Number of results: 168


1438

 

Sale number: 17

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Oct. 20) Uganda 1a. Postal Stationery postcard addressed to Nairobi with added 1915 (Sept.) ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle 24pesa vermilion on buff, canclled in blue, rare. S.G. M21. Brandon certificate (2002). Photo.

Price Realised £1200


1368

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) handstamped in reddish violet, on German East Africa 21/2h. to 3r. set, mint, the 3r. has slightly toned gum, otherwise fine, exceedingly rare. Enzo Diena Certificate (1990), the 20h. has B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G.M1C-M10C, £20,360. Photo.

Price Realised £12000


1369

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 21/2h. brown and 71/2h. carmine, both overprinted in violet, handstamped from the original type but at a later date, fine mint. Both with B.P.A. Certificates (1984).

Price Realised £120


1370

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 21/2h brown, overprinted in black, fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G. M1A, cat £500. Photo.

Price Realised £780


1371

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 4h green, overprinted in black, a fine fresh mint example. B.P.A. Certificate (1976). S.G. M2A, cat £600. Photo.

Price Realised £400


1372

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 4h green, overprinted in reddish violet, in a mint block of four from base of sheet, one with variety overprint omitted, some staining, otherwise fine and rare. Holcombe Certificate (1990). S.G. M2C, a, cat £3,350. Photo.

Price Realised £1600


1373

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 4h green, overprinted in reddish violet, in a mint vertical pair from bottom of sheet, one with variety overprint omitted but with ink initials ''JDM'' (J.D. Mackay who was the Governor), added, some staining, otherwise fine and rare. Giesecke Certificate (1973). S.G. M2C, a, cat £2,750. Photo.

Price Realised £1800


1374

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 71/2h carmine, overprinted in black, a fine fresh unmounted mint example from top of sheet. S.G. M3A, cat £425. Photo.

Price Realised £230


1375

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 71/2h. carmine, overprinted in deep purple, a fine fresh mint example. B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G. M3B, cat £475. Photo.

Price Realised £400


1376

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 71/2h carmine, overprinted in reddish violet, in a mint horizontal pair from bottom of sheet, one with variety overprint omitted but with ink initials ''JDM'' (J.D. Mackay who was the Governor), added, some staining, otherwise fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1968). S.G. M3Ca, cat £2,250. Photo.

Price Realised £1600


1377

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 15h ultramarine, overprinted in black, a fine fresh mint example. S.G. M4A, cat £450. Photo.

Price Realised £180


1378

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 15h. ultramarine, overprinted in deep purple, a fine fresh mint example. B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G. M4B, cat £650. Photo.

Price Realised £400


1379

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 20h black and red on yellow, overprinted in black, a fine fresh mint example. S.G. M5A, cat £650. Photo.

Price Realised £220


1380

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 20h. black and red on yellow, overprinted in deep purple, a fine fresh mint example. B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G. M5B, cat £750. Photo.

Price Realised £400


1381

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 30h black and carmine, overprinted in black, a fine fresh mint example. S.G. M6A, cat £750. Photo.

Price Realised £320


1382

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 45h black and mauve, overprinted in black, a fine fresh mint example. Holcombe opinion. S.G. M7A, cat £750. Photo.

Price Realised £350


1383

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 45h. black and mauve, overprinted in deep purple, a fine fresh mint example, rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G. M7B, cat £950. Photo.

Price Realised £600


1384

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 1r. carmine, overprinted in black, a fine mint example from left of sheet, very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). S.G. M8A, cat £7,500. Photo.

Price Realised £6500


1385

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) 2r. green, overprinted in black, a mint example, slightly toned, exceedingly rare as only five were printed. R.P.S. Certificate (1999) and Brandon Certificate (1998). S.G. M9A, cat £8,500. Photo.

Price Realised £6500


1386

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) 6c. on 4h. green, a mint example, small tone spot, otherwise fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1991). S.G. M12, cat £1,400. Photo.

Price Realised £1450


1387

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) 6c. on 71/2h. carmine, a fine fresh mint example, rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1999) and Holcombe opinion (1996). S.G. M13, cat £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £1350


1388

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) 6c. on 15h. ultramarine, a fine fresh mint example, rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). S.G. M14, cat £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £720


1389

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) 6c. on 20h. black and red on yellow, a fine fresh unmounted mint example from lower-left corner of sheet, rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1991). S.G. M15, cat £1,800. Photo.

