Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

The BESANÇON Collection – Britisch Afrika
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  • Losnr. : 4401 Seychellen

    Postal Stationery 1894: De La Rue Die Proof for the 8 c. postal stationery envelope (H&G B1), the completed Die printed in black on white card (54 x 60 mm.) dated "15 NOV. 94" at top in black. Superb and of great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection H.V. Farmer, Robson Lowe, London, 11 May 1977, lot 161; Collection Jeffrey Weiss, Harmers, London, 15 Dec 2004, lot 407.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4402 Seychellen

    Postal Stationery 1894: De La Rue Die Proof for the 15 c. postal stationery envelope (H&G B2), the nearly completed Die printed in black engraved on thin white wove paper (50 x 64 mm.) with guide lines on all four sides, the shading in the clouds yet to be completed. A rare and spectacular Proof.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jeffrey Weiss, Harmers, London, 15 Dec 2004, lot 416.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4403 Seychellen

    Postal Stationery 1895: 15 c. blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B2), a used example mailed to Kingston on Thames, tied by Rural Post "Seychelles" code I datestamps (17 July 1895) in black, with arrival cds (Aug 1) on reverse.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jeffrey Weiss, Harmers, London, 15 Dec 2004, lot 419.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 140 CHF

    Losnr. : 4404 Seychellen

    Postal Stationery 1894: De La Rue Essay for the 30 c. postal stationery envelope (H&G B3), hand-painted in close to issued colour of dark brown and picked out in Chinese white, on surface glazed thick white card, dated in manuscript "Oct 8th 94" in ink at top right. Trivial spotting at base, a magnificent example of the artist's handiwork, superb and unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lt. Col. J.R. Danson, Robson Lowe, London, 9 Nov 1976, lot 406; Collection Jeffrey Weiss, Harmers, London, 15 Dec 2004, lot 428.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4405 Seychellen

    Postal Stationery 1894: De La Rue Die Proof for the 30 c. postal stationery envelope (H&G B3), printed in deep brown on thick buff paper (54 x 53 mm.), completed design, initialled and dated "23.11.94" in red ink at right. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5633. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lt. Col. J.R. Danson, Robson Lowe, London, 9 Nov 1976, lot 409; Collection Jeffrey Weiss, Harmers, London, 15 Dec 2004, lot 431.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4406 Seychellen

    Postal Stationery 1894: De La Rue File Proof for the 30 c. postal stationery envelope (H&G B3), printed in deep brown as issued, initialled and dated "20.11.94" in red ink at lower right. Some adhesions on reverse, scarce and very fine appearance.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lt. Col. J.R. Danson, Robson Lowe, London, 9 Nov 1976, ex lot 410; Collection Jeffrey Weiss, Harmers, London, 15 Dec 2004, lot 432.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 4407 Seychellen

    Postal Stationery 1895: SIX CENTS on 15 c. blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B6) with original value blacked out in manuscript, a used example to Curepipe, Mauritius with additional 1903/06 6 c.carmine cancelled by "Seychelles" code A datestamps (11 Jan 1909) in black. Reverse with "Curepipe Road / Mauritius" codes B and C datestamps of receipt (Jan 20). Some peripheral aging but a very scarce commercial usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jeffrey Weiss, Harmers, London, 15 Dec 2004, lot 448.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 4408 Seychellen

    Postal Stationery 1923: 20 c. deep blue registered postal stationery envelope (H&G C3a), a used example to Canada, up-rated with 1921/32 2 c. chestnut & green and 20 c. deep blue tied by "Victoria / Seychelles" code B datestamps (7 April 1933) in black. Framed registration cachet eblow and Hamilton and Grimsby cds's (May 22) of arrival. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jeffrey Weiss, Harmers, London, 15 Dec 2004, lot 455.rn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4409 Seychellen

    Revenue 1892: De La Rue Appendix sheet dated "Aug 8th 1892" at top in manuscript, bearing nine Imperforate Essays of the "Revenue / Revenue" Keyplate (the design was eventually used in Seychelles in 1915, Barefoot records just a 4 c. value), with four values in dull purple and five in dull green, with countrey legend "SEYCHELLES" hand-painted on each and Duty Plates also hand-painted on all values. Initialled and dated as accepted at base "8.8.92" in red ink. Not illustrated in the "De La Rue Collection". Magnificent and beautiful Essays - this describer has handled a great many Appendix sheets during the last few years and I consider this example as one of the very finest productions from the artists employed at De La Rue.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lt. Col. J.R. Danson, Robson Lowe, London, 9 Nov 1976, lot 419; Collection Peter Morgan, Grosvenor, London, 25 May 2004, lot 399.
    Ausruf : 1.750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.750 CHF

