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Lot 8908
1900 Baden-Powell 3d pale blue/blue (SG 19). F/U example ...more
1900 Baden-Powell 3d pale blue/blue (SG 19). F/U example with
Mafeking cds. Small thin area at top centre not apparent to front.
A nice mid-shade. (cv£500)
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Lot 7135 (D)
CANADA/OFS: 1900 Printed BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY, SOUTH
AFRICA ...more CANADA/OFS: 1900 Printed BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY, SOUTH AFRICA
envelope postmarked FPO 36 (Bloemfontein / AP 18) addressed to Lady
Russell and redirected in England from Reading to London. The cover
is endorsed "Free", the Sender being "G S Ryerson Lt Col, Red
Cross, Canada/Commanding (?)" and shows postmarks London Paid
(red), Swallowfield MY 13 and Reading MY 18. Backstamped Reading MY
12. An exceedingly rare Red Cross stationery envelope of which only
a handful survive (Rich recorded only a single example at the time
of his writing), all the more desirable due the Canadian component.
F-VF, exhibition showpiece. Colonel George Sterling Ryerson founded
the Canadian Red Cross Society in 1896. An active Military
Physician throughout his career, this letter is an important
proving piece for Ryerson's own presence in South Africa during the
Anglo-Boer War.
Automatically generated translation:
Canada / OFS: 1900 Printed britisch RED CROSS SOCIETY, SOUTH AFRICA envelope postmarked FPO 36 (Bloemfontein / AP 18) addressed to lady Russell and redirected in England from Reading to London. The cover is endorsed "Free", the Sender being "G S Ryerson Lt Col, Red Cross, Canada / Commanding (?) " and shows postmarks LONDON PAID (red), Swallowfield MY 13 and Reading MY 18. Backstamped Reading MY 12. At exceedingly rare Red Cross stationery envelope of which only a handful survive (Rich recorded only a single example at the time of his writing), all the more desirable due the Canadian component. F-VF, exhibition showpiece. Colonel the sheepdog George sterling Ryerson founded the Canadian Red Cross Society in 1896. At active Military Physician throughout his career, this letter is at the crucial proving piece for Ryersons own presence in South Africa during the Anglo Boer was.
AFRICA ...more CANADA/OFS: 1900 Printed BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY, SOUTH AFRICA
envelope postmarked FPO 36 (Bloemfontein / AP 18) addressed to Lady
Russell and redirected in England from Reading to London. The cover
is endorsed "Free", the Sender being "G S Ryerson Lt Col, Red
Cross, Canada/Commanding (?)" and shows postmarks London Paid
(red), Swallowfield MY 13 and Reading MY 18. Backstamped Reading MY
12. An exceedingly rare Red Cross stationery envelope of which only
a handful survive (Rich recorded only a single example at the time
of his writing), all the more desirable due the Canadian component.
F-VF, exhibition showpiece. Colonel George Sterling Ryerson founded
the Canadian Red Cross Society in 1896. An active Military
Physician throughout his career, this letter is an important
proving piece for Ryerson's own presence in South Africa during the
Anglo-Boer War.
Automatically generated translation:
Canada / OFS: 1900 Printed britisch RED CROSS SOCIETY, SOUTH AFRICA envelope postmarked FPO 36 (Bloemfontein / AP 18) addressed to lady Russell and redirected in England from Reading to London. The cover is endorsed "Free", the Sender being "G S Ryerson Lt Col, Red Cross, Canada / Commanding (?) " and shows postmarks LONDON PAID (red), Swallowfield MY 13 and Reading MY 18. Backstamped Reading MY 12. At exceedingly rare Red Cross stationery envelope of which only a handful survive (Rich recorded only a single example at the time of his writing), all the more desirable due the Canadian component. F-VF, exhibition showpiece. Colonel the sheepdog George sterling Ryerson founded the Canadian Red Cross Society in 1896. At active Military Physician throughout his career, this letter is at the crucial proving piece for Ryersons own presence in South Africa during the Anglo Boer was.
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Lot 3002 (D)
SG
65
GABON RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1905 KEVII 7½d blue-green
& ...more GABON RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1905 KEVII 7½d blue-green &
carmine wmk MCA (SG 65) with DOUBLE IMPRESSION of an UNRECORDED
presumably local SPECIMEN handstamp (12x1.5mm), also with partial
strike of receiving authority handstamp "Colonie de Gabon et du
Congo Francais/ Direction de L'interieur." Unused, diagonal pressed
crease, sound appearance. Probably a unique combination with double
SPECIMEN handstamp thus. From the Gabon UPU archive.
