Lot 653 o
British Guiana, 1852, Waterlow Litho Issue, 1¢ black on magenta, light Demerara split ring datestamp, margins include shaving to in at bottom, expertly repair tear, Fine appearance, a presentable example of this rare early British Guiana issue. Scott No. 6.SG No. 9 £4,250 for fine ($6,880).
Realized: $450
Lot 654 o
British Guiana, 1852, Waterlow Litho Issue, 4¢ black on deep blue, neat Demerara split ring datestamp, margins ample to just touching frameline at right, slight surface rubbing and crease at top, F.-V.F. appearance, still a lovely example of this rare and elusive issue; with 2005 R.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 7.SG No. 10 £9,000 for fine ($14,570).
Realized: $3,000
Lot 655 ()
British Guiana, 1857-59, Seal of the Colony, 1¢ dull red, with line above value, type A, without gum, ample to large margins, vibrant color, light crease and small margin tear at top, Very Fine appearance, a very scarce mint stamp; with 2007 D. Brandon certificate. Scott No. 9.SG No. 12 £1,500 ($2,430).
Realized: $375
Lot 656 o
British Guiana, 1856, Local Typeset Issue, 4¢ black on magenta, "Demerara, Jy 25, 1856" town cancel and manuscript initials, margins ample to slightly into typeset at left, couple thins and sealed tear at left, Fine appearance, still a presentable example of this rare and popular British Guiana issue. Scott No. 14.SG No. 24 £10,000 ($16,190).
Realized: $1,300
Lot 657 o
British Guiana, 1860, Seal of the Colony, 4¢ blue, barred oval cancel, full well balanced margins, bright color, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 12.SG No. 21 £700 ($1,130).
Realized: $200
Lot 658
British Guiana, 1862, Local Typeset Issue, 1¢ black on rose, wrong ornament at left, tied on small piece by neat "A03" barred oval cancel, fresh and well centered, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce variety; with 1997 D. Brandon certificate. Scott No. 35 var.SG No. 116b £1,100 ($1,780).
Realized: $950
Lot 659 o
British Guiana, 1862, Local Typeset Issue, 2¢ black on yellow, "A03" barred oval cancel, wide margins showing roulette in right margin, tiny scissor separation cut at top left corner, Very Fine. Scott No. 38.SG No. 119 £400 ($650).
Realized: $95
Lot 660
British Guiana, 1867, Seal of the Colony, 12¢ brownish purple, perf 12½-13, medium paper, part o.g., attractively centered, strong color, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 49a.SG No. 76 £650 ($1,050).
Realized: $600
Lot 661
British Guiana, 1881, Provisional Surcharge, 2¢ on 12¢ pale violet, small part o.g., choice margins and centering, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 98.SG No. 156 £600 ($970).
Realized: $115
Lot 662 ()
British Guiana, 1881, Provisional Surcharge, 2¢ on 24¢ emerald green, without gum, strong bright color, Very Fine. Scott No. 100.SG No. 158 £750 ($1,210).