Delightfully disorganised retired dealer's stock on cards, loose, in appro books & on leaves. Many better values noted incl. 1911 Registry 10c blue (Unmounted but a few gum skips - still v.fine), back-of-the-book issues, fiscals, a few covers, duplicated Hawaii, etc. Mixed condition but well worth a close look, lots of fun for the specialist. (Many 100's). |
£360 |
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1949 |
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1867 12c Black with Grill Z, used with black cancel, centered to right - see photo, a scarce stamp. (SG 86 £375) PHOTO - see plate no. |
£60 |
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1950 |
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1869 Pictorials. A used selection on cards comprising 1c, 2c(3), 3c(9), 6c(4), 10c(2), 12c(4), 15c (4) & 30c(2). A number with faults and/or heavy cancels, but a very good little group for the specialist/fairs dealer. (SG Between 114/123 cat. £1827). |
£150 |
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1951 |
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1893 Columbian $1 used with oval cancel, somewhat smudgy but a very good & collectable example. (SG 246 - £325). PHOTO |
£60 |
| ZANZIBAR |
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1952 |
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OVERPRINTED INDIAN STAMPS ON COVER, 1896-97: Pair of registered covers to Europe, both carried by French paquebot, one an Indian 2a6p stationery envelope with Zanzibar opt. uprated with six stamps between £a and 3a, the other with 4a & 6a franking: most attractive. Also a 1&a postcard with ONE ANNA opt, used to Germany. (3 items). PHOTO |
£150 |
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1953 |
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OVERPRINTED BRITISH EAST AFRICA ISSUES, 1896: Complete set of six values fine used with squared circle cancellations on 1914 registered cover to Switzerland; philatelic but most attractive. PHOTO |
£75 |
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1954 |
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MISCELLANY, 1929-64: Group of covers, mostly commercial, inc. Island items ex Ngambo, Mkoani, Chake Chake & Wete and registered mail with rubber h.s. etc. A useful lot. (18 items). |
£100 |
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1955 |
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REGISTERED MAIL: 1902-04 Pair of covers reg'd to the USA, the earlier with scarce single usage of the 1899 1r. blue & red, the later with mixed franking of 1896 4a plus 1899 7&a & 8a. Attractive. (2 items). |
£90 |
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1956 |
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REGISTERED ENVELOPES (ISLAND USAGE) : A fine used example of the scarce 2 a. 'monogram' E with 1908 3c stamp cancelled at Mkoani Pemba (2.May 1912) with matching boxed reg'n h.s. addressed to Kiponda; also a 1929 usage (wax seals removed) of the 25c envelope with 3c stamp ex Weti Pemba. An attractive pair. (2 items). |
£75 |
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