| Lot No | Description | Estimate Low | Estimate High | Hammer ex VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1849 (Apr. 16) entire letter from Calcutta to Port Louis “pr. “Clarissa” & Kedgeree”, with double ring “MAURITIUS/JU 1/1849/POST OFFICE” receiving datestamp in black. Photo. | 70 | 80 | 75 |
| 2 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1850 (Dec. 4) incoming entire letter from Calcutta to Port Louis “p. “Calpurnia””, with straight line “ship letter” and ‘MAURITIUS/JA 02/1851/G.P.O.” crowned circle, both in black. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 100 |
| 3 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1852 (Dec. 1) incoming entire letter from Calcutta to Port Louis “p. Indiana”, rated “1/-” in ms. and with fine framed “PAID” in red and type b double ring “PACKET LETTER/JA 8/1852/MAURITIUS” in black. Photo. | 70 | 90 | 90 |
| 4 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1858 (May 10) entire letter to Bordeaux, endorsed “p. Azof/via Suez & Marseilles”, franked with “FOUR-PENCE” green in a scarce horizontal pair, margins all round and tied by dumb barred ovals, ms. rated “16”, with double ring oval Packet Letter, datestamp and red Paris Etr. V. Suez June 10 transit at left, backstamped Paris, Paris à Bordeaux and June 13 arrival, some creasing, etc. but very rare. S.G. 26. B.P.A. certificate (1994). Ex Kanai. Photo. | 3500 | 4000 | |
| 5 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1860 (Aug. 7) cover to Scotland, franked with 1858-62 (9d.) dull magenta with good to large margins, 1859-61 6d. blue, just touched at lower left corner, 1860-63 1d. purple-brown (2, one with corner fault), 2d. blue, tied by dumb barred ovals, rated “4” in ms., with London Sept. 11 registered oval transit in red, backstamped G.P.O. Mauritius double ring despatch and Edinburgh Sept. 12 arrival datestamps, a most attractive and rare mixed issue franking. S.G. 29, 32, 46, 47. B.P.A. certificate (1995). Photo. | 2800 | 3000 | |
| 6 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1860 (Aug. 7) large part entire to London endorsed “Via Marseilles”, franked 1859-61 6d. blue with good to very large margins, 1860-63 1d. purple-brown and 2d. blue, both slightly clipped, cancelled by dumb barred ovals, the 2d. additionally crossed by ms. “7” rating, the 1d. lightly crossed by filing fold, backstamped double ring oval Packet Letter Mauritius datestamp and small red London Sept. 4 arrival, an attractive and rare mixed issue franking. S.G. 32, 46, 47. B.P.A. certificate (1995). Photo. | 2300 | 2500 | |
| 7 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1862, two incoming envelopes from England, both showing fine strikes of “4d1/2” accountancy mark in red, the first from Hastings (Feb. 18) to Capt. Harkness of the 5th. Fusiliers and franked 6d., the second stampless with Lombard Street Paid c.d.s. of Nov. 23, receiving backstamps. | 80 | 100 | 60 |
| 8 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1862 (July 8) entire letter from Flacq to Bordeaux, endorsed “Voie de Suez” and franked 4d. rose vertical pair neatly cancelled “B53”, backstamped Mauritius code A “JY 9/62” c.d.s. and Aug. 7 arrival, attractive. Photo. | 120 | 150 | |
| 9 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1864 stampless incoming entire letter to Port Louis from France, with Nantes c.d.s of Apr. 7 and sender’s cachet, receiving fine “1/8d./TO PAY” and backstamped Mauritius “MY 12/68” code 0 c.d.s., both in blue, and with Paris Gare de Lyon, Lyon à Marseille and Marseille transit backstamps, attractive. Photo. | 120 | 140 | |
| 10 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1864 (Oct. 3) entire to Réunion endorsed “pr. Saxonia”, franked 4d. rose neatly cancelled code B and backstamped scarce boxed “M & I” handstamp used at Réunion on mail from Mauritius and India. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 80 |
| 11 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1869 (Feb. 18) envelope “via Marseilles” to Devon, franked 4d. rose, 6d. green, both cancelled “B53”, the former additionally tied by red “9d” accountancy handstamp, backstamped Mauritius code 3 “FE 18/69” c.d.s.. Photo. | 240 | 260 | 230 |
| 12 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1870 (July 1) entire to Marseille “via Suez” franked 1/- blue pair (a few perfs. faintly stained at top) lightly cancelled “B53”, rated “2/-” in ms. with red “P.D.” and octagonal “POS. AN. V. SUEZ PAQ. F./26/JUL/70/1 MARS 1” datestamp, all in red, backstamped Mauritius code 6 c.d.s. of “JY 1/70” in blue, attractive. Photo. | 240 | 260 | 230 |
| 13 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1872 (Sept. 20) entire to Bordeaux endorsed per “Messageries Mes.” franked 4d. rose and 6d. green, all neatly cancelled “B53”, with red “P.D.” and faint octagonal datestamp below, backstamped Mauritius code A c.d.s. of “SP 20/72” in blue and arrival datestamp, most attractive. Photo. | 300 | 350 | 300 |
| 14 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1873, 1874, fourteen incoming entires from France to Pipon, Adam & Cie., Port Louis, all with stamps removed but showing transit and arrival marks, etc., good to fine. | 40 | 50 | 30 |
| 15 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1872 (May 2) entire to Agen “Via Suez & Marseille”, franked 4d. rose and 1/- blue, both cancelled fine “B53”, rated “1/4” in ms. with red “P.D.” and faint octagonal datestamp, backstamped Mauritius code B “MY 2/73” and June 1 arrival. Photo. | 240 | 260 | |
| 16 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1878 (Feb. 1) envelope “Via Marseilles” to Edinburgh, franked 25c. on 6d. slate-blue, well tied with blue Houdlette & Co. oval datestamp alongside, backstamped Mar. 3 arrival. part side flap missing, otherwise fine. Photo. | 70 | 90 | 65 |
| 17 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1881 (Oct. 4) mourning envelope to Paris, franked 17c. on 4d. rose, with blue octagonal “POSS. AN/4/OCT/PAQ. FR. T No. 1”, red Modane à Paris Oct. 30 transit in red and backstamped same day arrival. The cover sent via Naples where slit for disinfection due to cholera epidemic. Photo. | 170 | 190 | 165 |
| 18 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1882 (Feb. 21) envelope to Scotland in the hand of General Gordon (then Commander of the Royal Engineers in Mauritius), franked 17c. rose well tied, backstamped Greeenock and Clachan Mar. 20 arrivals, slight soiling. Photo. | 120 | 150 | |
| 19 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1882 (Mar. 21) envelope to Scotland in the hand of General Gordon (then Commander of the Royal Engineers in Mauritius), franked 17c. rose well tied, backstamped Apr. 17 arrival, slight soiling. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 115 |
| 20 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1901 (Jan. 22) locally addressed envelope franked 50c. green cancelleed fine strike of “ARGY/C/JA 22/1901” c.d.s. with additional strike alongside, scarce. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 80 |
| 21 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1903 (Oct. 13) small registered cover to Hungary, franked with the unusual combination of 1902 8c. green and black, 12c. on 36c. and and “Postage &/Revenue” 2r.50, cancelled “MAURITIUS/2/OC 13/3” c.d.s.’s, with faint London red registered oval transit and backstamped Budapest arrival. Photo. | 170 | 190 | 170 |
| 22 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1909-31(c.) selection of nine picture postcards, incl. 1931 to Austria with indistinct Railway c.d.s., three used 1909 from Natal to Delagoa Bay, others unused, poor to fine. | 40 | 50 | 30 |
