Sale 281

The "Kamina" Collection
of French Occupation Stamps of Former German Colonies, 1914-18


TOGO - 1915 (7 JAN.) "Anglo-French" 15mm WIDE
 
 
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Lot 328

Togo, 1915, 3pf brown (SG H29), well centered, on piece, tied by part "Lome, Togo" c.d.s. of January, 1915. Very Fine. Michel 16.
SG £2,500 ($3,190)
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Lot 329

Togo, 1915, 10pf carmine (SG H31), horizontal strip of four, on piece, tied by "Lome, Togo/ 7.1.15" c.d.s., tiny defect at top between corner perfs. of 3rd and 4th stamps. Otherwise Very Fine and an attractive multiple used on the day of issue. Michel 18.
SG £520+ ($660)

Expertization: Signed Bothe BPP.
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Lot 330

Togo, 1915, 10pf carmine, variety no watermark (SG H31a), deep color in the characteristic duller shade, on piece, tied by "Lome, Togo/ 24.3.15" c.d.s. and additionally with red cancellation at bottom, lifted for examination and hinged back. Fine. Very rare. Michel 18F.
SG £7,000 ($8,920)

Expertization: 1986 Bühler Certificate.
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Lot 331

Togo, 1915, 20pf ultramarine (SG H32), deep color, perfectly centered, o.g. Very Fine. Michel 19.
SG £1,400 ($1,780)

Expertization: Signed A. Brun and 1984 Bothe Certificate.
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Lot 332
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Togo, 1915, 20pf ultramarine (SG H32), cancelled by Anecho c.d.s. in blue. Very Fine. Michel 19.
SG £475 ($610)

Expertization: Signed Champion and 1984 Kilian Certificate.
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Lot 333
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Togo, 1915, 20pf ultramarine (SG H32), cancelled by Anecho c.d.s. in blue. Very Fine. Michel 19.
SG £475 ($610)
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Lot 334

Togo, 1915, 20pf ultramarine (SG H32), on piece, cancelled by Lome c.d.s. Very Fine. Michel 19.
SG £475 ($610)
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Lot 335

Togo, 1915, 20pf ultramarine (SG H32), on piece, cancelled by "Lome, Togo/ 7.1.15" c.d.s., the day of issue. Very Fine. Michel 19.
SG £475 ($610)

Expertization: 1983 Bühler and Bothe Certificates.
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Lot 336
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Togo, 1915, 40 pf black and carmine (SG H32a), bright color, well centered, cancelled by "Lome, Togo/ 9.1.15" c.d.s. Very Fine and one of the best examples extant of this great rarity. Michel 20.
SG £7,500 ($9,560)

ONLY FOUR OR FIVE USED EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN TO DATE.

Expertization: 1981 Bothe Certificate.
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Lot 337

Togo, 1915, 50pf black and purple on buff (SG H33), deep color, on piece, cancelled by "Lome, Togo/ 7.1.15" c.d.s., the day of issue. Very Fine. A rarity, only 19 stamps printed. Michel 21.
SG £9,500 ($12,110)

Expertization: Signed Champion and 1987 Bühler Certificate.
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Lot 338
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Togo, 1915, 50pf black and purple on buff, variety "Togu" (SG H33 var./ Gibbs 34a), position 5, bright color on fresh paper, centrally cancelled by "Lome, Togo/ 7.1.15" c.d.s., the day of issue. Extremely Fine. A fantastic variety. Michel 21I €18,000 ($19,440). Maury €23,000 ($24,840).
Maury €23,000 ($24,840)

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE "TOGU" VARIETY.

Expertization: Signed Bothe and 1990 Holcombe Certificate.

Provenance: The Marquess of Bute
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