Sale 44: The Westpex Sale - Important Worldwide Stamps and Covers

Lot 2549    

Liberia, Grand Bassa, Liberia, 22. Dec. 96. Clear strike of cds (CP.18A) on cover to Cape Palmas, with rubber stamp "P.E. Rectory, G. Bassa" corner card (missionary) and red crayon "Paid", with "Harper, Liberia" rimless cds (CP.12) on reverse; cover slightly reduced at left, missing sideflap and small tear with tape stain at top left, F.-V.F., a very rare internal usage with fee paid in cash.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2550    

Liberia, Harper, Liberia. Full clear strike of circular postmark (CP.5) on cover to Boston, Mass., with manuscript "Paid" at center and matching "1/3½" rate alongside, "Per Sh. via England" routing endorsement, red crayon "16" debit and Liverpool transit cds, reverse with "Boston Am. Pkt., Apr 1" entry cds and matching "5" rate handstamp on front, Extremely Fine, a lovely and rare early usage from Harper.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 2551    

Liberia, Harper, Liberia. Two strikes of brownish circular postmark (CP.5) on cover to the Braithwaite O. Asylum in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with matching straight line "Paid." handstamp and manuscript "4" rate above, additional rate in crayon and reverse with British "Sierra Leone, Sp 18, 1865" rimless receiving cds; slightest reduction at left, F.-V.F., a rare early usage of the first Harper town postmark.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2552    

Liberia, Harper, Liberia, Paid. Clear strike of circular frank handstamp (CP.13A) in green on 1869 cover to Rotterdam, Holland, red "Liverpool, Br. Pkt., 20 De 69" transit cds and red crayon accountancy, reverse with partial London transit and receiving cds's; cover edge wear and toning, Fine, still a rare and very early usage of the Harper "Paid" handstamp, unlisted in green.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2553    

Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia. Clear full strike of circular postmark (CP.1) on 1876 cover to Cincinnati, O., with manuscript "7d paid" rate and red "Liverpool Br. Packet, 16 No 76" transit cds, reverse with New York entry and partial receiving postmarks, Very Fine, a lovely transatlantic usage.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2554    

Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia, 23rd Jany, 1878. Bold strike of circular postmark with manuscript date at center, on fresh cover to Cambridge, Mass. with manuscript "7d" rate and red Liverpool transit cds, reverse with New York entry postmark, accompanied by original enclosure from a student of Liberia College appealing for financial support to further his studies…I am a native African youth, who through the providence of God has been brought from heathen darkness to the light of Christianity and Civilization, Extremely Fine, a wonderful cover and letter.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $2,000

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Lot 2555    

Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia. Circular handstamp (type CP.1) and matching "Paid" handstamp at center, on 1879 cover to Baltimore, Md. manuscript "4" credit notation and red "Liverpool, Br. Pkt., 12 No 79" transit cds, reverse with New York entry and receiving backstamps; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $700

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