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Lot 8138 (D)
SG
O3
OFFICIALS: 1926 1d Ship black & carmine (SG O3).
BECHUANALAND ...more
OFFICIALS: 1926 1d Ship black & carmine (SG O3).
BECHUANALAND RECEIVING AUTHORITY ARCHIVE SPECIMEN HANDSTAMPED "SPECIMEN" IN BLACK.
The "SPECIMEN" handstamp is type BEC2 as applied by the Bechuanaland Post Office to their collection of specimen stamps received from the UPU in Bern.
Superb unused horizontal pair (gum washed when removed from folio sheets), the specimen handstamps applied diagonally.
Rare, probably unique, outstanding on this issue.
Photo-cert: PFSA. See additional images incl certificate
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Lot 5321 (D)
SG
D1-D7
POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½d - 1/- (SG D1-D7). Full Set F/M large part
OG ...more POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½d - 1/- (SG D1-D7). Full Set F/M large part OG
each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian
Post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to
their distribution from the UPU). 3 with perf defects at upper left
where removed from ledger sheet. Rare, a unique set from the
Tunisian UPU specimen collection. Photo-cert: BPA. See certificate
below.
Automatically generated translation:
POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½ d - 1 / - (SG D1-D7). Abundance Set F / M large part without gum each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution from the Universal Postal Union). 3 with perf defects at upper left where removed from ledger sheet. Rare, an unique set from the Tunisian Universal Postal Union specimen collection. Photograph cert: BPA. Lake certificate below.
OG ...more POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½d - 1/- (SG D1-D7). Full Set F/M large part OG
each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian
Post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to
their distribution from the UPU). 3 with perf defects at upper left
where removed from ledger sheet. Rare, a unique set from the
Tunisian UPU specimen collection. Photo-cert: BPA. See certificate
below.
Automatically generated translation:
POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½ d - 1 / - (SG D1-D7). Abundance Set F / M large part without gum each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution from the Universal Postal Union). 3 with perf defects at upper left where removed from ledger sheet. Rare, an unique set from the Tunisian Universal Postal Union specimen collection. Photograph cert: BPA. Lake certificate below.
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Lot 5061 (D)
SG
1
1888-93 ½d vermilion (SG 1). F/M part OG example HANDSTAMPED ...more
1888-93 ½d vermilion (SG 1). F/M part OG example HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d vermilion (SG 1). F / M part without gum example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d vermilion (SG 1). F / M part without gum example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
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Lot 5064 (D)
SG
1-10
1888-93 ½d - 1/- (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1/- generally
F-VF/M ...more 1888-93 ½d - 1/- (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1/- generally F-VF/M
each HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily
applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue
reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9
handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements. Scarce group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d - 1 / - (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1 / - generally F-VF / M each HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Scarce group.
F-VF/M ...more 1888-93 ½d - 1/- (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1/- generally F-VF/M
each HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily
applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue
reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9
handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements. Scarce group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d - 1 / - (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1 / - generally F-VF / M each HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Scarce group.
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Lot 5060 (D)
SG
4
1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F-VF/UM pair HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN ...more 1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F-VF/UM pair HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN
TYPE GB9. Light colour rub on left stamp. The GB9 handstamp was
primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland
Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the
GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 2 ½ d purple / blue (SG 4). F-VF / about pair HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. Diet color rub on left stamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
SPECIMEN ...more 1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F-VF/UM pair HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN
TYPE GB9. Light colour rub on left stamp. The GB9 handstamp was
primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland
Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the
GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 2 ½ d purple / blue (SG 4). F-VF / about pair HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. Diet color rub on left stamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
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Lot 3467 (D)
SG
4
1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F to VF/M vertical strip of
five ...more 1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F to VF/M vertical strip of five
HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9 (tiny thin between top pair). The GB9
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. Exceptionally rare as a multiple thus,
the strip of five format strongly indicating UPU distribution.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 2 ½ d purple / blue (SG 4). F to VF / M vertical strip of five HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9 (tiny thin between top pair). The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Exceptionally rare as a multiple thus, the strip of five size strongly indicating Universal Postal Union distribution.
five ...more 1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F to VF/M vertical strip of five
HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9 (tiny thin between top pair). The GB9
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. Exceptionally rare as a multiple thus,
the strip of five format strongly indicating UPU distribution.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 2 ½ d purple / blue (SG 4). F to VF / M vertical strip of five HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9 (tiny thin between top pair). The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Exceptionally rare as a multiple thus, the strip of five size strongly indicating Universal Postal Union distribution.
