Sale 776 — The K.L. Collection of Classic Rarities
Sale Date — Tuesday, 23 April, 1996
Category — Antigua
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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ANTIGUA, 1864, 1p Dull Rose, Small Star Wmk., Rough Perf 14-16 (2; SG 6). Horizontal strip of four and single tied by sharp strikes of black "A02" oval cancel on deep blue folded cover to Annapolis, Nova Scotia, red crayon "4" rate, "CTS/5" due handstamp, backstamped "A Antigua Ju 11 64", "St. Thomas Ju 13 1864", Halifax and Wilmot transits, side flaps removed and small tears at upper left and bottom center are neatly sealed, still Extremely Fine, a rare and outstanding franking
E. 2,500-3,500
2,800
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ANTIGUA, 1867, 1p Vermilion, Small Star Wmk., Rough Perf 14-16 (3; SG 7). Rich color, tied by black "A02" oval cancel, well-struck red "A Antigua Fe 27 68" small circular datestamp on unsealed printed matter rate cover to Annapolis, Nova Scotia, red crayon "1" rate, "st. Thomas A Fe 29 68" backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, a choice cover from the Foster correspondence
E. 750-1,000
525
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ANTIGUA, 1867, 1p Vermilion, Small Star Wmk., Rough Perf 14-16 (3, SG 7). Bright shade, tied by perfectly struck black "A02" oval cancel, clear red "A Antigua Oc 31 68" small circular datestamp on folded printed prices current to Demerara, British Guiana, constructed to show "PER SOUTHERN MAIL." printed route inscription at left, Very Fine, excellent quality for this usage
E. 750-1,000
700
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ANTIGUA, 1863, 6p Green, Small Star Wmk., Rough Perf 14-16 (4; SG 8). Horizontal pair, deep rich color, tied by "A02" oval cancels on cover to London, England, red pencil "11d" rate, "A Antigua No 11 65" backstamp and red London Paid receiving cds on front, light vertical file fold, Extremely Fine, a scarce franking in pristine condition
E. 1,500-2,000
1,600
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ANTIGUA, 1884, 6p Deep Green, Crown CA Wmk., Perf 14 (19; SG 29). Well-centered, tied by oval cancel, "Antigua A My 2 87" cds and "R" in oval registry handstamp on cover to stamp dealer, William P. Brown, in New York City, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, scarce on cover, SG £1,200
E. 500-750
1,100
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