Filat AG
Filat AG
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Filat AG
Lot 5321 (D)
SG
D1-D7
POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½d - 1/- (SG D1-D7). Full Set F/M large part
OG ...mehr POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½d - 1/- (SG D1-D7). Full Set F/M large part OG
each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian
Post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to
their distribution from the UPU). 3 with perf defects at upper left
where removed from ledger sheet. Rare, a unique set from the
Tunisian UPU specimen collection. Photo-cert: BPA. See certificate
below.
Automatically generated translation:
POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½ d - 1 / - (SG D1-D7). Abundance Set F / M large part without gum each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution from the Universal Postal Union). 3 with perf defects at upper left where removed from ledger sheet. Rare, an unique set from the Tunisian Universal Postal Union specimen collection. Photograph cert: BPA. Lake certificate below.
OG ...mehr POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½d - 1/- (SG D1-D7). Full Set F/M large part OG
each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian
Post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to
their distribution from the UPU). 3 with perf defects at upper left
where removed from ledger sheet. Rare, a unique set from the
Tunisian UPU specimen collection. Photo-cert: BPA. See certificate
below.
Automatically generated translation:
POSTAGE DUES: 1907 ½ d - 1 / - (SG D1-D7). Abundance Set F / M large part without gum each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution from the Universal Postal Union). 3 with perf defects at upper left where removed from ledger sheet. Rare, an unique set from the Tunisian Universal Postal Union specimen collection. Photograph cert: BPA. Lake certificate below.
Filat AG
Lot 5061 (D)
SG
1
1888-93 ½d vermilion (SG 1). F/M part OG example HANDSTAMPED ...mehr
1888-93 ½d vermilion (SG 1). F/M part OG example HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d vermilion (SG 1). F / M part without gum example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d vermilion (SG 1). F / M part without gum example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Filat AG
Lot 5064 (D)
SG
1-10
1888-93 ½d - 1/- (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1/- generally
F-VF/M ...mehr 1888-93 ½d - 1/- (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1/- generally F-VF/M
each HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily
applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue
reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9
handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements. Scarce group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d - 1 / - (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1 / - generally F-VF / M each HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Scarce group.
F-VF/M ...mehr 1888-93 ½d - 1/- (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1/- generally F-VF/M
each HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily
applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue
reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9
handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements. Scarce group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d - 1 / - (SG 1-10). Short Set to the 1 / - generally F-VF / M each HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Scarce group.
Filat AG
Lot 5060 (D)
SG
4
1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F-VF/UM pair HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN ...mehr 1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F-VF/UM pair HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN
TYPE GB9. Light colour rub on left stamp. The GB9 handstamp was
primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland
Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the
GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 2 ½ d purple / blue (SG 4). F-VF / about pair HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. Diet color rub on left stamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
SPECIMEN ...mehr 1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F-VF/UM pair HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN
TYPE GB9. Light colour rub on left stamp. The GB9 handstamp was
primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland
Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the
GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 2 ½ d purple / blue (SG 4). F-VF / about pair HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. Diet color rub on left stamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Filat AG
Lot 3467 (D)
SG
4
1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F to VF/M vertical strip of
five ...mehr 1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F to VF/M vertical strip of five
HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9 (tiny thin between top pair). The GB9
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. Exceptionally rare as a multiple thus,
the strip of five format strongly indicating UPU distribution.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 2 ½ d purple / blue (SG 4). F to VF / M vertical strip of five HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9 (tiny thin between top pair). The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Exceptionally rare as a multiple thus, the strip of five size strongly indicating Universal Postal Union distribution.
five ...mehr 1888-93 2½d purple/blue (SG 4). F to VF/M vertical strip of five
HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9 (tiny thin between top pair). The GB9
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. Exceptionally rare as a multiple thus,
the strip of five format strongly indicating UPU distribution.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 2 ½ d purple / blue (SG 4). F to VF / M vertical strip of five HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9 (tiny thin between top pair). The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Exceptionally rare as a multiple thus, the strip of five size strongly indicating Universal Postal Union distribution.
