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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 at 1:00PM |
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THE R. B. HILL COLLECTION OF BARBADOS |
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PRE-STAMP POSTAL HISTORY |
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1701 Stampless folded letter to Richd. Bate Esq., London headed Barbados May 17th 1701. Endorsed “p. Capt. Mackay.” On reverse VF JY 21 Bishop’s mark and VF intact red wax seal. An early date. Absolutely immaculate and extraordinarily well preserved. XF. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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1795 Incoming stampless folded letter headed Hillhead to Bridgetown rated 1/1 and endorsed “pr Packet from London.” MA 20 95 dispatch. From Mrs. John Rankin to her husband. (See next lot). F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 170 |
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1795 Stampless folded letter headed Barbados 14th June, 1795 rated 1/1 and endorsed “p. the Cumber-land”. VF LIVERPOOL/SHIP. From John Rankin to his wife (see previous lot). F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
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1798 Stampless folded letter to London originating in Essequibo, British Guiana, dated Oct. 16 1798 and rated 6/8. F-VF two-line BARBA/DOES applied at lower left. A very late use of this marking. London arrival of MR 27 99 on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
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1803 Stampless folded letter from British Guiana headed 2nd Nov. 1803 Berbice. Rated 1/10. Sent by Post Office packet with BARBADOES straight line hs at left, Proud type PS6. Falmouth arrival of JAN 27 1804 on reverse. Central file fold does not affect markings. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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1807 Stampless folded letter headed Liverpool 5 January 1807 and addressed to Littledale & Co. St. Vincent care of Cummins & Co., Barbados (forwarding agents). Rated 2/1 and docketed 4/11. Faint red Liverpool fleuron on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
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1808 Stampless folded letter headed Demerary 15th July 1808 to Liverpool RATED 4/2 with s/l BARBADOES alongside. Contents are three pages of prices current. Central file fold through hs. Soiled and some edge wear. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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1808 Stampless folded letter headed Fort St. Andrew, Berbice Sept. 21st 1808 from Ensign Thos. Hooper to his mother in Lancashire. Black s/l BARBADOES hs at UL. Rated 2/2 and endorsed “Single”. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
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1808 Stampless folded letter from Liverpool to St. Vincent care of the forwarding agents Cummins & Co. Barbadoes. Red unframed LIVERPOOL 3 OCT 1808. Rated 6/3. Central file fold. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
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1837 Admiralty Orders dated 3rd May 1837 signed by Admiral Commissioners Sir Charles Adam and Sir William Parker to the Hon. P. O. Cary, Commander of His Majesty’s Sloop Comus at Devonport instructing him “to put to sea in her and proceed with all convenient expedition to Barbados, and from thence to join Admiral Sir Peter Halkett.” VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
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1838 Stampless folded outer sheet to London docketed Barbadoes 18 April 1838 with partial strike of the latest known use of the Barbadoes Fleuron on reverse, Proud type PS9. Rated 2/2 in black (incorrectly) and rerated 2/2 in red. Endorsed “Paid” at UL. Red PAID 21 JU 1838 on face. Nicely written up on exhibition page. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
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1841 Stampless folded letter headed Barbados Jany. 7th 1841 to Philadelphia rated 1/4. Red NEW YORK SHIP MAR 8 on face. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
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1845 Incoming soldier’s letter from London 1 OC 1845 to a Lieutenant in the 3rd East Indian regiment. Addressed to Charles Street, readdressed to Northumberland Street, redirected to Demerara with red double arc arrival on reverse and thence to Barbados. Unpaid and rated 1/ in black. An interesting and unusual little cover. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
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1846 Cover to England with 2 strikes (one superb) of BARBADOES FE 23 1846 with sideways “6” (or “9”) parish number below, Proud type PS10, the dispatch marking of Deputy Postmaster Joseph Gillbanks, to his father. Blue Wigton arrival of MR 24 on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
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1846 Incoming stampless folded letter headed St. James Square 1 Oct. 1846 to Peter Robertson, Staff Asst. Surgeon. Rated 1/ in black. VF B/Crown Q 1 OC 1846 double ring on flap. Carried on the RMS Teviot which departed Southampton OC2 and arrived Barbados OC 25. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
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1847 Small mourning cover to London rated 1/ in black. BARBADOES AU 8 1847 double arc and London arrival of SP 5 on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
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1852 Incoming cover to Bridgetown with BRISTOL/15 MR 1852/BY POST 3 line dispatch hs on face along with rare ST. GEORGES undated double arc. On reverse sharp BARBADOES AP 12 2581 (year date reversed), three days before the first stamp was issued. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
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#A1 (SG CC1) 1853 Stampless cover to Philadelphia with VF Crowned Circle PAID AT BARBADOES and slightly overlapping black Steamship 20 alongside. Endorsed “1/ prepaid.” Barbadoes JU 11 and St. Thomas JU 14 double arcs on reverse. F-VF. (Scott $525, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
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1855 Stampless folded letter headed Barbados 5th June 1855 to Philadelphia bearing double lined “6” (cents) being the private Ship Letter charge. Endorsed “p Tropic Bud”. VF. PHOTO |
$ 180 |
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1856 Stampless folded letter to Aberdeen headed Barbados June 25th 1856. Rated “6”. BARBADOES JU 27 double arc on reverse and Aberdeen arrival of JY 19 alongside. Small JU 27 cds with sideways “1” on reverse. Vertical file fold affects bottom only of the double arc. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
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#A1 (SG CC1) 1856 Stampless folded outer sheet to France with Crowned Circle PAID AT BARBADOES slightly overstruck by red transit marking. Rated red 2/ and with BARBADOES OC 12 1856 and small cds of the same date and sideways “1” on reverse. Calais transit and Nantes arrival of 4 NOV on reverse. Horizontal fold just touches base of the Crowned Circle. F-VF. (Scott $525, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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#A2 (SG DWI CC2) Danish West Indies cover incoming to Barbados bearing superb Crowned Circle PAID AT ST. THOMAS. Rated “4”. Indistinct BARBADOES DE 6 1861 double arc on face and St. Thomas double arc of NO 29 on reverse. A fabulous cover. Small portion of backflap missing, o/w F-VF. PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 1,500 |
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1865 Stampless folded Consignee Letter dated SP 9, 1865 to London sent “pr Bque Lady Hilda”. VF stepped DEAL/SHIP LETTER on face and red London Ship Letter OC 26 cds on reverse. File folds do not affect markings. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
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#A1 (SG CC1) Antigua 1867 Stampless portion of a newspaper wrapper incoming to Barbados with superb Crowned Circle PAID AT ANTIGUA. On reverse Antigua JY 2 67 cds and Barbados 1 JY 5 arrival. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 600 |
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THE IMPERFORATE SEATED BRITANNIA ISSUES |
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#1 (SG2) 1852-55 (½d) deep green imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper, UL corner margin block of 4 with excellent margins all around. OG or HR. VF. (Scott $520, SG £560). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
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#1, var (SG2, var) 1852-55 (½d) deep green imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper, block of 4, the LR stamp, variety patch on sail, row 11 pos. 4. Quite scarce. OG or LH. F-VF. (as normals, Scott $520, SG £560). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
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#1 (SG2) 1852-55 (½d) deep green Seated Britannia on blued paper, horizontal pair imperf, used. Attractive. F-VF+. 1990 BPA certificate. (Scott $750, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
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#1 (SG2) 1852-55 (½d) deep green Seated Britannia on blued paper, used group of 5 each with different obliterator numeral. Includes “1”, “3” (with certificate), “5”, “8” and “11”. Most with four margins. F-VF. (Scott $1,875, SG £1,625). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
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#1a (SG1) 1855 (½d) yellow-green imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper, used. Four margins and portion of adjacent stamp at top. F-VF. 2007 BPA certificate. (Scott $800, SG £700). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
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#1a (SG1) 1855 (½d) yellow-green imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper, used. Three nice margins, close but clear at UR. Fine. 1993 RPS certificate. (Scott $800, SG £700). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
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#2a (SG3) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia UL corner margin block of 12 (4 x 3) on blued paper. Generous margins all around. Absence of a plate number at UL is indicative of Plate 1. Seven stamps OG, HR, others NH. VF. (Scott $660, SG £720). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
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#2a (SG3) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia block of 4 on blued paper. Generous margins all around with portion of sheet margin at top. OG, HR. VF. (Scott $220, SG £240). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
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#2a (SG3) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia horizontal strip of 4 with margin at left. OG, HR. (Scott $240, SG £240). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
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#2a, var (SG3, var) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia block of 6 on blued paper, the middle stamp, bottom row, variety gash in throat, row 11 pos. 9. A scarce variety. Nice margins all around. Four stamps OG, others NH. F-VF. (as normals Scott $330, SG £360). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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#2a, var (SG3, var) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia horizontal pair, the right stamp, variety patch on sail, row 11 pos. 4. Margins all around. OG, HR. F-VF. (as normals Scott $110+. SG £120+). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
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#2a (SG3) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia horizontal strip of 3 on blued paper, used. Margins all around and portion of adjacent stamp at right. F-VF. (Scott $675, SG £570). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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#2a (SG3) 1852-55 (1d) blue on blued paper imperf Seated Britannia used. Cancelled numeral “10”. Four even margins all around. F-VF. (Scott $225, SG £190). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
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#2 (SG4) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia block of 6 on blued paper. Generous margins all around. Five stamps NH, one stamp OG. F-VF. (Scott $210, SG £228). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
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#2 (SG4) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia block of 4 on blued paper plus a horizontal strip of 4 with sheet margin at right, each a different shade of the deep blue. Nice margins all around. The block LH, the strip 3 NH, one LH. F-VF. (Scott $280, SG £304) |
$ 160 |
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#2, 2a (SG3, 4) 1852-55 (1d) blue imperf Seated Britannia cancellation collection beautifully presented on exhibition page with one of each numeral 1-11 represented. Nearly all VF or XF strikes and all but two are four margin examples. A delightful specialist lot. (Scott $1,460, SG £1,250). PHOTO |
$ 650 |
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1855 (1d) blue imperf on blued paper (Scott #2, SG 3), nicely margined, on cover to Christ Church showing payment of the internal rate. Ms “Mis Sent” and red “Try Peter Chapman Esq” and cover returned to Bridgetown. Bs reflect parish numbers. F-VF. 1987 Brandon certificate. Ex Barclays, Davis. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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#3a (SG4a) 1852-55 (2d) greyish slate imperf Seated Britannia block of 4 on blued paper. Balanced margins all around. A scarce multiple. Two stamps NH, two LH. F-VF+. 1994 Brandon certificate. (Scott $1,140, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 650 |
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#3a var (SG4a var) 1852-55 (2d) greyish slate imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper, variety gash in throat, row 11 pos. 9. Four margins. OG, HR. Scarce. F-VF. (as normal Scott $285, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
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#3a (SG4a) 1852-55 (2d) greyish slate imperf Seated Britannia, used and very scarce as such. Four very nice margins. F-VF. 2005 RPS certificate. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 650 |
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#3a (SG4a) 1852-55 (2d) greyish slate imperf Seated Britannia, used. Neat numeral “1” obliterator. A beautiful 4 margin stamp. F-VF appearance. 1994 RPS certificate states “small thin spot.” Ex Hurlock. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
