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x 2a. in orange in a design similar to the 1882 1a.6p.; crease through design at top. Photo £3,000-4,000
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x 6a. in olive in a design similar to the unissued 6a. value. Photo £3,000-4,000
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x 8a. in rose-pink in a design similar to the 1882 8a. Photo £3,000-4,000
| 1880 Essays Inscribed "INDIA POSTAGE" | @$:The following eight lots are all affixed or executed on card (84x103mm.) with each marked "Proofs in
a variety of colours for selection to be printed when the plate is finished". All are unique
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x 9p. mauve of 1873 with the new title and value (on solid ground) handpainted in Chinese white, originally dated "dec 3rd 80" and marked "to be engraved to the english postage size." and further "This duty to be considered equivalent to 1d. & will have to be printed in the 1d. International colour", subsequently endorsed "Approved subject to the "P" in "Pies" being made clearer", initialled and dated "10.12.80" and finally dated
"14 dec 80". Photo £3,500-4,000
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x 1a. handpainted in dull brown and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated "july 9th 80", subsequently marked "Approved", initialled and dated "10.12.80". Photo £3,500-4,000
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x 2a. handpainted in orange-brown and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated "dec 3rd 80" and marked "This duty to be considered equivalent to 2 1/2d. & will have to be printed in the 2 1/2d. International colour", subsequently endorsed "Approved", initialled and dated "10.12.80" and finally dated "14 dec 80"; a couple of light tones. Photo £3,500-4,000
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x 3a. handpainted in blue-green and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated "dec 3rd 80", subsequently marked "Approved" initialled and dated "10.12.80". Photo £3,500-4,000
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x 4a. handpainted in blue-green and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated "july 9th 80", subsequently marked "Approved" initialled and dated "10.12.80" and finally dated "14 dec 80". Photo £3,500-4,000
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x 6a. handpainted in brown and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated "july 9th 80", subsequently marked "Approved" initialled and dated "10.12.80" and finally dated "14 dec 80". Photo £3,500-4,000
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x 8a. handpainted in magenta and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated "dec 3rd 80", subsequently marked "Approved" initialled and dated "10.12.80" and finally dated "14 dec 80". Photo £3,500-4,000
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x 1r. slate of 1874 with the new title and frame work, etc. handpainted in Chinese white, originally dated "dec 3rd 80" and marked "to be engraved to the english postage size.", subsequently marked "Approved subject to re-arrangement of the "A" in "India" initialled and dated "10.12.80" and finally dated "14 dec 80". Photo £3,500-4,000
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x 1a.6p. with scalloped side panels, handpainted in purple-brown with country name and value highlighted in Chinese white, on card (27x30mm.) dated "3. dec. 80". Photo £2,000-2,500
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x 3a. with triangular shaped cuts in side panels, handpainted in blue-green with country name and value highlighted in Chinese white, on card (27x30mm.) dated "3. dec. 80". Photo £2,000-2,500
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x 4a.6p. in close to the issued design though with value inscribed "four and a half annas", handpainted in blue-green on card (29x33mm.), small mark at top clear of the design. Photo £2,000-2,500
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x 4a.6p. in close to the issued design, handpainted in blue-green with country name and value highlighted in Chinese white, on card (71x81mm.) dated "aug 6th 85" and marked "Approved except colour", further signed by the Directors of Stores and dated "21.8.85". Photo £2,000-2,500
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x 4a.6p. in close to the issued design, handpainted in blue-green with country name and value highlighted in Chinese white, on tracing paper (24x30mm.). Photo £1,200-1,500
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x 6a. composite type with printed head in circular surround and the frame handpainted,
all in olive with small portions of the frame highlighted in Chinese white, the whole on card (30x31mm.). Unique. Photo £2,000-2,500
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x 6a. composite type with printed head in octagonal surround and the frame handpainted, all in olive with small portions of the frame highlighted in Chinese white, the whole on card (30x32mm.). Unique. Photo £2,000-2,500
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x 12a. composite type with printed head in deep blue in hexagonal surround and the frame handpainted in grey with lettering and other small portions highlighted in Chinese white, the whole on card (28x31mm.) dated "9/7/80" in pencil on reverse. Unique. Photo £2,000-2,500
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x 1881 (28 Dec.) sheet (210x332mm.) inscribed "New Series of Indian Postage Stamps, Scheme of Colours" and bearing 1882-83 1/2a. to 1r. set of nine together with unissued 6a., each with colour printed alongside with the 6a. described as "Citron"; traces of soiling and a couple of creases clear of the adhesives. A scarce sheet £1,200-1,500
| 1882-85 Issue | ESSAYS
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x 12a. in an unissued design with angular corners to the vignette frame, in maroon and pink with simulated perfs. in pencil, on tracing paper (56x90mm.) dated "dec. 1st. 85".
