| Lot |
Symbol |
Description |
Est Price |
| 1034 |
e |
British Post Offices: Alexandria: 1869 (April 4), EL to Liverpool franked Great Britain 1867-70 6d. violet Plate 8 with "BO1" cancellation and c.d.s., arrival datestamp on the reverse; fine (Z24)
(Photo Plate 83) |
£120.00 |
| * 1035 |
*O |
Interpostal seals: Collection in three approval booklets, over 300, incl. Kehr type III Abuhomus, Benha (3), Bilbes, Birket-el Saat, Constantinople, Gedda, Kafr-el-Dauar, Jook (2), Smirne, type IVc Alessandria gold, type IVa Kilometro 83 (3), etc., unused and used, chiefly fine. A valuable and useful lot |
£1,000.00 |
| 1036 |
**4+ |
1893-1914 Official (-) chestnut, u.m. block of fifteen (5 x 3) from the upper-left corner of the pane, fine (O64) |
£60.00 |
| 1037 |
P |
1914 1m. to 200m., set of imperf. horizontal pairs on watermarked crescent paper, u.m., fine and scarce. From the unique "Palace Collection" sheets (73p-82p)
(Photo Plate 80) |
£400.00 |
| 1038 |
** |
1914-15 Postage Due 2m., 4m. and 1p., all imperf. vertical pairs, u.m. or very lightly hinged, fine (D84-86 vars.)
(Photo Plate 80) |
£120.00 |
| 1039 |
** |
1923 Geographical Congress 5m. brown, Royal misperf., u.m., tiny wrinkles, fine. The 5m. is the only value of the set that exists with the "Royal" misperforation and only one sheet was so prepared (123 var.)
|
£80.00 |
| 1040 |
**4 |
1929 Express Letter 20m. black and red, u.m. block of four from the right of the sheet with "Royal" misperforations, fine (E139var.) |
£100.00 |
| 1041 |
** |
1927-37 1m. to 20m., twenty-three different (incl. the scarce 13m. carmine and larger size 20m. blue) with "Royal" misperforation, u.m., fine (Btwn. 148 and 168 vars.)
(Photo Plate 80) |
£200.00 |
| 1042 |
** |
--- 1m. to 500h. (eighteen values) all with "Royal misperforation", u.m., fine (Btwn. 148 and 171)
(Photo Plate 71) |
£350.00 |
| 1043 |
** |
--- 5m. chestnut, horizontal strip of three with interpanneau margin tete-beche pair and "Royal" misperforation, u.m., fine and scarce (156 var.)
(Photo Plate 81) |
£120.00 |
| 1044 |
P4+ |
--- 200m. deep mauve, imperf. block of fifteen (5 x 3) from the upper-right corner of the sheet with "Cancelled" on the reverse, fine and scarce (168a var.)
