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1910 (Aug 25) Registered cover with "Wm. Philippi & Co, Ibo" printed on the flap, sent to Germany franked by first printing 75r and 100r, second printing 115r on 150r London surcharge and fourth printing 15r and 25r "PROVISORIO" London overprints and three 20r stamps, two of these 20r stamps on the reverse. All cancelled by hexagonal Ibo datestamps with an Ibo registration label, backstamped at Beira, London and Hamburg. A scarce and attractive franking. Photo on Page 120. £400-500
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1910 (Sep 22) German 10pf reply card, the reply card showing the original Ibo arrival datestamp (3.30pm, 22 Sep), a message written and the card posted back to Germany just 1 1/2 hours later, with fourth printing 20r cancelled by Ibo datestamp of 5pm. Very unusual, the recipient did not apparently realise the reply card was valid for return postage without an added Nyassa stamp being necessary. Photo on Page 120. £180-220
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1910 (Dec 6) Two picture postcards of Ibo, numbered 1 and 3, sent to the Metropolitan Correspondence Club in Milwaukee, each with a 75r stamp on the front tied by an Ibo datestamp, received on Jan 11. The apparent overfranking explained by the message on the first card, "I am sending 4 illustrated P.C from this place ..... They are all franked with 75reis stamps bought at the Post Office for 20reis, the stock of low value stamps being exhausted they are selling the ...." A fascinating pair of cards, proving the shortage of 20r foreign postcard rate stamps in Ibo at this date. How the Post Office accounted for the sale of 75r stamps at 20r each is not clear. (2). Photo on Page 122. £380-450
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1910 (Dec 15) Picture postcard of Ibo to Dar-Es-Salaam with fourth printing 20r tied by Ibo datestamp, a Mozambique transit c.d.s below. An attractive example of the 20r postcard rate, posted at Ibo just nine days after the previous two cards when no 20r stamps had been available at the Post Office. Photo on Page 120. £150-180
| 1911 King Manuel II "REPUBLICA" Overprint Issue
On February 3, 1908 King Carlos was shot in Lisbon, and his second son King Manual came to the throne. Carlos stamps continued in use till 1911 and a new issue was ordered with the portrait King Manuel II. The new stamps had been printed when, on 5 October 1910, the monarchy was overthrown and Portugal became a Republic. The new issue was therefore overprinted REPUBLICA before being sent to Nyassa. The first printing of all values was archived without overprint, but some found their way onto the philatelic market. | |
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Die Proofs of the 2 1/2r - 500r frames all in black on white wove paper, each affixed to a separate piece and numbered between "4432" and "4480", the six 2 1/2r - 50r proofs 44x39mm, the six 75r - 500r proofs 38x45mm. A superb and unique set of frame proofs from Waterlow's master die book. (12). Photo on Page 114. £1,000-1,200
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Sample stamps for use by Waterlow & Sons salesmen, without the "Republica" overprint, the frame in brown and central vignette of a common zebra in black, a perforated composite sheet of nine comprising 2 1/2r (2), 5r (2), 10r (2), 20r, 25r and 50r, each with a small punch hole and small "WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN" overprint; imperf 2 1/2r and 25r (on piece, numbered "S.T 816") similarly overprinted; imperf 5r (on piece numbered "S.T 751"), 50r with larger Waterlow overprint in blue, and imperf 50r without overprint. Also similar sample stamps with the frame in blue and central vignette of the flagship Sao Gabriel in black comprising imperf 75r, 100r (on piece, numbered "S.T 747") and 200r with the small Waterlow specimen overprint, perforated 400r and 75r + 100r + 200r composite strip of three with punch holes similarly overprinted, and imperf 100r with a larger overprint in blue. (22). Photo on Page 114. £220-250
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2 1/2r - 500r Unissued set of twelve without REPUBLICA overprint. The issue was printed before the fall of the monarchy on 5 October 2010, necessitating the overprinting of the issued stamps sent to Nyassa. A few unoverprinted stamps were released and are mentioned as a footnote by S.G., and listed in Afinsa, at €220 each. Unusual and very fine (48). Photo on Page 128. £1,000-1,200