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1854 Small mourning cover to Montserrat franked by (2d) greyish slate imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper bisected vertically Scott #3a (SG4ab) and cancelled numeral “1”. Rated “4”. Large part BARBADOES AU 11 1854 double arc on reverse with two strikes of the Montserrat double arc of AU 20. An early use, the bisect being valid only from Aug. 4th through September 21st. A rare and exceptional inter-island cover and the only example of this usage to Montserrat. Small tear at top. Fine. (Scott $8,500, SG £8,500). PHOTO FRONT COVER |
$ 5,000 |
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#3b var (SG4ab var) 1854 (2d) greyish slate imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper bisected vertically and affixed to portion of a cover, variety patch on sail. An extraordinary and very rare item. Quite possibly unique. Large part BARBADOES AU 19 1854 double arc on reverse. F-VF. Ex Longmuir. PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 2,500 |
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#4 (SG5) 1855 (4d) brownish red imperf Seated Britannia block on blued paper. Small but clear margins all around. Top pair OG, HR, bottom pair NH. Fine+. (Scott $460, SG £480). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
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#4 (SG5) 1855 (4d) brownish red imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper horizontal pair, variety pre-printing paper fold. Four margins. OG. F-VF. (Scott $230, SG £240). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
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#4 (SG5) 1855 (4d) brownish red imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper, three examples with “1” (2 margins), “2” ex Jaffe and with RPS certificate which states “genuine, repaired corner” (small nick in UR corner and margin close at LR) and which is referred to in the 1960 BWISC Bulletin 24 and “6” obliterator with RPS certificate. Fine. (Scott $975, SG £825). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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#4 (SG5) 1855 (4d) brownish red imperf Seated Britannia on blued paper, three 4 margin examples with “1”, “6” and “7” obliterators, the latter ex Hurlock and Wheeler and with Brandon certificate. F-VF. (Scott $975, SG £825). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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#3 (SG5a) 1852-55 (2d) slate-blue unissued, undenominated Seated Britannia imperf block of 4 with margin at bottom, the LR stamp, variety patch on sail (row 11 pos. 4). Top pair OG, HR, bottom pair NH. (as normals Scott $116, SG £112). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
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#3 (SG5a) 1852-55 (2d) slate-blue unissued, undenominated Seated Britannia imperf block of 9 with margin at right, the middle stamp bottom row, variety gash in throat (row 11 pos. 9). Two stamps OG, HR, others NH. (as normals Scott $261, SG £252). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
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#3c (SG5b) 1852-55 (2d) deep slate unissued, undenominated Seated Britannia imperf block of 6 (2 x 3). Even margins all around. OG, HR or NH. F-VF. (Scott $1,500, SG £1,500). PHOTO |
$ 800 |
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#3c (SG5b) 1852-55 (2d) deep slate unissued, undenominated Seated Britannia imperf with nice margins all around. OG, HR. F-VF. 2004 BPA certificate. (Scott $250, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
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#1-4 (SG2, 4, 5, 5a) 1852-55 Collection of 6 blued papers with ½d deep green with margin at left, pair and single of the 1d deep blue, 4d brownish red single, unissued slate-blue block of 4 and single with margin at left and pre-printing paper fold. All are fresh and with margins all around. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $495, SG £514) |
$ 225 |
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#4, 6 (SG5, 10) 1859 (4d) brownish red and (1d) deep blue (3, white paper), Seated Britannias all with 4 margins, on portion of cover to London with bold “1”. Red London paid and BARBADOS MY 19 1859 double arc. F-VF. (as used stamps Scott $535, SG £485). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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#5a (SG7) 1857 (½d) yellow green imperf Seated Britannia block of 4 on white paper. Four margins. OG, HR. A very scarce multiple. F-VF. Ex Marshall (1947) and Hurlock (1959). (Scott $2,400, SG £2,200). PHOTO |
$ 1,200 |
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#5a (SG7) 1857 (½d) yellow green Seated Britannia imperf on white paper. Four generous, even margins and excellent color. OG. VF. (Scott $600, SG £550). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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#5a (SG7) 1857 (½d) yellow green imperf Seated Britannia on white paper, five used items with “1”, “7”, “9” (with Malburin flaw, dot in top margin, identifying it as row 2, pos. 1), “10” plus a used pair. All with 4 margins except the “7” which has the margin just touching at LR. (Scott $750, SG £660). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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#5 (SG8) 1858 (½d) green imperf Seated Britannia, no wmk, white paper horizontal pair. Margins all around, close but well clear at top. OG, HR. F-VF. Signed Bloch. (Scott $360, SG £360). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
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#5 (SG8) 1858 (½d) green Seated Britannia imperf horizontal pair, white paper, used on small piece. Margins all around. VF Steamship 10 below. F-VF. (Scott $450, SG £400). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
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#5 (SG8) 1858 (½d) green Seated Britannia horizontal pair on white paper, imperf, used. Margins all around, close but clear at top. Fine+. (Scott $450, SG £400). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
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#5 (SG8) 1858 (½d) green Seated Britannia, no wmk, imperf, white paper, used. Four generous margins. F-VF. (Scott $225, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
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#5 (SG8) 1858 (½d) green Seated Britannia imperf, no wmk, white paper, used. Four even margins. F-VF. 1980 RPS certificate. (Scott $225, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
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#5var (SG8var) 1858 (½d) green Seated Britannia imperf, white paper, variety patch on sail, row 11 pos. 4. Margins all around, close but clear at left and with large portion of bottom margin. Scarce. Fine. (as normals Scott $225, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
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1858 (½d) green Seated Britannia imperf horizontal pair on white paper (Scott #5, SG8) on local cover to St. Philip. Bs OC 9 1858/1 and St. Philip arrival OC 9 1858/3 (parish number for St. Philip). One of two recorded. Small cover fault at top, o/w F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 850 |
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#6a (SG9) 1855-58 (1d) pale blue Seated Britannia horizontal pair on white paper, used. Four margins, close but clear at top. F-VF. (Scott $160, SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
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#6a (SG9) 1855-58 (1d) pale blue Seated Britannia horizontal pair on white paper, used. Four huge, even margins. An exceptional example. VF. Ex Hind (1934). (Scott $80, SG £70). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
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1859 (1d) pale blue imperf on white paper (Scott #6a, SG9) on delightful little cover to Bridgetown cancelled numeral “2”, the parish number of Christchurch. Bs FE 03 1859/2 and with Barbadoes double arc of the same date. F-VF. Ex Benwell. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
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1859 (1d) pale blue imperf on white paper (Scott #6a, SG9) on cover to Jamaica with Barbadoes double arc of OC 27 1859, St. Thomas OC 30 and Kingston arrival of NO 5. Rated “4”. Fragile and separating. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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#6, var (SG10, var) 1855-58 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia block of 8 (4 x 2), stamp 3 on bottom row, variety patch on sail (row 11 pos. 4). Very attractive. Two stamps NH, others OG, HR. F-VF. (as normals Scott $480, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
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#6, var (SG10, var) 1855-58 (1d) deep blue imperf Seated Britannia horizontal pair, the left stamp, variety Malburin flaw (dot in margin at top, row 2, pos. 1), used. Nicely margined. F-VF. (as normals Scott $140, SG £120). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
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#6, 6a (SG9, 10) 1855-58 (1d) Collection of 9 stamps, representing numerals “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “7” and “9” all deep blue plus “8”, “10” and “11” pale blue, all nicely presented on exhibition page. All are 4 margined examples except the “7” which has 3 margins. An excellent showing. F, F-VF. (Scott $660, SG £570). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
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1855 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia with four margins (Scott #6a, SG10) on prices current cover to Antigua. The 1d paid the internal rate and the cover is rated “4”, the amount due on receipt. On reverse, Barbados double arc overstruck by Antigua double arc arrival. Attractive and interesting use. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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1856 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia, a four margin example, on folded outer sheet to Trinidad. Rated “4”. Barbadoes double arc of JY 6, 1856/1 and Trinidad double arc arrival of JY 18. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
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1856 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia with three nice margins, close but clear on the fourth side, on cover to St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica cancelled numeral “1” and with SG CC1 Crowned Circle PAID AT BARBADOES alongside, indicating that the 4d charge to Jamaica was paid. Redirected to Alex-andria. Numerous bs including St. Thomas, Kingston, Dry Harbour, St. Ann’s Bay, Alexandria, etc. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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1858 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia, two examples, one with huge margins, the other close but clear all around, on double rate folded outer sheet to Trinidad rated “8” and endorsed at LL “per Steamer.” Barbados FE 05 1858 and Trinidad arrival of FE 8. File fold affects left stamp. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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#8a (SG11a) 1858 6d deep rose-red imperf Seated Britannia block of 4 with portion of top margin and close to ample margins elsewhere. Unused. F-VF. 1961 BPA certificate. (Scott $3,400, SG £3,000). PHOTO |
$ 1,800 |
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#8a (SG11a) 1858 6d deep rose-red imperf Seated Britannia (2 examples) used on small piece each with margins all around and cancelled bold “1”. F-VF. Ex Marshall (1947) and Hurlock (1959). (Scott $420, SG £360). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
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#8, 8a (SG11, 11a) 1858 6d imperf Seated Britannia collection of 8 stamps, 3 pale rose-red with numerals “1”, “5”, and “6” and deep rose-red represented by numerals “1”, “3”, “9”, “10” and “11”. Margins range from large to almost touching. A useful group. F, F-VF. (Scott $1,470, SG £1,260). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
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1860 6d deep rose-red imperf Seated Britannia with margins all around on cover to London cancelled numeral “1”. Bold Barbadoes JY 11 1860 double arc on reverse and red London Paid of JY 28 on face. Vertical file folds do not affect stamp. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
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1858 Perkins Bacon 1/ black imperf Seated Britannia top margin block of 4. Scarce. F-VF. Ex Shilstone (1977). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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#9a (SG12) 1858 1/ brown-black Seated Britannia imperf horizontal pair. Margins all around. F-VF. (Scott $580, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
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#9a (SG12) 1858 1/ brown-black Seated Britannia imperf block of 4 used, each stamp cancelled neat bootheel. Margins nearly all around but cut into design at left. A scarce multiple nonetheless. Fine+. Ex Hurlock. (Scott $500, SG £440). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
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#9 (SG12a) 1858 1/ black Seated Britannia imperf block of 4. Margins all around, close but clear at left. OG or HR. Scarce. F-VF. Ex Lickfold (1962). (Scott $1,040, SG £900). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
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#9 (SG12a) 1858 1/ black Seated Britannia imperf. Four nice margins. OG. HR. F-VF. RPS certificate. (Scott $260, SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
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#9 (SG12a) 1858 1/ black Seated Britannia imperf block of 4, used. Margins small to adequate except at top (just cuts the design). The UL stamp with vertical tear. Fine. Blocks of this issue are scarce. Neither Wheeler nor Hackmey had larger than a pair. Ex Brassler. (Scott $340, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
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#9, 9a (SG12, 12a) 1858 1/ black Seated Britannia imperf, 7 items representing both shades. The brown-black includes a VF single and an example on large piece cancelled bootheel numeral “1”; the black consists of 3 singles, one with “10” obliterator and a horizontal pair with “1”. All are 4 margin examples, one with small margins, others all adequate to large. A very nice group. F, F-VF. (Scott $675, SG £670) |
$ 300 |
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1865 1/ black Seated Britannia imperf with two large margins and two just clear on cover to London showing late use of this denomination. Bootheel “1” and BARBADOS AP 25 65 cds alongside. Red London Paid on face and a London arrival ds of MY 15 on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
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THE PERFORATED SEATED BRITANNIA ISSUES |
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#10 (SG13) 1860 (½d) yellow-green Seated Britannia pin perf 14, used. Perfs visible all around. F-VF. RPS certificate. Ex Bayley. (Scott $500, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