Automatically generated translation:
GABON RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1905 KEVII 7 ½ d blue-green & carmine wmk MCA (SG 65) with rolled gold impression of at UNRECORDED presumably local SPECIMEN handstamp (12 x1.5 mm), well, with partial strike of receiving authority handstamp "Colonie de Gabon et you Congo Francais / Direction de L'interieur. " Unused, diagonal pressed crease, sound appearance. Probably an unique combination with rolled gold SPECIMEN handstamp thus. From the Gabon Universal Postal Union archive.
& ...more GABON RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1905 KEVII 7½d blue-green &
carmine wmk MCA (SG 65) with DOUBLE IMPRESSION of an UNRECORDED
presumably local SPECIMEN handstamp (12x1.5mm), also with partial
strike of receiving authority handstamp "Colonie de Gabon et du
Congo Francais/ Direction de L'interieur." Unused, diagonal pressed
crease, sound appearance. Probably a unique combination with double
SPECIMEN handstamp thus. From the Gabon UPU archive.
Automatically generated translation:
GABON RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1905 KEVII 7 ½ d blue-green & carmine wmk MCA (SG 65) with rolled gold impression of at UNRECORDED presumably local SPECIMEN handstamp (12 x1.5 mm), well, with partial strike of receiving authority handstamp "Colonie de Gabon et you Congo Francais / Direction de L'interieur. " Unused, diagonal pressed crease, sound appearance. Probably an unique combination with rolled gold SPECIMEN handstamp thus. From the Gabon Universal Postal Union archive.
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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 1854 (D)
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 Sun
Yat ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 Sun Yat
Sen Fourth Issue: FULL SET of the February-issued denominations to
the $10 and $20 top values. All in strips of three affixed to
pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements,
subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN /
COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger
page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Minor imperfections,
markedly superior condition to the norm. Unique and philatelically
important group proving distribution of this issue in normal unused
and undefaced state as specimens through the UPU. A wonderfully
colourful array.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 Sun Yat Sen Fourth Issue: abundance SET of the February-issued denominations to the $10 and $20 top values. All in strips of three affixed to pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Minor determinant imperfections, markedly superior condition to the norm. Unique and philatelically the crucial group proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the Universal Postal Union. A wonderfully colourful array.
Yat ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 Sun Yat
Sen Fourth Issue: FULL SET of the February-issued denominations to
the $10 and $20 top values. All in strips of three affixed to
pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements,
subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN /
COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger
page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Minor imperfections,
markedly superior condition to the norm. Unique and philatelically
important group proving distribution of this issue in normal unused
and undefaced state as specimens through the UPU. A wonderfully
colourful array.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 Sun Yat Sen Fourth Issue: abundance SET of the February-issued denominations to the $10 and $20 top values. All in strips of three affixed to pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Minor determinant imperfections, markedly superior condition to the norm. Unique and philatelically the crucial group proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the Universal Postal Union. A wonderfully colourful array.
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Lot 1857 (D)
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 KGVI ...more
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 KGVI
Definitives: Complete group of the three values (colour changes)
issued in 1941. All in strips of three, each stamp perforated
SPECIMEN in the usual manner for the UPU, affixed to piece of
ledger page and further handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN /
COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger
page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Markedly superior
condition to the norm. A unique and philatelically important group.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 KGVI definitive: Complete group of the three values (color changes) issued in 1941. All in strips of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the usual manner for the Universal Postal Union, affixed to piece of ledger page and further handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Markedly superior condition to the norm. A unique and philatelically the crucial group.
Definitives: Complete group of the three values (colour changes)
issued in 1941. All in strips of three, each stamp perforated
SPECIMEN in the usual manner for the UPU, affixed to piece of
ledger page and further handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN /
COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger
page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Markedly superior
condition to the norm. A unique and philatelically important group.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 KGVI definitive: Complete group of the three values (color changes) issued in 1941. All in strips of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the usual manner for the Universal Postal Union, affixed to piece of ledger page and further handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Markedly superior condition to the norm. A unique and philatelically the crucial group.
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Lot 1860 (D)
Mi
197
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1940 10fr ...more
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1940 10fr
Madonna von Dux (Zu 150 / Mi 197). A strip of three affixed to
piece of ledger page, without any specimen defacements,
subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN /
COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger
page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Unique and
philatelically important item proving distribution of this issue in
normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the UPU.
