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| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2361 |
 |
S.G. #61b |
S.G. #61b, 1914 3/- on 3M Violet black, no stop after "I", exceedingly well centered, rich color, o.g., a few tiny thin specks, otherwise very fine; an enormously
rare error of which only a handful are known; signed Richter, Kohler, and accompanied by a clear 1999 Brandon certificate (Scott #41b; $6,750.00). (Image) |
£6,000
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2362 |
 |
S.G. #64 |
S.G. #64, 1915 "1" surcharge and "G.R.I./2d." surcharge on 20pf Ultramarine, outstanding centering, strong color, large part o.g., very fine; a rare stamp, with only 50 printed (Scott #45; $3,500.00). (Image) |
£3,250
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2363 |
 |
S.G. #2/63 |
S.G. #2/63, Mint balance of 35 different stamps, with Setting I to the 40pf, Setting II to 50pf, Marshall Islands overprints to the 80pf value, most impressive are the eight different registration label stamps, which are quite elusive and
undervalued, also the two official stamps, most are o.g., fine-very fine; a useful collection with several scarce stamps; three certificates accompany. |
Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
NEW REPUBLIC
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2364 |
O |
S.G. #1 |
S.G. #1, 1p Black on yellow, 9 JAN 86, a highly collectable example of this rarity, which is only known used, straight-edge at left, a few small faults but actually
in better quality than most, as every example we are aware of has faults to some degree, light violet oval cancel, fine appearance (Scott #1A; $3,500.00). (Image) |
£3,000
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2365 |
 |
S.G. #2/95 |
S.G. #2/95, Impressive mint collection of 66 different stamps, which is nearly a complete run of all Scott numbers (missing just two), unchecked for better dates, quite fresh throughout, a few minor flaws here and there, but the vast majority
are o.g. and fine-very fine; a rare opportunity to obtain a significant collection of this elusive colony; the Scott catalog value approaches $6,000.00. |
Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
NIGER COAST PROTECTORATE
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2366 |
 |
S.G. #9 |
S.G. #9, 1893 ½p on 2p Green and carmine, Ty. 3 surcharge in violet, exceptionally attractive mint single, well centered, stamp has strong rich colors and a well
struck example of this surcharge, o.g., l.h., accompanying certificate mentions crease at top which is nothing more than a tiny faint corner crease, so insignificant as to be hardly worth mentioning, otherwise choice very fine and very scarce; it is
estimated that only 60 examples of this stamp were originally printed; 1984 BPA certificate; ex-Allen (Scott #20 var.; this type not specifically listed by Scott). (Image) |
£500
SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2367 |
 |
S.G. #11 |
S.G. #11, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue, Ty. 4 surcharge in green, deep colors and an especially strong overprint surcharge, o.g., tiny h.r., fine (Scott #25; $250.00).
(Image) |
£300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2368 |
 |
S.G. #12 |
S.G. #12, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue, Ty. 4 surcharge in vermilion, strong color, full o.g., lightly hinged, fine; it is believed only 60 were printed; signed H.
Bloch and accompanied by a 2003 Sismondo certificate (Scott #21 var.). (Image) |
£1,000
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2369 |
 |
S.G. #13 |
S.G. #13, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue, Ty. 4 surcharge in carmine, bright mint single with very distinctive dark carmine surcharge, o.g., very fine; it is believed that
less than 180 stamps were surcharged; 1992 BPA certificate; ex-Allen (Scott #22 var). (Image) |
£425
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2370 |
 |
S.G. #14 |
S.G. #14, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue,
Ty. 4 surcharge in blue, attractive colors, o.g., h.r., fine (Scott #24; $325.00). (Image) |
£400
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2371 |
 |
S.G. #15 |
S.G. #15, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue, Ty. 4 surcharge in black, fresh mint example with the very rare intense black surcharge, deep colors, o.g., lightly hinged, nearly
very fine; an immense rarity of the "Half/Penny" surcharges with only 19 stamps believed to have been printed and even less known; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 2001 BPA certificate (Scott #26; $3,500.00). (Image) |
£4,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2372 |
 |
S.G. #17 |
S.G. #17, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue, Ty. 5 surcharge in vermilion, scarce mint single, attractive colors, o.g., mild h.r., light vertical crease, very fine appearance; 1993 APS certificate (Scott
#22 var.). (Image) |
£1,200
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2373 |
 |
S.G. #18 |
S.G. #18, 1893 ½p on 2p Green and carmine, Ty. 6 surcharge in violet, fresh mint single, well centered with all perfs. clear of the frames, nice color and
well struck surcharge, o.g., choice very fine; estimates vary on the number surcharged but no more than 120 were printed and some believe that only half that many were actually printed; 1989 BPA certificate; ex-Allen (Scott #20; $400.00). (Image) |
£850
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2374 |
 |
S.G. #19 |
S.G. #19, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue, Ty. 6 surcharge in vermilion, wonderfully fresh mint single with clear bright colors, well centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine;
1991 BPA certificate; ex-Allen (Scott #21; $350.00). (Image) |
£425
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2375 |
 |
S.G. #21 |
S.G. #21, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue, Ty. 7 surcharge in vermilion, beautifully centered, attractive pastel color on bright blue paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely
fine and choice; 1990 BPA certificate; ex-Allen (Scott #10; $325.00). (Image) |
£350
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2376 |
 |
S.G. #21d |
S.G. #21d, 1893 "Half/Penny" Ty. 7 surcharge in vermilion, diagonal surcharge, attractive fresh colors, o.g., lightly hinged, light gum bend, fine; an incredibly rare
stamp of which only a tiny number exist; clear 2002 Brandon certificate (Scott #10 var.). (Image) |
£5,500
SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2377 |
 |
S.G. #25, 32 |
S.G. #25, 32, 1893 "Half-Penny" Ty. 8 surcharge in vermilion, Ty. 9 surcharge in blue, horizontal se-tenant pair, quite fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine for
this; an exceedingly scarce and desirable se-tenant pair; 1926 RPS certificate; ex-Crocker, Preston and Dale-Lichtenstein (Scott #10, 18; $725.00+). (Image) |
£925+
SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2378 |
 |
S.G. #27 |
S.G. #27, 1893 ½p on 2½p Purple on blue, Ty. 8 surcharge in green, pretty mint single, deep colors and well struck surcharge, o.g., small toned spot on reverse only,
otherwise very fine; scarce with only 60 stamps believed to have been printed; 1993 BPA certificate; ex-Allen (Scott #13; $475.00). (Image) |
£425
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2379 |
 |
S.G. #29 |
S.G. #29, 1893 ½p on 2p Green and carmine, Ty. 9 surcharge in violet, well centered, colors are strong and fresh for this difficult green stamp, plus a particularly
well struck example of this surcharge, o.g., light h.r., very fine and choice; another undercataloged value of which it is believed that only 60 stamps were printed; ex-Allen 1993 BPA certificate (Scott # 14; $375.00). (Image) |
£425
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 2380 |
 |
S.G. #30 |
S.G. #30, 1893 ½p on 2p Green and carmine, Ty. 9 surcharge in blue, nicely centered, strong colors, part o.g. with a trifle heavier red offset than normal, very fine;
only 60 reportedly printed and far fewer exist today (Scott #15; $1,700.00). (Image) |
£1,900
SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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