Sale 127: The December Sale

Lot 1242    

Gambia, 1871, Queen Victoria, Embossed, 4d pale brown, unwatermarked, four large to ample margins with bold embossing and vibrant color, o.g., hinge remnant, Extremely Fine and choice, a scarce stamp this nice. SG No. 2.
Scott No. 1    $575.

Realized: $160

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Lot 1243    

Gambia, 1869, Queen Victoria, Embossed, 6d blue, unwatermarked, with fresh color, four large to ample margins and strong embossing, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine, scarce. SG No. 3a.
Scott No. 2a    $425.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1244    

Gold Coast, G.B. 1901, KEVII, 6d dull violet, overprinted "Gold Coast, Government, Telegrams" in black, on full unused Telegraph form; some tears at top of form not affecting indicia, otherwise Very Fine, the basis for the listing in Higgins & Gage and pictured therein, unique.
Higgins and Gage No. H1    Estimate $250 - 350.

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Lot 1245    

Gibraltar, 1925, King George V, 2sh-£5 high values, Multiple Script CA watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, bright colors throughout, Very Fine. SG No. 99/108.
Scott No. 85-93    $2,439.

Realized: $700

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Lot 1246    

Gilbert & Ellice Islands, Washington Island, 25 Jl, 25, cds tying New Zealand, 1915, ½d yellow green, horizontal pair (144) on legal size cover to London, England, reverse with Fanning Island transit cds, Very Fine, the Post Office reopened again after the May 15th, 1924 evacuation.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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