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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF R
BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS
THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS
R 13 MARCH 2014
69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET www.spink.com
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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES
13 MARCH 2014
LONDON
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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee COINS UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)
SALE CALENDAR 2014 STAMPS 12 March 13 March 22 March 14 April 29 April 14 May 7 June 18 June 10 July 20 September
The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902 Featuring Occupation and Siege Issues The Harry Birkhead Collection The “Foxley” Collections of British Guiana and British Honduras The Collector’s Series Sale The Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Great Britain The Collector’s Series Sale Specialised Great Britain Stamp Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The “Garrison” Collection of New Guinea “G.R.I.” Surcharges The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale
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The “Khalifa” Collection of Islamic Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative
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Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria
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The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
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The Collector’s Series Sale
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An Evening of Exceptional Wines
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COINS 26 March 26/27 March 3 April 9/10 May 25/26 June 21 August 22/23 September 15 November 3/4 December
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BANKNOTES 3 April 15/16 April 9/10 May 15 July 21 August 30 September 1/2 October 15 November
The Collector’s Series World Banknotes The Collector’s Series World Banknotes The Collector’s Series World Banknotes World Banknotes The Collector’s Series
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MEDALS 24 April 24 July 20 November BONDS AND SHARES 3 April 9/10 May 30 May 21 August 15 November 28 November AUTOGRAPHS 9/10 May WINES 20 March
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Extensions Please see important changes to our Terms and Conditions for Buyers in regard to Extensions published at the back of this catalogue. Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 3.4 of our Terms and Conditions for Buyers. Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which will be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spink to the Expert Committee for choice.
Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with our normal Terms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoice payment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges. Extensions requested on account of condition will not be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as having faults or defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description. Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot. It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.
Notes Concerning Descriptions GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description: mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part or entirely removed part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged unmounted mint original gum as issued unused without gum COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion entire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents cover an envelope
Symbols and Abbreviations 刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ អ + អ B
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var. cat. c.d.s.
unmounted mint unused used block of four block larger than four used on cover, entire letter, etc. on piece variety, varieties catalogue, catalogue value circular datestamp
d.s. h.s. ᔛ A ᔛ S ᔛ C ᔛ E ᔛ P
F R
datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint
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FOREWORD This beautifully illustrated catalogue, which presents the two collections of British Guiana and British Honduras formed by an overseas Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society, contains a wealth of fascinating specialist material that was assembled over a 50 year period. The variety of provenances, going back as far as Seybold, Lord Crawford and Manus, confirms the quality of what is on offer, while the breadth of the material, covering not only the classic stamps and postal history but many specialised areas, should provide something for every taste. The stamps are supported in particular by many rare essays, proofs and specimens, while there are specialised studies of revenues, forgeries and rare cancellations on cover. An obvious attempt has been made, particularly so far as British Guiana postal history is concerned, to collect a wide range of rates and routes. The far smaller mail service of British Honduras presents a greater challenge but the offering includes almost certainly the most extensive collection of Belize 19th century transit mail to and from Guatemala and Central America, with its wide range of forwarding agent markings, extant today. The owner started specialising in the British West Indies over 60 years ago. He joined the British West Indies Study Circle in 1971, just after the International at Earls Court, when he was inspired by the many great BWI collections on display there, including those of Sir Henry Tucker and Morris Ludington, and soon after the three great British Guiana sales of the Fred Small (‘Great’), Louise Boyd Dale and Bill Townsend collections. Although he was not active at those auctions, the overhang of British Guiana material lasted through the 1970s and provided ample opportunity to pick up decent material at reasonable prices. The De La Rue Archive sales of the late 1970s provided further opportunity for shrewd buys by those who could recognise its relative importance. Since then there have been hardly any great British Guiana collections coming to market, the best being the Derek Nathan collection that was broken down in a number of auctions between 2005 and 2008. Many of the choice pieces in the British Guiana section are ex-Nathan, including some of the outstanding range of proofs and specimens for the 1876 ship definitives. Other areas of note are the studies of the 1882 Baldwin printings and the 1897 Jubilee issues featuring two unique ‘missing stop’ varieties. The British Honduras is also a remarkable but inevitably narrower assembly. Apart from the transit mail mentioned above there are several early die proofs and mint blocks that were missing from the relatively small Tucker/Richards collection that Spink auctioned in 2005. More recently (2009) there has been the sale of the Dr. Joan Harper collection but neither of those sales approached the sheer depth and variety of the Ralph Hart British Honduras sold by R. Maresch in Toronto in 1978. Indeed, the collection offered here (including many ex-Hart items) is the best specialised sale since Hart, in coverage if not in value. Especially noteworthy is the completeness of the KE-KGV definitive sets in mint blocks. It is hard to believe that the discrimination that is evident when one comes to scrutinise the contents of these collections could have been acquired without the knowledge gained through active membership of the British West Indies Study Circle and access to its excellent quarterly Bulletin. Come and join us! Peter Ford, FRPSL Chairman of Committee, British West Indies Study Circle
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue. The Terms of that notice must be complied with fully under all circumstances. Please note that bidders who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility. Spink is pleased to continue to offer our brand new on-line bidding platform Spink Live for no charge through www.spink.com.
THURSDAY 13 MARCH 2014 First Session at 10.00 a.m. (Lots 1001-1424)
BRITISH GUIANA EARLY LETTERS AND HANDSTAMPS Demerara 1001
1800 (11 July) entire letter (partially severed panels) from “Rio Essequibo” to Sharon, Connecticut, USA, marked “Per Favour Capt Savilles, Boston”, showing “27/AV” Bishopmark, “SHIP” and “BOSTON” handstamps, and manuscript “10” domestic delivery charge. The letter, from Jonathan Roberts to his wife, describes a difficult trading environment: “I say dam the hole generation. A man my blood is to worm to think on them” (sic). A very early letter from Demerara. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, April 2007 1002
1003
1004
1805 (2 July) entire (addressee’s name excised) to London, marked “p. pacquet”, rated “4/-” and showing, on reverse across join, superb “DEMERARA” horseshoe d.s. (Proud Type PS3; nearly two years earlier than recorded) partly overstruck by red arrival c.d.s. (17.9) and, on face, red Inspector’s Crown h.s. Photo
£300-400
1807 (23 Feb.) entire letter to London, marked “p. Packet” and “1oz”, rated “8/-” and showing, on reverse across join, very fine “DEMERARA” horseshoe d.s. (Type PS3; crossed by vertical filing crease) touched by red arrival c.d.s. (16.8) and, on face, red Inspector’s Crown; the entire a little soiled and with half the top flap missing which affects the top of the face panel. Photo
£250-300
1810 (8 June) entire letter to London, rated “2/-” and showing, on reverse, fine “DEMERARA” horseshoe datestamp with “1801” year date error (Type PS3) and red arrival c.d.s. (19.8); small part of top flap torn away through opening. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Shields-Forshaw, November 1979 M. Jackson, November 2004 1005
1815 (10 Feb.) entire letter ex the “McCalmont” correspondence from Berbice to Belfast per Falmouth Packet, marked “p Packet”, rated “2/6” (deleted), “3/3” (deleted) and “6/6” and showing, on reverse across join, a mainly fine strike of “DEMERARA” large fleuron d.s. (Type PS4) and red arrival d.s. Photo PROVENANCE:
Shields-Forshaw, November 1979
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£200-250
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, Early Letters and Handstamps, Demerara - contd.
1006 1006
1820 (17 Apr.) missionary entire letter from George Bellamy in Georgetown to the Secretary of the Wesleyan Mission in London, rated “2/2” and showing, on reverse, fine strike of the very scarce “DEMERARY/21 APR 1820” two-line d.s. (Type PS6, State 2) and, on face, small St. Kitts fleuron d.s. (3.5); the face panel with minor tear. A most unusual routing. Photo
£450-500
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, July 2005 1007
1008
1009
1010
1827 (18 June) entire letter to Madeira and re-addressed to London, rated “2/2” (deleted) and showing handstruck “2” with, on reverse, fair to fine small “DEMERARA” d.s. (Type PS8) partly overstruck by red London arrival c.d.s. (17.8)
£100-120
1836 (31 May) entire letter to Roxburg Mass., USA, marked “via Halifax” and “care of Messers J. Cunard Co Halifax”, rated “8” and showing “SHIP” and Boston datestamp, all in red; the entire with part of reverse top flap torn away
£80-100
1845 (18 Nov.) entire letter to Inverness, marked “paid 1/-” in red, showing London transit d.s. (20.12) and, on reverse, red “DEMERARA” double-arc d.s. (Type D2; date unclear) along with Edinburgh transit and arrival (23.12) datestamps. Also 1844 (2 Feb.) entire letter to London showing, on reverse, crudely assisted Demerara double-arc d.s. Scarce
£60-80
1847 (19 Mar.) entire letter/prices current (some splitting and wear along folds) to USA showing handstruck “7”, “SHIP” h.s. and “BRIDGEPORT/CT” datestamp (22.4), all struck in red; also 1837 (24 Feb.) missionary entire letter from Georgetown to London, rated “1/1” and “2” and showing, on reverse, framed “LIVERPOOL/SHIP LETTER” and red arrival d.s. (3.5)
£100-120
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1858 (30 Jan.) complete “Royal Gazette” newspaper addressed to a subscriber in Leguan Island and showing red crayon “1” and Demerara double-arc d.s. for 1st February, readdressed to Miss Birch, Comber Co. Down, Ireland and showing rare “B G/L” c.d.s. (Type D2; a little over-inked) for 8th February; the newspaper a little discoloured and with some small faults as to be expected with an item of this kind. Rare. Photo
£500-600
Berbice 1012
1805 (15 Feb.) entire letter ex the “McCalmont” correspondence to London, rated “1/8” and showing, on reverse, Liverpool transit datestamp, manuscript “Recd. and forwarded by your mo. obt. servts. Rawlins and Baggot” and red arrival c.d.s. (16.4). The earliest recorded despatch from Berbice. Photo PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, July 2005 Photo for lot 12 appears on page 11
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£250-300
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, Early Letters and Handstamps, Berbice - contd.
1013 1013
1813 (4 Oct.) entire letter ex the “McCalmont” correspondence to Belfast, market “p. Packet”, rated “2/6” (deleted), “3/9” (deleted) and “3/3” and showing, on reverse, superb “Berbice, 5th/Oct. 1813” two-line d.s. (unrecorded by Proud). The only recorded example. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Leslie Ray, December 2001 M. Jackson, November 2004 1014
1015
1814 (20 June) entire (addressee’s name expunged) to Amsterdam, marked “Paid 3/8” in red and with manuscript “10”, showing red London tombstone transit d.s. (8.8) with, on reverse, fair to fine “Berbice, 22 June 1814” d.s. (Type PS3; nine months earlier than recorded) partly overstruck by red “FOREIGN/1814” d.s.; the entire with some light discolouration and central vertical filing crease. Photo
£250-300
1815 (26 Apr.) entire letter ex the “McCalmont” correspondence to Belfast, marked “p. Packet”, rated “5/-” (deleted) and “6/6” and showing, on reverse, fair to fine strike of “Berbice, 13th May, 1815” straight-line d.s. (Type PS3); the entire with large part of reverse top flap torn away just clear of the datestamp. Rare. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Leslie Ray, December 2001 1016
1815 (5 Dec.) entire letter from John Linnan at the Hope & Experiment Plantation ex the “McCalmont” correspondence to Belfast, rated “2/4” (deleted), “2/7” (deleted) and “2/11” and showing, on reverse across join, fair to fine strike of “BERBICE/2 Dec. 1815” two-line d.s. (unrecorded by Proud) partly overstruck by red arrival c.d.s. (4.2.16). Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Leslie Ray, December 2001 1017
1819 (13 July) entire letter ex the “McCalmont” correspondence to Belfast, marked “p. Packet”, rated “5/6” (deleted), “5/9” (deleted) and “6/8” and showing, on reverse, very fine “BERBICE/JULY 23, 1819” two-line d.s. (Type PS2 State 2) with red arrival d.s. (15.9) alongside. Photo PROVENANCE:
Leslie Ray, December 2001 M. Jackson, November 2004 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£250-300
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1014
1017
1015
1016
1018
1019
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, Early Letters and Handstamps, Berbice - contd. 1018
1019
1825 (26 Jan.) entire to London, rated “2/2” and showing, on reverse, fine “BERBICE/Jan. 26th 1825” two-line d.s. (Type PS2 State 2) and red arrival c.d.s. (5.4); the face panel with heavy horizontal filing crease and part recipient’s notation. Photo
£200-250
1832 (23 Jan.) entire letter ex the “McCalmont” correspondence to Belfast, rated “3/4” (deleted) and “2/8” and showing, on reverse, very fine “BERBICE/Jan. 23 1831” two-line d.s. (Type PS7 with year date error) and light arrival d.s. across join. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Leslie Ray, December 2001 M. Jackson, November 2004 1020
1837 (24 Sept.) entire to London headed “Consignees Letter”, marked “p Alex Robertson”, rated “1/4” showing London “Crown/EXEMPT SHIP LR” h.s. in red (crossed by vertical filing crease) with, on reverse, step-type “SHIP LETTER/DOVER” and red arrival c.d.s. (21.11). Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, April 2007 1021
1840 (30 Jan.) missionary entire to London, rated “2/5” and showing, on reverse across join, fine “Berbice, Jan. 30/1840” two-line d.s. (Type PS8, latest recorded date) and red arrival c.d.s. (26.3). Rare. Photo
£200-250
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Shields-Forshaw, November 1979 1022
1023
1841 (20 Mar. ) missionary entire to London, rated “1/-” and showing, on reverse across join, “BERBICE MAR 23 1841” straight-line d.s. (Type PS9) partly overstruck by red arrival c.d.s. (6.5). Rare. Photo
£400-500
1842 (Dec.), 1843 (May) and 1846 (16 May) missionary entire letters (2) and entire to London, two rated “1/-” and the last rated “2/-” and each showing, on reverse, fair to fine strikes of seriffed “BERBICE” double-arc d.s. (Type D1) and red arrival c.d.s.
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Shields-Forshaw, November 1979 1024
1846 (23 Nov.) missionary entire letter to London, showing fine strike of the rare handstruck “1⁄ 2 ” (Type A2; early date of use) with, on reverse, fine strike of seriffed “BERBICE” double-arc d.s. (Type D1); the face panel crossed by heavy horizontal filing crease. Photo Photos also appear on page 11
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£200-250
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1022
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, Early Letters and Handstamps, Berbice - contd.
1025 1025
1863 (6 July) prepaid double rate missionary entire letter to London, showing red crayon “10” and, on reverse, “NEW AMSTERDAM” double-ring fleuron d.s. (Type D3) and Demerara transit c.d.s. The only recorded example of the New Amsterdam fleuron used as a Paid mark; the top reverse flap with repaired tear which just impinges on datestamp. Photo
£400-500
Note: The Berbice P.O. was not issued with a Paid mark. Evidently the Postmaster decided to use the New Amsterdam fleuron instead. This cover is referred to in Townsend & Howe, p.367 PROVENANCE:
Shields-Forshaw, November 1979 Incoming Mail 1026
1790 (15 May) entire letter from Barbados addressed to “Mr Hugh McCalmont, Demerara”, marked “p favor of, Mr Austin”. Interesting contents. Photo
£150-200
Transit Mail 1027
1857 (16 Dec.) entire letter from Ciudad Bolivar to Hamburg, marked “Via Demerara”, showing red crayon “16” and manuscript “10”, French “GB/2F” accountancy h.s. (Salles 3047) with, on reverse, Demerara double-arc d.s. (9.1), red London transit c.d.s. (5.2) and arrival c.d.s. Photo
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£120-150
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GREAT BRITAIN USED IN BRITISH GUIANA “A03” Georgetown (Demerara)
1028 1028 ័
1d. rose-red pair, RG-RH, neatly tied by “A03” obliterator on small piece and showing “DEMERARA/MY 10/59” c.d.s. alongside, fine. S.G. Z1, £700. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
J. Grant Glassco, November 1969
1029
1034
1029
ᔛ
1d. rose-red, SI, with clear central “A03” obliterator, fine. S.G. Z1, £350. Photo
1030
ᔛ
4d. rose and 6d. lilac with wing-margin at right, both centrally cancelled “A03”, the former fine, the latter with short perfs. at left and at right. S.G. Z2-Z3, £300
£80-100
6d. lilac horizontal pair with wing-margin at right, both centrally cancelled “A03”; the right stamp with vertical crease and short perfs. at right. S.G. Z3, £240
£60-80
6d. lilac horizontal pair and a single tied by “A03” obliterator on piece showing “DEMERARA/JU 9/1858” double-arc d.s.; the centre stamp crossed by heavy vertical filing crease. S.G. Z3, £360
£60-80
6d. lilac just tied by “A03” obliterator on 1859 (10 Dec.) entire to London, showing red Paid arrival c.d.s. (2.1.60) with Demerara despatch datestamp on reverse; the 6d. with straight-edge at right and perfs. clipped at foot. A neat and attractive franking. S.G. Z3. Photo
£200-250
1/- green cancelled by fine “A03” obliterator, a few short perfs. at right otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. Z4, £1500. Photo
£500-600
1031
ᔛ
1032 ័
1033
1034
ᔛ
PROVENANCE:
André Bollen, February 1983
Photo for lot 1033 appears on page 33 15
£100-120
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS Great Britain used in British Guiana - contd. “A04” New Amsterdam (Berbice)
1035 1035
ᔛ
1036
1037
4d. rose with good legible strike of “A04” obliterator, fine. Holcombe Opinion (1989). S.G. Z7, £375. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
André Bollen, February 1983 1036
ᔛ
6d. lilac centrally cancelled by fine “A04” obliterator, some perfs. cut off at bottom right otherwise fine. S.G. Z8, £250. Photo
£80-100
PROVENANCE:
André Bollen, February 1983 1037
ᔛ
1/- green cancelled by legible central “A04” obliterator, fine. Rare. S.G. Z8, £2000. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
André Bollen, February 1983
1852 (1 JAN.) SURFACE-COLOURED PAPER
1038 1038
1039
刂
ᔛ
1039
1040
1c. black on magenta apparently unused without gum, a small example with margins on two sides, some small thinnings, crease at top and a little soiled, though free of the usual rubbings. A rare stamp. Friedl Certificate (1979) and Holcombe Opinion (1993). S.G. 9, £9000. Photo
£600-800
1c. black on magenta horizontal pair, good to large margins on three sides, touched at top, both cancelled by Demerara double-arc d.s. (date unclear), both with thins and other small faults though of good appearance. S.G. 9, £8500. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
Geo. Ginger J.M. Gingold 1040
ᔛ
1c. black on magenta, good to large margins on three sides, just cut-into at top left, clearly cancelled by “DEMERARA/AU 19/1853” double-arc d.s.; pressed horizontal and vertical creases and with small thin at top. S.G. 9, £4250. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM
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£250-300
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1042
1041 1041
ᔛ
4c. black on deep blue horizontal pair, small parts of margin in places, both cancelled by Demerara double-arc d.s. (date unclear); creases, surface abrasions, thins etc. as usually encountered with these delicate stamps. A rare multiple. S.G. 10, £18,000. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
de Coppet, April 1893 Webster, February 1942 1042
ᔛ
4c. black on deep blue, good margins, cancelled by “DEMERARA/JA 18/1853” double-arc d.s.; small thins, pressed creases and the usual surface abrasions, nevertheless a presentable example. S.G. 10, £9000. Photo
£300-400
1853 ONE CENT VERMILION
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
Imperforate Plate Proofs 1043
P ᔛ
1c. in black on wove paper, good to large margins, fine. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, April 2007 1044
ᔛ P
1c. in black on thick paper, very small margins virtually all round, fine. Photo
£100-120
1045
ᔛ P
1c. in reddish brown on gummed wove paper, large margins, fine. S.G. cat. £1100. Photo
£300-400
Issued Stamps 1046
1047
刂
ᔛ
A single unused without gum, small margins all round (close at lower left), small repaired tear at left. A good example of this rare stamp. S.G. 11, £5500. Photo
£250-300
A horizontal pair with good to large margins on three sides, the right stamp cut-into at foot, good colour, both clearly cancelled “B G/A 3 C” (Queenstown) dated 18 October 1855, two pressed creases not affecting appearance. A rare multiple. S.G. 11, £3200. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
G.H. Boucher, November 1945
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, 1853 One Cent Vermilion, Issued Stamps - contd.
––– Ex 1048 ––– 1048
ᔛ
Three singles, one with good to large margins, neatly cancelled by two part like strikes of Demerara double-arc d.s., one with close to good margins cancelled by “B G/A 3 C” c.d.s. (Williamstown) for 1 November 1855, the third with barely any margins and cancelled by two part strikes of a double-arc d.s.; the first with repaired internal tear and the second with small thin at top. S.G. 11, £4,800. Photo for two
£350-450
1857-59 ONE CENT
––– Ex 1049 ––– 1049
ᔛ
Dull red with good to large margins on three sides, cut-into at top right, clearly cancelled “B G/A 5 C” (Sparta) dated 19 February 1860, heavy vertical crease at left; brownish red with close to good margins, clearly cancelled “B G/A 5 C” for 21 March 1860; also three other used examples, all without margins and with faults, plus two reprints, one “used”. S.G. 11-12. Photo
£400-500
1853-55 FOUR CENTS Imperforate Plate Proof
1050 1050
ᔛ P
A single in black on thin card, small margins on three sides, touched at top left, pressed crease at foot otherwise fine. Photo
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£120-150
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March 13, 2014 - LONDON Issued Stamps
1051 1051 ័
Deep blue horizontal pair, the right stamp showing major retouch, small to good margins, tied by “DEMERARA/MR 16/1858” double-arc d.s. on piece, the left stamp with crease though of fine appearance. S.G. 18/18a, £2200. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
C. Ackerman “Great”, March 1970
1053
1052 1052 ័
1053
ᔛ
Blue with small to good margins, centrally cancelled by “B G/A 2 C” c.d.s. (Zorg) dated 3 August 1857 (day in manuscript) and affixed to small piece, fine. A very rare cancellation. R.P.S. Certificate (1970) S.G. 19, £700. Photo
£250-300
Blue with good even margins, centrally cancelled by “B G/E 6 C” c.d.s. (De Kinderen; unrecorded in Townsend and Howe) with “6” inverted dated 2 October, fine. S.G. 19, £700. Photo
£250-300
–––––––––––– Ex 1054 –––––––––––– 1054
ᔛ
The balance of the issue (13) in a range of shades, all with faults and/or cut-into, two with Demerara c.d.s., three with part double-arc d.s. (two are Berbice), one with “A04” and the others with 1st series code marks including A3C (Williamstown), A5C (Sparta), E5C (3; Mahaica), L (Leguan) and W (Wakenaam). A good lot well worth examination. S.G. 18-20, £9000+. Photo for selection
£1,000-1,200
Covers 1055
1856 (5 Dec.) envelope to Mahaicony, bearing 4c. blue with parts of margins in places, neatly tied by Demerara double-arc d.s. and showing another strike on reverse. Neat and attractive. S.G. 19. Photo Photo for lot 1055 appears on page 33 19
£200-250
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, 1853-55 Four Cents, Covers - contd.
1056
1056
1859 (7 Apr.) treble rate entire to Berbice, bearing 4c. pale blue horizontal strip of three retouched at foot, mainly good to large margins and tied by neat Demerara c.d.s., showing another strike on reverse along with arrival double-arc d.s. (9.4); the strip with defective lower left corner, lifted and now hinged to cover. B.P.A. Certificate (2004). S.G. 20a. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
John Seybold, April 1910 Consul Weinberger, May 2004
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1856 SURFACED-COLOURED PAPER
1057
1059
1058
1060 1061
1057
1058
ᔛ
刂
4c. black on magenta, type 4, outer corners cut, cancelled by “DEMERARA/JY 11/1855” double-arc d.s., thinned at left and with surface abrasions. S.G. 24, £12,000. Photo
£1,000-1,200
4c. black on rose-carmine, initialled “E.D.W.”, type 4, a remarkable unused example; thinned, repaired and with some other lesser faults. A major rarity. S.G. 25, £42,000. Photo
£2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:
J.M. Gringold Leslie Ray, December 2001 1059
ᔛ
4c. black on rose-carmine, initialled “E.D.W.”, type 1, cancelled by clear “B G/W” c.d.s. (Wakenaam) for 6 July 1856, repaired and with some other lesser faults. S.G. 25, £17,000. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, July 2005 1060
ᔛ
4c. black on rose-carmine, initialled “E.D.W.”, type 4, cancelled by part light strike of Demerara double-arc d.s., pressed horizontal crease, thins and some minor surface abrasions. S.G. 25, £17,000. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
J.M. Gringold Leslie Ray, December 2001 1061 ័
1856 (23 May) large part envelope addressed to Georgetown, bearing 4c. black on rosecarmine, initialled “E.D.W.”, cancelled and just tied by “DEMERARA/MY 23/1856” doublearc d.s. and with another strike on reverse; the 4c. with some surface damage along left side. S.G. 25, £17,000. Photo PROVENANCE:
Geo. Ginger Leslie Ray, December 2001
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£1,600-2,000
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana - contd.