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1918 5r, 10r, 20r, 50r, 75r, 100r, 200r, 300r and 400r each with central "NYASALAND / FF2" squared circle, various dates between March 6 and August 3, probably cancelled to order but still very scarce. The remnants of the German forces in East Africa crossed into Portuguese territory in November 1917, and were pursued by British forces from the Nyasaland Field force; the Germans finally surrendered in November 1918. British forces could send letters free, but had to use local Portuguese stamps for payment of registration fees or parcel postage, and four sheets (200 stamps) of each value of the 1911 Portuguese Nyassa stamps were supplied to the office at Mtengula for the use of the Nyasaland Field Force. (9). Photo on Page 126. £250-300
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1918 (July 8) Registered cover to Natal bearing 20r, 25r, 100r and 400r each tied by "NYASALAND / FF2" squared circle with manuscript "R. Mtengula", endorsed by the sender "On Active Service" and "No 1388, Sgt. G. Jones, S.A.S.C Supplies". Just six registered covers recorded with Nyassa stamps tied by the Nyasaland FF squared circle. A rare cover. Photo on Page 122. £700-800
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1911 (April 20) Registered A.R cover to Germany, "Wm Philippi & Co, Ibo" printed on the flap with "W.P & Co" wax seal, franked 5r, 10r, 20r, 25r, 50r, 75r, 100r, 300r, 400r and 500r all tied by the Ibo datestamps, an Ibo registration label affixed. Backstamped with a boxed Mozambique registration datestamp, and at London and Hamburg, redirected to Brussels. A rare use of the top three values on cover. Photo on Page 122. £300-400
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1912 (Jan 1) 10r Postal stationery card overprinted "NYASSA" and red "REPUBLICA" (H&G10) uprated with 10r, to Germany, both cancelled by scarce Palma c.d.s. A fine commercial use of this scarce card from a very small office. Photo on Page 122. £200-250
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1912 (Feb 11) Registered A.R cover to Dar-Es-Salaam with 50r and 100r on reverse tied by Ibo datestamps, an Ibo registration label alongside, boxed Mozambique registration datestamp and a Daressalaam arrival c.d.s. The front with scarce boxed "A.R" handstamp, opened out for display, a fine and scarce commercial cover. Photo on Page 122. £220-260
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1913 (May) Registered cover bearing 2 1/2r pair, 5r - 20r and 50r - 500r with a Porto Amelia registration label, the twelve stamps all uncancelled in Porto Amelia, unusually cancelled upon arrival in London with red oval "REGISTERED / LONDON" datestamp (a further strike on reverse, the 10r still uncancelled), backstamped at Beira. Philatelic but very unusual. Photo on Page 122. £250-300
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1913 (Nov 10) Large registered cover to Bosnia, initially endorsed "Express" and "A.R" but both these crossed out, paid at the ninth foreign registered rate by a single 500r tied by Porto Amelia datestamp, a registration label alongside. Backstamped at Lisbon, Naples and Zavidovic with a triangular Zavidovic censor cachet. Vertical fold, otherwise fine and a remarkable single use of the top value on a commercial cover, sent by an unusual route to rare destination. Photo on Page 124. £450-550
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1914 (Jan 9) Registered cover to Germany, the senders address shown as "Lindi, G.E.A" but posted from the village of Lago on Lake Nyassa, the 100r registered letter rate paid by 10r, 20r pair and 25r pair all tied by Lago datestamps, a Lago registration label applied. Endorsed "Via Chinde" and sent via Nyasaland, backstamped at Fort Johnston, Chinde, Zomba, Munich and Halle, redirected within Germany. A fine commercial cover from this scarce office, routed via Nyasaland. Photo on Page 124. £250-300
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1918 (Oct 12) Registered cover to England, the 125r registered letter rate paid by a 50r pair on the front and 25r on the reverse, all tied by Porto Amelia datestamps, bearing a registration label. Handstamped "PASSOU PELA / CENSURA / BEIRA", backstamped at Beira and in G.B. A fine censored cover. Photo on Page 124. £150-180
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1921 (Aug 1) Cover to New York with 100r and 200r on the front, the reverse with 2 1/2r (2) and 5r (2) all tied by scarce Palma datestamps with a transit datestamp of Porto Amelia. "T" Handstamps applied in Nyassa and London and "COLLECT / POSTAGE / 9 CENTS" of New York, the reverse bearing a USA 3c postage due vertical strip of three. Opened out for display, a little worn at the central fold and a few edge nicks, one 2 1/2r stamp damaged, still a rare underpaid commercial cover sent three years after the introduction of the new currency surcharges. Photo on Page 124. £350-450