    Losnr. : 4410 Seychellen

    Revenue 1901: De La Rue Essay, hand-painted in bright red and Chinese white for the embossed Duty Die cancel (dated for Christmas Day: 25-12-01), applied over Imperforate 50 c. Revenue Colour Trial in greyish-green and Duty Plate handpainted in rose-red and Chinese white (design as utilised in 1915) affixed to small piece. Exceptional and most attractive, illustrated in "Seychelles" by Hopson & McCloy on colour plate 1. Unique.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4411 Seychellen

    1915: Revenue 4 c. deep purple & pale green, an unused example, as per the 1906 design, adhered to small piece, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (Samuel type D9a), with manuscript in red above "Keyplate 60 set / March 1915". Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5646. A bit tired but very rare, probably unique.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4412 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, an unused example of fine colour, perfect centering, unmounted og. Rare thus with just 1'440 stamps issued Gi = £ 300.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 4413 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, an unused horizontal pair, showing variety "Broken first "A" in AFRICA", the variety occurs on just one stamp per sheet - giving a total number of just 6 possible examples with this variety. The sheet position is unknown. Fresh and very fine, large part og. A rarity Gi = £ 600+.rn 
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4414 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used example cancelled by bold strike of "B" in bars obliterator of Bombay. Superb and very rare example, the sole example recorded Gi = £ 250+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Stuart Rossiter, Sotheby's, London, 3 June 1983, lot 41.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4415 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used example, showing variety "Broken first "A" in AFRICA", cancelled by "July 23 1890" datestamp in black leaving the variety clear. The variety occurs on just one stamp per sheet - giving a total number of just 6 possible examples with this variety. The sheet position is unknown. Rare.rnrnrn 
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 4416 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used example, cancelled by LAMU cds in black (Dec 29, 1890). A fine in-period usage, and the latest recorded date of use of the first issue in Lamu Gi = £ 250.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4417 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used horizontal pair, neatly cancelled by MOMBASA code C circular datestamps (July 22, 1890) in black. A scarce in-period usage Gi = £ 500.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 4418 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used block of four of deep colour, cancelled by MOMBASA code C circular datestamps (July 22, 1890) in black. An exceptionally rare stamp in a used block of four: John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 5 records just this one block. Believed unique, a great rarity Gi = £ 1'000+.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 8.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4419 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used example, cancelled by LAMU cds in black (Dec 29, 1890). A fine in-period usage, and the latest recorded date of use of the first issue in Lamu Gi = £ 250.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 4420 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac in a horizontal pair, used with 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine on small piece, tied by MOMBASA code C circular datestamps (Aug 19, 1890) in black. One or two blunted perfs. but a scarce in-period usage Gi = £ 800.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4421 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 1 a. on 2 d. green & carmine, an unused block of four of vibrant fresh colour, sheet marginal at top, superb large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. An exceptionally rare stamp in a multiple: John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 5 records just four blocks of four of this stamp: "the finest of these is a marginal block, exceptionally well centred and superb in every way"; one of which is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. Magnificent Gi = £ 2'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, lot 1008.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 8.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4422 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, an unused example, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A very scarce stamp, just 780 issued Gi = £ 600.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4423 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d, dull purple & blue, an unused example of fresh colour, variety: "Confetti Flaw" on the Harp in Shield, superb, large part og. A dramatic variety on a very rare stamp and almost certainly unique. Cert. BPA (1988) Gi = £ 600++.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4424 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, a used example from the second vertical row, showing "B" over "S" in EAST variety, colour slightly suffused, lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce, just 130 stamps can exist thus. Rare Gi = £ 350.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 4425 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, a used horizontal pair, fresh and very fine, neatly cancelled by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (May 9, 1895) in black. A choice pair, just 3¼ sheets (780 stamps) were issued Gi = £ 700+.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 280 CHF