(Photo Plate 80) |
£500.00 |
| 1045 |
** |
1928 Medical Congress set with "Royal" misperforations, u.m., fine (176-177 vars.) |
£120.00 |
| 1046 |
** |
1929 Prince's Birthday, so-called "Brown centres" special printing set, u.m., fine and scarce. Cat. £400+ (178a-181a)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£300.00 |
| 1047 |
* |
--- Another set, large part o.g., each with light pencil signature on reverse and some slight stain spots on some perforations, otherwise fine and scarce. Cat. £400 (178a-181a)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£150.00 |
| 1048 |
P |
1934 Universal Postal Union set imperf. and with "Cancelled" on the reverse, fine. A rare set (219P-232P)
(Photo Plate B) |
£1,000.00 |
| 1049 |
* |
--- Set, large part o.g., the 3m. with small thin, otherwise fine and fresh. Cat. £450 (219-232)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£150.00 |
| 1050 |
** |
1936-37 King Farouk 5m. deep brown, horizontal strip of four from the left of the sheet with "Royal" misperforations and containing tete-beche pair, u.m., fine and scarce (236 var.) |
£120.00 |
| 1051 |
** |
1938 Official 1m. to 50m., the set of nine with "Royal" misperforations, u.m., also the set imperf. on card with "Cancelled" on the reverse, fine (O276-284 vars.) |
£80.00 |
| 1052 |
** |
1944-52 1m., 2m., 4m., 10m., 15m., 17m., 20m. and 22m., 1947-51 30m. to 200m., all in horizontal or vertical (30m. to 200m.) pairs with "Royal misperforations", u.m., fine (Btwn. 291 and 301, 340-344)
(Photo Plate 80) |
£250.00 |
| 1053 |
**4 |
1947-51 King Farouk 50p. and £E1, both values in u.m. blocks of four from the sides of the sheets, fine. Cat. £220++ (345-346) |
£80.00 |
| Lot |
Symbol |
Description |
Est Price |
| 1055 |
e |
1843 (April 7), long EL from Giustino de Jacobis (the first Catholic Bishop of Abyssinia) at Adwa, addressed to Lyon, with "ALEXANDRIE/17/AOUT/1843/(EGYPTE)" c.d.s., red boxed "PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERANEE", rated "20" in manuscript, disinfected at Malta with slits and double ring "PURIFIE AU LAZARET", all on the front, Marseilles and Lyon transit markings on the reverse; fine. Extremely rare. Believed to be the only letter from de Jacobis in private hands
(Photo Plate 83) |
£3,000.00 |
| 1056 |
e |
1847 (Dec. 1), long EL from the explorer Antoine d'Abbadie at Dabaraq, addressed to his mother in Paris and giving details of his explorations in Ethiopia, sent by native runners (melektegnas) to the Coast, "ALEXANDRIE/ 20/MAY/48/(EGYPTE)" c.d.s., rated "20" in manuscript, Paris arrival c.d.s. of May 31 on the reverse; fine. An extremely rare entire, most Explorers letters are housed in Geographical Societies archives
(Photo Plate 83) |
£2,000.00 |
| 1057 |
e |
1895 (Oct. 23), Eritrea 20c. postal stationery letter card, additionally franked 5c., addressed to Paris and re-directed to Brescia, from an Italian Officer involved in the fighting and with interesting contents, blue Adigrat cancellation and a variety of transit markings, small surface scuffs, otherwise fine and scarce
(Photo Plate 83) |
£200.00 |
| 1058 |
e |
1899 (Dec.), envelope Registered from Addis Abeba to St. Petersburg, carried by members of the Russian Legation to Djibouti and franked Obock 1892 tablet type 75c. with blue Somali Coast and boxed "R" cancellations, violet "OBESSARAZHENO" on front, on the reverse Graniza and other transit markings; fine. A rare disinfected letter from Dr. Nicolas Browtzine (Doctor to Emperor Menelik)
(Photo Plate 83) |
£1,500.00 |
| 1059 |
e |
1902 (June 6), envelope Registered to Metz, franked 1902 "Bosta" set handstamped in violet with Adis Abeba cancellations, additionally franked Obock 1894-1903 15c. (2) and 25c. with blue Djibouti cancellations, transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine. Illustrated on page 77 of "Ethiopia 1867-1936" by R. Sciaky