Filat AG
Lot 7922 (D)
SG
5
1892 QV 5d dull purple & blue (SG 5).
F-VF/M large part OG example ...mehr
1892 QV 5d dull purple & blue (SG 5).
F-VF/M large part OG example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN TYPE GB9.
The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently - as in this instance - the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution.
This practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
See additional image below
Filat AG
Lot 5062 (D)
SG
9
1888-93 9d dull purple & blue (SG 9). VF/M example HANDSTAMPED ...mehr
1888-93 9d dull purple & blue (SG 9). VF/M example HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 9 d dull purple & blue (SG 9). VF / M example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 9 d dull purple & blue (SG 9). VF / M example HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Filat AG
Lot 8313 (D)
SG
1-11
1888-93 QV ½d - 5/- (SG 1-11). Full Set to the 5/-, full or ...mehr
1888-93 QV ½d - 5/- (SG 1-11). Full Set to the 5/-, full or large
part OG, couple minor imperfections, generally F/M for these. Great
appearance with the 5/- perfectly centered. Each HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. A
rare & attractive group, particularly as full set thus. Photo-cert
for 5/-: BPA. See additional image and of certificate
Filat AG
Lot 7927 (D)
SG
3a
1923 KGV 2d dull purple OVERPRINT INVERTED (SG 3a). VF/M ...mehr
1923 KGV 2d dull purple OVERPRINT INVERTED (SG 3a). VF/M vertical
pair, light trace of hinge. A distinctive dull tending-lilac shade.
Scarce stamp. Photo-Cert: RPS. ex White Lady collection. (cv£700).
See additional image & of certificate below
Filat AG
Lot 7242 (D)
SG
28var
1925 Airmails 6d with variety COMPLETE OFFSET (SG 28var). VF/M. ...mehr
1925 Airmails 6d with variety COMPLETE OFFSET (SG 28var). VF/M.
Unusual, quite spectacular, rare. Ex Meintjies collection.
Automatically generated translation:
1925 Airmails 6 d with variety COMPLETE offset (SG 28 var). VF / M. Unusual, quite spectacular, rare. Ex Meintjies collection.
Unusual, quite spectacular, rare. Ex Meintjies collection.
Automatically generated translation:
1925 Airmails 6 d with variety COMPLETE offset (SG 28 var). VF / M. Unusual, quite spectacular, rare. Ex Meintjies collection.
Filat AG
Lot 5200 (D)
SG
133-135
1900-02 Cape Overprinted: ½d green, 1d carmine & 2½d
ultramarine ...mehr 1900-02 Cape Overprinted: ½d green, 1d carmine & 2½d ultramarine
(SG 133-135), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by
the Tunisian Post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the
handstamp to their distribution from the UPU). VF/M, rare, a unique
trio from the Tunisian UPU specimen collection.
Automatically generated translation:
1900-02 Cape Overprinted: ½ d green, 1 d carmine & 2 ½ d ultramarines (SG 133-135), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution from the Universal Postal Union). VF / M, rare, an unique trio from the Tunisian Universal Postal Union specimen collection.
ultramarine ...mehr 1900-02 Cape Overprinted: ½d green, 1d carmine & 2½d ultramarine
(SG 133-135), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by
the Tunisian Post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the
handstamp to their distribution from the UPU). VF/M, rare, a unique
trio from the Tunisian UPU specimen collection.
Automatically generated translation:
1900-02 Cape Overprinted: ½ d green, 1 d carmine & 2 ½ d ultramarines (SG 133-135), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" type TUN1 in violet (by the Tunisian post Office as the Receiving Authority applying the handstamp to their distribution from the Universal Postal Union). VF / M, rare, an unique trio from the Tunisian Universal Postal Union specimen collection.