| 23 | Mauritius: Postal History and Covers: 1922 (Nov. 3) small stampless O.H.M.S. envelope addressed to Vacoas and showing fine strike of the “MAURITUS/1/3 NO/22” datestamp error, backstamped Vacoas same day and with flap missing, scarce. Photo. | 120 | 140 | 115 |
| 24 | Mauritius: 1847 “POST OFFICE” issues, 1912 reprints of the plate comprising both values, two sheets struck from the original Plate in vermilion and blue respectively, each impression lightly handstamped “REPRINT” on reverse, fine. | 150 | 180 | 250 |
| 25 | Mauritius: 1862 1/- deep green, centred right, fine used. S.G. 55, cat. £325. Photo. | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Mauritius: 1863-72 Wmk. Crown CC 1/- orange in a scarce block of eight (4 x 2) wing-margined at left, cancelled “B53”, odd imperfections but mainly fine and unusual. S.G. 70. | 120 | 140 | 130 |
| 27 | Mauritius: 1878 Surcharge essays, 50c. on 1/- orange, 2r.50 on 5/- dull violet, both with straight edge at right, the former without gum, the latter with gum but a few clipped perfs. at upper right. The issued 50c. surcharge was on the 1/- green and the 2r.50 on the 5/- bright mauve. Photo. | 300 | 350 | |
| 28 | Mauritius: 1879-80 2c. to 2r.50 set of nine imperf. plate proofs in issued colours on watermarked paper, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D11), mainly fine and rare. S.G. 92-100 Ps. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 1400 | 1600 | 1350 |
| 29 | Mauritius: 1879-80 8c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), dated “Nov. 5 1877”. Photo. | 120 | 140 | |
| 30 | Mauritius: 1879-80 2r.50, four die proofs in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.): the first with uncleared corners and ornaments in value oval, dated “Oct. 22 1877”; the second with corners cleared and ornaments introduced, dated “Oct. 23 1877”; the third dated “Oct. 25 1877” and with printer’s pencil annotations suggesting amendments; the last endorsed “AFTER HARDENING”, dated “Oct. 29 1877”, initialled “R.D.” and further dated in ms. at right. S.G. 100 P. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 1200 | 1400 | |
| 31 | Mauritius: 1879-80 2r.50 die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), dated “Oct. 23 1877”. S.G. 100 P. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 250 | 300 | |
| 32 | Mauritius: 1879-80 2r.50 die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “AFTER HARDENING”, dated “Oct. 29 1877”, initialled “R.D.” and further dated in ms. at right. S.G. 100 P. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 280 | 300 | 280 |
| 33 | Mauritius: 1883, stamp sized master die proof with value tablet blank, in black on glazed card, used for the 15c. and subsequently 16c. values. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 100 |
| 34 | Mauritius: 1894 15c. chestnut overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12) in a scarce horizontal strip of five as supplied to U.P.U., one showing broken leg to “M” [pos. 41 of setting], lightly hinged on two, otherwise fine with full gum. S.G. 107s. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 180 |
| 35 | Mauritius: 1895-99 1c. imperf. colour trial in dull purple and ultramarine on Crown CA watermarked paper, fine with gum. S.G. 127 P. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 130 |
| 36 | Mauritius: 1896 De La Rue composite essay for the large format Arms design with handpainted frame in deep green, cream, carmine and Chinese white, affixed to card (90 x 114mm.) dated “Febr. 27th 96”, endorsed “Dupl.” with pencil annotation above “Postage Revenue/subsequently added”, light vertical bend barely detracts, most attractive. Photo. | 1200 | 1500 | 1400 |
| 37 | Mauritius: 1899 La Bourdonnais, master die proof with value tablet blank, in black on thin surfaced card (50 x 55mm.), dated “29 MAY 99” in blue above. S.G. 136 P. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 750 | 800 | 750 |
| 38 | Mauritius: 1899 La Bourdonnais, three die proofs of completed design, in light blue, vermilion and myrtle-green respectively, on thin surfaced card. S.G. 136 P. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 1650 | 1700 | 1650 |
| 39 | Mauritius: 1899 La Bourdonnais, die proof of completed design, in myrtle-green on thin surfaced card. S.G. 136 P. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 550 | 600 | |
| 40 | Mauritius: 1899 La Bourdonnais, die proof in issued ultramarine on wove paper (49 x 45mm.), a few trivial stains and slight creasing. S.G. 136 P. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 700 | 750 | |
| 41 | Mauritius: 1899 La Bourdonnais, eight imperf. colour trials on unwatermarked wove paper: in crimson, yellow, bright ultramarine, myrtle-green, dark blue, orange, red-brown and sepia respectively, a rare group. S.G. 136 P. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 3200 | 3500 | |
| 42 | Mauritius: 1899 La Bourdonnais, imperf. colour trial in orange on unwatermarked wove paper, also the issued stamp overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12a, slight crease). (2 items). S.G. 136 P, s. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 450 | 500 | 450 |
| 43 | Mauritius: 1901-07 Arms 1c. imperf. colour trial in grey and black on red paper watermarked Crown CA, tiny thin in margin, otherwise fine with gum. | 40 | 60 | 65 |
| 44 | Mauritius:1902 stamp sized master die proof for Rupee values with value tablet blank, in black on glazed card, ex De La Rue archives. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 130 |
| 45 | Mauritius: 1902 1r. imperf. colour trial in black and carmine on red paper watermarked Crown CA, fine with part gum. Photo. | 140 | 160 | 160 |
| 46 | Mauritius: 1902 1r. imperf. colour trial in grey-green and brown on unwatermarked paper, vertical bends, otherwise fine with gum. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 160 |
| 47 | Mauritius: 1902 1r. imperf. colour trial in dull purple and ultramarine on unwatermarked paper, horizontal creasing, otherwise fine with part gum. Photo. | 110 | 130 | 140 |
| 48 | Mauritius: 1902 2r.50 imperf. colour trial in grey-green and rose-carmine on unwatermarked paper, affixed to piece (73 x 40mm.) ex De La Rue archive, annotated “3Rs. 75 Cts.” alongside and with printer’s fixing pinhole at upper left corner of design. Photo. | 200 | 220 | 320 |
| 49 | Mauritius: 1902 2r.50 imperf. colour trial in dull purple and rose-carmine on unwatermarked paper, tiny thins, otherwise fine with gum. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 130 |
| 50 | Mauritius: 1902 “Postage &/Revenue” overprint 50c. and 2r.50 handstamped “Specimen” by Rhodesia Post Office on receipt, having been supplied to the U.P.U. without overprint, both in a horizontal strip of three, the former with some nibbled perfs. at top, otherwise fine with part original gum (sweated). S.G. 161s, 162s. Photo. | 320 | 350 | |
| 51 | Mauritius: 1904-07 Wmk. Mult. Crown CA Chalk surfaced paper 1c. to 6c. in scarce complete sheets of 120, mainly fine unmounted mint, fine and fresh. S.G. 164, 165a, 166, 167a, 168a, cat. £6,630++. | 1000 | 1200 | 920 |
| 52 | Mauritius: 1921-26 10c. die proof of value in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “AFTER/STRIKING” and dated “17/1/22” in pencil. S.G. 215 P. Photo. | 100 | 120 | |
| 53 | Mauritius: 1921-26 20c. die proof of value in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “AFTER/STRIKING” and dated “18/1/22” in pencil. S.G. 220 P. Photo. | 100 | 120 | |