    Losnr. : 4426 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, a used block of four of good colour, cancelled by MOMBASA code C circular datestamps (July 1, 1890) in black. An exceptionally rare stamp in a used block of four: John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 5 records just this one block. Believed unique, a great rarity. Cert. RPSL (1963) Gi = £ 1'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, lot 1013.rnrnrn 
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 8.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4427 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): 4 a. on 5 d. dull purple & blue, a used example on 1890 cover to Whitfield King in Ipswich tied by MOMBASA code C circular datestamp (Oct 30) with information strike at left. Underpaid by ½ anna but unusually mailed via Zanzibar with cds on reverse (Oct 31) with Ipswich arrival cds (Nov 21) alongside rather than the usual northbound route via Aden. Four pinholes in the envelope at left but a very scarce and early Whitfield King cover.rnrnNote: Whitfield King purchased the Post Office residue of the first issue stock in Autumn 1890, probably towards the end of August. Most Whitfield King covers are generally found mailed during in 1895.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 4428 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Losnr. : 4429 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: Bradbury Wilkinson Salesman's Sample stamps, Imperforate examples perforated "SPECIMEN" (Samuel type B1) with ½ a. printed in dark green, 2 a. in deep brown, 2 a. in orange and 4 a. in carmine (unissued colours although the 2 a. is close to the issued colour), unused without gum. These Proofs were adhered into Salesman's sample books as demonstrations of Bradbury Wilkinson's technique and expertise. Scarce and most attractive.rnNote: Just five ½ a. Sample Proofs have been recorded, eight 2 a. in various colours are known and the 4 a. here is previously unrecorded.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4430 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. deep brown, an unused horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", fresh and fine appearance, large part og. Scarce, just two sheets (120 stamps) issued thus. Scarce Gi = £ 1'500.rnrnProvenance: Sotheby's, London, 20 July 1995, lot 49.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4431 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. deep brown, a used horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", marginal from left of sheet, neatly cancelled by MOMBASA code A circular datestamp (Feb 12, 1894) in black. Choice and fine, a scarce pair Gi = £ 375.
    Ausruf : 175 CHF
    Zuschlag : 220 CHF