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Lot 7922 (D)
SG
5
1892 QV 5d dull purple & blue (SG 5).
F-VF/M large part OG example ...more
1892 QV 5d dull purple & blue (SG 5).
F-VF/M large part OG example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9.
The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently - as in this instance - the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution.
This practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
See additional image below
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Lot 5062 (D)
SG
9
1888-93 9d dull purple & blue (SG 9). VF/M example HANDSTAMPED ...more
1888-93 9d dull purple & blue (SG 9). VF/M example HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 9 d dull purple & blue (SG 9). VF / M example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 9 d dull purple & blue (SG 9). VF / M example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Filat AG
Lot 8023 (D)
SG
32
1926 Pretoria 6d Orange Tree (SG 32) BECHUANALAND RECEIVING
AUTHORITY ...more 1926 Pretoria 6d Orange Tree (SG 32) BECHUANALAND RECEIVING AUTHORITY ARCHIVE SPECIMEN HANDSTAMPED "SPECIMEN" IN BLACK. The "SPECIMEN" handstamp is type BEC2 as applied by the Bechuanaland Post Office to their collection of specimen stamps received from the UPU in Bern. VF unused (gum washed when removed from folio sheets). Rare, probably unique, outstanding on this issue
AUTHORITY ...more 1926 Pretoria 6d Orange Tree (SG 32) BECHUANALAND RECEIVING AUTHORITY ARCHIVE SPECIMEN HANDSTAMPED "SPECIMEN" IN BLACK. The "SPECIMEN" handstamp is type BEC2 as applied by the Bechuanaland Post Office to their collection of specimen stamps received from the UPU in Bern. VF unused (gum washed when removed from folio sheets). Rare, probably unique, outstanding on this issue
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Lot 5201 (D)
SG
54&57
1890 1d on 3d, 4d ultramarine (SG 54&57), each handstamped ...more
1890 1d on 3d, 4d ultramarine (SG 54&57), each handstamped
"SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in black (by the Tunisian Post Office as the
Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution
from the UPU). Affixed to small pieces of ledger sheet from the
Tunisian UPU specimen collection. Interesting pair proving
distribution of these Type a ovpts through the UPU.
Automatically generated translation:
1890 1 d on 3 d, 4 d ultramarines (SG 54&57), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in black (by the Tunisian post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution from the Universal Postal Union). Affixed to small pieces of ledger sheet from the Tunisian Universal Postal Union specimen collection. Interesting pair proving distribution of hypothesis type an ovpts through the Universal Postal Union.
"SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in black (by the Tunisian Post Office as the
Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution
from the UPU). Affixed to small pieces of ledger sheet from the
Tunisian UPU specimen collection. Interesting pair proving
distribution of these Type a ovpts through the UPU.
Automatically generated translation:
1890 1 d on 3 d, 4 d ultramarines (SG 54&57), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in black (by the Tunisian post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution from the Universal Postal Union). Affixed to small pieces of ledger sheet from the Tunisian Universal Postal Union specimen collection. Interesting pair proving distribution of hypothesis type an ovpts through the Universal Postal Union.
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Lot 1417 (D)
SG
57var
1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red OVERPRINT SHIFTED TO RIGHT
(SG ...more 1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red OVERPRINT SHIFTED TO RIGHT (SG
57var). A fresh UM example with significant shift of the overprint.
Uncatalogued thus, we find no representation recorded in the
literature or major collection sale references. An interesting new
exhibition piece for the specialist! Photo-cert: Eichele BPB. See
clickable image of certificate below. Quoting the Eichele
certificate: "Only 6000 overprinted (100 panes of 60). An unusual
variety."