| 54 | Mauritius: 1925 “10/Cents” local surcharge trial, the complete setting of thirty impressions (6 x 5) printed on both sides of administrative document (170 x 220mm.) with part “GOVERNMENT/OF” watermark. S.G. 243 P. Photo. | 800 | 900 | |
| 55 | Mauritius: 1935 Silver Jubilee 5c. to 1r. set of ex-archive master die proofs of frames in black on unwatermarked wove paper, very rare. S.G. 245-48 P. Photo. | 4000 | 5000 | |
| 56 | Mauritius: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1891 50c. on 1882 8c. milky blue, with G.P.O. Mauritius double circle and ms. control, unused, fine and scarce. H&G 15. | 30 | 40 | |
| 57 | Mauritius: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: K.E.VII 1904 6c. embossed die proof in vermilion on thin laid card, attractive. Photo. | 320 | 350 | 320 |
| 58 | Mauritius: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1891-93 12c., 1904 8c. and 12c., size F, 1913 12c. (slight faults), Envelopes 1904 6c. and 15c., all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, also 1862 6d., 9d. (2, one slightly faded) overprinted “CANCELLED”. (9 items) | 60 | 80 | 50 |
| 59 | Mauritius: Forgeries: Spiro Bros. engraved sheetlet of sixteen in vermilion on thick wove paper, consisting of forged impressions of “POST PAID” 1d. early impression (4), intermediate impression (4), late impression (4) and Sherwin 2d. (4), fine and attractive. | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | Mauritius: Forgeries: Spiro Bros. engraved sheetlet of sixteen in blue on thick wove paper, consisting of forged impressions of “POST PAID” 1d. early impression (4), intermediate impression (4), late impression (4) and Sherwin 2d. (4), fine and attractive. | 80 | 100 | |
| 61 | Mauritius: Forgeries: Spiro Bros. engraved sheetlet of sixteen in carmine on thick wove paper, consisting of forged impressions of “POST PAID” 1d. early impression (4), intermediate impression (4), late impression (4) and Sherwin 2d. (4), fine and attractive. | 80 | 100 | 80 |
| 62 | Mauritius: Forgeries: Lithographic forgery of “POST PAID” 2d., a block of six (3 x 2) in blue on thin wove paper, some imperfections but attractive. | 80 | 100 | |
| 63 | Mauritius: Forgeries: Oneglia forgery of Dardenne 1d., a complete sheetlet of twenty (4 x 5) in vermilion on wove paper, “used” with fake void oval cancellations, mainly fine. | 80 | 100 | 85 |
| 64 | Mauritius: Forgeries: Sperati forgery of 1880 13c. slate, “used” with fake barred numeral cancellation, signed on reverse, fine. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 130 |
| 65 | Mauritius: Revenues: Bill Stamps: 1869 stamp sized, undenominated master die proof in orange on thick glazed card, ex De La Rue archives, fine. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 160 |
| 66 | Mauritius: Revenues: Bill Stamps: 1869 stamp sized, undenominated master die proof in emerald-green on thick glazed card, ex De La Rue archives, trivial surface rub at top, otherwise fine. Photo. | 70 | 90 | 160 |
| 67 | Mauritius: Revenues: Internal Revenue: 1869 stamp sized master die proof in black on glazed card, affixed to piece (73 x 45mm.) of thin card ex De La Rue archives, dated “1869/(initials)/April 26” alongside, also accompanying piece (73 x 129mm.) bearing twelve die proofs of value tablets from 2d. to £1, in black or purple on glazed card, dated between April 26th and May 5th alongside. Photo. | 400 | 500 | 580 |
| 68 | Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: 1859-61 6d. blue horizontal pair cancelled two fine strikes of “B65”, good margins, just touched at upper right, the left stamp with slight creasing and tiny tear in upper margin but a unique multiple. S.G. 32. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 3000 | 3200 | |
| 69 | Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: 1863 Wmk. Crown CC 1d. purple-brown horizontal strip of three cancelled three strikes (two superb) of “B65”, some reinforcement and pressed horizontal crease, a unique multiple. S.G. 56. Ex Kanai. Photo. | 1200 | 1500 | 1400 |
| 70 | Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: 1879-80 8c. blue, wmk. Crown CC, a wing-margined example with clear and complete “B65” cancellation, fine. S.G. 94. Photo. | 120 | 140 | 120 |
| 71 | Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: Collection well presented on leaves, with 1911, two cover registered to England, one bearing 1910 1c. single, 2c., 4c. and 50c. pairs, the other with 5c. and 12c. vertical bisect (also matching half on piece), 1937 cover to the Inspector General of Police, Port Louis bearing K.G.V 5c., 12c. cancelled in violet and with “RODRIGUES” registration label numbered “124”, 1935 (Aug. 16) to England bearing Silver Jubilee 5c., 12c., 20c., cancelled in violet and with “16” date slug inverted, later to 1959 incl. 1957 cover to Ohio with U.S. 5c. postage due, etc., mainly good to fine. (29 items, incl. 9 covers). Ex George Wren. | 750 | 800 | 1500 |
| 72 | Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: Q.V. to K.G.VI selection of 24, incl. “B65” on 1863-72 4d., 1878 8c. on 2d., 1880 8c., 1885 16c. and 1891 8c. (3), Rodrigues c.d.s. in black or violet on various issues from 1916, poor to fine. Ex Morgan. | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| 73 | Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: Q.V. to K.G.V selection of 10, with “B65” on 1863-72 4d., 1885 4c. and 1891 8c., first and second type Rodrigues c.d.s.’s in black or violet, fair to fine. | 200 | 250 | 240 |
| 74 | Seychelles: Early Covers: 1854 (June 16) entire letter, in Italian and with disinfection slits, addressed from Geremia da Paglicita, Capuchin Prefect, “Mahé nelle Isole Seychelles 16 Giugno 1854” to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect in charge of Holy Propaganda in Rome, with red double ring oval “PACKET LETTER/JY 22/1854/MAURITIUS” type B, ms. rated “1/-” in red, etc. (2 further letters to be forwarded by the recipient having been originally enclosed, one to Père Léon des Avanchers, the first Roman Catholic missionary to visit Seychelles in 1851) with red Indes Br. Marseille transit of Sept. 16, black Via Di Mare, and backstamped Rome Sept. 21 arrival. For further infomation on Père Léon and early Catholic missionary activity on the islands, see article by Sue Hopson, IO Vol. 32, no. 1 (Jan. 2002). Photo. * | 4500 | 5000 | 4000 |
| 75 | Seychelles: Early Covers: 1863 (Apr. 14) stampless envelope to Mauritius with Seychelles c.d.s. at top, carried on the ship “Sultan” and rated “8d.” ship mail rate in red ms., backstamped Apr. 27 Mauritius arrival datestamps. Only 6d. and 1/- Mauritius “Britannia” issues available in Seychelles at this date. Ex Harmers sale 1.5.1980. B.P.A. certificate (1980). Photo. | 1500 | 1800 | 1550 |
| 76 | Seychelles: Early Covers: Sailors’ Letters, 1866 (Nov. 4) envelope to Hampshire, endorsed “From Chas. Townsend Ship’s Steward/ H.M.S. “Wasp” Seychelles Novr. 4th 1866” and countersigned by the Commanding Officer, bearing G.B. 1d. pl. 89 SG cancelled indistinct “B64”, with Portsmouth Dec. 27 arrival backstamp, the cover roughly opened with some creasing and flap missing but very rare. Photo. | 1500 | 1800 | |
| 77 | Seychelles: Early Covers: Incoming Mail, 1869 (Jan. 18) envelope from New Bedford, Massachussetts addressed to “Mrs. Capt. David E. Allen/Mahe - Seychelle Islands/Care American Consul”, franked 30c. pair paying double 30c. rate for the more expensive but faster route through France to Marseille (applied Jan. 1 1868 to Dec. 31 1869), cork cancelled and additionally tied by blue Calais transit, despatch c.d.s. at left and backstamped red New York Paid All transit of Jan. 20 and faint Marseille transit. The cover carried by the “Cuba” of the Cunard line to Queenstown, Ireland, Messageries Maritimes’ “Peluse” from Maseille to Alexandria and the “Mozambique” from Suez via Aden to Mahé. Slight soiling and stains but rare. R.P.S. certificate (1989). Photo. * | 1500 | 1700 | |