Most attractive. Photo £2,500-3,000
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x 12a. comprising an 1876 12a. Venetian red with the value crossed through and affixed to piece of card (77x105mm.) with the new framed inscription "india postage" handpainted above the adhesive, dated "22 jan 86" and marked "Colour not settled". Photo £2,500-3,000
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x 12a. frame in the accepted new design, handpainted in black ink with highlighting lines above and below the lettering, and with an outline of the head drawn in pencil, the whole on card (80x101mm.) dated "3 feb 86"; a couple of light marks to left of design. Photo £2,500-3,000
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x Queen Victoria head design in brown-orange, the issued colour of the 3a., two horizontal pairs used to determine the fastness of colour when exposed to light, lettered "A" and "B" and affixed to Appendix piece (119x223mm.) dated "sept 27. 88", the left-hand stamp of each marked at covered up and not exposed to light, the right-hand stamp of each exposed to light for seven weeks during the summer £100-120
| Die Proofs | |
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x 1/2a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"19 may 81". Photo £500-600
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x 1/2a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "after striking", initialled and dated "6 apr 93". Photo £500-600
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x 9p., stamp-size in black and die sunk on thick card (36x45mm.). Photo £150-200
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x 9p. in rose on glazed card (61x92mm.) with, on reverse "i hereby certify that this card was printed in my presence and that it is the registration card", signed by the Director General of Stores for India and dated "3rd. January 1882"; trivial surface rubbing and with crease at lower right corner, nevertheless an exceptionally rare proof from this issue in colour. Photo £1,500-2,000
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x 1a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), dated "11 apr 81". Photo £500-600
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x 1a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "after striking", initialled and twice dated "21 jun. 00". Photo £500-600
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x 1a.6p. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"6 may 81". Photo £500-600
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x 2a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"10 may 81". Photo £500-600
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x 2a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"10 may 81". Photo £500-600
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x 2a. in pale blue on glazed card (61x92mm.) with, on reverse, "i hereby certify that this card was printed in my presence and that it is the registration card",
signed by the Director General of Stores for India and dated "3rd. January 1882";
an exceptionally rare proof from this issue in colour. Photo £1,500-2,000
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x 3a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), dated "11 apr 81". Photo £500-600
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x 3a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before striking" and dated
"27 apr. 81", subsequently marked "This head will do for new Ct. fee stamps, I think" and initialled "W.H.H.". Photo £500-600
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x 4a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"6 may 81". Photo £500-600
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x 4a.6p. head and outlines to vignette surround and design frame, all but the head uncleared, in black on glazed card (86x56mm.) marked "India" and dated "21 sep 85". Photo £400-500
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x 4a.6p. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"30 oct 85". Photo £500-600
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x 4a.6p. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "after hardening" and dated
"2 nov 85". Photo £500-600
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x 6a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"12 may 81". A rare proof of the unissued value. Photo £500-600
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x 8a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"10 may 81". Photo £500-600
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x 8a., stamp-size in black and die sunk on thick card (36x50mm.). Photo £500-600
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x 12a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"23 mar. 86"; minor affixative marks at top. Photo £500-600
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x 1r. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked "before hardening" and dated
"13 may 81". Photo £500-600
| Imperforate Colour Trials | |
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x 4a.6p. in red-brown and yellow-green (the issued colour) on gummed Star watermark paper. Photo £300-350
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x 4a.6p. (5) in lilac, sepia, deep blue, orange and slate, all on Star watermarked paper with some gum in places. Photo £600-800
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x 4a.6p. in orange-yellow on Star watermarked paper, affixed to Appendix sheet (165x111mm.) dated "march 16th 87" and marked "4 Anna 6 Pie Adhesive Postage Stamp printed in the same colour as is used in embossing the 4 Anna 6 Pie Envelope Embossed Stamp". Photo £200-250
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x 4a.6p. in deep blue on blue, brown on yellow and maroon on pink, all on gummed unwatermarked paper. Photo £300-400
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x 4a.6p. and 12a., both in brown on yellow on gummed unwatermarked paper; 12a. with minor creasing. Photo £150-200
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