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Rhodesia Featuring Arms and Admiral Issues from The Vestey Collection
Auctioneer: Spink Location: 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET
Contact: Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 4066
Date: 17th June 2014 Time: 10:30AM
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Auction Lots - Page 1

1892-93 Arms Issue

Imperforate Printer's Samples

1
1d. in brown, perforated "specimen" (B1); fine. Photo £300-400
2
6d. in deep green, perforated "specimen" (B1); fine. Photo £300-400
3
£1 in vermilion, perforated "specimen" (B1); fine. Photo £500-600
4
£2 in light blue, perforated "specimen" (B1); fine. Photo £500-600
5
£5 in deep blue, perforated "specimen" (B1); fine. Photo £500-600
6
£10 in light blue, perforated "specimen" (B1); fine. Photo £500-600

Specimen Stamps
7
1d. to £10 set of eleven, each perforated "specimen" (B1), largely without gum. A rare set. Photo £800-1,000
Provenance: Conrad Latto, February 1996

Printer's Reference Stamps
8
1d. (9), 6d. ultramarine, 6d. deep blue (6), 1/- (4), 2/- (2), 2/6d. (both), 5/- (2) and 10/-, each in a block of thirty (10x3), being the complete lower three rows of the sheet, the later printings with imprint, all without gum from the one sheet of each found in the printer's archive and offered with notes on the various printing dates as noted by Bradbury Wilkinson. A unique group in this form. S.G. 1-9, £36,870+. Photo £3,500-4,000
9
£1, £2, £5 and £10, each in a lower left corner block of six (2x3), all without gum from the one sheet of each found in the printer's archive. A fine and most attractive set of the high values. S.G. 10-13, £40,800+. Photo £3,500-4,000

Issued Stamps
10
1d. to £10 set of thirteen including the listed 6d. and 2/6d. shades, the £5 and £10 marginal from the top of the sheet, unused (5/- and 10/-) or with part to large part original gum; £1 with a vertical bend. An attractive set. B.P.A. Certificates (1990, 2000 or 2007) for £1 to £10. S.G. 1-13, £5,756. Photo £1,800-2,000

1892 (2 Jan.) Surcharges

Specimen Stamps
11
1/2d. on 6d., 2d. on 6d., 4d. on 6d. and 8d. on 1/-, each perforated "specimen" (B1), part original gum. A scarce set. Photo £600-700
Provenance: Conrad Latto, February 1996

Issued Stamps
12
1/2d. on 6d., 2d. on 6d., 4d. on 6d. and 8d. on 1/-, each in a fresh block of four with the 2d. on 6d. from the lower left corner of the sheet and the 8d. on 1/- marginal from the top of the sheet, unused with part to large part original gum; 4d. on 6d. with a few horizontal perfs. severed and reinforced. A fine and rare set in blocks. S.G. 14-17, £2,600+. Photo £1,000-1,200
13
1/2d. on 6d., 2d. on 6d. (marginal from the top of the sheet), 4d. on 6d. and 8d. on 1/-, fresh unused with part to large part original gum. S.G. 14-17, £650 £200-250

1892-94 Issue

Printer's Reference Stamps
14
1/2d. (6), 2d. (8), 3d. (3), 4d. (6), 8d. (4), 3/- (2) and 4/-, each in a block of thirty (10x3), being the complete lower three rows of the sheet, the later printings with imprint, all without gum from the one sheet of each found in the printer's archive and offered with notes on the various printing dates as noted by Bradbury Wilkinson. A unique group in this form. S.G. 18-26, £30,720+. Photo £2,500-3,000

Issued Stamps
15
1/2d., 2d., 3d., 4d., 8d. (both), 3/- and 4/- in blocks of four and singles (with additional shade), large part original gum; fine and with the blocks scarce. S.G. 18-26, £1,600+ £350-400

1895 Thick Soft Wove Paper Issue
16
4d. imperforate plate proof of the frame in yellow-brown, an upper left corner pair with large part gum, small thinnings at hinge area; also the issued 2d. and 4d. Photo £150-200
17
4d. yellow-brown and black horizontal pair, variety imperforate, part original gum; thin at hinge area. Fine appearance and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 28a, £2,000. Photo £800-1,000

1896-97 Large Arms Issue

Essay
18
8d. printed essay without Crown at top, in pale blue-green and ochre, on surfaced card (48x54mm.) affixed to piece of thick card of the same size; a few light tone marks, otherwise fine. Rare. Photo £500-600

Paper Shrinkage Trials
19
Charles Skipper & East essay using G.B. 1d. Revenue stamp in blue-grey with the word "postage" in place of the words "inland revenue", a sheet of eight, watermarked "official/100 a1", with values between 3d. and 10/- in black superimposed to test for paper shrinkage. Rare as singles and believed unique in a complete sheet. Photo £2,500-3,000

