1858/60: Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac in a horizontal pair, used on 1858 cover to London tied by two fine strikes of the St. George's "A15" obliterator in black. Reverse with double arc 'Grenada' datestamp in black (Aug 9) with month inverted and London arrival cds (Sept 1) in red. File folds away from the adhesives, a scarce and fine cover. Cert. BPA (1975).rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 21 March 1984, lot 1543; Collection Dr. R.P. Towers,...
Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1
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Corinphila Auction AG Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1
Corinphila Auction 284-290 May June 2022
The 284 - 290 Corinphila Auction will start Friday May 27th and will be continued Monday May 30th through to Saturday June 4th, 2022
Attention: There is NO Auction during the weekend Saturday 28th and Sunday May 29th
A wide range of classic material awaits you in six special catalogues and in our 'Europe & Overseas' catalogue. Already more than 30.000 pictures, especially of the collections, are online!
Auction Catalogues:
Catalogue 284: Europe & Overseas Lots 1-2239
Catalogue 285: British West Indies The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III) Lots 3001-4195
Catalogue 286: Great Britain The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part IV) Lots 4501-4803
Catalogue 287: British West Africa The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I) Lots 5001-5358
Catalogue 288: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part IV) Lots 6001-6821
Catalogue 289: Switzerland – The Erivan Collection (part IV) Lots 7001-7034
Catalogue 290: Switzerland & Liechtenstein 7101- 7670 + 8001-8828
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Friday May 27. 2022 |
Catalogue 285 |
British West Indies The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III) |
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09.00 h |
Lot 3001-3611 |
Antigua - Dominica |
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15.00 h |
Lot 3612-4195 |
Grenada - Turks & Caicos Islands |
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No Auction during the weekend May 28th/29th |
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Monday May 30. 2022 |
Catalogue 284 |
Europe & Overseas |
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09.00 h |
Lot 1 - 212 |
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Overseas: Azerbaijan - Yemen |
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Catalogue 286 |
Great Britain 1840–1910 The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part IV) |
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11.00 h |
Lot 4501-4803 |
Great Britain: 1840–1910 |
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Catalogue 287 |
British West Africa The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I) |
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14.30 h |
Lot 5001 - 5358 |
Gambia, Gold Coast, Nigeria: Lagos, Oil Rivers Protectorate, Niger Coast Protectorate, Northern Nigeria, Southern Nigeria |
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Tuesday May 31. 2022 |
Catalogue 288 |
Europe & Overseas |
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09.00 h |
Lot 213-650 |
GB & Britisch Commonwealth incl. The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection with Aden and Kuwait |
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13.00 h |
Lot 651 - 1119 |
Americas (North, Central & South America), incl. Ecuador 1865–1872 – The 'GUAYAQUIL' Collection (part II) and Peru – The ‘ALPACA’ Collection (part II) |
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Wednesday June 1. 2022 |
Catalogue 284 |
Europe & Overseas |
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09.00 h |
Lot 1120 - 1489 |
Albania - Iceland, incl. Ballon Monté: The Flight of the „Ville d’Orléans“ The Svein Arne Hansen Collection (part II) |
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12.00 h |
Lot 1490 - 2039 |
Italy - Ukraine, incl. Austria and Austrian Levant |
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17.00 h |
Lot 2040 - 2079 |
Boy Scout's - The Late Alfred Scherb Collection (part II) |
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Lot 2080 - 2156 |
Literature – Special Collection |
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Thursday June 2. 2022 |
Catalogue 288 |
The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part IV) |
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09.00 h |
Lot 6001 - 6821 |
Italy, France, European Countries, South & Central America |
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Catalogue 288 |
Europe & Overseas |
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17.00 h |
Lot 2157 - 2239 |
Collections and Accumulations Worldwide |
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Friday June 3. 2022 |
Catalogue 290 |
Schweiz & Fürstentum Liechtenstein |
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09.00 h |
Lot 8001 - 8278 |
Sitzende Helvetia gezähnt, Ziffermuster, Stehende Helvetia, UPU, Schweiz ab 1907, Soldatenmarken, |
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11.30 h |
Lot 8279 - 8610 |
Flugpost Schweiz, Fürstentum Liechtenstein, inkl. Schweiz Flugpost – Die Sammlung ‚IKARUS‘ (Teil II) |
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15.00 h |
Lot 8611 - 8828 |
Sammlungen und Posten Schweiz: Vorphilatelie, Kantonalmarken, Rayon, Strubel, Sitzende Helvetia, Stehende Helvetia, diverse Schweiz |
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Samstag June 4. 2022 |
Catalogue 289 |
The ERIVAN Collection (part IV) |
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10.00 h |
Lot 7001 - 7034 |
Kantonalmarken, Ortspost, Poste Locale, Rayonmarken, Sitzende Helvetia (Strubel), Sitzende Helvetia gezähnt |
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Catalogue 290 |
Schweiz & Fürstentum Liechtenstein |
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11.00 h |
Lot 7101 - 7499 |
Vorphilatelie, Kantonalmarken, Ortspost, Poste Locale, Rayonmarken |
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15.30 h |
Lot 7500 - 7670 |
Sitzende Helvetia (Strubel) inkl. Strubel 1854 – 1863 – Nationale Gross-Gold Spezialsammlung (Teil II) |
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Lot #3613 - brit. colonies Grenada
First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 1 d. bluish green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, an unused example in a brilliant shade, fresh and very fine, part, lower half og. A magnificent example of this elusive shade, a very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1985) Gi = £ 4'500.rnProvenance: Collection Charlton Henry; Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 45.