1860-76 SHIP ISSUES Die Proof
1062 1062
ᔛ P
4c. complete die proof and value tablets for the 1c., 2c., 8c., 12c., 24c. and 72c. (2, one deleted and reimpressed) in black on surfaced paper (125x89mm.); small tear at top and small tone spot on reverse of 4c. Magnificent and unique. Photo
£5,000-6,000
Note: The 72c. was never issued. PROVENANCE:
Earl of Crawford R.B. Yardley, September 1944 W.A. Townsend, October 1969 Imperforate Plate Proofs - 1860 Wide Spacing
–––––– 1063 –––––– 1063
1064 1065
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1064
4c. blue (2, shades), one with good to large margins, large part gum and light crease at lower left, the other is Type A from the 4th setting, with small to large margins and fine. Photo
£150-180
12c. lilac with good to large margins and crossed by small pen-mark; thin in margin at top. Photo
£60-80
24c. green with sheet margin at top, Type B, fine; also 48c. red with barely any margins and is sold “as is”. Photo
£100-120
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March 13, 2014 - LONDON Imperforate Plate Proofs - 1862-76 Narrow Spacing
1066 1066
1067
1068
1069
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1067
1068
1c. black horizontal pair, 4th setting Types A and B, large margins, the left stamp with vertical crease not affecting appearance. Photo
£100-120
1c. black horizontal pair with part papermaker’s watermark, 4th setting Types C and D, good to large margins, both crossed by horizontal crease otherwise fine. Photo
£100-120
1c. black horizontal pair with part papermaker’s watermark, 4th setting Types C and D, large margins, the left stamp with diagonal crease otherwise fine. Photo
£100-120
1c. black horizontal pair with part papermaker’s watermark, 4th setting Types C and D, good to large margins, both crossed by horizontal crease, the left stamp torn at lower left
£60-80
1070 1070
P ᔛ
2c. orange marginal horizontal pair with part original gum, the left stamp with vertical crease. Photo
£100-120
1072 1073 1071 1071
ᔛ P
6c. blue with good margins, inset on thin card (45x50mm.), fine. Photo
1072
ᔛ P
6c. deep blue with small to good margins, part original gum, light vertical crease. Photo
£60-80
1073
ᔛ P
8c. pink horizontal pair with sheet margin at foot and large part non-original gum, the right stamp with pressed vertical crease. Unrecorded by Townsend & Howe. Photo
£200-250
23
£100-120
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, 1860-76 Ship Issues - contd. Specimen Stamps
1074 1074
ᔛ S
1075
–––– 1076 ––––
1863 perf. 121⁄ 2 12c. grey-lilac perforated “SPECIMEN” (Type BG3) and with “5d” handstamp in red, no gum, fine. Unique. S.G. 49. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
“Great”, March 1970 1075
1076
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1863-68 perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 8c. pink with inverted “SPECIMEN” handstamp in sans-serif capitals, no gum, some short perfs. at foot and at right, fine. S.G. 73. Photo
£150-180
1866-71 perf. 10 8c. carmine and 12c. pale lilac, both with part original gum and diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG1), both with perforation faults/defects. Rare. S.G. 96a, 98. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Marcus Samuel
1078
1077
1079 1077
1078
1079
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
–– perf. 10 48c. crimson diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 2), no gum, centred to left, fine. S.G. 104s, £275. Photo
£60-80
–– perf. 10 48c. crimson diagonally perforated “SPECIMEN”, part original gum, the odd short perf. as usual, fine. S.G. 104as, £225. Photo
£60-80
–– perf. 10 48c. crimson vertical pair, variety imperforate, both diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 1), no gum, both badly cut-into at right. Rare. S.G. 104. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969
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1080
1081
1082
1083
1084 1080
ᔛ S
1875-76 perf. 15 1c. black with margin at left, diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 1) in red, part original gum, a few shortish perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 106. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969 1081
S ᔛ
–– perf. 15 2c. orange-red diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 1), large part original gum, light horizontal crease and some short perfs. S.G. 107. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Marcus Samuel 1082
ᔛ S
–– perf. 15 4c. bright blue diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 1), large part original gum, fine. S.G. 109. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Marcus Samuel 1083
ᔛ S
–– perf. 15 6c. ultramarine with margin at left and diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 1), large part original gum, light natural paper crease and some short perfs. at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 111. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969 1084
S ᔛ
–– perf. 15 24c. yellow-green vertical pair, both diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 1), no gum, some soiling on left side and the lower stamp with pulled perf. at right. A rare multiple. S.G. 114. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969
1860-63 Thick Paper, Perf. 12 1085
ᔛ
1c. pale rose, 1c. reddish brown, 2c. (2), 4c. (3, one with straight-edge at left), 8c. (3), 12c. (3, one with straight-edge at right) and 24c. (2), all used, mostly with “A03” obliterator (one 4c. with “A4C” and another with “A2?C” datestamp, and one 12c. with “5d” handstamp in red), generally fine. S.G. 29-40, £1400+
25
£400-500
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, 1860-76 Ship Issues, 1860-63 Thick Paper, Perf. 12 - contd.
––––– 1086 ––––– 1086
刂
1087
1088
1089
2c. deep orange, two slightly differing shades, both unused, one with part original gum and small thin, the other without gum and both off-centre to one corner. S.G. 30, £600. Photo
£100-120
1087
刂
4c. deep blue, unused without gum, fairly well-centred, fine. S.G. 32, £750. Photo
£150-180
1088
刂
4c. blue, unused with small part original gum, centred to right, fine. S.G. 33, £425. Photo
£120-150
1089
刂
8c. pink, unused without gum, centred to top, tiny black mark towards lower right, otherwise fine. S.G. 35, £750. Photo
£150-180
1090
1091
1092
1090
刂
12c. grey-lilac, unused without gum, fairly well-centred, fine. S.G. 37, £700. Photo
£150-180
1091
刂
24c. green, unused without gum, centred to top, fine. S.G. 39, £1500. Photo
£300-400
1092
刂
24c. green, unused without gum, centred to lower left, fine. S.G. 39, £1500. Photo
£300-400
1861 (Aug.) Colours Changed, Thick Paper, Perf. 12
––––– 1093 ––––– 1093
刂
1c. reddish brown, unused with small part original gum, centred a little to right, top right corner perf. thinned otherwise fine; also another unused example with part original gum and well-centred, though with damaged top left corner. S.G. 40, £900. Photo
£150-180
1862-65 Thin Paper, Perf. 12 1094
ᔛ
1c. brown, 1c. black, 2c. (2), 4c. (2), 8c., 12c. (6 including a pair on piece) and 24c., various shades, all used, mostly with “A03” obliterator or duplex, the 1c. brown with “A4?C” c.d.s., one 4c. “A4C” c.d.s. and one 12c. (discoloured) handstamped “5d” in red, generally good to fine. S.G. 41-50, £800 approx. WWW.SPINK.COM
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£200-250
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1095 1095
1096
1097
1098
刂
ᔛ
刂
刂
1096
1098
1c. brown, unused without gum, centred to top, a few short perfs. otherwise fine. Very scarce. S.G. 41, £850. Photo
£150-180
1c. brown, well-centred and lightly cancelled, the odd shortish perf. otherwise fine. Scarce in such good condition. S.G. 41, £250. Photo
£80-100
1c. black, 2c., 4c. (3), 8c. (2) and 12c. (5), various shades, all unused mostly with gum though not all guaranteed original, one 12c. with perfs. virtually cut off at foot, generally good to fine. S.G. 42-49, £3,100+
£500-600
24c. green, unused with large part original gum, well-centred, some short or shortish perfs. otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 50, £1500. Photo
£400-500
1862-65 Thin Paper, Perf. 1212⁄ -13 1099
1100
刂
ᔛ
1c., 2c. (2) and 4c. (3, one with perfs. cut off at left), various shades, all unused except one 2c. with small part or part original gum, generally good to fine. S.G. 51-53, £525
£100-120
1c., 2c. with part papermaker’s watermark (soiled), 4c. (pulled perf. at top), 8c., 12c. and 24c. (2), all used, generally good to fine. S.G. 51-56, £418
£100-120
1102
1101 1101
刂អ B
1c. black, first setting, block of fifteen (5x3) with margin at left, unused with large part or full original gum, one small corner crease and odd minor tone, otherwise fresh and fine. A scarce first setting multiple. S.G. 51, £1125. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, July 2005 1102
刂
24c. green, unused without gum, centred slightly to foot, some clipped perforations otherwise fine. S.G. 56, £700. Photo 27
£150-180
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, 1860-76 Ship Issues - contd. 1862-65 Medium Paper, Perf. 1212⁄ -13 1103
1104
1105
ᔛ
刂+ អ
刂
1c. (top left corner thinned), 2c. (2), 4c. (3, one with straight-edge at top), 8c. and 24c. (3), various shades, all used, generally good to fine. S.G. 57-65, £440+
£100-120
1c. black block of four, unused with large part original gum, a few minor perforation irregularities and the odd minor tone on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 57, £260
£100-120
2c. (perfs. partly cut off at right), 4c. (2, one with part papermaker’s watermark), 8c. (2), 12c. (perfs. clipped at foot and regummed) and 24c. (2, both with perfs. clipped on one side, one with small thin at foot and the other without gum), all unused mostly with gum which is not guaranteed original. S.G. 58-65, £2500+
£300-400
1863-68 Perf. 1212⁄ -13 1106
1107
刂
ᔛ
1108
1c. (marginal with small part imprint), 2c. (3 including a pair), 6c. (7, one with part papermakers watermark), 24c. (3, one with stain at top and without gum) and 48c., all unused, a few with original gum, generally good to fine. S.G. 66-72, 77, 78, 84; £3000+
£400-500
1c. (2), 2c. (4), 6c. (2, one with straight-edge at left), 8c. (3), 12c. (3), 24c. (4) and 48c. (3, one with straight-edge at left and perfs. partly cut off at right), various shades, all used (one 2c. and 12c. cancelled “A03” in red), mostly good to fine. S.G. 66-84, £760+
£180-220
1109
1111
1110 1108
刂
6c. greenish blue, a top left corner example showing misperforation in the corner, unused with large part original gum, centred to lower left, fine. S.G. 70, £190. Photo
£60-80
1109
刂
24c. green (perf. 12), unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 77, £325. Photo
£100-120
1110
刂+ អ
24c. green (perf. 121⁄ 2 -13), a lower right corner block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 80, £1000+. Photo
£500-600
48c. pale red, unused with part original gum, centred to right, two light creases neither affecting appearance, otherwise fine. S.G. 82, £375. Photo
£80-100
1111
刂
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1113
刂
ᔛ
1c. (8 including a block of four with part papermaker’s watermark, and a single imperforate between stamp and margin at right), 2c. (6 including a block of four - perf. faults), 4c. (2), 6c. (3, one retouched lower right corner), 8c. (5 including a block of four, the left side cut-into - ex Townsend), 24c. and 48c., various shades, all unused (a few with original gum), generally good to fine. S.G. between 85-105, £3300+
£400-500
1c. (3), 2c. (11 including a block of four and two pairs), 4c. (3), 6c. (6 including one with retouched lower right corner), 8c. (3), 12c. (10 including a strip of three, and a single imperforate between stamp and margin at foot), 24c. (5) and 48c. (2), various shades, all used, generally good to fine. S.G. 85-105, £800+
£200-250
1114 1114
刂អ B
2c. orange block of six (3x2) with margin at right, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 87, £330. Photo
1116
1115
1116
1117
刂
刂
刂
1115
£150-200
1117
8c. brownish pink, a top right corner example, unused with large part original gum, very fine. S.G. 96, £325. Photo
£120-150
12c. grey-lilac, unused with large part original gum, centred to lower left, light horizontal crease and some short perfs. at right, otherwise fine. S.G. 98, £275. Photo
£60-80
12c. brownish grey, unused with large part original gum, well-centred, some short perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 99, £275. Photo
£80-100
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1c., 2c. (5), 4c. (2), 6c., 8c. (2), 12c. (2) and 24c. (6 including one on piece and a strip of three), various shades, all used, mostly good to fine. S.G. 106-115, £1000+
£200-250
1120
1123
1119
1119
1120
1121
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂
1c. black, a block of twelve (3x4) with margin at foot (Types B+C+D), unused with large part or full original gum, the odd minor tone on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 106, £720. Photo
£300-400
1c. black block of eight (4x2; Types C+D+E+A), fine unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 106, £480. Photo
£200-250
1c. black pairs (2; Types A+B and D+E) and a single (Type C), all fine unused with large part original gum. S.G. 106, £300
£80-100
1122
刂
4c. bright blue, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 109, £275
1123
ᔛអ B
4c. bright blue, a block of six (3x2) with the right vertical pair showing part papermaker’s watermark, each cancelled “A03”, fine. A unique multiple. S.G. 109, £600. Photo PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969 Anson, September 1988
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£60-80
£400-500
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1125
1126
6c. ultramarine, unused with large part original gum, centred to foot, fine. A rare stamp. S.G. 111, £1000. Photo
£300-400
1125
刂
12c. lilac, unused without gum, centred to right, fine. S.G. 113, £850. Photo
£150-180
1126
刂
24c. yellow-green, unused with part original gum, centred to upper right, fine. S.G. 114, £650. Photo
£180-220
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2c. (2), 4c., 6c., 8c. (2), 12c. (2), 24c. (2, one with papermakers watermark) and 24c., all used (two cancelled in red) and evidently imperforate, five with huge margins. Sold “as is”. Ex Burrus (on original lot page) and the others ex L.V. Phillips
£300-400
Reprints B 1128 Rអ
1c. orange and 4c. blue in complete gummed sheets (10x10) taken from the Waterlow plates, fine. S.G. cat. £4,000
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£800-1,000
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Covers Book Rate 1129
1876 (21 Feb.) wrapper ex the “Pontifex” correspondence from Georgetown to Brick Dam, bearing perf. 15 1c. black cancelled (not tied) “A03” and showing on reverse, Type D15 despatch datestamp. Photo
£120-150
Drop Mail 1130
1131
1132
1133
1868 (29 Dec.) envelope addressed to “Hounslow Esq, Garrison”, bearing perf. 10 2c. orange tied by “A03” obliterator and showing, on reverse, clear Demerara c.d.s. (Type D8); the envelope with part of flap torn away through opening. Photo
£120-150
1873 (12 Aug.) envelope from Buxton to Georgetown. bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 2c. orange (affixed slightly over top edge) tied by scarce “B G/E 3 C” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing another strike on reverse along with “B G/R” arrival datestamp (Georgetown Railway Station, Type D2); the envelope with some small faults on reverse. Photo
£300-400
1874 (21 Nov.) envelope ex the “Pontifex” correspondence from De Kinderen to Georgetown, bearing perf. 10 1c. black (2) cancelled by “B G/E 6 C” c.d.s. (Type D2; over four years later than recorded) and “A03” obliterator; the envelope with flap missing and some other faults. Photo
£120-150
1875 (1 Apr.) envelope addressed to “Mrs Pontifex, The Observatory, Georgetown”, bearing perf. 10 2c. orange tied by “A03” obliterator and showing Georgetown datestamp on reverse. Photo
£150-180
Consignee Mail
1134 1134
1878 (16 Apr.) envelope addressed to “W.H. Campbell Esq/Demerara”, marked “Consignee”, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 4c. blue bisected horizontally tied by “A03” obliterator and showing Georgetown Type D8 datestamp on reverse; the 4c. a little soiled and the face panel with portion at top excised. Extremely rare, only a handful of examples known. Photo
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£1,500-2,000
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1132
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1135
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1864 (22 Jan.) wrapper from Belfield to Mahaicony, sealed on reverse by vertical pair of perf. 121⁄ 2 2c. orange tied by two fine strikes of “B G/E 4 C” datestamp (Type D2) and showing another strike alongside, the adhesives cut on opening, nevertheless a scarce franking. Photo
£180-220
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, July 2005 1136
1137
1868 (19 Mar.) envelope from Berbice to Demerara, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 4c. blue cancelled (not tied) by “A04” obliterator and showing, on reverse, New Amsterdam and arrival datestamps; the 4c. with some light staining at upper right. Photo
£150-180
1868 (27 Mar.) envelope from Berbice to Mahaica, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 4c. blue clearly tied by “A04” obliterator and showing, on reverse, New Amsterdam Type D3 datestamp with last digit of year missing. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Norman Brassler, December 1987 1138
1139
1868 (27 Mar.) envelope from Anna Regina to Georgetown, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 4c. blue tied by light “B G/A 4 C” datestamp (Type D1) and showing another strike on reverse along with arrival datestamp; the envelope a little soiled. A scarce cancellation. Photo
£200-250
1870 (18 Feb.) envelope ex the “Pontifex” correspondence from Zorg to Brick Dam, bearing perf. 10 4c. blue tied by “A03” obliterator and showing, on reverse, “B G/A 2 C” datestamp (Type D2; fifteen months earlier than recorded); the envelope with flap missing. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, July 2005 1140
1871 (3 Feb.) envelope from Wakenaam to Georgetown, marked “paid”, bearing marginal perf. 10 4c. blue tied by “A03” obliterator and showing, on reverse, clear “B G/W” datestamp (Type D1 with month in manuscript) and Demerara arrival c.d.s.; the envelope a little soiled and with part of flap missing. A scarce franking. Photo
£200-250
Note: This cover is mentioned by Townsend and Howe on page 268. PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1141
1142
1871 (31 July) envelope from Boerasirie to Berbice, bearing perf. 10 4c. blue tied by “B G/W 2 C” datestamp (Type D2) and showing, on reverse, another clearer strike, Demerara and arrival datestamps; the envelope a little soiled. Photo
£250-300
1874 (18 May) envelope (opened-out) from Georgetown to Berbice, marked “Insp of Schls”, bearing perf. 10 2c. orange cancelled (not tied) by “A03” obliterator and showing, on reverse, Demerara, rare “B. G./B. I. R.” c.d.s. (Sisters; Type D1 - over seven months earlier than recorded) and Berbice datestamps; the envelope with parts of reverse cut away. A fine example of the reduced internal rate effective from 1 July 1872. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Geo. Ginger Leslie Ray, December 2001
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1136
1138
1139
1140
1145
1141
1146
1142
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1143 1143
1874 (7 Aug.) envelope from Georgetown to Barbados, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 12c. brownish purple tied by Georgetown “A03” duplex with “PA4ID” accountancy h.s. in red (Type A7) and showing arrival datestamp (10.8) alongside. Rare. Photo PROVENANCE: Ted Proud
£1,000-1,200
Mail to Cuba
1144 1144
1874 (7 Apr.) double envelope from Georgetown to Havana, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 12c. brownish purple (straight-edge at right) tied by Georgetown “A03” duplex with “PA4ID” accountancy h.s. in red (Type A7) and showing, on reverse, St. Thomas (13.4) and arrival (21.4) datestamps. Photo PROVENANCE: Ted Proud WWW.SPINK.COM
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£1,200-1,500
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1146
1147
1148
1149 ័
Mail to France 1865 (20 Jan.) envelope from New Amsterdam to Paris, showing manuscript “1/3” with red crayon “2” and “1/2”, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 4c blue and 12c. brownish purple vertical pairs, all cancelled by “A04” obliterator, showing oval-framed “PD”, London (13.2) and Calais transit d.s. with, on reverse, despatch and Georgetown c.d.s.; the envelope with some pinholes towards left. An attractive example of the 32c. rate. Photo 1866 (23 Aug.) entire letter from Berbice to Paris and re-addressed to Brunoy, showing manuscript “7d” (deleted) with red crayon “1” and “2”, bearing perf. 10 4c. slate-blue pairs (2, some perf. faults) each cancelled “A04”, showing oval-framed “PD”, London Paid (2.9) and Calais transit c.d.s. with, on reverse, New Amsterdam, Georgetown and various French datestamps. A neat and attractive franking. Holcombe Opinion (1988). Photo PROVENANCE: Norman Brassler, December 1987 1868 (7 Mar.) entire letter from Berbice to Paris, showing manuscript “1/3” (deleted) with red crayon “1” (should have been “2”) and “1/2” , bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 8c. pink and perf. 10 12c. grey-lilac marginal pair making up the 32c. rate, each cancelled “A04) and showing circular-framed “PD” with London (30.3) and Calais transit c.d.s. alongside; the adhesives with some staining removed and small repair at right. Photo PROVENANCE: Norman Brassler, December 1987 Derek Nathan, July 2005
£300-400
£300-400
£250-300
1869 (7 Aug.) underpaid entire (bottom flap missing) from Georgetown to Peray, showing red crayon “2” and “1/2”, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 8c. pink tied by “A03” duplex and red London Paid transit c.d.s. (30.8) and showing Calais entry d.s.(30.8); the entire with heavy horizontal and vertical filing creases, both well clear of adhesive and markings. Photo
£100-120
1869 (8 Nov.) front and part back from Georgetown to Peray, showing red crayon “1” and “7”, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 8c. pink pair tied by “A03” duplex and showing circularframed “PD” with London Paid (2.12) and Calais transit datestamps; the pair a little soiled and one with a defective corner. Photo
£100-120
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1150 1150
1867 (23 Apr.) envelope from Georgetown to Richibucto, bearing perf. 10 2c. orange, 8c. brownish pink and 24c. yellow-green, all placed sideways and clearly tied by “A03” duplex, showing red crayon “1” and “1/4”, London Paid transit c.d.s. (15.5) and “1d” local delivery charge h.s., all in red, the reverse with P.O. Moncton (4.6) and arrival (5.6) datestamps; the envelope a little soiled and all three adhesives with defects, nevertheless a rare and colourful franking. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, April 2007 1151 ័
1871 (Dec.) part front and back from Georgetown to St. Stephens, bearing perf. 10 2c. orange clearly tied by “A03” with “1d” accountancy h.s. in red (Type A3, the only recorded example) and showing St. John transit c.d.s. on reverse; also 1873 (7 Sept.) piece bearing 2c. orange and 8c. pink (defective) tied by “A03” obliterator with the 2c. additionally tied by Georgetown “A03” duplex with “PA4ID” accountancy h.s. in red (Type A7) plus two loose 12c. cancelled with similar handstamps. Photo for first PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969
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£100-120
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1148
Ex 1151 1149
Ex 1151
1152
1155
1158
1157
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Mail to Nova Scotia 1866 (23 June) entire (bottom flap missing) from Georgetown to Port Medway, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 2c. orange and 8c. pink, both cancelled by “A03” obliterator, showing red crayon “8” and handstruck “10” local delivery h.s. with light St Johns datestamp on reverse; the face panel a little soiled and the 8c. crossed by light filing fold. Photo
£150-180
Mail to St. Vincent
1153 1153
1863 (6 Mar.) mourning envelope from Reliance to St. Vincent, showing red crayon “4” and bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 2c. orange (defective) and 8c. pink, both tied by fine “B G/A 4 C” datestamp (Type D2) and showing, on reverse, another strike and Demerara transit c.d.s.; the envelope with flap missing, a little soiled and some peripheral wear, nevertheless an attractive usage. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud Mail to United Kingdom 1154
1860 (7 July) entire (no side flaps) to Edinburgh, bearing perf. 12 12c. lilac neatly tied by “A03” obliterator, showing red crayon “6” and London Paid transit c.d.s.(28.7) with arrival datestamp on reverse. A most important British Guiana franked cover, being the earliest 1860 issue known on cover and the first possible use of the Colony’s first adhesive stamp for pre-paying overseas postage. R.P.S. Certificate (1994). Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, April 2007 1155
1860 (7 Sept.) mourning envelope from Georgetown to Andover, bearing perf. 12 12c. lilac cancelled (not tied) by “A03” obliterator, showing red crayon “5”, London Paid transit c.d.s. (27.9) and, on reverse, Demerara and arrival datestamps; the envelope with horizontal crease at top. A very early usage. Photo
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£200-250
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1156 1156
1860 (23 Oct.) double rate envelope from Georgetown to London, bearing perf. 12 12c. lilac pair clearly tied by “A03” obliterator, showing red crayon “10” with Paid arrival c.d.s. (16.11) and, on reverse, clear Demerara datestamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1964). Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
W.S. Davy, May 1960 Lars Amundsen, December 1967 1157
1158
1861 (23 Apr.) quadruple rate entire from Georgetown to London, bearing perf. 12 24c. green (2), both centrally cancelled “A03”, showing red crayon “1/8” with Paid arrival c.d.s. (15.5) and, on reverse, clear Demerara datestamp; the right stamp crossed by pressed vertical filing crease. Photo
£200-250
1861 (24 June) envelope from Georgetown to London, bearing perf. 12 12c. lilac tied by large “5d” accountancy h.s. (Type A8) and Paid arrival c.d.s. (15.7) with light Demerara c.d.s. on reverse; the adhesive crossed by light crease and the envelope with flap missing and a little soiled. Photo
£250-300
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British Guiana, 1860-76 Ship Issues, Mail to United Kingdom - contd. 1159
1862 (9 Mar.) envelope from Georgetown to London, bearing perf. 12 4c. blue (3), each cancelled “A03”, showing red crayon “5” and Paid arrival c.d.s. (31.3) with clear Demerara datestamp on reverse; the envelope a little soiled. Holcombe Opinion (1988). Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Norman Brassler, December 1987 1160
1161
1863 (4 July) envelope from Queenstown to Devizes, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 24c. green cancelled by “B G/A 3 C” datestamp (Type D2), showing red London Paid transit c.d.s. (29.7) and, on reverse, Demerara and arrival datestamps. A neat franking. Photo
£250-300
1864 (7 Mar.) envelope from Berbice to Edinburgh, bearing perf. 12 4c. blue pair and single and 12c. lilac, each cancelled “A04”, showing red crayon “10d” and London Paid transit d.s. (additionally tying the pair) with, on reverse, New Amsterdam, Georgetown and arrival (30.3) datestamps; all crossed by light horizontal fold at top. A most attractive example of the 24c. packet rate. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, April 2005 1162
1163
1865 (7 Sept.) envelope from Georgetown to London, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 12c. brownish purple pair tied by “A03” duplex and showing red Paid arrival c.d.s. (28.9) alongside; the envelope with some creases, mainly at lower right. Photo
£200-250
1865 (7 Dec.) envelope from Berbice to Blackburn, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 8c. pink pair and single, all tied by “A04” obliterator, showing red crayon “10d”, London Paid transit d.s. (30.12) with, on reverse New Amsterdam and arrival datestamps; tear and horizontal crease at top barely detract. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Norman Brassler, December 1987 Derek Nathan, July 2005 1164
1165
1166
1868 (7 Jan.) envelope from Georgetown to London, bearing 24c. green tied by Demerara Type D8 datestamp with another strike alongside overstruck by Paid arrival c.d.s. (27.1); the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. Photo
£120-150
1871 (7 June) envelope from Georgetown to London and redirected locally, bearing 24c. green (partly affixed over edge of cover) centrally cancelled (not tied) “A03” and showing Paid arrival c.d.s. (26.6) with Demerara c.d.s. on reverse, upon redirection GB 1d. red applied and cancelled. Photo