Specimen Stamps
20
Die I 8d., 3/- and 4/-, Die II 4d., 2/-, 2/6d., 5/- and 10/-, and 1897 3d. each overprinted "Specimen". (R3); 3/- defective, otherwise fine £100-120

Issued Stamps
21
Die I set of nine with 4d. shade, Die II set of nine with 4d. shade and 1897 set of eight, good to fine mint. S.G. 29-50, 66-73, £1,260 £250-300

1896 Matabele Rebellion Provisionals
22
1d. on 3d., 1d. on 4/- and 3d. on 5/-, unused with part original gum; the 1d. on
4/- and 3d. on 5/- with a few short perfs. R.P.S. Certificate (1964) for 1d. on 3d.
S.G. 51-53, £1,090. Photo £200-250

1896 Overprinted On Cape Provisional Issue
23
1/2d. to 1/- set of seven, unused with part to large part original gum; sound. S.G. 58-64, £325 £100-120
@Heading 10pt U&LC:The "company" Omitted Variety
24
4d. blue horizontal pair, [5-6] of the setting, variety "company" completely omitted, part and large part original gum respectively; the right-hand stamp with tiny thin at left perfs., and a couple of other trivial imperfections though of fine appearance. The only recorded multiple of this very rare and important variety. B.P.A. Certificate (2007).
S.G. 62a, £19,000+. Photo £10,000-12,000
Provenance: N. Calnan, 1964
Harry Birkhead, June 1986
literature:
Nos. 10 and 11 in "Rhodesia - The Second Provisional Issue of 1896" by Colin Hoffman, FRPS, L, published in "The London Philatelist", 1986
25
4d. blue marginal block of four from the foot of the sheet, [2-3] of the setting, the lower pair variety "company" largely omitted, very lightly mounted mint with the lower pair remaining unmounted. The only block of four containing the largely omitted variety. Photo £1,500-2,000
@Provenance:literature:
Nos. 19 and 20 in "Rhodesia - The Second Provisional Issue of 1896" by Colin Hoffman, FRPS, L, published in "The London Philatelist", 1986

1897 (Jan.) Waterlow £2 Rosy Red
26
£2 rosy red, fresh unused with large part original gum. Scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (1978). S.G. 74, £1,800. Photo £600-700

1898-1908 Small Arms Issue

Specimen Stamps
27
1/2d., 1d., 2d., 2 1/2d., 6d., 1/- and £1 each overprinted "Specimen" (R3), 2 1/2d., 3d., 2/6d., 3/-, 7/6d., 10/-, £2, £5 and £10 each perforated "specimen" (R5), part to large part original gum £300-350

Issued Stamps
28
1/2d. to 10/- with 1d. (2), 1d., 2 1/2d., 6d. and 1/- shades, £1 perf. 15 1/2 and £2 (3, one with re-entry in "africa"), part to large part original gum and generally fine. S.G. 75-91 group, £1,233 £250-300
29
2/6d. bluish grey vertical pair, variety imperforate between, fresh with large part original gum; fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 93, £1,100. Photo £400-500
30
£5 deep blue and £10 lilac blocks of four from the upper left and lower left corners of the sheet respectively, fresh unused without gum. A very rare and stunning pair of high value multiples, the duplicates from the collection of Her Majesty the Queen. R.P.S. Certificate (1973) for each issued to Tommy Allen. S.G. 92, 93, £26,000. Photo £7,000-9,000
31
£10 lilac, marginal from the foot of the sheet, lovely fresh colour for this delicately shaded stamp, very lightly mounted mint. An extremely fine example of this rare high value. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 93, £3,250. Photo £1,800-2,000
Provenance: Howard and Torie Gibralter, September 2000
32
£20 yellow-bistre marginal horizontal strip of four from the foot of the sheet, lovely fresh bright colour and with part original gum; the left-hand stamp with two surface abrasions, some perfs. severed between right-hand stamp and margin. A monumental rarity showpiece multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2000). S.G. 93a, £60,000+. Photo £15,000-20,000

1905 Victoria Falls Issue
33
1d. to 5/- set of six, part to large part original gum. S.G. 94-99, £300 £80-100
34
1/- blue-green marginal strip of three from the right of the sheet, variety imperforate vertically except between right-hand stamp and margin, fresh with large part original gum; a few light bends on the right-hand stamp, otherwise fine. A major rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 97d var., £27,000+. Photo £10,000-12,000
Provenance: Harmer's, February 1945
Sotheby's South Africa, August 1979

1909-12 "rhodesia" Overprint Issue

Specimen Stamps
35
1/2d. to £1 and Surcharge set of four, each perforated "specimen" (R5), unmounted mint; a couple with small faults though of generally fine appearance. S.G. 100-118, £580 £200-250