Lot #3614 - brit. colonies Grenada
First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 1 d. bluish green, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, a used example cancelled by circular 'D' datestamp of St. Andrew's (May 1862) in black Gi = £ 300.
Lot #3615 - brit. colonies Grenada
1861: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 6 d. value in deep black on India paper applied to card (23 x 27 mm.), the completed design with framelines, fresh and very fine. An exceptional example of the engraver Jeens's work and a very rare Proof.
Lot #3616 - brit. colonies Grenada
First Issue, No Watermark 1861 (June 3): 6 d. lake-red, no wmk., rough perf. 14-16, an unused example in a lovely delicate pale shade, excellent centering and appearance, unused without gum. A rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 900.
Lot #3617 - brit. colonies Grenada
First Issue, No Watermark 1862 (June): Unissued 6 d. lake red, no wmk., perf. 11-12½, an unused block of four on wove paper, in the deep shade of the ex Joseph Hackmey block of six, light horizontal bend on lower pair, trace of thin at lower left corner, large part og. Rare and most attractive, the second largest recorded multiple Gi = £ 3'000+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 12-13 May 1981, lot 337.
Lot #3618 - brit. colonies Grenada
Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 1 d. green, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, an unused example of fine fresh colour, centred to lower right showing variety "Watermark Sideways", unmounted og. Rare, unlisted by Stanley Gibbons unused.
Lot #3619 - brit. colonies Grenada
Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 6 d. rose, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, a used horizontal pair used on 1863 cover to Glasgow, tied by "A15" obliterators in black with manuscript '11' credit in red crayon at left. Reverse with 'Grenada' despatch datestamp (Nov 24) in black and Glasgow arrival cds (Dec 16). 'London / Paid' transit cds on front in red (Dec 15). Sensible cover tear repaired at left but a most attractive usage...
Lot #3620 - brit. colonies Grenada
Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 6 d. orange-red, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, an unused example from base of sheet and showing the sheet marginal watermark, of fresh colour, gum cracks not affecting the appearance of a rare stamp Gi = £ 650.
Lot #3621 - brit. colonies Grenada
1873 (Jan): 1 d. deep green, wmk. Small Star sideways, clean cut perf. 15, an unused block of six (2 x 3), of marvellous fresh colour and appearance despite a small age stain from gum on fourth stamp, fresh and very fine, large part og. Ex Glossop, an impressive and very rare multiple Gi = £ 780+.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 83.
Lot #3622 - brit. colonies Grenada
1873/74: 1 d. blue-green green, wmk. Large Star sideways, Intermediate perf. 15, an unused block of four in a deep clear shade, fresh and very fine, marginal watermark lines at base, large part og. Superb appearance and a rare stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 440+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 377.rnrn
Lot #3623 - brit. colonies Grenada
1875: Die Proof by Perkins Bacon for the Revenue issue, printed on wove paper (50x 53 mm.) in a delightful shade of deep mauve, small scratch in the vignette at lower right not significantly affecting the appearance, rust spot at right of the paper has been sensibly cleaned. Handstamped on reverse with oval 'Perkins Bacon & Co. Ltd. / Engravers' cachet in violet. A beautiful Proof.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's,...