Attractive & popular stamp, rare thus.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1940 10 fr madonna from Dux (to 150 / Michel 197). A strip of three affixed to piece of ledger page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Unique and philatelically the crucial item proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the Universal Postal Union. Attractive & popular stamp, rare thus.
Madonna von Dux (Zu 150 / Mi 197). A strip of three affixed to
piece of ledger page, without any specimen defacements,
subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN /
COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger
page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Unique and
philatelically important item proving distribution of this issue in
normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the UPU.
Attractive & popular stamp, rare thus.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1940 10 fr madonna from Dux (to 150 / Michel 197). A strip of three affixed to piece of ledger page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Unique and philatelically the crucial item proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the Universal Postal Union. Attractive & popular stamp, rare thus.
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Lot 1863 (D)
SG
57
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1940 KGVI ...more
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1940 KGVI
Definitives 1s3d light blue (SG 57): The solitary value issued in
1940 in strip of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the usual
manner for the UPU, affixed to piece of ledger page and further
handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in
red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the Mauritania Post
Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the
Mauritania handstamp. Markedly superior condition to the norm.
Unique and philatelically important.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1940 KGVI definitive 1 s3 d diet blue (SG 57) : The solitary value issued in 1940 in strip of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the usual manner for the Universal Postal Union, affixed to piece of ledger page and further handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Markedly superior condition to the norm. Unique and philatelically the crucial.
Definitives 1s3d light blue (SG 57): The solitary value issued in
1940 in strip of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the usual
manner for the UPU, affixed to piece of ledger page and further
handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in
red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the Mauritania Post
Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the
Mauritania handstamp. Markedly superior condition to the norm.
Unique and philatelically important.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1940 KGVI definitive 1 s3 d diet blue (SG 57) : The solitary value issued in 1940 in strip of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the usual manner for the Universal Postal Union, affixed to piece of ledger page and further handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Markedly superior condition to the norm. Unique and philatelically the crucial.
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Lot 1867 (D)
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 KGVI ...more
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 KGVI
Definitives: Complete group of all nine of the values issued in
1941. All in strips of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the
usual manner for the UPU, affixed to ledger page and handstamped
with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple.
Sent from the UPU in Berne to the Mauritania Post Office where they
were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania
handstamp. Odd minor imperfections as usual for these, although
markedly superior condition to the norm. A unique and
philatelically important group, a colourful array!
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 KGVI definitive: Complete group of all nine of the values issued in 1941. All in strips of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the usual manner for the Universal Postal Union, affixed to ledger page and handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Odd minor determinant imperfections as usual for hypothesis, although markedly superior condition to the norm. A unique and philatelically the crucial group, a colourful array!
Definitives: Complete group of all nine of the values issued in
1941. All in strips of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the
usual manner for the UPU, affixed to ledger page and handstamped
with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple.
Sent from the UPU in Berne to the Mauritania Post Office where they
were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania
handstamp. Odd minor imperfections as usual for these, although
markedly superior condition to the norm. A unique and
philatelically important group, a colourful array!
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1941 KGVI definitive: Complete group of all nine of the values issued in 1941. All in strips of three, each stamp perforated SPECIMEN in the usual manner for the Universal Postal Union, affixed to ledger page and handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Odd minor determinant imperfections as usual for hypothesis, although markedly superior condition to the norm. A unique and philatelically the crucial group, a colourful array!
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Lot 2184 (D)
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1921
BENASERS ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1921 BENASERS
10ch on 6ch and 1kr on 12ch both in strips of three affixed to
pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements,
subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN /
COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger
page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Some imperfections
(surface faults). Unique and philatelically important proving
distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as
specimens through the UPU. An excellent expertising reference for
the surcharges.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1921 BENASERS 10 ch on 6 ch and 1 kr on 12 ch both in strips of three affixed to pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Some imperfections (surface faults). Unique and philatelically the crucial proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the Universal Postal Union. At excellent expertising reference for the surcharges.
BENASERS ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1921 BENASERS
10ch on 6ch and 1kr on 12ch both in strips of three affixed to
pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements,
subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN /
COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger
page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Some imperfections
(surface faults). Unique and philatelically important proving
distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as
specimens through the UPU. An excellent expertising reference for
the surcharges.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1921 BENASERS 10 ch on 6 ch and 1 kr on 12 ch both in strips of three affixed to pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Some imperfections (surface faults). Unique and philatelically the crucial proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the Universal Postal Union. At excellent expertising reference for the surcharges.