| New Currency Surcharges in Centavos & Escudos | |
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1/4c -1E Set of eighteen mint, fine and scarce. S.G. £920, Afinsa €1075. (13). Photo on Page 126. £200-250
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1/4c on 2 1/2r and 1c on 10r both genuinely postally used, much rarer than mint stamps and much under catalogued. S.G. 65, 67, £400, Afinsa €420. (2). Photo on Page 126. £120-150
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1E on 130c on 300r Sheet of fifty fine mint. S.G. 82, £275, Afinsa €500. £100-120
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2c on 20r unused (no gum) and London "PROVISORIO" overprint 3 1/2c on 25r mint, both with variety surcharge double, unlised by S.G. or Afinsa. Very scarce. (2). Photo on Page 126. £100-120
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Inverted surcharges comprising 1 1/2c on 15r used, 3 1/2c on 25r used, 7 1/2c and 75r mint, 10c on 100r mint and London "PROVISORIO" overprint 1 1/2c on 15r mint and used. All unlisted by S.G.; Afinsa list this variety on the 3 1/2c and 7 1/2c values but not on the other three stamps. Very scarce. (6). Photo on Page 126. £250-350
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1923 (July) Registered cover to Switzerland franked pictorial issue 20c and local surcharges 50c on 115r on 150r and 1E on 130r on 300r tied by Porto Amelia datestamps with a red registration label alongside, backstamped at London and Luzern, a red wax seal impressed "Societe du Madal, Chr. Thams et Cie". Piece of surface paper torn away at upper right corner, otherwise fine, a scarce commercial use of these local surcharges. Photo on Page 130. £250-300
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1923 (Dec 12) 20r Postal stationery postcard overprinted "NYASSA" and red "REPUBLICA" (H&G16) sent from Ibo to France, uprated with pictorial issue 8c and 50c on 115r on 150r local surcharge, light corner crease and 5mm tear at right edge, otherwise fine and a good commercial use of this uncommon stationery card with a local surcharge stamp. Photo on Page 130. £200-250
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Mint issues comprising the set of twelve, 1/2c on 5r and 1c on 10r in blocks of 25, 1 1/2c on 300r block of twenty, and 1/2c on 2 1/2r error of value (Afinsa 82, €550; unlisted by S.G.). Also inverted surcharges (all unlisted by S.G. but noted by Afinsa, who state "inverted surcharges are found on some values"), comprising 1/2c on 5r, 1 1/2c on 300r, 3c on 400r, 7 1/2c on 75r, 12c on 500r and 1 1/2c on 300r marginal block of twenty with sheet number "63". A good group of these uncommon surcharges, which are virtually unknown used (despite being listed by S.G. at tiny prices!). (114). Photo on Page 126. £400-500
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12c on 500r Complete unmounted mint sheet of fifty with surcharge inverted, sheet number "304" crossed out and replaced by "40". A fine sheet, inverted surcharges unlisted by S.G. £400-500
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1921 (Nov 21) Registered A.R cover to Lisbon bearing 10c, 20c, 2c on 20r and 20c on 200r Lisbon surcharges upright, 1/2c on 5r, 1c on 10r, 1 1/2c on 300r, 3c on 400r and 12c on 500r Lisbon surcharges all inverted, all cancelled at Quissanga. Handstamped boxed "A.R" with a Quissanga registration label applied, backstamped at Lisbon. One of the very few covers recorded with these surcharges (which are almost unknown even as used singles) and most exceptional with five inverted surcharges. Photo on Page 130. £600-800
| 1922 Reprints - London Surcharges on 1911 King Manual II Issue (New Plates) | |
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1922 London surcharges printed from the new plates, set mint, 20r half sheet of 25 with double surcharge variety on ten stamps in the two right columns, and supposedly used stamps (23) with bogus or contrived cancels. Also a piece cut from a registered cover with 3c on 400r, 10c on 100r and 20c on 200r surcharges printed from worn original plates and tied by genuine Porto Amelia cancels showing portions of London and New York backstamps and a red registration label, a fictitious U.S address added more recently. (69). £150-200