£150-180
1871 (9 Dec.) double rate envelope (222x107mm.) from Georgetown to London, marked “Per Private Steamer Penelope”, bearing perf. 10 4c. blue strip of three tied by “A03” obliterator, showing red crayon “3” and Paid arrival c.d.s. with, on reverse, clear Demerara datestamp; the envelope with flap missing and some light discolouration in places. Photo
£150-180
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1160
1162
1161
1163
1164
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1168
1169
1170
1171
1172
1872 (22 Feb.) envelope from Berbice to London, bearing perf. 10 24c. green cancelled (not tied) “A04”, showing red crayon “10” and Paid arrival c.d.s. with despatch doublearc d.s. on reverse; small piece missing from one corner on reverse. Photo
£100-120
1872 (23 Feb.) envelope from Georgetown to London, bearing perf. 10 12c. brownish grey pair clearly tied by “A03” duplex and red Paid arrival c.d.s. (14.3); the envelope with flap missing. A neat franking. Photo
£150-180
1872 (9 Mar.) double rate entire from Berbice to Southampton, bearing perf. 10 48c. crimson tied by “A04” obliterator, showing red crayon “1/8” and, on reverse, despatch and arrival datestamps; the entire with some faults on reverse and the 48c. crossed by light horizontal crease. Photo
£100-120
1873 (7 Jan.) double rate entire from Georgetown to Sussex, bearing 24c. yellow-green pair tied by “A03” duplex and showing arrival datestamp (27.1) on reverse; the envelope with central vertical filing crease. Photo
£150-180
1873 (7 Jan.) double rate entire from Georgetown to Sussex, bearing perf. 10 48c. red tied by “A03” duplex and showing arrival datestamp (29.1) on reverse; the 48c. with showing perf. faults. Photo
£100-120
1873 (14 Mar.) envelope from Georgetown to London, marked “Per Private Steamer Gamma”, bearing perf. 10 6c. pale blue centrally cancelled (not tied) “A03”, showing red crayon “11⁄ 2”, “SHIP-LETTER/PAID/LONDON” c.d.s. and, on reverse, Demerara and arrival (12.4) datestamps; the envelope with a few small faults through opening. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, April 2007
1173 1173
1873 (5 Aug.) envelope registered from Georgetown to London, bearing perf. 10 8c. pink and 24c. green, both cancelled by legible “A03” obliterator and tied by red “REGISTERED/LONDON” oval d.s. (28.8); the envelope is sealed by a very fine large “BRITISH GUIANA/POST OFFICE GEORGETOWN” red wax seal. A rare early registered cover. Holcombe Opinion (1988). Photo PROVENANCE:
Norman Brassler, December 1987 Vivien Sussex, March 2002 Photo for lot 1172 appear on page 57 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£500-600
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1167
1169
1168
1170
1273
1176 1171 1166
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1873 (26 Oct.) yellow envelope from Georgetown to London, bearing 24c. green variety imperforate tied by “A03” duplex and showing arrival c.d.s. (14.11) on reverse; the adhesive with small tear and the envelope with small faults though a unique variety on cover. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, April 2007 1175
1176
1874 (8 July) entire letter from Georgetown to Sussex, bearing perf. 10 24c. green tied by “A03” duplex and showing arrival datestamp (28.7) on reverse. Photo
£100-120
1875 (24 Apr.) envelope (left flap opened-out) from Leonara to London, bearing perf. 10 24c. green tied by rare “B G/W 4 C” datestamp (Type D1), showing red Paid arrival c.d.s. (15.5) with another strike of the D1 datestamp on reverse; the envelope slightly soiled and with top flap missing. Photo
£400-500
Mail to United States of America
1177
1177
1875 (6 Dec.) envelope from Georgetown to New York, bearing perf. 10 4c. blue and 6c. dull blue, both cancelled “A03”, showing blue crayon “5”, red crayon “4”, “NEW YORK/DUE 5 CTS” c.d.s. (28.12) with, on reverse, despatch and St. Thomas (14.12) datestamps. A neat and attractive franking. Photo Photos also appear on pages 45 and 57
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£500-600
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1876 (6 Apr.) entire letter from Georgetown to New York, bearing perf. 10 12c. lilac tied by fine “A03” duplex with “PA4ID” accountancy h.s. in red with “NEW-YORK/DUE 5 CTS” c.d.s. (3.5) alongside and showing, on reverse, St. Thomas transit c.d.s. (13.4). Neat and most attractive. Photo
£1,500-1,800
1862 TYPE-SET ISSUE One Cent Rose
1179
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A vertical strip of four, [5/11/19/23], from the sheet of twenty-four showing all three types of border, all unsigned, [5] showing “1” for “I” in “BRITISH” and [23] showing wrong ornament at top and “C” for “O” in “POSTAGE”, unused with large part original gum, some creases, small thins and other minor faults. A magnificent exhibition item and a major rarity. S.G. 116a, 116c, 117a, 118a, 118c. Photo
£2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:
R.B. Yardley, September 1944 1180
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Border Type 10, [2] with roulettes or traces thereof on three sides, a little faded, repaired tear at left and some small thins; Border Type 11, [17], without roulettes, centrally cancelled “A03”, thinned. S.G. 116, £1600
£100-120
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ᔛ
1182 1182
1183
ᔛ
ᔛ
1184
1185
1186
ᔛ
ᔛ
Border Type 10, [1], a small example without roulettes, cancelled “W 2 C”; [3] with roulettes or traces thereof on three sides, thinned at left; [9] with traces of roulettes only, thins; and Border Type 11, [14], a small example without roulettes, soiled; all used. S.G. 119, 119b, 120, £2100
1183
1184
1185
1186
£150-180
1187
Border Type 10 [6] with traces of roulettes on three sides, lightly cancelled, small nick at top and small thin towards top, neither of which particularly affect appearance. S.G. 119, £425. Photo
£60-80
Border Type 11, [15] showing wrong ornament at top, roulettes or traces thereof on two sides, cancelled by “B G/W 2 C” datestamp, pressed horizontal crease at top. R.P.S. Certificate (1994). S.G. 120c, £750. Photo
£180-220
Border Type 11, [15] showing wrong ornament at top, roulettes or traces thereof on all sides, cancelled “A03”, repaired tear at left and thins at top. S.G. 120c, £750. Photo
£100-120
Border Type 11, [15] showing wrong ornament at top, roulettes or traces thereof on all sides, cancelled “A03”, a little soiled, thin at top and tear at foot. S.G. 120c, £750. Photo
£80-100
Border Type 12, [21], roulettes or traces thereof on two sides, lightly cancelled “A03”, thinned. S.G. 121. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
“Great”, March 1970 1187
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Border Type 12, [24] showing “C” for “O” in “POSTAGE”, roulettes at top only, cancelled by part obliterator, thinned. S.G. 121d, £850. Photo
£100-120
Four Cents Blue
1188 1188
1189
刂
ᔛ
––––– 1189 –––––
Border Type 23, apparently unused, no roulettes, a few small thins. A good space filler of this rare stamp. S.G. 122, £5500. Photo
£200-300
Border Type 13, [10] showing ornament omitted at right, no roulettes, cancelled by obliterator leaving variety clearly visible, some small thins; also another small example with Border Type 13, no roulettes, clearly cancelled “A03”, faults. S.G. 122, 122d; £2400. Photo for both
£250-300
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1190 1190
ᔛ
1191
1192
Border Type 14, [12] with inner frame lines, roulettes or traces thereof on two sides, indistinctly cancelled, seemingly fine. S.G. 123b, £1800. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
H.P. Manus, December 1932 1191
1192
ᔛ
ᔛ
Border Type 14, [22], roulettes or traces thereof on all sides, a little heavily cancelled, minor thins and pressed creases. S.G. 123, £1300. Photo
£250-300
Border Type 15, [14] showing italic “S” in “CENTS”, roulettes or traces thereof on all sides, cancelled by “B G/R” datestamp, slight thinning at lower left. S.G. 124c, £1500. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
H.P. Manus, December 1932
1876 SHIP ISSUE Die Proofs
1193 1193
ᔛ P
1194
1195
Central vignette in circular format with large uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “Oct. 27. 1875”. An early state of the die. Photo
£600-700
PROVENANCE:
Spink auction, December 2001 1194
1195
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
Central vignette in circular format with thin uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “Nov. 11. 1875”, fine. Photo
£400-500
Central vignette in circular format with thin uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “Nov. 16. 1875”, fine. Photo
£400-500
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1196
1196
ᔛ P
1197
1198
Central vignette in circular format with large uncleared surround showing reversed “1875” at top, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER HARDENING”, dated “Nov. 19. 1875” and initialled “AMD”. The final vignette proof. Photo
£700-900
PROVENANCE:
Spink auction, December 2001 1197
1198
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
Master with blank value tablet, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “Dec. 15. 1875”, fine. Photo
£400-500
Master with blank value tablet in pale lilac on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked, fine. Very rare. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
Dale Lichtenstein, February 1969
1199
1200
1201
1202
Colour Trials 1199
1200
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
Imperforate with blank value tablet in green on gummed unwatermarked paper, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2013). Photo
£500-600
Perf. 12 with blank value tablet in green on gummed watermarked paper, small crease at lower left otherwise fine. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
William Frazer, October 2003 Imperforate Plate Proofs 1201
ᔛ P
6c. in brown, the issued colour, on gummed watermarked paper, marginal, fine. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s Robson Lowe auction, March 1995 1202
ᔛ P
12c. in pale violet, the issued colour, on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo PROVENANCE:
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£120-150
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––––––––––––––––––––––– 1203 ––––––––––––––––––––––– 1203
1204
ᔛ S
S ᔛ
–––– 1204 ––––
1c., 4c., 8c., 48c. and 96c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D11), each with large part original gum, all with some perforations clipped or cut off (top left of 1c.), excellent colours, fine. Photo
£500-600
6c. and 12c., both imperforate and overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D11), both without gum, fine. Photo
£400-500
––––––––––––––––––––––– 1205 –––––––––––––––––––––––
1205
ᔛ S
1c., 2c., 4c., 6c., 8c., 12c., 24c. and 96c., each diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 2) downwards or upwards (6c.), the 1c. to 24c. (small thin) with small part gum, the 96c. without gum, minor faults in places. Photo
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1206 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
1206
1207
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
£400-500
1207
1c., 2c., 4c., 8c., 12c. and 24c., each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 2) diagonally inverted downwards (1c.) or upwards, the 1c. to 12c. with small part gum, the 24c. without, a few small faults. Photo
£300-400
96c. olive-bistre handstamp “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 2, partially double) diagonally upwards, small part original gum (some slight creases), two minor tones on reverse otherwise fine. S.G. 134. Photo
£60-80
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––––––––––– 1208 ––––––––––– 1208
1209
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
–––– 1209 ––––
4c., 6c., 12c., 24c. and 48c., each diagonally perforated “SPECIMEN” (Type BG3, the 24c. inverted), all with part original gum, the 48c. without gum and with damaged top left corner. Rare. Photo
£250-300
12c., 24c. and 48c., each diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BG 4), all without gum, the 24c. with two small stains at top. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Dr. Conrad Latto, March 1995 Cancelled Stamps
––––––––––––––––––––––– Ex 1210 –––––––––––––––––––––––
1210
ᔛ C
1c. to 96c. set of nine, each handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6), all with large part original gum (slightly toned in places), fine. Photo PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979
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£800-1,000
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Ex 1211 1211
1212
1213
1214
1215
刂
ᔛ
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
Ex 1213
刂
1215
1c. (2), 2c. (2, one with crease), 4c., 6c., 8c., 12c. (3 including a pair), 24c., 48c. and 96c., good colours, the 6c. with two short perfs. at lower right, fine mint. S.G. 126-134, £1300+. Photo for 96c.
£400-500
1c. (5 including a block of four), 2c. (2, one with bogus “POSTAGE” handstamp), 4c., 6c., 8c. (3 including a pair), 12c., 24c. block of four, 48c., 96c. (2) and perf. 121⁄ 2 4c. (short perf. at top), all used, generally fine. S.G. 126-135, £742
£200-250
1c. black and 12c. pale violet blocks of four, the 1c. from top right corner with plate number, fine mint. S.G. 126, 131; £291. Photo for 12c.
£100-120
2c. orange block of four, the lower pair with bend towards foot, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 127, £340. Photo
£120-150
8c. rose block of four, unused with large part original gum, the right vertical pair with some perf. faults otherwise fine. A scarce multiple. S.G. 130, £600. Photo
£150-180
1216 1216
1214
1217
1218
Perf. 121⁄ 2 4c. blue, unused with small part original gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 135, £1200. Photo
£300-400
1217
ᔛ
Perf. 121⁄ 2 4c. blue, fine used. S.G. 135, £200. Photo
£60-80
1218
ᔛ
Perf. compound of 14x121⁄ 2 , 1c. slate cancelled by “B G/L” datestamp at Leguan, one short perf. at top right corner, otherwise fine. S.G. 136, £200. Photo
£60-80
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–––––– 1219 ––––––
1219
ᔛ
1220
1221
1c. slate and 2c. orange (perf. faults), both clearly showing watermark inverted, mainly lightly cancelled. S.G. 126w, £250; S.G. 127w, unpriced. Photo
£120-150
1220
ᔛ
12c. pale violet with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 131w, unpriced. Photo
£200-250
1221
ᔛ
24c. emerald-green with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 132w, unpriced. Photo
£200-250
Covers
1222 1222
1877 (3 Feb.) envelope from Buxton to London, marked “Per private steamer ‘Kaieteur’”, bearing 6c. brown tied by “B G/E 3 C” datestamp and red “11⁄ 2 ”A03” h.s. and showing, on reverse, another strike of the datestamp, Georgetown and arrival (24.2) datestamps; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. Scarce. Photo PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, June 2004
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£500-600
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1223 1223
1880 (5 Jan.) envelope from Georgetown to London, bearing 8c. rose (faults) tied by cork obliterator, showing despatch c.d.s. with red Paid arrival (26.1) datestamps alongside and rare octagonal-framed “DEMERARI/PAQ. FR. C. No 1” at left (rare, Salles only records five examples of this datestamp); also 1882 (5 Oct.) small part front and part back of an opened-out envelope from Belfield to England, bearing 2c. and 6c. tied by c.d.s. with “DEMERARI/PAQ. FR. C. No 1” d.s. alongside and red “LIGNE A/PAQ. FR. No” octagonal d.s. on reverse. Photo PROVENANCE: Peter Jaffé, October 2006
£600-800
1224 1224
1880 (5 Mar.) envelope from Abary to Newcastle on Tyne marked “Via Southampton”, bearing 12c. pale violet tied by heavy quartered cork obliterator, showing “ABARY/B.G.” c.d.s. (Type D3 with day of month inverted) alongside, Georgetown transit c.d.s. (5.3) with, on reverse, Plymouth and arrival (29.3) datestamps. The only recorded cover and the earliest recorded date. Photo PROVENANCE: Ted Proud Derek Nathan, April 2007 55
£800-1,000
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British Guiana, 1876 Ship Issue, Covers - contd.
1225 1225
1880 (3 Apr.) envelope to Paramaribo, marked “per Dutch Steamer”, bearing 2c. orange block of four cancelled by two strikes of “BLAIRMONT/B.G.” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing Georgetown transit c.d.s. (3.4) and clear arrival d.s. (6.4); the envelope with faults on reverse, the 2c. block originally affixed over top edge of entire which has now been refolded to show the entire block. A rare item of mail addressed to Surinam. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Anson, September 1988 Christie’s Robson Lowe auction, March 1995 1226
1880 (19 May) envelope from Boerasirie to the Mon Repos Plantation, East Coast, bearing 2c. orange tied by fine “BOERASIRIE” double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing, on reverse, another superb strike along with large part strike of very rare “B.V.WAGTING/ B. G.” c.d.s. (20.3); envelope with flap missing. Very rare, only one other Boerasirie cover has been recorded, and the B.V. Wagting mark only seen on loose adhesives. Photo
£350-450
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, July 2005 1227
1881 (23 Apr.) 4c. registered envelope ex “Winch Bros” correspondence from Berbice to Colchester, uprated with 8c. rose cancelled by light “A04” obliterator, showing framed “BRITISH/GUIANA/REGISTERED” h.s. (Type R1) and Registered London d.s. (18.5), both in red, and light Georgetown transit datestamp with superb “REGISTERED/NEW AMSTERDAM” red wax seal on reverse. Photo Note: The writer, Vernon Vaughan, as a schoolboy in 1873 had discovered the unique 1856 1c. stamp and sold it for 6/-.
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£300-400
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1172
1175
1226
1271
1294 1227
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1878 PROVISIONALS 1228
1229
1230
1231 1232
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
(17 Apr.) with two horizontal bars 1c. on 6c., (30 Aug.) Official with horizontal bars 1c. black, 1c. slate and 2c., (6 Nov.) with horizontal and vertical bars 1c. on 6c. ultramarine and 1c. on 6c. brown, and (23 Nov.) Official with two horizontal bars and one vertical 1c. on 4c., 1c. on 6c. and 1c. on 8c. (some short perfs. at right), and with one horizontal and one vertical bar 2c. on 8c., all used, good to fine. S.G. 137-146, 148; £1235
£300-400
(17 Apr.) with two horizontal bars 1c. on 6c., (30 Aug.) Official with horizontal bars 1c. slate (bar very light), (6 Nov.) with horizontal and vertical bars 1c. on 6c. ultramarine (3), (23 Nov.) Official stamps with two horizontal and one vertical bar 1c. on 4c., 1c. on 6c. and 2c. on 8c. (2), and with one horizontal and one vertical bar 2c. on 8c. (2), all used, mostly fine. Cat. £1600+
£300-400
(17 Apr.) with two horizontal bars 1c. on 6c. and (30 Aug.) Official with horizontal bars 1c. black (no gum) and 1c. slate, unused with small part or part original gum, fine. S.G. 137-139, £523
£120-150
(17 Apr.) with two horizontal bars, (1c.) on 6c. brown block of four, fine mint. S.G. 137, £192
£60-80
(17 Apr.) with two horizontal bars, (1c.) on 6c. brown block of four, fine mint. S.G. 137, £192
£60-80
1233 1233
刂
1234
1235
(30 Aug.) Official stamp with horizontal bars, 1c. black unused with part original, centred to right, some short perfs. as usual, fine. S.G. 138, £275. Photo
£80-100
1234
刂
–– 2c. orange, fine unused with part original gum. S.G. 140, £425. Photo
£120-150
1235
刂
–– 2c. orange, fine unused with small part original gum. S.G. 140, £425. Photo
£100-120
1238
1236 1237 1236 1237
1238
刂
刂
刂
(6 Nov.) with horizontal and vertical bars, (1c.) on 6c. ultramarine, unused with large part original gum, the odd short perf. as usual, fine. S.G. 141, £225. Photo
£60-80
–– (1c.) on 6c. ultramarine, margin at foot and showing the vertical bars double, unused with part original gum, some short perfs, light vertical crease and a fraction soiled. Unusual. S.G. 141, £225. Photo
£150-180
–– (1c.) on 6c. brown, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 142, £400. Photo
£120-150
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1239
1239
刂
1240
1241
1242
1243
(23 Nov.) Official stamp with two horizontal and one vertical bar, (1c.) on 4c. blue, fine unused with part original gum. S.G. 144, £400. Photo
£120-150
1240
刂
–– (1c.) on 6c. brown, fine unused with part original gum. Scarce. S.G. 145, £600. Photo
£200-250
1241
刂
–– (2c.) on 8c. rose with part papermaker’s watermark, unused without gum, centred to lower right, some short perfs. as usual, fine. Very rare. S.G. 146, £4500. Photo
£500-600
(23 Nov.) Official stamp with one horizontal and one vertical bar, (1c.) on 4c. blue cancelled by “B. G./L” datestamp (Leguan); thin at top left not affecting fine appearance. Very rare, no mint examples recorded. S.G. 147, £5000. Photo
£600-800
–– (2c.) on 8c. rose, unused with part original gum, tiny thin at top otherwise fine. S.G. 148, £550. Photo
£120-150
1242
1243
ᔛ
刂
Cover
1244
1244
1879 (2 June) envelope from Mariabba to a plantation on East Coast, bearing (6 Nov.) with horizontal and vertical bars (1c.) on 6c. brown cancelled by heavy cork obliterator and just tied by “MARIABBA/B. G.” c.d.s. (Type D1) with last digit of year in manuscript and showing Georgetown transit c.d.s. The only recorded cover. S.G. 142. Photo PROVENANCE:
Morton, January 1961 Robson Lowe auction, April 1983
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£600-800
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1881 PROVISIONALS 1245
刂
1246
ᔛ
(21 Dec.) “1” on 96c. marginal block of six (3x2) and singles (3), “2” (Type 19) on 96c. block of four with margin at foot and singles (7, one with extra bar and one with additional bar in red), “2” (Type 20) on 96c. (2) and a Type 19/20 se-tenant pair; (28 Dec.) “1” on 48c. (2) and on Official stamps “1” on 12c. (3), “1” on 48c. (2), “2” (Type 23) on 12c. (3), “2” (Type 23) on 24c. (2) and “2” (Type 19) on 24c. (short perfs. at top), all unused and mostly with gum, generally fine. Cat. £2,340+
£500-600
(21 Dec.) “1” on 96c. (2), “2” (Type 19) on 96c. (6 including a block of four ex W. Frazer), “2” (Type 20) on 96c. plus a Type 19 and 20 se-tenant pair; (28 Dec.) “1” on 48c. (10 including two blocks of four) and on Official stamps “1” on 12c. (3), “1” on 48c., “2” (Type 23) on 12c. and 24c. (4) and Type 19 on 24c., all used, mostly good to fine. Cat. £1300+
£400-500
1247 1247
刂
(21 Dec.) “2” (Type 19) on 96c. showing variety imperforate between stamp and margin at right, fine mint. The only example recorded. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
William Frazer, October 2003 28 December 1248
刂អ B
“1” on 48c. red, a block of six (3x2) with margin at top, the top right stamp with heavy “1” and thick serif, unused without gum, the usual perforation faults and the left vertical pair with pressed crease, fine appearance. S.G. 152, £288
£80-100
1249
1250 1249 1250
1251
ᔛ
刂+ អ
ᔛ+ អ
“1” on 48c. red, variety bar omitted, usual minor perf. faults, light crease at lower left, fine used. Scarce. S.G. 152a, £600. Photo
£200-250
Official stamp “1” on 12c. brownish purple block of four with three showing sloping “O”, unused with large part original gum, the left vertical pair with light crease not affecting fine appearance. A scarce multiple. S.G. 153, £560. Photo
£300-400
Official stamp “1” on 12c. brownish purple, a block of four with margin at left, the top right stamp with serif missing [12] and the left vertical pair with sloping “O”, each cancelled by Georgetown double-ring d.s., fine. S.G. 153, £300
£120-150
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1252
1253 1252
1253
刂
刂អ B
Official stamp “1” on 48c. red-brown, a horizontal strip of five, the second stamp showing “1” with straight serif (R.2/2), unused with large part original gum, part previous mount along top otherwise fine. A scarce multiple. S.G. 154, £1000. Photo
£400-500
Official stamp “2” on 12c. pale violet block of six (3x2) with margin at left, the centre stamp in the top row (R.7/2) and the first stamp in the lower row (R.8/1) with Type 24, the others with Type 23, resulting in two se-tenant pairs, unused with large part original gum, the left vertical pair with very light crease not affecting appearance. A very rare multiple and a key piece in plating the setting with only five Type 24 in the setting of sixty. S.G. 155/155a, £3180. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Cox, October 1927 Col. L. Praportchetovitch, April 1933 “Great”, March 1970
1254
1255 1256 1254
刂
1255 ័
1256
1257
刂
ᔛ
1257
Official stamp “2” on 12c. pale violet horizontal strip of three (R.7-1-3), the centre stamp with Type 24, the others with Type 23, unused with part original gum, the Type 24 with light vertical crease. S.G. 155/155a, £1590. Photo
£250-300
Official stamp “2” (Types 23 and 24) on 12c. pale violet se-tenant vertical pair, and “2” Types 23 and 24 on 24c. emerald-green, all on piece cancelled by Georgetown doublering d.s., fine. Rare. S.G. 155a, 157, 158, £2610. Photo
£800-1,000
Official stamp “2” (Type 23) on 12c. pale violet, variety surcharge double, fine unused with part original gum. S.G. 155b, £850. Photo
£300-400
Official stamp “2” (Type 23) on 12c. pale violet, variety surcharge double, fine used. R.P.S. Certificate (1995). S.G. 155b, £475. Photo
£150-180
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1258
1259
1260
1261
1262 1263 1258
1259
刂
ᔛ
1265 Official stamp “2” on 12c. pale lilac, variety surcharge double Types 23 and 24, unused with part original gum, faded. Very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2011). S.G. 155c, £5500. Photo
£800-1,000
Official stamp “2” on 12c. pale lilac, variety surcharge double Types 23 and 24, neatly cancelled by New Amsterdam double-ring d.s., top right corner slightly rounded otherwise fine. Very rare. S.G. 155c, unpriced. Photo
£1,500-2,000
PROVENANCE:
Ackerman “Great”, March 1970 1260
1261
1262
刂
ᔛ
刂+ អ
Official stamp “2” (Type 24) on 12c. pale violet, unused without gum. S.G. 156, £650. Photo
£100-120
Official stamp “2” (Type 24) on 12c. pale violet, centrally cancelled with Georgetown double-ring d.s., fine. S.G. 156, £475. Photo
£150-180
Official stamp “2” (Type 23) on 24c. emerald-green, a lower left corner block of four with plate number, unused with part original gum; some very light discolouration primarily in the selvedge otherwise fine. S.G. 157, £400. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Col. L. Praportchetovitch, April 1933 Webster, February 1942 1263
1264
1265
刂+ អ
ᔛ+ អ
刂+ អ
Official stamp “2” (Type 23) on 24c. emerald-green block of four, fine mint. S.G. 157, £400. Photo
£150-180
Official stamp “2” (Type 23) on 24c. emerald-green block of four, fine used. S.G. 157, £240
£80-100
Official stamp “2” on 24c. emerald-green block of four with margin at left, the top right and lower left stamps with Type 24 (R.7/2 and R.8/1), the others with Type 23, fine unused with large part original gum. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1978). S.G. 157a, £3600. Photo
£1,500-1,800
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1266 1266
1267 1268 1269 1270
刂
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
ᔛ
1267
1268
1269
Official stamp “2” on 24c. emerald-green horizontal pair with Types 23 and 24 se-tenant (R.7/3-4), unused with part original gum, thin mount remnant along top otherwise fine. S.G. 157a, £1800. Photo
£600-800
Official stamp “2” on 24c. emerald-green, cancelled by oval obliterator; a few shortish perfs. and a little soiled otherwise fine. S.G. 158, £850. Photo
£180-220
Official stamp “2” (Type 24) on 24c. emerald-green showing “2” misplaced downwards, light bend towards foot otherwise fine used. S.G. 158, £850. Photo
£250-300
Official stamp “2” (Type 19) on 24c. green, unused without gum, centred to upper left and with the usual short perfs, otherwise fine. S.G. 159, £350. Photo
£80-100
Official stamp “2” (Type 19) on 24c. green, two used examples, one with sloping “O”, the usual short perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 159, £340
£80-100
Covers 1271 1272 1273
1882 (31 Mar.) locally addressed “McKenzie” envelope, bearing (28 Dec.) Official stamp “1” on 48c. red-brown tied by Georgetown double-ring d.s., fine. S.G. 154. Photo
£150-180
1882 (31 Mar.) locally addressed “McKenzie” envelope, bearing (28 Dec.) Official stamp “2” (Type 23) on 12c. pale violet tied by Georgetown double-ring d.s., fine. S.G. 155
£70-90
1882 (6 Apr.) mourning envelope registered from Georgetown to Berbice bearing (28 Dec.) Official stamp “2” (Type 23) on 12c. pale violet in combination with 1876 4c. blue, both tied by “REGISTRATION BRANCH G.P.O.” double-ring d.s., showing part strike of scarce framed “BRITISH/GUIANA/REGISTERED” h.s. in red and, on reverse, large “GEORGETOWN/REGISTERED” red wax seal and arrival datestamp. A most unusual combination of values. Photo
£350-450
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, July 2005 Photos also appear on pages 45 and 57
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana - contd.