Automatically generated translation:
1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red OVERPRINT SHIFTED TO RIGHT (SG 57 var). A fresh about example with significant shift of the overprint. Uncatalogued thus, we find no representation recorded in the literature upper margin major collection sale references. At interesting new exhibition piece for the specialist! Photograph cert: Eichele BPB. Lake clickable image of certificate below. Quoting the Eichele certificate: "Only 6000 overprinted (100 panes of 60). At unusual variety. "
(SG ...more 1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red OVERPRINT SHIFTED TO RIGHT (SG
57var). A fresh UM example with significant shift of the overprint.
Uncatalogued thus, we find no representation recorded in the
literature or major collection sale references. An interesting new
exhibition piece for the specialist! Photo-cert: Eichele BPB. See
clickable image of certificate below. Quoting the Eichele
certificate: "Only 6000 overprinted (100 panes of 60). An unusual
variety."
Automatically generated translation:
1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red OVERPRINT SHIFTED TO RIGHT (SG 57 var). A fresh about example with significant shift of the overprint. Uncatalogued thus, we find no representation recorded in the literature upper margin major collection sale references. At interesting new exhibition piece for the specialist! Photograph cert: Eichele BPB. Lake clickable image of certificate below. Quoting the Eichele certificate: "Only 6000 overprinted (100 panes of 60). At unusual variety. "
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Lot 6859 (D)
SG
57var/CC, 57
1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red MISSING JUBILEE LINE (SG
57var/CC ...more 1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red MISSING JUBILEE LINE (SG 57var/CC
92var). A fresh Superb UM example with interpanneau gutter margin
at left showing the missing jubilee line. A particularly rare
variety on issues of SWA, only 50 examples ever possible. Ex White
Lady Collection. Photo-cert: Eichele BPB stating: "... A maximum of
50 stamps with this elusive variety can exist... In fact this is
the only example of this variety I have seen on SG 57..." See
additional image and of certificate below.
Automatically generated translation:
1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red MISSING JUBILEE LINE (SG 57 var / CC 92 var). A fresh Superb about example with interpanneau gutter margin at left showing the missing jubilee line. A particularly rare variety on issues of SWA, only 50 examples ever possible. Ex White lady Collection. Photograph cert: Eichele BPB stating: ". . . A maximum of 50 stamps with this elusive variety can exist. . . In fact this is the only example of this variety I have seen on SG 57. . . " lake additional image and of certificate below.
57var/CC ...more 1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red MISSING JUBILEE LINE (SG 57var/CC
92var). A fresh Superb UM example with interpanneau gutter margin
at left showing the missing jubilee line. A particularly rare
variety on issues of SWA, only 50 examples ever possible. Ex White
Lady Collection. Photo-cert: Eichele BPB stating: "... A maximum of
50 stamps with this elusive variety can exist... In fact this is
the only example of this variety I have seen on SG 57..." See
additional image and of certificate below.
Automatically generated translation:
1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red MISSING JUBILEE LINE (SG 57 var / CC 92 var). A fresh Superb about example with interpanneau gutter margin at left showing the missing jubilee line. A particularly rare variety on issues of SWA, only 50 examples ever possible. Ex White lady Collection. Photograph cert: Eichele BPB stating: ". . . A maximum of 50 stamps with this elusive variety can exist. . . In fact this is the only example of this variety I have seen on SG 57. . . " lake additional image and of certificate below.
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Lot 8554 (D)
SG
20var
1895-96 QV 3r brown & green THIN TOP TO Z & "DAUN'S CAPITAL Z" ...more
1895-96 QV 3r brown & green THIN TOP TO Z & "DAUN'S CAPITAL Z" (SG
20var). Superb M/UM block of four, all stamps with normal second
"Z". Top left stamp distinctive "Thin top stroke to capital Z". The
Daun's Z variety on the bottom right stamp. Suggested plating from
Settings 2 & 3 positions r2-3/2-3 by reference to 3r's in
Griffith-Jones collection. Fresh & attractive block. A very rare
multiple thus. See additional image
Filat AG
Lot 5369 (D)
CAPE: 1901 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria. Envelope franked 1d Hope ...more
CAPE: 1901 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria. Envelope franked 1d Hope
Standing cds NO 21 with alongside the Pretoria double triangle
censor mark. Shows also the dated overlap portion of Censor Seal
type 7D and in violet the initialled double triangle Port Elizabeth
censor cachet. Backstamped 25 Nov on arrival. Lovely markings. VF.