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Die Proofs in black on white wove paper of the four central vignettes used for the 2c - 5E values, each with the die number written above, comprising Vasco da Gama, numbered "6017" (34x40mm), flagship Sao Gabriel numbered "4433" (38x38mm), Common Zebra numbered "4435" (40x33mm) and native dhow numbered "7126" (45x44mm), also a larger proof of Vasco da Gama (probably used for a document) numbered "10574" (46x56mm), all affixed to separate pieces of card. The dhow proof with red manuscript "cancelled", a little soiling to the large Vasco da Gama and dhow proofs, the others superb, taken from Waterlow's book of master dies. (5). Photo on Page 114. £400-500
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Die Proofs in black on white wove paper of the 1/4c - 1E central vignettes depicting Vasco da Gama, Giraffe and Palm trees, flagship Sao Gabriel and Common Zebra, each 21-25mm x 30mm, affixed to a single piece removed from Waterlow's working die book, die numbers written above, "Die Touched Up, see page ....." below the final three proofs. Some soiling and small surface rubs to the first two proofs but a unique piece. Photo on Page 128. £250-300
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Die Proofs in black on white wove paper comprising Master Proofs without value of the 1/4c - 20c frame (2, one with "Centavos" neatly cut out) and of the 30c - 5E frame, complete proofs of the 1/4c and 1/2c values (which were printed in a single colour), and frame proofs for the eighteen 1c - 5E values (where the issued stamps had the central vignette in a second colour), all with a die number above and most with red manuscript "cancelled", all with some soiling, four also torn into the design or with ink staining. A rare set, taken from the Waterlow's working copy die book. (23). Photo on Page 114. £1,000-1,200
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Coloured Die Proofs on white wove paper, 46-56mm x 43-57mm, comprising 1/4c, 1/2c, 1c, 1 1/2c, 5c, 7 1/2c, 8c, 10c, 20c and 5E proofs in the issued colours, also 1c, 2c, 5c and 30c proofs in various unissued colours, the 30c proof numbered "942", the 5E proof laid down on card. A superb lot, all very fine. (14). Photo on Front Cover & on Page 114. £1,600-2,000
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1922 (Apr 28) Cover from Porto Amelia to Austria endorsed "Expres, Registrade" but only franked 20c (the internal rate), handstamped "T" and "POSTED OUT / OF COURSE" in London with a registration label applied, the charge calculated at 85 gold centimes with Austrian 5k, 15k pair and 20k postage due stamps applied and cancelled in Vienna. An exceptional registered cover underpaid and posted out of course. Photo on Page 130. £300-350
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1923-25 Commercial covers to London all franked at the 1E60 foreign letter rate, from Porto Amelia bearing 1E + 15c block of four or 30c pair + 50c pair, or from Ibo bearing 10c + 50c + 1E, all fine, one marked "via Zanzibar" but backstamped at Beira. (3). £180-220
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1924 (Aug 18) Cover to London, the reverse bearing perf 14-15 20c (2) and 1E each cancelled by boxed "PAQUEBOT" of Zanzibar (Hosking 2921), a Zanzibar c.d.s on the front. An exceptional Paquebot cover on Nyassa stamps. Photo on Page 130. £200-240
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1925 (Mar 24) Cover to England bearing perf 14-15 6c pair and 1E on the front with a 4c and 50c on the reverse, and a 1928 (Aug 20) registered cover to England franked perf 14-15 2E with an advertising label on the reverse, both posted at the village of Lago on Lake Nyassa and sent through Nyasaland with Fort Johnston and Zomba transit datestamps. The first cover with edge tears and vertical fold, the second fine, with a Lago registration label affixed. (2). Photo on Page 130. £180-220
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1925 (July 21) Commercial registered A.R cover to London franked perf 14-15 2E, with a Porto Amelia registration label and scarce boxed "A.R" handstamp. Photo on Page 130. £140-160
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1928-29 Registered covers from Porto Amelia both with orange registration labels, the first to Austria franked by twelve various stamps (including perf 12 1/2 20c and 40c, other 1 1/2c - 15c values and 2E all perf 14-15); the other a commercial cover to Germany franked perf 12 1/2 20c and 30c pairs and perf 14-15 2E paying the 3E rate, posted on October 14th, just 13 days before the Nyassa Co. was terminated and the area became an integral part of Mozambique. (2). Photo on Page 130. £180-220