1882 (9 JAN.) TYPE-SET ISSUE 1274
1275
刂អ B
1276
An unused and used study comprising 1c. magenta including a 5th printing reconstruction (two used) and Types 26 unused (4 including one with foot to “1”) and used (5, one with “SPECIMEN” omitted - faults, the other with “SPECIMEN” double discoloured) and a block of four, one with Type 27, and Type 27 unused (3) and used with “SPECIMEN” omitted, and Types 26/27 vertical pair; 2c. yellow with Type 26 unused (4, two with “SPECIMEN” double) and used (3) and Type 27 unused (6 including a strip of three, and one with “SPECIMEN” double) and used including a block of four, one with Type 26 plus four singles; condition a little mixed. Cat. £3800+
£500-600
1c. magenta, 1st setting, 2nd printing, a reconstructed pane of twelve comprising two blocks of six with [9] showing “1” with foot, fine unused. S.G. 162/164/164b, £1020
£400-500
1c. magenta, 1st setting, 2nd printing, a reconstruction comprising unused (2) and used (10 including a block of six), [9] showing “1” with serif, fine. S.G. 162/164/164b, £520
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Geo. Ginger 1277
1278
刂អ B
ᔛអ B
1c. magenta, 2nd setting, 5th printing, a marginal unused block of twelve (2x6) with perforations cut off at left, [7] showing “1” with serifs, fine. S.G. 162/162c/164, £940
£300-400
1c. magenta, 2nd setting, 5th printing, a marginal used block of twelve (2x6) with perforations cut off at left and at right, [7] showing “1” with serifs, very lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 162/162c/164, £415
£150-180
1279
1279
1280
1281
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ᔛ
ᔛ
1280
–––––– 1281 ––––––
1c. magenta, 2nd setting, 5th printing, a horizontal pair [2-3], variety imperforate between, both lightly cancelled and with perfs. cut off at sides, some pressed creases not affecting appearance and a fraction soiled. Extremely rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). S.G. 162a/164c, £9000. Photo
£1,500-2,000
1c. magenta, 2nd setting, 5th printing, [6] without “SPECIMEN”, perfs. cut off at top and bottom, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 164a, £475. Photo
£100-120
1c. magenta, 2nd printing [11], and 2c. yellow [4] 2nd setting [4], both showing major offset, both used, the latter with small light central stain. Rare. S.G. 162, 165. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969 1282
刂អ B
2c. yellow, 1st setting, 1st printing, rejoined block of twelve from two blocks of six, [6-8] and [12] with small “2”, perfs. cut off at left, fine used. S.G. 163/163b/165, £1140 PROVENANCE:
Dickinson WWW.SPINK.COM
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£400-500
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ᔛអ B
2c. yellow, 1st setting, 1st printing, a rejoined block of twelve (2x4) with margins at sides, [6-8] and [12] with small “2”, and [4] with “SPECIMEN” double, each cancelled by Georgetown double-ring d.s., fine. S.G. 163/163b/165, £630
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Geo. Ginger 1284 1285
1286
刂អ B
ᔛអ B
ᔛអ B
2c. yellow, 1st setting, 3rd. printing, a block of six [7-9/10-12] with [7-9] and [12] showing small “2”, fine unused. S.G. 163/163b/165/165c, £660
£200-250
2c. yellow, 1st setting, 3rd printing, a block of six [7-9/10-12] with all but [10-11] showing small “2”, used, a little soiled; also two used singles, one [12] from 1st or 3rd printing showing small “2”, the other [6] from the 3rd printing, both with thin. S.G. 163/163b/165/165c, £480
£120-150
2c. yellow, 2nd setting, 4th printing, a rejoined block of twelve (2x6) from two blocks of six both without margins at sides, [3], [9-10] and [12] with small “2”, all cancelled by Georgetown double-ring d.s.; two with thin and three with small stain on reverse, none of which affects appearance. S.G. 163/163b/165/165c, £680
£200-250
1287
1288
1292 1293
1287 1288
1289
ᔛ
刂
刂អ B
2c. yellow (Type 26), 2nd setting, 4th printing, [9] without “SPECIMEN” and with small “2”, no perforations at left, fine used. S.G. 163a/b, £600. Photo
£200-250
2c. yellow (Type 27), 2nd setting, 4th printing, [10] without “SPECIMEN” and with small “2”, perforations in places and light vertical crease at left, otherwise fine unused. S.G. 165b/c, £900. Photo
£250-300
2c. yellow, 2nd setting, 6th printing, an unused block of twelve (2x6) with perfs. at sides, [9-12] with small “2”, fine. S.G. 163/163b165/165c, £1220
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Dickinson 1290
ᔛអ B
2c. yellow, 2nd setting, 6th printing, a used reconstruction comprising a pair (left stamp with damaged top left corner), block of four and a block of six, perforations at sides in places, [9-12] with small “2”, each with New Amsterdam double-ring d.s. S.G. 163/163b/165/165c, £680
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Geo. Ginger 1291 1292
刂+ អ
刂
1293 ័
2c. yellow, 2nd setting, 6th printing, a block of four [5-8] without perforations at sides, fine unused. S.G. 163/165, £380
£100-120
2c. yellow (Type 26), 2nd setting, 6th printing, [3] without “SPECIMEN”, no perforations at left, fine unused. S.G. 163a, £900. Photo
£250-300
2c. yellow bisected diagonally and clearly tied “GEORGE TOWN B. GUIANA” double-ring d.s. for 19 April 1882 on small piece; a little soiled. S.G. 165a. Photo
£300-400
Note: There is an example of a bisected 2c. on cover in the Royal collection dated 17 January 1882. 65
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, 1882 (9 Jan.) Type-set Issue - contd. 1294
1882 (12 Jan.) locally addressed envelope, bearing 1c. magenta, 1st setting, strip of three, [3-6], clearly tied by “GEORGE TOWN B.GUIANA” double-ring d.s. and showing another strike alongside, [6] with small defect at foot. Photo
£300-400
1295 1295
1882 (24 Jan.) envelope from Georgetown to Enmore, bearing 2c. yellow (Type 26), 2nd setting, with small “2”, tied by Georgetown double-ring d.s. and showing rare “ENMORE/B. G.” c.d.s. (Type D2), the only example seen on cover. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Norman Brassler, December 1987
1296 1296
1882 (1 Feb.) envelope to Georgetown, bearing 1c. magenta, 2nd setting, 5th printing, horizontal pair, [11-12], clearly tied by “PHILADELPHIA/B.GUIANA” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) and showing another strike alongside with arrival datestamp on reverse; the pair with some staining and perforation faults, the envelope with central spike hole and very minor peripheral staining. The earliest recorded date of this cancellation and the only example known on cover. Photo PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969 Derek Nathan, July 2005 Photo for lot 1294 appears on page 57 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£800-1,000
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1882 WATERMARK CROWN CA ISSUE Imperforate Plate Proofs
1297
1298
1297
ᔛ P
2c. orange on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£150-180
1298
ᔛ P
8c. rose on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£150-180
Specimen Stamps 1299
ᔛ S
1c., 2c. vertical pair (probably unique), 4c., 6c. and 8c., each perforated “SPECIMEN” (Type BG3), some mount remnants otherwise fine mint. S.G. 170s-174s, £375+
––––––––––––––––––– 1300 ––––––––––––––––––– 1300
1301
S ᔛ
S ᔛ
£200-250
1301
1c., 2c., 4c. and 8c., each diagonally handstamped “SPECIMEN.” (Type BG4), all with traces of gum, fine. Photo
£400-500
2c. orange overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D11), centred to upper right, no gum, small tear at top right. Rare. S.G. 171s. Photo
£60-80
Issued Stamps 1302
刂
1c. to 8c. set of five, fine mint; also used 4c. and 6c. S.G. 170-174, £261
£70-90
––––––––––––––––––– 1303 ––––––––––––––––––– 1303
刂+ អ
2c. orange, 6c. brown and 8c. rose blocks of four, the last two with margin at left, both of good colour, the 2c. with some very minor gum creases otherwise fine mint. S.G. 171, 173, 174; £692. Photo 67
£200-250
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana, 1882 Watermark Crown CA Issue - contd. Watermark Varieties
1304 1304
ᔛ
13305
1306
2c. orange with watermark inverted, two minor corner perf. creases and a few shortish perfs. at right, otherwise fine used. S.G. 170w, unpriced. Photo
1305
ᔛ
2c. orange with watermark reversed, fine used. S.G. 170x, £225. Photo
1306
ᔛ
8c. rose with watermark reversed, fine used. S.G. 174x, £250. Photo
£80-100 £70-90 £80-100
Covers 1307
1883 (3 Feb.) envelope to Auckland, New Zealand, bearing 2c. orange (9, one with a defective corner), all tied by rare “GOOD SUCCESS” double-ring d.s. (Type D4), showing red crayon “8” with, on reverse, Georgetown, London (1.3) and arrival (30.4) datestamps. A rare destination. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1308
1309
1883 (5 Feb.) envelope to Trinidad, bearing 8c. rose tied by “GEORGE-TOWN B.GUIANA” double-ring d.s. (Type D19 just two months later than recorded) and showing arrival datestamp (7.2) alongside; the envelope with central vertical fold. 1885 (4 Apr.) 4c. registered envelope (size H) to Germany, uprated with 2c. some perf. faults) tied by “REGISTRATION BRANCH G.P.O./B.G.” double-ring R10, early date of use), showing “R” in oval (Type R4, earliest recorded London transit d.s. (27.4) with arrival c.d.s. (28.4) on reverse; the envelope light stains. Rare in this size used. Photo
£80-100
orange (4; d.s. (Type date), red with some £200-250
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1310
1311
1885 (4 June) quadruple rate “Winch Bros” envelope (190x127mm.) registered to Colchester, bearing 4c. blue, 8c. rose pair and 1876 24c. emerald-green, all tied by “REGISTRATION BRANCH G.P.O./B.G.” double-ring d.s. (Type R10), showing “R” in oval and red London transit d.s. (27.6); the envelope with some creases and with minor tears at top. A colourful franking
£100-120
1887 (1 Oct.) double rate “Winch Bros” envelope registered to Colchester, bearing 2c. orange and 8c. rose pairs tied by “REGISTRATION BRANCH G.P.O./B.G.” double-ring d.s. (Type R10), showing “R” in oval and red London transit d.s. (15.10). Attractive
£80-100
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1307
1315
1309
1316
1411
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana - contd.
1888-89 REVENUE ISSUE Imperforate Plate Proofs
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ex 1312 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1312
ᔛ P
1c. to 72c. set of ten imperforate plate proofs on gummed watermarked paper, the 6c. showing variety straight top to “6”, seven are marginal, the 8c with design touched at left. The only examples known. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Webster, February 1942 Dale Lichtenstein, February 1969 Issued Stamps
––––––––––––––––– Ex 1313 ––––––––––––––––– 1313
1314
1315
刂
ᔛ
1316 ័ 1317
1318
刂
ᔛ
1318
1c. to $5 less 6c. singles with additional 4c. showing larger figure “4” and 8c. with middle “E” in “REVENUE” malformed, plus 4c. block of twelve (6x2) being the bottom two rows of a pane, the third column with larger figure “4”, and 6c. top right corner block of eight (4x2), the fourth and sixth columns showing straight top to “6”; some a little gum toned otherwise fine. S.G. 175-192, £2200+. Photo
£600-800
1c. to 72c. and $3 with additional 4c. showing larger figure “4” and 6c. with straight top to “6”, plus “2” on 2c. (2), all used, mostly fine. S.G. 175-184, 187, 192; £418
£100-120
$1 green, marginal, tied by “REGISTRATION BRANCH G.P.O./B.G.” double-ring d.s. on 1891 4c. registered envelope to USA, showing, on reverse, New York (7.3) transit and Buffalo (8.3) arrival datestamps; the reverse with large wax seal torn away, S.G. 185, £600. Photo
£300-400
$2, $4 and $5 tied by “REGISTRATION BRANCH G.P.O./B.G.” double-ring d.s. on 1896 (Dec.) front registered to London, fine. S.G. 186, 188-189, £1375. Photo
£400-500
$4 green showing variety larger figure “4”, a fraction toned as usual, fine mint. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1987). S.G. 188a, £2000. Photo
£700-900
$4 green showing variety larger figure “4”, slightly washed otherwise fine used. Rare. S.G. 188a, £2500. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Norman Brassler, December 1987 Photos also appear on page 69 WWW.SPINK.COM
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1317
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1889 (SEPT.) KEYPLATE ISSUE Specimen Stamps 1319
ᔛ S
1c. to 96c. set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN” with additional 96c. (crease) showing broken “M”, fine mint. S.G. 193s-205s, £180+
£100-120
1320 1320
S ᔛ
48c. dull purple and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN”, variety watermark reversed, part gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 202sx. Photo
£100-120
Issued Stamps 1321
1322
刂
ᔛ
1c. to 96c. complete with listed shades plus additional 2c., 72c. with plate number (lightly toned) and 1890-91 1c. and 5c., fine mint. S.G. 193-206, £380+
£120-150
1c. to 96c. complete with all listed shades, plus additional 2c. block of four and 1890-91 1c., 5c. and 8c., all used, mostly fine. S.G. 193-206, 213-215; £341
£80-100
Watermark Varieties
1323
1323
1324
ᔛ
刂
1324
1325
1326
1327
1328
2c. dull purple and orange with watermark inverted, a fraction toned otherwise fine used. S.G. 194w, £250. Photo
£80-100
4c. dull purple and ultramarine with watermark inverted, some clipped perfs. at top left and at left, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 195w, £300. Photo
£60-80 £70-90
1325
ᔛ
8c. dull purple and rose with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 199w, £190. Photo
1326
刂
48c. dull purple and orange-red with watermark reversed, no gum, fine. S.G. 202x, £650. Photo
£100-120
96c. dull purple and carmine with watermark reversed, one shortish perf. at foot, fine mint. S.G. 205x, £600. Photo
£200-250
96c. dull purple and carmine with watermark reversed, fiscally cancelled; a little wrinkled and with horizontal crease at foot. S.G. 205x, £600. Photo
£100-120
1327
1328
刂
ᔛ
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana - contd.
1890 (15 JULY) ONE CENT PROVISIONAL Specimens
1329 1329
ᔛ S
1c. on $2, 1c. on $3 and $1 on $4, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” by a postal receiving authority on receipt from the U.P.U., all gum toned and hinged to piece, the $4 with a few short perfs. S.G. 208-210. Photo
£250-300
Issued Stamps 1330
A small study including the set of four in blocks of four and singles, 1c. on $1 mint block of four (gum toned and perfs. separated at top) showing very light double surcharge on two stamps, 1c. on $2 complete left pane (toned) and a single (toned) showing traces of surcharge double, 1c. on $3 with surcharge double and 1c. on $4 mint pair with one showing larger figure “4”, all mint, and the set of four used and 1c. on $1 with surcharge double; condition a little mixed as usual. S.G. 207-210, £1000+
£200-250
1334 1333 1331 1331
1332
1333
1334
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂
刂
1c. on $3 green block of four with margin at left, variety surcharge double, unused with large part original gum (lightly toned), good colour, the right vertical pair with light crease not affecting fine appearance. S.G. 209a, £600. Photo
£200-250
1c. on $4 green block of four with margin at left, variety surcharge double, unused with part original gum, toned and the upper pair with light diagonal crease. S.G. 210a, £560
£100-120
1c. on $4 green top left corner pair, the left stamp with light second impression of surcharge, the right stamp showing larger figure “4”, fine mint without the usual gum toning. R.P.S. Certificate (1962). S.G. 210a/210b. Photo
£100-120
1c. on $4 green, variety surcharge double and with larger figure “4”, good colour, fine mint. S.G.210a/b. Photo
£100-120
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1889 (SEPT.) KEYPLATE ISSUE Die Proofs
1336
1335 1335
ᔛ P
Master die proof with blank value tablet, stamp-size in black on glazed card affixed to piece (54x60mm.) marked “Oct 30, 120 leads” and further marked in red ink “repeat plate, Dec 2/96”, fine. The only die proof for plate 3 recorded (see article in L.P. July 2007). Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, April 1976 1336
ᔛ P
1c. and 2c. name and duty plates, both stamp-size in black on glazed card, crossed by manuscript “British Guiana”, and affixed to piece (64x50mm.) marked “Feb 12, 60 leads each” and further dated in red ink “Mar 6th 1900”, the 1c. value tablet with surface abrasions. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, April 1976
1890-91 KEYPLATE ISSUE Specimen Stamps 1337
1338
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1c., 5c. and 8c., each in a strip of three handstamped “SPECIMEN”, all with large part original gum, the 5c. with light discolouration. Rare multiples. S.G. 213s-215s, £240+
£150-180
1c., 5c. and 8c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” with additional 8c. showing broken “M”, the 1c. with some black adherence on reverse otherwise fine mint. S.G. 213s-215s, £80+
£50-60
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana - contd.
1898 (18 JULY) QUEEN VICTORIA’S JUBILEE Imperforate Colour Trials
1339 1339
P ᔛ
Four imperforate trials without value affixed to piece (78x178mm.) with Mount Roraima design in black and bright blue and in black and violet with manuscript “5 Cents” and “15 Cents” written alongside each respectively, and Kaieteur Falls in black and grey-green and in black and orange with manuscript “2 Cents” and “10 Cents” alongside each, fine. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM
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£2,000-2,500
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March 13, 2014 - LONDON Specimen Stamps 1340 1341
ᔛ S
刂+ អ
1c. to 15c. set of five, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the 5c. and 10c. with some specks on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 216s-221s, £150
£50-60
1890-91 CA 1c. corner blocks of six and four (2, one with plate no. 2 and one with plate no. 3) and a corner strip of three with plate no. 3, 5c. and 8c. blocks of four, 1900-03 CA 1c., 2c. (both), 6c. with plate no. 3, 48c. grey and purple-brown and 48c. brownish grey and brown with plate no. 3 in blocks of four, and 1905 MCA 1c. corner block of four with plate no. 4. Cat. £410+
£180-220
Imperforate Plate Proof
1342 1342
ᔛ P
5c. horizontal pair in blue-black and brown on unwatermarked paper, small internal defect, thin, creases and some other lesser faults, nevertheless a very rare multiple from the mini plate of six. Photo
£150-180
Issued Stamps 1343
1344
刂+ អ
1c. (3 including a vertical pair with watermark Crown to left of CC and one with retouch), 2c. (2), 5c. with watermark Crown to left of CC (light crease), 10c. and 15c. mint, 1c. (3, one with watermark Crown to left of CC and one retouched), 2c. (2), 5c. (2, one with watermark Crown to left of CC) and 10c. used. Condition generally fine. S.G. 216-221, £270+
£70-90
1c. block of fifteen (3x5) and 2c. to 15c. in blocks of four, fine mint. S.G. 216-221, £610+
£180-220
1348 ––––– 1345 –––––
1346
1347
Watermark Varieties 1345 1346
刂
ᔛ
2c. brown and indigo and 10c. blue-black and red-brown, both with watermark reversed and unused without gum, fine. S.G. 217x, 220x; £900. Photo
£200-250
2c. brown and indigo with watermark reversed, lightly cancelled, tiny red spot at top otherwise fine. S.G. 217x, £190. Photo
£60-80
Issued Stamps 1347
刂
2c. brown and indigo, variety imperforate at left and at right, unused without gum, very light crease towards foot otherwise fine. S.G. 217a var. Photo
£200-250
Watermark Varieties 1348
ᔛ
15c. red-brown and blue with watermark sideways reversed, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 221x, unpriced. Photo 75
£150-180
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Guiana - contd.
1899 (FEB - JUNE.) TWO CENTS SURCHARGES 1349
A mint and used study, the mint include 2c. on 5c. (62 including an irregular block of thirty-eight with one showing comma and one showing shaved “E”), 2c. on 10c. (12 including a marginal single and one in a marginal strip of three showing “GENTS” for “CENTS” and two, one in a marginal block of four and one in a marginal strip of three, with no stop after “CENTS”) and 2c. on 15c. (77 including a marginal block of forty-two with one showing shaved “E” and two blocks of four, one without stop); the used comprise 2c. on 5c. (9), 2c. on 10c. (11 including one showing “GENTS” for “CENTS” in a pair, one without stop in a pair and one with shaved “E”) and 2c. on 15c. (5, two without stop); condition generally fine. S.G. 222-224, £1100+
£300-400
1350 1351 1353
1354 1356
1352 1350
刂
2c. on 5c. with margin at left, variety “CINTS”, a fraction gum toned, fine mint. S.G. 222c, £180. Photo
£60-80
1351
ᔛ
2c. on 5c. showing variety “CINTS”, fine used. S.G. 222c, unpriced. Photo
£60-80
1352
刂+ អ
2c. on 10c. block of four, variety surcharge inverted, a little toned otherwise fine mint. A very rare multiple. S.G. 223c, £2800. Photo
£800-1,000
2c. on 10c. showing variety surcharge inverted and shaved “W”, fine used. Very rare, only three examples recorded. S.G. 223c, £800+. Photo
£300-400
2c. on 10c. showing variety surcharge inverted and stop omitted, fine unused with part original gum. Extremely rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2000). S.G. 223ca, £6500. Photo
£2,000-2,500
1353 1354
ᔛ
刂
1355
刂
2c. on 10c. with watermark reversed, fine mint. S.G. 223x, £160
1356
刂
2c. on 15c. vertical pair, variety surcharge double, unused with large part original gum, the lower stamp with light horizontal crease, otherwise fine. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1952). S.G. 224b, £2000. Photo PROVENANCE: Geo. Ginger Leslie Ray WWW.SPINK.COM
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£60-80
£800-1,000
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1357 1357
刂
2c. on 15c. horizontal pair, the left stamp with surcharge double (from the right side of the pane as one surcharge fell in the left column), unused without gum, fine. Extremely rare. S.G. 224b. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Dale Lichtenstein, February 1969
1358 1358
刂
2c. on 15c., variety surcharge inverted, unused with part original gum (disturbed), fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1987). S.G. 224d, £800. Photo
£200-250
1359 1359
刂+ អ
2c. on 15c. top right corner block of four, variety surcharge inverted with the lower left stamp showing stop omitted, unused without gum, fine. Unique. S.G. 224d/da. Photo PROVENANCE:
W.A.J. Webster, February 1942 Dale Lichtenstein, February 1969
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£2,000-2,500
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1900-03 KEYPLATE ISSUE Die Proof
1360 1360
ᔛ P
60c. name and duty plate stamp-size in black on glazed card, affixed to piece (57x53mm.) marked “April 9, 60 leads” and dated in red ink “July 28.03” with diagonal line crossing the proof, fine. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, April 1976 1c. Imperforate Colour Trials These colour trials were submitted by De La Rue to the Colonial Government in an attempt to comply with U.P.U. regulations of red for the 2c. value. Forty-six different colour combinations were submitted
1361 1361
ᔛ P
Three trials in grey-green with value tablets in carmine, violet and in black, all on gummed watermarked paper and partially affixed to piece marked “Approved for 60c. (signed) W.H.M.” and dated “21.3.03”, fine. Photo
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£350-450
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––––– 1362 –––––
––––– 1365 ––––– 1362 1363 1364 1365 1366
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1366A
ᔛ P
––––– 1363 –––––
––––– 1364 –––––
–––––––––– 1366 ––––––––––
1366A
Two trials in dull purple with value tablets chestnut and in green, both on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£250-300
Two trials in dull purple on yellow with value tablets in black and in green, both on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£250-300
Two trials in black on red with value tablets in black and in red, both on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£250-300
Two trials in grey-green and violet and in grey and red on red, both on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£250-300
Three trials in grey-green and black, grey-green and violet and in dull purple on orange, all on gummed unwatermarked paper, the last with some slight disturbance. Photo
£350-450
2c. Imperforate Colour Trial In carmine on gummed unwatermarked paper, fine. Photo
£120-150
Specimen Stamps 1367
ᔛ S
1c. and 2c. dull purple and carmine plus 1905-07 5c., 6c. and 60c. and 1907-10 2c. to 6c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in blue and violet, some with gum and all in above average condition for these stamps. Also 1c. to 60c. each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint
£200-250
1368 1368
S+ ᔛ អ
2c. dull purple and black on red block of four, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” with one showing broken “M”, the upper pair with minor faults though of fine appearance. A unique multiple. S.G. 235s. Photo PROVENANCE:
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£400-500
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1370
刂
ᔛ
1c. to 60c. with both 48c. shades, plus 1905-07 MCA 1c. to 96c. with some additional values on chalky paper and 1907-10 MCA 1c. to 12c., fine mint. S.G. 233-250, 253-257; £400+
£120-150
1c. to 60c. with additional 6c. and 48c. (2), plus 1905-07 MCA 1c. to 96c. with additional 1c., 2c., 4c., 5c., 6c., 12c. and 48c., and 1907-10 MCA 2c. to 12c., all used, generally fine. S.G. 233-250, 253-257; £770+
£200-250
1371
ᔛ
2c. dull purple and black on red, variety watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 235x, £120
£40-50
1372
刂អ B
60c. green and rosine block of six (3x2) with margin at right, fresh and fine mint. A rare multiple. S.G. 238, £420
£200-250
1905-07 KEYPLATE ISSUE Specimen Stamps 1373
ᔛ S
5c. and 96c., 1905 $2.40 and 1907-10 1c. to 12c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, plus additional 1907 5c. showing broken “M”, fine mint. Cat. £233+
£120-150
–––––––––––––––– 1374 –––––––––––––––– 1374
ᔛ S
24c., 48c. and 72c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D9) and affixed to small piece, each dated “Mar 07” and the 24c. additionally marked “D.F. Key, 24 Cts to $12” in red ink. A unique trio. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives Dr. Conrad Latto, May 1995
1375 1376
刂+ អ
刂អ B
Issued Stamps 2c. to 12c. set of five, each in a marginal block of four showing plate number 4, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 253-257, £168
£120-150
1c. grey-green and 1907 2c. rose-red, both in a booklet pane of six (3x2) with margin at left, both with some trimmed perfs. and a little toned, and one 1c. vertical pair with crease. Rare. S.G. 240, 253
£100-120
1377 1377
刂
6c. grey-black and ultramarine with watermark inverted, fine mounted mint. S.G. 244aw, unpriced. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM
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£100-120
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1905 $2.40 GREEN AND VIOLET
1379
––––– 1381 ––––– 1378
Specimen Stamps 1378
S ᔛ
A vertical strip of five with margin at right, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, some red and black marks on reverse otherwise fine and of lovely appearance. A very rare multiple. S.G. 251s, £425+. Photo
£300-400
Issued Stamps 1379
1380
刂+ អ
刂
1381 ័
A top left corner block of four with plate number, fresh and fine mint. A unique multiple. S.G. 251, £760. Photo A single, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 251, £190 A single on piece cancelled by “GEORGETOWN, B.G./CORNHILL ST” 1912 c.d.s. (Type D2); also another example with Madam Joseph forged cancellation. S.G. 251, £450. Photo
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£500-600 £60-80
£150-180
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1906 4C. IMPERFORATE COLOUR TRIALS These trials were sent with the Crown Agents letter of 18 June proposing a new range of colours as the 4c. colour was too like the new 5c. A new scheme was then chosen.
