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African Studies Centre Leiden
African Postal Heritage
APH Paper 43
Ton Dietz
ASCENSION
Version July 2020
Introduction
Postage stamps and related objects are miniature communication tools, and they tell a story about cultural and political identities and about artistic forms of identity expressions. They are part of the world’s material heritage, and part of history. Ever more of this postal heritage becomes available online, published by stamp collectors’ organizations, auction houses, commercial stamp shops, online catalogues, and individual collectors. Virtually collecting postage stamps and postal history has recently become a possibility. These working papers about Africa are examples of what can be done. But they are work-in-progress! Everyone who would like to contribute, by sending corrections, additions, and new area studies can do so by sending an email message to the APH editor: Ton Dietz (dietzaj@asc.leidenuniv.nl). You are welcome!
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Illustrations cover page:
ASC Leiden postage stamp Nederland (2011): ©African Studies Centre Leiden Cape of Good Hope postage stamp 1853:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Cape_Triangular_Postage_Stamp.jp g/400px-Cape_Triangular_Postage_Stamp.jpg
Egypt postage stamp 1914:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/Post_Stamp_Egypt.jpg
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Table of contents
Introduction: Ascension Island
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Postage stamps; Prior to 1922 and George V
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Ascension as a British dependency of St Helena: Own postage stamps from 1922
onwards.
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King George V: 1922-1936
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(King Edward VIII and) King George VI: 1936-1952
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Ascension postage stamps 1952-1981 as British crown colony under St Helena
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Queen Elisabeth II: 1952 onwards
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Ascension postage stamps 1981-2002 as British Dependent Territory under St Helena 128
Ascension postage stamps 2002-2009 as British Overseas Territory under St Helena
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Ascension postage stamps 2009-onwards as part of British Overseas Territory
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Introduction: Ascension Island
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascension_Island#/media/File:Flag_of_Ascension_Island.svg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascension_Island#/media/File:Coat_of_Arms_of_Ascension_Island.svg “Ascension Island is an isolated volcanic island, 7°56' south of the Equator in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is about 1,600 kilometres … from the coast of Africa and 2,250 kilometres … from the coast of Brazil. It is governed as part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, of which the main island, Saint Helena, is around 1,300 kilometres … to the southeast. The territory also includes the sparsely-populated Tristan da Cunha archipelago, some 3,730 kilometres … to the south, about halfway to the Antarctic Circle. The island is named after the day of its recorded discovery, Ascension Day. It was an important safe haven and coaling station to mariners and for commercial airliners during the days of international air travel by flying boats. During World War II it was an important naval and air station, especially providing antisubmarine warfare bases in the Battle of the Atlantic. Ascension Island was garrisoned by the British Admiralty from 22 October 1815 to 1922”.
https://web.archive.org/web/20180702192550/http://www.stampworldhistory.com/country-profiles-2/africa/ascension/: “ Ascension is an island located in the southern Atlantic Ocean.
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the admiralty. In 1922, Ascension is made a dependency of St. Helena. Ascension being an important relay point in international telecommunication the effective administration of the island is put in the hands of the Eastern Telegraph Company until 1964. In 2009, the status of the dependencies of St. Helena – Tristan da Cunha became a dependency of St. Helena in 1938 – is leveled with that of St. Helena itself when the British overseas territory of St. Helena, Ascension & Tristan da Cunha is formed. Ascension has long played a role in as a relay station in international communication networks and does so to this day. The island also hosts a space tracking station and an air force base that was extensively used during the Falklands War. Postal history Ascension. On Ascension the stamps of Great Britain have been used since 1867. From 1922, stamps have been issued for
Ascension. The first issues being overprints on Saint Helena stamps, the first definitives being issued in 1926” (with thanks to and admiration for the work of Gerben van Gelder, who sadly passed away in 2016).
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http://heritage.org.ac/phil1.htm
http://heritage.org.ac/phil1.htm
“Ascension is primarily a site for British and American military, satellite tracking, and communication activities. It is the only island of the three (St. Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha) with an airport and regularly receives military planes from England, the United States, the Falkland Islands, and Recife, Brazil. Ascension's first residents were British soldiers posted there during the exile of Napoleon to St. Helena. Today, several hundred "Saints" live and work on Ascension with expatriates. The postal history of Ascension arguably begins with covers franked with the Victorian issues of Great Britain and cancelled with Ascension cancels. Ascension's first adhesive stamps were the 1912-1922 stamps of St. Helena overprinted "ASCENSION" in red or black. Ascension's first stamps were issued in 1924…”. https://www.shatps.org/our-3-islands.html
Postage stamps
Prior to 1922
“Early days. Originally mail was carried on an irregular basis as ships called. A datestamp was in use from February 1858, and in 1863 the Union Steamship Co. began regular carriage of mail, continuing until 1977. On 3 March 1867 British postage stamps became valid for Ascension mail and continued in use until 1922, when Ascension became a dependency of Saint Helena. On 2 November 1922, nine stamps of St. Helena overprinted "ASCENSION" replaced British stamps. These were followed up in 1924 by a series of 12 using the St. Helena design but inscribed for Ascension. In 1934 a pictorial series of ten engraved stamps depicted various views of the island”.
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“This island in the Atlantic Ocean was first discovered on Ascension Day 1501 by a Portuguese navigator Joao da Nova. In remained uninhabited till 1815 when Britain took possession and sent a small garrison there. British stamps were used on the island from 3 March 1867 until December 1922”. http://www.stampdomain.com/country/ascension/
1839: letter to Aberdeen, written aboard a ship after visiting Ascension
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9535_2547/1735_Ascension/9535-K3257.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=13&row_nr=306&breadcrumbId=15786640 45.2691: “..entire letter to Aberdeen, Scotland, written on board H.M.S. WOLVERINE, dated “At Sea 22nd April 1839.” and “Ascension 25th April, we arrived here this morning and sail again for the Congo.” A '4/-' in manuscript is on the front of the letter, paying a Ship Letter 1/4d and Cowes to Aberdeen 2/8d. (Full break down of these charges on the back of the card) On the back of the letter is a red boxed 'SHIP LETTER COWES' and a LONDON JUN 13 1839 datestamp. Interesting contents including “from Gibraltar we made Sierra Leone in very few days” and '”Captured a Portuguese schooner with 90 slaves on board”. A rare and very interesting letter recounting life on an anti -slave ship”. [David Morrison Auctions].