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Die Proofs on white wove paper all from Waterlow's working die book, comprising a Master Proof without value tablets or central vignette in dark blue, proofs of the nine issued values in black, and a piece bearing the four central vignettes all cut to the shape of the central frame, the Giraffe and Zebra vignettes in green, flagship Sao Gabriel in black and Vasco da Gama in blue. All have a die number above, the Master Proof and nine stamp proofs also with manuscript "Cancelled 27/5/31" in red, all soiled, a couple also with corner creased and the 6c with a piece torn from left corner. A unique group. (14). Photo on Pages 114 & 128. £1,200-1,500
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Mint selection comprising set of nine singles, 1/2c and 1c pairs and 5c, 10c, 20c and 50c in blocks of four with sheet numbers, and the 1c - 20c in blocks of thirty all with the Waterlow imprint, all superb. (239). £160-200
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15c Postal Tax set of three in mint singles and blocks of twelve, 30c postage due set of three mint, and two mint 30c due stamps (D144/5) with the Nyassa overprint double (unlisted by S.G.). (45). Photo on Page 126. £140-180
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1925 (Oct 12) Commercial registered A.R cover to the USA bearing 1921 perf 14-15 1E pair and 15c postal tax stamp (S.G. C143) all tied by Porto Amelia datestamps, an orange registration label alongside. Handstamped with scarce boxed "A.R." and "PASSED BY U.S CUSTOMS / BUREAU, CHICAGO, ILL", backstamped in Lisbon and the USA. Although intended as tax stamps on certain days of the year they were actually used for ordinary postage, this example making up the 2E15 foreign registered AR rate; few were used and they are exceptionally scarce on commercially covers. A few minor edge tears, otherwise fine and rare. Photo on Page 132. £600-700
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1929 (Nov 22) Registered commercial cover from Mocimboa to London, posted just 26 days after the Nyassa Co. was terminated and their territory became part of Mozambique, with four 50c Mozambique postage due stamps overprinted for postage, tied by hexagonal "Mocimboa Da Praia" cancels, a large boxed "R/No" handstamp alongside containing manuscript "Mocimboa". A fine and scarce cover and the earliest recorded after the Nyassa territory was handed back to Mozambique. Photo on Page 132. £240-280
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1892-1923 Mint and used accumulation on stockcards and loose with many 1892-1909 issues, Double Heads including mint 3d, 5d (8) and 6d, used 3d (2), 4d (9), 5d, 6d, 8d (12) and 10d (4), and Admirals, also some Southern Rhodesia. An old time lot apparently unchecked for cancels or varieties, condition a little mixed. (100s) £400-500
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1892-1919 Mint and used selection including 1892 £1 blue imperforate proof, Double Heads with perf 14 mint 3d and 2/6 (light crease), used 8d, 10d and £1, perf 15 4d and 6d used, Admirals with perf 14 die II 3d, 4d, 6d and 2/6 mint, 5d used, die III 8d (2) and 10d used etc., some others fiscally used or with faults. S.G. £1,500 (approx., for fine stamps only) + proof. (92). Photo on Pages 126 & 146. £300-350
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1896 G.B. 1d Reply postcard posted from Rhodesia back to England cancelled by "KOPJE / SALISBURY" c.d.s, with manuscript "T" written in error and crossed out, very unusual. Photo on Page 132. £200-240
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1897 Stampless cover headed "On Postal Service" endorsed from "C. Smith, G.P.O. Salisbury", addressed to "The Postmaster General, General Post Office, Sydney", with "SALISBURY / MASHONALAND" c.d.s and octagonal "CENTIMES / T", delivered without charge in Sydney. An unusual official cover. Photo on Page 132. £240-280
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1913 Perf 14 1d brown-red Admiral sheet of sixty, Waterlow imprint in lower margin, unmounted mint. Also other Admiral multiples comprising perf 14 1/2d block of four and 1d block of fifteen mint, 1d block of four and twelve and 1 1/2d block of four used, perf 15 1/2d and 1d blocks of four mint, various shades, all fine, complete sheets uncommon. (107). £150-200
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1913 3/- - £1 Admirals mint, head die II, perf 14, the 7/6, 10/- and £1 with light stain spots to the foot and reverse. S.G. 236b/242, £1,190. (5). Photo on Page 146. £170-200
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1952-80 Covers including official mail, disallowed Rhodesia stamps charged in G.B or to Pakistan with "SERVICE SUSPENDED" cachet, postage due stamps, 1971 strike post to G.B, telegram envelopes, Air Express Letter Service covers flown by Central African Airways, also a few Malawi covers, reply coupons and pieces. (73+). £80-100
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