Price Realised £1900


1390

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) 24p. vermilion on buff, a mint example, slightly toned, otherwise fine. S.G. M21, cat £750. Photo.

Price Realised £260


1391

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) 121/2h. drab, a mint example, minor tone spot, otherwise fine. Brandon Certificate (1992). S.G. M22, cat £800. Photo.

Price Realised £230


1392

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) 121/2h, drab, a mint vertical pair, lower stamp with variety without handstamp, one has small tone spot, otherwise fine and extremely rare as only two pairs have been recorded, Holcombe Certificate (1990). S.G. M22a, cat £5,000. Photo.

Price Realised £8000


1393

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) 25h. green, a mint example, a few tone spots, otherwise fine. S.G. M23, cat £800. Photo.

Price Realised £420


1394

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) 50h. slate, a mint example, minor traces of toning, otherwise fine. S.G. M24, cat £800. Photo.

Price Realised £420


1395

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) 1r. lilac, a mint example, a few tone spots, otherwise fine. S.G. M25, cat £800. Photo.

Price Realised £400


1396

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) ''Ubersetzungs-Gebühren'' 25h. grey, a fine and fresh mint corner example. Holcombe opinion (1989). S.G. M26, cat £800. Photo.

Price Realised £300


1397

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) overprinted on India I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set, all fine mint. (10). S.G. M33-M42, cat £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £850


1398

 

Sale number: 30

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1916 (Oct.) overprinted on India I.E.F. 3p. to 12a., mainly fine mint. (9). S.G. M43-M51, cat £1,550. Photo.

Price Realised £880


1362

 

Sale number: 31

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) Type I ''G. R./MAFIA'' handstamp in lilac, 15h. ultramarine, an unmounted mint block of four from left of sheet, some bends, one stamp with faint toe spot on gum and perf separation from margin, rare multiple. Brandon Certificate (1995). S.G. M4C, cat £680+. Photo.

Price Realised £80


1363

 

Sale number: 31

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) Type I ''G. R./MAFIA'' handstamp in black 30h. black and carmine, unmounted mint, slight gum toning, otherwise fine. S.G. M6A, cat £750. Photo.

Price Realised £90


1364

 

Sale number: 31

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G. R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet on 21/2h. brown, mint, corner crease at upper left, otherwise fine, handstamped D. Field on reverse. S.G. M11, cat £1,400. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1365

 

Sale number: 31

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G. R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in blue on 20h. black and red on yellow, on small piece, the handstamp weak and with faintest traces only of cancellation which we are unable to guarantee. S.G. M15, cat £2,000 as used. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1366

 

Sale number: 31

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green on 25h. dull green, mint, rather heavily mounted, a few short perfs at foot. S.G. M23, cat £800. Photo.

Price Realised £90


1367

 

Sale number: 31

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: Cancellations: East Africa and Uganda ''G.E.A.'' overprint 1c., 3c., 6c., 15c., 25c. and 50c., each used on piece with complete strike of Mafia double ring ''JU 21/1918'' c.d.s., 1r. vertical pair both with central ''JA 7/1919'' double ring c.d.s., also India ''I.E.F.'' overprint 1/2a. pair and 1a. strip of three on small separate piece cancelled by Mafia single ring c.d.s., the former with single strike in blue ''OC 13/16'', the latter with two strikes in black ''27 JA/17''.

Price Realised £110


3439

 

Sale number: 35

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1917 stampless envelope (with embossed arms of Zanzibar Government), endorsed ''ON ACTIVE SERVICE'' and addressed to George J. King in Lewisham, countersigned by Lieutenant Wing, Financial Officer on Mafia, containing Great Britain 1912-24 1d. pair, both with type M5 ''G. R./Post/MAFIA'' handstamp in dull blue, affixed to unused envelope, together with 1d. Downey head letter card similarly handstamped. Both items folded vertically in order to fit into the covering envelope, the letter card with a few minor tone spots. The accompanying letter dated ''8/3/17'' confirms ''I am enclosing a few stamps of different values of Mafia. I regret I have no Field service cords.'' (sic.). An important discovery, these items are believed to be the only known examples of the use of the Mafia handstamp on Great Britain stamps and stationery.

