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Joseph M. Mahfood Collection of Jamaica continued...

1919-21 PICTORIAL ISSUE WATERMARK MULTIPLE CROWN AND CA continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1241

SG 86E

S.G. #86E, 1920 2/- Vignette only die essay in black on glazed proof paper, 29x34mm, fresh and very fine (Scott #84E). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1242

SG 86E

S.G. #86E, 1920 2/- Frame only die essay and vignette only die essay in black on glazed proof paper, both initialed "A.J.H." at bottom, frame essay toned and with diagonal crease at lower right, vignette essay very fine; ex-De La Rue Archives (Scott #84E). (imagea) (Image)

Est. $500-750

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1243

SG 86TC

S.G. #86TC, 1920 2/- Trial color die proof in sepia and violet on proof paper, 38x44mm, trivial thinning at the top edge, still very fine; ex-Surtees (Scott #84TC). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1244

SG 86TC

S.G. #86TC, 1920 2/- Trial color proof in myrtle-green and yellow-brown on thick gummed paper, fresh and extremely fine (Scott #84TC). (Image)

Est. $150-200

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

1245

SG 86TC

S.G. #86TC, 1920 2/- Trial color proof in myrtle-green and yellow-brown, overprinted "SPECIMEN", horizontal pair affixed to stiff dark brown card numbered "9", extremely fine; ex-De La Rue Archives (Scott #84TC). (Image)

Est. $150-200

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

1246

SG 87E

S.G. #87E, 1920 3/- Frame only die proof in black on proof paper, 29x39mm, fresh and very fine; ex-De La Rue Archives (Scott #85E). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1247

SG 87TC

S.G. #87TC, 1920 3/- Trial color die proof in black and brown on proof paper, 44x38mm, dated "16.8.20" in the top margin and initialed "A.J.H." in the bottom margin, lightly toned at right and horizontal crease in the bottom margin well away from the vignette, otherwise fine; ex-Surtees (Scott #85TC). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1248

SG 87TC

S.G. #87TC, 1920 3/- Trial color proof in red-brown and yellow-green on thick paper, very fine (Scott #85TC). (Image)

Est. $150-200

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

1249

SG 87TC

S.G. #87TC, 1920 3/- Trial color proof in red-brown and yellow-green, handstamped "SPECIMEN", block of four, fresh and extremely fine (Scott #85TC). (Image)

Est. $500-750

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

1250

SG 88E

S.G. #88E, 1921 5/- Vignette only die essay in black on glazed proof paper, 34x39mm, dated "9.12.20" and initialed "A.J.H." at bottom, very fine; ex-De La Rue Archives (Scott #86E). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1251

SG 88E

S.G. #88E, 1921 5/- Vignette only die essay in indigo on glazed proof paper, 27x32mm, slight diagonal crease, otherwise fine; ex-Surtees (Scott #86E). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1252

SG 88TC

S.G. #88TC, 1921 5/- Trial color die proof in indigo and blue on glazed proof paper, 33x44mm, fresh and very fine; ex-Surtees (Scott #86TC). (Image)

Est. $400-500

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1253

SG 88TC

S.G. #88TC, 1921 5/- Trial color proof in green and ultramarine on thick paper, very fine (Scott #86TC). (Image)

Est. $150-200

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1254

SG 88TC

S.G. #88TC, 1921 5/- Trial color proof in green and ultramarine, overprinted "SPECIMEN", double overprint, single on thick paper showing a well separated double overprint, very fine; believed to be unique; ex-De La Rue Archives (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1255

SG 89TC

S.G. #89TC, 1920 10/- Trial color die proof in black on glazed proof paper, cut down to stamp size, fresh and fine; ex Surtees (Scott #87TC). (Image)

Est. $300-400

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

1256

SG 89TC

S.G. #89TC, 1920 10/- Trial color proof in mauve on thick paper, fresh and extremely fine (Scott #87TC). (Image)