With the volume of mail emanating from Port Elizabeth, the censors
were very busy and used mainly in violet the shallow double
triangle (53x22mm) with or without manuscript initials.
Roussouw/Pirie (1954/5) list only two marks for PE whereas Prime
(2012) records four. Additionally we record in black a double
triangle with large initials T.M. in centre, this on a cover dated
28 JU 01 from PE to Cape Town, the cover in the Dillaway
collection. Prime lists this same censor mark (type MDR 1) for
Modder River?.
Automatically generated translation:
CAPE: 1901 port Elisabeth to Pretoria. Envelope franked 1 d Hope Standing Cds NO 21 with alongside the Pretoria rolled gold triangle censor mark. Shows well, the dated overlap dose of Censor Seal type 7 D and in violet the initialled rolled gold triangle port Elisabeth censor cachet. Backstamped 25 Nov on arrival. Lovely markings. VF. With the volume of mail emanating from port Elisabeth, the censors were very busy and used basically in violet the shallow rolled gold triangle (53 x22 mm) with upper margin without manuscript initials. Roussouw / Pirie (1954 / 5) Cunning only two marks for PE whereas tone (2012) records four. Additionally we record in black a rolled gold triangle with large initials T. M. In centre, this on a cover dated 28 JU 01 from PE to Cape Town, the cover in the Dillaway collection. Tone lists this same censor mark (type MDR 1) for mud River.?
Standing cds NO 21 with alongside the Pretoria double triangle
censor mark. Shows also the dated overlap portion of Censor Seal
type 7D and in violet the initialled double triangle Port Elizabeth
censor cachet. Backstamped 25 Nov on arrival. Lovely markings. VF.
With the volume of mail emanating from Port Elizabeth, the censors
were very busy and used mainly in violet the shallow double
triangle (53x22mm) with or without manuscript initials.
Roussouw/Pirie (1954/5) list only two marks for PE whereas Prime
(2012) records four. Additionally we record in black a double
triangle with large initials T.M. in centre, this on a cover dated
28 JU 01 from PE to Cape Town, the cover in the Dillaway
collection. Prime lists this same censor mark (type MDR 1) for
Modder River?.
Automatically generated translation:
CAPE: 1901 port Elisabeth to Pretoria. Envelope franked 1 d Hope Standing Cds NO 21 with alongside the Pretoria rolled gold triangle censor mark. Shows well, the dated overlap dose of Censor Seal type 7 D and in violet the initialled rolled gold triangle port Elisabeth censor cachet. Backstamped 25 Nov on arrival. Lovely markings. VF. With the volume of mail emanating from port Elisabeth, the censors were very busy and used basically in violet the shallow rolled gold triangle (53 x22 mm) with upper margin without manuscript initials. Roussouw / Pirie (1954 / 5) Cunning only two marks for PE whereas tone (2012) records four. Additionally we record in black a rolled gold triangle with large initials T. M. In centre, this on a cover dated 28 JU 01 from PE to Cape Town, the cover in the Dillaway collection. Tone lists this same censor mark (type MDR 1) for mud River.?
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Lot 5058 (D)
1888 2½d & 1/- with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp.The GB9 handstamp
was ...more 1888 2½d & 1/- with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp.The GB9 handstamp was
primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland
Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the
GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements. VF/M, scarce archival specimen items, the
1/- particularly elusive thus.
Automatically generated translation:
1888 2 ½ d & 1 / - with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. VF / M, scarce archival specimen items, the 1 / - particularly elusive thus.
was ...more 1888 2½d & 1/- with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp.The GB9 handstamp was
primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland
Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the
GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements. VF/M, scarce archival specimen items, the
1/- particularly elusive thus.
Automatically generated translation:
1888 2 ½ d & 1 / - with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. VF / M, scarce archival specimen items, the 1 / - particularly elusive thus.