Price Realised £2900


1071

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) Type 1 ''G. R./MAFIA'' handstamp on Zanzibar 1c. grey, in violet, fine unused. Possibly a trial or proof, see note after S.G. M10, very rare. B.P.A. certificate (1995). Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1072

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) Type 1 ''G. R./MAFIA'' handstamp on Zanzibar 6c. rose-carmine, in violet, fine unused. Possibly a trial or proof, see note after S.G. M10, very rare. B.P.A. certificate (1987). Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1073

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) Type 1 ''G. R./MAFIA'' handstamp on India I.E.F. 1/2a. and 1a., in violet, fine mint. Possibly a trial or proof, see note after S.G. M10. Photo.

Price Realised £150


1074

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Jan.) Type 1 ''G. R./MAFIA'' handstamp on India I.E.F. 1/2a. and 1a., in violet, fine marginal mint. Possibly a trial or proof, see note after S.G. M10. B.P.A. certificate (2001). Photo.

Price Realised £190


1075

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G.R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet on one India I.E.F. 1/2a. in a pair, this mark is known used as a prepaid mark without stamps. Holcombe certificate (1995). Photo.

Price Realised £400


1076

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G.R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet on India I.E.F. 1a., this mark is known used as a prepaid mark without stamps. B.P.A. certificate (1985). Photo.

Price Realised £270


1077

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G.R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet, used on philatelic envelope with Zanzibar c.d.s. alongside, this mark is known used as a prepaid mark without stamps. Photo.

Price Realised £450


1078

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G.R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet on 1915 (July 15) envelope (faults) with ''OPENED BY CENSOR/UNDER/MARTIAL LAW'' label, this mark is known used as a prepaid mark without stamps. Photo.

Price Realised £350


1079

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G.R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet on 1915 (Nov. 10) envelope (faults) with ''OPENED BY CENSOR/UNDER/MARTIAL LAW'' label, this mark is known used as a prepaid mark without stamps. B.P.A. certificate (1982). Photo.

Price Realised £230


1080

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G.R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet, examples on unused O.H.M.S. envelope, applied by favour. R.P.S. certificate (2001). Photo.

Price Realised £150


1081

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G.R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet on 1915 (May 24) front, this mark is known used as a prepaid mark without stamps.Photo.

Price Realised £220


1082

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (May) Type 2 ''G.R./POST/6 CENTS/MAFIA'' handstamp in violet, five examples used on pieces, this mark is known used as a prepaid mark without stamps. Photo.

Price Realised £110


1083

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green, on 121/2h. drab, used with manuscript cancellation. B.P.A. certificate (1996). S.G. M22, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £210


1084

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green, on 121/2h. drab, used with manuscript cancellation. B.P.A. certificate (1996). S.G. M22, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £210


1085

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp on Zanzibar 1c., 6c., 10c., 12c. and 15c. in black (10c. in red), good to fine mint, extremely rare. Photo.

Price Realised £380


1086

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green additionally handstamped type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' in violet, on 24p. vermilion, used with manuscript cancellation, toned, otherwise fine. B.P.A. certificate (1996). S.G. M27, cat. £1,200. Photo.

Price Realised £190


1087

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green additionally handstamped type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' in violet, on 24p vermilion with violet handstamp inverted, used part Mafia cancellation and manuscript date. R.P.S. certificate (1997). S.G. M27 var. Photo.

Price Realised £300


1088

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green, additionally handstamped type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' in violet, on 121/2h. drab, used with part Mafia cancellation. B.P.A. certificate (1996). S.G. M28, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £270


1089

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green additionally handstamped type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' in violet, on 121/2h. drab, used on piece with part Mafia cancellation and manuscript date. S.G. M28, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £260


1090

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green additionally handstamped type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' in violet, on 25h. dull green, used with manuscript cancellation. B.P.A. certificate (1996). S.G. M29, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £260


1091

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green additionally handstamped type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' in violet, on 50h. slate, used with manuscript cancellation, and part Mafia c.d.s. B.P.A. certificate (1996). S.G. M30, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £300


1092

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 3 ''O.H.B.M.S./MAFIA'' in circle handstamp in bluish green additionally handstamped type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' in violet, on 1r. lilac, used with manuscript cancellation, and part Mafia c.d.s. B.P.A. certificate (1996). S.G. M31, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Price Realised £380


1093

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) German East African 71/2h. carmine only handstamped ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' type M4 in violet, mint, extremely rare. Gibbs 60. B.P.A. certificate (1995). Photo.