    Losnr. : 4432 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. deep brown, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", of fresh colour and perfect centering, large part og. Just eight pairs are recorded in "British East Africa" by John Minns, This pair illustrated on Colour Plate 2. Rare Gi = £ 2'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, London, 23 Sept 1971, lot 2047; Collection John MINNS, Sotheby's, London, 25-26 April 2001, lot 40.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4433 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. deep brown, a used horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps, code A, (Dec 20, 1893). Fine and scarce Gi = £ 650.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4434 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. deep brown, a used horizontal pair on small piece, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", fresh and fine appearance, cancelled by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (March 14, 1894) in black. Scarce and fine Gi = £ 650.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4435 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. deep brown, a used vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps, code A, (Jan 16, 1894). Fine and scarce Gi = £ 500.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 4436 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. dull brown, imperf. at base, used on ½ a. brown postal stationery card (H&G 1) addressed to Mrs. Mackenzie in Bracknell with short message in Arabic on reverse, tied by MOMBASA squared circle datestamp (Nov 25, 1893). Reverse with Bracknell arrival cds (Dec 16). The card is written by Mr. Victor H. Mackenzie, the Mombasa Bank Manager who was a 'signatory' on the 1891 provisional issue. Rare.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4437 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94:  ½ a. dull brown, 1 a. blue-green (corner marginal) and 4½ a. dull violet all used on 2½ a. yellow-green postal stationery envelope (H&G B2) to Bagamoyo Post & Telegraph Office tied by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (May 14, 1895) in black. Reverse with Zanzibar cds and Bagamoyo arrival cds (May 18). Top flap missing and some toning.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 4438 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 1 a. blue-green, an unused example from lower right corner of the sheet with two sides imperforate, variety "Pre-Printing Diagonal Paper Fold", fine unused without gum. Most unusual on this issue.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 4439 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 1 a. blue-green, an unused example, position 55 on the sheet of 60 subjects, showing "ANL" variety with "D" of AND broken, fresh and very fine, part og. An attractive example of a rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4440 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 1 a. deep blue-green, an unused example, variety "Imperforate", fresh and fine, large part og. Just three sheets (180 stamps) issued thus. Scarce.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4441 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 1 a. blue-green, a used horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 20, 1893) in black. Fresh and fine, just two sheets were issued imperforate (120 stamps). Rare Gi = £ 1'300.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4442 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2 a. vermilion, an unused horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine, large part og. Just two sheets (120 stamps) printed, most of which were used. Elusive and extremely rare. Cert. RPSL (1972) Gi = £ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ettore Pedrazzo, Adriano Landini, Milano, 14 Feb 1992, lot 2007.
    Ausruf : 1.750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 8.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4443 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2 a. vermilion, a used horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 20, 1893). Fresh and fine, just two sheets (120 stamps) printed. Rare Gi = £ 1'400.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 4444 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: Imperforate Proof for the 2½ a. black on deep yellow, thick unwatermarked paper, wide margins at sides without gum and slight aging on reverse. With opinion from John Minns who possessed a similar example (a pair was in the Dunstan and Pennycuick collections), all of the known examples show a small violet "*" on reverse. It is presumed these rare Proofs were for presentation or display purposes. Extremely rare.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4445 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2½ a. black on yellow, single example applied to piece on receipt from UPU by the Bechuanaland Post Office, tied by handstruck "CANCELLED" in black with green tick at right. Rare: for a similar item applied on Great Britain adhesives see "UPU Specimen Stamps" by James Bendon page 194.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dunstan.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 4446 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2½ a. black on bright yellow, a used horizontal pair, marginal from top of the sheet, variety "Imperforate", lightly tied to small piece by MOMBASA circular datestamps (July 9, 1895) in black. Fresh and fine, just three sheets (180 stamps) printed. Scarce Gi = £ 500.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4447 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2½ a. black on bright yellow, a used horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 20, 1893) in black. One toned perf. at right but just three sheets (180 stamps) printed. Scarce Gi = £ 500.rn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4448 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2½ a. deep brown, an unused vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", fine appearance, minor wrinkle, unused without gum. A scarce pair Gi = £ 1'400.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ettore Pedrazzo, Adriano Landini, Milano, 14 Feb 1992, lot 2010.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 4449 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2½ a. black on bright yellow, a used vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 19, 1893) in black. Fresh and fine, minor wrinkle mentiond for accuracy, just three sheets (180 stamps) printed. Scarce Gi = £ 600.rn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4450 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2½ a. black on bright yellow, a used vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", tied to piece by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 19, 1893) in black. Fresh and fine, just three sheets (180 stamps) printed. Scarce Gi = £ 600.rn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 4451 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 3 a. black on bright red, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", fresh and fine, large part slightly browned og. Just three sheets (180 stamps) printed, most being used on Hayman covers. Scarce Gi = £ 900.rnrnProvenance: Bridger & Kay, London, 23 May 1978, lot 553.rn 
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 480 CHF

    Losnr. : 4452 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 3 a. black on bright red, a used vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", fresh and fine, cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 19, 1893), just three sheets (180 stamps) printed. Scarce Gi = £ 400.
    Ausruf : 175 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 4453 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4 a. yellow-brown, an unused horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", of fine fresh colour, unused without gum. A superb pair, John Minns in "British East Africa" records just four pairs with this variety, (this pair illustrated on Colour Plate 2) one of which is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. Rare Gi = £ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Stuart Rossiter; Collection John Minns, Sotheby's, London, 25-26 April 2001, lot 31.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4454 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4 a. yellow-brown, a used horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", fresh and fine, cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 20, 1893), left hand stamp with blue crayon mark from registration. Just two sheets (120 stamps) printed. Scarce Gi = £ 1'700.
    Ausruf : 450 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4455 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4 a. yellow-brown, a used horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", fresh appearance, tied to piece by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Nov 23, 1893) in black. Trace of thin to piece that may or may not, impinge onto the stamps. Just two sheets (120 stamps) printed. Scarce Gi = £ 1'700.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4456 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4 a. grey, Imperforate on watermarked paper, an unused example with large even margins all round, slightest of scuffs at lower right corner mentioned for accuracy, slightly browned large part og. Rare with just two sheets (120 stamps) issued Gi = £ 1'300.rnrnProvenance: Collection J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, lot 1034.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4457 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4 a. grey, Imperforate on watermarked paper, an unused example with clear margins on two sides and large at top and at right, unused without gum. Rare with just two sheets (120 stamps) issued. Signed Köhler Gi = £ 1'300.rn 
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 320 CHF