Filat AG
Lot 8554 (D)
SG
20var
1895-96 QV 3r brown & green THIN TOP TO Z & "DAUN'S CAPITAL Z" ...mehr
1895-96 QV 3r brown & green THIN TOP TO Z & "DAUN'S CAPITAL Z" (SG
20var). Superb M/UM block of four, all stamps with normal second
"Z". Top left stamp distinctive "Thin top stroke to capital Z". The
Daun's Z variety on the bottom right stamp. Suggested plating from
Settings 2 & 3 positions r2-3/2-3 by reference to 3r's in
Griffith-Jones collection. Fresh & attractive block. A very rare
multiple thus. See additional image
Filat AG
Lot 5058 (D)
1888 2½d & 1/- with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp.The GB9 handstamp
was ...mehr 1888 2½d & 1/- with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp.The GB9 handstamp was
primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland
Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the
GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements. VF/M, scarce archival specimen items, the
1/- particularly elusive thus.
Automatically generated translation:
1888 2 ½ d & 1 / - with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. VF / M, scarce archival specimen items, the 1 / - particularly elusive thus.
was ...mehr 1888 2½d & 1/- with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp.The GB9 handstamp was
primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the Inland
Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the
GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB
postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was
discontinued after a short period of time in favour of more
permanent defacements. VF/M, scarce archival specimen items, the
1/- particularly elusive thus.
Automatically generated translation:
1888 2 ½ d & 1 / - with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. VF / M, scarce archival specimen items, the 1 / - particularly elusive thus.
Filat AG
Lot 5059 (D)
1888 3d (2), 5d & 6d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 ...mehr
1888 3d (2), 5d & 6d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES
as follows: the 3d's on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5d
with malformed "M" and the 6d with a double "kiss print" of the
handstamp. VF/M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888 3 d (2), 5 d & 6 d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES as follows: the 3 ds on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5 d with malformed "M" and the 6 d with a rolled gold "kiss print" of the handstamp. VF / M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES
as follows: the 3d's on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5d
with malformed "M" and the 6d with a double "kiss print" of the
handstamp. VF/M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888 3 d (2), 5 d & 6 d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES as follows: the 3 ds on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5 d with malformed "M" and the 6 d with a rolled gold "kiss print" of the handstamp. VF / M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.
Filat AG
Lot 5063 (D)
1888-93 ½d - 9d. Group of eight values comprising ½d, 1d, 2d,
2½d, ...mehr 1888-93 ½d - 9d. Group of eight values comprising ½d, 1d, 2d, 2½d,
4d, 5d, 6d & 9d generally F-VF/M (blemishes to 1d) HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Scarce group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d - 9 d. Group of eight values comprising ½ d, 1 d, 2 d, 2 ½ d, 4 d, 5 d, 6 d & 9 d generally F-VF / M (blemishes to 1 d) HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Scarce group.
2½d, ...mehr 1888-93 ½d - 9d. Group of eight values comprising ½d, 1d, 2d, 2½d,
4d, 5d, 6d & 9d generally F-VF/M (blemishes to 1d) HANDSTAMPED
SPECIMEN TYPE GB9. The GB9 handstamp was primarily applied to
stamps retained as specimens in the Inland Revenue reference
collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was
also used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues
supplied for UPU distribution. This practise was discontinued after
a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements.
Scarce group.
Automatically generated translation:
1888-93 ½ d - 9 d. Group of eight values comprising ½ d, 1 d, 2 d, 2 ½ d, 4 d, 5 d, 6 d & 9 d generally F-VF / M (blemishes to 1 d) HANDSTAMPED SPECIMEN type GB9. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. Scarce group.
Filat AG
Lot 5369 (D)
CAPE: 1901 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria. Envelope franked 1d Hope ...mehr
CAPE: 1901 Port Elizabeth to Pretoria. Envelope franked 1d Hope
Standing cds NO 21 with alongside the Pretoria double triangle
censor mark. Shows also the dated overlap portion of Censor Seal
type 7D and in violet the initialled double triangle Port Elizabeth
censor cachet. Backstamped 25 Nov on arrival. Lovely markings. VF.