| 78 | Seychelles: Early Covers: French Consular Mail, 1873 (Aug. 5) envelope from the French Consul at Mahé to Mme. Ruingeaud in Paris, endorsed “Service” and “Voie de Suez” and countersigned at lower left, rated “6” in ms. and with central octagonal “COL. FR./5/AOUT/73/PAQ. FR. T No. 2” datestamp, backstamped with large blue consular cachet, circular Ligne V Aug. 10, Marseille à Paris and Paris La Villette Aug. 10 arrival, with “LV/1” receipt mark in corner. Slight staining but a most interesting cover retaining traces of its original perfume spots. Ex Danson. Photo. | 3500 | 4000 | 3000 |
| 79 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1859-61 6d. blue with a good strike, good to large margins, fine. S.G. Z2, cat. £800. Ex Farmer. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 380 |
| 80 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1859-61 6d. blue with light but clear strike, good to very large margins, minor creasing at top. S.G. Z2, cat. £800. Photo. | 180 | 200 | 140 |
| 81 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1859-61 6d. blue, a fair strike, good margins three sides, tiny corner crease, otherwise fine. S.G. Z2, cat. £800. Photo. | 180§ | 200 | 180 |
| 82 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1859-61 6d. dull purple-slate, a very good strike, good to large margins, slight staining on reverse, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. Z3, cat. £1,700. Photo. | 250 | 300 | 700 |
| 83 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1859-61 1/- vermilion, a fine central strike, just cut-into at foot and some creases but attractive. S.G. Z4, cat. £1,300. Ex Harmers sale Aug. 1986. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 450 |
| 84 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1859-61 1/- vermilion, a fine strike, just touched at top, otherwise fine. S.G. Z4, cat. £1,300. Ex S.G. Johannesburg sale 31.10.1985. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 450 |
| 85 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1860-63, the selection comprising 1d. (2, one on piece with India 1a.), 2d., 4d. (3, one on piece with India 1a.), 9d. (4), 1/- buff, strikes fair to fine, some minor faults. (11). Photo | 250 | 300 | 500 |
| 86 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1860-63 1d. purple-brown, a superb central strike, minor bend, otherwise fine with good colour. S.G. Z5, cat. £180. Photo. | 50 | 60 | 140 |
| 87 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1860-63 6d. slate, a superb strike, two or three perfs. a little short and centred high, otherwise fine. S.G. Z9, cat. £500. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 270 |
| 88 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1860-63 1/- buff, a good strike, some imperfections but good colour. S.G. Z11, cat. £300. Photo. | 50 | 70 | 80 |
| 89 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1860-63 1/- green, a good if heavy central strike, fault at top but a reasonable example. S.G. Z12, cat. £600. B.P.A. certificate (1952). Photo. | 80 | 100 | 180 |
| 90 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1862 6d. slate, a fine central strike, slight thin at lower right, otherwise fine. S.G. Z13, cat. £800. B.P.A. certificate (1983). Photo. | 120 | 150 | 150 |
| 91 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1863-72, the selection comprising 1d. purple-brown, 1d. brown (3), 1d. bistre, 2d. blue (4), 3d. red (5), 4d. (16, incl. a pair on small piece), 6d. blue-green (5), 10d. (5), 1/- orange (6), 1/- blue (2), strikes and condition poor to fine. (50). Photo. | 500 | 600 | 580 |
| 92 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1863-72 10d. maroon, a horizontal pair with fair to good strikes, slight staining and perfs. a little trimmed at lower right but an unusual multiple. S.G. Z25, cat. £650+. Photo. | 150 | 200 | 120 |
| 93 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1863-72 10d. maroon, a good strike, fine. S.G. Z25, cat. £325. Photo. * | 90 | 100 | |
| 94 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1863-72 10d. maroon, a good strike, minor vertical crease, otherwise fine. S.G. Z25, cat. £325. Photo. | 70 | 90 | 120 |
| 95 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1863-72 5/- rosy mauve, a good strike, one or two shortish perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. Z29, cat. £800. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 270 |
| 96 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1863-72 5/- bright mauve, a good strike, one or two shortish perfs. at left, otherwise fine. S.G. Z30, cat. £800. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 320 |
| 97 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1876 1/2d. on 9d. dull purple, a good strike, centred low to left, otherwise fine. S.G. Z31, cat. £275. Photo. | 70 | 90 | 80 |
| 98 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1878, the selection comprising 2c. (3), 4c. on 1d. (2), 8c. on 2d. (9), 13c. on 3d. (3), 17c. on 4d. (9), 25c. on 6d. (4), 38c. on 9d., 50c. on 1/- (3), 2r.50 on 5/-, strikes and condition poor to fine, also 1876 1/2d. on 9d. (2), 1/2d. on 10d. (3), 1877 1/2. on 10d., these last not guaranteed. (41). Photo. | 500 | 600 | 580 |
| 99 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1878 2r.50 on 5/- bright mauve, cancelled by good strike, fine. S.G. Z45, cat. £450. Photo. | 140 | 160 | 300 |
| 100 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1879-80, the selection comprising 2c. (2), 4c. (2), 8c. (9), 17c. (2), 25c. (3), 50c., 2r.50, strikes and condition poor to fine. (20). Photo. | 300 | 400 | 420 |
| 101 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1879-80 50c. green, a good strike leaving profile clear, fine. S.G. Z53, cat. £800. Photo. | 150 | 200 | 260 |
| 102 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1883-90 2c. Venetian red, a “strip” of five formed from two pairs and a single used together, cancelled by five good strikes of the cancellation, one or two faint tone spots, otherwise fine and unusual. S.G. Z55, cat. £275+. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 110 |
| 103 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1883-90, the selection comprising 2c. Venetian red (3), 2c. green (3), 4c. orange (7), 4c. carmine (3), 16c. (6), 25c. (2), 50c., also 1883 16 CENTS on 17c. (2), SIXTEEN CENTS on 17c. (6), strikes and condition poor to fine with not all strikes guaranteed. (38). Photo. | 300 | 400 | 420 |
| 104 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: 1883 16 CENTS on 17c. rose used with 1883-90 4c. orange horizontal pair on piece, paying 16c. overseas rate + 8c. registration, cancelled poor to good strikes an additionally tied by fine Seychelles c.d.s. of “SP 14/83” and blue crayon, with part red London registered oval below, some stains but probably a unique franking. S.G. Z62, Z57. Ex Winchester. Photo. | 180 | 200 | 210 |
| 105 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Adhesives: An exceptional gathering of 60, incl. 1860-63 9d. (4, one on piece), 1863-72 3d. (2), 4d. (9, one on piece), 6d. violet, 6d. green (2), 10d., 1/- yellow (2), 1/- blue, 1878 values to 13c. on 3d. (4), 17c. on 4d. (6, incl. a pair), 25c. on 6d. (2), 50c. on 1/- (2), 1883-90 values to 25c., 1883 2c. with Seychelles c.d.s., etc., mainly good to fine strikes although not all can be guaranteed, fair to fine. + | 1200 | 1400 | |