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Lot 5059 (D)
1888 3d (2), 5d & 6d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 ...more
1888 3d (2), 5d & 6d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES
as follows: the 3d's on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5d
with malformed "M" and the 6d with a double "kiss print" of the
handstamp. VF/M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888 3 d (2), 5 d & 6 d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES as follows: the 3 ds on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5 d with malformed "M" and the 6 d with a rolled gold "kiss print" of the handstamp. VF / M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES
as follows: the 3d's on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5d
with malformed "M" and the 6d with a double "kiss print" of the
handstamp. VF/M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888 3 d (2), 5 d & 6 d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES as follows: the 3 ds on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5 d with malformed "M" and the 6 d with a rolled gold "kiss print" of the handstamp. VF / M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.
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Lot 5063 (D)
1888-93 ½d - 9d. Group of eight values comprising ½d, 1d, 2d,
2½d, ...more 1888-93 ½d - 9d. Group of eight values comprising ½d, 1d, 2d, 2½d,
4d, 5d, 6d & 9d generally F-VF/M (blemishes to 1d) HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Scarce group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d - 9 d. Group of eight values comprising ½ d, 1 d, 2 d, 2 ½ d, 4 d, 5 d, 6 d & 9 d generally F-VF / M (blemishes to 1 d) HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Scarce group.
2½d, ...more 1888-93 ½d - 9d. Group of eight values comprising ½d, 1d, 2d, 2½d,
4d, 5d, 6d & 9d generally F-VF/M (blemishes to 1d) HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Scarce group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d - 9 d. Group of eight values comprising ½ d, 1 d, 2 d, 2 ½ d, 4 d, 5 d, 6 d & 9 d generally F-VF / M (blemishes to 1 d) HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Scarce group.
Filat AG
Lot 3820 (D)
1876 MASTER DIE PROOF for the Ships definitive issue inscribed ...more
1876 MASTER DIE PROOF for the Ships definitive issue inscribed
"Postage". Complete design (with blank value tablet) taken in black
on glazed card dated "DEC 15 1875". A rare proof.Duplicate proof to
that sold as Lot 1197 in the "Foxley" collection, Spink, London,
July 2014.
Automatically generated translation:
1876 arm the proof for the Ships definite issue inscribed "Postage". Complete design (with bare value tablet) taken in black on glazed card dated "DEC 15 1875". A rare proof. Duplicate proof to that pay as lot 1197 in the "Foxley" collection, Spink, London, July 2014.
"Postage". Complete design (with blank value tablet) taken in black
on glazed card dated "DEC 15 1875". A rare proof.Duplicate proof to
that sold as Lot 1197 in the "Foxley" collection, Spink, London,
July 2014.
Automatically generated translation:
1876 arm the proof for the Ships definite issue inscribed "Postage". Complete design (with bare value tablet) taken in black on glazed card dated "DEC 15 1875". A rare proof. Duplicate proof to that pay as lot 1197 in the "Foxley" collection, Spink, London, July 2014.
Filat AG
Lot 4742 (D)
1863-72 QV wmk CC 1d, 2d, 4d, 9d & 5/- each handstamped
SPECIMEN ...more 1863-72 QV wmk CC 1d, 2d, 4d, 9d & 5/- each handstamped SPECIMEN
with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9d &
5/-). Most probably from the De La Rue reference collection.
Fair-F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors
notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps
between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination
may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue or red is most
unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may
denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex
Samuel.
Automatically generated translation:
1863-72 QV wmk CC 1 d, 2 d, 4 d, 9 d & 5 / - each handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9 d & 5 / -). Cider probably from the De La Rue reference collection. Decent F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue upper margin red is cider unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex Samuel.
SPECIMEN ...more 1863-72 QV wmk CC 1d, 2d, 4d, 9d & 5/- each handstamped SPECIMEN
with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9d &
5/-). Most probably from the De La Rue reference collection.
Fair-F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors
notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps
between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination
may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue or red is most
unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may
denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex
Samuel.
Automatically generated translation:
1863-72 QV wmk CC 1 d, 2 d, 4 d, 9 d & 5 / - each handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9 d & 5 / -). Cider probably from the De La Rue reference collection. Decent F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue upper margin red is cider unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex Samuel.
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