The Chartwell Collection - GB Line Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part II by Spink and Son

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SPINK LONDON

The

CHARTWELL

The Chartwell Collection

Collection of Line-Engraved Part II

Bloomsbury www.spink.com

London WC1B 4ET

16 February 2012 • London I VOL. 5

STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

16 February 2012 • London

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Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker Your Specialists Stamps UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick Penko Europe - Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez China - Anna Lee Coins UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith Autographs USA - Robert Litzenberger Wines China - Anna Lee Your Europe Team (London - Lugano) Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Tom Smith Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Abdi Mohamed Maria Martinez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Your America Team (New York - Dallas) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Head of Philately George Eveleth Head of Numismatic Stephen Goldsmith Director of Finance & Operation Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Gardner Marketing & Design James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley Your Asia Team (Hong Kong - Singapore) Anna Lee Gary Tan Amy Yung Raymond Tat Neill Granger Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid

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Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs, Books, Wines AUCTION CALENDAR 2012/2013 Stamps 15 March 16 March 16 March 16 March 16 March 24 March 29 March 29/30 March 11 April 3 May Early June 5 July 11 July 19/20 July 12 September 13 September 13/14 September 23 September Early October 8/9 November 14 November 12 December 19/20 January

The Renowned Fiorenzo Longhi Collection of Airmail Postal History The “Tito” Collection of South American Philatelic Rarities - Part I The “Tito” Collection of Uruguay - Part I The Walter Taveira International Gold Medal Collection of Brazil The Paulo Comelli “Grand Prix” Collection of Brazilian Mail to Foreign Destinations The Collector’s Series Sale The Marvin Schiller Collection of Mint Postal Stationery Entires & Cut Squares The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB King George V including Seahorses The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part III The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB King George VI, King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II Great Britain Stamps Specialised Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China

Lugano Lugano Lugano Lugano Lugano Hong Kong New York New York London London Hong Kong London London New York London London New York Singapore Hong Kong New York London London Hong Kong

Coins 24 March 29 March 18/19 May 28 June 22/23 August 28/29 August 27 September 13/14 November 4 December 15/16 January

The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins The Collector’s Series Sale Coins of Hong Kong and China Ancient, English & Foreign Coins The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins The Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong London New York London New York Hong Kong London New York London New York

12026 315 12027 316

Banknotes 24 March 25 April 18/19 May 22/23 August 3 October 13/14 November 6 December 15/16 January

The Collector’s Series World Banknotes The Collector’s Series The Collector’s Series World Banknotes The Collector’s Series World Banknotes The Collector’s Series

Hong Kong London New York New York London New York London New York

12022 313 314 12023 315 12024 316

Medals 19 April 19 July 22 November

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London London

12002 12003 12004

Bonds and Shares 24 March 18/19 May 1 June 22/23 August 13/14 November 28 November 15/16 January

The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World The Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong New York London New York New York London New York

313 12010 314 315 12011 316

Autographs 18/19 May 22/23 August 13/14 November 15/16 January

The The The The

Collector’s Collector’s Collector’s Collector’s

New New New New

Wines 8 March May July September November

Fine Fine Fine Fine Fine

Wines Wines Wines Wines Wines

of of of of of

Series Series Series Series

the the the the the

and Commemorative Medals and Commemorative Medals

Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale

Sale Sale Sale Sale

World World World World World

York York York York

Hong Hong Hong Hong Hong

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services Valuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections. Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Kong Kong Kong Kong Kong

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The Chartwell Collection - GREAT BRITAIN Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part II Thursday 16 February 2012 at 10.30 am and 2.30 p.m. 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET, UK and on In sending commission bids or making enquiries, this sale should be referred to as WHITING - 12012

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FOR THIS SALE

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Extensions Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shall thereafter apply accordingly. Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which will be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spink to the Expert Committee for choice.

Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with our normal Terms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoice payment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges. Extensions requested on account of condition will not normally be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as having faults or defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description. Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot. It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

Notes Concerning Descriptions GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description: mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part or entirely removed. part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged unmounted mint original gum as issued unused without gum COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion entire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents cover an envelope

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References Catalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition. The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they are mentioned by name. Buyers are reminded that payment must be made within seven days from the date of sale (condition 5.4.1), and interest will be added for overdue accounts (condition 5.10.1.1). Please note charges for credit card payments (condition 5.4.3(iii)). www.spink.com

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Dear Clients and Friends, After the hugely successful first four sales in the series from the Chartwell collection where numerous new record prices were achieved, it is with great pleasure that we present to you today volume five, Queen Victoria Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs and Stamps. At Spink we continually receive collections that leave a lasting impression on all of us. The Chartwell Collection is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the biggest â&#x20AC;&#x153;wowâ&#x20AC;? moments we have ever experienced here at Southampton Row. When the collection arrived in London it was amazing to watch as our specialists turned the pages of what may be one of the finest philatelic collections of our time. Eighty four albums were opened, examined and taken in and it was wonderful to see the faces of the Spink team as treasure after treasure was revealed. While we were of course pleased to have the opportunity to catalogue such prestigious material, our thoughts immediately turned to the wonderful collections which would absorb these philatelic gems. The vast majority of the Chartwell Collection is fresh to the marketplace with many items never before seen at auction. In fact, it contains items many of you have waited years to see for sale in an auction catalogue. In this catalogue dedicated to Line-Engraved stamps, we have many fascinating essays, proofs and some great rarities. The issued stamps include a fabulous mint reconstructed block of twelve 1840 2d. blues which is the largest mint multiple of this plate in private hands. Another major rarity is the mint block of twelve 1d. blacks from Plate III which again is the largest known mint multiple of this plate in private hands. The rarities in each sale will most certainly find great homes in existing collections, however we expect these beautiful items will also attract some newcomers to the booming Great Britain marketplace. We now have five sales, including this one, in total to look forward to over the next 12 months and we are at your disposal should you wish to discuss any aspect of The Chartwell Collection or perhaps questions in starting to build your own philatelic collection. Enjoy reading through the catalogue and see you in the auction room! Kindest regards,

Olivier Stocker ostocker@spink.com

Timothy Hirsch thirsch@spink.com

Guy Croton gcroton@spink.com

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The

CHARTWELL Collection The Chartwell Collection was formed by one man with a great passion for collecting, Sir Humphrey Cripps. Sir Humphrey, the custodian of the collection, was both a great English businessman and philanthropist, but also an enthusiastic philatelist. Educated a Northampton Town and County Grammar School, it was during this period that Sir Humphrey first displayed a passion for collecting. After his death, his children found a shoebox in the back of his wardrobe. Upon opening the lid they discovered thousands of train tickets bundled and carefully placed in the box. Sir Humphrey had retained every train ticket from his time at school and kept them hidden away in perfect chronological order. These were memories of his past and a clear indicator of the true collector he would become. After graduating, Sir Humphrey continued his education at St John’s College, Cambridge, where he read Natural Sciences. On completion of his education, he joined the family firm, Pianoforte Supplies Limited. Sir Humphrey’s personal drive would see him rise to Managing Director of his family’s company in 1960 and Chairman in 1979. Along the way, Sir Humphrey also picked up several other passions. First and foremost, he was a charitable man and at every turn in his business progression he would channel funds regularly into the family charitable foundation. The Cripps Foundation was established in 1956 by the Cripps family and has made huge gifts to universities, colleges, schools, churches, hospitals and museums. Many Cambridge Colleges have benefitted from this generosity, as Sir Cyril Humphrey Cripps well as the Fitzwilliam Museum. Residential Courts at St John’s College, Magdalene College, Selwyn College, Queen’s College and the University of Nottingham are named after the Cripps family. His former school also benefitted. The construction of many facilities were made possible through its generous donations. Sir Humphrey was knighted in 1989, having been High Sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1987 and then Deputy Lieutenant of the County. Sir Humphrey began collecting stamps in the 1950’s and soon became an insatiable collector focussing firstly on all aspects of Great Britain philately and secondly selected stamps of certain countries of the British Empire. Sir Humphrey travelled frequently on business and his interest in stamps went with him. For example, Sir Humphrey regularly visited Bermuda, hence the three Perots and other Bermuda rarities in the collection. The Great Britain collection, housed in over 80 volumes covers all reigns and all aspects of this fascinating area of philately replete with wonderful essays, proofs, rare stamps and covers throughout. It is hard to believe that this collection was all put together by just one dedicated collector. Spink are proud and indeed honoured to have been chosen to sell through auction the extraordinary Chartwell Collection.