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#10 (SG13) 1860 (½d) yellow-green Seated Britannia pin perf 14, used with perfs on all sides. Nicely balanced. F-VF. (Scott $500, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
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#10 (SG13) 1860 (½d) yellow-green Seated Britannia pin perf 14, used. Perfs on all sides and a portion of the adjacent stamp at bottom. F-VF. (Scott $500, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
94 |
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1860 6d deep rose-red imperf and (1d) blue pin perf 14 Seated Britannias on cover to England cancelled numeral “1”. The purpose of the extra 1d stamp is unclear and possibly represents a late fee charge. Barbadoes NO 11 1860 double arc on reverse plus Rugby transit and Market Harborough arrival of DE 1. Scarce and attractive. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
95 |
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1861 (1d) blue pin perf 14 Seated Britannia on local cover from from Mrs. Hincks at Government House to Worthing enclosing an invitation to a dance. “Too Late” in ms plus the first “Too Late” handstamp, this being the earliest known date of use of the marking. Barbadoes FE 1 double arc on reverse. F-VF. Ex Lickfold, Benwell and Barclays. PHOTO |
$ 650 |
96 |
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#11 (SG15) 1860 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia horizontal strip of 4, pin perf 14, used. Margins clear and perfs visible all around except at right. A scarce multiple. Fine. Ex Hurlock (1959). (Scott $780, SG £720). PHOTO |
$ 375 |
97 |
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#11 (SG15) 1860 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia, pin perf 14, two examples rejoined and used on small piece with partial (BARBA)DOES (A)P 9 1860 double arc at side. Some toning at perf tips. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £360). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
98 |
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#11 (SG15) 1860 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia horizontal pair, pin perf 14, used. Perfs clearly visible on 3 sides, partially visible along bottom. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £360). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
99 |
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#11 (SG15) 1860 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia, pin perf 14, used on small piece with full BARBADOES AU 19 1860 double arc at side. Nicely margined with perfs visible on all 4 sides. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
100 |
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#11 (SG15) 1860 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia pin perf 14, used. Perfs showing all around. Huge margin at left and bottom and generous and balanced on the other two sides. Bold numeral “1”. A beautiful stamp. VF. (Scott $175, SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
101 |
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#11 (SG15) 1860 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia pin perf 14, used. Perfs visible on all sides with oversized margin at right. Cancelled numeral “1”. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
102 |
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#11var (SG15var) 1860 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia pin perf 14, used, variety patch on sail, row 11 pos. 4. Large margin at bottom and ample to large on the other three sides. F-VF. (as normal Scott $175, SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
103 |
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#12 (SG16) 1860 (½d) yellow-green Seated Britannia, pin-perf 12½, horizontal pair, used. Full perfs on 2 sides, partially visible on the other 2 sides but portions of margins missing. Bold central “1” of Bridgetown cancels each stamp. Quite scarce as a multiple. Fine. (Scott $1,600, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
104 |
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#12 (SG16) 1860 (½d) yellow-green Seated Britannia, pin-perf 12½, variety patch on sail, (row 11 pos. 4). Perfs on 3 sides, scissor cut at top, slightly into design. Very scarce variety on this issue. Fine. (as normals Scott $800, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
105 |
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#12 (SG16) 1860 (½d) yellow-green Seated Britannia, pin-perf 12½, variety gash in throat, (row 11 pos. 9). Perfs on all 4 sides. Scarce. Fine+. 1993 Brandon certificate. (as normals Scott $800, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
106 |
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#12A (SG16a) 1861 (1d) blue Seated Britannia pin-perf 12½ used. Perfs on 3 sides. Fine+. 1992 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,750, SG £1,500). PHOTO |
$ 650 |
107 |
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#14 (SG18) 1861 (1d) pale blue Seated Britannia, clean cut perf 14-16, no wmk. Unused. Fine. (Scott $925, SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
108 |
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#14, 14a (SG18, 19) 1861 (1d) Seated Britannia 3 examples, pale blue (one), and blue (two), all used, one with numeral “3”. Fine, F-VF. (Scott $230, SG £220). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
109 |
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1861 (4d) brownish red imperf Seated Britannia on bluish paper and (1d) blue clean cut perf 14 to 16 on large part outer sheet to Philadelphia cancelled numeral “1” and rated “4” in red. Ms “Mail via Colon” at LL. Barbadoes AU 9 1861 double arc on face along with bold “Steamship 10”. St. Thomas transit of AU 13 on reverse. A scarce combination of perforated and imperf issues. Fine. Ex Hart. PHOTO |
$ 550 |
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110 |
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1861 Incoming cover from Oxford bearing GB QV 6d lilac with red “1d” accountancy hs. The cover was sent via the R. M. S. La Plata. Nicely written up. Bs London JA 31 and Barbadoes FE 21 arrival both on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
111 |
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1876 GB QV 1d plate 171 (2 strips of 3, a pair and a single) all cancelled London JU 16 on incoming cover. Rated 3 (crossed out), rerated 9 (crossed out) and rated 1/3. Black boxed deficiency hs at LL. Sent by contract steamer at the 1/ rate but underpaid 3d and charged double deficiency (6d), hence 1/3 total rate with 6d to collect on arrival. Partial Barbados double arc of JU 301876 on reverse. A most interesting cover. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
112 |
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1876 GB QV 3d rose plate 17 cancelled London JU 26 76 on incoming folded letter carried by private steamer “Arbitrator”. Red 1½ represents the credit due to London. Liverpool transit and Barbados arrival of JY 14 on reverse. Central file fold does not affect stamp or markings. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
113 |
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1880 GB QV 1½d UPU postal stationery card incoming from Weymouth SP 1 81. Nicely written up noting that Barbados joined the UPU on SP 9. Barbados SP 20 double arc arrival on face. Small corner fault, o/w F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
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1861-70 SEATED BRITANNIAS, UNWATERMARKED, ROUGH PERF 14-16 |
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114 |
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#15 (SG21) 1861-70 (½d) green Seated Britannia block of 20 (5 x 4), rough perf 14-16, no wmk. An uncommon and beautiful multiple. Eight stamps NH, others OG or HR. F-VF. (Scott $450, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
115 |
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#15 (SG21) 1861-70 (½d) green Seated Britannia UL corner margin horizontal strip of 5, rough perf 14-16, no wmk, with plate number 2 appearing in the UL corner perfs of the first stamp. Rare and important piece. Stamps appear NH. Fine. Ex Marshall (1947), Hurlock (1958), Carter (1977), Benwell (1985) and Barclays (1987). (Scott $112++, SG £120++). PHOTO |
$ 950 |
116 |
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#15 (SG21) 1861-70 (½d) green Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, no wmk, LR corner margin block of 4, row 11 pos. 9 stamp without gash in throat, proving that the flaw was corrected before plate 2 was printed. Two stamps NH, 2 OG. Fine. (Scott $90++, SG £100++). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
117 |
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#15a (SG21a) 1861-70 (½d) green Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, no wmk, bottom margin block of 12 (4 x 3), the LR stamp, variety patch on sail, row 11 pos. 4. Four stamps NH, other OG, HR. Fine. Signed Diena on face in bottom margin. (as normals Scott $750, SG £660). PHOTO |
$ 475 |
118 |
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#15a (SG21a) 1861-70 (½d) green Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, no wmk, block of 8 (4 x 2), the third stamp in the bottom row, variety gash in throat, row 11 pos. 9. Three stamps including the variety NH, others OG or HR. Fine. (as normals Scott $500, SG £440). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
119 |
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#15, 15a, 15c (SG20, 21, 21a) 1861-70 ½d Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, no wmk collection of 6 stamps selected for cancellations. Includes deep green with numerals “3”, “6” and 10” bootheel cancels, green with numerals “5” (straight edge) and “7”, plus a blue-green with numeral “1” and guidelines in margins indicating plate 2. An interesting lot. (Scott $223, SG £241). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
120 |
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#15var (SG22) 1861-70 (½d) grass-green Seated Britannia rough perf 14 - 16, no wmk, bottom margin block of 35 (7 x 5) plus a single of the yellow-green shade all mounted on exhibition page. A spectacular and scarce block. Very fresh and with excellent color. Nearly all appear NH. A few small specks of toning. F-VF. Ex Bayley (1990). (SG £1,400). PHOTO |
$ 800 |
121 |
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#15b (SG22a) 1861-70 (½d) grass-green Seated Britannia rough perf 14 - 16, no wmk, block of 6 with margin at right, variety imperf. The top row with light creasing. Five stamps NH, one OG. VF appearance. 1991 RPS certificate. Ex Marshall, Hurlock. (Scott $2,100+, SG £2,550+). PHOTO |
$ 1,200 |
122 |
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#15b var (SG22a var) 1861-70 (½d) grass-green Seated Britannia rough perf 14 - 16, no wmk, variety imperf between stamp and margin at left and with plate number 2 in margin. Rare. OG, HR. Fine. Ex Lickfold (1962), Messenger and Hackmey. PHOTO |
$ 750 |
123 |
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#15b (SG22b) 1861-70 (½d) blue-green Seated Britannia rough perf 14 - 16, no wmk, variety imperf pair. Large margins all around. Unused. F-VF+. (Scott $700, SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
124 |
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#16 (SG23) 1861 (1d) blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 block of 4. Beautifully centered for issue. F-VF+. OG, HR. (Scott $200, SG £260). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
125 |
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#16 (SG23) 1861 (1d) blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 LL corner margin block of 12 (6 x 2), with row 11 pos. 4 variety patch on sail. Unused. Nicely centered. Perfs reinforced at right. F-VF. Ex Nathanson (1981). (Scott $600, SG £840). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
126 |
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#16 (SG23) 1861 (1d) blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 top margin horizontal pair, variety imperf between stamp and margin. Guidelines in margin indicative of plate 2, stamps 5 and 6. OG. Very scarce positional piece. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
127 |
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1861 (1d) blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 strip of 5 (4 stamps cut at top) on cover to Philadelphia cancelled “1” bootheels. One penny is the internal rate and 4d the carrier rate as evidenced by red “4” on face. NY transit on face. On reverse Barbados dispatch of MR 11 and St. Thomas transit of MR 14. Unusual. Fine. Ex Brassler. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
128 |
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1862 (1d) blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 cancelled numeral “1” paying the local rate on tiny mourning cover to Bush Hill. Barbadoes double arc MR 22 on face. Slight staining at perf tips, o/w F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
129 |
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#16b (SG23a) 1861 (1d) blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 LL top margin block of 4, variety imperf with guidelines in top margin indicative of plate 2. Unused. Nicely centered. Perfs reinforced at right. F-VF. Ex Nathanson (1981). (Scott $1,700, SG £1,600). PHOTO |
$ 650 |
130 |
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#16c (SG24) 1861 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 block of 4. Rich color. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $180, SG £240). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
131 |
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#16c var (SG24, var) 1861 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 LR corner margin strip of 3, the middle stamp, variety gash in throat, row 11 pos. 9. Part OG, HR. Fine. (as normals Scott $135, SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
132 |
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#16c var (SG24var) 1861 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, variety patch on sail, row 11 pos. 4, used. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 50 |
133 |
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SG24a 1861 (1d) deep blue Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, single and diagonal bisect tied on small piece of newspaper. F-VF. (SG £500 on piece). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
134 |
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#16, 16c (SG23, 24) 1861 (1d) blue or deep blue rough perf 14-16 Seated Britannia collection of 23 items including one pair (with numeral 6). Eleven stamps with numerals 1-11 plus 12 bootheel cancels with open bootheel plus 1 through 11 bootheels all mounted on exhibition page. Most are exceptional strikes. An excellent lot. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
135 |
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#17 (SG25) 1861 (4d) dull rose-red Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 block of 4. One stamp NH, others OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $480, SG £520). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