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/17/8179.jpg: “Ascension: 1867 1d. privilege envelope to Devonport, endorsed ''From J. Clark Boiler Maker Ascension'', countersigned ''John Hawkins for'' ''Com Officer'' and endorsed ''stamped'' at lower left, bearing 1864-79 1d. pl. 74 SB cancelled ''250'' on arrival, with good central ''ASCENSION/A/DE 2/67'' c.d.s and fine Dec. 22 Cape Packet Devonport datestamp on reverse, slight soiling and faint stains but scarce”.
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9535_1907/1735_Ascension/9535-K1120.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=15&row_nr=363&breadcrumbId=15786709 12.1655 : “1867 envelope to England endorsed at the top 'from John Clarke, Boilermaker, Ascension' and signed 'John Hawkins, for Commanding Officer' to get the 1d sailors concession rate. An
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datestamp. A few minor cover faults, but a rare early Ascension Island envelope. Sismondo Cert.”. [David Morrison Auctions].
1871: no stamps available
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/115/7395.jpg: “Ascension: 1871 (Jan. 16) envelope to London (damaged at top), part endorsement ''... ion where were no stamps/ ... 3rd January 1871'', with Ascension c.d.s. and sender's note ''Lt. H.W. Clarke/R.E.'' below, two London receiving marks on the reverse, scarce. Brandon certificate (2000)”.
1888 and other years: Victoria
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/127/16188.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: A selection of the 1887-92 issue used in Ascension, comprising … 5d., 6d., 1s., … mixed condition but mainly fine strikes”.
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/127/7397.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1897 (Jan. 26) cover to Sheerness, franked by 1881 1d. lilac and 1887-92 21/2d., tied by poor to good Ascension c.d.s's, some staining, otherwise fine”.
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9557_3836/1735_Ascension/9557-A133-
1154.html?treeparent=CO-1735&set_sprache=en&set_anbieter=9557&set_auktionnr=5442&postype=PH&breadcrumbId=1578 569174.5254&row_nr=4: “ Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1881 1d. lilac used on 1898 (Aug. 18) envelope to Portsmouth with type Z2 c.d.s., from "C.T. Johnson, writer, I of Ascension", signed by commanding officer for concessionary rate, with Plymouth Ship letter Sept. 1 marking on reverse, flap missing”. [Grosvenor Auctions].
1899: Victoria
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/127/16189.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1887-92 4d. used with Feb. 24 1899 code A c.d.s., fine. S.G. Z13”. 1900: Victoria
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/127/16191.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1900 1s. green and carmine used with neat upright Sept. 22 190-? code A c.d.s., diagonal crease, otherwise fine. S.G. Z20”.
1900: Local cover
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/73/7092.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension, 1900 (Jan. 16) envelope used locally, bearing 1887-92 1/2d., 1d., 2d., 21/2d. and 6d., tied by “ASCENSION/A”.
1901: Victoria
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/81/9258.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain 1887-92 1s. green with very good ""ASCENSION/A/AP 18/01"" c.d.s., a little washed and slight buckle at top, scarce. S.G. Z18”.
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/126/9071.jpg: “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1902 to 1930, selection of covers and cards in varied condition incl. 1902 to Gosport franked 1d. lilac, … 1911 registered cover.. to England, .. bearing 1902-11 1d., 4d. (vertically bisected) and 5d., …”
1902: Picture postcard
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/129/16297.jpg : “Ascension: 1902, two picture postcards to England franked 1902-10 1d., ''Views of ramps...'' (Attwood no. 6) to Truro and ''St Mary's Church, Ascension'' (unlisted by Attwood) to Kent”.
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/127/7120.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension, 1903 (Dec. 16) Q.V. 1d. reply card outward half, addressed to B. Frederick Hounsell Dammers in Bridport, Dorset, carried on board Union Castle S.S. ''Doune Castle''.”.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-P0210B-GB-USED-IN-KE-1D-1906-ON-PPC-TO-LONDON/123943593194?hash=item1cdb9d24ea:g:6xgAAOSw54xUX~U9
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9535_1563/1735_Ascension/9535-G2424.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=13&row_nr=302&breadcrumbId=15786632 30.979 : “1907 double weight cover to England bearing a block of four ½d's cancelled ASCENSION AU 11 7. A Halifax SP 7 07 arrival c.d.s. is on the back”. [David Morrison Auctions].
1909: Cover to Seychelles
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/122/9902.jpg : “Ascension: 1909 picture postcard of George Town addressed most unusually to Seychelles franked G.B. K.E.VII 1d. tied by ''ASCENSION/FE 2/9'' c.d.s. with Mar. 14 arrival c.d.s. alongside”.
1910: EVII
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/129/16298.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension, 1902-11 1d. pair (one stamp with a few shortish. perfs), 2d., and 9d. (corner fault), used on piece with fine type Z2 1910 (July 21) c.d.s's. … S.G. Z22, Z24, Z32”. 1911: EVII
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/129/16696.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension, 1902-11 2d. (2) used with slightly oily type Z2 c.d.s's on piece, one stamp with one or two minor imperfections, otherwise fine”
1911: Ascension to England
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/126/16596.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1911 (June 2) large piece bearing 1902-11 6d. vertically bisected, tied Ascension c.d.s., with registration label alongside, Todmorden and London datestamps on reverse, fine”.
http://www.stampdomain.com/country/ascension/: “an item from Embassy Philatelists June/July 2008 retail list”.
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/127/7499.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1912 (July 20) envelope to England, franked by 1887-92 1/2d. vermilion (2), tied by good to fine Ascension code B c.d.s's, a few cover faults”.
1912: George V
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9557_3839/1735_Ascension/9557-A133-
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569305.7571&row_nr=7 : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1912-22 11/2d., two strips of three used on piece with type Z3 c.d.s"s, mainly, fine. S.G. Z41”. [Grosvenor Auctions].
1913: Cover to England
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_4547/1735_Ascension/9243-6609.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=13&row_nr=309&breadcrumbId=157866553 1.2613 : “1913 envelope franked 1d 'Downey' adhesive tied "ASCENSION" c.d.s. 'JA 2 13'; addressed to Harrogate”. [Chris Rainey Auctions].
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9315_17358/1735_Ascension/9315-6298.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=18&row_nr=431&breadcrumbId=157867156 4.6265: “1913 Pre-printed envelope to USA franked GB KGV ½d &1d pair all tied tied by superb Ascension cds's JA 25. Fresh, attractive cover”. [Filat AG Auctions].