Price Realised £680


1094

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) German East African fiscal 25h. dull green only handstamped ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' type M5 in blue, used on piece with part Mafia c.d.s., rare. Gibbbs 56. Photo.

Price Realised £160


1095

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) German East African fiscal 25h. grey only handstamped ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' type M5 in blue, used with part Mafia c.d.s. and manuscript date. R.P.S. certificate (1997) states ''undetermined status''. Photo.

Price Realised £150


1096

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set, 12a. few rust spots, 1r. creased, others good to fine mint. (10). All with B.P.A. certificates (Btwn. 1975 and 1991). S.G. M33-M42, cat £1,500. Photo.

Price Realised £500


1097

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set, 12a. and 1r. creased, others good to fine mint. (10). All with B.P.A. certificates (1993). S.G. M33-M42, cat £1,500. Photo.

Price Realised £450


1098

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set with additional 1/2a., 1r. has some paper adhering to gum, others good to fine mint. (11). B.P.A. certificate (1990). S.G. M33-M42, cat £1,500. Photo.

Price Realised £580


1099

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set, 1r. has slight crease, others good to fine mint. (10). S.G. M33-M42, cat £1,500. Photo.

Price Realised £450


1100

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set, 1r. slightly toned, others good to fine mint. (10). B.P.A. certificates (1984 and 1991). S.G. M33-M42, cat £1,500. Photo.

Price Realised £480


1101

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. grey in a mint block of nine from the upper right corner of the sheet, slight diagonal crease, otherwise a fine and rare multiple. B.P.A. certificate (1990). S.G. M33. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1102

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. grey in a scarce mint horizontal strip of four from the top of the sheet, a few slight creases, otherwise fine. S.G. M33. B.P.A. certificate (1993). Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1103

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set (less 1a.), used together on very large 1916 (July 7th) ''ON ZANZIBAR GOVERNMENT SERVICE'' envelope, all tied by Zanzibar squared circles, cover has been heavily folded causing tearing, otherwise fine and very rare. S.G. M33, 34, 36-42 cat. £2,160 off cover. Photo.

Price Realised £1200


1104

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set (less 1a.), used together on very large 1916 (July 6) ''ON ZANZIBAR GOVERNMENT SERVICE'' envelope, all tied by Zanzibar squared circles, cover has been heavily folded causing slight tears, otherwise fine and very rare. S.G. M33, 34, 36-42 cat. £2,160 off cover. Photo.

Price Realised £950


1105

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. grey pair, 1a. aniline-carmine and 2a. 6p. (2), on 1916 (Oct.) envelope, registered to England, has blue crayon ''203'', mark, on reverse has Zanzibar, London. transit and receiving marks, rare. B.P.A. certificate (1981). Photo.

Price Realised £550


1106

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. grey with handstamp inverted, unused with paper adhering to reverse, pinholes and thin, scarce. B.P.A. certificate (1990). S.G. M33 var. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1107

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1/2a. green pair, 1a. aniline-carmine and 2a. 6p. (2), on 1916 (Oct.) envelope, registered to England, has blue crayon ''Mafia/203'', mark, on reverse has Zanzibar, London and Cranbrook transit and receiving marks, rare. Photo.

Price Realised £700


1108

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1/2a. green pair and 1a. aniline-carmine, handstamps (applied sideways) used as combined overprint and cancellation on 1916 (circa) envelope to Zanzibar, with ''OPENED BY CENSOR/UNDER//MARTIAL LAW'' label, rare. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1109

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1/2a. green (2) on 1916 envelope to Zanzibar with ''OPENED BY CENSOR/UNDER/MARTIAL LAW'' label, tied by boxed Censor cachet, also 1/2a. used on piece, tied by Zanzibar squared circle, dated ''FE 2 16'', rare. S.G.. M34. Photo.

Price Realised £230


1110

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1/2a. green to 2a.6p. selection of mainly varieties, incl. handstamps sideways, inverted, double, vertical pair one with handstamp inverted mint, 2a. unused pair with inverted handstamp and one without handstamp, most with B.P.A. certificates, etc., varied condition. (38).