136 |
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#17a (SG26) 1865 (4d) dull brown-red Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 block of 4. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $640, SG £640). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
137 |
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#17a (SG26) 1865 (4d) dull brown-red Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 horizontal pair with huge margin at left and portion of margin at bottom, variety double vertical perfs in center. Most unusual. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $320+, SG £320+). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
138 |
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#17b (SG26a) 1865 (4d) dull brown-red Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 horizontal pair, variety imperf. Unused. F-VF. (Scott $1,500, SG £1,600). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
139 |
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#17d (SG27) 1868 (4d) lake-rose Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 block of 4. Two stamps NH, 2 OG. (Scott $640, SG £680). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
140 |
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#17d (SG27) 1868 (4d) lake-rose Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 horizontal strip of 4. Very beautiful. OG, HR. Ex Caspary. (Scott $640, SG £680). PHOTO |
$ 375 |
141 |
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#17d (SG27) 1868 (4d) lake-rose Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 horizontal pair, used, each stamp cancelled bootheel “4” of St. George. F-VF. (Scott $100++, SG £170++). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
142 |
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#17e (SG27a) 1868 (4d) lake-rose Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 horizontal pair, variety imperf. OG, HR. Margins all around. F-VF. (Scott $1,500, SG £1,600). PHOTO |
$ 900 |
143 |
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#18 (SG28) 1869 (4d) dull vermilion Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 block of 4 with margin at left. Excellent color and very fresh. Top pair OG, bottom pair LH. F-VF. (Scott $1,200, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
144 |
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#18 (SG28) 1869 (4d) dull vermilion Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 block of 4 with portion of margin at left. Huge margins all around and a fabulous block. Diagonal crease affects bottom pair. OG or HR. VF. Ex T. Allen. (Scott $1,200, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
145 |
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1869 (1d) blue and (4d) dull vermilion Seated Britannias on cover to the British Consul, NY with “By US paquet (sic) from St. Thomas” at LL. Rated “4” in red. Barbados 1 FE 8 69 on reverse plus faint St. Thomas transit. NY Steam Ship arrival on face. Opened roughly but attractive nonetheless. F-VF. Ex Mrs. T. Charlton Henry and Brassler. PHOTO |
$ 750 |
146 |
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#18a (SG28a) 1869 (4d) dull vermilion Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 horizontal pair, variety imperf. Margins all around, close but clear at bottom. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,500). PHOTO |
$ 700 |
147 |
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#19 (SG29) 1861-70 6d rose-red Seated Britannia. OG. Fine. (Scott $375, SG £375). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
148 |
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#19 (SG29) 1861-70 6d rose-red Seated Britannia cancellation collection. Four stamps cancelled numeral obliterators “1”, “3”, “6” and “9” and bootheels, two with “1” and “3” and a horizontal pair bearing numeral “11”. OG. Fine. (Scott $144, SG £160). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
149 |
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1862 6d rose-red Seated Britannia on cover to England cancelled numeral “1” with SP 9 1862 double arc at left. London Paid transit on face and Ashbourne arrival of SP 30 on reverse. F-VF. Signed Holcombe. Ex Benwell and Hackmey. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
150 |
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1863 6d rose-red Seated Britannia on folded letter to Port of Spain rated “4” in red, the cover being prepaid (1d internal postage, 4d inter-island and 1d internal postage at Trinidad). BARBADOES FE 2 double arc dispatch on face and Trinidad double arc arrival of FE 5 on reverse. File fold at left just touches edge of Barbados marking and affects Trinidad marking. Fine. Ex Brassler. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
151 |
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1864 6d rose-red Seated Britannia on folded outer sheet to St. Lucia with ms “4” in red and rated similarly to previous lot. Barbados dispatch date of JA 9 cds on face along with St. Lucia double arc arrival of JA 10. Some discoloration at perf tips, o/w Fine. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
152 |
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1864 6d rose-red Seated Britannia on folded letter to St. Kitts with crisp “1” bootheel and Barbados 1 SP 9 64 cds at LL. Rated “4” in red. This is the only recorded cover to St. Kitts showing the prepaid 6d rate subsequent to the agreement between Barbados and St. Kitts (January 5, 1863) in which the collection of the 4d inter-island charge and 1d delivery charge on arrival were abolished. St. Kitts double arc of SP 12 on reverse. Various file folds, one affecting stamp. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
153 |
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#19a (SG30) 1864 6d orange-red Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk. OG, HR. Brilliant color. Fine. (Scott $125, SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
154 |
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#19 (SG30) 1864 6d orange-red Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk, numeral collection with “3” (pair), “6”, “7”, “8”, “9” (light strike and straight edge) and “10”. F, F-VF. (Scott $126++, SG £189++). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
155 |
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#20 (SG31) 1868 6d bright orange-vermilion Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk block of 15 (3 x 5). A fabulous block. Seven stamps NH, others OG. Fine and rare. Ex Praportchetovitch (1933), Messenger, Hackmey. (Scott $1,650, SG £1,800). PHOTO |
$ 1,000 |
156 |
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#20 (SG31) 1868 6d bright orange-vermilion Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk horizontal pair. OG. Pencil notation on reverse. Fine. (Scott $220, SG £240). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
157 |
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#20, vars (SG31, 31var, 32) 1861-70 6d Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk, 3 examples each a different shade of orange-vermilion. OG, HR. F, F-VF. (SG £380) |
$ 140 |
158 |
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#20a (SG32) 1870 6d dull orange-vermilion Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk. Very nicely centered. OG, HR. Almost VF. (Scott $130, SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
159 |
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#20b (SG32a) 1870 6d dull orange-vermilion Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk, horizontal pair, variety imperf. Four margins, close at sides. Slightly toned OG. F-VF. (Scott $700, SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
160 |
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#20b var (SG32a var) 1870 6d dull orange-vermilion Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk, vertical pair with margin at bottom, variety imperf and partial double print at right. Unused. F-VF. 2007 RPS certificate. PHOTO |
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161 |
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#20c (SG33) 1870 6d orange Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk, horizontal pair. OG. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £340). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
162 |
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#20c (SG33) 1870 6d orange Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk. OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $150, SG £170). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
163 |
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#20, 20a, 20c (SG31, 32, 33) 6d Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, no wmk, used collection consisting of various bootheel cancellations, 6 bright orange (“2”, “4”, “5”), 3 dull orange-vermilion (“1”, “5”, “7”) and orange (“1”). F, F-VF. (SG £279). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
164 |
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#21 (SG34) 1863 1/ black-brown Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, no wmk bottom margin block of 4. One stamp NH, others LH or HR. Fine. (Scott $340, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
165 |
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1864 1/ black-brown Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 horizontal pair on double rate cover to England with numeral “1” bootheel cancels, BARBADOS 1 JY 8 64 cds at LL. Red London Paid on face and Maidstone B JY 29 arrival on reverse. Opened roughly. Cover tears do not affect stamps or markings. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
166 |
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#21a (SG35) 1866 1/ black Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, no wmk block of 4. Two stamps NH, others OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $300, SG £260). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
167 |
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#21a (SG35) 1866 1/ black Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, no wmk horizontal pair. Nice margins all around. Very attractive pair. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $150, SG £130). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
168 |
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#21, 21a (SG34, 35) 1863, 1866 1/ group of 10 items consisting of 1/ brown-black block of 4 and 3 singles (including “5” and “10” bootheels) and 1/ black strip of 4 plus 5 singles (including “5” and “10” bootheels). F, F-VF. (Scott $124, SG £144). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
169 |
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1869 1/ black Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 on mourning cover to London with numeral “1” bootheel and red London arrival of MR 16 alongside. Barbados dispatch cds 1 FE 25 69 on reverse. A striking cover. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
170 |
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#23 (SG37) 1861-70 (1d) blue Seated Britannia perf 11-12, no wmk. Prepared for use but not issued. Quite scarce and seldom offered. OG, HR. F-VF for issue. 1960 RPS and 1998 Brandon certificates. (Scott $2,500, SG £2,000). PHOTO FRONT COVER |
$ 1,200 |
171 |
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#24 (SG43) 1870 (½d) green Seated Britannia wmk Large Star, rough perf 14 to 16 block of 6 with margin at right. OG, HR. Scarce multiple. Fine. Ex T. Charlton Henry, Shilstone and Nathanson. (Scott $900, SG £900). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
172 |
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#24 (SG43) 1870 (½d) green Seated Britannia wmk Large Star, rough perf 14 to 16. OG, HR. One toned spot. Fine. (Scott $150, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
173 |
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#25 (SG44) 1870 (1d) blue Seated Britannia wmk Large Star, rough perf 14 to 16. OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $2,250, SG £2,250). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,600 |
174 |
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#26 (SG45) 1870 (4d) dull vermilion Seated Britannia wmk Large Star, rough perf 14 to 16. OG, HR. Nicely centered for issue. F-VF+. 1987 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,300, SG £1,300). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 850 |
175 |
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#27 (SG46) 1870 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia wmk Large Star, rough perf 14 to 16. OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $1,000, SG £950). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
176 |
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1871 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia rough perf 14 to 16 on pre-printed envelope to Dominica with bold “1” bootheel. Rated “4” in red. Barbados 1 JY 26 71 dispatch cds on reverse. A nice destination. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
177 |
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#28 (SG47) 1870 1/ black Seated Britannia wmk Large Star, rough perf 14 to 16 block of 4. OG, HR. Scarce multiple. Lightly toned. UR stamp thinned. Fine. (Scott $1,800, SG £1,800). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
178 |
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#28 (SG47) 1870 1/ black Seated Britannia wmk Large Star, rough perf 14 to 16. Huge, even margins all around. An absolutely stunning stamp! OG, HR. XF. (Scott $450, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
179 |
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#24//28 (SG43//47) 1870 ½d - 1/ Seated Britannia wmk Large Star, rough perf 14 to 16 used collection consisting of ½d (5, one with “7” bootheel), 1d (with “1” bootheel, gorgeous margins plus guide lines indicating plate 2), 4d, 6d (4 with “1”, “8” and “11” bootheels) plus 1/. F, F-VF. (SG £560) |
$ 120 |
180 |
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1872 (1d) blue and (4d) dull vermilion Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16, (SG48, 49) on cover to Hartford each stamp cancelled BARBADOS 1 JY 11 72 with third strike alongside. Rated “4” in red. NY Steam Ship 10 on face. Endorsed Recd. July 22nd at UL. Clean and attractive. F-VF. Ex T. Charlton Henry, Hart, Messenger and Hackmey. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
181 |
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#31 (SG50) 1871 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia wmk Small Star, rough perf 14-16. Part OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $750, SG £700). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
182 |
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#31 (SG50) 1871 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia wmk Small Star, rough perf 14-16 block of 4, used. BARBADOS MR 12 73. Scarce multiple. Fine. Ex Burrus, Shilstone. (Scott $76++, SG £88++). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
183 |