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The

CHARTWELL Collection

Auction Schedule 2012 3 May 2012

Great Britain King George V including Seahorses

5 July 2012

Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part III

19 September 2012

Great Britain King George VI, King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II Essays, Proofs and Stamps

12 December 2012

Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part IV

Please note the above dates can be altered at any time. With a limited run of hard bound full colour auction catalogues produced for this series of quality auctions, which will become a must have and valuable reference for years to come, the demand will be very strong. Every collector on our extensive mailing list will receive a soft bound copy of the catalogues free of charge, however there will be a limited edition numbered and hard bound edition of each sale available for a special purchase price of ÂŁ50 per catalogue. Catalogues will be sold on a first come first served basis. For further information on these amazing sales please contact Guy Croton in our Stamp Department who will be happy to help with any enquiries. Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4074 Email: gcroton@spink.com

Please note that the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot.

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Order of Sale Lots 1839 Mercantile Committee 1839 Treasury Competition Essays

3 – 25

Line Engraved Essays and Proofs

26 – 66

1840 1d. Black Imprimaturs

67 – 69

1840 1d. Black May Dates

70 – 77

1840 1d. Black Issued Stamps, Plates Ia-XI

78 – 207

The V.R. Official

208 – 209

1840 2d. Blues

210 – 246

1841-53 1d. Red-Brown, Imprimaturs

247 – 316

1841-53 1d. Red-Brown, “Black Plates”

317 – 320

1841-53 1d. Red-Brown, Issued Stamps, Plated

321 – 338

1852-53 1d. Red-Brown, Alphabet II, Imprimaturs

339 – 369

1841-53 1d. Red-Brown, Issued Stamps, Unplated

371 – 386

1841 2d. Blue, Imprimaturs

389

1841 2d. Blue, Issued Stamps

387 – 388, 390 – 394

1848-54 1d. Trial Separations

395

1854-61 Perforated 1d. Red-Brown, Imprimaturs

396 – 413, 417 – 422

1854-61 Perforated 1d. Red-Brown, Issued Stamps

414 – 416

1864-79 1d. Plate Numbers, Imprimaturs

423 – 483

1864-79 1d. Plate Numbers, Issued Stamps

484 – 529

1870 Halfpenny, Imprimatur 1870 Halfpenny, Issued Stamps

530 531 – 539

1860-70 Three Half Pence, Imprimatur

540

1860-70 Three Half Pence, Unissued Rosy-Mauve

541

1860-70 Three Half Pence, Issued Stamps

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Thursday 16 February 2012 First Session Commences at 10.30 a.m. (Lots 1-246)

1839 MERCANTILE COMMITTEE

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Printed entire headed “THE

FEARS OF THE PAPER MAKERS AND STATIONERS ABOUT COLLECTING POSTAGE BY MEANS OF STAMPS ALLAYED”, showing an example of an essay

by Charles Whiting in red, black and white, affixed to the address panel on the reverse; archivally restored at left well clear of the printed text and the adhesive; a fine, very rare and important document trying to allay the fears of the public regarding the use of postage stamps

£2,000-3,000

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Charles Whiting, Essay in blue used as Whitings Suggestion as a printing method for letter sheets; some light toning otherwise fine and rare.

