Provisional Issue 1861 (March 7): Woodblock 1 d. carmine on laid paper, a fine used example with good to large margins, light CGH cancellation in black leaving 'Hope' clear. A superb example of this very scarce stamp. Cert. Calves (1982) Gi = £ 3'500.rnrnNote: The Roger Calves certificate states 'rouge' but states SG 13. The stamp is evidently carmine and SG 13a.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Cape of Good Hope 1853-1903 – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (Part I), , SCHWEIZ & LIECHTENSTEIN, Europe & Overseas
By: Corinphila Auction AG
Corinphila Auction AG Cape of Good Hope 1853-1903 – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (Part I), , SCHWEIZ & LIECHTENSTEIN, Europe & Overseas
Top-class philatelic material from around the world at the Corinphila series of sales 227-233 in Zurich (26 Nov. - 1 Dec. 2018). A truly exceptional offer of valuable philatelic and postal history material awaits collectors in seven auction catalogues.
‘BESANÇON’- Australian States and Australia (part 3)
Collectors will be particularly keen to see the continuation of the sale of the now legendary ‘BESANÇON’ auction series. Now we offer Australian States together with the associated ‘South Australia Departmental stamps 1868-1874’ collection, documented in two high-quality special catalogues.
‘BESANÇON’ - Cape of Good Hope (part 1)
Also from the ‘BESANÇON’ collection and presented in a special catalogue, Corinphila offers a unique classic ‘Cape of Good Hope’ collection in the forthcoming auction. Often, these items come from the formerly important collections of Ferrary, Riesco, Hind, Pack, Caspary, Huston, Burrus including the legendary ‘Woodblock’ error of colour of 1861 One Penny blue (instead of red) in a pair (Lot 6086).
Chile – the Joseph Hackmey collection
Another special catalogue documents one of the best collections of the ‘Colon’ (Columbus) issues of Chile ever assembled: the ‘Joseph Hackmey’ collection. The material being offered is particularly strong in multiples, from proofs via unused pieces to blocks and strips used on cover.
Federal philatelic material from classical to modern and the “Jack Luder” collection (part 4)
Just as extensive as it is outstanding in quality, the special catalogue of Switzerland & Liechtenstein presents almost everything the (collector’s) heart desires. The two special catalogues document numerous rarities and top-class items notable for their rarity and fine condition, among them a 5 Rappen Rayon II light blue of 1851 with complete framed cross (Lot 7108).
Highlights from all over the world in the main catalogue
The main catalogue offers a number of other sought-after single lots and collections from the philatelic collecting areas of Europe and the whole world. In the field of European philately and postal history an appealing range of high-quality lots offers, among other things, Austria, France, Romania and Spain. A strong section of Ceylon includes some appealing stamps and covers. The same applies in the case of Egypt, and the New Zealand collecting area is also extensively represented with some attractive lots, just to name a few examples. A high-quality range of exciting collections and bulk lots, interesting lots of covers and deceased estates completes the auction series.
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Lot #6083 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Lot #6084 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (Feb 27): Woodblock 1 d. carmine on laid paper, a used example with ample margin at base and enormous margins on the angled sides with large portion of adjoining stamp at right, lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black leaving 'Hope' clear: also showing a Plate Flaw in lower left corner resulting in white spot on frameline. A superb and most attractive example of this rare stamp. Ex collection R.F.A. Riesco. Cert....
Lot #6085 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (Feb 27): Woodblock 1 d. vermilion on laid paper, the famous strip of three and a single example in a rosy shade, the strip with ample to huge margins all round, the single example also fine but for minor corner crease, lightly cancelled by triangular CGH obliterators in black. A magnificent and extremely rare multiple - the strip of three is immaculate - for the connoisseur of classic philately. Cert. BPA (2018)...
Lot #6086 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (Feb 23): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue and 1 d. pale bright blue Error of Colour - the famous and exceptional used se-tenant pair, with large margins all round and of excellent colour, the CGH obliterator cancellation leaving both the FOUR and the ONE of value clear. The error has two closed and restored tiny tears of absolutely no importance, this wonderful pair being by far the finest of the original three known...
Lot #6087 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (Feb 23): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue on laid paper, an unused example with large even margins all round, in a delightful delicate shade, fresh and very fine, part og. An exceedingly scarce stamp in very fine quality. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = £ 25'000.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6088 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (March): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue on laid paper, used example with close to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black leaving 'Hope' clear. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 2'000.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6089 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (March): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue on laid paper, used example on piece, ample to large margins all round, especially so at right and with portion of adjoining stamp at base, cancelled by CGH obliterator in black. Slight rubbing at left not detracting from the appearance of this scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 2'000. rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, May 1977, lot 341.