1382 1382
P ᔛ
Three trials in brown and chestnut, orange and violet, and in brown and blue, all affixed to piece (181x66mm.) initialled and dated “8. 6. 06”, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Derek Nathan, July 2005
––––– 1383 ––––– 1383
1384
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
––––– 1384 –––––
Two trials in dull purple with value tablets in blue and in chestnut, both on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£300-400
Two trials in yellow-green with value tablets in violet and in carmine, both on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£300-400
––––– 1385 ––––– 1385
1386
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
–––––––––– 1386 ––––––––––
Two trials, one in rose-red, the other in chestnut and red, both on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£300-400
Three trials, in brown and blue, slate and chestnut and in olive-yellow and violet, all on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£450-550
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£500-600
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1911 POSTAGE & REVENUE ESSAYS
Ex 1387
1387
ᔛ E
Three £25 stamp-size composite printed essays, the vignette with head of King Edward in oval lined background,, in red and green, green and red, and in blue and brown, the side panels inscribed “POSTAGE”, “REVENUE” and “POSTAGE & REVENUE” respectively, some hand-painting in places, each affixed to card (89x114mm.) dated “June 16th 11” and marked “B1”, “B2” and “B3”; some slight rubbing in places. A magnificent trio of essays and superb exhibition items. Photo PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, April 1976
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£6,000-8,000
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1913-21 MULTIPLE CROWN CA ISSUE Essays
1388
1389 1388
1389
P ᔛ E ᔛ
ᔛ E
An engraved essay for an unadopted ship vignette with circular surround, in black on thin glazed card (39x39mm.) dated “March 1916”. Unique ex the private portfolio of the De La Rue engraved, L.V. Phillips. Photo
£250-300
12c. composite stamp-size printed proof, the basic design in violet, the wording and figures in green, inset on thick card (85x91mm.) lettered “D”, dated “Febr 7th 12” and marked “Note, The words Postage and Revenue are to be engraved in Key die”. Superb. Photo
£2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969
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1390 1390
1391
ᔛ P
P ᔛ
1391
Master with uncleared name and duty plate and small surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “Aug 1912”; some very minor soiling. The only recorded example, ex the personal portfolio of the engraver, L.V. Phillips. Photo
£500-600
Master with blank name and duty plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “3 OCT 12”, fine. Photo
£250-300
1392
1393
1392
P ᔛ
6c. name and duty plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked. Photo
£150-180
1393
ᔛ P
24c. name and duty plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked. Photo
£150-180
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ᔛ S
1c. to 96c. set of eleven with additional 12c. and 96c. (3, with white back, two on lemon and one on pale yellow), each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 259s-269cs, £275+
£80-100
Ex 1395 1395
1396
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1c., 2c., 4c., 5c., 6c., 12c., 24c. and 48c., each in a strip of three overprinted “SPECIMEN” and each with a punch hole at top and one 12c. and 24c. with a green tick, all with gum, one 6c. with damaged value tablet. Ex a postal receiving authority archive. Photo
£250-300
4c., 48c. and 96c. on pale yellow, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” with broken “M”, fine mounted mint. S.G. 261s, 266s, 269cs
£150-180
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1397 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1397
ᔛ S
12c., 24c., 48c., 60c., 72c. and 96c. on yellow, each diagonally handstamped “Specimen” in violet or black by a postal receiving authority, all with part gum, the 48c. with spot of surface damage at top. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Marcus Samuel
––––––––––––––––––––––– 1398 ––––––––––––––––––––––– 1398
ᔛ S
96c. on yellow and 1921-27 Script 48c. and 60c. plus 1918 War Tax 2c., all except last overprinted “SPECIMEN” and each handstamped “SPECIMEN” by the Bechuanaland postal receiving authority, all without gum and with some small faults. Photo
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£200-250
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1400
1401
1402
ᔛ
刂
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
1c. to 96c. with some additional shades/paper and 1921-27 Script 1c. to 96c., all used, generally fine. S.G. 259-269, 272-282; £470+
£120-150
1c., 2c. (2, one with plate number 2), 4c. (4, two with plate number 2), 5c. (3, two with plate number), 6c. (2, one with plate number 2), 12c. (2, one with plate number 2), 24c., 48c., 60c. with plate number 2, 72c. and 96c. (4, one with plate number 1) and 1921-27 Script 1c. to 96c. with additional 1c. to 24c. (2) and 48c. with plate number (both 2c., one 24c. and the 48c. with number 1, the others with number 2), fine mint. S.G. 259-269, 272-282; £320+
£150-180
1c. (2), 2c. (3, one with plate number 1), 4c., 5c. with plate number 2, 6c., 12c. (2, one with sheet number “005”), 60c., 72c., 96c. yellow back with plate number 1 and sheet number “001”, 96c. white back and 96c. on lemon, each in a marginal block of four except one 96c., fine mint. Cat. £690
£250-300
96c. black and vermilion on pale yellow, a lower left corner block of four with plate number 2, light gum bend and a few split perfs. at top, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 269c, £84+
£60-80
Watermark Varieties
1403
1404
1405 1403
1404
1405
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂+ ᔛ អ
1c. blue-green with watermark inverted and reversed, fine and lightly cancelled. S.G. 259ay, £375. Photo
£120-150
2c. carmine with watermark inverted, lightly cancelled, two small stain spots, one affecting perf. at lower right. S.G. 260w, £450. Photo
£100-120
4c. brown and bright purple block of four with margin at right showing watermark inverted, fine mint, mounted in the selvedge only. A rare multiple. S.G. 261w, unpriced. Photo
£500-600
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1914 STAMP DESIGN COMPETITION In 1913 the new definitive issue was put on sale. Reaction in the Colony was not favourable. In 1914 the British Guiana Philatelic Society arranged an “Ideal B.G. Stamp Competition” for which twelve designs were submitted. These were adjudged in England in 1915 and the designs were offered to the Government in August 1917 The following five lots are all ex the private portfolio of L.V. Phillips
1410 1409
1406
1407
1408
1409
1410
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
A pen, ink and Chinese white drawing (117x139mm.) on wove paper (150x190mm.) showing King’s head enclosed in ornate crown above centrally located ship surrounded by the colony’s motto and the Union flag, marked “Allegro con spirits” and “2nd” on reverse. Photo
£800-1,000
A pen, ink and Chinese white drawing (118x144mm.) on wove paper (150x216mm.), a Crowned vignette over map of country in pink below with King’s head at left, ship at right and colony’s motto below, marked “Pax” on reverse. Most attractive. Photo
£600-800
A pen and ink sketch submitted by H.N. Richmond of Valparaiso showing King’s head enclosed in Crowned circle with “POSTAGE & REVENUE” underneath and denomination below and latin motto with ship below, on wove paper (150x212mm.) marked “No 1 16 Times Full Size” and “Drawn by Ñuñoa”; some folds and pinholes well clear of design. Photo
£500-600
A rough pen and ink drawing (45x58mm.) on piece of folded wove paper (88x120mm.) showing King’s head at top with ship below and colony’s motto in between and marked, on reverse, “Posted 30th June 1915” and “Rough drawing of British Guiana Postage and Revenue Stamp. 4 times the size for Competition” and “Nom-de-plume ‘Shamrock’”. Photo
£250-300
A photographic design (32x45mm.) submitted by E.S. Truchot of Georgetown showing King’s portrait above the allegorical figure of British Guiana holding sugar cane leaves etc., affixed to card (84x96mm.). Photo
£200-250
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1918 (Jan.) War Tax 2c. showing major misplacement on name and duty plate to lower right, used with unoverprinted 2c. on 1919 (24 Sept.) “Montgomery Ward” front to Chicago. Most unusual. Photo
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£60-80
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1408 89
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1921-27 WATERMARK MULTIPLE SCRIPT CA Specimen Stamps 1412
1413
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1c. to 96c. set of eleven each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, with additional 2c. showing short “N” and 12c. showing dropped “EN”, fine mint. S.G. 272s-282s, £200+
£70-90
1c., 2c. rose-carmine and 6c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” showing broken “M”, fine mint
£120-150
1416
–––––––––––––– Ex 1414 –––––––––––––– 1414
ᔛ S
1c., 2c. rose-carmine, 4c., 6c., 12c., 24c., 48c. and 96c. (2, both a little faded), each overprinted “SPECIMEN” and with small part strikes of the Gabon receiving postal authority cachet, the 6c. and one 96c. with small faults. Photo
£200-250
Issued Stamps 1415
1416
刂+ អ
ᔛ
1c. to 24c., 72c. and 96c., each in a block of four, all but 2c. violet marginal, the 1c. and 24c. with plate number 2, fine mint. Cat. £343
£100-120
2c. rose-carmine with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 273w, £300. Photo
£100-120
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1931 (JULY) CENTENARY OF COUNTY UNION Waterlow Die Proofs
1417
1418
1420 1417
ᔛ P
1419
King’s head proof on small piece, numbered “13122” and “8077” at top (both deleted) and marked “Cancelled, 3-1-35”, fine. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Waterlow archives, February 1985 1418
1419
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1420
ᔛ P
1421
S ᔛ
1c. in black on ruled paper, cut down to framelines, fine. The only recorded example. Photo
£250-300
2c. in indigo on wove paper (74x126mm.) in a progressive state with partial shading in left scrolls, showing reversed die number “13115” and dated “24.4.31”. Photo
£500-600
6c. in deep blue on wove paper (147x94mm.) in the issued state, dated “22.4.31”. Photo
£500-600
Specimen Stamps
1422
S ᔛ
1c. to $1 sets of five (2), each perforated “SPECIMEN”, one set additionally handstamped “SPECIMEN” by the Bechuanaland postal receiving authority, fine. S.G. 283s-287s
£100-120
1c., 2c. and 4c., each perforated “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “Especimen” by a Spanish colony postal receiving authority, the 1c. with some browned gum, the others without, fine
£60-80
Issued Stamps 1423
1424
刂+ អ
ᔛ
1c. to $1 set of five in blocks of four, the 2c. marginal with sheet number “175” and the 6c. marginal with imprint, fine mint. S.G. 283-287, £220
£60-80
1c. to $1 sets of five mint and used (6c. a little soiled), fine. S.G. 283-287, £110
£55-65
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Second Session at 2.30 p.m. (Lots 1425-1790) 1934-51 PICTORIAL ISSUE Essays
1425 1425
ᔛ E
1c. to $1 set of twelve Bradbury Wilkinson unadopted designs, all photographic and affixed to card, fine. Photo PROVENANCE:
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£1,800-2,200
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ᔛ P
Waterlow 2c., 12c., 24c., 60c., 96c. and $1 stamp-size proofs in black on thin wove paper, fine. A unique group previously unrecorded. Photo
£2,000-3,000
Specimen Stamps 1427
ᔛ S
1c. to $1 set of thirteen, each perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine. S.G. 288s-300s, £225
1428
ᔛ S
1c. to $1 set of thirteen, each perforated “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “SPECIMEN” in violet by the Bechuanaland postal authority, all without gum and the violet ink has run in places. S.G. 288s-300s
£60-80
£200-250
Issued Stamps 1429
1430
1431
1432
刂+ អ
刂អ B
刂អ ᔛ B
1c. to $1 with both perfs. of 12c., each in a mint block of four, five are marginal with imprint, fine. S.G. 288-300, £520
£150-180
1c. to $1 set of thirteen, all affixed to 1934 (15 Oct.) envelope registered to Port of Spain, each tied by “AIR MAIL. G.P.O./BRITISH GUIANA” double-ring d.s., the 4c. with tiny nick at top otherwise fine. S.G. 282-300, £150
£60-80
3c. scarlet block of twenty (10x2), watermark error Crown missing across the two stamps in column 7, fresh and fine mint. Extremely rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). S.G. 290aa, £4000
£1,500-2,000
3c. scarlet, a block of forty (10x4) with second stamp in third column showing replacement Crown, fine unmounted mint
£150-180
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1433 1433
刂 ᔛ
4c. slate-violet, a vertical pair variety imperforate horizontally, a little gum toned otherwise fine unmounted mint. Extremely rare. P.F. Certificate (1979). S.G. 291b, £17,000. Photo Note: A sheet of 60 comprising 30 error pairs was issued and reports vary as to how these were disposed of by the Post Office. Either 26 or 30 were cut into singles and sold in the normal course of business, 8 or 12 were purchased by a local clergyman who separated and used the stamps, while the remaining 9-13 pairs were bought by someone who realised what they had and saved them for philately. PROVENANCE:
Michael Rubin, June 2001
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£5,000-7,000
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1935 SILVER JUBILEE Die Proofs
Ex 1434 1434
P ᔛ
Two pieces with die proofs of the frames in black on wove paper affixed, one with 2c., 6c., 10c. and 24c. values marked “Appd for Dies 2, 6 and 24c cents only 20/12”, the 10c. marked “Not approved”, the second piece dated 28th December 1934 with 12c. frame marked “Appd for Die 31/12/34”. Superb. Photo PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 95
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Ex 1435 1435
ᔛ S+ អ
2c. to 24c. set of four in blocks of four, each perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine unmounted mint. Unique multiples. S.G. 301s-304s. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
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1437
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
2c. to 24c. set of four perforated “SPECIMEN”, each marginal with plate number, the 6c. with light crease otherwise fine. S.G. 301s-304s, £130+
£70-90
2c. to 24c. set of four perforated “SPECIMEN”, the 12c. showing diagonal line by turret, fine mint. S.G. 301s-304s
£100-120
BOOKLETS 1438
1439
刂
刂
1901 48c. black on pink containing 1c. pane of six and block of five, and 2c. blocks of four (2); the covers a little soiled and a little rusting around staples. Rare. S.G. SB1, £2,500 for complete booklet
£250-300
1934 36c. black on orange containing 2c. and 4c. pairs, the covers with some pencil notations and minor creases. Rare. S.G. SB6
£150-180
FORGERIES 1440 F
The lovely collection formed by Rev. Paul B. Freeland, all neatly mounted and writtenup according to Earee’s Album Weeds, including the work of Fournier, Panelli and Spiro covering issues from Cottonreels to the 1882 type-set issue
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Robson Lowe International (Basel), October 1977
OFFICIAL STAMPS 1441
ᔛ
1875 1c. (7 including a block of four), 2c. (3, one a forgery), 8c. and 24c., and 1877 1c., 2c. and 4c., all used, mostly fine. Cat. £1000+
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1444 1442
1443
刂+ អ
刂
1445
1446
1447
1c. black marginal irregular block of fourteen with large part papermaker’s watermark (Original Turkey Mill, Kent), unused with large part original gum, some re-inforced perfs, light gum creases and one with a corner crease, none of which affects fine appearance. A rare multiple. S.G. O1, £980. Photo
£400-500
1c. black, two examples, one with “O” of “OFFICIAL” missing, both with small part original gum and the usual short perfs, fine. S.G. O1. Photo
£100-120
1444
刂
2c. orange with slanting “O”, fine unused with part original gum. S.G. O2, £275. Photo
£80-100
1445
刂
8c. rose, unused with traces of original gum, the odd short perf, fine. S.G. O3, £350. Photo
£120-150
12c. brownish purple, unused, some short perfs. and regummed though a presentable example of this rare stamp. Brandon Certificate (1997). S.G. O4, £3250. Photo
£400-500
1446
刂
PROVENANCE:
Sovereign, May 2008 1447
ᔛ
12c. brownish purple with sloping “O”, centrally cancelled, fine. A.P.S. Certificate (1992). S.G. O4, £500. Photo 97
£150-180
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1448 1448
刂
24c. green lower right corner vertical pair, the upper stamp with sloping “O”, unused with traces of gum, the usual short perfs. and the selvedge trimmed in places, fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2003). S.G. O5, £5000. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
“Great”, March 1970 William Frazer, October 2003 1877 Issue
1449 1449
ᔛ P
–––––––––––––––––––––– 1450 ––––––––––––––––––––––
A perforated colour trial with blank value tablet, in orange on gummed watermarked paper, perfs. cut off at left and slightly trimmed at top. Rare. Photo
£200-300
PROVENANCE:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969 1450
ᔛ C
1c., 2c., 4c. and 8c., each handstamped “CANCELLED” (D7) and affixed to a small piece, a few small faults though rare. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 1451
刂
1c. slate, 2c. orange and 4c. blue, all unused with small part (1c.) or part original gum, the 1c. with heavy hinge remnant and some slightly clipped perfs, the others fine. S.G. O6-O8, £605
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1453
1454
1455
1456
1457
1452 1452
1453
刂+ អ
刂
4c. blue block of four, unused with large part original gum, some light discolouration on reverse, fine appearance. S.G. O8, £520. Photo
£150-180
6c. brown, unused without gum, fine. Very rare. Brandon Certificate (1997). S.G. O9, £5500. Photo
£1,500-1,800
PROVENANCE:
Sovereign, May 2008 1454
ᔛ
6c. brown, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. O9, £600. Photo
£200-250
1455
刂
8c. rose, unused with part original gum, perfs. virtually cut off at foot, fine. Rare. A.P.S. Certificate (1993). S.G. O10, £2000. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
A. Hind, May 1934 (lower right stamp in a block of four) 1456
1457
ᔛ
刂
8c. rose cancelled by “A04” obliterator, a fraction soiled otherwise fine. S.G. O10, £450. Photo
£120-150
24c. green, prepared for use but not issued, unused with part original gum, some clipped perfs, fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1969). S.G. O12, £1900. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Webster, February 1942 William Frazer, October 2003
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POSTAL STATIONERY Aerogramme
1458 1458
ᔛ P
1950 6c. blue die proof of the stamp impression, on thin paper (108x108mm.) marked “L/c Blue” and further in red ink “Approved”, initialled and dated “17/11/49”; numerous pinholes and creases, some of which affect impression. Photo
£250-300
Envelopes 1459
ᔛ E
1894 5c. handpainted in blue, grey and Chinese white, executed on tracing paper (70x80mm.), fine. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives Derek Nathan, November 2005 1460
1899 “TWO CENTS” without stop in black on 5c., variety surcharge double, and “TWO without stop in red on 5c., variety surcharge double, one on stamp impression the other on envelope; both unused, the former with light folds and a little damaged at lower left corner; also an example of the red surcharge used from Georgetown to England, scarce, in use only for a very short time
CENTS”
PROVENANCE:
Derek Nathan, November 2005
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1462
1461
Registered Envelopes 1461
ᔛ P
1902 4c. embossed proof in vermilion on thin card (57x56mm.) plus the De La Rue photographic file copy affixed to card (89x114mm.) dated “SEP 16 1901”, fine. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives Derek Nathan, November 2005 1462
ᔛ E
1913 4c. unadopted composite handpainted and printed essay in orange with King George V’s head, stamp-size and affixed to card (89x149mm.) dated “Febr 20th 13”, fine. Photo Note: King George V’s portrait never did appear on British Guiana registered envelopes, until the pictorials of 1934 PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives Derek Nathan, November 2005 101
£300-400
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Ex 1463 1463
ᔛ E
1884 1c. green and 2c. carmine Queen’s handpainted essays with name and duty plate handpainted in Chinese white, executed on printed wrappers and each affixed to an “Appendix” sheet (204x327mm.; folded) dated “Nov 8/83” and showing Government Secretary’s d.s. at top left. Delightful. Photo
£1,000-1,200
Note: This design was rejected in favour of the Ship design PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archive Derek Nathan, November 2005 1464
ᔛ E
–– Ship design colour trials (3) for the 1c. made from the master die and with handpainted value tablet, one in grey marked “A” and “colour of existing duty of p Stamp”, one in green marked “B” and “colour establish by Postal Union”, and the third in chestnut marked “C” and “Colour of English Govt 1⁄ 2d wrapper”. A delightful trio. Photo PROVENANCE:
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£1,000-1,200
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1465 1465
ᔛ E
–– Ship design colour trials (2) for the 2c. made from the master die and with handpainted value tablet, one in orange marked “A” and “Colour of existing duty of p stamp”, the other in carmine marked “B” and “Colour established by Postal Union”. Delightful. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue archive Derek Nathan, November 2005 103
£600-800
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1466
1466
ᔛ P
1467
1884 1c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “17 SEP 83”, fine. Photo
£120-150
1467
ᔛ P
–– 2c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “11
Photo
£120-150
1468
1886 (20 Mar.) 1c. used to Germany, uprated with 1c. and both cancelled by Georgetown double-ring d.s. and showing, on reverse, “DEMERARI/PAQ. FR. C No 1” octagonal d.s. The earliest recorded use by six years. Photo
£400-500
SEP 83”.
REVENUE STAMPS Medicine Duty 1469
刂
c.1900 rouletted 32c. red and black and 64c. green and black, the former in a block (2x9; one at foot damaged), the latter in two blocks (2x5; two damaged), also 32c. singles in red and black and in green and black, 64c. singles in both colours and 96c. in red and black; condition a little mixed. Barefoot 1-2 Photo for lot 1468 appears on page 109
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£250-300
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ᔛ P
1471
1869 $1, $2, $4, $8, $10 and $16 imperforate proofs in issued colours on thin paper, generally fine
£300-400
–– perf. 10 $8 and $16 unused without gum; perf. 121⁄ 2 $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $6, $8, $12 and $40 unused with large part original gum, and $1 (2), $4 and $20 with manuscript cancels, also a $4 proof? in light blue; and perf. 15 $1, $2, $4, $8, $10, $16 and $20 unused with large part original gum. A fine lot. Between Barefoot 1-16
£300-400
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ᔛ E
1888 hand-drawn essays for an unadopted embossed issue, comprising 2c., 4c., 6c., 24c. (2 different), 48c., 96c., $2.40, $4.80, $9.60, $10 and £12 plus a similar 2c. essay for a Cheque stamp, each executed on a piece of tracing paper (58x84mm. max) dated 19th July or 14th September 1888. Photo PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives
1473
ᔛ E
1888 4c. hand-drawn essay for an unadopted stamp issue with vignette as in the 1869 issue and marked “INLAND” and “REVENUE” at sides, executed on piece of tracing paper (52x66mm.) in purple, green and Chinese white, and dated “JULY 19TH 88”. Photo £150-180 PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives
1474
刂
1889 CA $2.40 and $4.80, and 1911 MCA $2.40, $3, $5 (blunt top right corner and pulled perf. at left) and $12, fine unused with part or large part original gum. Barefoot 33-34, 41-42, 44-45 £80-100
1473 105
£1,500-2,000
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ᔛ S
1911 MCA $3, $5, $20 and $50, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D9) and affixed to a small piece, fine. Barefoot 42, 44, 46-47. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 Summary Jurisdiction 1476
1477
1478
ᔛ P
刂
ᔛ
1479
1865 imperforate proofs comprising 24c. (2), 60c. (2) and 72c. (2) on gummed thin paper and on card, fine
£250-300
1865-76 no watermark, perf. 10 12c. (no gum), 24c. and 72. unused with large part original gum, perf. 121⁄ 2 12c., 16c., 24c., 48c. (both), 60c., 72c. and 96c. unused without gum, and perf. 15 48c. and 72c. unused with large part original gum; mainly good to fine. Barefoot 1-8
£150-180
–– perf. 15 12c. (2), 16c., 24c., 48c. lilac, 48c. red (3, one on bluish paper), 60c., 72c. and 96c. and 1875 provisional 50c. on 12c., all used with manuscript cancels, generally fine for these. Barefoot 1-9
£60-80
1883-87 CC perf. 12 60c. (2, one on blued) and 72c. used with manuscript cancels, perf. 14 16c., 48c., 50c., 60c., 72c. and rare $1 yellow unused, most with gum, and 24c., 48c., 50c., 60c., 72c. and 96c. used with manuscript cancels; mostly fine
£200-250
1480 1480
刂
–– CC perf. 15 $1 yellow, fine mint. Only three examples recorded. Photo
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刂
1887 12c. on 24c, (defective), 25c. on 72c., 50c. in red on 60c. and 50c. in black on 60c. (unrecorded by Barefoot), all apparently unused. Very rare. Barefoot 19-21. Photo
£300-400
COVERS AND CANCELLATIONS 1482 ័
1886 front from Philadelphia to Santa Cruz, bearing US 1c. and 2c. pair tied by duplex and showing a fine strike of “MISSENT TO/BRITISH GUIANA.” h.s. (Type I24); some minor discolouration. The only recorded example. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Col. F. Seifert, February 2004
1483 1483
1891 (23 Jan.) locally addressed envelope bearing 1889 1c. tied by oval “DEMERARA/Ship/LETTER” h.s. with blue crayon “8” alongside and, on reverse, Georgetown double-ring d.s. The only recorded example. Photo PROVENANCE:
Roberts W.A. Townsend, October 1969 Derek Nathan, July 2005 Photos also appear on page 109 107
£2,000-2,500
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1899 (24 June) “The Demerara Chronicle” wrapper addressed to London, bearing 1889 8c. and 1898 Jubilee 2c. both tied by Georgetown c.d.s., some creases and light soiling; also c.1890 “The Daily Chronicle” wrapper front to Berbice, bearing 1890 1c. on $1 tied by Georgetown double-ring d.s. Scarce. Photo
£100-120
1485
1485
1901 (9 Apr.) envelope from Richmond Hill to London, bearing 1900 2c. tied by “RICHMOND HILL/B.GUIANA” c.d.s. (Type D1) and showing, on reverse Mahaica, Georgetown and arrival datestamps. The only recorded cover. Photo
£750-900
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud Derek Nathan
1486
1487
1908 (Sept.) envelope (260x125mm.) registered from Georgetown to Berlin, bearing 1905-07 2c. (4, one with defective corner), 5c. (12), 12c. and 24c., all tied by c.d.s., showing “R” in oval, Paris transit d.s. and, on reverse, red on white registration label; the with some peripheral creasing etc as to be expected with a cover of this size. An impressive $1.04 franking
£80-100
1932 (20 Jan.) envelope from Venezuela to Paramaribo, franked at $1.35, showing circular “MISSENT/TO/BRITISH GUIANA” h.s. (Type I25) with, on reverse, Georgetown c.d.s. (25.1); also 1967 (27 Sept.) envelope from Trinidad to England showing framed “MISSENT TO GUYANA” h.s. in violet. Photo
£80-100
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1468
1488 Ex 1484
Ex 1487
1489
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1937 envelope to London, bearing 1934 4c. crossed by red and blue crayon strokes, and with “Girl Pat” blue label tied by “Returned from ‘Girl Pat’/as illegal Mail.” h.s. in red; the envelope with some faults. Photo
£250-300
Note: The “Girl Pat”, a Grimsby trawler, property of the Marstand Fishing Co. Ltd., achieved notoriety in 1936 when it was abducted by its skipper Captain “Dod” Osborne and taken on an 8,000 mile adventure which ended at Georgetown, the vessel slightly damaged from an attempted boarding. The crew were returned to England, Osborne and his brother tried and sentenced for their act of piracy, and a new crew set out, one of whom, James Storey, arranged the production of the label at the office of the Daily Chronicle for the carrying home of souvenir mail, which was frowned upon by the British Guiana Postal Authorities. The “Girl Pat” eventually ended up being used as a wreck marking vessel and was then moored in the Surrey Dock until about 1968. Whilst there she was used as a film prop.
