Lot 143
Mauritius, 1858, "Britannia" (4d) green, ample to mostly large margins, tied by neat mute barred oval handstamp on folded letter to Bordeaux, France, red Suez transit cds and bold "8" decimes due handstamp, reverse with bold "G.P.O. Mauritius, Ju 29, 1859" origin, "Cette à Bordeaux" transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine, ex-Knapp. Scott No. 9.SG No. 27 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE AND CHOICE USAGE OF THE 1858 4D BRITANNIA ISSUE.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 144
Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia" (9d) dull magenta, part o.g., full even margins, deep color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 11.SG No. 29 £900 ($1,070).
Realized: $750
Lot 145
Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia", 6d blue, o.g., full well balanced margins, fresh with deep color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 18.SG No. 32 £800 ($950).
Realized: $375
Lot 146 o
Mauritius, 1861, "Britannia", 6d dull purple slate, imperf, horizontal pair, barred "B53" oval cancels, ample to mostly large margins, strong color, Very Fine and choice, ex-Emerson. Scott No. 20.SG No. 33 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $180
Lot 147
Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia", 1s vermilion, part o.g., rich vivid color, full margins, tiny internal cut, Very Fine appearance, an attractive unused example of this rare used high value. Scott No. 19.SG No. 34 £3,250 ($3,870).
Realized: $1,700
Lot 148
Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia", 1s vermilion, horizontal pair, in combination with 1863, Queen Victoria, 6d slate (50) on folded letter to London, England, all tied by mute barred oval handstamps with manuscript Via Marseilles routing endorsement, magenta manuscript "7½" credit rate and registry endorsement, red London, Registered oval date stamp and reverse with bold "Mauritius, G.P.O., No 3, 1860" crown circle date stamp; cover with soiled and toned horizontal file fold, Fine appearance, a rare registered mixed issue franking. Scott No. 19+28.SG No. 34 Estimate $400 - 600.
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Realized: $750
Lot 149
Mauritius, 1861, "Britannia", 1s yellow green, imperf, o.g., ample to mostly large margins, fresh with rich bright color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 21.SG No. 35 £650 ($770).
Realized: $475