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Lot #6090 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (Feb 23): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky-blue on laid paper, a used example with ample margin at base and large on the angled sides, lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black, a fine example of a scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 2'000.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6091 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (Feb 23): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue on laid paper, a square pair with large to enormous margins all round and of excellent colour, tied to 1861 entire letter from Cradock to Grahamstown by crisp strike of triangular CGH obliterator in black. Reverse with oval framed CRADOCK despatch datestamp (April 23) in red. The letter bemoans the falling price of the Wool market. The stamps have been lifted for checking and...
Lot #6092 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (March): Woodblock 4 d. pale grey-blue on laid paper, used example with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by neat CGH obliterator in black. Minor stain spot and crease at lower right not dewtracting from the appearance of this scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 2'000.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6093 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (March): Woodblock 4 d. pale bright blue on laid paper, a used example with close margin at base and lower right corner, large even margins on the angled sides, cancelled by CGH obliterator in black with trace of red cancel at right. Cert. RPSL (1960) Gi = £ 2'250.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6094 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (March): Woodblock 4 d. pale bright blue on laid paper, a used example clear at base and with large even margins on the angled sides, on entire letter dated 9 March, 1861 to Graaff Reinet, tied by CGH obliterator in black. Reverse with faint oval CAPE TOWN despatch datestamp in red. A rare stamp on letter and a most attractive usage. Cert. BPA (2018).
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6095 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (April 12): Woodblock 4 d. deep bright blue on laid paper, a used example with large even margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Ironed horizontal bend and minor aging does not detract from the excellent appearance of this rare stamp. Certs. RPSL (1966), BPA (2018) Gi = £ 5'000.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6096 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (April 12): Woodblock 4 d. deep bright blue on laid paper, used example with large margins all round, cancelled by CGH obliterator in black. Slight corner crease at right not affecting the appearance of a very rare stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 5'000.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6097 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
Provisional Issue 1861 (April 12): Woodblock 4 d. deep bright blue on laid paper, Type II, a used example with enormous margins all round, faint corner crease in margin only and inconspicuous vertical bend, cancelled by Grahamstown barred roller handstamp in black. A most appealing example of this rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1982) Gi = £ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sothebys, Oct 1982, lot 868.
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Lot #6098 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 d. deep carmine-red, 4 d. blue, 6 d. bright mauve and 1 s. bright emerald-green; the set of four values, all with fine even margins all round, each overprinted CANCELLED reading down in black. Fresh and very fine with large part og, An extremely rare set.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Maximus', Sothebys, Sep 1989, lot 84.rn Collection 'Table Mountain', Cavendish, June 2001. TO BE CONFIRMED.
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Lot #6099 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 d. deep carmine-red on thick unwatermarked paper, the unique example with full manuscript "Specimen" in ink, large margins all round, fresh and fine with partial gum. Alan Drysdall conjectures that this stamp was printed solely for De La Rue's in-house records (see the article by the late Alan Drysdall in 'The London Philatelist', Jan-Feb, 2007 which accompanies the lot). Unique and splendid stamp. Cert. BPA (...
Lot #6100 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 4 d. deep blue, wmk. Anchor, an unused example with just clear margin at left and large on the other two sides, in a very deep rich shade, overprinted SPECIMEN in blue (Samuel type D5). Fresh and fine, large part og. A rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = unpriced.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6101 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 6 d. bright mauve, wmk. Anchor, an unused example with ample to large margins all round, with manuscript "Specimen" in black ink. Rare and very fine.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6102 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 s. bright emerald-green, an unused example with large even margins all round, overprinted SPECIMEN (Samuel type D5) in black. Fresh and very fine, with part og. A very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1980) Gi = unpriced.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Conrad Latto, RL, 25 May 1995, lot 2027.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6103 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 d. deep carmine-red, an unused square pair, good margins all round, fresh colour and fine, large part somewhat cracked og. Scarce and attractive Gi = £ 650+.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6104 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 d. deep carmine-red, an unused block of four, ample to large margins all round with sheet margin at top showing AGE of POSTAGE watermark, natural spot in margin alongside one adhesive, but of fresh colour and fine, large part og. A charming multiple. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 1'300+.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6105 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 d. deep carmine-red, an unused pyramid block of four, clear at base and with large margins on angled sides with sheet margin showing POSTAG of POSTAGE watermark, of fresh colour and fine, large part og. A charming multiple. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 1'300+.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6106 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 d. deep carmine-red, a used example with ample even margins all round, neatly cancelled by Mailboat obliterator "B57" in black. Fine and very rare.
Catalogue 231: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853-1903
Lot #6107 - brit. colonies cape of good hope
De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 d. deep carmine-red, a used example with close to fine margins, cancelled by circular dated HEIDELBERG datestamp in red (April 2, 1864). Slight corner crease of no great significance as believed to be the sole known usage of this datestamp in red on a triangular. Rare. Ex John Levitt. Cert. BPA (1967).rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sothebys, Oct 1982, lot 936.
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