    Losnr. : 4458 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4 a. grey, a used horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine, unused without gum. Just two sheets (120 stamps) printed. Rare and most attractive Gi = £ 2'600.rnrnProvenance: Sotheby's, London, 13 Feb 1992, lot 24.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4459 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4 a. grey, Imperforate on watermarked paper, a used horizontal pair, just cancelled by small part of squared circle datestamp at top in black. Large even margins all round, rare and fine with just two sheets (120 stamps) printed Gi = £ 2'800.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4460 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4½ a. brown-purple, an unused example, variety "Imperforate", fresh and fine, large part og. Just three sheets (180 stamps) issued thus. Scarce.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4461 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4½ a. brown-purple, an unused horizontal pair corner marginal from lower left of sheet, variety "Imperforate", fine appearance but small thin in central margin and internal crease, large part og. Just three sheets (180 stamps) printed, most of which were used. Elusive and rare. Cert. RPSL (1972) Gi = £ 2'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ettore Pedrazzo, Adriano Landini, Milano, 14 Feb 1992, lot 2014.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 800 CHF

    Losnr. : 4462 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4½ a. brown-purple, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", fresh and fine appearance, some natural paper flaws, slight wrinkle on part og. Just one sheet (60 stamps) printed. Very rare Gi = £ 1'500.rnrnProvenance: Adriano Landini, Milano, 14 Feb 1992, lot 2015.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4463 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4½ a. brown-purple, a used horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", fresh and very fine, cancelled by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (Feb 12, 1894) in black. Just three sheets (180 stamps) printed. Scarce Gi = £ 1'000.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 4464 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4½ a. brown-purple, an unused vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", fresh and fine appearance but upper stamp with diagonal bend, large part og. Just three sheets (180) stamps issued, most being used. Scarce Gi = £ 1'100.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4465 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4½ a. brown-purple, a used vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", fresh and fine appearance, slight wrinkle, cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 20, 1893). Just three sheets (180) stamps issued. Scarce Gi = £ 500.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4466 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 4½ a. dull violet, a single example used with ½ a. dull brown horizontal pair and 2 a. vermilion each with variety "Imperforate", on 1893 registered 2½ a. yellow-green postal stationery envelope to Hayman in London all tied by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Oct 21) in black. Hooded "Registered / London" datestamp in red at base (Nov 17, 1893). Just two sheets (120 stamps) of each imperforate (½ a. and 2 a.) value printed. File fold away from the adheisves. A rare cover Gi = £ 750++ off cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, lot 1062.rn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 700 CHF

    Losnr. : 4467 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 8 a. blue, a used horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine, cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamp (Oct 21, 1893) in black. Just two sheets printed (120 stamps). Rare Gi = £ 1'500.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 4468 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 8 a. blue, a used example, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine, lightly tied to small piece by MOMBASA circular datestamp (1896) in black. Just two sheets printed (120 stamps). Rare.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4469 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 8 a. grey, on watermarked paper, an unused block of thirty subjects, imperforate on three sides showing part PURE LINEN WOVE BANK and W. S. Collins Monogram watermark (positions 31-40 / 41-50 / 51-60 on the sheet), fresh and fine, without gum. Just 1'500 stamps printed. Ex the Bradbury Wilkinson archives. An extraordinary and rare block Gi = £ 8'250+.
    Ausruf : 1.750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4470 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 8 a. grey, a single example used with ½ a. dull brown and 1 a. blue-green in a horizontal pair, each with variety "Imperforate", on 1892 registered 2 a. postal stationery envelope to London all tied by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 27) in black. Oval "Registered / London" datestamp in red at base (Jan 17, 1893). Just two sheets (120 stamps) of each imperforate (½ a. and 1 a.) value printed. Slight age spot away from adhesives and address removed and replaced by Dominic Brosnan handstamp in blue but a rare cover Gi = £ 1'500+ off cover.rn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4471 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 8 a. grey, a single example used with 1 a. blue-green and 1 r. carmine each in a horizontal pair, each with variety "Imperforate", on 1893 registered 2 a. postal stationery envelope to London all tied by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Oct 21) in black. Hooded "Registered / London" datestamp in red at base (Nov 17, 1893). Just two sheets (120 stamps) of each imperforate (1 a. and 1 r.) value printed. Addressee's address partly removed but a rare cover Gi = £ 3'250+ off cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, lot 1061.rn 
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4472 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 1 r. carmine, an unused horizontal pair with part 'LINEN' watermark, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine with large part og. A famous pair - just four pairs of this variety are recorded unused (see John Minns "British East Africa", page 27) with one pair housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. This pair is finer than that illustrated in Minns (colour plate II). A great rarity Gi = £ 15'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection I.R. Moore; Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24 Nov 2005, lot 99.rn              
    Ausruf : 7.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 16.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4473 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 1 r. carmine, a used horizontal pair, watermarked, variety "Imperforate", fresh and fine, cancelled by MOMBASA squared circle datestamp (Dec 27, 1892) in black with trace of blue crayon line in margin at left and small part London registered datestamp in red. Just two sheets printed (120 stamps). Rare Gi = £ 1'700.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4474 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 1 r. grey, on watermarked paper, an unused block of nine subjects, imperforate at top showing part PURE LINEN WOVE BANK and W. S. Collins Monogram watermark (positions 5-7 / 15-17 / 25-27 on the sheet), fresh and fine, without gum. Just 2'100 stamps printed. Ex the Bradbury Wilkinson archives. A scarce block Gi = £ 2'000+.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 4475 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 1 r. grey, on watermarked paper, an unused block of thirty subjects, imperforate on three sides showing part PURE LINEN WOVE BANK and W. S. Collins Monogram watermark (positions 31-40 / 41-50 / 51-60 on the sheet), fresh and fine, without gum. Just 2'100 stamps printed. Ex the Bradbury Wilkinson archives. An extraordinary and rare block Gi = £ 6'750+.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4476 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 2 r. brick-red, 3 r. slate-purple, 4 r. ultramarine and 5 r. grey-green, unused examples with three values showing two sides imperforate, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in violet (Samuel type BEA 1) fine, small part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 8 July 2003, lot 263.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4477 Brit. Ostafrika

