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;) ;) | BARBADOS - the unique PRE-PREPARATION BY VERTICAL SCISSOR-CUT STRIP OF THREE First awareness of this practice, for easy separation, was noticed on 1858 imperforate horiz. pair 6d pale rose-red (SG.11) ex Sir James Marshall (1947 auction catalogue) clearly showing vertical 90% full scissor separation on FE 15 1860 cover to Samuel Barber, London (written-up BWISC Bulletin No.271, December 2021). The article was subsequently followed up as it was found that the wrapper was docketted "Demerary 9 Feby 60" and smuggled to Barbados for posting (as no outgoing British Guiana markings). This amazing horizontal strip of three imperforate 1858 1/- brown-black (SG.12, Cat.£330) has somehow managed to survive as the two right stamps were just barely overlapping when affixed to cover and now supported by small hinges, cancelled Bridgetown bootheel "1" (the bootheels despatched from the GPO London April 10 1863). The 1/- in black was needed to meet the AP 1 1863 increase from 6d to 1/- per half ounce rate, the bootheels sent out AP 10 1863, and the 1/- ERROR OF COLOUR in BLUE sent out from Perkins Bacon on AP 28 1863. The replacement perforated 1/- black was invoiced OC 29 1863 £275 |
;) | BIABOU, St. Vincent postmark/cancel C/AP 22 86 on QV 1d rose (SG.48a). £30 |
;) | CURMI, Malta postmark/cancel AM/DE 27 00 (first 3 months very scarce) on QV ½d (SG.20). Ex BIRKETT ALLAN £120 |
;) | BRITISH HONDURAS ILLUSTRATED COVERS 1865-1901, 302 items. Price £95 (WIP-45) Information rewards immediately when the fuller picture is to hand, this digital pdf has destinations Amoy China, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Cyprus (with mention of the 1895 riots due adoption of gold standard), Falkland Islands, Finland, Mexico, and Norway. 1878 mixed franking Guatemala and British Honduras and 1888 mixed currency issues, 15 Cuthbert Brothers Caye Service covers, 1884 Missent to Yokohama Japan, and two later Missent to Belize. The pdf file available in minutes once ordered, price £95 (no refunds) but two later updates available on request. Invaluable so no trade or customer discounts. The 302 illustrated covers arranged in chronological sequence with provenance allocated when known. £95 |
;) | \\\"3\\\" used ST. JOSEPH, Trinidad numeral postmark (Type 0.6) on 1883 QV 1d carmine (SG.107), extremely rare. £450 |
;) | BRITISH HONDURAS PRE-STAMP and GB used in period 1756-1865, 167 covers. Price £40 (WIP-44) has about 20 examples PAID AT BELIZE, some delightful covers and pieces originating Guatemala with GB 6d adhesives cancelled Belize "A06", covers 1849 mentioning revolution in Yucatan, and 1864 written whilst waiting to embark for more trouble in Mexico. Probably the most wonderful is the eye-witness account of the 1798 Battle of St. Georges Cay, with other stampless to Bahamas, Belgium, El Salvador, Finland, Jamaica, Norway, and Spain. This digital pdf is waiting to be ordered and can be with you in minutes. 167 covers arranged in chronological sequence, much of the earlier in b/w, and provenance added when known with the final item with the very rare 2-line BELIZE/SHIP-LETTER. Price £40 (no refunds) but two free updates given as and when requested. Information always proves invaluable so no trade or collector discounts. £40 |
;) | "17" used MARE D'ALBERT, Mauritius numeral postmark on 1878 "13 CENTS" on QV 3d orange-red (SG.86, Cat.£60), a stunning strike on a stamp rarely seen at the villages. £75 |
;) | "29" used DIMBULLA, Ceylon FORWARDED in India Undated piece with Chalon QV 4d rose, pair QV 1d dull blue (crossed by fining crease) pmk'd Dimbulla "29" forwarded on arrival with India ½ anna. £325 |
;) | NEVIS period 1862-1895 with 144 illustrated cover. Price £48 (WIP-161) You can now order and pay for your own DIGITAL copy (no refunds) but two free updates as and when requested. Suitable for carrying around in your tablet or laptop, or mobile. 144 covers illustrated in mainly colour with text descriptions spanning period 1862-1895. Provenance given when known. Price £48 payable by PayPal or UK bank transfer (no trade or customer discounts). Ignore Barclays mention at check out as account now closed. Order now and being digital it can arrive in minutes. £48 |
;) | "28" used BADULLA, Ceylon numeral postmark on 1882 16c on QV 24c green (SG.142). £24 |
;) | COSPICUA, Malta postmark/cancel D/OC 14 97 on QV 5/- rose (SG.30). £75 |
;) | CALLIAQUA, St. Vincent postmark/cancel reversed C/AU 1 02 on QV 4d Keyplate (SG.71), rare. £140 |
;) | "6" used VILLE BAGUE, Mauritius numeral cancel on 1878 4c on QV 1d bistre (SG.84), exceptionally rare on this issue and an exceptionally rare office. £240 |
;) | "13" used DIEGO MARTIN, Trinidad numeral postmark (Type 0.2) on 1875 (1d) lake P.14 REVERSED CC wmk (SG.75b). £32 |
;) | EAST END TORTOLA V.I., Virgin Islands postmark/cancel the rare temporary rubber datestamp thought part dated -- NOV 1915 on ½d Ursula (SG.43). £50 |
;) | BARROUALLIE, St. Vincent postmark/cancel C/AU 8 82 on QV ½d orange (SG.36). £40 |
;) | SIGGIEUI, Malta postmark/cancel AM/FE 20 02 on QV ½d (SG.20). Ex BIRKETT ALLAN £75 |
;) | PAULA, Malta postmark/cancel PM/10 AU 08 on KE7 ½d (SG.47). Ex BIRKETT ALLAN £16 |
;) | PAULA, Malta postmark/cancel PM/AP 10 12 on KE7 2½d (SG.53), toning. Ex BIRKETT ALLAN £14 |
;) | PAULA, Malta postmark/cancel AM/OC 30 00 on QV ½d (SG.20). Ex BIRKETT ALLAN £20 |