£600-800

1839 TREASURY COMPETITION ESSAYS

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Essay of unknown origin, an imperforate strip of three in red brown on gummed paper in a very similar idea to the 1d. black; some thinning on reverse, otherwise fine and attractive

£3,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:

“Maximus” May 1970 4

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Anonymous, attributed to James Bogardus who was one of the joint winners of the Treasury Competition, showing a hand drawn numeral in pen and ink “1” in the centre of a red border and bearing the legend below “1⁄ 2 oz./Penny” in manuscript; fine and very rare

£1,000-1,200

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W.M. Williams entry number 23756/39

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W.M. Williams entry number 23756/39 sent to the Treasury on the 14th October 1839 (interestingly submitted one day before the competition closed), sheet folded as a wrapper, addressed to Worcester, the essay in brown on pink tinted paper affixed to the front demonstrating how it should be used as a postage label; folded through the essay, otherwise fine and most attractive. A very rare essay. R.P.S. Certificate (2000)

ÂŁ12,000-15,000

PROVENANCE: Shaida, February 1992 Pichai Buranasombati, March 2001

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James Chalmers, Treasury registration number 22290/39

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James Chalmers, Treasury registration number 22290/39 sent to the Treasury on the 30 Sept. 1839, 2d. essay in brick-red on watermarked grey wove paper (just cut into at left) bearing the legend “GENERAL POST OFFICE/TWO PENCE” around the edge and “not exceeding two ounce” in the centre, used as a seal attached by red wax seal on small wrapper and tied by “DUNDEE/SEPT. 30, 39.” straight line cancel in black, the front showing Treasury registration number and “specimens” in manuscript; folded vertically at left well clear of adhesive, fine and very rare being one of six original designs produced by Chalmers for the Treasury Competition PROVENANCE:

Frank Staff, June 1995

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£10,000-12,000

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George Remington, Treasury registration number 20474/39

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George Remington, Treasury registration number 20474/39 sent to the Treasury on the 16th September 1839, comprising an addressed envelope showing the Treasury registration number on the address panel and containing a piece of watermarked paper showing a hand drawn pen and ink suggestion of the design for the postage label at right, to be attached to the reverse of the mail; a fine and most attractive essay

ÂŁ12,000-15,000

LITERATURE:

Illustrated on page 94 Penny Postage Centenary by Samuel Graveson PROVENANCE: Colonel Bates, December 1934 Frank Staff, June 1995

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Charles Whiting Beaufort House, Strand 8

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Essay of unknown status, a bromide type essay of the essay attributed to a combination of Charles Whiting and Robert Sievier; fine and unusual

£1,000-2,000

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1841 embossed Prince Consort essay in mauve with bust facing left, affixed to small piece of watermarked wove paper; trimmed unevenly at top and small piece excised from foot; an extremely rare essay. For a similar example see lot 107 of the Colonel Bates collection sold in 1934

£6,000-8,000

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Embossed essay (Huggins type E9 Coat of Arms) in blue on white wove paper with some gum; some thinnings, otherwise fine and attractive

£600-800

Embossed essay (Huggins type E10) in black on white wove paper with some gum; fine and attractive

£600-800

Embossed essay (Huggins type E10) in pale carmine on white wove paper with traces of gum; two puncture holes in the “O” of Post and the “O” of Office possibly as a result of the embossing process; fine and attractive

£400-600

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R. W. Sievier, design cut out from the printed sheet in blue and red for the proposed design (type B); fine

£1,000-1,200

Essay number 18 (Penny Postage Centenary page 104) showing five various designs in red and black; small tone spot at lower left, otherwise fine and scarce

£400-500

Essay number 25, printed by the Congreve method in red and blue on white wove paper; fine

£400-500

Essay number 26, printed by the Congreve method in blue on white wove paper; fine

£400-500

Essay number 26, printed by the Congreve method in blue on white wove paper; fine

£800-1,000

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1840 Whitings embossed proofs for stamped paper in black on white wove paper; two impressions; one with vertical crease at left, otherwise fine and attractive