| 106 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1864 (Sept.) “Maundrell” envelope to Wiltshire, endorsed “Via Southampton”, franked 1863-72 6d. dull violet paying packet letter rate to United Kingdom, cancelled fine “B64”, ms. accountancy notation “11/2”, backstamped Calne “NO 15/64” arrival, the envelope with cover faults partly repaired, having been roughly opened, rare. Ex Farmer, Addison and Lickfold. Photo. | 4000 | 5000 | |
| 107 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1866 (May 10) “Maundrell” envelope to Wiltshire, endorsed “Via Southampton”, franked 1863-72 6d. blue-green paying packet letter rate to United Kingdom, tied by fine “B64” in blue (rare), ms. accountancy notation “11/2”, backstamped “MY 10/66” Seychelles despatch c.d.s. with code B reversed, and Calne “JU 11/66” arrival, carried by P & O steamer “Sultan” to Suez and therafter by the “Nyanza” from Alexandria to Southampton, the envelope roughly opened with damage at top but rare. Ex Winchester. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | |
| 108 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1866 (Aug. 21) blue envelope to Ireland, endorsed “Stamped” and “Per Marseilles”, franked 1860-63 9d. dull purple and 1863-72 2d. pale blue, cancelled good strikes of “B64” in blue (scarce), with red London Paid transit of Sept. 17 alongside, backstamped Seychelles “AU 21/66” despatch with code B reversed and Enniscorthy Sept. 18 arrival (less than one month in transit - this being particularly surprising as the P&O contract had terminated the previous month and the Messageries Maritimes schedule did not commence until November), a trifle soiled and creased. Ms. note on flap records “Had to close at once - the last boat/ being called away - / Don’t forget the Directive/ Care of Postmaster/ at Aden”, the sender presumably about to travel. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | 2500 |
| 109 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1867 (Nov. 27) envelope to Sir Thomas Maclear at the Royal Observatory in Cape Town, endorsed “Via Mauritius” and franked 1863-72 4d. rose (faults) paying 4d. per 1/2oz. rate, cancelled by fine “B64” strike, with Cape Town “JA 13/68” arrival alongside, backstamped Seychelles code A despatch, Mauritius Dec. 5 transit . Adhesive lifted to reveal ms. note “4d.” beneath, an amendment to the original incorrect ms. rating “8”. Although untied by the obliterator, the adhesive is just tied by recipient’s filing note “Date Oct. 11th 1867/An admirable letter/TM”. Holcombe (1997) and R.P.S. (1998) certificates. Ex Winchester. Photo. * | 1500 | 2000 | |
| 110 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1872 envelope to Paris franked 1863-72 4d. and 6d. pair paying 1s.4d. double 1/4oz. rate to France (rated in ms. at lower left), good “B64 cancellations, carried by the Ligne T steamer “Ermine” to Aden and thence by the Ligne N “Provence” en route from Shanghai to Marseilles, and with red “POS. AN. SUEZ/20/AOUT/72/P.F. AMB. MARS” below adhesives, unframed “P.D.” at left, backstamped Seychelles despatch (date unclear) and Paris Aug. 21 arrival datestamps, a few trivial stains, rare and attractive. Ex Burrus, Amundsen, Muller and Winchester. B.P.A. certificate (1974). Photo. | 5000 | 6000 | |
| 111 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1872 crested envelope from Government House to New Bedford, Massachussetts, franked 1863-72 6d. pair paying 1s. per 1/2oz. rate to U.S.A., good light “B64” cancellations with red London Paid Nov. 13 and New York Paid All Dec. 7 transit datestamps, red ms. “11d” and “2/CENTS” accountancy marks, backstamped Seychelles code B c.d.s. of “OC 23/72”, carried by Ligne T steamer “Danube” to Aden and thence by the “Pei-Ho” en route to Marseilles, slight cover imperfections but rare and attractive. Ex Winchester. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | |
| 112 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1879 (Jan. 23) envelope to Long Plain, Massachussetts, franked 25c. on 6d. pale blue, cancelled fine “B64” and additionally tied by red London Paid transit of “1 MR 79”, backstamped fine Seychelles “JA 23/79” code B despatch and New York Mar. 32 transit, the envelope slightly foreshortened at left, otherwise fine and attractive. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | 1550 |
| 113 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1881 (Sept. 26) envelope to T. MacKinnon in England, franked 1878 17c. on 4d. rose, just tied by good “B64” with fine code B despatch c.d.s. at left, backstamped Thrapston Oct. 26 arrival, and with ms. note at left “Coll. Ch. Gordon/ansd. Decr. 8 1881”, attractive. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | 1500 |
| 114 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1882 (Mar. 25) envelope from Government House to Sir Henry Barkly in London, franked 1879-80 17c. rose (2) paying double U.P.U. rate, cancelled good to fine “B64” cancellations with fine Seychelles despatch of “MR 25/82” alongside, backstamped “AP 15/82” arrival, part flap missing and slight soiling. Rare. Ex Harmers sale 1.5.1980. Photo. | 2500 | 3000 | 1900 |
| 115 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1883 (Nov. 9) envelope to Bordeaux, franked SIXTEEN CENTS on 17c. rose, reduced U.P.U. rate, lightly cancelled with Seychelles “NO 9/83” despatch without code (believed latest recorded date of use) and partly indistinct “10/NOV/83” Ligne T datestamp having been carried by the “Sydney”, backstamped Nov. 27 arrival, the envelope restored but scarce, being from the first mail since July during the period of smallpox epidemic. Ex Farmer and Harmers sale 2.5.1984. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | |
| 116 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1884 (July 11) envelope to Lady Barkly in London, franked SIXTEEN CENTS on 17c. rose, reduced U.P.U. rate, cancelled fine “B64” with Seychelles despatch code C (reversed) alongside, backstamped Aug. 1 arrival. Ex Dale Lichtenstein. Photo. * | 1500 | 2000 | 1650 |
| 117 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1884 (Dec. 29) front to Amiens, France, bearing 1879-80 2c. Venetian red block of eight (2 x 4) paying 16c. rate, cancelled by fair to good light strikes of “B64” with Seychelles despatch c.d.s. without code and indistinct red Ligne T datestamp below, one pair crossed by fold and some trivial toning at top, otherwise mainly fine and an exceptional franking. B.P.A. certificate (1994). Photo. | 2500 | 3000 | |
| 118 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1886 (Feb.) envelope to Port Louis, Mauritius, with imprint of the Australian Steam Soap Works, D’Estampes & Co., Manufacturers, Works at Port Louis & Seychelles, Mauritius on flap, franked 1883-90 4c. orange horizontal pair paying 8c. rate, lightly cancelled “B64”, with unclear Seychelles despatch c.d.s. (code C sideways) below, and backstamped Mar. 4 arrival, attractive. Ex Gibson. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | |
| 119 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1886 (Feb.) envelope to Forrest Side, Curepipe, Mauritius (surname deleted), franked 1883-90 4c. orange horizontal pair paying 8c. rate, cancelled fine single strike of “B64” with Forrest Side “MR 5/86” alongside, and backstamped Mauritius Mar. 4 and Curepipe Mar. 5, the envelope torn at foot on opening nevertheless attractive. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | |
| 120 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1887 (Feb. 23) envelope to Port Louis, Mauritius, with imprint of the Australian Steam Soap Works D’Estampes & Co., Manufacturers, Works at Port Louis & Seychelles, Mauritius on flap, franked 1879-80 8c. blue, lightly cancelled two strikes of “B64”, with fine Seychelles despatch c.d.s. without code alongside, and backstamped Mar. 2 arrival, slight creasing. otherwise fine and attractive. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | |
| 121 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1887 (Mar. 23) envelope with Estampes handstamp at left, registered to Port Louis, Mauritius, bearing 1885 16c. chestnut, cancelled fine “B64”, with fine Seychellles c.d.s. code C sideways alongside, two strikes of large “R” in circle, red Mar. 30 Mauritius registered oval arrival datestamp, slight creasing, otherwise fine. Photo. | 1600 | 2000 | 1350 |
| 122 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1888 (Jan. 17) envelope to Sir Henry Barkly in London, franked 1883-80 16c. paying 1/2oz. rate to United Kingdom, good “B64” strike and with fine “17 JA/88” Seychelles code C c.d.s. below, carried by the Ligne T steamer “Sydney” to Marseilles, backstamped London Feb. 3 arrival. Ex Kenneth Holt and Winchester. Photo. | 2500 | 3000 | |
| 123 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1888 (July 29) envelope from Government House to Sir Henry Barkly in London, franked 1883-80 16c. pair paying double 1/2oz. rate to United Kingdom, cancelled fair to good “B64” strikes with fine Seychelles “29 JY/88” code C c.d.s. alongside, some creasing and flap missing but rare. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | |
| 124 | Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: The "B64" Cancellation on Covers: 1890 (Feb. 14) envelope endorsed “Via Aden & Marseille/Per Steamer Sydney” to London, franked 4c. carmine strip of four paying 16c. rate, cancelled four light but neat strikes of “B64” and aditionally tied by code C sideways “14 FE/90” c.d.s., backstamped red London arrival of Mar. 4, some minor damage mainly to reverse, nevertheless rare and attractive. Ex Lickfold. Photo. * | 2200 | 2500 | |
| 125 | Seychelles: Mauritius Used in Seychelles: Postal Stationery: 1879 2c. brown postcard cancelled “B64” with local address and message in pencil. See Hopson & McCloy pp. 117-118. B.P.A. certificate (1977). Photo. | 500 | 600 | 500 |
| 126 | Seychelles: Mauritius Used in Seychelles: Postal Stationery: 1879 4c. on 8c. blue postcard cancelled fine “B64”, locally addressed to Cascade and with message both in pencil, ms. receiving date of “1/7/88”, fine. See Hopson & McCloy pp. 117-118. Philatelic Foundation certificate (1979). Photo. | 600 | 700 | 620 |
| 127 | Seychelles: Mauritius Used in Seychelles: Postal Stationery: 1879 6c. green postcard with circular intaglio “POST OFFICE/(Crown/VR/SEYCHELLES” seal in black at lower left, believed unique and thought to be a trial of the mailbag seal (see Hopson & McCloy, p.117). Ex Burnett and Winchester. Photo. | 300 | 350 | 380 |
| 128 | Seychelles: Mauritius Used in Seychelles: Postal Stationery: 1879 6c. green postcard to Mauritius, cancelled by fine “B64” with good “MR 26/82” c.d.s. (no code) alongside and Port Louis arrival of “AP 1/82” at left, the message on reverse comprehensively deleted, the card folded and faintly stained but rare. Ex Burnett and Lickfold. See Hopson & McCloy p. 118. Photo. | 1000 | 1200 | 750 |
| 129 | Seychelles: Mauritius Used in Seychelles: Postal Stationery: 1879 6c. green postcard to England, cancelled by light Seychelles c.d.s.’s puzzlingly with “DE” reversed, dated Jan 1st. 1886 on reverse with Port Louis “JA 8/86” transit backstamp, some creasing and small tears but rare. Ex Phillips sale 26.11.1987. See Hopson & McCloy p. 118. Photo. | 1000 | 1200 | |
| 130 | Seychelles: Mauritius Used in Seychelles: Postal Stationery: 1879 6c. green postcard to Leipzig, Germany, lightly cancelled “B64” and with fine “25 JU/86” code C sideways c.d.s. at lower left. Ex Spink sale 6.4.2000. See Hopson & McCloy p. 118. Photo. * | 1200 | 1400 | |
| 131 | Seychelles: Mauritius Used in Seychelles: The Seychelles C.D.S.: 1882 4c. orange with fine “28 FE/84” code C c.d.s., bend at right, otherwise fine and rare. Known only between Feb. 25 and Feb. 29 1884, it is thought that the c.d.s. was employed during temporary unavailability of the “B64” cancellation. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 220 |
| 132 | Seychelles: Mauritius Used in Seychelles: The Seychelles C.D.S.: 1883 SIXTEEN CENTS on 17c. rose with fine “28 FE/84” code C c.d.s., bend at foot, otherwise fine and rare. Known only between Feb. 25 and Feb. 29 1884, it is thought that the c.d.s. was employed during temporary unavailability of the “B64” cancellation. Ex Farmer and Stanley Gibbons sale 12.4.1984. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 200 |
| 133 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1895 1c. imperf. essay in light green, solid numeral, with handpainted country name, affixed to small piece of thin card ex De La Rue archives, initialled in red ink in upper margin. Attractive and rare. The 1c. value never issued. Ex. Robson Lowe sale, 9.11.1976 and Burnett (1978). Photo. | 1500 | 2000 | |
| 134 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1895 1c. imperf. essay in deep grey, solid numeral, with handpainted country name, affixed to small piece of thin card ex De La Rue archives, initialled in red ink in upper margin. Attractive and rare. The 1c. value never issued. Ex. Robson Lowe sale, 9.11.1976 and Burnett (1978). Photo. | 1500 | 2000 | |
| 135 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1899 (Dec.) 2c. imperf. colour trial in orange-brown on unwatermarked paper, white numeral, fine with gum. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 210 |
| 136 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 3c. imperf. colour trial in pale olive-green and carmine on unwatermarked paper, white numeral, affixed to card, fine. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 180 |
| 137 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 3c. imperf. colour trial in black on unwatermarked paper, white numeral, fine with part gum. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 150 |
| 138 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 3c. imperf. colour trial in black and carmine (similar to 1900 1r.50) on unwatermarked paper, white numeral, fine without gum. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 150 |
| 139 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 3c. imperf. colour trial in black and violet on unwatermarked paper, white numeral, fine with part gum. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 150 |
| 140 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1899 (Sept.) 3c. die II imperf. colour trials (5) in black and carmine, violet, brown-purple and blue, yellow and carmine, and sage-green and black respectively, white numerals, affixed to piece of De La Rue Appendix sheet (157 x 82mm.) dated and headed “Sept. 4th. 1899/Seychelles Req. 21/1899/Appendix B”. Ex. Robson Lowe sale, 9.11.1976, Burnett (1978), Dr. G. Latto (1993). Photo. | 1500 | 2000 | 1250 |
| 141 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 10c. die proof of name and value tablet, in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “25 OCT. 89”. Photo. | 150 | 200 | 190 |