1913: EVII, still in use
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/129/16695.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1902-11 6d. and 1s. used with neat upright type Z2 c.d.s's on piece, 1s. with shortish perf. at right, otherwise fine. S.G. Z30”,
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/129/16299.jpg : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1912-22 21/2d. pair used on 1913 (Oct. 7) cover to Harrogate with fine type Z2 Ascension c.d.s's, flap missing. S.G. Z43”.
1913, censored, with GV
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9544_393/1735_Ascension/9544-A38-333.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=12&row_nr=298&breadcrumbId=1578663092 .8716 : “1913 KGV GB 7d green used on piece cancelled ASCENSION B ( ) 19 blue s/l CENSORED at left”. [Victoria Stamp Company Auction].
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_3487/1735_Ascension/9243-6610.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=13&row_nr=303&breadcrumbId=157866385 4.1063 : “1913 envelope franked marginal control 'A.12' block of four GB 1½d adhesives tied
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9535_2350/1735_Ascension/9535-K2771.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=15&row_nr=363&breadcrumbId=15786705 11.0985 : “1916 censored envelope to London franked with a pair of G.B. ½d's, correctly paying the 1d rate, cancelled by two strikes of the ASCENSION OC 19 16 datestamp. A straight line 'CENSORED' handstamp is at the upper left with the censors' initials in red above it”. [Chris Rainey Auctions]. 1916: GV
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/126/9070.jpg: “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1912-22 1/2d. green block of twelve (6 x 2) tied to piece by ten fair to fine strikes of type Z2 ''B/17 FE/16'' c.d.s., scarce. …. S.G. Z39”.
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9535_2351/1735_Ascension/9535-K2772.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=13&row_nr=306&breadcrumbId=15786642 30.4051 : “1916 censored envelope to London bearing a G.B. 1d cancelled ASCENSION AP 1 16. A 'CENSORED' handstamp is on the front of the cover with the censors' initials in pencil above. On the back across the backflap is a blue embossed 'ASCENSION'”. [David Morrison Auctions].
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9315_17361/1735_Ascension/9315-6303.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=18&row_nr=427&breadcrumbId=157867143 4.7917 : “1916 CENSORED LETTER envelope franked GB KGV 3d (corner defect), registered to
London, the adhesive clearly tied by Ascension cds OC 24. Shows at top left in blue, the large single line CENSORED handstamp duly initialled in pencil. Also affixed, the registration label #3 struck with the departure cds and initialled. Backstamped on arrival 14 NO”. [Filat AG Auctions].
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9666_1974/1735_Ascension/9666-117.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=5&row_nr=104&breadcrumbId=1578658543. 3015: “: “…Ascension Envelope ex M.V. “Durban Castle” Sent to England Bearing Three 1d KGVI Adhesives Tied CDS SG 39d…”. [Compustamp auction].
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9557_3840/1735_Ascension/9557-A133-1158.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=12&row_nr=290&breadcrumbId=157866292 9.214 : “Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1917 (Aug. 7) cover to Hampshire with fine strike of "PASSED CENSOR,/ASCENSION" initalled "HSW" alongside, franked by 1912-22 6d. tied by
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/18/8211.jpg: “Ascension: World War I censored cover to U.S.A., franked G.B. 1d. strip of three cancelled by two good strikes of Ascension c.d.s. with dates unclear, straight line ''CENSORED'' in blue at left”.
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9315_20655/1735_Ascension/9315-6730.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=18&row_nr=433&breadcrumbId=157867175 7.308 : “GB USED IN ASCENSION: Lovely group of six KGV values ½d, 1d, 1½d, 2d, 2½d & 3d (SG Z39, Z40, Z41, Z42, Z43 & Z44) all crisply cancelled with cds's as per scan. Wonderfully attractive colourful representative assembly, scarce”. [Filat AG Auctions].
Ascension as a British dependency of St Helena: Own postage stamps from
1922 onwards.
King George V: 1922-1936
1922: George V, Ascension : St Helenahttp://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/38/10234.jpg : “Ascension: 1922 … overprinted ''SPECIMEN''
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https://www.kelleherauctions.com/lotphotos_SAN/727/715680N2.jpg 1922: Cover to Trieste, Italy
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all neatly cancelled on two Alfredo Lorenz envelopes registered to Trieste; fine and a rare pair. S.G. 1-3, 4a, 5, 6, 9”. [Spink London auction 19045].
1923: Cover to England
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9219_69517/1735_Ascension/9219-A735-883.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&row_nr=2&breadcrumbId=1578657484.8603: “ASCENSION. 1923. Registered cover to OXFORD bearing 1922 1/2 d., 2x 1 d., 1 1/2 d. and 2 d. (SG 1-4) tied by ASCENSION cds´s, with registered LONDON transit datestamp on reverse of scarce cover” [Soler y Llach auction, 735th auction].
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/116/7195.jpg : “Ascension: 1922 1/2d. and 11/2d. both marginal with plate numbers, fine used on 1924 (Mar. 15) cover to London (slightly reduced at left). S.G. 1, 3”.
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_4453/2565_France/9243-5589.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=21&row_nr=501&breadcrumbId=157867224 9.482 : “1924 photographic postcard 'The Gardens,Green Mountain, Ascension. with message addressed to Nice France. Franked on the picture side 2 x 1/2d adhesives overprinted 'ASCENSION' tied "ASCENSION" c.d.s. 'AU 28 24'” [Chris Rainey Auctions].
1924: George V
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9610_1854/1735_Ascension/9610-M203473.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=12&row_nr=276&breadcrumbId=15786 62480.2457 : “Ascension SG13c 2d Variety Cleft Rock M/Mint (light gum bend)”. [Mark Bloxham Stamps Auction].
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9610_1281/1735_Ascension/9610-M199248.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=12&row_nr=278&breadcrumbId=15786 62609.9357 : “Ascension SG10a 1/2d Grey-black and Black Broken Mainmast Very Fine M/Mint” [Mark Bloxham Stamps Auction].
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9610_1853/1735_Ascension/9610-M203472.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=11&row_nr=273&breadcrumbId=15786 63763.7458 : “Ascension SG12d 1 1/2d Variety Broken Scroll M/Mint”. [Mark Bloxham Stamps Auction].