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Another single impression in black; small thin in the foot of the design

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Another single impression in black; some overall thinning possibly to being previously stuck to backing card and creased horizontally near the foot of the design

£600-800

Another single impression in black on thin card and annotated “Taken as usual” in manuscript; some toning, otherwise fine and rare

£1,200-1,500

Another single impression in black on white wove paper, attached to the reverse of a piece of sunken card to protect the embossing; fine

£800-1,000

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1848 another single impression in ochre, mounted on the reverse of a piece of sunken card to protect the embossing; fine

£1,200-1,500

1848 another single impression in pink, mounted on the reverse of a piece of sunken card to protect the embossing; fine

£1,200-1,500

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Essay number 1, a reproduction of essays by Charles Whiting taken from the pamphlet entitled “THE LONDON AND WESTMINSTER REVIEW” dated march 1840; fine and scarce

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1871 reprint die proof in black on white card; fine and rare. DP8a, from £45,000

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1919 reprinted die proof on watermarked small star paper in orange-brown; some creasing on the corners and one diagonal crease well clear of the design, not detracting from the fine appearance. DP8c. from £18,000

£4,000-5,000

28 1936 reprint of the Perkins Bacon trial sheet of engine-turned backgrounds in dark blue on thin white wove paper; fresh and fine. DP9b, £4,000

£500-600

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£10,000-12,000

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An Incredibly Rare Die Proof, One of Only Two in Private Hands

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1840 (January) proof from an experimental plate made for comparison of the two backgrounds and as a trial in spacing, made up of two rows, each of five impressions in blue, the top row showing the rejected die inscribed at foot “POSTAGE ONE PENNY”, the lower row comprising five impressions of the background for the accepted die, the whole design printed on a single sheet of India paper; vertical split at left caused by the printing plate piercing the paper, though not affecting the fine appearance of this incredibly beautiful die proof of which only two are known in private hands. A very important Line Engraved proof. DP11, £250,000 £120,000-150,000 Page 17

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Die Proof with Void Corners One of the Rarest Die Proofs of Great Britain Philately

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1840 (March) die proof in black on India paper mounted on soft white card, taken after the top and bottom labels had been engraved, with the four corner squares left blank; a remarkable and extremely rare die proof being one of only two examples in private hands. An exhibition showpiece. DP17a, £350,000 £180,000-200,000 PROVENANCE:

“Rainbow”, 1986 “Tes”, October 1995 Pichai Buranasombati, March 2001

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State 1: in orange-red, a sheet of twelve impressions on white wove paper; fresh and vibrant colour, very rare. DP20, from £70,000

£20,000-25,000

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State 3: in deep blue, a sheet of twelve impressions on white wove watermarked paper dipped in Prussiate of Potash; annotated above in pencil manuscript “E Colour Plain Paper” and the same below in ink manuscript, both in the hand of Joshua Bacon; a very fresh and most attractive sheet. Very rare. DP20 3 (a), from £50,000

Note: Joshua Bacon recommended this colour as the best colour for printing

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State 3: On white wove paper in deep blue, a complete sheet of twelve impressions on gummed paper with manuscript notation in the lower left corner “Sup: Specimens No1.” in the hand of L. de Nicolas (Bacons Clerk); some wrinkling caused by the gum and some gum staining at face. A rare and important sheet. DP20 3 (b), £50,000+

£18,000-20,000

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State 2: in blue, a sheet of twelve impressions on white wove paper; fresh and most attractive. Very rare. DP20c, from £50,000

£18,000-20,000

35 35

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State 3: in rose-red, a single impression from position ten of the sheet, cancelled by an experimental Maltese Cross in black followed by an official attempt to remove the cancel and showing part ink manuscript on reverse; fine and very rare. DP20f

£2,000-3,000

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A Highly Important Line-Engraved Showpiece