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Lot 2210 (D)
MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1902 KEVII
1d ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1902 KEVII 1d
POSTCARDS, REPLY PAID CARDS & REGISTRATION ENVELOPE (7 items) all
overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET
TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed
to archive ledger sheet. A unique group sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Madagascar Post Office where they were defaced with the
Madagascar handstamp. Rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1902 KEVII 1 d POSTCARDS, reply PAID CARDS & registration ENVELOPE (7 items) all overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet. A unique group sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. Rare, cider attractive.
1d ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1902 KEVII 1d
POSTCARDS, REPLY PAID CARDS & REGISTRATION ENVELOPE (7 items) all
overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET
TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed
to archive ledger sheet. A unique group sent from the UPU in Berne
to the Madagascar Post Office where they were defaced with the
Madagascar handstamp. Rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1902 KEVII 1 d POSTCARDS, reply PAID CARDS & registration ENVELOPE (7 items) all overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet. A unique group sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. Rare, cider attractive.
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Lot 2213 (D)
MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1912 KEVII
½d ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1912 KEVII ½d
green POSTCARDS (3) overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with
circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE /
MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet headed Nigeria
du Sud with count 3 cartes postales de ½ penny received 11 Juillet
1911 which seems to contest the stated H&G issue date of 1912.
A unique trio sent from the UPU in Berne to the Madagascar Post
Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. VF,
rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1912 KEVII ½ d green POSTCARDS (3) overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet headed Nigeria you brew with count 3 cartes postales de ½ penny received 11 Juillet 1911 which seems to contest the stated H&G issue date of 1912. A unique trio sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. VF, rare, cider attractive.
½d ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1912 KEVII ½d
green POSTCARDS (3) overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with
circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE /
MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet headed Nigeria
du Sud with count 3 cartes postales de ½ penny received 11 Juillet
1911 which seems to contest the stated H&G issue date of 1912.
A unique trio sent from the UPU in Berne to the Madagascar Post
Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. VF,
rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1912 KEVII ½ d green POSTCARDS (3) overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet headed Nigeria you brew with count 3 cartes postales de ½ penny received 11 Juillet 1911 which seems to contest the stated H&G issue date of 1912. A unique trio sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. VF, rare, cider attractive.
Filat AG
Lot 2214 (D)
MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII
1d ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 1d
carmine on buff POSTCARDS (3) and pair of 2d REGISTRATION ENVELOPES
overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET
TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed
to archive ledger sheet headed Soudan Nigeria with Enveloppes,
cartes postales. A unique group sent from the UPU in Berne to the
Madagascar Post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar
handstamp. VF, rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 1 d carmine on buff POSTCARDS (3) and pair of 2 d registration ENVELOPES overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet headed Soudan Nigeria with Enveloppes, cartes postales. A unique group sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. VF, rare, cider attractive.
1d ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 1d
carmine on buff POSTCARDS (3) and pair of 2d REGISTRATION ENVELOPES
overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET
TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed
to archive ledger sheet headed Soudan Nigeria with Enveloppes,
cartes postales. A unique group sent from the UPU in Berne to the
Madagascar Post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar
handstamp. VF, rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 1 d carmine on buff POSTCARDS (3) and pair of 2 d registration ENVELOPES overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet headed Soudan Nigeria with Enveloppes, cartes postales. A unique group sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. VF, rare, cider attractive.
Filat AG
Lot 2215 (D)
MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII
1d ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 1d
and 1908 KEVII ½d surcharged carmine on buff REPLY PAID POSTCARDS
(8) overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET
TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed
to archive ledger sheet headed Nigeria with cartes avec reponses
and count 8. A unique group sent from the UPU in Berne to the
Madagascar Post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar
handstamp. VF, rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 1 d and 1908 KEVII ½ d surcharged carmine on buff reply PAID POSTCARDS (8) overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet headed Nigeria with cartes avec reponses and count 8. A unique group sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. VF, rare, cider attractive.
1d ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 1d
and 1908 KEVII ½d surcharged carmine on buff REPLY PAID POSTCARDS
(8) overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET
TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed
to archive ledger sheet headed Nigeria with cartes avec reponses
and count 8. A unique group sent from the UPU in Berne to the
Madagascar Post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar
handstamp. VF, rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 1 d and 1908 KEVII ½ d surcharged carmine on buff reply PAID POSTCARDS (8) overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. Affixed to archive ledger sheet headed Nigeria with cartes avec reponses and count 8. A unique group sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. VF, rare, cider attractive.