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/116/6123.jpg : “Ascension: 1926 (Aug. 30) registered envelope to South Africa, bearing 1924-33 1c. upper right plate block of four and 4d. single tied neat c.d.s's, with Transvaal arrival on reverse, crayon through two 1d. and the 4d., otherwise fine”.
1928: Cover to England
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1735&set_sprache=en&set_anbieter=9557&set_auktionnr=5442&postype=PH&breadcrumbId=1578 569451.0203&row_nr=9: “Ascension: 1928 (Nov. 7) registered envelope to Dartmouth bearing 1924-33 5d. and 2s. tied neat registered oval, flap missing”. [Grosvenor Auctions]
1929: Cover to England
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-1929-ASCENSION-KGV-1-d-d-cover-to-London-w-registered-normal-datestamps/164000713568?hash=item262f344b60:g:8hEAAOSwISNbhFsX
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/129/16712.jpg : “Ascension: 1932, the 'Hopcraft' correspondence, a series of long letters (with envelopes variously franked) written by the new manager of the Eastern Telegraph company (Cable & Wireless) to his wife in London. The letters give a vivid account of life on the island and asks his wife to bring supplies (including a piano) when she comes out to join him”.
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https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9219_69518/1735_Ascension/9219-A735-884.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=2&row_nr=26&breadcrumbId=1578658142.6 966: “ASCENSION. 1932. Registered cover to the USA franked by 1924 2 d. grey black and grey, and marginal 1927 5 d. purple and olive green (SG 13, 15d) tied by oval registered ASCENSION
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/116/7193.jpg : “Ascension: 1924-33 2d. grey-black and grey with 'broken mainmast', fine used on 1934 (May 15) envelope to England, scarce. S.G. 13a”.
1934: New Definitives GV
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/97/14015.jpg
: “Ascension: 1934 5d. completed die proof on wove paper (63 x 44mm), in black and blue as per the issued stamp, with the usual printer's incisions clear of the design, fine and rare. S.G. 26 P.”.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-23-32-USED-UNHINGED-KING-GEORGE-V-DEFINITIVE-ISLAND-SCENES/123975849255?hash=item1cdd895527:g:P6kAAOSwnGldtJ6J
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/124/16418.jpg : “Ascension: 1934 8d. black and sepia variety 'teardrops' flaw [R. 4/5], mint, toned gum and one or two very minor perf. faults, otherwise fine. S.G. 27a”
1934: Cover to the USA
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/116/6121.jpg : “Ascension: 1934 2s.6d. block of four used on 1934 (Sept. 3) registered envelope to U.S.A. with oval registration datestamps, fine”.
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/120/16010.jpg : “Ascension: 1934 1d. black and emerald with 'teardrops flaw' mint (toned gum), and 2d. black and orange showing the same variety used on 1933 registered cover with the 1/2d. to 1s., some tone spots”.
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http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/35/9319.jpg : “1935 Silver Jubilee
Issues: Ascension: 11/2d. to 1s. set of four perforated ''SPECIMEN'' (Samuel type W8) in scarce vertical pairs, fine with full gum. S.G. 31s-34s”.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-1935-Silver-Jubilee-set-of-4-fine-12342/254440994313?hash=item3b3ddd7609:g:q50AAOSwwUJd5Ts3
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/38/9922.jpg: “1935 Silver Jubilee Issues: Ascension: 11/2d. to 1s. set of four on attractive ''Westminster Stamp Co.'' illustrated f.d.c. to London. S.G. 31-34”.
53
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9610_830/1735_Ascension/9610-M192386.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=17&row_nr=404&breadcrumbId=15786 71174.608 : “Ascension SG31I 1935 Silver Jubilee 1 1/2d with Kite and Log Variety M/M Kite and Horizontal log. Ex The Caerynn collection”. [Mark Bloxham Auctions].
1936: Registered cover without stamp, OHMS, to the USA
54 1936: Cover from Ascension to London
55
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-Is-1937-GV-registered-air-mail-Cover-to-UK/223809652078?hash=item341c18456e:g:kHAAAOSwM7lcm17z
(King Edward VIII and) King George VI: 1936-1952
“In 1938 the pictorials were re-issued with a portrait of George VI replacing his father's image. Various colour and perforation changes ensued, with the last being issued in February 1953”.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Ascension_Island . 1937: Coronation
56
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/52/14051.jpg : “Ascension: 1937 Coronation .. 3d. imperf. .. perforated ''SPECIMEN'' Samuel type D20), … De La Rue archives, each with R.P.S. certificate (1987). …”
57
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-ISLAND-1937-KG-VI-CORONATION-3V-COVER-REGISTERED
58
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-Ascension-Island-King-George-6-Coronation-FDC-First-Day-Register-Cover-KGVI/401665164740?hash=item5d851c05c4:g:xHMAAOSw2ohdmq90 1938: Cover to England, with 1934 stamps of GV.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-1938-LARGE-REG-COVER-TO-UK-3d-BLOCK-OF-4/193207556672?hash=item2cfc115a40:g:0ucAAOSwBY5dvaJP
59
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/15/5037.jpg: “Ascension: 1938-53, a set of eleven values comprising Perf. 131/2 1/2d., 6d., 2/6, 5/-, Perf. 13 1d. black and green, 3d., 4d., 1/-, 10/-, Perf. 14 11/2d. black and rose-carmine, 2d. black and scarlet, each value locally
handstamped ''SPECIMEN'' in bold sans-serif type and affixed to Post Office notice headed
''Ascension Postage Stamps'' used to publicize stamps available for sale. S.G. 38, 39d, 40d, 41c, 42b, 42d, 43, 44a, 45, 46, 47a S. B.P.A. certificate (1993)”.
60 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-KG-VI-Local-scenes-part-set-to-1-unused/124017410948?hash=item1ce0038384:g:tpQAAOSwTpld~LCc Varieties https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9610_1855/1735_Ascension/9610-M203474.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=19&row_nr=458&breadcrumbId=15786 71970.7923 : “Ascension SG41aa 2d black and red-orange Perf 13 MOUNTAINEER FLAW M/M”. [Mark Bloxham Stamps].
61
62
https://db.kelleherauctions.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=1&sale=652&lot=1131&lang=1: “Ascension, 1938-53, King George VI plate flaws (Scott 40,42,42C,44A,46), comprising ½d black & violet two blocks of four, each depicting re-entry in second stamp of the second row (position. 2/2), 1½d black & rose carmine three blocks of four, each depicting "Davit" flaw in first stamp of the fifth row (position. 5/1, SG 40dda), 1½d black & vermilion block of four & single, each depicting "Davit" flaw (position 5/1, SG 40a & 40ba), 3d black & grey block of four with retouches in position. 10/2, 1s black & sepia block of six with rightmost vertical pair depicting slight doubling of the value tablet. Highly recommended for specialist, o.g., lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine”.