36 36

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Plate 2 State 3: in black, a sheet of ten of the original twelve impressions on white wove paper, the upper left pair having contemporarily excised possibly for further experimental reasons, eight impressions cancelled by fine strikes of an experimental concentric circle cancellation and impressions 11 & 12 cancelled by fine strikes of complete upright experimental Maltese Crosses in Black, ink manuscript at top at sides and below “No 1 June 10th” and “Present Black & CW” (CW meaning Common wetting) in the hand of L. de Nicolas (Joshua Bacons Clerk) and additionally annotated in ink manuscript “Present Black & CW” in the hand of Joshua Bacon at foot; adhesives with a few very minor imperfections as to be expected on an experimental multiple of this size, though in no way detracting from the very fine appearance of this great and highly important line engraved showpiece. A great rarity £100,000-120,000 PROVENANCE:

J.B. Seymour, April 1951

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State 3: in blue, a marginal example from the upper-left of the sheet neatly cancelled by an experimental Maltese Cross in black and showing small part of the adjoining cross; creased horizontally, otherwise fine and very rare

£5,000-6,000

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1841 (May), Trial on Dickinson Silk Thread Paper1d. full deep red, plate 11 GC-HD block of four without gum, just clear to very large margins and showing the three silk threads on reverse; two diagonal creases affecting the lower pair, though of very rich fresh colour and fine appearance. DP22

£8,000-10,000

1860-71 die proof of the 1d. in black on thin wove paper (65x73mm), showing reversed “1” and “OLD ORIGINAL”; some thinning in all four corners and trace of horizontal crease through the top of the impression, otherwise fine and very rare. Unusually large for this type as most are cut down to some degree. DP25

£10,000-12,000

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February 1871, Ormond Hill 40

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Die Proof in emerald-green (underinked) with reversed “NEW” and “3” in margin, small thins and slight stains; very rare. S.G. DP29, £45,000

41 42

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£8,000-10,000

Die Proof in orange-vermilion, on soft card, without the reversed inscriptions, trace of oxidisation at top, fine and rare. S.G. DP29a, £45,000

£10,000-12,000

Die Proof in pale carmine on soft card, without the reversed inscriptions, fine. S.G. DP29a, £45,000

£10,000-12,000

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1865, September 43

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1d. Plate 66, GH-HI, block of four in black with watermark Large Crown inverted, large part original gum, vertical fold between the impressions and slightly stained, fine. S.G. DP35a, £12,000+

£2,500-3,000

1d. Plate 66, SE-SF, horizontal pair in carmine rose, watermark Large Crown upright, part original gum, a few black specks on the face fine and rare. S.G. DP35b, £5,000+

£1,200-1,500

Late Proofs from the Penny “Plate Number” Issue

1867, April, Paris Exhibition Proofs 45

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1d. Plate 103, FH, in black on soft white card, small thin at top, fine. S.G. DP38, £2,500

£400-500

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1d. Plate 191, AD, imperforate in mauve, unused, sheet margin at top and good margins other sides, small faults in margin. Extremely rare. S.G. DP39a, from £15,000

£3,000-4,000

1d. Plate 191, TK, imperforate in mauve with manuscript trial cancellation, close at upper-right but large margins other sides, usual slight faults. Extremely rare. S.G. DP39b, from £15,000

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The Two Pence Black Master Die Proof

1840, April 48

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Die Proof in black on India paper, mounted onto soft white card with the lower corners blank, large margins, mounted on creased India paper, tiny stains in the margin at top and at right, fine. A wonderful example of this extremely rare proof. S.G. DP41, £350,000 £120,000-150,000

Note: Six examples are known, including one each in the Royal Collection and the British Postal Museum and Archive

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Trial Printing on “Dickinson” Paper 49

P ᔛ

Without corner letters and upper-right corner voided in the same manner adopted for the 1d. “Rainbow” trials, in red-brown, large part original gum, large margins, a trifle soiled at foot and a few small coloured marks on the face, fine and extremely rare. S.G. DP44, £55,000

£20,000-25,000

1841, 15 January, Small Trial Twopence Plate 50

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Single with upright watermark, good margins, fine. S.G. DP43, £1,700