Filat AG
Lot 2224 (D)
MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII
5c ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 5c
on ½d & 10c on 1d NEWSPAPER WRAPPERS overprinted "SPECIMEN" and
handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE
BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. A pair sent from the UPU in Berne to
the Madagascar Post Office where they were defaced with the
Madagascar handstamp. Couple folds, VF, rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 5 c on ½ d & 10 c on 1 d NEWSPAPER WRAPPERS overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. A pair sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. Couple folds, VF, rare, cider attractive.
5c ...more MADAGASCAR UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 5c
on ½d & 10c on 1d NEWSPAPER WRAPPERS overprinted "SPECIMEN" and
handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE
BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. A pair sent from the UPU in Berne to
the Madagascar Post Office where they were defaced with the
Madagascar handstamp. Couple folds, VF, rare, most attractive.
Automatically generated translation:
MADAGASCAR Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1903 KEVII 5 c on ½ d & 10 c on 1 d NEWSPAPER WRAPPERS overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped with circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" in red. A pair sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Madagascar post Office where they were defaced with the Madagascar handstamp. Couple folds, VF, rare, cider attractive.
Filat AG
Lot 4798 (D)
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1917-21:
KGV ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1917-21: KGV
values comprising 25c, 75c & 5R all ovptd SPECIMEN. Stamps all in
strips of three affixed to two portions of ledger page and
handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in
red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the Mauritania Post
Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the
Mauritania handstamp. Condition with imperfections as usual for
these, a nonetheless unique and philatelically important group.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1917-21: KGV values comprising 25 c, 75 c & 5 R all ovptd SPECIMEN. Stamps all in strips of three affixed to two portion of ledger page and handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Condition with imperfections as usual for hypothesis, a nonetheless unique and philatelically the crucial group.
KGV ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1917-21: KGV
values comprising 25c, 75c & 5R all ovptd SPECIMEN. Stamps all in
strips of three affixed to two portions of ledger page and
handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in
red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the Mauritania Post
Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the
Mauritania handstamp. Condition with imperfections as usual for
these, a nonetheless unique and philatelically important group.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1917-21: KGV values comprising 25 c, 75 c & 5 R all ovptd SPECIMEN. Stamps all in strips of three affixed to two portion of ledger page and handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Condition with imperfections as usual for hypothesis, a nonetheless unique and philatelically the crucial group.
Filat AG
Lot 4799 (D)
SG
72&73
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1922: KGV ...more
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1922: KGV
Locally overprinted values comprising 1c & 10c (SG 72&73) all
WITHOUT USUAL SPECIMEN OVPT. Three of each affixed to portions of
ledger page and handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION /
MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the
Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page
and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Condition with imperfections
as usual for these, a nonetheless unique and philatelically
important group proving distribution of this issue as specimens
through the UPU.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1922: KGV Locally overprinted values comprising 1 c & 10 c (SG 72&73) all WITHOUT USUAL SPECIMEN OVPT. Three of each affixed to portion of ledger page and handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Condition with imperfections as usual for hypothesis, a nonetheless unique and philatelically the crucial group proving distribution of this issue as specimens through the Universal Postal Union.
Locally overprinted values comprising 1c & 10c (SG 72&73) all
WITHOUT USUAL SPECIMEN OVPT. Three of each affixed to portions of
ledger page and handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION /
MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the
Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page
and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Condition with imperfections
as usual for these, a nonetheless unique and philatelically
important group proving distribution of this issue as specimens
through the UPU.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1922: KGV Locally overprinted values comprising 1 c & 10 c (SG 72&73) all WITHOUT USUAL SPECIMEN OVPT. Three of each affixed to portion of ledger page and handstamped with 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Condition with imperfections as usual for hypothesis, a nonetheless unique and philatelically the crucial group proving distribution of this issue as specimens through the Universal Postal Union.
Filat AG
Lot 5029 (D)
SG
10-18
1902 KEVII ½d - 10/- (SG 10-18). Full Set overprinted SPECIMEN ...more
1902 KEVII ½d - 10/- (SG 10-18). Full Set overprinted SPECIMEN
subsequently affixed to ledger pages by the Natal Post Office as
they did to specimen stamps received by them from the UPU. An
interesting unique specimen group on neat pieces from the Natal
archives which was distributed in the early 1980's. VF.