With the volume of mail emanating from Port Elizabeth, the censors
were very busy and used mainly in violet the shallow double
triangle (53x22mm) with or without manuscript initials.
Roussouw/Pirie (1954/5) list only two marks for PE whereas Prime
(2012) records four. Additionally we record in black a double
triangle with large initials T.M. in centre, this on a cover dated
28 JU 01 from PE to Cape Town, the cover in the Dillaway
collection. Prime lists this same censor mark (type MDR 1) for
Modder River?.
Automatically generated translation:
CAPE: 1901 port Elisabeth to Pretoria. Envelope franked 1 d Hope Standing Cds NO 21 with alongside the Pretoria rolled gold triangle censor mark. Shows well, the dated overlap dose of Censor Seal type 7 D and in violet the initialled rolled gold triangle port Elisabeth censor cachet. Backstamped 25 Nov on arrival. Lovely markings. VF. With the volume of mail emanating from port Elisabeth, the censors were very busy and used basically in violet the shallow rolled gold triangle (53 x22 mm) with upper margin without manuscript initials. Roussouw / Pirie (1954 / 5) Cunning only two marks for PE whereas tone (2012) records four. Additionally we record in black a rolled gold triangle with large initials T. M. In centre, this on a cover dated 28 JU 01 from PE to Cape Town, the cover in the Dillaway collection. Tone lists this same censor mark (type MDR 1) for mud River.?
Standing cds NO 21 with alongside the Pretoria double triangle
censor mark. Shows also the dated overlap portion of Censor Seal
type 7D and in violet the initialled double triangle Port Elizabeth
censor cachet. Backstamped 25 Nov on arrival. Lovely markings. VF.
With the volume of mail emanating from Port Elizabeth, the censors
were very busy and used mainly in violet the shallow double
triangle (53x22mm) with or without manuscript initials.
Roussouw/Pirie (1954/5) list only two marks for PE whereas Prime
(2012) records four. Additionally we record in black a double
triangle with large initials T.M. in centre, this on a cover dated
28 JU 01 from PE to Cape Town, the cover in the Dillaway
collection. Prime lists this same censor mark (type MDR 1) for
Modder River?.
Automatically generated translation:
CAPE: 1901 port Elisabeth to Pretoria. Envelope franked 1 d Hope Standing Cds NO 21 with alongside the Pretoria rolled gold triangle censor mark. Shows well, the dated overlap dose of Censor Seal type 7 D and in violet the initialled rolled gold triangle port Elisabeth censor cachet. Backstamped 25 Nov on arrival. Lovely markings. VF. With the volume of mail emanating from port Elisabeth, the censors were very busy and used basically in violet the shallow rolled gold triangle (53 x22 mm) with upper margin without manuscript initials. Roussouw / Pirie (1954 / 5) Cunning only two marks for PE whereas tone (2012) records four. Additionally we record in black a rolled gold triangle with large initials T. M. In centre, this on a cover dated 28 JU 01 from PE to Cape Town, the cover in the Dillaway collection. Tone lists this same censor mark (type MDR 1) for mud River.?
Filat AG
Lot 7728 (D)
1864 1d, 6d (2) & 1/- all handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5. The
1d ...mehr 1864 1d, 6d (2) & 1/- all handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5. The 1d
and a 6d IN BLUE; other 6d & 1/- in black. Most probably from the
De La Rue reference collection. F-VF/M large part OG, some
imperfections. (Yes, for some reason these early period specimens
were frequently separated by scissors notwithstanding
perforations!) Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 & 6
examples of this stamp/handstamp combination may exist, the D5
handstamp struck in blue is most unusual and particularly elusive.
The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen.
A very difficult to replicate group thus.