Incoming Mail 1489
1866 (5 Apr.) entire letter from New York to Demerara, carried privately to St. Thomas where GB 1858 2d. Pl. 9 pair applied and cancelled “C51”, showing manuscript “1”, Jas. T. Abbot of St. Thomas forwarding agent’s c.d.s. in blue and, on reverse, St Thomas (6.4) and Georgetown (22.4) datestamps; the right-hand 2d. defective due to filing crease. Photo £150-180
1490
1872 (2 Aug.) entire letter from London to Demerara, bearing GB 1871 1/- Pl. 5 tied by duplex and showing arrival datestamp (22.8) on reverse; 1879 (15 Apr.) envelope (roughly opened at top) from London to Georgetown, bearing GB 1878 6d. Pl. 16 tied by duplex and showing clear arrival datestamp (3.5) on reverse; and 1888 (4 Aug.) envelope to Sir Daniel Chalmers, the Chief Justice of British Guiana c/o the Colonial Office in London, bearing GB 1881 1d. lilac
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£150-180
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1492
1756 (27 Nov.) entire letter from William Waine to his father in Boston, the letter headed “Bay of Honduras”, rated “4d.” and showing unframed “NEW/YORK” transit h.s.; the entire with lower right portion of face panel torn away and other faults. An important letter despite the faults. The earliest entire recorded. Photo
£150-180
1790 (16 Jan.) entire letter to London headed “Honduras”, marked “Ship William, Capt Byron”, rated “7” and showing mainly fine unframed “FALMOUTH/SHIP-LRE” (Type S1a) with arrival datestamp on reverse. One of the earliest Ship Letters known from British Honduras. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Drs Harper, March 2009
1493
1494
1495
1840 (7 June) entire letter to Maine, headed “Sch Outesie at the town of Belize in the bay of Honduras”, showing unframed “SHIP” h.s. and Boston transit c.d.s. (30.6), both in red. Unusual schooner mail. Photo
£80-100
1842 (13 May) Wesleyan missionary entire to London, docketed from Belize, marked “Per the John Pirie”, rated “8” and showing, on reverse, step-type “DARTMOUTH/SHIP LETTER” partly overstruck by red arrival c.d.s. (21.7) and showing Dartmouth circular datestamp (19.7) alongside
£60-80
1843 (19 Jan.) entire (bottom flap missing) to Bristol, marked “p Packet”, rated “1/-” and showing fine to very fine strike of “BELIZE” double-arc d.s. in red with arrival d.s. (6.3) on reverse. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
H. Barnstone, June 1980
1496
1497
1846 (22 June) entire to London, rated “1/-” and showing, on reverse, superb “BELIZE” double-arc d.s. and large part red arrival c.d.s. (6.8). Photo
£100-120
1846 (9 Sept.) entire letter from Belize to Guatemala, privately carried, showing “Yzabael” h.s. on address panel, marked “F. Camayano”; some worm-holes and light filing fold
£50-60
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991
1498
1854 (17 Jan.) entire letter from F. Camayano in Belize to Paris, showing framed “COLONIES/&C. ART.13.” in red partially overstruck by handstruck “15” charge mark with Calais entry d.s. (16.2) alongside and, on reverse, poor to fine “BELIZE” double-arc d.s. in black partially overstruck by arrival c.d.s. Photo PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991
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£80-100
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1500
1854 (17 Oct.) envelope to Leicester, rated “6” and showing, on reverse, fine “BELIZE” double-arc d.s. in black partly overstruck by blue arrival datestamp (17.11); the face panel a little soiled and with small tear at top
£70-90
1859 (14 June), 1867 (2 Apr.) and (25 Oct.) entire letters ex the same correspondence from B. Cramer in Belize to Messers Lanman & Kemp in New York, the first marked “pr Honduras” and showing arrival “6” in circle (crossed by filing crease), the other two marked “pr Pallas” and showing sender’s oval cachet (on reverse for latter). An interesting lot
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991 S. Gallagher, November 1993
1501
1502
1503
1860 (17 Dec.) envelope from Belize to Liverpool, rated “10” in red, showing superb “BELIZE/PAID” c.d.s. (Type PD2) with code “C” and Paid London transit d.s. (18.1), both in red. Photo
£250-300
1864 (15 Sept.) entire letter to Jamaica, rated “4” in red crayon and showing fine “BELIZE/PAID” c.d.s. (Type PD2) in red with code “A” and, on reverse, clear Kingston arrival datestamp; the face panel with small tear at right. Photo
£100-120
1868 (7 Mar.) envelope to London, rated “1/1” in red crayon, showing fine “BELIZE/PAID” c.d.s. (Type PD2) in red with code “A” and light arrival Paid datestamp (28.3).; some minor peripheral faults. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991
1504
1871 (12 Mar.) entire letter from a sailor on the Norwegian ship “Oscar I” to Norway, rated “1” and “6” in red, showing fine strike of “BELIZE/PAID” c.d.s. (Type PD5) with oval-framed “PD”, handstruck “3d”” and London Paid (15.4) transit d.s. alongside, all in red. Very rare, only three examples of this type of Paid c.d.s. are recorded. Photo
£800-1,000
Transit Mail 1505
1839 (3 Jan.) entire letter from Philadelphia to the French Consul-General in San Salvador, carried to New York where Gilpin (large red f.a.c. on reverse) arranged carriage by private ship to Belize, and subsequently forwarded (probably through Marshall Bennett) by schooner to Yzabel and overland to Guatemala and San Salvador; the face panel showing handstruck “4” (reales) for the Guatemala leg
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
H. Madden
1506
1839 (12 Oct.) entire from Liverpool to Guatemala and presumably routed via Belize, marked “p Falmouth Packet”, rated “3/3” and showing framed “PAID AT/LIVERPOOL” with despatch d.s. on reverse. An exceptionally early ingoing GB cover to Guatemala PROVENANCE:
Drs Harper, March 2009
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£80-100
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1491
1493 1495
1498
1496
1502
1501
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1508
1842 entire (no side flaps) to Bristol, marked “p H.M.S. Pilot”, rated 1/- and showing superb circular undated “LEEWARD ISLAND/F” in bright green applied at Falmouth with, on reverse, arrival c.d.s (24.8) and manuscript “Honduras”; the entire with some light creases, one of which crosses the handstamp. Photo
£500-600
1850 (29 Jan.) front and large part back from Bordeaux to Guatemala via London and Belize, marked “Par le Paquebot Anglais”, rated “130”, showing despatch and London Paid (1.2) datestamps in red, small boxed “PD” and handstruck “4” (reales)
£50-60
PROVENANCE:
H. Madden
1509
1850 (Apr.) entire from Bordeaux to Guatemala via London and Belize, marked “Par le Paquebot Anglais”, showing despatch and London Paid transit datestamps in red, small boxed “PD” and handstruck “4” (reales). Photo
£70-90
PROVENANCE:
H. Madden A. Guggisberg
1510
1851 (1 Jan.) entire from Paris to Guatemala, showing Le Havre and London (2.1) transit datestamps and handstruck “4” (reales); and 1861 (3 Aug.) bill of lading from Liverpool to Guatemala, marked “Pr Talisman” and showing handstruck “4” (reales). A fine pair of covers
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
A. Guggisberg
1511
1853 (1 Sept.) envelope from Guatemala to the Isle of Wight, rated “1/-”, showing fine despatch d.s. and handstruck “4” (reales) with, on reverse, Belize double-arc d.s. in black (crossed by pressed crease), London (14.10) and arrival datestamps. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Drs. Harper, March 2009
1512
1858 (5 Apr.) envelope from Guatemala to Paris, rated “10”, showing despatch d.s. and handstruck “4” (reales), both in green, “GB/2F__” accountancy h.s., Calais entry datestamp and, on reverse, small Belize double-arc d.s. and part red London transit c.d.s.; the envelope with some faults. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
H. Madden
1513
1514
1859 (3 Feb.) entire letter from Guatemala to New York, marked “via Belize”, showing despatch datestamp partly overstruck by arrival “6” in circle, and handstruck “4” (reales). Photo
£80-100
1859 (14 May) envelope from Brussels to the Belgian Consul-General in Guatemala, rated “1/2”, showing despatch c.d.s., unframed “PP”, red London Paid transit d.s. (16.5), handstruck “8” (reales) and, on reverse, small Belize double-arc transit d.s. (11.6). Photo
£120-150
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1862 (2 Sept.) entire from Guatemala to Paris, marked “Via Belize, St Thomas & Southampton”, showing despatch c.d.s. in red, handstruck “6” (reales), framed “GB/1F 60C” accountancy h.s., Calais entry d.s., “23” charge mark and, on reverse, red London transit c.d.s. (13.10); the entire with lightly stained horizontal filing crease and some other minor peripheral staining. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
H. Madden
1516
1864 (2 July) entire letter from Guatemala to Cadiz, showing red crayon “1/10” (deleted) and “4”, despatch c.d.s. in blue, oval-framed “PD”, “BELIZE/PAID” c.d.s. in red (Type PD2) with code “A” (14.7), framed “FRANCO” in green, oval arrival d.s. (17.8) and, on reverse, handstruck “5” (reales). A neat and most attractive cover. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud
1517
1518
1868 (30 Dec.) entire letter from Omoa (Honduras) to Paris, showing red crayon “1/4”, “BELIZE/PAID” c.d.s. in red (Type PD2) with code “A” partly overstruck by oval-framed “PD”, red London Paid transit d.s. (29.1) and Calais entry datestamp. Photo
£200-250
1869 (1 Feb.) entire letter from Omoa (Honduras) to Paris, showing red crayon “4”, “BELIZE/PAID” c.d.s. in red (Type PD2) with code “A” overstruck by Calais entry d.s. and red London Paid transit c.d.s. Photo
£150-180
Note: Cramer forwarded this correspondence from the constructors of the Honduras railroad PROVENANCE:
H. Madden
1519
1870 (8 June) envelope from Omoa (Honduras) to New Orleans, showing red crayon “6”, Belize c.d.s. (Type D4) along with the very rare straight-line “PAID” h.s. in red (Type PD4) and arrival c.d.s. (14.6); some minor soiling. An important exhibition item. Photo
£800-1,000
Note: The Paid handstamp was apparently introduced at the request of the American P.O. and only used on mails to the United States PROVENANCE:
Drs. Harper, March 2009
1520
1875 (6 June) entire letter from Guatemala to Belgium, marked “Via Belize” and showing sender’s cachet at lower left; no postal markings
£50-60
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991
1521
1875 (6 Oct.) envelope from Guatemala to Berlin, showing large circular “Quetzal” cachet, “CORREOS DE GUATEMALA/PAQUETES” c.d.s., red crayon “5”, Belize c.d.s. (18.10; Type D4), rare “BELIZE/PAID” “bridge” type d.s. (Type PD5) and London Paid transit datestamp (13.11); a few minor folds. Rare. Photo PROVENANCE:
H. Madden
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£800-1,000
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1515
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1516
1524 1519
1521
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1835 (25 Jan.) entire letter to London written by J. Carter and H. Miles on their arrival in San Geronimo to work for Henry Bennett, no postal markings. The contents relate details of their 99 day journey from London and a new life among “an uncivilised people whose Sabbaths are spent in revelling in feasts, fairs and Bull fights and who are not scrupulous at a slight provocation to stab or murder their fellow man”. It asks that responses be sent care of Marshall Bennett in Belize
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
A. Guggisberg H. Madden
1523
1524
1839 (23 Apr.) printed “PRICES CURRENT” from Liverpool to Guatemala “care of Charles Evans Esqr, Honduras” and marked “p Visitor” at lower left, no other markings; some small faults on reverse due to opening
£80-100
1841 entire from Guatemala ex the “Huth” correspondence to London, rated “8” and showing manuscript “Belize. Honduras 13th Feb 1841, p Randolph by Charles Evans” forwarding endorsement on reverse along with “SHIP-LETTER/LIVERPOOL” c.d.s. (27.3) partly overstruck by red arrival d.s. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
H. W. Wood
1525
1526
1841 (20 Jan.) entire letter from Belize to London, marked “p Quebec”, rated “8” and showing, on reverse across join, large oval New York f.a.c. of Gilpin’s Exchange, straightline “SHIP-LETTER” h.s. and arrival c.d.s. (18.3), all in red
£150-180
1844 (Jan.) entire to Bristol, dated “Guatemala Jany 20th 1844” at lower left, rated “8” and showing, on reverse, manuscript “Belize. Honduras 31st January 1844, Forwarded via New York by Evans & Schurer” forwarding endorsement, red New York f.a.c. of Geo and John Lawrie, straight-line “SHIP-LETTER” h.s. in red with London and arrival (21.3) datestamps alongside; the entire with one side flap missing. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 H. Madden
1527
1528
1844 (22 Mar.) entire letter from Guatemala to Bordeaux, rated “20”, showing very fine “BELIZE” double-arc d.s., framed “COLONIES/&C. ART. 12” and Boulogne entry d.s., all in red, and on reverse manuscript “Forwarded by your obt Servts, Gray Thomson & Co, Belize 16th April 1844”, London and arrival (9.6) datestamps; the entire with some heavy wear along folds. Photo
£300-400
1845 (1 Jan.) entire (no side flaps) from Guatemala to Bristol, rated “2/8” and showing, on reverse, manuscript “Belize 12th Feb 1845, Forwarded pr Sophia by Evans & Schurer” endorsement, unframed “COVE/SHIP LETTER” with matching c.d.s. alongside and green arrival datestamp (30.3). Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
H. W. Wood
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1526
1534
1528
1529
1530
1531
1535
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1854 (12 Aug.) entire from Brussels to the Belgian Vice-Consul in Guatemala, marked “Care of Mr Alexander, Belise, British Honduras”, showing blue despatch and red London transit datestamps with, on reverse, “BELIZE” double-arc d.s. dated 10 September; some peripheral red ink staining in places. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
H. Madden 1530
1854 (2 Oct.) entire from Guatemala to the Consul-General for the Central American States in Washington, showing despatch d.s. and handstruck “4” (reales), both in green, with on reverse manuscript “Escaminada F. Camoyano” forwarding endorsement. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
H. Madden 1531
c.1854 entire from Brussels to the Belgian Consul in Guatemala, showing handstruck “4” (reales) and partial albino impression of Belize double-arc d.s. with, on reverse across join, superb chamfered box “JOHN CARMICHAEL & Co/RECD:/FORWD:/BELIZE - HONDURAS” f.a.c. in blue (only recorded by Rowe for 1854); a few worm-holes well clear of marks. Rare. Photo
£700-800
PROVENANCE:
Drs. Harper, March 2009 1532
1856 (15 Nov.) entire letter from Liverpool to Santa Ana (El Salvador), sent under cover and posted from Belize, showing superb oval “JOHN CARMICHAEL & Co./BELIZE/HONDURAS” f.a.c. in blue and handstruck “4” (reales) in green; the entire with some peripheral wear. Rare. Photo
£700-900
PROVENANCE:
Drs. Harper, March 2009 1533
1860 (16 Jan.) entire letter from London to Guatemala, showing handstruck “4” (reales) and, on reverse, double-oval “RECEIVED & FORWARDED/BY/ANTONIO MATHÉ/BELIZE HONDURAS” f.a.c. in blue. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
H. Madden 1534
1862 (16 Apr.) entire letter from London to Guatemala, carried by private ship to Belize, showing oval “ANTONIO MATHÉ/BELIZE/HONDURAS” f.a.c. and handstruck “4” (reales). Rare. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
H. Barnstone June 1980 1535
1864 (16 May) entire letter from London to Guatemala, carried by private ship to Belize, showing fine oval “ANTONIO MATHÉ/BELIZE/HONDURAS” f.a.c. with handstruck “8” (reales) in red alongside; some light creases. Rare. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991 1536
1868 (3 Apr.) entire letter from Omoa (Honduras) to Paris, showing double-lined oval “FRANK WOZILLA/BELIZE HONDURAS” f.a.c. in red with Belize c.d.s. (4.4.) alongside, framed “GB/1F60C” accountancy h.s., Calais entry d.s., handstruck “10” charge mark and, on reverse, London (1.5) and arrival (2.5) datestamps. The only recorded example of this cachet. Photo PROVENANCE:
H. W. Wood
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£600-800
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1533
1547 1538
1558
1548
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1867 (15 May) entire (no side flaps) from London to Belize, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing GB 1865 1/- Pl. 4 (defective top left corner), showing red crayon “1” and handstruck “2” with, on reverse, despatch and arrival (6.7) datestamps
£60-80
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991 1538
1539
1540
1877 (16 May) entire letter from London to Belize, bearing GB 1867 2/- tied by duplex and showing fine arrival datestamp in opposite corner. Photo
£100-120
1883 (20 Nov.) entire (no side flaps) from London to Belize, bearing GB 1881 4d. greybrown Pl. 18 tied by squared-circle d.s. and showing light arrival datestamp (11.12) alongside, fine
£60-80
1892 (6 Sept.) envelope from Yzabal to Belize, bearing Guatemala 10c. cancelled by violet cork obliterator with despatch c.d.s. on face, and showing clear arrival datestamp (9.9); the envelope a fraction soiled and with some small tears at top
£60-80
GREAT BRITAIN USED IN BELIZE “A06” (Proud Type K1)
1541
1543
1542 1541
1542
ᔛ
ᔛ
1d. rose-red pair, BB-BC, affixed to fragment and sharing clear “A06” obliterator, BB with defective lower left corner otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. Z1, £2000. Photo
£600-800
4d. rose with fair to fine central “A06” obliterator, fine. S.G. Z2, £425. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker H. Barnstone, June 1980 1543 ័
6d. lilac wing-margin pair, both with light central “A06” obliterator, on irregular piece showing Guatemala datestamp, fine. S.G. Z3, £750. Photo PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 Photo for lot 1538 appears on page 121 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£250-300
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1544
–––– 1545 ––––
1546 1549 1544
ᔛ
4d. rose with fine “A06” obliterator, a fraction soiled otherwise fine. S.G. Z2, £425. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Chin Aleong 1545
ᔛ
1546 ័
6d. lilac with light “A06” and another example with light Type K2 obliterator, both with perf. faults otherwise fine. S.G. Z3, £750. Photo 6d.
lilac
cancelled
“A06”,
affixed
to
£120-150
piece
showing oval “RECEIVED & f.a.c. in blue and part small Belize double-arc d.s. for 14 November 1859. S.G. Z3, £375. Photo
£150-180
6d. lilac crisply tied by “A06” obliterator on 1860 (17 Apr.) front and part back to the Isle of Wight, showing red London transit c.d.s. (12.5) with despatch and arrival datestamps on reverse, fine. S.G. Z3, £375. Photo
£500-600
6d. lilac with wing-margin lightly cancelled “A06” on 1859 (17 Apr.) entire (no side flaps) to the Isle of Wight, showing manuscript “Found sticking to a letter addressed Peter Leckie & Co Waterford” with clear Waterford c.d.s. alongside (20.5) and presumably the cause of the damage to face panel, on reverse, despatch, transit and arrival datestamps. Most unusual. Photo
£400-500
1/- green cancelled by slightly heavy though legible “A06”, fine. Rare. S.G. Z4, £1900. Photo
£500-600
FORWARDED/BY/ANTONIO MATHÉ/BELIZE HONDURAS”
1547 ័
1548
1549
ᔛ
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 Photos also appear on page 121 123
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1865 NO WATERMARK, PERF. 14 Die Proofs
1550 1550
ᔛ P
1551
1d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) numbered “8203”, dated “Sept. 19, 1865” and initialled; some minor peripheral soiling. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 1551
P ᔛ
6d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm) marked “BEFORE 20, 1865”; some minor peripheral soiling. Photo
HARDENING”
and dated “Sept. £600-800
PROVENANCE:
Brigadier F.M. Montresor, November 1966
1552 1552
P ᔛ
1/- stamp-size in black on glazed card and inset on thick card (37x43mm), fine. Photo
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£400-500
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–––– 1553 –––– 1553
ᔛ S
–––– 1554 ––––
–––– 1555 ––––
1d. pale blue, 6d. rose (perfs. cut off at left) and 1/- green, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D1a), each with part original gum and all with some perf. faults (6d. with perfs. cut off at left). A unique set. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker H. Barnstone, June 1980 1554
S ᔛ
1d. pale blue, 6d. rose and 1/- green, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D2), the 6d. and 1/- with small part original gum and the 6d. with some clipped perfs. at top, otherwise fine. Rare. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
David Melat, November 1985 (1d.) Eric Creed, October 1982 (1/-) 1555
ᔛ S
1d. pale blue, 6d. rose and 1/- green, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D5), all without gum, the 1d. with some clipped perfs. at top left and the 1/- with perfs. virtually cut off at right, otherwise fine. Rare. Photo
£500-600
Issued Stamps 1556
ᔛ
1d. pale blue, 1d. blue, 6d. rose with wing-margin at left and 1/- green, all used, both 1d. with minor perf. faults otherwise fine. S.G. 1-4, £440
£100-120
1557 1557
刂+ អ
1d. pale blue block of four with wing-margin at right, unused with large part to full original gum, lovely colour, fine. S.G. 1, £280+. Photo 125
£250-300
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1558 1558 ័
1d. pale blue horizontal strip of four on large 1869 (10 Mar.) piece tied by “A06” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s., circular-framed “STEAMSHIP/10” and New Orleans datestamp (16.3), a few perfs. with some very light staining otherwise fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 1. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 Norman Brassler, December 1987 1559
刂
1d. blue vertical strip of five and a single, fine unused with large part original gum. S.G. 2, £600
1560 1560
1561
1562
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
1561
1562
1d. blue block of four, centred to lower left, fine unused without gum. A rare multiple. S.G. 2, £400+. Photo
£150-200
6d. rose block of four, centred to right, fresh unused with large part original gum, a few short perfs. at top right otherwise fine. Very rare. S.G. 3, £1300+. Photo
£1,500-1,800
1/- green block of four, centred to upper left, excellent colour, fresh and fine unused with large part original gum. Very rare. S.G. 4, £1600+. Photo
£1,500-1,800
PROVENANCE:
C.J.L. Snowden, May 1944 G.H. Boucher, November 1949 Maurice Burrus, November 1963 R. Hart, February 1978 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£300-400
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March 13, 2014 - LONDON Cover 1563
1869 (6 Dec.) envelope to USA, bearing 6d. rose clearly tied by “A06” obliterator (Type K1), showing despatch c.d.s. (Type D4) and unframed “PAID” h.s. in red (Type PD4; earliest recorded date), partly overstruck by New Orleans transit datestamp (12.12); the envelope a little soiled. Very rare, only a handful of first issue covers known. Photo
£5,000-6,000
PROVENANCE:
Max Bass, November 1958 R. Hart, February 1978
1872-79 WATERMARK CROWN CC Die Proofs
1564 1564
ᔛ P
1565
3d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING and dated “Aug 2, 1872”; slightly soiled. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Galvez, November 1960 1565
ᔛ P
4d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “June 6 1879”; the card with some disturbance at left clear of design. Photo PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker Simon Richards, October 2005
1566
ᔛ P
4d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm), unmarked. Photo £400-500 PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978
1566
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£400-500
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1567
1568 1567
ᔛ P
1d. blue horizontal pair on gummed watermarked paper, outer frameline touched along foot, fine. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Ferrari, November 1922 T.W. Hall 1568
刂+ អ
3d. chocolate block of four on gummed watermarked paper, some small stains primarily in the margins between. A unique block. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
A. Hind, May 1934 R. Hart, February 1978
1569 1569
ᔛ P
3d. chocolate on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Ferrari, November 1922
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1570 1570
1571
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
1571
3d. chestnut horizontal pair on ungummed unwatermarked paper, light crease not affecting appearance. Rare. Photo
£400-500
6d. rose horizontal pair on gummed watermarked paper, the left stamp with small tone on reverse at foot, otherwise fine. Rare. Photo
£500-600
1572 1572
P ᔛ
1573
1/- green horizontal pair with sheet margin at right on gummed small part watermarked paper, horizontal crease along top and scissor cut between stamp and margin at top, fine. Rare. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
A. Hind, May 1934 (from a block of four) R. Hart, February 1978 1573
ᔛ P
1/- green on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£200-250
Cancelled Stamps
––––– 1574 ––––– 1574
ᔛ C
Perf. 14 3d. and 4d. (some trimmed perfs. at top and at left), both handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D4), fresh without gum. Rare. Photo PROVENANCE:
Dr. Conrad Latto, September 1983
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£250-300
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1576
ᔛ
刂
1d. pale blue, 1d. deep blue, 3d. red-brown, 3d. chestnut, 6d. rose, 6d. bright rosecarmine, 1/- green (3 including a pair) and 1/- deep green (2), all used, one 1/additionally cancelled by circular-framed “PD” in red, generally fine. S.G. 5-10a, £530
£150-180
1d. pale blue, 1d. deep blue, 3d. red-brown (hinge remnants) and 3d. chocolate, all unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 5-8, £565
£150-180
1579
1577 1577
刂+ អ
1578
1d. pale blue block of four, unused with mainly large part original gum, the upper pair with hinge remnant, fine. S.G. 5, £380. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
M. Burrus, November 1963 1578
1579
刂+ អ
刂
1d. pale blue block of four, unused with part to large part original gum, all with hinge remnants, fine. S.G. 5, £380. Photo
£400-500
1d. pale blue with watermark inverted and reversed, unused with part original gum, slight bend, fine. S.G. 5y, unpriced. Photo
£120-150
1580 1580
1581
1582
刂
刂
刂
––––– 1581 –––––
3d. red-brown horizontal pair, unused without gum, the left stamp with a few short perfs. at foot otherwise fine. Rare, one of two multiples recorded. S.G. 7, £340+. Photo
£200-250
6d. rose (regummed) and 6d. bright rose-carmine unused without gum, fine. S.G. 9, 9a; £1050. Photo
£180-220
1/- green and 1/- deep green, both unused (regummed), the former with two light diagonal creases and the latter with small thin at top. S.G. 10, 10a; £1250. Photo
£150-180
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1584
1585
1583 1583
ᔛអ B
1/- green block of six (3x2), each lightly cancelled “A06”, one with a pulled perf. at foot otherwise fine. The only used block recorded. S.G. 10. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 1584
刂
1/- deep green with watermark inverted, fine unused without gum. S.G. 10w, unpriced. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
H. Barnstone, June 1980 1585
ᔛ
1/- deep green with watermark inverted, lightly cancelled, small thin not affecting appearance. S.G. 10w, unpriced. Photo
£60-80
Perf. 14 1586 1587
刂
ᔛ
1d. pale blue, 4d. mauve, 6d. rose (rubbed) and 1/- green (regummed?), all unused with part or large part original gum, fine. S.G. 11, 14-16; £1185
£200-250
1d. (2), 3d., 4d. (2), 6d. and 1/- (4 including a marginal strip of three), all used, the single 1/- with small thin at top otherwise generally fine. S.G. 11-16, £348+
£100-120
1588 1588
刂+ អ
1589
1d. blue block of four, good colour, fine unused with large part original gum. A rare multiple. S.G. 12, £360+. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 1589
刂+ អ
3d. chestnut block of four unused with large part original gum, the lower pair with light bend otherwise fine. Rare, one of four recorded blocks. S.G. 13, £680+. Photo PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 131
£800-1,000
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1590 1590 ័
3d. chestnut and 1/- green tied by “O” obliterator on 1878 (6 Oct.) piece, in combination with Guatemala 1878 4r. (faults) cancelled by large five-pointed Star and showing red despatch c.d.s. A rare combination. Photo
£300-350
Covers 1591
1879 (16 Apr.) envelope to London, bearing perf. 14 1d. blue and 3d. chestnut tied by “O” obliterator (Type K3) and showing Belize c.d.s. (Type D4) with red arrival datestamp (13.5) on reverse; some perfs. with staining otherwise fine. Pre 1880 covers are extremely rare. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 N. Brassler, December 1987 1592
1881 (22 Jan.) OHMS envelope (206x97mm.) to France, bearing perf. 14 1d. blue pair and 6d. rose tied by “O” obliterator (Type K3) and “COLONIAL SECRETARY’S OFFICE/BRITISH HONDURAS” c.d.s., showing Belize d.s. (Type D5) at left and, on reverse, London (2.3) and arrival datestamps; the 1d. pair and 6d. with faults. A very rare franking. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1593
1881 (17 Aug.) envelope registered to Germany, bearing perf. 14 4d. mauve pair cancelled by “O” obliterator (Type K3), showing oval “REGISTERED/BELIZE” d.s. (Type R14; earliest recorded date) in red, London transit d.s. (5.9), “Vom Auslande” registration label with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A rare and most attractive franking. Holcombe Opinion (1995). Photo
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£1,000-1,200
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1591
1592
1606 1593
1607
1608
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1882-87 WATERMARK CROWN CA
1594
1595
1599 1597
1605
1604 Imperforate Plate Proofs
1594 1595
