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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 7987 (D)
SA: 1936 SCHLESINGER AIR RACE: Special souvenir cover carried by
ROSE ...more SA: 1936 SCHLESINGER AIR RACE: Special souvenir cover carried by ROSE & BAGSHAW (who crashed at Cairo) and SIGNED BY TOMMY ROSE. Franked with GB & SA adhesives all tied by Johannesburg cds's post-race. Apparently one of only six such envelopes prepared, this being numbered example #5. Superb, a rare representation (Burrell illustrates #1, later in the Polakow collection). Lt Tommy Rose was one of the most popular entrants in the Air Race. See additional image below
ROSE ...more SA: 1936 SCHLESINGER AIR RACE: Special souvenir cover carried by ROSE & BAGSHAW (who crashed at Cairo) and SIGNED BY TOMMY ROSE. Franked with GB & SA adhesives all tied by Johannesburg cds's post-race. Apparently one of only six such envelopes prepared, this being numbered example #5. Superb, a rare representation (Burrell illustrates #1, later in the Polakow collection). Lt Tommy Rose was one of the most popular entrants in the Air Race. See additional image 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.
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Lot 8313 (D)
SG
1-11
1888-93 QV ½d - 5/- (SG 1-11). Full Set to the 5/-, full or ...more
1888-93 QV ½d - 5/- (SG 1-11). Full Set to the 5/-, full or large
part OG, couple minor imperfections, generally F/M for these. Great
appearance with the 5/- perfectly centered. 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. A
rare & attractive group, particularly as full set thus. Photo-cert
for 5/-: BPA. See additional image and of certificate
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Lot 7927 (D)
SG
3a
1923 KGV 2d dull purple OVERPRINT INVERTED (SG 3a). VF/M ...more
1923 KGV 2d dull purple OVERPRINT INVERTED (SG 3a). VF/M vertical
pair, light trace of hinge. A distinctive dull tending-lilac shade.
Scarce stamp. Photo-Cert: RPS. ex White Lady collection. (cv£700).
See additional image & of certificate below
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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 7726 (D)
SG
52b
1884-90 Hope Seated 6d bright mauve (SG 52b). IMPERF PLATE PROOF
on ...more 1884-90 Hope Seated 6d bright mauve (SG 52b). IMPERF PLATE PROOF on
cabled anchor watermarked gummed paper. Additionally overprinted
SPECIMEN (type D12). F-VF/M, couple light gum wrinkles, huge
margins with portions adjoining stamps. Fresh bright colour, a very
rare proof, likely from the De La Rue reference collection. Ex
Dale-Lichtenstein.
Automatically generated translation:
1884-90 Hope Seated 6 d bright mauve (SG 52 b). IMPERF PLATE proof on cabled anchor watermarked gummed paper. Additionally overprinted SPECIMEN (type D12). F-VF / M, couple diet gum wrinkles, huge margins with portion adjoining stamps. Fresh bright color, a very rare proof, likely from the De La Rue reference collection. Ex Dale Lichtenstein.
on ...more 1884-90 Hope Seated 6d bright mauve (SG 52b). IMPERF PLATE PROOF on
cabled anchor watermarked gummed paper. Additionally overprinted
SPECIMEN (type D12). F-VF/M, couple light gum wrinkles, huge
margins with portions adjoining stamps. Fresh bright colour, a very
rare proof, likely from the De La Rue reference collection. Ex
Dale-Lichtenstein.
Automatically generated translation:
1884-90 Hope Seated 6 d bright mauve (SG 52 b). IMPERF PLATE proof on cabled anchor watermarked gummed paper. Additionally overprinted SPECIMEN (type D12). F-VF / M, couple diet gum wrinkles, huge margins with portion adjoining stamps. Fresh bright color, a very rare proof, likely from the De La Rue reference collection. Ex Dale Lichtenstein.
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Lot 8157 (D)
SG
57var/CC, 57
1927-30 £1 pale olive-green & red MISSING JUBILEE LINE (SG ...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 right showing the missing jubilee line.
Being the lower (Superb UM) pair in an interpanneau marginal block of four (top pair lightly M, perfs sympathetically supported).
A particularly rare variety on issues of SWA, only 50 examples ever possible.
See below, for a second example (single from the "White Lady" collection) we have handled: 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 for information
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Lot 8240 (D)
SG
99
1942 Bantam War Effort 1½d Airman (SG 99). VF/UM/M blocks of ...more
1942 Bantam War Effort 1½d Airman (SG 99). VF/UM/M blocks of four
from the four corners and the centre arrow blocks. Some minor
varieties noted. Nice page for the collection. (6 blocks)
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Lot 8236 (D)
SG
103
1942 Bantam War Effort 4d Tank (SG 103). VF/UM/M blocks of four
from ...more 1942 Bantam War Effort 4d Tank (SG 103). VF/UM/M blocks of four from the four corners and top/lower centre arrow blocks. Nice page for the collection. (6 blocks). (cv£160+) Apologies for random arrangement of the blocks as scanned!
from ...more 1942 Bantam War Effort 4d Tank (SG 103). VF/UM/M blocks of four from the four corners and top/lower centre arrow blocks. Nice page for the collection. (6 blocks). (cv£160+) Apologies for random arrangement of the blocks as scanned!
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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
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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 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 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.
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