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U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


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Lot 1356

1892, ½d., 2d./-1s., overprinted "Oil Rivers" (1, 3-6), singles tied by "Old Calabar River JY 7 94" datestamps on cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, red "Paid Liverpool Br Packet" (8.3) transit c.d.s., Edinburgh (8.8) arrival backstamp; Very Fine. SG 1, 3-6.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1357

1893, ½d on 2½d black surcharge (26), original gum, fresh and Fine. An exceedingly rare stamp. SG 15 £4,000 ($5,100).
Scott $3,500

Expertization: 1996 Holcombe Certificate.
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Lot 1358

1898 10s. deep violet, perf. 13½-14 (63), cancelled by an oval "Registered Old Calabar 12 Au 03" postmark on a registered letter to Oldenburg, Germany, red London (9.7) and Oldenburg (9.8) backstamps; stamp lifted for examination, a Fine and rare usage of the 1898 10s. issue. SG 74b.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: 1998 Holcombe Photo Opinion.
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