| 142 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 16c. die proof of name and value tablet, in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “25 OCT. 89”. Photo. | 150 | 200 | 160 |
| 143 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in bright mauve and blue on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, fine with part gum. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 170 |
| 144 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in violet and blue-green on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, fine with part gum. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 180 |
| 145 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in sage-green and violet (similar to 1893 15c.) on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, fine with part gum. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 180 |
| 146 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in sage-green and red, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 150 |
| 147 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in black and chestnut on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, fine with part gum. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 150 |
| 148 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in black and chestnut on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, without gum, corner bend from earlier affixing point, otherwise fine. Photo. | 200 | 250 | |
| 149 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in black and chestnut on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 150 |
| 150 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in black and blue-green on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 190 |
| 151 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in black on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 170 |
| 152 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in yellow and blue-green on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 170 |
| 153 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in yellow and blue on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 170 |
| 154 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in yellow and carmine on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 170 |
| 155 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in deep purple and blue-green on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 160 |
| 156 | Seychelles: 1889-1900 Key Plate “POSTAGE/POSTAGE” Proofs and Essays: 1r. imperf. colour trial in deep purple and blue (similar to 1890 8c.) on unwatermarked paper, solid numeral, affixed to small piece, fine. Ex. Dr. G. Latto. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 170 |
| 157 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: Selection overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), comprising 1890 die I 2c. to 96c., die II 2c. (pair) to 13c., 1893 3c. to 45c., and 1897-1900 2c. to 2r.25, mainly fine with gum. (27) | 200 | 220 | 270 |
| 158 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: The selection of Plate no. examples comprising Plate 1 1890 die I 96c. (used with “B64” cancellation), Plate 2 1892 die II 2c. corner block of twelve and single, 4c. corner block of four and single,, 10c., 13c. pair and single, 16c., 1897-1900 2c. pair, 6c., 15c. pair and single, 18c., 75c., Plate 3 1897-1900 2c. corner strip of three and 6c. pair, mostly good to fine mint. (17 items) | 250 | 300 | 260 |
| 159 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: Mint selection, incl. 1890 die I (2), 1892 die II (3), 1893 (2) and 1897-1900 (2) sets, mainly good to fine. (67) | 200 | 250 | 280 |
| 160 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: Used selection, incl. 1890 die I to 48c. (3), 96c. (2), 1892 die II to 16c. (5), 1893 to 45c. (2), 1897-1900 to 2r.25 (2), mainly good to fine. (107) | 160 | 200 | 190 |
| 161 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: The selection cancelled “B64”, incl. 1890 die I 2c. to 96c., 1893 values to 15c. on 16c. die II, and later issues with 1906 values to 1r.50, 2r.25 and 1913 45c., strikes and condition mainly goood to fine. (33) | 100 | 120 | 70 |
| 162 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: 1893 New Values: 3c. to 45c. set of four overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), each in a marginal horizontal strip of five, six stamps showing varieties in the overprinted noted, one 45c. with fault at top, otherwise mainly fine with gum, scarce multiples. S.G. 22s-25s. Photo. * | 300 | 350 | 300 |
| 163 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: 1893 New Values: 3c. to 45c. set of four overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), each in a horizontal pair, fine with gum, scarce multiples. S.G. 22s-25s. Photo. * | 120 | 140 | 120 |
| 164 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: 1897-1900 2c. to 2r.25 set of nine overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), mainly fine with gum. S.G. 28s-36s, cat. £225. | 70 | 90 | 55 |
| 165 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: 1897-1900 2c. to 2r.25 set of nine overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), some imperfections, most fine with gum. S.G. 28s-36s, cat. £225. * | 50 | 70 | |
| 166 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: 1897-1900, the 1897 18c., 36c. and 1r. new values (replacing Provisional issues) overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), each in a vertical strip of five as supplied to the U.P.U., some minor gum staining, otherwise fine with full gum and rare multiples. S.G. 31s, 32s, 34s. Photo. * | 250 | 300 | 260 |
| 167 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: 1897-1900 75c. yellow and violet, showing repaired “S” [Left pane, R. 7/3], mint, fine. S.G. 33a, cat. £450. Photo. | 150 | 170 | 200 |
| 168 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: 1897-1900 1r.50 grey and carmine, showing repaired “S” [Left pane, R. 7/3], mint, fine. S.G. 35a, cat. £475. Photo. | 160 | 180 | 230 |
| 169 | Seychelles: 1890-1900 Key Plate Issues: 1897-1900 2r.25 bright mauve and green, showing repaired “S” [Left pane, R. 7/3], mint, fine. S.G. 36a, cat. £650. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 350 |
| 170 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c., a complete mint sheet of 120, some toning, separation and reinforcement, but showing gradual inking of surcharge, etc. S.G. 15. * | 80 | 100 | 60 |
| 171 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c. mint (11), used (7) showing a range of surcharge type varieties and positional variations, also surcharge inverted unused and used (slight creasing), the last with B.P.A. certificate (1963), fair to fine. (19) S.G. 15, vars, 15a. | 120 | 150 | 90 |
| 172 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c. carmine and green, a block of four with all showing traces of doubling of surcharge, cancelled “FE 5/ 10” c.d.s.’s. S.G. 15 var. Photo. | 600 | 700 | |
| 173 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c. carmine and green, variety surcharge inverted, mint, fine and fresh. S.G. 15a, cat. £300. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 120 |
| 174 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c. carmine and green, variety surcharge inverted, lightly cancelled “B64”, fine. S.G. 15a, cat. £375. R.P.S. certificate (1954). Photo. | 140 | 160 | 130 |
| 175 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c. carmine and green, variety surcharge double, mint, some repainting at left and other faults. S.G. 15b, cat. £475. Ex. Stanley Gibbons sale, 12.4.1984. Photo. | 80 | 100 | |
