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1912: Great Britain 1 d. red, used on 1917 cover to Shrewsbury,
tied ...mehr 1912: Great Britain 1 d. red, used on 1917 cover to Shrewsbury, tied by "ASCENSION" code B cds in black (May 22) with counter-signed "PASSED CENSOR, / ASCENSION." in blue at left, initialled "HWD" in pencil. Very fine.
Somaliland Protectorate 1918 (Dec): OHMS registered cover to ...mehr
Somaliland Protectorate 1918 (Dec): OHMS registered cover to Hull
bearing single franking 6 a. green & violet tied "BERBERA
SOMALILAND" cds with registration handstamp alongside, at left blue
manuscript "REGISTERED" and numberr of Indian Sea Post, large ADEN
in six pointed star Censorship cachet, reverse with ADEN transit
and various British transits and Hull arrival (Dec 10). In good
condition and full of character
First Issue, Overprinted at top 1903 (June 1): India 2 a. ...mehr
First Issue, Overprinted at top 1903 (June 1): India 2 a. pale
violet, a single example used on 1904 cover (Govt. of India crest
on reverse) to the Clarance Barracks of the Hampshire Regiment at
Portsmouth tied by "Berbera / Somaliland" cds (May 31) in black.
Reverse with Portsmouth (June 11) arrival cds's. Carried at the
civilian rate even though the sender, Sergeant W. Eade, was serving
with the 1st. Batallion of the Hampshire regiment during the 4th
Somaliland Expedition (July 1903-June 1904). Scarce cover.
Provenance: Collection John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct
2007, lot 1460.
1852 (July): Soldier's concessionary rate entire from ...mehr
1852 (July): Soldier's concessionary rate entire from Bombardier
Charles Ball, Royal Artillery, Mauritius to Derby, England,
counter-signed by Lieutenant Colonel Carter, endorsed 'Via Ceylon &
Southampton', with '2' pence charge mark in black. Reverse with
arrival in green (Sept 24). Extensive letter to his father. Heavily
soiled and some imperfections and tears as ever but very scarce.
Note: As the writer has opted not to pre-pay his 1d. privilege
postage, as such the recipient has been charged an extra 1d. for an
unpaid soldier's letter sent via British Packet
1874 /99: 1 d. dull rose, six examples used on 1883 cover ...mehr
1874 /99: 1 d. dull rose, six examples used on 1883 cover addressed
to General H. Hope Crealock in London, all tied by "LOWER TUGELA /
NATAL" circular datestamps (Aug 31) in black. Reverse with Stanger
and Durban transit datestamps (Aug 31) and London arrival. Reverse
of cover also shows "John Dunn" in manuscript - John Robert Dunn
(1834 -1895) was a South African hunter and diplomat of British
descent. Born in Port Alfred in 1834, he spent his childhood in
Natal, orphaned as a teenager he lived in native dress on land near
the Tugela River. He was a friend and confidante of the Zulu chief
Cetshwayo. Dunn's 'Wikipedia' entry is entertaining and
extraordinary - he fathered no less than 117 children! Note:
General Henry Hope Crealock (1831-1891) had a glittering Military
career from the Crimean War onwards. He commanded the 1st Division
of the Army in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
1865/67: Great Britain 6 d. lilac, plate 5, a used example on ...mehr
1865/67: Great Britain 6 d. lilac, plate 5, a used example on 1867
mourning envelope to Armagh, Ireland endorsed "Officer's Letter",
tied on arrival by "466" Liverpool obliterator in black. Circular
"PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds in red (Jan 11, 1868) at left.
An unusual cover - most probably mailed from an Officer serving in
West Africa or a Naval Officer on an anti-slavery patrol vessel off
West Africa.
1899: Stampless cover to Reading endorsed "No Stamps Available,
Jebba ...mehr 1899: Stampless cover to Reading endorsed "No Stamps Available, Jebba 3.7.99 / Capt. Eckington 1st W.A.F.F." (West African Field Force), struck on despatch with two strikes of oval framed "LOKOJA / POST OFFICE" datestamps (Type 8) in violet (dated 10th and 14th July). Blue crayon "T / 2" with this deleted on arrival in Reading (Aug 13) with correct "1d. / 620" charge above. Reverse with framed "THE ROYAL NIGER COAST COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 21 JUL 1899 / POST OFFICE / BURUTU" in violet (Type 6) of transit and unusually landed at Cardiff (Aug 12). Minor opening closed tears at top but very scarce.
1888: Stampless cover to Manchester from an Officer serving on
"S.S. ...mehr 1888: Stampless cover to Manchester from an Officer serving on "S.S. Cameroon", struck on arrival in Liverpool with fine strike of large "6d." due marking in black (Officer's rate) with Manchester cds (March 24) alongside. Reverse with circular "LIVERPOOL / B.R. PACKET" in black (March 24). Scarce. Note: The S.S. Cameroon was delivered in June 1874 by John Elder and Company for the British and African Steam Navigation Company. The Cameroon beached and was lost after hitting a rock enroute from Monrovia, Liberia to Sinu Bay, Liberia in 1904.
1901: Small group (4 items) with 1 d. red on buff postal ...mehr
1901: Small group (4 items) with 1 d. red on buff postal stationery
envelope (H&G B1a), a used example endorsed "From No. 1934 Pte.
Duffy, 1st W.A.R" (West African Rifles), cancelled by "FREETOWN /
SIERRA LEONE" code A cds (May 8, 1901) in black, with fine "PAID /
LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds in red below (May 24); 1900 usage of 2
d. registered envelope (H&G C1) uprated with 1897 1 d. from
Freetown, 1900 usage of 2 d. registered envelope (H&G C1a)
uprated with 1897 1 d. from PORT LOKKOH with fine cds (Sept 29),
and 1901 postcard to Belgium franked by 1897 1 d. adhesive. A fine
group.
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 5010
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tied ...mehr 1912: Great Britain 1 d. red, used on 1917 cover to Shrewsbury, tied by "ASCENSION" code B cds in black (May 22) with counter-signed "PASSED CENSOR, / ASCENSION." in blue at left, initialled "HWD" in pencil. Very fine.
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Lot 6215
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66
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Lot 122
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3
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Lot 1338
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Lot 5532
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60
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Lot 5546
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97
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Lot 5550
Jebba ...mehr 1899: Stampless cover to Reading endorsed "No Stamps Available, Jebba 3.7.99 / Capt. Eckington 1st W.A.F.F." (West African Field Force), struck on despatch with two strikes of oval framed "LOKOJA / POST OFFICE" datestamps (Type 8) in violet (dated 10th and 14th July). Blue crayon "T / 2" with this deleted on arrival in Reading (Aug 13) with correct "1d. / 620" charge above. Reverse with framed "THE ROYAL NIGER COAST COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 21 JUL 1899 / POST OFFICE / BURUTU" in violet (Type 6) of transit and unusually landed at Cardiff (Aug 12). Minor opening closed tears at top but very scarce.
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Lot 5547
"S.S. ...mehr 1888: Stampless cover to Manchester from an Officer serving on "S.S. Cameroon", struck on arrival in Liverpool with fine strike of large "6d." due marking in black (Officer's rate) with Manchester cds (March 24) alongside. Reverse with circular "LIVERPOOL / B.R. PACKET" in black (March 24). Scarce. Note: The S.S. Cameroon was delivered in June 1874 by John Elder and Company for the British and African Steam Navigation Company. The Cameroon beached and was lost after hitting a rock enroute from Monrovia, Liberia to Sinu Bay, Liberia in 1904.
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Lot 5573
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