63
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/90/8999.jpg : “Ascension: 1934 1/2d. to 5s. set, used on 1939 envelope, registered to London, all tied by oval ''REGISTERED/ASCENSION'' datestamps. S.G. 31-30”.
1940: Cover to the USA, censored
64 1941: Cover to South Africa
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_3061/1735_Ascension/9243-4552.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=14&row_nr=333&breadcrumbId=157866650 8.3834 : “1941 censored cover to South Africa franked 3d adhesive tied by "ASCENSION" c.d.s. Crown boxed "PASSED XX/...." struck in violet.”. [Chris Rainey Auctions].
65
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-P0210B-KGVI-6D-4D-REGISTER-CENSORED-COVER-TO-USA-FORWARDED/123943593944?hash=item1cdb9d27d8:g:yt8AAOSwabhUX-JV
1942: Cover to the USA, U.S. Army Postal Service A.P.O., passed by Army Examiner
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_3907/1735_Ascension/9243-CR50.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=14&row_nr=328&breadcrumbId=157866641 2.7113 : “1942 envelope from APO 877 US 3c tied "US ARMY POSTAL SERVICE APO" c.d.s. 'JUL 22 1942' Boxed "PASSED U S ARMY CENSOR/ 13001' An early forerunner of the APO 877 cancel”. [Chris Rainey Auctions].
66
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_3206/1735_Ascension/9243-5293.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=14&row_nr=345&breadcrumbId=157866678 1.2518 : “WWII censored envelope to London franked 3d adhesive tied "POST OFFICE/MARITIME MAIL" cachet. Boxed 'Crown/PASSED/XX/..' censor cachet in red initialed 'C.G.J.'.”[Chris Rainey Auctions].
67
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_3880/1735_Ascension/9243-9162.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=14&row_nr=337&breadcrumbId=157866664 9.0376 : “1943 multi franked censored envelope addressed to St Helena adhesives tied 'ASCENSION' c.d.s. '20 De 43' Crown boxed 'PASSED/XX/...' struck in violet. Receiving cancellation on the front. Light paper fold, some tone spots”. [Chris Rainey Auctions].
1944: additions GVI
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1938-53-Ascension.--SG.46a--5s.-black-&-yellow-brown-perf-13--Vfu._6241.html
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1938-53--SG.47--10s.-black-&-bright-purple.-lightly-mounted-mint._6239.html
68
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_3306/1735_Ascension/9243-5870.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=13&row_nr=315&breadcrumbId=157866580 5.4514 : “1944 censored cover to the U.S.A. 'Via Miami' From a Corporal in the 1st Composite Sqdn. Franked U.S. 6c adhesive tied 'A.P.O. 877' d/s 'JAn 20 1944' With enclosed note 'After receipt of this notice do not address any further correspond-ence or mail to me at APO 777, c/o PM, Miami, Florida' Boxed censor cachet '13011' initialed. Corner damage at top right on opening”. [Chris Rainey
Auctions].
69
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9243_704/1735_Ascension/9243-6611.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=13&row_nr=320&breadcrumbId=157866594 4.8206 : “1944 censored envelope addressed to the USA franked 4d adhesive tied "ASCENSION" c.d.s. '18 AU 44'. Boxed 'Crown/PASSED/XX/...' struck in black. Blank tape at left with '20012' in
70
71 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-registered-Union-Castle-Line-cover-to-St-Albans/174049603588?hash=item28862a3004:g:vWIAAOSwOttcc~Ug 1946: Victory stamps https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1946-Ascension--SG.48-9-Victory-set-2-values-Vfu._6179.html
1947: Cover with Victory stamps
73 https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-1949-UPU-SET-4-MNH/193262632660?hash=item2cff59bed4:g:kacAAOSwcBpd-muG 1951: Cover to Switzerland
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/31/10301.jpg: “Ascension: 1951 envelope to Switzerland, franked by 1938-53 3d. black and grey, with handstruck ''T'', and with Swiss 15c. used as a postage due, unusual”.
Ascension postage stamps 1952-1981 as British crown colony under St Helena
74
“A new definitive series of 13 in 1956 resembled the previous stamps, but was a little taller, and used maps and pictures of native animals in addition to local scenes. No further stamps were issued until 1963 when there was a series of 14 featuring birds. From 1963 on, commemorative and special issues started to appear more frequently. In the 1990s the typical policy was to issue 5-6 sets per year, each consisting of 4–5 designs”.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Ascension_Island 1953: Cover to England, with GVI stamps
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/75/7009.jpg : “Ascension: 1938-53 11/2d. black and rose-carmine, Perf. 13, in a block of four, one stamp with ‘davit’ flaw, also two other blocks, fine used on 1953 registered cover to England”.
75
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1953-Ascension---SG.56--1953-Coronation.-superb-block-of-4-Vfu._6183.html
76
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-nice-1953-cornation-stamp-cachet-wrapper-MS0209/131505810062?hash=item1e9e5b6a8e:g:t9EAAOSwe-FU2Rdp
77
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Ascension-First-day-Coronation-cover-FDC-Queen-Elizabeth-II-QE2-To-England/132839664318?hash=item1eeddc6abe:g:xMoAAOSw6e9dmq-Q
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Ascension-Coronation-to-England-first-day-cover-QE2-Queen-Elizabeth-II-FDC/132236386435?hash=item1ec9e72083:g:TAEAAOSwesBdmq9h
78 https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-TO-SOUTH-AFRICA-airmail-COVER-1935-RARE/254456360510?hash=item3b3ec7ee3e:g:6BwAAOSwczxd-Sw2 1956: Definitives EII https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1956-Ascension-Island.-SG.57-69--QEII-Definitives--set-13-values-UM-(MNH)_2536.html
79
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-ISLAND-1957-2v-ROYAL-VISIT-QEII-WATER-CATCHMENT-MT-ROAD-ON-COVER-TO-GB/402012010889?hash=item5d99c87989:g:-9AAAOSwz6NeA6~X
80
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/Cover_Ascension_1957.jpg 1958: Failed delivery from Bermuda to Ascension
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-ISLAND-18823-MAIL-SERVICE-NOT-AVAILABLE-cancel-Bermuda-cover
81
82
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-1956-S-G-702-83-SET-OF-14-MNH/273421705288?hash=item3fa9342048:g:AB8AAOSwz1dbfXVP Variety:
83
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1963--Ascension-Island-SG.84--Freedom-from-Hunger.--UM-(MNH)_4739.html
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9402_125244/1735_Ascension/2-3003104809.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=14&row_nr=327&breadcrumbId=157 8666255.3613 : “Leipziger Frühjahrsmesse 1964 Messesonderflugpost Leipzig-Prag, Zuleitung von der Insel Ascension (Himmelfahrtsinsel). Automatically generated translation: Leipzig spring fair 1964 Messesonderflugpost Leipzig Prague, incoming line from the island Ascension (Ascension)”. [Christ Stamps Webshop].