(Photo Plate 83) |
£375.00 |
| 1060 |
e |
1904 (May 7), "Wallaga" Gold mines envelope to Milan, franked 1903 handstamped "Melikt" 1g. (2) and 2g. with "ADDIS ABABA" (Payne AA1) cancellations, additionally franked Somali Coast 1903 5c. (2), 15c. and 25c. with blue Djibouti cancellations, on reverse British Somaliland Edward ½a. and 1a. used to seal the envelope; a little stained. Rare
(Photo Plate 84) |
£250.00 |
| 1061 |
e |
1904 (May 13), 1g. postal stationery card overprinted "Bosta", addressed to Firenze, pre-cancelled "ADDIS ABEBA" (Payne AA1), franked British Somaliland Edward ½a. (2) with "B" in circle cancellations and with Berbera c.d.s. of June 9 1904, transit and arrival markings, fine and scarce
(Photo Plate 83) |
£950.00 |
| 1062 |
e |
1904 (Oct. 27), envelope to Djibouti, franked 1903 handstamped "Melikt" 1g. with "ADDIS ABEBA" (Payne AA1) cancellation, additionally franked Somali Coast 1903 5c. (2) and 15c. with blue Djibouti cancellation; fine. A very early example of the new reduced Postal rate from Addis Abeba to Djibouti
(Photo Plate 83) |
£200.00 |
| 1063 |
e |
1905 (May 24), envelope from Jerusalem to Addis Abeba, franked (on reverse) Turkey 1901 20pa. pair, on arrival taxed by 1905 Postage Due ½g. pair tied by "HARAR" (Payne HR3) cancellation, transit markings, a few small perimeter faults; fine. This is believed to be the only recorded example of a cover from the Holy Land to Ethiopia with a mixed franking
(Photo Plate 85) |
£1,500.00 |
| 1064 |
e |
1905 (Oct. 17), envelope addressed to the French Somali Coast franked 1905 "10" on ½g. with "HARAR" (Payne HR3) cancellation, additionally franked Somali Coast 25c. with Djibouti cancellation; fine
(Photo Plate 84) |
£350.00 |
| 1065 |
e |
1906 (June 6), envelope Registered to Switzerland, franked 1906 handstamped "Melikt" 1g. (2), 1906 wide"Menelik" pink "20" on 1g., "ADDIS ABEBA" (Payne AA1) cancellations, additionally franked Somali Coast 1903 75c. with Djibouti cancellation, on the reverse additionally bearing Menelik violet "05" on ¼g. with AA1 cancellations but used as seals, arrival c.d.s., fine. A scarce mixed franking
(Photo Plate 84) |
£750.00 |
| 1066 |
e |
1907 (Dec. 7), envelope Registered to Switzerland, franked Somali Coast 1903 75c. with a fine strike of the "LEGATION DE FRANCE/ADDIS ABBEBA/REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" (Payne AA2) cancellation, transit and arrival markings on reverse; the envelope with a few small imperfections, fine appearance and a great Rarity. One of only three recorded covers with the AA2 cancellation and the only one Registered
(Photo Plate 85) |
£1,750.00 |
| 1067 |
e |
1908 (Jan. 5), envelope Registered to Graz, franked Somali Coast 1903 25c. (4) tied by two fine strikes of the Harar Maltese Cross (Payne HR1) cancellation, transit and arrival markings; some small imperfections but fine appearance and an extremely rare cover
(Photo Plate 84) |
£1,500.00 |
| 1068 |
e |
1908 (May 5), p.p.c. (untitled) to France franked 1901 handstamped "Ethiopie" in blue ¼g., 1907 "Dagmawi" "¼" on ¼g. and Somali Coast 1903 10c., all cancelled by blue "ADDIS ABEBA" (Payne AA1) cancellations, arrival datestamp; fine
(Photo Plate 84) |
£200.00 |
| 1069 |
e |
1908 (July 11), envelope to Addis Abbeba franked 1894 1g. with blue "HARRAR POSTES" (Payne HR5B) cancellation and "ADDIS ABABA POSTES" (Payne AA3A) arrival datestamp on reverse; fine
(Photo Plate 84) |
£100.00 |
| 1070 |
e |
1908 (Nov. 7), envelope to Nice franked 1908 (Nov.) 2pi. on 2g., blue "HARRAR/POSTES" (Payne HR5C) cancellation with another strike repeated below, transit and arrival markings on reverse, a few small perimeter faults but still fine. The earliest recorded cover of the Ethiopian Imperial Post that started on November 1st.