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
4d. mauve on gummed watermarked paper, cut very close to outer frameline at upper left, fine. The only recorded example. Photo
£1,000-1,200
6d. yellow on gummed watermarked paper, slight thinning in upper half, otherwise fine. Rare. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Ferrari Specimen Stamps 1596
1597
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1d. rose and 1/- grey (2) each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D12), one 1/- with dot in “M” [23], the 1d, with small part gum and the 1/- with variety with gum disturbed. S.G. 18s, 22s; £425
£100-120
4d. mauve handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D11), large part original gum; two tiny gum thins otherwise fine. S.G. 20. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Marcus Samuel Issued Stamps 1598 1599
刂+ អ
ᔛ+ អ
1d. blue block of four unused with part original gum, three with hinge remnants, fine. S.G. 17, £300
£120-150
1d. blue block of four cancelled by “O” obliterator (Type K3), some perfs. re-enforced, fine. The only recorded used block. S.G. 17. Photo
£150-200
1600
刂
1d. rose, 1d. carmine, 4d. mauve and 1/- grey, fine mint. S.G. 18-20, 22; £428
£120-150
1601
ᔛ
1d. rose (2), 1d. carmine (2, one bisected diagonally and tied to small piece), 4d. mauve, 6d. yellow (2, shades) and 1/- grey, the 4d. with marginal watermark, all used, fine. S.G. 18-22, £668+
£180-220
1602
刂+ អ
1d. rose and 1d. carmine blocks of four, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 18-19. £332
£150-180
1603
刂+ អ
4d. mauve block of four, fine mint. S.G. 20, £380
£120-150
1604
ᔛ
4d. mauve with watermark inverted, lightly cancelled by “O” obliterator, a few shortish perfs. at right otherwise fine. S.H. 20w, £180. Photo
£60-80
6d. yellow block of four, fine mint. One of only two blocks in private hands. S.G. 21, £1100+. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1605
刂+ អ
PROVENANCE:
Ferrari, November 1922 WWW.SPINK.COM
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1607
1884 (1 July) printed circular to Philadelphia, bearing 1d. blue tied by “O” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s. and, on reverse, New York and arrival datestamps (11.7). A rare printed matter rate. Photo
£800-1,000
1885 (8 Oct.) envelope from Orange Walk to Yucatan, bearing 4d. mauve cancelled by light “A06” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s. (3.11) and, on reverse, Type D3 despatch datestamp and New Orleans transit c.d.s. (15?.11). Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991 Ted Proud 1608
1886 (23 Nov.) double rate envelope to London, marked “Via New Orleans”, bearing 4d. mauve pair tied by light “O” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s. with red arrival datestamp (10.12) on reverse. Photo
£250-300
1888 (1 JAN.) SURCHARGES ON STAMPS OF 1872-79 Perf. 1212⁄
1609 1609
1610
刂
刂
1611 ័
1610
1611
1613
1614
“2/CENTS” on 6d. rose, unused with large part original gum, minor gum wrinkle at foot, fine. S.G. 23, £350. Photo
£100-120
“2/CENTS” on 6d. rose-carmine, unused without gum, some slightly clipped perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 23, £350. Photo
£60-80
“2/CENTS” on 6d. rose and “2/CENTS” on 6d. rose-carmine pair, all cancelled by “O” obliterator and affixed to fragment, fine. S.G. 23, £825. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
C.J.L. Snowden, April 1944 G.H. Boucher, November 1949 R. Hart, February 1978 1612 ័
“2/CENTS” on 6d. rose-carmine strip of four and single on large part 1888 (13 Feb.) front (faults) registered to Vera Cruz, Mexico, all tied by “O” obliterator, showing Belize and arrival (1.3) datestamps. A very early usage of this stamp. S.G. 23, £1375. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 H. Barnstone, June 1980 1613
ᔛ
“2/CENTS” on 6d. rose-carmine, fine used. S.G. 23, £275. Photo
1614
ᔛ
“3/CENTS” on 3d. chocolate, a little heavily cancelled and soiled, nevertheless sound and a good example of this rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (1954). S.G. 24, £6000. Photo PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 Photos also appear on pages 133 and 137 135
£70-90
£1,500-1,800
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1616
1619
1615 1615
1616 1617
1618
1619
刂+ អ
ᔛ
“2/CENTS” on 6d. rose block of four, [20-21/26-27], unused with part to large part original gum, fine. A very scarce multiple. S.G. 25, £760. Photo PROVENANCE: Sir Henry Tucker “2/CENTS” on 6d. rose with watermark inverted, cancelled by “O” obliterator, very light corner crease otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 25w, £600. Photo “2/CENTS” on 6d. rose bisected diagonally and used on 1888 (1 Jan.) 11⁄ 2 d. stationery card to Vienna, neatly tied by “O” obliterator and showing Belize and arrival (6.2) datestamps alongside, fine. S.G. 25a. Photo Note: The overseas postcard rate was 5c.; the 11⁄ 2d. postal stationery card was taken to equal 4c. with the additional 1c. postage being paid by the bisected stamp. The above item shows the earliest recorded date for a bisect. PROVENANCE: Ed Addiss, March 1991
“2/CENTS” on 6d. rose, “3/CENTS” on 3d. chestnut and 1888 CA “2/CENTS” on 1d. rose strip of three, one bisected diagonally and 10c. on 4d. mauve, all tied by “O” obliterator on 1889 (6 June) envelope registered to Munich, showing Belize c.d.s., straight-line “REGISTERED” h.s. in red and London transit d.s., the first 2c. crossed by blue crayon line. S.G. 25, 26, 27c, 28. Photo PROVENANCE: R. Hart, February 1978 H.S. Schneider, October 1996
ᔛ+ អ
“3/CENTS” on 3d. chestnut block of four, cancelled by “A06” obliterator, fine. The only used block recorded. S.G. 26, £440+. Photo PROVENANCE: R. Hart, February 1978
£400-500
£180-220
£300-400
£600-800
£300-400
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1617
1618
1643
1630
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1888 SURCHARGES ON STAMPS OF 1882-87 1620
A mint and used range, the mint comprise 2c. on 1d. blocks of four (2, one [5-6/11-12]) and a single with complete offset on reverse, 10c. on 4d. (3, one marginal with plate number and one [17] showing “C” with broken top), 20c. on 6d. (2, one [23] showing “C” with broken top) and 50c. on 1/-; the used comprise 2c. on 1d. block of four and singles (2, one bisected diagonally on small piece), 10c. on 4d. and 20c. on 6d., also 1888 (Jan.) perf. 14 2c. on 1d. used and 3c. on 3d. mint, and 1888 (Mar.) “TWO” on 50c. on 1/- (2, one bisected diagonally on small piece). Condition generally fine. S.G. 25-35, £1500+
1621 1621
ᔛ
£400-500
1622
“2/CENTS” on 1d. rose, [25], showing variety surcharge inverted, cancelled by “O” obliterator, slightly soiled and with two shortish perfs. at foot, otherwise fine. Very rare. S.G. 27a, £4000. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
Geoffrey Duveen 1622
刂
“2/CENTS” on 1d. rose, variety surcharge double, fine mint. S.G. 27b, £900. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2005 1623
刂+ អ
“10/CENTS” on 4d. mauve block of four with interpanneau margin at right, [11-12/17-18] with [17] showing “C” with break at top, one with minor gum crease otherwise fine mint. S.G. 28, £280
£120-150
1624 1624
1625
ᔛអ B
刂អ B
“10/CENTS” on 4d. mauve irregular block of five, [22-23/28-30] with [27] showing “1” with break, all cancelled by “O” obliterator and affixed to fragment. The only used block recorded. S.G. 28. Photo
£100-120
“20/CENTS” on 6d. yellow block of six (3x2) with sheet margin at top, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 29, £174
£80-100
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1626
1627
1628
1629
1626
刂
“50/CENTS” on 1/- grey, one shortish perf. at top, fine mint. S.G. 30, £450. Photo
£120-150
1627
刂
“50/CENTS” on 1/- grey with broken foot of “5”, tiny corner crease, fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1958). S.G. 30, £450. Photo
£120-150
1628
ᔛ
“50/CENTS” on 1/- grey with top of “N” missing, fine used. S.G. 30, £650. Photo
£180-220
1629
ᔛ
“50/CENTS” on 1/- grey cancelled by “O” obliterator, some shortish perfs. at right and a fraction soiled, otherwise fine. S.G. 30, £650. Photo
£120-150
Cover 1630
1888 (2 Oct.) OHMS envelope registered to New York, bearing 20c. on 6d. yellow vertical pair (some perf. faults at right) and 1888 (July) 10c. on 4d. mauve, both tied by “O” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s., straight-line “REGISTERED” h.s. (Type R2) and “R” in oval, both in red; some light discolouration, nevertheless an appealing franking. Photo
£150-180
1888 (MAR.) SURCHARGE 1631
刂+ អ
“TWO” in red on 50c. grey block of four, unused with large part original gum, the top left stamp small corner perf. thin and the top right stamp with very light tone on reverse, fresh and fine appearance. S.G. 35, £240
£150-180
1632 1632 ័
“TWO” in red on 50c. grey showing bottom half of “TWO” missing, fine used on small piece. Most unusual. S.G. 35. Photo PROVENANCE:
H. Barnstone, June 1980
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£60-80
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1888 (JULY) - 91 LONDON SURCHARGES Proofs
1633 1633
1634
1635
P ᔛ
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1636
2c. on 1d. carmine, 3c. on 3d. red-brown (imperforate; outer frameline touched at top) and 10c. on 4d. mauve, all affixed to piece of flimsy (94x45mm.) and each initialled “BLS” in red ink at foot, the 4d. tied by this. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue archives, February 1979
£500-600
Specimen Stamps 1c. on 1d. to 50c. on 1/- set of seven, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 36s-42s, £375
£100-120
1c. on 1d. horizontal pair, 2c. on 1d. vertical pair and single, 3c. on 3d. vertical pair, 6c. on 3d. horizontal pair, 10c. on 4c. horizontal pair and singles (2, one with faults), 20c. on 6d. vertical pair and 50c. on 1/- vertical pair, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, one 1c. and 2c. with broken “M” [41], fine mint. A very scarce lot of multiples. S.G. 36s-42s, £750+
£500-600
Issued Stamps A mint and used range, the mint comprise 1c. on 1d. complete pane of 60 with [12] showing prominent break in “1” and a lower right corner block of six (2x3), 2c. on 1d. block of four and single, 3c. on 3d. block of four, lower left corner pair with plate number and a single, 6c. on 3d., marginal block of nine, top left corner pair with current number “55” and a single, 10c. on 4d. block of four and single, 20c. on 6d. block of four and single, and 50c. block of four and single; the used comprise 1c. on 1d. block of four and single, 2c. on 1d. (3 including a pair on small piece with one bisected diagonally, 3c. on 3d. pair and single, 6c. on 3d., 10c. on 4d., 20c. on 6d. block of four and single and 50c. on 1/-. Condition generally fine. S.G. 36-42, £735
£200-250
1637 1637
ᔛ
1c. on 1d. dull green horizontal strip of three, variety imperforate at top due to paper fold, fine used. Most unusual. S.G. 36. Photo PROVENANCE: C.L.J. Snowden, April 1944 WWW.SPINK.COM
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1638
1639 1638
刂
2c. on 1d. carmine with watermark inverted, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 37w, £325. Photo
£100-120
1639
ᔛ+ អ
50c. on 1/- grey block of four, each cancelled “A06”, fine. One of two used blocks recorded. S.G. 42, £340. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Watson, November 1965
Covers 1640
1641
1642
1643
1888 (14 Aug.) envelope registered to Germany, bearing 10c. on 4d. (3), all tied by “O” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s., straight-line “REGISTERED” h.s. (Type R2) and “R” in oval (Type R3), both in red; and 1889 (16 Aug.) envelope to England, bearing 10c. on 4d. tied by “O” obliterator and showing Belize c.d.s. An interesting pair of covers
£100-120
1890 (30 Oct.) registered envelope front to Germany, bearing 2c. on 1d. and 3c. on 3d. vertical strip of four and a pair, all tied by “O” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s. and Type R14 registration h.s. in red; 1891 (7 Aug.) double rate envelope (small faults) to Germany, bearing 3c. on 3d. (2, small faults) and 1891 2c. vertical strip of three, all tied by “O” obliterator and showing Belize c.d.s.; and 1893 (12 June) envelope to USA bearing 1c. on 1d. strip of three, vertical pair and a single, all tied by “O” obliterator with the strip additionally tied by Belize c.d.s.
£150-180
1891 (29 May) locally addressed envelope, bearing 2c. on 1d. (2, one bisected diagonally) clearly tied by “O” obliterator and showing Belize c.d.s. alongside; the envelope with flap missing, slightly soiled and with small tear at top. A scarce and apparently commercial usage. S.G. 37a
£70-90
1893 (14 Apr.) envelope to Chicago, bearing 1c. on 1d. vertical pair and 1891 2c. horizontal pair, both tied by “O” obliterator and showing short-lived “BELIZE/B. HONDURAS” double-ring d.s. (Type D8; latest recorded date) alongside with, on reverse, New Orleans and arrival datestamps. Attractive. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991 1644
1895 (18 Oct.) envelope registered to Germany, bearing 20c. on 6d. tied by “K.65” obliterator and over-cancelled with red oval Registered London d.s., showing Belize c.d.s. and Registered Liverpool transit d.s. with arrival d.s. on reverse; the envelope with some small peripheral faults, nevertheless an appealing franking. Photo PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991
Photos also appear on pages 137 and 147 141
£60-80
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1891 SURCHARGES Essays 1645
ᔛ E
“SIX” with bar, in red on 10c. on 4d. mauve horizontal pair, fine with part original gum. S.G. cat. £280
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1646
ᔛ E
“SIX” with bar in red on 10c. on 4d. mauve, marginal with plate number, fine mint. S.G. cat. £140
£60-80
1647 1647
ᔛ E
“SIX” without bar in red on 10c. on 4d. mauve, fine mint. S.G. cat. £550. Photo
£150-180
Issued Stamps 1648
6c. in red on 10c. on 4d., a complete pane of thirty (6x5), block of twelve being the top two rows of the pane, corner plate number block of four, two marginal pairs with plate number (one with both 6’s doubled) and singles (3, two used one on 1899 (Feb.) cover to New York); 6c. in black on 10c. on 4d. mint top right corner block of four with plate number and singles (3, two with plate number), and used block of four and singles (2); 5c. on 3c. on 3d. mint marginal block of twenty (5x4) with current number, block of four with one showing wide space between “I” and “V”, and a single with plate number, and used block of four with one showing wide space between “I” and “V”, and a single on 1897 (May) cover to USA; 15c. on 6c. on 3d. mint pane of thirty (6x5) and a single showing reversed “15” offset, and used strip of three and single. Condition generally fine. S.G. 43-50, £790+
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“6” in red and “6” in black on 10c. on 4d. mauve, both with variety “6” and bar inverted and cancelled by “O” obliterator on 1892 (25 Mar.) envelope (239x115mm.; two folds, one partly separated) registered to Bermuda, showing Belize c.d.s., black “R” in oval, New York Exchange registration label and, on reverse, New York and arrival datestamps. S.G. 43a, 44a, £1700+. Photo
£1,500-2,000
PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker Simon Richards, October 2005
1650 1650 ័
“6” in red on 10c. on 4d. mauve with variety “6” and bar inverted and “6” in black on 10c. on 4d. mauve, both cancelled by “O” obliterator on 1891 (Dec.) “Aikman” piece registered to USA, fine. Holcombe Opinion (1988). S.G. 43a, 44; £600+. Photo
£200-250
1651 1651 ័
“6” in black on 10c. on 4d. mauve (2), one with variety “6” and bar inverted, both cancelled by “O” obliterator on 1891 (Dec.) “Aikman” piece registered to USA, fine. Holcombe Certificate (1988). S.G. 43a, 44; £1100+. Photo
£500-600
1652 1652
刂
“FIVE” on 3c. on 3d. red-brown, variety “FIVE” and bar double, some hinge remnants, fine mint. S.G. 49b, £375. Photo
Photo for lot 1649 appears on page 147 143
£100-120
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1891-1901 KEYPLATE ISSUE Essays
1653 1653
ᔛ E
Three imperforate “POSTAGE POSTAGE” proofs with handpainted name and duty plates for the 1c. in green, 5c. in ultramarine and with shaded value tablet for the 10c. in purple and green, mounted together on piece (97x51mm.) marked “Noted” and dated “Dec. 11 94”, each initialled “BLS” in red ink at top. Delightful. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979
Die Proofs
1654 1654
P ᔛ
2c., 3c., 6c., 12c. and 24c. stamp-size die proofs of the name and duty plates, affixed to piece (108x48mm) marked “May 21, 60 leads from each die” and further dated in red ink “June 5. 91”. Photo PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 Drs Harper, March 2009
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£1,500-1,800
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1655 1655
1656
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1656
“POSTAGE & REVENUE” 2c. in green on gummed unwatermarked paper, two clipped perfs. at top left, fine. Photo
£150-200
“POSTAGE & REVENUE” 2c. in dull purple and green on gummed unwatermarked paper, top left corner thinned. Photo
£100-120
Imperforate Colour Trials
1657 1657
ᔛ P
1658
1659
1660
“POSTAGE POSTAGE” 6c. ultramarine on gummed watermarked paper, part sheet margin at foot, fine. Photo
1661 £400-500
PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker Drs Harper, March 2009 1658
1659
1660
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
“POSTAGE Photo
& REVENUE”
“POSTAGE Photo
& REVENUE”
1c. in green and violet on gummed unwatermarked paper, fine. £200-250
“POSTAGE & fine. Photo
5c. in dull purple and blue on gummed watermarked paper, fine. £200-250
REVENUE”
5c. in dull purple and ultramarine on blue, affixed to small piece, £200-250
PROVENANCE:
H. Barnstone, June 1980 1661
ᔛ P
“POSTAGE & REVENUE” 10c. in green and brown on gummed unwatermarked paper, fine. Photo
£200-250
Specimen Stamps 1662
1663
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1c. to $5 set of fifteen with additional 6c., 10c. dull purple and green, 24c. and 50c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, generally fine mint, also 5c. grey-black and ultramarine on blue and 10c. dull purple and green overprinted “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in blue, both without gum and a little toned. S.G. 51s-65s, £375+
£120-150
1c. and 10c. mauve and green strips of four, 2c., 3c., 5c. ultramarine, 6c., 12c. and 24c. pairs, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the 2c. pair with some light staining on reverse, and one 5c. with crease, otherwise fine mint. Rare multiples
£150-180
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刂
1c. (5 including a corner block of four with plate number 2), 2c. (7 including a block of four and a corner pair with plate number 2), 3c. 5c. ultramarine, 5c. grey-black and ultramarine on blue, 6c. (13 including a corner block of eight with plate number 2 and a marginal block of four - lightly toned), 10c. mauve and green, 10c. dull purple and green block of four and a single with plate number 3, 12c. (2), 24c. (6 including a marginal block of four), 25c., 50c., $1, $2 and $5, generally fine mint. S.G. 51-65, £976
1665 1665
ᔛ
1666
1667
Ex 1669
1c. dull green showing major misplacement of the name and duty plate to the lower right, two short perfs. at foot otherwise fine used. Spectacular. S.G. 51. Photo
£250-300
1670
£60-80
PROVENANCE:
H. Barnstone, June 1980 1666
刂
1c. dull green showing malformed “S”, fine mint. S.G. 51a, £400. Photo
£150-180
1667
ᔛ
1c. dull green showing malformed “S”, fine used. S.G. 51a, £200. Photo
£60-80
1668
ᔛ
1c. dull green with watermark inverted, lightly cancelled, blunt lower left corner otherwise fine. S.G. 51w, £275
£50-60
2c. pair, 3c. (2, one on piece with 6c.), 5c. ultramarine vertical pair, 5c. grey-black and ultramarine on blue, 6c. block of eight and single, 10c. (both), 12c. (2), 24c. (both), 25c., 50c., $1, $2 and $5, all used, mostly fine. S.G. 52-65, £1100+. Photo for $5
£300-400
1669
ᔛ
1670
刂
2c. carmine-rose showing repaired “S”, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 52b, £375. Photo
£120-150
1671
刂+ អ
$1 green and carmine block of four, fine mint. S.G. 63, £380
£120-150
1672
刂+ អ
$2 green and ultramarine marginal block of four with plate number 3, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 64, £600
£200-250
Covers 1673
1674
1675
1676
1891 (11 Sept.) envelope registered to Hamburg, marked “Via New Orleans”, bearing 2c., 3c., 6c., 12c. and 24c., all tied by “O” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s., red “R” in oval and Liverpool and London transit d.s. A most colourful franking
£80-100
1893 (7 July) envelope registered to USA, bearing 2c. strip of three and 6c. tied by “O” obliterator, showing Belize c.d.s. and black “R” in oval. Attractive
£60-80
1894 envelope to Liverpool, bearing 2c. and 3c. (6) all cancelled in transit by New Orleans datestamp (18.12), showing “PAID/LIVERPOOL/US PACKET” c.d.s. in red (29.12) with New York transit d.s. (20.12) on reverse. Most unusual. Photo
£100-120
1895 Honduras 10c. stationery envelope to New York, bearing 5c. pair tied by “K.65” obliterator, showing purple sender’s cachet (M.J. Yzaguirre, Trujillo) at lower left, Belize c.d.s. (21.6) and, on reverse, New Orleans transit datestamp; some light creases. Photo
£100-120
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1644
1649
1675
1676
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1899 (JULY) “REVENUE” OVERPRINTS 1677
1678
A range comprising 12mm. overprint 5c. mint block of four and used single, 10c. mint and used (2, one with middle “E” in “REVENUE” almost omitted - a little faded) and 25c. mint and used; 11mm. overprint 5c. mint and used pair, 10c. mint and used block of four and 25c. mint block of four and singles (2) and a used single; mostly fine. S.G. 66-68, £573
£150-180
5c. mint plate number 2 pair with margin at top and used single, mint 10c. and 25c. mint marginal block eighteen being the top three rows of the pane and a top right corner plate number 2 pair, all showing variety narrow “U” in “REVENUE” [5], fine. S.G. 66-68, £153+
£150-180
1679
1683
1685
1686
1679
刂
5c. ultramarine showing malformed “S”, fine mint. S.G. 66b, £700. Photo
1680
刂
5c. blue horizontal pair, [34-35] with [34] stamp showing variety “BEVENUE”, fine mint. S.G. 66/66a, £197
£60-80
5c. blue showing variety “BEVENUE” [34], neatly cancelled, light crease not affecting fine appearance. S.G. 66b, £170
£60-80
10c. mauve and green, a complete pane less the top row, [30] showing variety “REVENU” and with [43] and [45-48/49-54/55-60] showing overprint 11mm. long, fine mint. S.G. 67/67b/67c, £1669. Photo
£500-600
1681
1682
ᔛ
刂អ B
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1978 1683
1684
1685
1686
刂
刂
ᔛ
刂
10c. green and mauve horizontal pair, [33-34], with [34] showing variety “BEVENUE”, fine mint. S.G. 67/67a, £342. Photo
£100-120
25c. red-brown and green strip of three, [33-35], with [34] showing variety “BEVENUE”, fine mint. S.G. 68/68a, £198
£60-80
25c. red-brown and green horizontal pair, [33-34], with [34] showing variety “BEVENUE”, fine used. S.G. 68/68a, £438. Photo
£150-180
25c. red-brown and green showing repaired “S” at right, fine mint. Rare. S.G. 68c, £750. Photo
£250-300
1687
刂
50c. on 1/- grey, fine mint. S.G. 69, £250. Photo
1688
ᔛ
50c. on 1/- grey, small blue dealer’s h.s. on reverse, fine used. S.G. 69, £400. Photo
1689
刂+ អ
50c. on 1/- grey block of four, all with overprint 11mm. long, a little gum toned and with the minor tone spot on reverse otherwise fine mint. A rare multiple. S.G. 69c, £1600. Photo PROVENANCE:
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£70-90 £100-120
£800-1,000
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1688
1689
1682 1690
1691
1692
1693
刂
ᔛ
S ᔛ
1690
1691
50c. on 1/- grey, overprint 11mm. long, centred to right, fine mint. S.G. 69c, £400. Photo
£120-150
50c. on 1/- grey, overprint 11mm. long, centred to lower right, fine used. S.G. 69c, £600. Photo
£200-250
1900 (Apr.) envelope to San Francisco, addressed in Chinese, bearing 5c. tied by unclear datestamp and showing, on reverse, New Orleans and arrival datestamps, the envelope with small fault at lower left; 1900 (19 May) envelope (opened-out) registered to Colchester, bearing 5c. pair (on reverse) and 1895 1c., all tied by Belize c.d.s. and showing “R” in oval; 1901 (31 Oct.) envelope registered to New York, bearing 10c. with overprint 11mm. long cancelled by “A06” obliterator, showing “R” in oval with, on reverse, Belize, New Orleans and arrival datestamps. A fine lot
£250-300
1900-53, five pages and a piece believed to be ex the Goan postal archive, bearing various stamps to 1938 either overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN” including 1900-01 QV 5c. and 10c., 1902-04 1c. to 20c., 1907 50c. to $5 (all with green washed out), each additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR”, 1916 (Aug.) and 1917 1c. War handstamped “COLONIAS” only, 1918 War 1c. and 3c. additionally handstamped “COLONIAS”, 1921 Peace 2c., 1922 4c., 1922-33 2c. rose-carmine additionally handstamped “Especimen”, 25c, 50c., $1 and $5 (a little washed), 1937 Coronation, 1938 1c., 2c., 10c., 15c., 25c., 50c., $1, $2 and $5, and Postage Due 1923 1c. 2c. and 4c.; condition very mixed but a most interesting archival record
£800-1,000
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1902-04 K.E. ISSUE Imperforate Colour Trials
1695
1696
1697
1694 1694
ᔛ P
10c. in dull and bright purple, affixed to small piece marked “Appd for 20c.” and initialled, fine. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 1695
ᔛ P
10c. in dull purple and black on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1979 H. Barnstone, June 1980 1696
P ᔛ
10c. in dull purple and brown on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
R. Hart, February 1979 H. Barnstone, June 1980 1697
P ᔛ
10c. in dull purple and red, affixed to small piece, fine. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 Specimen Stamps 1698
1699
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1c. to 20c. set of four each overprinted “SPECIMEN” with additional 2c. showing broken “M”, fine mint. S.G. 80s-83s, £75+
£60-80
1c. to 20c. set of four each overprinted “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR” with additional 5c. (no gum) showing broken “M”, the 1c. and 20c. a little toned though condition much above average for these. S.G. 80s-83s
£200-250
Issued Stamps 1700
1701
刂+ អ
ᔛ
1c. to 20c. set of four in marginal blocks of four, each showing plate number 1, fine mint. S.G. 80-83
£60-80
1c. to 20c. set of four with additional upper left 5c. block of twelve (4x3) with one showing large “C” constant flaw, also 1904-07 MCA 1c., 2c., 5c., 10c., 25c. (2, one with Spaven flaw) and 50c., and 1908-11 1c., 2c. (6 including a single with Spaven flaw, a block of four), 5c. and 25c., all used, fine
£50-60
1702
刂
2c. purple and black on red with watermark inverted, fine mint. S.G. 81w, £180
£60-80
1703
ᔛ
2c. purple and black on red with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 81w, £95
£40-50
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1904-07 K.E. ISSUE Specimen Stamps 1704
1705
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
10c., 25c., 50c., $1 (some lightly stained perfs), $2 and $5 overprinted “SPECIMEN” with additional 10c. (faded) showing bulge on “M” [17] and $1 with broken “M” [41]. S.G. 87s-93s, £250+
£120-150
10c. to $5 set of six overprinted “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR”, the $2 showing broken “M”, all without gum and with some faults though condition generally above average for these. S.G. 87s-93s, £250+
£150-200
Issued Stamps
Ex 1707
Ex 1706 1706
刂+ អ
1c. to $5 set of nine in blocks of four, the 2c. and $1 marginal with plate number 1, also 1908-11 1c., 2c. (2), 5c. and 25c. blocks of four plus 5c. corner block of six with plate number 1, fine mint. S.G. 84-100, £2375. Photo for $5
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
D. Melat, November 1985 1707
ᔛ
$1, $2 (on small piece) and $5, fine used. S.G. 91-93, £735. Photo for $5
151
£250-300
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1908-11 K.E. ISSUE Imperium Colour Trials
1708 1708
1709
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
1709
6d. carmine on gummed MCA watermarked paper; repaired tear at top right and small surface defect by beard. Photo
£60-80
6d. ultramarine on gummed MCA paper, a little rubbed and with two horizontal creases. Photo
£60-80
Imperforate Colour Trials
1711 1710 1710
P ᔛ
25c. in dull and bright purple, affixed to small piece, slightly rubbed, fine. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Drs. Harper, March 2009 1711
P ᔛ
25c. in dull purple and orange on gummed watermarked paper, a little rubbed, fine. Photo
£150-180
Specimen Stamps
1712 1712
1713
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1c. blue-green overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D9) and affixed to small piece dated “Nov 09”, fine. Believed unique. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue archives, February 1979 Dr Conrad Latto, September 1993 2c., 5c. and 25c. strip of three and single each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, plus another 25c. similarly overprinted and with circular cancel applied by the Angola receiving authority. Scarce WWW.SPINK.COM
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£200-250
£100-120
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1913-21 K.G.V ISSUE 1714
1715
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1c. to $5 set of ten, plus 1915-16 1c. to 5c., 1918 War 1c. and 3c. (2) and 1921 Script 1c. (2), each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. Cat. £580
£180-220
1c. to $5 set of ten, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” showing broken “M” [41], also additional 50c. showing dot in “M” [23], fine mint. A unique set. S.G. 101s-110s
£500-600
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1717
S ᔛ
S ᔛ
1c. to $5 less 2c., each locally handstamped “SPECIMEN” in violet (Type BH1), fine mint. Rare, one of two sets recorded, the other set is also missing the 2c. Photo
£500-600