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 5r. grey-green, an unused block of thirty (5 x 6), on thin paper, imperforate on three sides from the left half of the sheet of 60 subjects, of fine fersh colour, showing substantial portion of the watermark "PURE LINEN WOVE BANK", large part, mostly unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 1'050+.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 420 CHF

    Losnr. : 4478 Brit. Ostafrika

    Mombasa Provisionals 1891 (Jan): Provisional "½ Anna" handstamped in dull violet on watermarked 2 a. vermilion, a used example countersigned "AD" (Andrew Dick, chief accountant of the Imperial British East Africa Co.) in black ink, well centred and very fine, lightly cancelled at lower right in black. An exceptional example of a rare stamp Gi = £ 1'100.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4479 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Mombasa Provisionals 1891 (Jan): Provisional "½ Anna" in manuscript on 2 a. vermilion, watermarked, a used example, corner marginal from top right of sheet, variety "Original Face Value Not Obliterated", countersigned "AD" (Andrew Dick, chief accountant of the Imperial British East Africa Co.) in black ink at Mombasa, of fine colour and appearance, corner bend in margin only and of no significance, lightly cancelled by MOMBASA code A circular datestamp (May 27, 1891) in black - with only two examples recorded by John Minns in "British East Africa" on this date. Illustrated in Minns on Colour Plate 1. No unused examples are recorded; superb, without doubt the finest known and extremely rare. Cert. BPA (1998) Gi = £ 4'750.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Minns, Sotheby's, London, 25-25 April 2001, lot 63.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4480 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Mombasa Provisionals 1891 (Feb): Provisional "½ Annas" (error for "Anna") in manuscript on watermarked 2 a. vermilion, a used example countersigned "AB" (Archibald Brown, chief cashier of the Imperial British East Africa Co.) in black ink at Mombasa, of fine colour and very fine, tied to part piece by MOMBASA circular datestamp (Feb 30, 1891 (sic)) in black. A very fine example of a very scarce and elusive stamp. Cert. BPA (1974) Gi = £ 1'400.rnrnProvenance: Cavendish, Derby, 11-12 March 1994, lot 29.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4481 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Mombasa Provisionals 1891 (May): Provisional "½ Anna" in manuscript on 3 a. black on dull red, a used example, countersigned "AB" (Archibald Brown, chief cashier of the Imperial British East Africa Co.) in black ink at Mombasa, of fine colour and very fine appearance, cancelled by MOMBASA circular datestamp (June 24, 1891) in black. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1965) Gi = £ 2'250.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4482 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Mombasa Provisionals 1891 (Feb): Provisional "1 Anna" in manuscript on 3 a. black on dull red, a hoirzontal pair, countersigned "VHM" (Victor H. Mackenzie, IBEA Co. Bank Manager) in black ink, used on 1893 registered Macallister cover to London with single 2½ a. black on yellow-buff all tied by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (Dec 13) in black with oval "R" at left, paying the corrrect single registered rate. London registration datestamp in red and "Registered / Woolwich" arrival (Jan 15, 1894) and reverse with "Zanzibar" and "Aden" (Dec 25) transits in black. Just eight covers are recorded bearing this Provisional, one of which is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. A magnificent and beautiful cover. Cert. RPSL (1959).rnrnProvenance: Collection A.J.P. Baumann, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1977, lot 38.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4483 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Mombasa Provisionals 1891 (March): Provisional "1 Anna" in manuscript on 4 a. yellow-brown, watermarked, a used example, countersigned "AB" (Archibald Brown, chief cashier of the Imperial British East Africa Co.) in black ink at Lamu, of good colour and superb appearance, lightly cancelled by LAMU circular datestamp (June 2, 1891) in black. A very rare stamp. Signed Thier, Champion. Cert. BPA (1986) Gi = £ 2'250. rnrnProvenance: Collection "Shivani", Spink, London, 8 May 1997, lot 104.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4484 Brit. Ostafrika