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1872 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia rough perf 14-16 on small, neat cover to St. Johns, Antigua cancelled BARBADOS 1 MY 29 72. Partial Antigua arrival on reverse. Backflap missing. Attractive and F-VF. Ex Yardley. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
184 |
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1872 6d orange-vermilion wmk Small Star Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16, (SG50) on folded letter to Tobago. Rated red “4”. On reverse Tobago double arc arrival of JY 20. A nice destination. F-VF. Ex Hackmey and Sheppard. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
185 |
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#32 (SG51) 1871 1/ black wmk Small Star Seated Britannia, rough perf 14-16 with margin at bottom. OG. Fine+. (Scott $200, SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
186 |
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#29-32 (SG48-51) 1871 Collection balance of used Seated Britannia stamps wmk Small Star, rough-perf 14-16 on exhibit pages. Includes 1d (13 stamps with “1” - “4”, “6”, “8”, “10” and “11” bootheels) 4d (2), 6d (4 including “3” bootheel) and 1/ (8 with “1”, “10” and “11” bootheels). All nice strikes. F, F-VF. (Scott $306, SG £356) |
$ 160 |
187 |
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#33 (SG52) 1872 (1d) blue wmk Seated Britannia Small Star, clean-cut perf 14½-15½ horizontal pair. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $650, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
188 |
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#33 (SG52) 1872 (1d) blue Seated Britannia wmk Small Star, clean-cut perf 14½-15½. OG, HR. Nicely centered. F-VF. (Scott $325, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
189 |
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#33var (SG52var) 1872 (1d) blue Seated Britannia wmk Small Star, clean-cut perf 14½-15½, variety unwatermarked paper. Unlisted and possibly part of the 1872 invoice, according to Bayley. Fine. Nicely written up. PHOTO |
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190 |
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#34 (SG53) 1872 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Small Star. Very fresh. A few nibbled perfs at right but a very scarce stamp in mint condition. OG, HR. Fine. 2005 RPS certificate. (Scott $975, SG £950). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
191 |
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#35 (SG54) 1872 1/ black Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Small Star block of 4. OG, HR. One stamp with thinned corner. Fine. (Scott $720, SG £760). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
192 |
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#33-35 (SG52-54) 1872 Seated Britannia used collection clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Small Star with (1d) blue (7 with “5”, “7”, “10” and “11” bootheels), 6d orange-vermilion (3) and 1/ black (4 including “8” bootheel). Mostly nice strikes. F, F-VF. (Scott $352, SG £313) |
$ 130 |
193 |
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#36 (SG56) 1872 ½d green Seated Britannia wmk Small Star perf 11-13 x 14-16. Part OG. Fine. (Scott $375, SG £350). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
194 |
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#37 (SG57) 1872 4d dull vermilion Seated Britannia wmk Small Star perf 11-13 x 14-16. OG, HR. Thin. Fine. (Scott $900, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
195 |
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#36-37 (SG56-57) 1872 ½d and 4d Seated Britannia wmk Small Star perf 11-13 x 14-16 two used sets, one 4d with “5” bootheel. F-VF. (Scott $360, SG £330). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
196 |
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1874 1/ black Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ (SG61) on folded outer sheet to London cancelled BARBADOS 1 MY 29 74. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
197 |
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1873 3d Seated Britannia imperf plate proof block of 4 in black on ungummed, unwatermarked wove paper. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
198 |
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1873 3d Seated Britannia imperf plate proof block of 4 in black on ungummed, unwatermarked wove paper. The UR stamp with diagonal crease. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
199 |
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#38 (SG63) 1873 3d brown-purple Seated Britannia wmk Small Star. Unused (regummed). Fine. (Scott $375, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
200 |
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#38 (SG63) 1873 3d brown-purple Seated Britannia wmk Small Star, block of 4, used. Each stamp cancelled BARBADOS MR 29 75. A rare multiple. Fine. Ex T. Charlton Henry and Louis Boyd Dale. (Scott $560++, SG £440++). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 1,000 |
201 |
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#38 (SG63) 1873 3d brown-purple Seated Britannia wmk Small Star, used, group of 5 examples, each with a different cancel. Includes “3”, “5” and “6” bootheels plus single ring and double arc cds. A nice specialist lot. F, F-VF. (Scott $700, SG £550). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
202 |
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#39 (SG58) 1873 ½d green Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $400, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
203 |
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#40 (SG59) 1873 (4d) dull rose-red Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $1,250, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 700 |
204 |
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#40 (SG59) 1873 (4d) dull rose-red Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star, used and cancelled with sharp “5” bootheel. Fine+. (Scott $215, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
205 |
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#40 (SG59) 1873 (4d) dull rose-red Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star, used with partial cds. Four balanced margins. F-VF. (Scott $215, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
206 |
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1874 (4d) dull rose-red and 1d deep blue Seated Britannias (SG59, 66) on cover to NY cancelled BARBADOS 1 NO 10 74 and with NY Due 10 US Currency at UR. Rated red “4” and with “p Brazil Mail/via St. Thomas”. Brooklyn arrival of NOV 20 on reverse. The 1d with corner fault. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
207 |
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#41 (SG60) 1873 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $850, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
208 |
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#41a (SG60b) 1873 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star, UR corner margin block of 9, variety imperf. Unused. 1997 RPS certificate. (Scott $400+, SG £400+). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
209 |
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#41a (SG60b) 1873 6d orange-vermilion Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star, variety imperf (single) on thin, pelure paper, used. Four nice, even margins. VF BARBADOS 1 JA 30 75 cds. SG footnote indicates only 2 used singles recorded. VF. (Scott $1,750 as a pair, SG unpriced used). PHOTO |
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210 |
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#42 (SG61) 1873 1/ black Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star block of 4. OG. Fresh. Fine. (Scott $600, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
211 |
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#42 (SG61) 1873 1/ black Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star bottom margin strip of 4 with guidelines. OG or HR. Fine. Ex Wheeler. (Scott $600, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
212 |
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#42 (SG61) 1873 1/ black Seated Britannia clean-cut perf 14½-15½ wmk Large Star collection of 4 items with horizontal strip of 6, block of 4 and two singles, one with “10” bootheel. Fine. (Scott $210, SG £228). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
213 |
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#3//41a (SG4//60b) 1852-73 Seated Britannias interesting collection of 35 stamps with a range of cancellations and some flaws. Highlights include 1d deep blue imperf on blued paper (2, one with nice “10” obliterator and one with broken top frame, row 7 pos. 5); 1861 issues with (1d) blue rough perf 14-16 with nice “9” bootheel and Malburin flaw, a (1d) deep blue horizontal strip of 5 (scarce!) and a beautifully margined example with “5” bootheel; (4d) dull rose-red with “11” obliterator, (4d) dull brown-red with “6” bootheel and (4d) dull vermilion with “10” bootheel. Also includes 1872 4d compound perf, an attractive example, 1873 6d orange-vermilion (2 with “5” and “10” bootheels). An excellent lot for the specialist. (SG £1,400+) |
$ 600 |
214 |
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#15, vars, 18, 19a, 20c, 25, 39 (SG21, 21a, 22, 28, 30, 33, 44, 58) 1861//73 Little group of used stamps all neatly cancelled. Includes 1861-70 (½d) three shades, (4d) dull vermilion, 6d orange-red and orange, (1d) blue wmk Large Star rough perf 14-16 and ½d green clean cut perf 14½ - 15½. Also includes 1d Victory with variety watermark inverted. All F-VF. (SG £435) |
$ 225 |
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1873 LARGE SEATED BRITANNIA ISSUE |
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215 |
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1873 5/ black Seated Britannia top margin imperf plate proof block of 4 on ungummed, unwatermarked paper. Perfectly centered, fresh and VF. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
216 |
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1873 5/ deep rose imperf Seated Britannia horizontal plate proof pair on ungummed, unwatermarked paper. VF. PHOTO |
$ 750 |
217 |
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#43 (SG64s) 1873 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia handstamped Specimen. Usual centering for issue. Unused. Fine. (SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
218 |
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#43 (SG64) 1873 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia. Centered to left but better than the usual for this. OG, HR. F-VF. 1983 Brandon certificate. (Scott $1,200, SG £950). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
219 |
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#43 (SG64) 1873 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia. Centered to left but better than the usual for this. OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $1,200, SG £950). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
220 |
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#43 (SG64) 1873 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, used. Crisp single cds. A nearly perfectly centered example, almost unheard of for this issue. (Scott $375, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
221 |
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#43 (SG64) 1873 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, used with AU 10 1874 double arc. A beautifully centered stamp. VF for issue. (Scott $375, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
222 |
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#43 (SG64) 1873 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, used with AU 10 1874 double arc. A very well centered stamp. VF for issue. (Scott $375, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
223 |
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#43 (SG64) 1873 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, used with OC 29 1874 double arc. Nicely centered for issue. F-VF. (Scott $375, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
224 |
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#43 (SG64) 1873 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, used. F-VF. (Scott $375, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
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1874-80 SEATED BRITANNIA ISSUES |
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225 |
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1874 ½d Seated Britannia imperf plate proof block of 4 in black on ungummed, unwatermarked paper. A few toned spots on reverse and tiny pinhole. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
226 |
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1874 4d Seated Britannia die proof in black on thick card, 24 x 29mm. Unlisted by Bayley. Horizontal crease not easily visible on face. Rare. Ex Jaffe. PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 650 |
227 |
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1875 4d Seated Britannia imperf plate proof block of 4 in black on ungummed, unwatermarked paper. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
228 |
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1875 6d imperf color trial in deep reddish purple on ungummed paper wmk Small Star. Rare. One of just three examples recorded. Ex Crawford, Sir James Marshall. PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 750 |
229 |
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#44 (SG65) 1874-75 ½d deep green Seated Britannia perf 14 wmk Large Star block of 12 (4 x 3). Five stamps NH, others OG, HR. Some areas of slight toning and one stamp thinned. Fine. (Scott $510, SG £576). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
230 |
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#44-45 (SG65-66) 1874-74 ½d and 1d Seated Britannia perf 14 wmk Large Star. Attractive, well centered examples. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $152, SG £178) |
$ 100 |
231 |
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#45 (SG66) 1874-74 1d deep blue Seated Britannia perf 14 wmk Large Star block of 4. Part OG. Fine. (Scott $440, SG £520). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
232 |
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#45 (SG66) 1874-74 1d deep blue Seated Britannia perf 14 wmk Large Star horizontal strip of 3. OG, HR. One tiny toned spot. Fine+. (Scott $330, SG £390). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
233 |
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#44-45 (SG65-66) 1874 Collection of 18 items, the ½d deep green (7 stamps including TOO LATE cancel and a pale shade on very thin paper) and 1d (10 stamps with bootheels “5”, “7”, “8”, “10”, “11” plus a block of 4). A pretty lot. F, F-VF. (Scott $164, SG £140) |
$ 90 |
234 |
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#47 (SG68) 1875-80 4d deep red Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 12½. Part OG. F-VF. (Scott $315, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
235 |