5c., 10c., 25c., $1, $2, $5 and 1915 5c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” and with circular cancel applied by the Angolan receiving authority, all with faults
£150-180
Issued Stamps
Ex 1718 1718
刂+ អ
1c. to $5 set of ten in blocks of four with additional 1c. block of six with plate number 2 and 1c., 2c. (2), 3c. with plate number 2 and 25c. (2) shades, plus 1915-16 1c. (2), 2c. and 5c. corner blocks of four with plate number 1, 1916 War 1c. block of four with plate number 1, 1917-18 War 1c. (4, one with plate number 1 and one with number 2) blocks of four and 1918 War 1c. (3, two with plate number 2) and 3c. with plate number 2 blocks of four, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 101-120, £1750+. Photo for $5 PROVENANCE:
Hadley, June 1995
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£800-1,000
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1721
Ex 1720 1722 1719
1720
1721
刂
ᔛ
ᔛ
1722 ័
1c., 2c. (3), 5c., 10c. (2, one with plate number 1), 25c. with plate number 2, $1 with plate number 2 and $5, 1916 (Aug. ) War 1c. with plate number 1, 1917-18 War 1c. pair and singles (2), 3c. with plate number 2 and 1918 War 1c. pair and single both showing variety thin “A”; fine mint
£80-100
1c. (3), 2c. (5), 3c., 5c., 10c. (2), 25c. (3), 50c. (2, one with plate number 1), $1, $2 and $5, 1915-16 1c., 2c. and 5c. blocks of four, 1c. and 2c. singles, 1916 (Aug.) War 1c. and 1935 Jubilee 3c., 4c. and 25c., all used, fine. Cat. £580+. Photo for $5
£150-180
2c. red with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 101w, unpriced. Photo
£100-120
$5 purple and black on red, tied to small piece by All Pines c.d.s., fine. S.G. 110, £325. Photo
£80-100
1916-18 WAR STAMPS Specimen Stamps 1723
ᔛ S
1916 (Aug.) 1c. and 1917-18 1c. (2, one with blunt corner) and 3c., each handstamped “SPECIMEN” by the Bechuanaland receiving authority, all without gum and with a small green tick at top right, fine. S.G. 114-118
£200-250
Issued Stamps
1724 1724
刂
1725
1726
1727
1916 (Aug.) 1c. green showing variety overprint inverted and misplaced sideways, lightly gum toned otherwise fine mint. S.G. 114a, £300. Photo
£80-100
1725
刂
1917-18 1c. green with watermark reversed, fine mint. S.G. 116ax, £300. Photo
£100-120
1726
刂
–– 1c. green with watermark reversed, fine mint. S.G. 116ax, £300. Photo
£100-120
1727
刂
–– 3c. orange with interpanneau margin at left, variety overprint double, fine mint. S.G. 118a, £400. Photo
£150-180
1728
刂
1918 3c. orange with watermark inverted and reversed, fine mint. S.G. 119y, £225
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1921 PEACE COMMEMORATION Die Proofs
1730 1729 1729
ᔛ P
A progressive master die proof with blank value tablet and large areas of missing shading, in black on glazed paper (55x48mm.) showing guide lines and dated “Dec 1920”, fine. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Engraver L.V. Phillips’ personal portfolio 1730
P ᔛ
2c. die proof in black on glazed paper, cut close at top, initialled in red ink at foot and dated “14/12//20” in pencil on reverse. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 Plate Proofs
1731 1731
ᔛ P
2c. plate proof vertical pair in rose-red on gummed unwatermarked paper, fine. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
C.P. Cromwell, November 1957 Issued Stamp 1732
刂+ អ
2c. rose-red block of four showing “C” of “CA” missing from watermark in top right stamp, fine mint; also 1922 (Jan.) 4c. slate mint block of four. S.G. 121a, £400
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£150-180
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1922 4C. WITH “PEACE” OMITTED Essay
1733 1733
ᔛ E
4c. stamp-size photographic essay affixed to card (11488mm.) dated “14th July 1921” and marked “Design approved”, initialled (Crown Agent) and dated “July 1921”. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker Die Proof
1734 1734
ᔛ P
4c. imperforate die proof in ultramarine on wove paper (39x35mm.), fine. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 Specimen Stamps 1735
ᔛ S
4c. grey, two examples overprinted “SPECIMEN”, one additionally handstamped “SPECIMEN” by the Bechuanaland receiving authority, the latter a little wrinkled otherwise fine; also 1921 Peace 2c. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint WWW.SPINK.COM
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£80-100
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1736
1737 1736
1737
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
2c. stamp-size working proof struck to test registration, in slate on glazed card, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Sir Henry Tucker $5 with blank vignette in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked. Photo
£250-300
£400-500
Imperforate Colour Trials
1738 1738
1739
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
1739
3c. in orange affixed to piece (68x71mm.) marked “approved for colour” and initialled, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue archives, February 1979 4c. in slate affixed to piece (76x76mm.) marked “approved for colour”, initialled and dated “7/8/29”, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue archives, February 1979 157
£300-400
£300-400
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ᔛ S
1c. to $5 set of thirteen overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN” with additional 2c. with dot under “M” (the Script 25c. shows same), also 1932 Relief Fund set of five perforated “SPECIMEN”; fine mint. S.G. 124s-142s, £480
£150-180
Ex 1741 1741
ᔛ S
MCA 25c. strip of three and $5 reconstructed block of four and pair, Script 1c., 2c. rosecarmine and 4c. strips of three, 3c., 5c.,10c., 50c. and $2 pairs, 2c. brown, 50c. and $1 reconstructed blocks of four, all perforated or overprinted “SPECIMEN”, some with part gum, fine. Most ex Koh-i-Noor. Photo
–––––––– 1742 –––––––– 1742
ᔛ S
£500-600
–––––––– 1744 ––––––––
Script 1c. green (perf. fault at left) and 4c. (on small piece dated “June 1929”), both handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D9). Rare. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979 Dr. Conrad Latto, September 1993 1743
1744
S ᔛ
S ᔛ
Script 2c. rose-carmine, 3c.and 4c., plus 1932 Relief Fund set of four, each overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “SPECIMEN” by a receiving postal authority, all without gum, fine
£150-180
Script 5c., 25c. and $2, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BH1), fine mint. Photo
£150-180
Note: These were the only values issued on 1st August 1922
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Ex 1746
Ex 1745 1745
刂+ អ
MCA $5 (marginal), Script 1c., 2c. brown (2, one severed vertically), 2c. rose-carmine (2), 3c., 4c., 5c. (2), 10c. (2 shades, one with plate number 1 and sheet number “0004”), 25c., 50c. (2), $1 and $2 (2, one with plate number 1), each in a block of four, fine mint; also a single MCA 25c. S.G. 124-137, £1900+. Photo for $5
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Hadley, June 1995 1746
ᔛ
1c. to $5 set of thirteen with additional 2c. brown pair, 2c. rose-carmine pairs (2, one interpanneau) and single, 3c. block of four and single, 4c. block of four, 25c. and 50c., also 1921 Peace 2c., 1921 Script 1c. and 1922 4c.; the $5 on small piece, fine used. S.G. 121-137, £550. Photo for $5
159
£150-180
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c.1922 PRINTER’S SAMPLES
–––––––– 1748 ––––––––
1747 1747
ᔛ P
Imperforate 5c. blue-green and black horizontal pair, fine. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker H. Barnstone, June 1980 1748
ᔛ P ᔛ S
Imperforate 5c. blue-green and black and perf. 14 5c. blue-green and chestnut, both overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type DS1), the latter with small defect at top right. Photo
£150-180
1749 1749
ᔛ P ᔛ S
Perf. 14 5c. blue-green and chestnut overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type DS1), affixed to piece of brown card numbered “A 120”, fine. Photo
£100-120
1935 SILVER JUBILEE 1750
Two sets of four, one perforated “SPECIMEN”, and 3c. and 4c. lower left corner blocks of four showing extra flagstaff, fine mint. Also 1932 Belize Relief Fund mint set of four. S.G. 138-146, £440+
£120-150
1751 1751
刂
4c. green and indigo with margin at left, showing flagstaff on right-hand turret, fine mounted mint. S.G. 144d, £375. Photo
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£120-150
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1753
1752
1752
1753
刂+ អ
刂
25c. slate and purple lower left corner block of four showing extra flagstaff, fine mint. S.G. 145a, £250+. Photo
£80-100
25c. slate and purple with margin at top, showing lightning conductor, fine mint. S.G. 146c, £325. Photo
£100-120
1937 CORONATION 1754
ᔛ S
The set of three in vertical strips of three, each perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. Rare multiples. S.G. 147s-149s, £270+
£150-180
BOOKLETS 1755
1756
1757
刂អ ᔛ B
ᔛ S អ B
1920 $2 black on pink exploded booklet, a block of four and a vertical pair have become separated, the covers soiled and the panes a little gum toned. Extremely rare. S.G. SB1, £4000
£1,000-1,200
1923 2c. brown booklet block of four, used with 1921 Peace 2c. vertical pair on 1925 (7 Jan.) envelope registered from Belize to Pittsburgh, and a used single; 1927 2c. rosecarmine panes of ten (3), one mint, the other two on separate 1931 (5 Dec.) envelopes carried on first flights from Belize to Merida, Mexico, fine
£250-300
1926 2c. rose-carmine complete booklet pane of ten (severed into blocks of six and four) and a marginal vertical pair, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D18), and similar 1927 2c. rose-carmine complete booklet pane and a marginal vertical pair, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D16a), fine mint
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, February 1979
FORGERIES 1758 F
A small mainly “used” range including the work of Fournier and Spiro, mostly first issue but including 1888 2c. on 1d. An interesting lot. (43)
161
£150-180
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POSTAGE DUES 1759
1923 set of three overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mint with additional 4c. (2, one with flat top to “C”) and used (2, one on philatelic 1952 envelope from Bermuda to Caye Corker and tied by Type D5 d.s. - latest recorded date), also 1956 mint chalk-surfaced set of three
£50-60
1760 1760
刂
–– 4c. black with watermark inverted, fine mint. S.G. D2bw, £275. Photo
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1927 (5 Apr.) envelope from Merida, Mexico to Belize, marked “Via New Orleans”, bearing Mexico 8c. and Postage Due 2c. applied and cancelled on arrival. Scarce
£100-120 £60-80
POSTAL STATIONERY Post Cards
1762 1762
ᔛ E
1879 11⁄ 2 d. brown, hand-painted artist’s drawing of “ONE PENNY HALFPENNY” stamp with corner ornaments painted in Chinese white and complete legend and frame on piece of tracing paper (146x130mm.), some slight creases clear of stamp. Also copy of the requisition for 1,000 of these cards together with 500 sheets of the 4d. mauve postage stamp. Delightful. Photo PROVENANCE:
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£1,000-1,200
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–– 11⁄ 2 d. stamp-size die proof in black on glazed card, inset on thick card, fine. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives, April 1976 Aerogramme 1764
ᔛ S
1955 5c. perforated “SPECIMEN”, numbered “130111” and dated “24/5/60”, fine
£80-100
COVERS AND CANCELLATIONS 1765
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1861 (16 May) envelope from London to Jamaica, bearing GB 1856 6d., showing red crayon “Missent to” with small Belize double-arc d.s. (10.8) alongside and handstruck “1d” in red with, on reverse, despatch and Kingston arrival (18.8) datestamps. Photo
£400-500
1896 (22 Apr.) Nicaragua 3c. stationery card to Berlin, showing fine straight-line “MISSENT TO BELIZE” h.s. (Type I23), two strikes of Belize c.d.s. (20.5) and arrival d.s. (6.6); some very minor creases. The only recorded example. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1767
1768
1899 (Dec.) envelope registered to Germany, bearing 1891 15c. on 6c. on 3d. tied by Belize c.d.s. and uncancelled 1898 25c., showing “R” in oval and, on reverse, London and arrival datestamps
£60-80
1908 (1 Mar.) envelope to Los Angeles, bearing KE 2c. pair tied by “BENQUE VIEJO” roller cancel partly overstruck by unclear machine d.s. and showing, on reverse, New Orleans transit c.d.s. The only cover with this rare cancel known. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1769
1908 (22 Aug.) envelope to USA, bearing KE 5c. tied by “K.65” obliterator and showing fine “CITY OF BELIZE” h.s. in purple with matching one line datestamp above and, on reverse, Belize, New Orleans and arrival datestamps. Rare. Photo Note: This mark is thought to have been used on board the Mail Ship carrying letters from the northern area of British Honduras down to Belize for onward transmission. The “City of Belize” was contracted to carry mail from 1907 but she was destroyed by fire at Orange Walk in January 1911. PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991 Drs Harper, March 2009
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THE “FOXLEY” COLLECTIONS OF BRITISH GUIANA AND BRITISH HONDURAS British Honduras, Covers and Cancellations - contd. 1770
1911 (1 Aug.) envelope to Belize, bearing KE 1c. pair clearly tied by “CALEDONIA” roller cancel in violet (Type D2) and Stann Creek c.d.s. and showing, on reverse, arrival datestamp; the envelope with central fold and with some discolouration including around stamps. The only example of this cancel on cover recorded. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1771
1913 (11 Sept.) envelope registered to Chicago, bearing KG V 5c. (2) tied by light “ALL c.d.s. (Type D2), showing provisional registration label, large receiver’s d.s. in purple and, on reverse, New Orleans and arrival datestamps. Photo
£60-80
1914 (26 Nov.) “Montgomery Ward” envelope to Chicago, bearing KG V 5c. tied by “MONKEY RIVER” c.d.s. (Type D2) with another clearer strike alongside, showing large red receiver’s d.s. and, on reverse, Belize and New Orleans datestamps. Photo
£80-100
1916 (Mar.) envelope to Belize, bearing War 3c. tied by “SPANISH LOOKOUT/B.H.” double-ring d.s. (Type D2); the cover with light horizontal fold. Very rare. Photo
£400-500
1917 (19 Dec.) “Montgomery Ward” envelope to Chicago, bearing KG V 1c. (3) tied by “RIVERSDALE/BRITISH HONDURAS” double-ring d.s. (Type D1) and showing large receiver’s d.s. in violet with, on reverse, Belize and New Orleans datestamps; the envelope with flap torn away. Very scarce. Photo
£150-180
PINES”
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1773 1774
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1775
1927 (19 July) envelope to Ohio, bearing 1923 2c. marginal pair tied by “GALES c.d.s. (Type D2; earliest recorded date), showing another clearer strike in opposite corner with Belize transit d.s. on reverse. Photo POINT/BRITISH HONDURAS”
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991 1776
1927 (4 Aug.) envelope to Ohio, bearing KG V 1c. and 3c. tied by “BOMBA/BRITISH double-ring d.s. (Type D3; earliest recorded date) in violet and showing another clear strike alongside. Rare. Photo
HONDURAS”
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1777
1778
1927 (5 Oct.) envelope to USA, bearing KG V 2c. brown and 2c. rose-carmine, both clearly tied by “NORTHERN RIVER” c.d.s. (Type D1; latest recorded date), showing another very fine strike at upper left and, on reverse, Belize transit datestamp. Very scarce. Photo
£250-300
1929 (22 Jan.) envelope to Texas, bearing 1922 4c. tied by “GUINEA GRASS/BRITISH c.d.s. (Type D4) in violet with another clearer strike alongside and showing Belize transit d.s. on reverse. Photo
£120-150
HONDURAS”
PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud 1779
1929 (1 June) envelope to Bristol, bearing 2c. rose-carmine vertical pair (upper stamp with defective corner) clearly tied by “DUCK RUN/OLD RIVER” double-ring d.s. (Type D1; earliest recorded date) in violet with Belize transit c.d.s. on reverse. Rare. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Ed Addiss, March 1991 1780 1781
HONDURAS”
1929 (5 Aug.) envelope to USA, bearing KG V 1c. and 3c. tied by “SAN ESTEVAN/BRITISH double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing Belize transit d.s. on reverse. Photo
£120-150
1930 (6 Feb.) envelope to Bristol, bearing 2c. rose-carmine (2) tied by “MULLINS double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing Belize transit d.s. on reverse. Photo
£100-120
1931 (31 Jan.) envelope to New Orleans, bearing KG V 4c., 5c. and 10c. tied by two superb strikes of “BARRACKS/BELIZE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1). Rare.
£150-180
RIVER/BRITISH HONDURAS”
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1931 (Apr.) envelope to Toronto, bearing KG V 2c. rose-carmine (small tear at foot) tied by “CALEDONIA/BRITISH HONDURAS” c.d.s. (Type D5) and over-cancelled by Belize transit d.s. Very rare. Photo
£250-300
1931 (30 Aug.) envelope to Texas, bearing KG V 4c. tied by fine “SAN c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing Belize transit d.s. on reverse. Very scarce. Photo PROVENANCE: Ted Proud
£300-400
1932 (5 Sept.) envelope to Glasgow, bearing Relief Fund 5c. tied by two strikes of “SAN ESTEVAN/British Honduras” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing Belize transit d.s. on reverse. Photo PROVENANCE: Ed Addiss, March 1991
£12 0-150
PEDRO/AMBERGRIS”
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1790
Official Mail 1891 (17 Mar.) OHMS envelope to New York, showing “BELIZE/PAID” c.d.s. in red (Type PD5) without date and Belize c.d.s. with arrival datestamp on reverse. The only recorded usage as an official paid mark. Photo
£350-400
1909 (15 Nov.) OHMS envelope (225x95mm.) to England, showing Belize c.d.s. and a very fine strike of the only recorded usage of the straight-line “OFFICIAL PAID. BELIZE” h.s. (Type OPD2). Photo
£350-400
Taxed Mail 1898 (7 Jan.) envelope to Germany, bearing QV 5c. tied by Belize c.d.s., showing unframed “T” with blue crayon “1/25” alongside, handstruck “5d” (deleted) with blue crayon “40” (pfennigs) alongside and, on reverse, “LIVERPOOL/US PACKET” and arrival datestamps; the 5c. crossed by light crease and the cover a little soiled and with tear through flap. Photo PROVENANCE: Ed Addiss, March 1991 The Cuthbert Brothers Local Post 1895 (27 Sept.) envelope to St Georges Caye, bearing the “Caye/Service/3 cents” local issue tied by straight-line “CUTHBERT BROS.” h.s. with datestamp below. Very rare. Photo Note: Sydney Cuthbert, owner of Belize merchants Cuthbert Bros., commuted daily by steam yacht from his house on St. Georges Cay, a small island just inside the reef in the Bay of Belize. Finding that friends increasingly asked him to carry mail to and from the island, he decided to subsidise his trips charging 3c. to carry a letter, printing his primitive label for the purpose.
£80-100
£2,500-3,000
1d. perforated Charity label? showing an allegorical figure in red on gummed paper, some damage at top. Photo £50-60
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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN STERLING Lot Number (in numerical order)
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BIDDING INCREMENTS Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 £100 to £300 £300 to £600 £600 to £1,000
by £5 by £10 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. by £50
£1,000 to £3,000 £3,000 to £6,000 £6,000 to £20,000 £20,000 and up
by £100 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. by £500 Auctioneer’s discretion
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1
DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.
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Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme
means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;
Buyer’s Premium
means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;
Certificate of Authenticity
means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;
Expert Committee
means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;
Forgery
means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);
Hammer Price
means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;
Lot
means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue;
Reserve
the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;
Seller
means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;
Spink Group
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VAT
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SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1
All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.
2.2
The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.
forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly. 3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.
BEFORE THE SALE 3.1
3.2
Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.
3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.
Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue and web illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds of inaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring, margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from the illustration. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. 3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. 3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested should exercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters.
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Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.
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Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than
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3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery. 3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted. 4
AT THE SALE 4.1
Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.
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Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.
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Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.
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Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.
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On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com and Spink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility.
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Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.
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Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.
4.8
Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.
4.9
Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion
4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue. 4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal. 4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again. Spink Uni (12/13) (20)
5
4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller. 4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement. 4.14 Return of Lot Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date. AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other charges In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a fee of 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and a surcharge for paying by credit card. 5.2 Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on the Buyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20% on the Buyer’s premium only. 5.3 VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made. 5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum. 5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed. VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale. 5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry. VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. 5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer. 5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.
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Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required. 5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement. 5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied. Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the card holder in person whilst on our premises. 5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party. 5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers. 5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque. 5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk. 5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism. 5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment. 5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue. 5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs. 5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink. 5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned. 5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.4
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5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids. 5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit. 5.11 Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us. 5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences. 5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for. 5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur. 5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment. 5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required. 5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and
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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims. 5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest. 5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. 5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction. 6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 7 COPYRIGHT 7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. 7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent. 8 VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues. Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred. 9 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch. 10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses. 10.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 10.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors. 10.4 Waiver 10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy. 10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law. Spink Uni (12/13) (20)
10.5 Law and Jurisdiction 10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales. 10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.
Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight
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EU
Rest of the World
Up to 1kg
£8 for any weight
£12
£15
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£8 for any weight
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Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value
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£10
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£20
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£20
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Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges. Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT. i.
Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price. 2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to VAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.
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Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’s premium.
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Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.
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Starred and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lots bear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation into the EU.
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Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.
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Imported Lots Lots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium because they have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.
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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee COINS UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)
SALE CALENDAR 2014 STAMPS 12 March 13 March 22 March 14 April 29 April 14 May 7 June 18 June 10 July 20 September
The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902 Featuring Occupation and Siege Issues The Harry Birkhead Collection The “Foxley” Collections of British Guiana and British Honduras The Collector’s Series Sale The Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Great Britain The Collector’s Series Sale Specialised Great Britain Stamp Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The “Garrison” Collection of New Guinea “G.R.I.” Surcharges The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale
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The “Khalifa” Collection of Islamic Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative
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Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria
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The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
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The Collector’s Series Sale
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An Evening of Exceptional Wines
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COINS 26 March 26/27 March 3 April 9/10 May 25/26 June 21 August 22/23 September 15 November 3/4 December
Medals
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BANKNOTES 3 April 15/16 April 9/10 May 15 July 21 August 30 September 1/2 October 15 November
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MEDALS 24 April 24 July 20 November BONDS AND SHARES 3 April 9/10 May 30 May 21 August 15 November 28 November AUTOGRAPHS 9/10 May WINES 20 March
The above sale dates are subject to change
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