| 176 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c. carmine and green, mint interpanneau strip of four, the second stamp showing surcharge double (wide, partly on interpane), some reinforcement. Rare. S.G. 15b. B.P.A. certificate (1979). Photo. “This occurred when the right hand pane of a sheet was passed through the press out of alignment, shifting the entire setting one column to the left - the rightmost stamp of each row received no overprint, and the overprint which should have been on the leftmost stamp of the pane appears straddling the perforations between the rightmost stamp of the left hand pane and the gutter between the panes. There are several pairs and strips of three, four or five known showing the cross-gutter double, ...” (J.K. Weiss, from Seychelles: Postal History and Postage Stamps to 1976 by Sue Hopson & Brian McCloy, I.O.S.C. 2002) |
1000 | 1200 | 1000 |
| 177 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c. carmine and green, mint example from the foot of the sheet showing grossly misplaced surcharge resulting in impression in lower margin, some toning at top. S.G. 15 var. R.P.S. certificate (1976). Ex. Melville-Smith, Fritz Muller (Sotheby’s, 1988) and Spink sale, 20.7.2000. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 180 |
| 178 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 3c. on 4c. carmine and green, an example from the foot of the sheet showing grossly misplaced surcharge resulting in impression in lower margin, large part original gum, small tone spot at top. S.G. 15 var. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 210 |
| 179 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 12c. on 16c. die I, mint (7, incl. plate no. example) and used (7, incl. a block), die II mint (6, incl. a block) and used (9) showing a range of damaged letters, etc., also die I surcharge inverted mint (officially defaced by red ink line) and used (slight thin), mainly good to fine. (31) S.G. 16, 17, vars. | 120 | 150 | 90 |
| 180 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 12c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, variety surcharge inverted, mint, fine. S.G. 16a, cat. £450. R.P.S. certificate (1966). Ex. Moon and Stanley Gibbons sale, 12.4.1984. Photo. | 160 | 180 | 160 |
| 181 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 12c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, variety surcharge inverted, mint, fine. S.G. 16a, cat. £450. B.P.A. certificate (2004). Photo. | 150 | 170 | 210 |
| 182 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 12c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, variety surcharge double, mint, fine. Rare, one of only two recorded mint examples, the other being in the Royal collection. S.G. 16b, cat. £9,000 as used. B.P.A. certificates (1947 and 2004). Photo. | 5000 | 6000 | 9000 |
| 183 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 12c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, mint example showing traces only of “cents” at foot, one perf. slightly pulled, otherwise fine. R.P.S. certificate (1993) notes “surcharge as type 2, but variety “cents” omitted - unused - is genuine misplaced surcharge.” S.G. 16 var. Ex. R.A.F. Winchester. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 60 |
| 184 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 12c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, mint example from the upper row of the pane, with grossly misplaced surcharge resulting in “cents” completely omitted, fine. R.P.S. certificate (1970) notes “genuine misplaced surcharge.” S.G. 16 var. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 150 |
| 185 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 12c. on 16c. die II, two mint and one unused (slight faults) showing three variations of the “cents” over “12” variety due to vertically misaligned impression. S.G. 17vars. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 160 |
| 186 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 12c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die II, an unused example with interpanneau margin at right and showing double surcharge partly in margin, some faults but rare. Although B.P.A. certificate (1950) notes “surcharge double ... is a clandestine printing made from the genuine type.” there would appear to be no confirmation of this assessment of its status, a more probable explanation being the misplacement to the left of the forme applied to the right pane as occurred on the 3c. on 4c. value. S.G. 17a, cat. £4,500. Ex Winchester. Photo. | 800 | 1000 | |
| 187 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. die I mint (26, incl. a block of ten and plate no. corner strip and pair), used (6), die II mint (10, incl. a block) and used (5), showing damaged letters, spacing variations, etc., mainly good to fine. (47) S.G. 18, 19, vars. | 100 | 120 | 90 |
| 188 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, variety surcharge inverted, lightly hinged, fine. S.G. 18a, cat. £325. B.P.A. certificate (1990). Photo. | 120 | 140 | 130 |
| 189 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, variety surcharge inverted, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 18a, cat. £325. B.P.A. certificate (1971). Photo. | 100 | 120 | |
| 190 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, variety surcharge inverted, cancelled “24 AP/93”, fine. S.G. 18a, cat. £300. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 100 |
| 191 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, variety surcharge double, mint, fine. S.G. 18b, cat. £1,100. Photo. | 350 | 400 | |
| 192 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. die I, variety surcharge double, mint, a few trivial surface scrapes, otherwise very fine. S.G. 18b, cat. £1,100. Photo. | 300 | 350 | |
| 193 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die II, variety surcharge inverted and misplaced, mint, treated to remove pen line, slight faults but a useful reference example. S.G. 19a, cat. £400. B.P.A. certificate (2004). | 40 | 50 | |
| 194 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die II, variety surcharge double, mint, fine. S.G. 19b, cat. £650. R.P.S. certificate (1956). Photo. | 200 | 250 | 190 |
| 195 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 15c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die II, variety surcharge double (close coincidence), used, fine. S.G. 19b, cat. £700. Photo. | 200 | 250 | |
| 196 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 45c. on 48c. ochre and green mint block of four with upper right stamp showing extensive damage to surcharge typeface, singles mint (6, one the deep shade), and used (4, one with plate no. cancelled “B64”), good to fine. (14) S.G. 20, vars. | 80 | 100 | 95 |
| 197 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 45c. on 48c. ochre and green, a mint example showing surcharge grossly misplaced resulting in “cents” above “45”, fine. S.G. 20 var. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 120 |
| 198 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 90c. on 96c. mint (7, one with spaced “t” in “cents”) and used (3, one with short tail to “c”), good to fine. (9) S.G. 21, vars. | 100 | 120 | 85 |
| 199 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 90c. on 96c. mauve and carmine, a lightly hinged example showing wide “0”, fine. S.G. 21a, cat. £225. Photo. | 70 | 90 | |
| 200 | Seychelles: 1893 Provisional Surcharges: 90c. on 96c. mauve and carmine showing wide “0” and raised “c” in “cents”, mint, fine. S.G. 21a var. Photo. | 80 | 100 | |