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#47var (SG68w) 1875-80 4d deep red Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 12½, variety watermark inverted. OG. F-VF. (SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
236 |
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#47var (SG68x) 1875-80 4d deep red Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 12½, variety watermark reversed. OG, HR. Fine+. (SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
237 |
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1877 4d deep red and 6d chrome-yellow Seated Britannias (SG68, 79) on cover to NY cancelled open bootheel with BARBADOS A JU 10 77 cds alongside. Rated red “8”. NY JUN 24 Due 10 Cts at LL. St. Thomas transit of JU12. Very attractive and colorful franking. F-VF. Ex Urwick (1964), Benwell, Hackmey. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
238 |
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#48 (SG70) 1875-80 6d chrome-yellow Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 12½. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $1,000, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 375 |
239 |
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#48a (SG69) 1875-80 6d bright yellow (aniline) Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 12½. OG, HR. F-VF. 1977 BPA certificate. Ex Caspary (1957), Nathanson (1981). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
240 |
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#49 (SG71) 1875-80 1/ violet Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 12½. Unused. F-VF. 1990 BPA certificate. (Scott $575, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
241 |
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#49 (SG71) 1875-80 1/ violet (aniline) Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 12½. OG. Horizontal crease. Fine. (Scott $575, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
242 |
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#49 (SG71) 1875-80 1/ violet (aniline) Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 12½ horizontal strip of 4, used. An uncommon multiple. PHOTO |
$ 50 |
243 |
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1876 1/ violet Seated Britannia (SG71) on folded letter to London with open bootheel cancel and BARBADOS A AP 29 76 cds. Red London Paid 17 MY arrival on face. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
244 |
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1876 1/ violet Seated Britannia (SG71) on cover to England cancelled open bootheel and BARBADOS A JY 29 76 cds. On reverse, Cambridge arrival of AU 12 76. Some toning at edges of stamp and cover. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
245 |
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1876 1/ violet Seated Britannia (SG71) on folded letter to London cancelled BARBADOS 1 OC 29 76. A little tatty and portion of London arrival marking of 13 NO affected. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
246 |
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#46-49 (SG67-71) 1875-80 ½d - 1/ Collection of 24 Seated Britannias wmk Crown CC perf 12½ issues, used and mounted on exhibition pages with ½d (8 including “7”, “10”, “11” bootheels plus wmk varieties, 4d (4, two with wmk varieties, one with RPS cert.), 6d chrome-yellow (5 including one with “5” bootheel and 1/ violet (7, one with “6” bootheel and 5 with wmk varieties). Most F-VF. (Scott $585+, SG £560+) |
$ 200 |
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1872-80 SEATED BRITANNIAS WMK CROWN CC PERF 14 |
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247 |
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#50//56 (SG72sa-73sa, 75s-76s, 79s) 1875-80 ½d - 6d complete set of 5 Seated Britannias wmk Crown CC perf 14, each hs Specimen in black. Part OG or unused. Most F-VF. (SG £700). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
248 |
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#50-51, 56 (SG72s-73s, 81s) ½d - 1/ complete set of 3 Seated Britannias wmk Crown CC perf 14, each hs Specimen in red. F, F-VF. (SG £350). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
249 |
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#50, var (SG72, 72x) ½d bright green Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC, perf 14, two blocks of 4 (slightly different shades, one with wmk reversed) and a strip of 3, the left stamp, variety flaw in second “N” of “PENNY”. NH to HR. F-VF. (Scott $176, SG £187). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
250 |
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#50 (SG72) ½d bright green Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC, perf 14 cancellation collection of 12 items including “1”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “10” and “11” bootheels, a VF double arc, a full cds, etc. A nice lot for the cancel collector. Most F-VF |
$ 50 |
251 |
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#51 (SG73) 1875-80 1d dull blue Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 14 block of 4. Exceptional color and centering. OG, HR. VF. (Scott $340, SG £440). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
252 |
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1879 1d dull blue Seated Britannia on printed matter rate cover to Newfoundland cancelled open bootheel and with VF BARBADOS A MY 10 79 alongside. VF. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
253 |
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1880 ld dull blue Seated Britannia on prices current cover to Cape Breton Island cancelled open bootheel and BARBADOS A MR 25 80 cds. NY “T” in circle. Canadian due marking “10” overstruck by target obliterator and “3” alongside. Faint partial Arichat AP 2 double arc arrival on reverse. Very attractive. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
254 |
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#51a (SG73a) 1877 1d dull blue Seated Britannia diagonally bisected and tied on piece by open bootheel and partial (BARB)ADOS MR 21 77 cds. F-VF. (Scott on cover $1,350, SG on piece £300). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
255 |
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#51a (SG73a) 1877 1d dull blue Seated Britannia bisected diagonally and tied on small piece by “4” bootheel. Unusual. F-VF. (Scott on cover $1,350, SG on piece £300). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
256 |
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#51b (SG74) 1875-80 1d grey-blue Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC, perf 14 overprinted CANCELLED, Marcus Samuel type 6a (17.25 x 1.75mm). Scissor separated at left but with full perfs. Part OG. Fine. Ex Hurlock (1959), “Olive Blossom” (1981) and Latto (1997). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
257 |
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#51b (SG74) 1875-80 1d grey-blue Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC, perf 14 block of 4. Two stamps NH, 2 OG. Signed Bloch. F-VF. (Scott $340, SG £440). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
258 |
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#51b var (SG74a) 1875-80 1d grey-blue Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC, perf 14, variety watermark sideways. A scarce variety. A few nibbled perfs at right. Fine. (SG £850). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
259 |
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#51, 51b (SG73, 74) 1875-80 Seated Britannia cancellation collection on exhibit pages with 17 singles including bootheels from all parishes (“2” through “11”) strip of 3 with “3” bootheel, strip of 4 on piece with “7” bootheel and another strip of 4. An excellent collection. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
260 |
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#51b, 52 (SG74, 75) 1875-80 1d grey-blue Seated Britannia strip of 3 and 3d mauve-lilac pair and single all on piece tied by BARBADOS MY 11 79 cds. Attractive and scarce multiple. Ex Urwick (1964). Also two 3d mauve-lilac, each a slightly different shade. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
261 |
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#51b var, 53var (SG74x, 76x) 1875-80 1d grey-blue and 4d red Seated Britannias wmk Crown CC perf 14, each with variety watermark reversed. OG, HR. F-VF. (SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
262 |
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1876 1d grey-blue Seated Britannia on small cover cancelled BARBADOS A FE 25 76 addressed to St. Lucy and redirected to St. Peter. On face Barbados 10 (parish number for St. Peter) FE 28 76, on reverse Barbados 11 (St. Lucy) FE 26 and also FE 28. Straight line TOO-LATE. Interesting and uncommon use. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
263 |
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#52 (SG75) 1878 3d mauve-lilac Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC, perf 14 block of 4. OG or HR. Ex Caspary and Lilly (1968). F-VF. (Scott $600, SG £600). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 400 |
264 |
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#52 (SG75) 1878 3d mauve-lilac Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC, perf 14 block of 4. A paler shade than previous lot. OG. A beautiful block. F-VF+. (Scott $600, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
265 |
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#53 (SG76) 1878 4d red Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 14 block of 4. LH. A very scarce multiple. F-VF. Ex T. Charlton Henry (1961), Amundsen (1967) and Benwell (1985). (Scott $600+, SG £600+). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 500 |
266 |
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1878 1d grey-blue and 4d red Seated Britannias (SG74 and 76) on cover to Pennsylvania cancelled BARBADOS A NO 29 and open bootheel. Rated “4” in red and with NY Due 5 Cents opera glass. Notation at UL reads “Mount Pleasant 1878” (in St. Philip parish). Philadelphia arrival of DEC 16. Piece missing from top and backflap gone. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
267 |
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1882 4d red Seated Britannia (SG76) on cover to Massachusetts cancelled BARBADOS A AU 17 82 and open bootheel. NY Paid All AUG 30 transit. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
268 |
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#53a (SG77) 1875-80 4d carmine Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 14 block of 4. A marvelous multiple. LH or OG, HR. F-VF. Ex Burrus (1962). (Scott $900, SG £900). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 750 |
269 |
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#53a (SG77) 1875-80 4d carmine Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 14. OG, HR. (Scott $225, SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
270 |
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#53a var (SG78) 1875-80 4d crimson-lake Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 14. Unused (regummed). F-VF. (SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
271 |
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#53a var (SG78) 1875-80 4d crimson-lake Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 14, block of 6 (3 x 2), used. One short perf. A fine and rare multiple. Ex Hackmey (1986) and Bayley (1990). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
272 |
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#53, 53a, var (SG76, 77, 78) 1875-80 Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC perf 14 cancellation collection of the 4d denomination with 4d carmine (13 including “3” and “5” through “11” bootheels), 4d red (5 including “6” and “8”) and 4d crimson-lake (2). One 4d carmine on large piece dated Sep 26 1881 showing the 4d UPU rate and a 4d red strip of 3 on piece shows the 1/ pre-UPU rate. An excellent lot for the student. Most F-VF. (SG £117++) |
$ 160 |
273 |
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#55 (SG79) 1876 6d chrome-yellow Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC sideways, perf 14 block of 4. Fresh, brilliant color, centered and with good perfs. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $640, SG £600). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 450 |
274 |
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#55var (SG79w) 1876 6d chrome-yellow Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC sideways, perf 14 block of 4, variety watermark Crown to right of CC. LH or HR. Beautifully centered, fresh and XF. (SG £600). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 450 |
275 |
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#55, var (SG79, 79w) 1876 6d chrome-yellow Seated Britannia perf 14 wmk Crown CC two examples, one with wmk Crown to the left of CC, the other, variety Crown to the right of CC. OG, HR. The former toned. Fine. (SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
276 |
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1877 6d chrome-yellow Seated Britannia on cover to Demerara cancelled BARBADOS A JU 9 77. Georgetown arrival of JU 22 on reverse. The stamp with brilliant color and VF, the cover slightly tatty and with stain at right. Fine. Ex Davy and “Olive Blossom”. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
277 |
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#55a (SG80) 1875-80 6d yellow Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC sideways, perf 14. Very fresh. Large part OG. Fine+. (Scott $400, SG £350). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
278 |
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#55, 55a (SG79, 80) 1875-80 Cancellation collection of the 6d denomination on exhibition page with 6 chrome-yellow including “2”, “3”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “10” and “11” bootheels and the yellow with “4”, “7”, “10” and “11” bootheels. Also, a 6d yellow on pelure paper with blue BARBADOS JY 11 1878 double arc, etc. Most are exceptional strikes. An excellent specialist lot. F-VF |
$ 225 |
279 |
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#56 (SG81) 1878 1/ purple Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC sideways, perf 14 block of 6 (3 x 2). LH or HR. Scarce. F-VF. (Scott $1,050, SG £960). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 550 |
280 |
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#56var (SG81w) 1878 1/ purple Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC sideways, perf 14, variety Crown to the right of CC. Large part OG. A few short perfs at top. Fine. (SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
281 |
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1878 1/ purple Seated Britannia (SG81) on mourning cover to England cancelled BARBADOS A SP 10 78. Red London Paid of 25 SP on face. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
282 |
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#56b (SG83) 1879 1/ dull mauve Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC sideways, perf 14. OG. A spectacular example. VF. Signed Senf. (Scott $575, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