(Photo Plate 84) |
£150.00 |
| 1071 |
e |
1908 2pi. on 2g. brown, tied to p.p.c. (L'Emperor au magasin Mahomed-Ali) and 16pi. on 16g. on p.p.c. (Une Fustigationsur la place du Marche), each tied by Dirre Daoua datestamps to the picture sides (136, 139) |
£100.00 |
| 1072 |
e |
--- 4pi on 4g., tied by Adis Abeba cancellation of Dec. 24 1910 to envelope Registered to Constantinople, transit and arrival markings on the reverse; fine (137)
(Photo Plate 84) |
£250.00 |
| 1073 |
e |
--- 8pi.on 8g., tied by Dirre Daoua dotted circle datestamp of Feb. 24 1909 to envelope Registered to Paris, a little carelessly opened, otherwise fine and scarce. Also a study of eighty stamps of the issue with many varieties (138, etc.)
|
£450.00 |
| 1074 |
e |
The admission of Ethiopia to the Universal Postal Union, The new currency and postal services: 1909 (Jan. 9), envelope to Milan franked 1908 "2/piastre" on 2g. tied by "DIRRE DAOUA/ABYSSINIE" cancellation, Djibouti and Port Said transit markings on reverse, arrival c.d.s., the envelope a little discoloured (chiefly on the reverse); fine and rare. Illustrated on page 108 of "Ethiopia 1867-1936" by R. Sciaky
|
£325.00 |
| 1075 |
*Oe |
1909 issue, selection of twenty-four covers or cards and fourteen stamps, incl. the set on cover Registered to Switzerland, 1g. on local envelope with blue Harar cancellation, 4g, with Arad Addis Abbeba cancellation on cover Registered to Switzerland, etc., chiefly good to fine |
£350.00 |
| 1076 |
e |
--- ¼g. blue-green, used with 1908 1pi. on 1p. (4, one showing the figure "1" almost omitted) on envelope Registered to Djibouti, Harrar cancellations; the envelope with light fold and slightly stained around the perfs., fine and scarce |
£500.00 |
| 1077 |
e |
1909 (Feb. 13), envelope Registered to Paris franked 1908 (Nov.) 1pi. on 1g., 2pi. on 2g. with "DIRRE DAOUA/ABYSSINIE" (Payne DD2) cancellations with another strike repeated alongside; fine. A rare multiple rate cover from the period November 1908 to February 1909
|
£325.00 |
| 1078 |
e |
--- (June 20), slightly foreshortened envelope, Registered to Versailles franked 1908 "2/piastres" pair and 1909 Throne of Solomon 1g., tied by Dirre Daoua dotted circle cancellation, "R" and boxed "AR" markings, Djibouti transit datestamp on reverse; the envelope a little soiled and creased but nevertheless a very scarce mixed franking of the November 1908 and 1909 issues
|
£450.00 |
| 1079 |
e |
1910 (Jan. 3), local Registered envelope franked 1909 Throne of Solomon 1g., Menelik 2g. with Adis Abeba cancellations, "R" and boxed "AR" markings; the envelope creased, a little roughly opened and with part of flap missing from the reverse. The "AR" service for local mail is extremely rare
|
£200.00 |
| 1080 |
e |
1911 (Jan. 30), envelope from Bare de Chateauroux, addressed to Dire Daoua, via Djibouti, franked Sower 10c. and on arrival marked "T" and taxed by 1908 Postage Due1g. pair with Dirre Daoua dotted circle cancellations, a variety of transit and arrival markings on reverse; the envelope folded and a little roughly opened, nevertheless attractive and extremely rare. Only two incoming covers and one internal cover are recorded taxed by Postage Dues for the period 1909 to 1936
|
£1,500.00 |
| 1081 |
e |
1911 (May 13), envelope Registered to Cairo, franked 1908 "1/piastre" on 1g. blue horizontal strip of five from the top of the sheet with Adis Abeba cancellations, handstruck "R" with manuscript numerals, Port Said and Cairo datestamps on the reverse; the envelope folded and soiled, scarce
|
£825.00 |