Automatically generated translation:
1864 1 d, 6 d (2) & 1 / - all handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5. The 1 d and a 6 d IN BLUE; other 6 d & 1 / - in black. Cider probably from the De La Rue reference collection. F-VF / M large part without gum, some imperfections. (Yes, for some reason hypothesis early period specimens were frequently separated by scissors notwithstanding perforations! ) Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 & 6 examples of this stamp / handstamp combination may exist, the D5 handstamp struck in blue is cider unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very difficult to replicate group thus.
1d ...mehr 1864 1d, 6d (2) & 1/- all handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5. The 1d
and a 6d IN BLUE; other 6d & 1/- in black. Most probably from the
De La Rue reference collection. F-VF/M large part OG, some
imperfections. (Yes, for some reason these early period specimens
were frequently separated by scissors notwithstanding
perforations!) Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 & 6
examples of this stamp/handstamp combination may exist, the D5
handstamp struck in blue is most unusual and particularly elusive.
The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen.
A very difficult to replicate group thus.
Automatically generated translation:
1864 1 d, 6 d (2) & 1 / - all handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5. The 1 d and a 6 d IN BLUE; other 6 d & 1 / - in black. Cider probably from the De La Rue reference collection. F-VF / M large part without gum, some imperfections. (Yes, for some reason hypothesis early period specimens were frequently separated by scissors notwithstanding perforations! ) Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 & 6 examples of this stamp / handstamp combination may exist, the D5 handstamp struck in blue is cider unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very difficult to replicate group thus.
Filat AG
Lot 3820 (D)
1876 MASTER DIE PROOF for the Ships definitive issue inscribed ...mehr
1876 MASTER DIE PROOF for the Ships definitive issue inscribed
"Postage". Complete design (with blank value tablet) taken in black
on glazed card dated "DEC 15 1875". A rare proof.Duplicate proof to
that sold as Lot 1197 in the "Foxley" collection, Spink, London,
July 2014.
Automatically generated translation:
1876 arm the proof for the Ships definite issue inscribed "Postage". Complete design (with bare value tablet) taken in black on glazed card dated "DEC 15 1875". A rare proof. Duplicate proof to that pay as lot 1197 in the "Foxley" collection, Spink, London, July 2014.
"Postage". Complete design (with blank value tablet) taken in black
on glazed card dated "DEC 15 1875". A rare proof.Duplicate proof to
that sold as Lot 1197 in the "Foxley" collection, Spink, London,
July 2014.
Automatically generated translation:
1876 arm the proof for the Ships definite issue inscribed "Postage". Complete design (with bare value tablet) taken in black on glazed card dated "DEC 15 1875". A rare proof. Duplicate proof to that pay as lot 1197 in the "Foxley" collection, Spink, London, July 2014.
Filat AG
Lot 4742 (D)
1863-72 QV wmk CC 1d, 2d, 4d, 9d & 5/- each handstamped
SPECIMEN ...mehr 1863-72 QV wmk CC 1d, 2d, 4d, 9d & 5/- each handstamped SPECIMEN
with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9d &
5/-). Most probably from the De La Rue reference collection.
Fair-F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors
notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps
between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination
may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue or red is most
unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may
denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex
Samuel.
Automatically generated translation:
1863-72 QV wmk CC 1 d, 2 d, 4 d, 9 d & 5 / - each handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9 d & 5 / -). Cider probably from the De La Rue reference collection. Decent F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue upper margin red is cider unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex Samuel.
SPECIMEN ...mehr 1863-72 QV wmk CC 1d, 2d, 4d, 9d & 5/- each handstamped SPECIMEN
with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9d &
5/-). Most probably from the De La Rue reference collection.
Fair-F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors
notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps
between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination
may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue or red is most
unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may
denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex
Samuel.
Automatically generated translation:
1863-72 QV wmk CC 1 d, 2 d, 4 d, 9 d & 5 / - each handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9 d & 5 / -). Cider probably from the De La Rue reference collection. Decent F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue upper margin red is cider unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex Samuel.
