Lot 2697
Liberia, 1901-02, 1¢ Green Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type I Buchanan handstamp), reconstructed partial sheet margin corner block of 12 from two blocks of 4 and two pairs, o.g., hinged reinforcements, very fresh, rich bright color, F.-V.F., an impressive large multiple, ex Richards.Scott No. 65 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,000
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Liberia, 1901-02, 1¢ Green Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type III Monrovia handstamp), block of 4, 1901 Monrovia town postmarks, rich color, Very Fine, a very scarce multiple, ex Cockrill.Scott No. 65; $120 for singles Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $280
Lot 2699
Liberia, 1901-02, 1¢ Green Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type IIIB Monrovia handstamp), tied by "Deutsche Seepost, Linie Hamburg Westafrika, 7.12.01, I." oval Woermann line ship date stamp on cover to Paris, France, with additional "Southampton, Ship Letter, 22 De, 01" transit cds; small cover tear at top and small portion of backflap missing, Very Fine, a wonderful and Exceedingly Rare Usage of the 1901-02 1¢ Ordinary Issue Sent By Both German & British Ship Lines To France; with 1986 R.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 65 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,700
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Liberia, 1901-02, 2¢ Bister & Black Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type I Buchanan handstamp), horizontal strip of 3, 1902 Buchanan town cancels, rich colors, Very Fine, a scare multiple, ex Lockard; signed A. Diena.Scott No. 66A $450.
Realized: $250
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Liberia, 1901-02, 2¢ Bister & Black Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type I Buchanan handstamp), block of 9, 1902 Buchanan town cancels, strong bright colors, perf separations between top right pair, Very Fine, a very rare multiple which is probably the largest known and only known in used condition, ex Cockrill.Scott No. 66A $1,350.
Realized: $500
Lot 2702
Liberia, 1901-02, 16¢ Lilac Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type I Buchanan handstamp), o.g., hint of tropicalization, nicely centered, strong bright color, Very Fine, choice so nice.Scott No. 73 $475.
Realized: $650
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Liberia, 1901-02, 16¢ Lilac Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type III Monrovia handstamp), neat Monrovia town cancels, strong vibrant color, Very Fine and scarce, ex Maris.Scott No. 73 $300.
Realized: $375
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Liberia, 1901-02, 16¢ Lilac Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp Inverted (type III Monrovia handstamp), 1902 Monrovia town cancel, beautifully centered, bold color, Extremely Fine, a very scarce handstamp variety, ex Cockrill.Scott No. 73 $300.
Realized: $450
Lot 2705
Liberia, 1901-02, $1 Ultramarine & Black Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type II Buchanan handstamp), full o.g., very well centered, distinctive bright blue color, Very Fine, a far scarcer handstamp type and shade.Scott No. 79 $325.
Realized: $700
Lot 2706
Liberia, 1901-02, $1 Blue & Black Official, "Ordinary" Handstamp (type IIIB Monrovia handstamp), full o.g., rich colors, Fine, ex Sheridan, Farr; signed Bloch.Scott No. 79 $325.
Realized: $220