| 1082 |
e |
1911 (Sept. 16), envelope Registered to Caracal (France) and re-addressed to New York, franked 1908 "4/piastres" on 4g. with "ADDIS ABEBA/POSTES" cancellation, boxed "R" and manuscript numeral, transit and arrival markings on reverse; a trifle soiled, fine
|
£300.00 |
| 1083 |
e |
The new cancellations of the years 1911 to 1916: 1911 (Oct. 4), locally addressed envelope, Registered from Dire Daoua and franked 1911 Dire Daoua provisional "½" on ½g. (2), "1" on 1g. and "2" on 2g. to make the correct 4g. rate (2g. double internal rate and 2g. for Registration), "DIRRE DAOUA/POSTES" cancellations and dotted arrival datestamp, boxed "R" and manuscript numerals, fine. A very rare commercial usage of the Dirre Daoua provisional issue
|
£1,250.00 |
| * 1084 |
* |
1911 Diredawa provisional set of seven, large part o.g., fine. Cat. £375. Yvert €1,300 (154-160)
|
£150.00 |
| 1085 |
e |
--- The set of seven, tied by blue Dire Daoua datestamps of Oct. 3 1911 ("11" inverted) to local Registered envelope; fine (154-160)
(Photo Plate 86) |
£300.00 |
| 1086 |
e |
--- Another set, tied by blue Dire Daoua cancellations of Oct. 3 1911 ("11" inverted) to local envelope with arrival on reverse; fine (154-160)
(Photo Plate 86) |
£300.00 |
| 1087 |
e |
--- ½g. on ½g.on p.p.c (Perspective de Magala) and 4g. on 4g. on piece, the second cancelled in blue, some small faults but scarce (155, 158) |
£100.00 |
| 1088 |
e |
--- Another set, tied by Dire Daoua cancellation of Oct. 5 1911 ("11" inverted) to envelope addressed to Harrar with arrival datestamp on reverse; fine (154-160)
(Photo Plate 86) |
£300.00 |
| 1089 |
e |
1912 (March 30), Diplomatic pouch label Registered to London, franked 1909 Throne of Solomon 1g., Menelik 4g. and 8g. with Addis Ababa cancellations, on the address side red "British Legation of Addis Ababa" wax seal; creases as might be expected but fine. A rare high value franking. Illustrated on page 119 of "Ethiopia 1867-1936" by R. Sciaky
(Photo Plate 86) |
£300.00 |
| 1090 |
e |
1914 (June 8), Declared Value cover to Aue, Germany, franked Menelik 2g. and 8g. with Addis Ababa cancellations, boxed "CHARGÉ", octagonal La Reunion a Marseilles, fine. Very scare usage of the 8g. on commercial mail. Illustrated on page 121 of "Ethiopia 1867 to 1936" by R. Sciaky
(Photo Plate 86) |
£400.00 |
| 1091 |
e |
1917 (April 13), opened out Censored cover to Paris, franked on reverse 1917 Coronation provisional ½g. horizontal strip of four with blue Harar cancellations, Censor tape and handstamps, a little stained but very scarce. Illustrated on page 129 of "Ethiopia 1867-1936" by R. Sciaky
(Photo Plate 87) |
£150.00 |
| 1092 |
e |
1917 (Aug. 3), Censored envelope, Registered to Guimper, France, franked 1917 definitive Coronation 2g. blue with red overprint (the famous "Red Tafari") pair, Adis Abeba cancellation, handstruck "R" and manuscript numerals; the envelope a little carelessly opened but extremely scarce
(Photo Plate 86) |
£500.00 |
| 1093 |
e |
The postal rates of the period 1923 to 1930. The new currency on stamps: 1925 (April 16), long Official envelope Registered to Washington, franked 1919 4g. on $4 with Addis Ababa cancellation, black on rose Registration label with numerals inserted by hand, on reverse red "TM" wax seal and with enclosure from Tafari Maconnen, the Ethiopian Regent; fine
(Photo Plate 86) |
£150.00 |
| 1094 |
e |
1927 (June 22), envelope Registered to France, re-directed to Switzerland, franked 1919 4g. on $4 (2) and 1925-28 ½g. on $1 (2) with Addis Ababa cancellations, black on rose Registration label with numerals inserted by hand, Lausanne arrival marking on the reverse; fine