Filat AG
Lot 1287 (D)
SA: 1918 "Make your 6d fly". Small Wings SECOND DEMONSTRATION ...mehr
SA: 1918 "Make your 6d fly". Small Wings SECOND DEMONSTRATION
(WANDERERS) FLIGHT card franked KGV 1d tied special AERIAL POST cds
22.NOV. Card is dark blue on red print, a lovely example addressed
to England (thus the 1d postage). VF, scarce. Message side begins:
"I thought this would interest you, it's our 1st air post and
official so it can go in a collection..."
Automatically generated translation:
SA: 1918 "Make your 6 d fly". Small Wings SECOND demonstration (wayfarer) FLIGHT card franked KGV 1 d tied special AERIAL post Cds 22. November card is dark blue on red print, a lovely example addressed to England (thus the 1 d postage). VF, scarce. Message side begins: "I think this would interest you, it it our 1 st air post and official so it can go in a collection. . . "
(WANDERERS) FLIGHT card franked KGV 1d tied special AERIAL POST cds
22.NOV. Card is dark blue on red print, a lovely example addressed
to England (thus the 1d postage). VF, scarce. Message side begins:
"I thought this would interest you, it's our 1st air post and
official so it can go in a collection..."
Automatically generated translation:
SA: 1918 "Make your 6 d fly". Small Wings SECOND demonstration (wayfarer) FLIGHT card franked KGV 1 d tied special AERIAL post Cds 22. November card is dark blue on red print, a lovely example addressed to England (thus the 1 d postage). VF, scarce. Message side begins: "I think this would interest you, it it our 1 st air post and official so it can go in a collection. . . "
Filat AG
Lot 3805 (D)
SA: 1918 "Make your 6d fly". First CAPE TOWN FLIGHT card (Large ...mehr
SA: 1918 "Make your 6d fly". First CAPE TOWN FLIGHT card (Large
Wings) franked KGV ½d tied cds 7 OCT. Addressed to Rondebosch. F-VF
example. Message side reads: "c/o The National Bank, Cape Town, 2nd
October 1918. My dear Russel, I am sending you this card, as I know
you will like to keep it in your collection. Of course, the
aeroplane won't to drop it into your hands as it passes "Edgehill",
but still the machine will carry it and the PO people will deliver
it to you. Love, your affectionate Daddy."
Automatically generated translation:
SA: 1918 "Make your 6 d fly". First CAPE TOWN FLIGHT card (Large Wings) franked KGV ½ d tied Cds 7 OCT. Adressed to Rondebosch. F-VF example. Message side reads: "c / o The inland bank, Cape Town, 2 reprints October 1918. My dear Russel, I at the sending you this card, as I know you wants like to keep it in your collection. Of course, the aeroplane won't to drop it into your hands as it passes "Edgehill", but quiet the machine wants carry it and the PO people wants deliver it to you. Love, your affectionate Daddy. "
Wings) franked KGV ½d tied cds 7 OCT. Addressed to Rondebosch. F-VF
example. Message side reads: "c/o The National Bank, Cape Town, 2nd
October 1918. My dear Russel, I am sending you this card, as I know
you will like to keep it in your collection. Of course, the
aeroplane won't to drop it into your hands as it passes "Edgehill",
but still the machine will carry it and the PO people will deliver
it to you. Love, your affectionate Daddy."
Automatically generated translation:
SA: 1918 "Make your 6 d fly". First CAPE TOWN FLIGHT card (Large Wings) franked KGV ½ d tied Cds 7 OCT. Adressed to Rondebosch. F-VF example. Message side reads: "c / o The inland bank, Cape Town, 2 reprints October 1918. My dear Russel, I at the sending you this card, as I know you wants like to keep it in your collection. Of course, the aeroplane won't to drop it into your hands as it passes "Edgehill", but quiet the machine wants carry it and the PO people wants deliver it to you. Love, your affectionate Daddy. "
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