Automatically generated translation:
1902 KEVII ½ d - 10 / - (SG 10-18). Abundance Set overprinted SPECIMEN subsequently affixed to ledger pages by the Natal post Office as they did to specimen stamps received by them from the Universal Postal Union. At interesting unique specimen group on neat pieces from the Natal archives which what distributed in the early 1980s. VF.
subsequently affixed to ledger pages by the Natal Post Office as
they did to specimen stamps received by them from the UPU. An
interesting unique specimen group on neat pieces from the Natal
archives which was distributed in the early 1980's. VF.
Automatically generated translation:
1902 KEVII ½ d - 10 / - (SG 10-18). Abundance Set overprinted SPECIMEN subsequently affixed to ledger pages by the Natal post Office as they did to specimen stamps received by them from the Universal Postal Union. At interesting unique specimen group on neat pieces from the Natal archives which what distributed in the early 1980s. VF.
Filat AG
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.
Filat AG
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.
Filat AG
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.
Filat AG
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 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.
Filat AG
Lot 1846 (D)
SG
52-55
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1918 KGV
High ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1918 KGV High
Values 2/6, 5/-, 10/- & £1 (SG 52-55). All in strips of three, each
stamp overprinted SPECIMEN Type D12a in the usual manner for the
UPU, affixed together to portion of ledger page and additionally
handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION /
MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the
Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page
and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Minor imperfections as usual
for these. A unique and philatelically important group, a
magnificently colourful array!
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1918 KGV High Values 2 / 6, 5 / -, 10 / - & £1 (SG 52-55). All in strips of three, each stamp overprinted SPECIMEN type D12 an in the usual manner for the Universal Postal Union, affixed together to dose of ledger page and additionally handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Minor determinant imperfections as usual for hypothesis. A unique and philatelically the crucial group, a magnificently colourful array!
High ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1918 KGV High
Values 2/6, 5/-, 10/- & £1 (SG 52-55). All in strips of three, each
stamp overprinted SPECIMEN Type D12a in the usual manner for the
UPU, affixed together to portion of ledger page and additionally
handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION /
MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the
Mauritania Post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page
and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Minor imperfections as usual
for these. A unique and philatelically important group, a
magnificently colourful array!
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1918 KGV High Values 2 / 6, 5 / -, 10 / - & £1 (SG 52-55). All in strips of three, each stamp overprinted SPECIMEN type D12 an in the usual manner for the Universal Postal Union, affixed together to dose of ledger page and additionally handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Minor determinant imperfections as usual for hypothesis. A unique and philatelically the crucial group, a magnificently colourful array!
Filat AG
Lot 1853 (D)
MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1938-41
Sun ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1938-41 Sun
Yat Sen Third Issue: Eight various denominations to the $10 and $20
top values. All in strips of three affixed to pieces of ledger
page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped
with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in
red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the Mauritania Post
Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the
Mauritania handstamp. Unique and philatelically important group
proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced
state as specimens through the UPU. A wonderfully colourful array.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1938-41 Sun Yat Sen Third Issue: Eight various denominations to the $10 and $20 top values. All in strips of three affixed to pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Unique and philatelically the crucial group proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the Universal Postal Union. A wonderfully colourful array.
Sun ...more MAURITANIA UPU ARCHIVE RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1938-41 Sun
Yat Sen Third Issue: Eight various denominations to the $10 and $20
top values. All in strips of three affixed to pieces of ledger
page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped
with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in
red-purple. Sent from the UPU in Berne to the Mauritania Post
Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the
Mauritania handstamp. Unique and philatelically important group
proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced
state as specimens through the UPU. A wonderfully colourful array.
Automatically generated translation:
MAURITANIA Universal Postal Union archive RECEIVING AUTHORITY SPECIMENS: 1938-41 Sun Yat Sen Third Issue: Eight various denominations to the $10 and $20 top values. All in strips of three affixed to pieces of ledger page, without any specimen defacements, subsequently handstamped with large part 3-line "SPECIMEN / COLLECTION / MAURITANIE" in red-purple. Sent from the Universal Postal Union in Berne to the Mauritania post Office where they were affixed to the ledger page and tied by the Mauritania handstamp. Unique and philatelically the crucial group proving distribution of this issue in normal unused and undefaced state as specimens through the Universal Postal Union. A wonderfully colourful array.
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