(Photo Plate 87) |
£150.00 |
| 1095 |
e |
1928 (Oct. 14), envelope Registered to France, franked 1928 Coronation ½m. (2), 2m. (2) with "GARE/ADDIS ABEBA" cancellations, on reverse another two ½m. (uncancelled), arrival datestamp; filing fold affecting one 2m., fine
(Photo Plate 87) |
£375.00 |
| 1096 |
e |
The opening of new Post Offices in small Towns and their cancellations - 1921-1936: Collection of covers from Aouche (Aug. 29 1929), Debre Marcos (Dec. 12 1932), Derrou (June 12 1932), Dessie (Oct. 4 1934), Gonder (Oct. 10 1932), Gore (April 4 1928), Irna (Dec. 1932), Lekampte (June 25 1934 and Feb. 8 1936), Welamo (Jan. 1932 and Feb. 17 1934), a variety of cancellation types and frankings, chiefly fine. A valuable and interesting lot
(Photo Plate 87) |
£1,000.00 |
| 1097 |
e |
1930 (June), mourning envelope to England, franked on reverse 1928 Empress Zauditu unoverprinted 1m. strip of three with Addis Abeba R.P. cancellations, re-addressed to Paris on arrival and additionally franked Great Britain 1d. with Altrincham cancellation; the envelope roughly opened and with portion of flap missing; scarce
(Photo Plate 88) |
£120.00 |
| 1098 |
e |
The change of currency and the successive increases of postal rates in the period 1930 to 1936: 1930 (June 25) to 1931 (Jan. 13), nine covers or cards, variously franked, incl. three Registered, internal and overseas addresses and showing an array of different rates; good to fine |
£200.00 |
| 1099 |
e |
1930 (Nov. 9), envelope Registered to Paris franked 1930 handstamped Coronation 4m., unoverprinted 4g. with Addis Ababa cancellations, black on rose Registration label with numerals inserted by hand; the envelope with punch hole, otherwise fine. Very scarce usage of the two Coronation issues
(Photo Plate 88) |
£100.00 |
| 1100 |
e |
1931 (July 10), declared value envelope to Vienna, franked 1930 unoverprinted Coronation 4g. and 8g. with Addis Ababa cancellations, black on rose label with numerals inserted by hand, on reverse Djibouti, Port Taufiq, Alexandria and Naples transit markings, fine and scarce
(Photo Plate 88) |
£125.00 |
| 1101 |
t |
1932 (Feb. 7), Sample of Goods, part front Registered to Padua, franked 1931 2g., 4g. with Dire-Daoua cancellations, also 1934 (ca.) baggage label to Switzerland franked 1931 8f. with Addis Ababa cancellation and with Swiss customs label; some faults but two very scarce items
(Photo Plate 88) |
£100.00 |
| 1102 |
e |
1933 (Aug. 18), envelope to England from the Ethiopian Mission in Falascia, franked Sudan 5m. (3) with Gallabat cancellation, on reverse "Falascha Mission/ c/o Postmaster,/ Galabat/Anglo Egyptian Sudan" cachet, the envelope soiled and with slight faults, scarce
(Photo Plate 88) |
£150.00 |
| 1103 |
e |
1936 (Jan. 25), envelope Registered to Shanghai, franked 1931 2g. and 8g. with Addis Abeba cancellations, black on rose Registration label with numerals inserted by hand, boxed violet "1" censor marking, on reverse Djibouti transit and Shanghai arrival markings; fine. The 8g. extremely rare on commercial cover
(Photo Plate 88) |
£150.00 |
| 1104 |
e |
The protection of the British Legation during the Italo-Ethiopian War: 1936 (Feb.), envelope from Patiala (India) to the "Abyssinia Contingent, Addis Ababa, Africa" franked 1a. 3p., 2a. on reverse and with arrival datestamp; filing fold at left well clear of the adhesives; fine. An extremely rare cover to an Indian soldier of the detachment, most of the soldiers at this time would have been illiterate. Illustrated on page 40 of "Ethiopia 1867 to 1936" (addendum) by R. Sciaky