Est. $150-200

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

1257

SG 89TC

S.G. #89TC, 1920 10/- Trial color proof in mauve, overprinted "SPECIMEN", block of four affixed to stiff dark brown card, extremely fine; ex-De La Rue Archives (Scott #87TC). (Image)

Est. $500-750

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1920 1/- STATUE OF QUEEN VICTORIA WITH FRAME INVERTED

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1258

SG 85a

S.G. #85a, 1920 1/- Orange-yellow and red-orange, Frame Inverted, an impressive bottom sheet-margin mint example of this sought-after rarity, excellent centering, rich fresh colors, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice.In March 1922, a small partial sheet of stamps, reported as ten and described as with center's inverted, was found at the Manchioneal post office, a little village on the north east coast. It is certain that a full sheet of 60 was printed. The GPO at Kingston had confirmed that only half a sheet would have been sent to the small Manchioneal post office at any one time. The majority of these 30 stamps would probably have been used on telegrams, as at that time of the year the village was an active center for the purchase and shipping of bananas. Some were also probably used on Thrift savings cards, a system similar to that operated by the Post Office Department in England. Examples taken from telegram forms could not be recognized as other than postally used, as the canceling device was the same for both services. The other half of the sheet has not been positively traced, but was most likely sold over the counter at the Kingston post office as used copies with their cancellation exist. While no formal census has been taken, most authorities put the number known at somewhere between ten and twenty.Not only one of the rarest errors of Jamaica, but of the entire British Commonwealth as well (Scott #83a; $30,000.00). (Image)

£30,000

SOLD for $15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1259

SG 85a

S.G. #85a, 1920 1/- Orange-yellow and red-orange, Frame Inverted, attractive mint example of this sought-after rarity, well centered, rich fresh colors, o.g., h.r., small rub spot at upper right, otherwise very fine.In March 1922, a small partial sheet of stamps, reported as ten and described as with center's inverted, was found at the Manchioneal post office, a little village on the north east coast. It is certain that a full sheet of 60 was printed. The GPO at Kingston had confirmed that only half a sheet would have been sent to the small Manchioneal post office at any one time. The majority of these 30 stamps would probably have been used on telegrams, as at that time of the year the village was an active center for the purchase and shipping of bananas. Some were also probably used on Thrift savings cards, a system similar to that operated by the Post Office Department in England. Examples taken from telegram forms could not be recognized as other than postally used, as the canceling device was the same for both services. The other half of the sheet has not been positively traced, but was most likely sold over the counter at the Kingston post office as used copies with their cancellation exist. While no formal census has been taken, most authorities put the number known at somewhere between ten and twenty.One the rarest errors of Jamaica, as well as being one of the key rarities for the Inverted Centers of the World collector; ex-Cameron (Scott #83a; $30,000.00). (Image)

£30,000

SOLD for $13,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1260

SG 85a

S.G. #85a, 1920 1/- Orange-yellow and red-orange, Frame Inverted, an especially choice used example of this rarity, with vivid rich colors on fresh white paper, almost perfectly centered, partial Manchioneal double circle datestamp, extremely fine.From contemporary records, in March 1922, a small partial sheet of stamps, reported as ten and described as with center's inverted, was found at the Manchioneal post office, a little village on the north east coast. It is certain that a full sheet of 60 was printed. The GPO at Kingston had confirmed that only half a sheet would have been sent to the small Manchioneal post office at any one time. The majority of these 30 stamps would probably have been used on telegrams, as at that time of the year the village was an active center for the purchase and shipping of bananas. Some were also probably used on Thrift savings cards, a system similar to that operated by the Post Office Department in England. Examples taken from telegram forms could not be recognized as other than postally used, as the canceling device was the same for both services. The other half of the sheet has not been positively traced, but was most likely sold over the counter at the Kingston post office as used copies with their cancellation exist. While no formal census has been taken, most authorities put the number known at somewhere between ten and twenty.One the rarest errors of Jamaica, as well as being one of the key rarities for the Inverted Centers of the World collector; 1971 RPS certificate (Scott #83a; $22,500.00). (Image)

£22,000

SOLD for $22,000.00
Will close during Public Auction