Issued Stamps
36
1/2d. to £1 set of fourteen with additional 1/2d. (3), 1d. (3), 2d., 2 1/2d. (3), 3d., 4d., 6d. (3), 1/- (7 with a block of four) and £1 with overprint in violet, Surcharge set of four with additional 5d. on 6d. (4, one with surcharge in violet) 7 1/2d. on 2/6d. with violet surcharge, 10d. on 3/- with violet surcharge and 2/- on 5/-; good to fine mint.
S.G. 100-118, £1,300 £300-350
37
1/2d. to 1/- (two shades), 2/6d., 5/- and 10/-, all variety no stop, part to large
part original gum; 1d. creased, one 1/- with a small thin, all of fine appearance.
S.G. 100a-108a, 110a, 112a, £1,680 £600-800
38
£2 rosy brown, perf. 14 1/2x15, fresh with large part original gum; fine and rare. Friedl (1978) and B.P.A. (2007) Certificates. S.G. 113d, £3,750. Photo £1,500-1,800
39
£5 deep blue on bluish paper marginal strip of three from the foot of the sheet and retaining sheet margin of the adjoining stamp at left, fresh rich colour and with part original gum. Very fine and a most attractive showpiece multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2000). S.G. 113e, £25,500. Photo £10,000-12,000

The Admiral Issue

@Heading 10pt U&LC:Essays
40
Two 1d. Waterlow & Sons Ltd. artists essays in unaccepted designs, each comprising a piece of glazed card (76x112mm.) with Waterlow inscription at top and two different frame designs handpainted in deep blue, the vignettes being completed by proofs of the King's head and shoulders affixed and with portions around the portrait completed by hand. An outstanding and unique pair. Photo £10,000-12,000
Provenance: "Shiloh", November 1984 for oval design
Harry Birkhead, June 1986 for rectangular design
@Heading 10pt U&LC:Essay Die Proof
41
Engraved die proof of the head in black, cap and jacket in outline, on wove paper (22x22mm.), manuscript die number "4956" at top; a little soiled, being from the day book. An important working proof. Photo £800-1,000
Provenance: R.M. Gibbs, September 1988
@Heading 10pt U&LC:Colour Trials
42
2 1/2d. in deep blue on wove paper (25x31mm.) with two printer's guide marks at top and the design scored through at centre, affixed to piece of card (37x38mm.). Outstanding. Photo £2,500-3,000
Provenance: Dyer, Lynde, Everard, Jacob
R.M. Gibbs, September 1988
43
6d. in deep blue and blue on wove paper (25x32mm.) with printer's guide marks at all four corners and the design scored through at centre, affixed to piece of card (36x40mm.) marked "2 1/2" at top. Outstanding. Photo £2,500-3,000
Provenance: Dyer, Lynde, Everard, Jacob
R.M. Gibbs, September 1988
@Heading 10pt U&LC:Specimen Stamps
44
1/2d. to £1 set of nineteen including the seldom offered 1 1/2d, each overprinted "specimen" (W2 or W3), part to large part gum. A well above average set. Cat. £2,750. Photo £1,200-1,500
Provenance: "Shiloh", November 1984
45
1/2d. to £1 1913 set of eighteen in horizontal strips of three, except for 1/2d. and 1d. values which are in singles, all overprinted "specimen" (W2), each stamp with a 4mm. punch hole and the entire group affixed to a page from a Post Office record book. A unique group. Photo £1,800-2,000
Provenance: Harry Birkhead, June 1986

The Issued Stamps

@Heading 10pt U&LC:Single Plate, Perforated 14

Half Penny
46
A collection (35) in a range of shades, a few from the shaded ear die and including five imperforate between stamp and interpanneau margin and a pair with blind perfs. between; mint and generally fine. A useful shade reference collection. S.G. 186-189 group £200-250
47
A selection of blocks of four comprising blue-green (2), deep green (3) and dull green (2, one from lower right corner with sheet number "256"), shades, fine mint £150-200
48
Deep green group marginal vertical strip of six from the top of the sheet, variety imperforate between, fine lightly mounted mint at top and at foot only; a definitive piece showing the extent of the variety. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 187b var. Photo £1,500-1,800
Provenance: R.M. Gibbs, September 1988
49
Deep green group marginal vertical strip of five from the top of the sheet, variety imperforate between, lightly mounted mint; two stamps with diagonal crease; a definitive piece showing the extent of the variety. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 187b, £4,000. Photo £1,000-1,200
Provenance: R.M. Gibbs, September 1988
50
Deep green group vertical pair, variety imperforate horizontally except at foot, fine mint. Scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 187a var. Photo £500-600
Provenance: "Shiloh", November 1984
Auction Details - AUCTION ALREADY HELD
Rhodesia Featuring Arms and Admiral Issues from The Vestey Collection
Auctioneer: Spink Location: 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET
Contact: Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 4066
Date: 17th June 2014 Time: 10:30AM
Details: Viewing Details:
Monday 16 June 2014, 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
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