(Photo Plate 88) |
£600.00 |
| 1105 |
e |
1936 (March 12), large linen lined envelope Registered to France, franked 1931 ½g. (4), 1g., 4g. (2) and 8g. (2) with Dire Dauoa cancellations, black on rose Dire Daoua Registration label with numerals inserted by hand, arrival datestamp on reverse; fine
(Photo Plate 89) |
£200.00 |
| 1106 |
e |
1936 (July 8), envelope from Addis Ababa to the Netherlands East Indies, with red "ABYSSINIA CONTINGENT/ADDIS ABABA" cachet, franked India Official ½a., 2a. with Aden Camp cancellation; a little stained at places but extremely scarce. Illustrated on page 40 of "Ethiopia 1867-1936" (addendum) by R. Sciaky
(Photo Plate 88) |
£500.00 |
| 1107 |
e |
1936 Italian Occupation, stampless envelope to Italy endorsed "Zona sprovvista di Francobolli", taxed 50c. on arrival, two stampless Armed Forces cards, Somalia 30c. postal stationery card and Registered Air Mail envelope franked 2L. 55 and Air Mail 1L. (2) with Dirre Daoua cancellations, good to fine
(Photo Plate 89) |
£350.00 |
| 1108 |
e |
1941 (Jan. and March), stampless envelopes, endorsed "On Active Service", addressed to Glasgow and with "E.A./A.P.O.70" datestamps of Babile, E.A. /A.P.O. 2 datestamps on front or reverse and Censor markings, fine and scarce
(Photo Plate 89) |
£300.00 |
| 1109 |
e |
1941 (Aug.), stampless letter from an Italian P.O.W. in Kenya to Addis Ababa, re-addressed to Dire Daoua, Italian Post Offices Addis Abeba arrival datestamp; a small part of the flap torn away on opening, otherwise fine. Ethiopia incoming mail of the period 1941-42 and the use of the old Italian cancellors is very scarce
(Photo Plate 89) |
£250.00 |
| 1110 |
E |
1941 (Dec. 24), stampless envelope (flap missing) to Kenya with violet "ON ACTIVE SERVICE" handstamp, "E.A./A.P.O. 57" datestamp and boxed Censor marking, transit and arrival markings on the reverse, scarce
(Photo Plate 89) |
£150.00 |
| 1111 |
P |
1942 Hale Selassie in Coronation Robes with "Centimes" above the Amharic value, 4c., 10c. and 20c., the set of three Proofs all from the foot of the sheet, u.m., a few slight creases or wrinkles, otherwise fine and very rare (323P-325P)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£1,000.00 |
| 1112 |
P |
--- "5 Centimes" indigo and green, part o.g., creased, fine appearance and extremely rare (323P)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£500.00 |
| 1113 |
e |
1942 (June 25), stampless Prisoner of War Air letter to Italy with bilingual Addis Ababa datestamp, Censor markings on front and reverse, fine. Also another from the same correspondence (date unclear) with violet "DEPUTY CHIEF FIELD CENSOR/EAST AFRICA" cachet; fine
(Photo Plate 89) |
£250.00 |
| 1114 |
e |
1942-43 "CENTIMES", the original set of five values tied by Addis Abeba cancellations to FDC addressed to Johannesburg, "E.A./A.P.O. 2 datestamp alongside, Censor markings in violet and magenta; fine (326-330) |
£150.00 |
| 1115 |
** |
1943 Restoration of Obelisk set, u.m., fine. A rare set (334-337)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£200.00 |
| 1116 |
** |
--- Another set, u.m., the 5c. on 4c. with a tiny gum thin, otherwise fine (334-338)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£200.00 |
| 1117 |
* |
--- Another set, u.m. or o.g., fine (334-338)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£180.00 |
| 1118 |
** |
--- 4c. on 4c. indigo and green, error "5" inverted, u.m., fine. Rare (334 var.)