Lot #3624 - brit. colonies Grenada
Surcharge on Fiscal 1875 (July): 1 s. surcharged in blue on on deep mauve, an unused example, centred to left but of vibrant bright colour, variety "S in POSTAGE Inverted", fresh and very fine, large part og. A superb example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (2020) Gi = £ 4'000.
Lot #3625 - brit. colonies Grenada
Surcharge on Fiscal 1875 (July): 1 s. surcharged in blue on deep mauve, wmk. Large Star, perf. 14, a used block of six (2 x 3), of fine colour and well centred for the issue, lightly cancelled by "A15" St. George's obliterators in black. A rare stamp in a large multiple and the largest this describer has so far found Gi = £ 72+.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 101.
Lot #3626 - brit. colonies Grenada
Surcharge on Fiscal 1875 (July): 1 s. surcharged in blue on deep mauve, wmk. Large Star, perf. 14, a fine used example on 1879 entire letter to London (Baynes correspondence) cancelled by light "A15" obliterator in black. Reverse with 'Grenada' cds (April 27) of despatch and 'London / Paid' arrival (May 13) in red. Some minor file folds but a scarce stamp on letter.
Lot #3627 - brit. colonies Grenada
Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1878: 6 d. deep vermilion, wmk. Small Star sideways, intermediate perf. 15, an unused example of outstanding centering and colour, fresh and very fine, part og. Superb appearance. Cert. BPA (2020) Gi = £ 850.
Lot #3628 - brit. colonies Grenada
1881 (April): 1 d. green, wmk. Small Star sideways, rough perf. 14½, an unused block of four, corner marginal from lower left of sheet showing the marginal watermark lines, of lovely fresh appearance and rich colour, tiny surface spot otherwise fresh and very fine with protective hinges on large part og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 640+.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 127.
Lot #3629 - brit. colonies Grenada
Type 7 Surcharge 1881 (April): ½ d. deep mauve, wmk. Large Star sideways, an unused example with variety "POSTAGE / HALF-PENNY Double", the second surcharge to the right of the first, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 325.rnProvenance: SG; London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 414.
Lot #3630 - brit. colonies Grenada
Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Large Star, an unused block of four, marginal from base of the sheet, showing watermark letters (AGE of Postage) and lines, variety "Imperforate" with good margins all round and imperceptibly grazed at top right, fresh and very fine, large part og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'300+.rnProvenance: SG, London, 11-13 Oct 1978, lot 428.
Lot #3631 - brit. colonies Grenada
Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. rose-lake, wmk. Broad Star, a used example (Row 8, stamp 12), showing variety "PENCF for PENCE", lightly cancelled in blue leaving the variety clear. A superb example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 275.
Lot #3632 - brit. colonies Grenada
Type 8 Surcharge 1881 (April): 2½ d. claret, wmk. Broad Star, a used example in a deep shade (Row 8, stamp 12), variety "PENCF for PENCE", lightly cancelled leaving the error clear. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 700.rnProvenance: Collection W.A. Frazer, Spink, London, 30 Oct 2003, lot 1482.
Lot #3633 - brit. colonies Grenada
Type 9 Surcharge 1881 (April): 4 d. blue, wmk. Broad Star, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from base of sheet and showing the central guideline, of fresh colour, some light aging on large part og. A scarce and attractive pair Gi = £ 700+.rnProvenance: RL, London, 10 Feb 1982, lot 367.
Lot #3634 - brit. colonies Grenada
1883 (Jan): 1 d. orange overprinted horizontally with "POSTAGE." in black, an unused horizontal pair of excellent fresh colour, a few wrinkles on large part og. A magnificent multiple - by all records it appears that this may well be the sole unused multiple of this stamp Gi = £ 800+.rnProvenance: RL, London, 23 Jan 1986, lot 2195; Shreves, New York, 27 June 2003, lot 258.
Lot #3635 - brit. colonies Grenada
"Postage" Overprints 1883 (Jan): 1 d. orange, a used example of fine colour, overprinted horizontally "POSTAGE." in black, variety "Overprint Double", a fine used example cancelled 'Grenada' cds (dated 1883) in blue. An extremely rare stamp in the foremost quality for this error Gi = £ 1'100.
Lot #3636 - brit. colonies Grenada
Type 12 Surcharge 1883 (Jan): 1 d. orange, wmk. Small Star, an unused example surcharged POSTAGE in black diagonally, an unsevered pair, fresh colour, corner crease not detracting from the appearance, large part og. Very fine and extremely rare. Signed Thier Gi = £ 1'500.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 17-18 Nov 2010, lot 941.
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