    Mombasa Provisonals 1891 (March): Provisional "1 Anna" in manuscript on 4 a. yellow-brown, watermarked, a used horizontal pair, corner marginal from top right of sheet, countersigned "AB" (Archibald Brown, chief cashier of the Imperial British East Africa Co.) in black ink with 1890 ½ a. dull brown, 4 a. yellow-brown and 1 r. carmine all on 1891 cover front to Glasgow tied by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (July 2) in black. The sole recorded multiple of this stamp on cover, the only other multiple being on piece (see Miins page 45). Creased but not affecting the Provisional pair and of great rarity Gi = £ 4'500 off cover. rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, lot 1090; Collection Dunstan; Collection "Shivani, Spink, London, 8 May 1997, lot 108.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 16.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4485 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by Bradbury Wilkinson 1894 (Nov 1): 5 a. in black on 8 a. blue, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, of fine colour, lower pair with mild horizontal crease, part og. A scarce stamp in a multiple, just 1'800 sets were printed of which 730 were sent to the UPU Gi = £ 320+.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 4486 Brit. Ostafrika

    Surcharged by Bradbury Wilkinson 1894 (Nov 1): 5 a. in black on 8 a. blue and 7½ a. on 1 r. carmine, the set of two values used on overpaid 1895 cover to London tied by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (Jan 10) in black with oval "Registered / London" arrival (Feb 10) on obverse in red.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4487 Brit. Ostafrika

    Redrawn Designs with "Ld." 1895 (Jan 16): Bradbury Wilkinson 5 a. black on grey-blue and 7½ a. black, each in matching horizontal strips of five, handstamped "SPECIMEN" in violet (Samuel type BEA 1), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Scarce multiples, just 730 sets were overprinted thus Gi = £ 375+.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4488 Brit. Ostafrika

    Redrawn Designs with "Ld." 1895 (Jan 16): Bradbury Wilkinson 5 a. black on grey-blue used with 1895 8 a. mauve and 1896 7½ a. mauve used on 1896 registered cover to Birmingham tied by MOMBASA squared cicle datestamps and by oval "Registered / London" transit (Nov 27). Slightly soiled but an unusual cover.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 240 CHF

    Losnr. : 4489 Brit. Ostafrika

    Redrawn Designs with "Ld." 1895 (Jan 16): Bradbury Wilkinson Imperforate Plate Proof for 7½ a. value, a horizontal pair in bright ultramarine on unwatermarked medium wove surfaced paper from the one sheet of 60 subjects printed. Fresh and very fine.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4490 Brit. Ostafrika

    Remington Postmaster Provisionals 1895 (Feb 19): Manuscript "½ anna" on 3 a. black on dull red, countersigned "T.E.C.R." (Remington), an unused horizontal pair, fresh and very fine, large part og. Very rare in a multiple: a strip of three being the largest known Gi = £ 1'200+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Shivani", Spink, London, 8 May 1997, lot 125.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4491 Brit. Ostafrika