Price Realised £1150


1111

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1/2a. green with handstamp sideways used pair and single, handstamp double used and pair used with triple handstamp, mainly fine. All with B.P.A. certificates (1959 and 1993). S.G. M34 var. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1112

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1/2a. green with inverted handstamp mint (2), used, also mint pair, one showing handstamp inverted, mainly fine. All with B.P.A. certificates (Btwn. 1990 and 1993). S.G. M34 var. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1113

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1a. aniline carmine, handstamp (applied sideways), on 1916 (July) envelope to Zanzibar, tied by Zanzibar squared circle, with ''OPENED BY CENSOR/UNDER//MARTIAL LAW'' label, rare. S.G. M35. Photo.

Price Realised £700


1114

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1a. aniline carmine used on 1916 (Feb. 19) envelope to India, with Zanzibar and Bombay transit and receiving marks alongside, rare. S.G. M35. B.P.A. certificate (1982). Photo.

Price Realised £420


1115

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1a. aniline-carmine, handstamp (applied sideways) used as combined overprint and cancellation, on 1916 (Mar.) envelope (slightly reduced at right) to Zanzibar, rare. Photo.

Price Realised £320


1116

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1a. aniline carmine, used on envelope ((reduced at right, tied by Zanzibar c.d.s. (date illegible), unusually no censor mark or label. S.G. M35. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1117

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1a. aniline-carmine, handstamp used as combined overprint and cancellation, on reverse of 1916 (July) envelope (portion missing at top-right) to Zanzibar, rare. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1118

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3a. orange with handstamp inverted mint (2) and used example with handstamp double, poor to fair. B.P.A. certificates (Btwn. 1959 and 1991). S.G. 38 var. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1119

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 4a. olive-green, used on piece, tied by ''MAFIA/14 AU/16'' c.d.s. in blue, some staining, otherwise fine. B.P.A. certificate (1993). S.G. M39, cat. £250. Photo.

Price Realised £110


1120

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 4a. olive-green with handstamp double, one inverted, unused, fine. Ex Bute. B.P.A. certificate (1993). S.G. M39 var. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1121

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 8a. deep magenta with handstamp inverted mint, handstamp double one inverted unused and one with double handstamp, one sideways used, good to fine. B.P.A. certificates (Btwn. 1959 and 1993). S.G. M40 var. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1122

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 12a. carmine-lake with handstamp inverted, mint (2) unused and discoloured, also another with handstamp sideways unused with faults. B.P.A. certificates (Btwn. 1959 and 1993) and R.P.S. certificate (1979). S.G. M41 var. Photo.

Price Realised £150


1123

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 4 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1r. red-brown and deep blue-green with handstamp double, unused, slightly washed appearance, otherwise fine and rare. B.P.A. certificate (1959). S.G. M42 var. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1124

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 5 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set, mint, slightly toned, 1a. creased, otherwise fine for this. B.P.A. certificate (1990). S.G. M43-M52, cat. £2,250. Photo.

Price Realised £650


1125

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 5 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 8a., mainly fine mint. M43-M50. B.P.A. certificate (1991). Photo.

Price Realised £480


1126

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 5 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 1a. aniline carmine in a mint strip of five, toned, some faults and a number of split perfs. S.G. M43.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1127

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 5 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 8a., unused, mainly fine. B.P.A. certificates (1993) for values to 3a. S.G. M43-M50. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD


1128

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 5 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 1r. set less 4a. and 12a. used, good to fine, rare. S.G. M43-48, M50, M52, cat. £1,970. Photo.

Price Realised £620


1129

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 5 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 8a., good to fine used, the 3p. with Brandon certificate (1995). S.G. M43-M50. Photo.

Price Realised £270


1130

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 5 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p., 1/2a. and 1a used on 1917 (Aug. 28) envelope to England, tied by Zanzibar squared circles and with circular ''PASSED BY CENSOR'' cachet. S.G. M43, 44, 45. Photo.

Price Realised £270


1131

 

Sale number: 47

Tanganyika: Mafia Island: 1915 (Sept.) Type 5 ''G.R./POST/MAFIA'' handstamp on I.E.F. 3p. to 12a., used on envelope (part of flap missing) to South Africa, all tied by ''MAFIA/JU 30/1915'' c.d.s.'s in violet, one stamp (possibly the 1r.) removed. S.G. M43-M51, cat. £2,195 off cover. Photo.

Price Realised £700