1963: Red Cross Centenary
84
https://www.philasearch.com/en/i_9315_20656/1735_Ascension/9315-6731.html?set_sprache=en&suchtext=ascension&page=18&row_nr=430&breadcrumbId=157867156 4.6265 : “BOOKLET: 1963 10/6 buff cover (SG SB1). VF complete, unexploded, sealed. (cv£70). See additional image below”. [Filat AG Auctions].
1965: ITU Centenary
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1965--Ascension-Island.--SG.87-8--ITU-Centenary--set-2-values-UM-(MNH._4741.html
86
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-Island-1966-Churchill-Set/293386138152?hash=item444f2d3228:g:anwAAOSwIhtamq6V
87
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Ascension-Winston-Churchill-First-Day-Cover-ref266/254304067111?hash=item3b35b41e27:g:KbEAAOSwRWtdM0BJ
1966: World Cup Football
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1966--Ascension-Island.--SG.95-6---World-Cup-Football-Championships.--set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_4744.html
1966: WHO Headquarters
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1966--Ascension-Island.--SG.97-8--Inauguration-of-WHO-Headquarters.-set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_4745.html
88
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1966-Ascension-Island.-SG.99-102-Opening-of-Apollo-Communications-Satellite-Earth-Station.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2534.html 1966: Opening of BBC Relay Station
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1966-Ascension-Island.--SG.103-6-Opening-of-BBC-Relay-Station.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2533.html
89
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1967-Ascension-Island.-SG.107-9--20th-Anniversary-of-UNESCO--set-3-values-UM-(MNH)_2532.html
1968: Human Rights Year
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1968-Ascension-Island.--SG.110-2--Human-Rights-Year--set-3-values-UM-(MNH)_2531.html
90
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/115/5607.jpg : “Ascension: 1968 Fishes (1st series) handstamped with large sans-serif ''SPECIMEN'' (15 x 3mm) in black and affixed to notice card describing issue, price per set and period of issue. A few soiled perfs. This card was used as a Post Office Notice and was displayed to publicise the stamps available therein. S.G. 113-116”.
91
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-1968-DEEP-SEA-FISH-FIRST-DAY-COVER-COUPLE-OF-INDENTS/274018526906?hash=item3fccc6e6ba:g:MRoAAOSwUApdc9AX
1968: Deep sea fish, 2d series
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1968-Ascension-Island-Fish-2nd-series-4-values-SG.11720-um-(MNH)_1050.html
92
https://www.postbeeld.nl/postzegels/land/ascension/page/2
93
https://www.postbeeld.nl/sacpb001-royal-navy-naval-arms-i-s-s
1970: Royal Navy Crests, 2d series
94
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1970-Ascension-Island--MS.134--Royal-Naval-Crests--(2nd-series).-mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2527.html
1970: Fish, 3d series
95
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1971-Ascension-Island.-SG.135-48-Decimal-Currency--The-Evolution-of-Space-Travel.-set-14-values-UM-(MNH)_2526.html
96
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-ISLAND-1971-44p-Booklet-SGSB2a-Imprint-on-Back-of-Cover-NF163/352319717240?hash=item5207e43f78:g:23EAAOSwiuxawKTn
1972: Royal Naval Crest, 3d series
97
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-airmail-cover-unaddressed-FDC-1972-Naval-Crests/153459155329?hash=item23bae0e181:g:XZgAAOSwiSZbUIeT
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1971-Ascension-Island--MS.153--Royal-Naval-Crests--(3rd-Series).-mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2524.html
98
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1972-Ascension-Island--SG.154-7--Royal-Naval-Crests--(4th-Series).---set-4-values--UM-(MNH)_2523.html
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1972-Ascension-Island--MS.158--Royal-Naval-Crests--(4th-Series).---mini-sheet--UM-(MNH)_2522.html
100
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1972-Ascension-Island--SG.164-5-Royal-Silver-Wedding-set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_2519.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/H-646-Ascension-Island-July-1973-airmail-cover-UK-2-stamps-18p-rate/184104013449?hash=item2add744e89:g:EAsAAOSwNnRYhhTo
101
102
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1973-Ascension-Island-MS.170-Royal-Naval-Crests-(5th-Series).-mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2535.html
103
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1973--Ascension.-SG.171-3--Turtles.-set-of-3-values-Vfu._6198.html
1973: Departure of Royal Marines, 50th anniversary
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1973-Ascension-Island-SG.174-7--50th-Anniversary-Royal-Marines-Departure.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2516.html
104
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1973-Ascension-Island-SG.178-9-Royal-Wedding.-set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_2515.html
1974: Centenary of the UPU
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1974-Ascension-Island-SG.180-1-Centenary-of-UPUT.-set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_2514.html
108
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1975-Ascension-Island.-SG.192-4-Apollo-Soyus-Space-Link-set-3-values-UM-(MNH)_2509.html
109
http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/dyn_pages/stamp_images/119/9018.jpg : “Ascension: 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Link 41/2p. showing OVERPRINT IN RED, RATHER THAN BLACK, fine unmounted mint example [R. 3/5]. Accompanied by normal stamp for comparison, photocopy of R.P.S. certificate (2015) for block of thirteen, and article from Gibbons Stamp Monthly, Mar. 2017 reporting the background and circumstances of discovery of this modern rarity. A pane of 25 was discovered on Ascension in 1975, but only the whereabouts of thirteen are currently known, this the first example ever to be offered for sale. S.G. 192 var. “.