    Remington Postmaster Provisionals 1895 (Feb 19): Manuscript "½ anna" on 3 a. black on dull red, countersigned "T.E.C.R." (Remington), a used horizontal strip of five, tied to registered piece by MOMBASA circular datestamps (May 9, 1895) in black. An exceptional and rare multiple, believed to be the third largest after an irregular block of eight (also in the "Besançon" collection) and a block of six. Rare Gi = £ 325+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Shivani", Spink, London, 8 May 1997, lot 125.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 4492 Brit. Ostafrika

    Remington Postmaster Provisionals 1895 (Feb 19): Manuscript "½ anna" on 3 a. black on dull red, countersigned "T.E.C.R." (Remington), a used horizontal pair with 1890/94 ½ a. dull brown and 6 a. black on dull red, on 1895 registered cover (embossed IBEA Co. on reverse) to London tied by MOMBASA circular datestamps (May 9) in black. Oval "Registered / London" arrival (June 2) in red below. Correctly rated at 4½ annas (2½ a. + 2 a. registration), commercial covers bearing this issue are uncommon, John Minns noted just two (page 46). A rare and most appealing cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Stuart Rossiter, Sotheby's, London; Collection "Shivani", Spink, London, 8 May 1997, lot 132.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 4493 Brit. Ostafrika

    Imperial Administration handstamped British East Africa 1895 (July 9): ½ a. deep brown, no wmk., handstamped in black, an unused example showing variety "Overprint Double", heavy impressions, without gum. Scarce Gi = £ 475.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4494 Brit. Ostafrika

    Imperial Administration handstamped British East Africa 1895 (July 9): 2½ a. black on bright yellow, no wmk., handstamped in black, an unused example showing variety "Overprint Double", heavy impressions, one blunted perf. at base, large part og.  Scarce Gi = £ 850.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24 Nov 2005, lot 106.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 800 CHF

    Losnr. : 4495 Brit. Ostafrika

    Imperial Administration handstamped British East Africa 1895 (July 9): 4 a. yellow-brown, thin paper, handstamped in black, an unused example showing variety "Overprint Double", fine colour, slight wrinkle on part og.  Scarce Gi = £ 600.rn 
    Ausruf : 220 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 4496 Brit. Ostafrika

    Imperial Administration handstamped British East Africa 1895 (July 9): 4 a. yellow-brown, a used example, marginal from top of sheet with ½ deep brown on 1895 cover sent registered to Sheen Nurseries, London, tied by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (April 27) with oval "R" at left. Hooded "Registered / London" in red and "Richmond" arrival cds (Sept 23) also on obverse. Minor edge wear at top of envelope of great significance, a fine and very scarce correctly rated (Postage 2½ a. + 2 a. registration) cover. Signed A. DienarnrnProvenance: Collection Stuart Rossiter, Sotheby's, London, 3 June 1983, lot 102; Collection "Shivani", Spink, London, 8 May 1997, lot 162.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4497 Brit. Ostafrika

    Imperial Administration handstamped British East Africa 1895 (July 9): 4 a. yellow brown, handstamped in black, a used block of eight (6 x 2) and 1 r. carmine in two horizontal strips of four, one marginal from base of sheet, used on large piece of 1896 registered cover to England, all tied by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Feb 25) in black. The 4 a. block close to left hand edge but all perfs. fine - this being the second largest multiple recorded ("British East Africa" by John Minns, page 52). Attractive and scarce. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 950+.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 4498 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Imperial Administration handstamped British East Africa 1895 (July 9): 4½ a. brown-purple, handstamped in black, no wmk, 1893 printing, an unused example, fresh colour and very fine, large part og. A very rare stamp, superb. Cert. BPA (1979) Gi = £ 1'200.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4499 Brit. Ostafrika

    Imperial Administration handstamped British East Africa 1895 (July 9): 4½ a. brown-purple, handstamped in black, no wmk, 1893 printing, a used example, cancelled by part MOMBASA circular datestamp (Oct 24, 1896) with day before month in black, fresh colour and very fine. A most elusive stamp, superb Gi = £ 1'000.rn 
    Ausruf : 375 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 4500 Brit. Ostafrika

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    Imperial Administration handstamped British East Africa 1895 (July 9): 5 a. black on blue-green surfaced paper, handstamped in black, an unused example showing variety "Overprint Double", well centred and of fine fresh colour, large part og. Signed Bernichon. Cert. BPA (1978) Gi = £ 1'100.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 900 CHF
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