283 |
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#56b (SG83) 1879 1/ dull mauve Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC sideways, perf 14. OG. A few ink spots on reverse. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
284 |
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#56b (SG83) 1879 1/ dull mauve Seated Britannia wmk Crown CC sideways, perf 14 used block of 6 (3 x 2), used, cancelled open bootheels and BARBADOS AU 28 80 cds. A rare multiple. F-VF. Ex T. Charlton Henry (1961), Wheeler (1970) and Deakin (2010). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
285 |
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1880 ½d bright green, 1d dull blue and 1/ dull mauve Seated Britannias on cover to Germany cancelled BARBADOS A JU 28 and open bootheel. Red London transit beneath and AUSC. arrival on reverse. A most attractive tri-color franking. F-VF. Ex Urwick. PHOTO |
$ 950 |
286 |
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#56, 56a, 56b (SG81, 82, 83) 1877-79 Cancellation collection of 19 examples of the 1/ Seated Britannia on exhibit page with purple (9 including “3”, “10” and “11” bootheels), violet (7 with “3”, “4”, “5” and “10”) and dull mauve (“3” and “7”). Select strikes. F-VF |
$ 325 |
287 |
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#6//55a (SG10//80) 1855-76 Small varied mint Seated Britannia collection consisting of 27 items. Includes sample of Star watermarked paper with 4 stars, an imperf pair of the 1873 6d orange-vermilion, 1873 1/ black and 3d brown-purple, 1874 ½d and 1d wmk Large Star, three shades of the 1874 1d wmk Crown CC, two examples of the 1874 3d mauve-lilac and two of the 6d chrome-yellow. A few faulty or regummed n/c. An excellent, fresh lot. (SG over £3,850) |
$ 1,200 |
288 |
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#50//56 (SG72//81) 1875-80 ½d - 1/ Seated Britannia perf 14 collection of 16 used stamps plus one 1d block of 4 mounted on exhibit page nearly all showing various watermark varieties (sideways, inverted, reversed plus inverted and reversed). Three stamps with bootheels “3”, “7” and “11”. (SG £220+) |
$ 140 |
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THE 1878 ISSUE |
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289 |
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#57 (SG86) 1878 1d on half of 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, right half, large “1” with curved serif. The foot of the surcharge just cracking the paper during printing. Small ink spot on reverse. OG. Fine. 2004 RPS certificate. (Scott $7,500, SG £5,000). PHOTO FRONT COVER |
$ 2,250 |
290 |
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#57 (SG86) 1878 1d on half of 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, right half, large “1” with curved serif, used with “10” bootheel. Fine. 1959 RPS certificate. Ex Wheeler. (Scott $850, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
291 |
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#57 (SG86) 1878 1d on half of 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, right half, large “1” with curved serif, used with “5” bootheel. Fine. Ex Lyman reference collection. (Scott $850, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
292 |
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#57a (SG86b) 1878 1d on half of 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia unsevered pair. Nearly full BARBADOS MR 30 78 cds. A well centered and exceptionally lovely example with the right hand stamp with unlisted variety comma for stop. F-VF. 1973 BPA certificate. Ex Lickfold (1962), Olive Blossom (1981). (Scott $2,600, SG £2,500). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,800 |
293 |
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#57a (SG86b) 1878 1d on half of 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia unsevered pair, both halves with unlisted variety comma for stop, used. F-VF. 1951 BPA and 1993 Holcombe certificate noting the variety. Ex Hurlock (1958), Midas (1982). (Scott $2,600, SG £2,500). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,600 |
294 |
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#57f (SG86a) 1878 1d on left half of 5/ dull rose Seated Britannia, large “1” with curved serif, used, variety no stop after “D”. Fine. 1970 BPA certificate which does not mention the variety. (Scott $2,250, SG £2,000). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,200 |
295 |
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#59 (SG88) 1878 1d on right half of 5/ dull rose, small numeral “1” and smaller “D,” used. F-VF for issue. 1978 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,200 SG £950). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
296 |
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#59 (SG88) 1878 1d on left half of 5/ dull rose, small numeral “1” and smaller “D,” used. Fine+. 1928 BPA certificate. Ex Hurlock (1958). (Scott $1,200, SG £950). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
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MILITARY MAIL |
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297 |
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1862 Incoming mourning cover from London to the Commander of the 1st Bat. 21st Fusiliers bearing GB QV 2d (rounded corner) and 4d. Bs Charing Cross MAR 21 and with Barbados AP 20 1862 double arc on face. Attractive. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 275 |
298 |
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1880 1d grey-blue Seated Britannia on Soldier’s rate cover to England cancelled BARBADOS A JA 28 80 and open bootheel. Countersigned by the commanding officer. Chesterfield arrival of FE 12 on reverse. Opened roughly at top and fragile. Fine and scarce. PHOTO |
$ 850 |
299 |
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1885 GB QV 1d lilac on Sailors’s cover to England cancelled on arrival at Plymouth DE 26 86. From S. B. Steward HMS Calypso/Training Squadron Barbados with initials of the Commanding Officer at LL. Devonport arrival of DE 27 on reverse. Faulty at UL. Fine. Ex Urwick, Sheppard. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
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1881-94 QV POSTAL STATIONERY |
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300 |
PS/ COLL |
1881 Collection of 5 mint UPU cards on exhibit pages each franked with 1876 ½d bright green and/or 1d dull blue perf 14 adhesives. Each card shows a different stop variety after “Barbados” and “Barbade” and one with square brackets around “Barbade”. Also includes one card with 1d and ½d stamps hs Specimen. Absolutely pristine. VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
301 |
PS/ COLL |
1882-94 QV Collection of 6 postal stationery envelopes including 1d unused, large ½d surcharge in violet to St. James, another to England, large ½d with variety, doubly struck once in violet, once in black (1972 BPA certificate), small ½d in violet to Christ Church and small ½d in black to Bridgetown. An excellent lot. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
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1905-1910 ISSUES |
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302 |
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#90//101 (SG135-44) 1905-10 1f - 2/6 set of 7 values complete by SG plus shade of the 2½d. The 8d and 2/6 NH, rest LH. F-VF. (SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
303 |
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#90, 92-93, 99, 101 (SG135-37, 142, 144) 1905 ¼d, ½d, 1d, 8d, 2/6 Seal of the Colony wmk Multiple Crown CA blocks of 4, the 8d and 2/6 each a corner margin block, the latter with control number 1. LH. The three low values each with owner’s hs. F-VF. (Scott $720, SG £756). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
304 |
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1906 Nelson Monument 2d black and rose color trial wmk Crown CC, perf 14. Unused. Seldom offered. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
305 |
SP |
#102-108 (SG145s-151s) 1906 ¼d - 1/ Nelson Centenary complete set of 7 values overprinted Specimen. OG, HR. (SG £160). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
306 |
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#103var (SG146x) 1906 ½d black and pale green Nelson, variety watermark reversed. Natural gum crease. VLH. F-VF. (SG £190). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
307 |
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#102-8 ex 106, 145-48, 150-51) 1906 ½d - 1/ ex 2½d Nelson wmk Crown CC blocks of 4, the two high values each with corner margin. NH. F-VF. (Scott $352, SG £285). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
308 |
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#102-8, 110-12 (SG145-51, 158-62) 1906, 1907 ¼d - 1/ Nelson complete set of 7 values wmk Crown CC on thin paper, the set minus the 2d on thicker paper plus ½d - 2½d wmk Multiple Crown CA set complete plus a few extra values (n/c), all used. (SG £265+). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
309 |
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#103var, 104var (SG146x, 147x) 1906 ½d, 1d Nelson wmk Crown CC, each with variety watermark reversed, used. The 1d with VF St. Peter cds. F-VF. (SG £190). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
310 |
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#109, 110-12 (SG152, 158-62) 1906, 1907 1d Olive Blossom plus ½d - 2½d Nelson set wmk Multiple Crown CA all in blocks of 4. LH or OG. The Olive Blossom with slight toning. F-VF. (Scott $235, SG £220) |
$ 100 |
311 |
PPC |
1907 1d Olive Blossom on ppc of Tenerife cancelled 13 DE 07 G.P.O. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 50 |
312 |
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1905-7 Collection of 4 covers each franked with Nelson issue. Includes ½d on ppc to England, ½d on cover to Nova Scotia, a 1d to same addressee and ½d ps envelope uprated with 2d (tiny scrape) and 2½d to NJ. F, F-VF |
$ 70 |
313 |
SP |
#B1, B1b (SG153, 53a) 1907 1d on 2d slate-black and orange Kingston Relief semi-postal, 2 examples, one normal and one with variety inverted overprint, each with Specimen hs applied in Rhodesia. Large part OG or HR. Each stamp with 1975 BPA certificate. Unusual. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
314 |
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#B1d (SG153b) 1907 1d on 2d slate-black and orange Kingston Relief semi-postal, variety double surcharge. Partial offset on reverse. OG. 1973 RPS certificate. (Scott $925, SG £850). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
315 |
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#B1b, 1e (SG153a, 53c) 1907 1d on 2d slate-black and orange Kingston Relief semi-postal vertical pair, varieties surcharge inverted (top stamp) and surcharge double, both inverted (bottom stamp). Very scarce. Top stamp VLH, bottom stamp NH. Fine. 1962 RPS certificate. (Scott $927, SG £851). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
316 |
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#B1, 1c, 1h (SG153, 53d, 53ea) 1907 1d on 2d slate-black and orange Kingston Relief semi-postal vertical strip of 4, the middle two stamps, variety tête-bêche pair, the top stamp, inverted surcharge and no stop. The top stamp OG, HR, others NH. Very fresh. F-VF. (Scott $1,551, SG £1,544). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 950 |
317 |
COLL |
#B1, 1a, 1b, 1c (SG153, 53a, 53e, 53ea) 1907 1d on 2d slate-black and orange Kingston Relief semi-postal mostly mint collection of 19 items showing different states and shades of surcharge, a block of 12 with surcharge upright, upright surcharge with no stop (BPA certificate), block of 4 with inverted surcharge and no stop on one stamp, two used with inverted surcharge and no stop, etc. NH or LH. (SG £469) |
$ 225 |
318 |
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1907 1d on 2d slate-black and orange Kingston Relief semi-postals (2) on cover to Kingston one with no stop after 1d cancelled double ring G.P.O. 5 APR. Up Park Camp squared circle on reverse. Backflap opened roughly. VF. PHOTO |
$ 70 |
319 |
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1907 1d on 2d slate-black and orange Kingston Relief semi-postal strip of 3 all with surcharge inverted, one with no stop after 1d on long reg. cover to Br. Guiana cancelled RLO 8 JUN. Central file fold does not affect stamps or markings. Buxton 17 JUN arrival on reverse. F-VF |
$ 80 |
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1912 KING GEORGE V ISSUE |
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320 |
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1912 KGV Die proof of the King’s head for the 1912 Seal of the Colony portrait on glazed card dated 7 MAR 12 and endorsed BEFORE HARDENING. VF. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
321 |
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1912 KGV Master die proof for the 3d, 4d and 6d denominations on glazed card dated 17 MAY 12 and endorsed BEFORE HARDENING. VF. PHOTO |
$ 750 |
322 |
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1912 Die proof of the 2/ value tablet on glazed card dated 25 JUN 12. VF. PHOTO |
$ 180 |
323 |
SP |
#116-126 (SG170s-80s) 1912-16 KGV ¼d - 3/ complete set of 11 values overprinted Specimen. OG, the three high values NH. F-VF. (SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
324 |
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#116-126 (SG170-80) 1912-16 KGV ¼d - 3/ complete set of 11 values plus extra shade of the ¼d and 1d all in blocks of 4. OG or HR. Fresh and F-VF. (Scott $861, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
325 |
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#116-126 (SG170-80) 1912-16 KGV ¼d - 3/ complete set of 11 values plus extra ¼d value, each a top margin or corner margin single with control number. Most hinged in margin only. A strikingly attractive set! F-VF. (Scott $215++, SG £200++). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
326 |
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#116-126, 118a (SG170-80, 172a) 1912-16 KGV ¼d - 3/ complete set of 11 values plus shades of the ¼d (3) and 1d (2) and each of the three high values, a total of 19 stamps. OG or LH. (Scott $435, SG £380). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
327 |
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#116-126 (SG170-80) 1912-16 KGV ¼d - 3/ complete set of 11 values plus shades of the ½d (3) and 1d (2), used. F-VF. (Scott $282, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
328 |
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1913 KGV 1d red on cover to Montreal dated 29 DEC from the SS Cobequid with s/l FROM WRECK OF S. S. COBEQUID applied in Montreal. One stamp has floated off. Nicely written up. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
329 |
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#100, 121-22, 140 (SG169, 175-76, 201) Little group of 4 used blocks with 1910 1/ small Seal of the Colony wmk Multiple Crown CA, 1912 3d and 4d KGV each a corner margin control number block of 4 and a ¼d Victory block of 6. All F-VF. (Scott $229, SG £212) |