1975: 160th anniversary of occupation
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1975-Ascension-Island.-SG.195-8--160th-Anniversary-of-Occupation-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2508.html
110
111
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-1976-Ascension-First-Day-Covers-Birds-ref266/254304069984?hash=item3b35b42960:g:ANoAAOSwrHJdM0FB
113
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-FIRST-DAY-COVER-1976-London-Festival-of-Stamps/312774966455?hash=item48d2d73cb7:g:CVwAAOSwEutdhCq-
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1976-Ascension-Island.--MS.218--Festival-of-Stamps-London-mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2581.html
114
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1976-Ascension-Island.-SG.219-21-Bicentenary-of-American-Revolution.-set--3-values-UM-(MNH)_2582.html
115
116 https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1977-Ascension-Island.-SG.222-4--Silver-Jubilee-set-3-values-UM-(MNH)_2585.html 1977: Water supplies https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1977-Ascension-Island.-SG.225-8-Water-Supplies-Set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2586.html
117
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1977-Ascension-Island.-SG.229-32-Centenary-of-Visit-of-Professor-Gill.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2589.html
1978: Cover to England, with stamps of 1976
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-BIRD-2v-ON-REGISTERED-AIRMAIL-COVER-TO-GB/124023241604?hash=item1ce05c7b84:g:Y4UAAOSwXqxeA-WD
118
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1978-Ascension-Island-SG.233-5-25th-Anniversary-of-Coronation.-set-3-values-UM-(MNH)_2590.html
119 1978: Volcanic rock formations
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1978-Ascension--SG.236-40-Volcanic-Rock-Formations--set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_3795.html
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1978-Ascension-Island.-MS.241-Volcanic-Rock-Formations-of-Ascension.-mini-sheet.-UM-(MNH)_2594.html
120
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-1978-Commorative-cover-of-1st-mail-carried-to-UK-on-RMV-St-Helena/382894252321?hash=item592646a121:g:PFkAAOSwyhBcXK1P
1979: Captain James Cook’s voyages
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1979-Ascension-Island.-SG.242-5-Bicentenary-of-Cooks-Voyages.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2596.html
121
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1979-Ascension-Island.-SG.246-8-Ascension-Day.-set-3-values-UM-(MNH)_2597.html
1979: 80th anniversary of the Eastern Telegraph Company
122
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-Island-1979-1st-Day-Cover-80th-Anniversary-of-the-Eastern-Telegraph-Co/254437224473?hash=item3b3da3f019:g:TloAAOSwDElb32FK
123
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-1979-QEII-COVER/283571157135?hash=item420628788f:g:XjsAAOSw301dSEip 1979: Death centenary of Sir Rowland Hill
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1979-Ascension-Island.-SG.254-7--Death-Centenary-of-Sir-Rowland-Hill.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2599.html
124
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1980-Ascension-Island.-SG.258-63--Ferns-&-Grasses-6-values-UM-(MNH)_2604.html
1980: London Stamp Exhibition 1980
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1980-Ascension-Island.-SG.264-7-London-1980-International-Stamp-Exhibition.--4-values-UM-(MNH)_2605.html
125
126
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1980-Ascension-Island.-MS.268-London-1980-International-Stamp-Exhibition.--mini-sheet--UM-(MNH)_2606.html
1980: 80th birthday of the Queen Mother
127
https://www.postbeeld.nl/sacp0263kb-queen-mother-minisheet 1980: Fish
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1980-Ascension-Island.-SG.270-3--Fish-set--4-values-UM-(MNH)_2608.html
128
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1980-Ascension-Island.-SG.274-6-150th-Anniversary-of-Royal-Geographical-Society.--set-3--values-UM-(MNH)_2609.html
Ascension postage stamps 1981-2002 as British Dependent Territory under St
Helena
1981: Green Mountain Farm
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1981-Ascension-Island.-SG.277-80-Green-Mountain-Farm-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2610.html
129
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1981-Ascension-Island.-SG.281-Space-Shuttle-Mission-&-opening-of-2nd-Earth-Station.-UM-(MNH)_2611.html
130
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-USA-1981-SPACE-SHUTTLE-FIRST-DAY-COVER-WITH-SPECIAL-POSTMARKS/372895432933?hash=item56d24cc0e5:g:YPgAAOSwRBFeCR6U
131
132
134 https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1981-Ascension-Island.-MS.301--Early-Maps.-mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_3797.html 1981: Royal marriage https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1981-Ascension-Island.-SG.302-4-Royal-Wedding.-set-3-values-UM-(MNH)_2614.html
135
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1981-Ascension-Island.-SG.305-8-25th-Anniversary-of-Duke-of-Edinburgh-Award-Scheme.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2615.html 1981: 75th anniversary of Boy Scouts
136
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1981-Ascension-Island.-MS.313-75th-Anniversary-of-Boy-Scout-Movement.-mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2617.html
1982: Flowers, with imprint date (1982)
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137
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1982-Ascension-Island.-SG.314-7--150th-Anniversary-of-Charles-Darwins-Voyage.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2618.html
1982: 40th anniversary of Wideawake Airfield
138
https://www.postbeeld.nl/postzegels/land/ascension/page/5
1982: Cover to the Falkland Islands after the British-Argentinian Falklands War
139 1982: 30th anniversary of the first flight of the Victor
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1982: 21st birthday Diana
140 1982: Commonwealth Games Brisbane
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1982: 50th anniversary BBC External Broadcasting; Christmas
141
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1983-Ascension-Island.-SG.332-6--Fungi.-set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_2623.html
1983: Island Views, 1st series
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143
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1983-Ascension-Island.-SG.349-53--Sea-Shells.-set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_2628.html
1983: 150th anniversary of St Helena as British Colony
144 1984: Visit of Prince Andrew
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1984-Ascension-Island.--MS.358--Visit-of-Prince-Andrew.-mini-sheet--UM-(MNH)_2630.html
1984: Lloyd’s List 250 years
146
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1984-Ascension-Island.-SG.363-6--New-Coinage..-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2632.html
1984: Island Views, 2d series
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1984-Ascension-Island.-SG.367-70-Island-Views-2nd-series.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2633.html
148
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1985-Ascension-Island.-MS.380.--Life-&-Times-of-Queen-Elizabeth-The-Queen-Mother.-mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2636.html
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149
