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Nyasaland to Zanzibar

Lots 412-421 Lots 422-430

Lot 422    

Swaziland, 1961, QEII View, 10¢ on 1sh black & deep olive, double surcharge, o.g., never hinged, fairly well centered, fresh with strong bold colors, F.-V.F.; with 2021 Sismondo certificate. Scott Nos. 75a.
SG Nos. 73a    £2,500 ($2,980).

Realized: $950

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Lot 423    

Zanzibar, 1895-96, "Zanzibar" overprinted in black on India 8a magenta, two singles, on 1895, 2a blue overprint registration entire to Roxbury, Mass., tied by "Zanzibar, Reg, MJL, 96" cds's, London transits date stamps and reverse with Boston entry and receiving postmarks, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 10 var.
SG Nos. 15    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $525

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Lot 424    

Zanzibar, 1895-96, "Zanzibar" overprinted in black on India 1r green & aniline carmine, on 1895, 2a blue overprint registration entire to Warwickshire, England, tied by "Zanzibar, Reg, MJL, 96" cds's, London transits date stamp and reverse Birmingham receiver; stamp with a couple minor tone spots, still Very Fine. Scott Nos. 13.
SG Nos. 18    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $200

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Lot 425 S   

Zanzibar, 1896 & 1899, Sultan Issues, ½a to 5r complete, overprinted "Specimen", set of 15 and 17 respectively, no gum, rich vibrant colors throughout, Very Fine sets.
SG Nos. 156/74    £650 ($770).

Realized: $180

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Lot 426    

Zanzibar, 1898, Sultan Seyyid Hamed-bin-Thwain, 3a gray & red, Multiple Rosettes watermark, in combination with 1898, ½a yellow green & red + 1a indigo & red (178+179) on 1899, 2a registration entire to London, England, tied by "Zanzibar, 30 No, 99" barred cds's, with red "A.R." in oval handstamp at left, red London entry and receiving date stamps, Very Fine, a very scarce "A.R." return receipt marking. Scott Nos. 59.
SG Nos. 182    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 427    

Zanzibar, 1899, Sultan Seyyid Hamoud-bin-Mohammed bin Said, 5a bister & red, in combination with 1899-1901, ½a yellow green & red + 1a carmine, horizontal pair (188+190) on 1899, 2a registration entire to Minneapolis, Minn., all tied by "Zanzibar, 30 No, 01" barred cds's, London transit additionally tying and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, an attractive combination usage. Scott Nos. 71.
SG Nos. 197    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 428    

Zanzibar, 1899, Sultan Seyyid Hamoud-bin-Mohammed bin Said, 3r dull purple & red, in combination with 1899-1901, 1a carmine, three singles + 1r blue & red + 2r green & red (190+200+201) on 1899 2a registration entire to Cleveland, O., all tied by "Zanzibar, 29 Sep, 03" barred cds's, London transit date stamp on reverse; entire reduced at left prior to posting, Very Fine, a very scarce rupee high value combination (S.G. with £825 valuation for 3r on cover). Scott Nos. 76.
SG Nos. 202    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $280

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Lot 429    

Zanzibar, Postage Due, 1936, 40¢ ultramarine, ordinary paper, in combination with Postage Due, 1936, 5¢ violet + 30¢ brown (D25+D28) on incoming airmail cover from Bombay, India, reverse franked with India ½a block of 8 tied by "Bombay, 16 Nov, 42" cds's, dues tied by "Zanzibar, Reg., 30 No, 42" cds's, censor tape at left, Very Fine, a rare ordinary paper due combination (S.G. with £960 valuation for 40¢ on cover). Scott Nos. J22.
SG Nos. D29    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $375

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Lot 430 E   

Zanzibar, 1895, 2c ultramarine "State of N. Africa", envelope entire essays, three entires on different sizes with manuscript "Size 4½", "Size 8¼" and "Size 13" designations, mounted on two pages; one inscribed with "Nov 18th 1895, Appendix C (contd), Specimens for the 2½ Anna Envelopes" and other "The size 13 and size 8¼ are the same sizes and of the same quality as selected by the Foreign Office of the British East Africa Protectorate"; some light block toning effecting portions of entires (but not indicias), F.-V.F. and unique.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

These essay were submitted by the De la Rue to the Crown Agent for the 1896 Sultan Seyyid Hamed-bin-Thwain envelopes to show color and sizes. The first part of Appendix C dealt with post cards while the latter part with registration envelopes.

Realized: $475

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