$ 120 |
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1916-18 LARGE SEAL OF THE COLONY ISSUE |
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330 |
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1922 ¼d deep blue-green Seal of the Colony imperf printer’s sample block of 4 on thick card each stamp overprinted Specimen, Marcus Samuel type DS1. VF. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
331 |
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1922 3/ yellow-brown and sepia Seal of the Colony imperf printer’s sample affixed to sunken card and overprinted Specimen, Samuel type DS1. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
332 |
SP |
#127//38 (SG181s-91s) 1916-19 ¼d - 3/ large Seal of the Colony set of 11 original values overprinted Specimen. OG or HR. F-VF. (SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
333 |
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#127//38 (SG181-91) 1916-19 ¼d - 3/ large Seal of the Colony set of 11 original values complete set plus a myriad of shades of all values except the 3/. Includes 2d grey-black and 3d deep purple on yellow, etc., a total of 45 stamps. The 3/ is an UR corner margin single and is NH. Most NH or LH. Fresh and F-VF. (SG £320). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
334 |
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#129var (SG183x) 1916-19 1d deep red large Seal of the Colony, variety watermark reversed. Light overall toning. NH. Tiny thin spot. Perfectly centered. Looks XF. (SG unpriced). PHOTO |
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335 |
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#127-29vars, 31var (SG181w, 81y, 82y, 83y, 85y) 1916-19 ¼d (2), ½d, 1d and 2½d all with wmk varieties, one ¼d inverted plus ¼d - 2½d each inverted and reversed. All NH. F, F-VF. (SG £197) |
$ 120 |
336 |
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#127//38 (SG181-91) 1916-19 ¼d - 3/ large Seal of the Colony set of 11 original values used. plus shades of the ¼d, ½d, 2d, 2½d, 3d (one the deep purple on thick paper) and 2/. A few with parish postmarks. F-VF. (SG £314). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
337 |
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#129 (SG183)1916-19 1d red large Seal of the Colony collection of 12 used stamps, 11 each with a different parish postmark. The Christ Church strike is partial, showing only “CH”, others are full or nearly full and mostly F-VF. (SG £80) |
$ 70 |
338 |
SP |
#134, 39 (SG199s-200s) 1918 4d and 3/ large Seal of the Colony new colors overprinted Specimen. OG, HR. Fine+. (SG £130). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
339 |
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#139a (SG200a) 1920 3/ green and bright violet large Seal of the Colony, the scarcer shade. VLH. Toning. 2000 RPS certificate. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
340 |
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#134, 39, 39a (SG199-200, 200a) 1918-20 4d and both printings of the 3/ value Seal of the Colony, used. The 4d and first 3/ with superb St. George cds, the 4d being 18 FEB 18, the first day of issue. F, F-VF. (Scott $542, SG £488). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
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1920-25 VICTORY AND SMALL SEAL OF THE COLONY ISSUES |
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341 |
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1920 Die proof of the central vignette in black on glazed paper with centered registration lines on each side. VF. Ex Olive Blossom. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
342 |
P |
1920 Die proof of the central vignette in sepia on unwatermarked paper with centered registration lines on each side. VF. Ex Olive Blossom. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
343 |
SP |
#140-151 (SG201s-12s) 1920 ¼d - 3/ Victory issue complete set of 12 values overprinted Specimen. LH or OG. (SG £275). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
344 |
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#140-151 (SG201-12) 1920-21 ¼d - 3/ Victory issue complete set of 12 values in margin blocks of 4, the ¼d - 6d being left margin blocks, many with plate numbers. The 1/ - 3/ are UR corner margin blocks. The 1d Multiple Crown Script CA wmk is represented by two left margin blocks showing plates 1 and 2, the latter with UL stamp variety lightning flaw. Two or three stamps hinged, rest all NH. Fresh and F-VF. (as hinged singles Scott $553, SG £588). PHOTO |
$ 375 |
345 |
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#140-151 (SG201-12) 1920-21 ¼d - 3/ Victory issue complete set of 12 values, the 3/ an UR corner margin example. NH. F-VF for issue. (Scott $138+, SG £130+). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
346 |
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#140-151 (SG201-12) 1920-21 ¼d - 3/ Victory issue complete set of 12 values used plus shades of the ¼d and 1d. F, F-VF. (Scott $237, SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
347 |
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#140, var, (SG201, 201c) 1920 ¼d black and bistre-brown Victory LL corner margin block of 4, the LL stamp, variety substituted crown in watermark. Scarce and undervalued. (SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
348 |
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#141var (SG202a) 1920 ½d black and bright yellow-green Victory, variety “C” of “CA” missing from watermark. NH. Scarce. Fine+. (SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
349 |
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#141var (SG202a) 1920 ½d black and bright yellow-green Victory block of 4, variety “C” of “CA” missing from watermark in UL margin. NH. VF for issue. (SG £428). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
350 |
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#141var (SG202b) 1920 ½d black and bright yellow-green Victory block of 4, variety “A” of “CA” missing from watermark. NH. F-VF. (SG £428). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
351 |
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#142var (SG203var) 1920 1d black and vermilion Victory with left margin and plate 1, variety “C” of “CA” missing from watermark. Unrecorded by SG. NH. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
352 |
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#140var-42var (SG201y, 202y, 203y) 1920 ¼d - 1d Victory three values each with variety watermark inverted and reversed. LH or HR. Fine. (SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
353 |
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#143, var (SG204, var) 1920 2d black and grey Victory block of 4, the LL stamp, variety damaged/ substituted “C” of “CA”. The variety and adjacent stamp NH, others OG, HR. F-VF. 2007 BPA certificate. (SG unlisted). PHOTO |
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354 |
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#144var (SG205y) 1920 2½d indigo and ultramarine Victory, variety watermark inverted and reversed, used. F-VF. (SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
355 |
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#140var, 142var, 145var, 147var (SG201x, 203w, 206w, 208w) 1920 ¼d, 1d, 3d and 6d Victory the first with watermark reversed, the others all with watermark inverted. XLH or LH. F-VF. (SG £208). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
356 |
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#148var (SG209a) 1920 1/ black and bright green Victory, variety missing “C” of “CA” in watermark. Large part OG. Fine+. (SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 800 |
357 |
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#148var (SG209x) 1920 1/ black and bright green Victory, variety watermark sideways reversed. LH. Fine+. (SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
358 |
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#148var (SG209y) 1920 1/ black and bright green Victory, variety watermark sideways inverted and reversed. OG. Fine+. (SG £190). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
359 |
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#149, var (SG210w) 1920 2/ black and brown Victory UR corner margin block of 4, variety Crown to left of CA. Stamps NH. F-VF. (SG £320). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
360 |
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#149var (SG210w) 1920 2/ black and brown Victory, variety Crown to left of CA, used. F-VF. (SG £130). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
361 |
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#149var (SG210y) 1920 2/ black and brown Victory, variety watermark sideways, inverted and reversed. LH. F-VF. (SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
362 |
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#150 (SG211) 1920 3/ black and dull orange Victory block of 4. Uncommon multiple. Top stamps LH, bottom NH. Fine+. (Scott $170, SG £192). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
363 |
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#150 (SG211x) 1920 3/ black and dull orange Victory, variety watermark sideways reversed. Unrecorded mint. NH. Crease and light overall toning. F-VF appearance. (SG £225 as used). PHOTO |
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364 |
SP |
#152-164 (SG213s-228s) 1921-24 ¼d - 3/ small Seal of the Colony complete set of 12 values overprinted Specimen. OG. (SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
365 |
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#152-164 (SG213-228) 1921-24 ¼d - 3/ small Seal of the Colony complete set of 12 values plus a few extra low value shades, all used. The 3/ is on large piece with registration label. F-VF. (Scott $298, SG £280). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
366 |
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#164var (SG215x) 1921-24 1/ black on emerald small Seal of the Colony wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety watermark reversed, used. VF. (SG £350). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
367 |
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#152var, 54var (SG217x, 220aw) 1921-24 ¼d and 1d blocks of 4, the former with variety watermark reversed, the latter with watermark inverted. One ¼d stamp with HR, others all NH. Fine. (SG £220). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
368 |
COLL |
#102//64 (SG145//228) 1906-24 Collection balance containing mint, used, Specimens and some revenues. Includes first Nelson issue on thick and thin paper, wmk varieties, retouched shoulder and sky varieties; 1909 Seal issue Specimen set (¼d unused), blocks; wmk varieties of the large Seal of the Colony issue; the scarce 1920 3/ green and bright violet (Fine, RPS cert.); multiples of the Victory ½d and 1d with plate numbers and small Seal of the Colony Multiple Crown CA blocks of 4 plus set, numerous shades and 1/ Script CA block of 4. F-VF throughout. An interesting lot. (SG £2,300+) |
$ 900 |
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1925-35 SEAL OF THE COLONY AND SILVER JUBILEE ISSUES |
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369 |
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1925 3d Imperf trial color plate proof block of 8 in deep blue on ungummed, unwatermarked paper. Plate positions 23-26, 33-36 lightly indicated in pencil on reverse. VF. PHOTO |
$ 600 |
370 |
SP |
#165-79 (SG229s-39s) 1925 ¼d - 3/ Seal of the Colony Postage & Revenue issue overprinted or perf Specimen. OG or HR. Fresh and F-VF. (SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
371 |
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#165-79++ (SG229-39++) 1925 ¼d - 3/ Seal of the Colony Postage & Revenue issue complete set of 13 values in blocks of 4 perf 14. Also includes blocks of 4 of the ½d, 1d, 2½d and 1/ perf 13½ x 12½. Some are corner margin blocks including the 2/6 which also has a plate number. Many NH, rest OG or HR. F-VF. (Scott $716, SG £646). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
372 |
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#165-79 (SG229-39) 1925 ¼d - 3/ Seal of the Colony Postage & Revenue issue complete set of 13 values plus all SG listed shades and perfs. NH or OG. F-VF. (Scott $192+, SG £170+). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
373 |
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#165-79 (SG229-39) 1925 ¼d - 3/ Seal of the Colony Postage & Revenue issue complete set of 13 values plus all SG listed shades and perfs. NH or OG. F-VF. (Scott $151, SG £140+). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
374 |
COLL |
#180 (SG240, 40s) 1927 Collection of the 1d carmine Tercentenary issue with a Specimen, a mint block of 4 (NH), 2 used singles and two single franking covers to the US, one an illustrated cover to Washington, DC, the other to Rhode Island. A nice lot |
$ 80 |
375 |
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#186, var, 87 (SG241, 41j, 42) 1935 KGV 1d and 1½d Silver Jubilee blocks of 4 on registered cover to Scotland, the 1d LR stamp, variety damaged turret. Very scarce variety, unpriced used by SG and unquestionably rare on cover. Blue crayon reg. marking affects 5 stamps including the variety. Reg. label and Kilmacolm arrival on reverse. (SG as mint £475). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
376 |
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#188var (SG243m) 1935 KGV 2½d brown and deep blue Silver Jubilee, variety bird by turret. OG. F-VF. (SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
377 |
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#189var (SG244l) 1935 KGV 1/ slate and purple Silver Jubilee, variety kite and horizontal log. This variety just listed by SG in the 2012 edition. NH. F-VF. (SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
378 |
COLL |
1935 Interesting collection of the Silver Jubilee issue. Includes a NH set perf Specimen, 3 mint sets, a used set on piece, examples with sheet numbers (one with sheet number double) plus 15 minor varieties all identified, such as missing battlement line in tower, cracked flagstaff and line across turret. Also includes the set on registered cover. A nice group for the Silver Jubilee specialist |
$ 300 |
379 |
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1905-36 Collection of 9 covers, 4 registered (including 4d large Seal of the Colony with red wax seal, OHMS to Kimberly, So. Africa, 1936 stampless OHMS to London); two ppcs, one forwarded by Dacosta & Co with XF oval marking, 1905 to Taunton with “T” in heart (ex Bourne), an illustrated cover from the Marine Hotel to NY and two War Tax covers properly franked with 1d large Seal of the Colony plus a 1d War Tax stamp. Nice little lot. F-VF |
$ 150 |
380 |
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1924-36 Collection of 4 Maritime covers with 1924 to Croydon with Gravesend Ship Letter, a 1925 Paquebot Posted At Sea with contents from R.M.S.P Chaudiere, 1928 local with VF Posted on the High Seas/S. S. Vandyck and an XF 1936 United Fruit Co. on ½d Antigua stamp. F-VF |
$ 80 |
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