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Stamp auction - 23 April 2015
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Dear Customer
Welcome to our latest auction (Sale 163) initially scheduled for May then postponed owing to the pandemic. Now that lockdown has eased we can go ahead with our sale at the Britannia Hotel over two days instead of one
which will help us abide by the social distancing rules.
Viewing
We have taken two extra days at the hotel before the auction for viewing, which again will help with social distancing; we would recommend this as the best option.
If you wish to view the auction lots at our Newcastle offices you can do so from Monday 10th to Friday 21st August (weekdays) by appointment only.
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great option of a £3 flat fee, which allows you to bid on as many lots as you like with no other charges.
Bidding
Unfortunately we will be unable to offer our usual room bidder (boxed) lots which always prove to be popular with many of you.
The auction room numbers will be limited (maximum of 30 people). Therefore, we ask that bidders move in and out of the room accordingly. We understand customers may wish to bid on multiple lots but if
there is a space between your lot numbers please leave the room until ready to bid again.
Refreshments
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If you would like any other information regarding our sale please do not hesitate to contact us. Corbitts would like to thank you for your continued support.
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This auction took place on 23 April 2015. Estimates and realised prices are shown below for information only.
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Sale 150 - Niger Coast Protectorate
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Description of lot
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Realised
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1151
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OIL RIVERS 1892 Optd set VFU (1s slightly faded), SG.1/6, 1893 ½d on half of 1d bisect - VFU on a piece. NIGER COMPANY TERR - Barutu 1896-99 1d lilac with boxed cancel, SG.Z44. (8) Cat. £360
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£100 to 120 |
£100.00
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1152
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POSTAL STATIONERY range comprising cards with Oil Rivers 1892-93 ½d (2) unused & 1d unused & used (3). Registered envelope 1892 2d size G h/stamped 'SPECIMEN,' also Niger Coast Protectorate cards with 1895 1d used (2) & registered envelope 1897 2d size G ovptd 'SPECIMEN' (light overall toning). A good lot. (10)
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£140 to 180 |
N/S
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1153
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1893 'Half Penny' (Type 7) in vermillion on 2½d purple on blue, a pair sharing Forcados River c.d.s. (3.1.94), fine, SG.21, Cat. £360
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£80 to 100 |
N/S
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1154
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1893 'HALF/PENN.Y' (Type 5) in vermillion on 2½d purple on blue, a block of four cancelled by Forcados River c.d.s. (31.1.94), fine RPS Cert. 1986, SG.17, Cat. £800
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£250 to 300 |
£310.00
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1155
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1893 'HALF/PENNY' (Type 6) in violet on 2d grey-green & carmine, two shortish perfs at top o/w fine unused with large part o.g, SG.18, Cat. £1100
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£250 to 300 |
N/S
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1156
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1894 (20 Nov) 'Bright & Sons' envelope registered to Bournemouth bearing 1894 (Jan) 2½d carmine-lake, 5d grey-lilac & 1s black, each neatly cancelled by 'OLD CALABAR' c.d.s. with code 'C' showing another strike alongside, large 'R' h/stamp and despatch & Liverpool registered d/stamp, the envelope with flap missing. Attractive. Provenance: John Sacher, Nov 2009.
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£200 to 250 |
£260.00
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1157
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1894 ½d on 2½d blue showing variety 'OIE' for 'ONE' used with 1894 (Jan) 2d & (May) 2d & 2½d on piece, all tied by Old Calabar River squared circle d/stamp (19.11.94), fine, SG.65b, Cat. £1200
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£250 to 300 |
N/S
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1158
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1894 1d dull blue bisected diagonally & tied by Opobo River c.d.s. (11.9.94) on small piece, 1894 (May) 1d vermillion bisected diagonally & used with two whole 1d on piece, tied by Bonny squared circle d/stamp (13.8.94), fine.
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£100 to 120 |
£140.00
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1159
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1897-98 6d (a few perfs thinned at top), 2/6d, 10s deep violet & 10s bright violet, each ovptd 'SPECIMEN,' fine M, SG.71, 73s, 74s, Cat. £365
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£80 to 100 |
N/S
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