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1985-Ascension-Island.-SG.381-4--Guns-of-Ascension-Island.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2637.html
1985: 75th anniversary of Girl Guides
150
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1985-Ascension-Island.-SG.389-92--Wild-Flowers.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2639.html
151
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-Stamp-1984-Coin-on-1986-Cover-Sheep-Cattle-Farming-Boat-Water-Sea
152 https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1986-Ascension-Island.-SG.393-6-Appearance-of-Haleys-Comet--set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2640.html 1986: 60th birthday QEII https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1986-Ascension-Island.-SG.397-401--60th-Birthday-of-Queen-Elizabeth-II.--set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_2641.html
1986: Ameripex. International Stamp Exhibition
153
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1986-Ascension-Island.-MS.406-Ameripex-86-International-Stamp-Exhibition.-mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2643.html
1986: Royal Wedding Prince Andrew
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1986-Ascension-Island.-SG.407-8--Royal-Wedding.--set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_2644.html
154
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1986-Ascension-Island.-SG.409-23--Ships-of-The-Royal-Navy.--set-15-values-UM-(MNH)_2645.html
155
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-ISLAND-1986-ON-HIS-MAJESTYS-SERVICE-AIRMAIL-COVER-TO-ARIZONA-US/124018029514?hash=item1ce00cf3ca:g:vPUAAOSwa2dd~U72
1987: Cover from Ascension to the USA, with 1986 stamps
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-ISLAND-1987-SAILING-BOAT-3v-ON-NICE-REGD-AIRMAIL-COVER-TO-USA/402005870551?hash=item5d996ac7d7:g:H4AAAOSwoQdd~U3I
156
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1987-Ascension-Island.--SG.424-7-Edible-Bush-Fruits-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2646.html
1987: 25th anniversary of first American manned space orbit
157
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1987-Ascension-Island.--MS.432-25th-Anniversary-of-First-American-Manned-Earth-Orbit.-mini-sheet.-UM-(MNH)_2648.html
1987: 19th Century uniforms, 1st series
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1987-Ascension-Island.--SG.433-7-19th-Century-Uniforms.(1st-series).-set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_2649.html
158
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1987-Ascension-Island.--SG.438-41-Insects-(1st-series)-Butterflies.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2650.html
1987: Sea birds, 1st series
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1987-Ascension-Island.--SG.442-6--Sea-Birds.(1st-series).-set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_2651.html
159
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1987-Ascension-Island.-SG.447-51--Royal-Ruby-Wedding-(overprinted)-set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_3798.html
160
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1987-Ascension-Island.--SG.452-5-Insects-(2nd--series).-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2652.html
1988: Cover to the USA, 2ith 1987 stamps
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-ISLAND-1988-4v-INSECTS-ON-GEORGETOWN-AIRMAIL-COVER-TO-USA/402007010101?hash=item5d997c2b35:g:fRIAAOSwvchd~mf2
161
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASCENSION-ISLAND-1989-5v-ROYAL-YACHT-ON-REGISTERED-AIRMAIL-COVER-TO-USA/402007050891?hash=item5d997cca8b:g:c20AAOSwz5pd~nfn
1988: 150th anniversary of death of Captain William Bate
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1988-Ascension-Island.-SG.456-60-150th-Death-Anniv.-of-Capt.William-Bate-set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_3799.html
162
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1988-Ascension-Island.-SG.461-4-Bicent.-Australian-Settlement.-Royal-Navy-Ships.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2653.html
1988: Sydpex stamp exhibition 1988
163 1988: Sea birds, 2d series
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1988: 300th anniversary of Lloyds of London
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1988-Ascension-Island.-SG.474-7-300th-Anniversary-of-Lloys-of-London.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2655.html
1988: 19th Century uniforms, 2d series
164 1988: Insects. 3d series
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1989-Ascension-Island.-SG.483-6--Insects-(3rd-series)-set-4-UM-(MNH)_2657.html
166
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1989-Ascension-Island.-MS.492--Philexfrance89-Int.-Stamp-Exhibition.-mini-sheet.-UM-(MNH)_2660.html
1989: 20th anniversary of first manned landing on the Moon
167
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1989-Ascension-Island.-MS.497--20th-Anniv.-of-First-Manned-Landing-on-The-Moon.--mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2662.html
168
169
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1989--Ascension-Island.--SG.498-505--Philex-France-1989-International-Stamp-Exhibition.-set-6-values-UM-(MNH)_4746.html
1989: Closure of Devil’s Ashpit Tracking Station
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1989-Ascension-Island.-SG.504-5--Closure-of-Devils-Ashpit-Tracking-Station.-set-2-UM-(MNH)_2663.html
1989: Sea shells
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1989-Ascension-Island.-SG.506-9--Sea-Shells.--set-4-UM-(MNH)_2664.html
170
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1989-Ascension-Island.--SG.510-1-Ascension-Wildlife.(booklet-stamps)-set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_2665.html
https://www.postbeeld.nl/postzegels/land/ascension/page/7 1990: Cover to the USA with 1989 stamps Ascension
171
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1990-Ascension-Island.-SG.512-6-Royal-Navy-Equipment-1815-20-set-5-values-UM-(MNH)_2666.html
1990: Endangered species. Ascension Frigate Bird
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1990-Ascension-Island.-SG.517-20--Endangered-Species.-Ascension-Frigate-Bird.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2667.html
172 https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1990-Ascension-Island.-SG.521-4-Stamp-World-London-90.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2691.html 1990: Queen Mother 90 https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1990-Ascension-Island.-SG.525-6--90th-Birthday-Queen-Elizabeth-the-Queen-Mother.-set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_2692.html
173
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1990-Ascension-Island.-SG.527-30-Christmas-works-of-art.-set-4-values-UM-(MNH)_2693.html
1990: Maiden voyage of MS St Helena II
174 https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1990-Ascension-Island.-MS.535-Maiden-Voyage-of-St.-Helena-II.--mini-sheet-UM-(MNH)_2695.html 1991: 175th anniversary of occupation https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1991-Ascension-Island.-SG.536-8-175th-Anniv.-of-Occupation-(overprinted)--set-3-values-UM-(MNH)_3801.html
175
https://www.john-rice-stamps.co.uk/ascension-island-stamps/1991-Ascension-Island.-SG.539-40-65th-Birthday-Queen-Elizabet-II-&-70th-Birthday-Prince-Philip.-set-2-values-UM-(MNH)_2696.html 1991: Cover to the USA
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ascension-Island-1991-Cover-to-US-25p-Prince-QE-Label/333219000075?hash=item4d95666f0b:g:orAAAOSwJ3RcSj36