(Photo Plate B) |
£300.00 |
| 1119 |
O |
--- A used set, fine and scarce (334-338)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£150.00 |
| 1120 |
O |
--- Another set, fine used (334-338)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£150.00 |
| 1121 |
O |
--- The set cancelled by Addis Abeba cancellations of Nov. 3 1943 in special blue souvenir folder, fine and rare. One of only six folders prepared. Also the forgery of the souvenir folder in green
(Photo Plate 90) |
£500.00 |
| 1122 |
* |
--- The presentation set of five handstamped "OBELISK/3-11-1943 +5", u.m., the 5c. +12c. with minor wrinkles, otherwise fine. Probably the most important set of Ethiopia (See footnote below S.G. 338)
(Photo Plate B) |
£2,500.00 |
| 1123 |
e |
1945 Victory 25c. blue, pair used on envelope Registered from Addis Abeba to England, a little soiled and with tear at top, otherwise fine and rare use of the Victory issue without an additional franking (346)
(Photo Plate 90) |
£200.00 |
| 1124 |
*O |
--- 12c. on 25c. indigo and grey-green, u.m. and used examples, some bends, fine (365)
(Photo Plate 82) |
£150.00 |
| 1125 |
Oe |
-- 12c. on 25c., used and another on Air Mail envelope with first day cancellation; fine (365)
(Photo Plate 90) |
£150.00 |
| 1126 |
* |
Revenue: 1942 (ca.) 5c. on 4c., 40c. on 4c. and 50c. on 12c., unused, a few small faults, fine appearance and rare. Illustrated on page 49 of "ETHIOPIA History. stamps and postal history 1936-1974" by Roberto Sciaky
(Photo Plate 82) |
£150.00 |
| 1127 |
*O |
The magnificent Collection, well written up in fourteen albums contained in four boxes, many thousands, incl. 1917 Coronation (first issue) set handstamped "SPECIMEN", varieties, covers and cards, second issue with blocks, sheets, 2g. with red surcharge pane of twenty-five, 1917 surcharges with blocks, varieties, covers and cards, varieties, 1919 Pictorial set imperf., perf. set in 1924 U.P.U. Congress presentation folder, covers and cards, reprints with varieties, 1919 to 1928 surcharged issues with "SPECIMEN" overprints, numerous blocks, varieties, covers and cards, 1926 with bars 1g. on 12g. (13 with block of eight, single with bars at right vertical, single on cover), 1925-28 1g. on 3g. (S.G. 208c) , block of ten from the lower-right corner of the single sheet of 100 surcharged and including the inverted "1" variety, 1928 Post Office handstamped set in special presentation folders (3), blocks, varieties, unoverprinted set of two Epreuve de Luxe, 1928 Negus with blocks, errors, covers and cards, 1929 Air Mails, 1930 Coronation with six values with an unadopted vertical overprint on Registered cover to New York, 1930 (Nov.) Coronation 4g. Die Proof in black and in violet, 1942 4c., 10c. and 20c. "centames" errors, 1944 Menelik set of five Die Proofs, 1947 12c. on 25c., later issues with blocks, covers, Postal stationery, incoming Mail, etc., u.m., part o.g. and used, some annotated forgeries, etc. A fascinating lot with much original research. (Photo-Plates 91 to 94)
(Photo Plate 91 92 93 94) |
£35,000.00 |
| 1128 |
e |
The fascinating collection of over 120 covers and cards, well written up on leaves and dated between about 1888 and 1942, incl. many of the highly elusive issues of the 1920's and 1930's, Air Mails, Registered, combination frankings, Italian Post Offices, etc., chiefly fine and an interesting lot
(Photo Plate 95 and 96) |
£6,000.00 |
| 1129 |
*O |
A selection comprising 1947 Air service set used, 1947 12c. on 25c. pair and three singles u.m., 1971 Costumes set u.m., fine |
£200.00 |