£400-500

The Two Pence Die II

1871, February, Ormond Hill 51

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Die Proof in blue on card, with reversed “NEW and rare. S.G. DP46, £45,000

DIE”

faintly embossed at top, superb £10,000-12,000

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1867, April, Paris Exhibition 52

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Plate 9, FH, in black on soft white card, fine and scarce. S.G. DP49a, £3,000

£700-800

PROVENANCE:

“Maximus”, May 1970 53

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Plate 9, DG, in blue, on soft white card, close to large margins, fine and scarce. S.G. DP49b, £4,000

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

“Maximus”, May 1970

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2d. Plate 15, in purple, lettered AB, a marginal example from the top of the sheet, with full deckle edge, showing the current number “227” and part of the marginal inscription, close to large margins all round, full original gum, mounted in the margin only; fine and a rare positional piece. S.G. DP50, from £40,000

£8,000-10,000

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THE THREE-HALFPENCE STAMP

1871, February, Ormond Hill Die Proofs 55

P ᔛ

11⁄ 2d. in black on thin white paper with the number “35” reversed below the design, minor creasing and some paper splits clear of the design, fine and rare. S.G. DP56a, £40,000

£10,000-15,000

56 56

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11⁄ 2d. in orange-yellow on thin white paper mounted on soft card, fresh and very fine. S.G. DP56b, £45,000

£10,000-12,000

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1865 57

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De La Rue essay in claret, mounted on card, fine and unique. S.G. DP58Ab, £25,000

£10,000-12,000

PROVENANCE:

De La Rue archive sale Robson Lowe, December 1975

1870 58

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De La Rue handpainted essay of the frame only in black; fine and very rare. S.G. DP58B, £10,000

£2,500-3,000

Note: On 29th April 1870 De La Rue submitted a series of halfpenny essays to be printed by the surface method. They failed to secure the contract which was awarded to Perkins Bacon. This lot and the following three all have the corner letters JI, and were sold by Robson Lowe, December 1976 59 60 61

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A different De La Rue handpainted essay of the frame only in black; fine and rare. S.G. DP58B, £10,000

£2,500-3,000

A different handpainted De La Rue essay of the frame only in black, fine. S.G. DP58B, £10,000

£2,500-3,000

Another different De La Rue handpainted essay of the frame only in black, fine and rare. S.G. DP58B, £10,000

£2,500-3,000

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1870, May 62

P ᔛ

⁄ 2 d. Die Proof in black on India paper, on white card, taken before the engraving of the head was strengthened; fine. S.G. DP62, from £35,000

£8,000-10,000

1871, Ormond Hill Die Proofs 63

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⁄ 2 d. Die Proof in brownish orange on thin white paper on card, trace of oxidisation at left, fine. S.G. DP64a, from £35,000

£8,000-10,000

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⁄ 2 d. Plate 20 AC-BC, imperforate vertical pair in blue-green, part original gum, fine and rare. S.G. DP68d, £64,000+

£15,000-20,000

1850 PRINCE CONSORT ESSAY 65 66

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The finished design in brown, imperforate, with gum, margins all round, faults but good appearance. S.G. DP71 (2), £3,000

£200-250

The finished design in black and perforated 16, repaired but fine appearance. S.G. DP71 (3) c, £22,000

£1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE: “Maximus”, May 1970

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Plate I After Hardening 67

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TA from the lower left corner of the sheet showing the plate number “1” in the corner and additionally showing part of the marginal inscription “PRICE 1d. Per L(abel)”, with very large margins on other sides; a very Important and unique positional piece from the second registration sheet “After Hardening”. A beautifully fresh and stunning example of exhibition quality, and of great importance. See The Chartwell Collection of Line Engraved Part I for the companion example Before Hardening £120,000-150,000

The second sheet (after hardening) was registered on the 15th April 1840. The stamps removed from this sheet are AL (Royal collection) SC-SL, TA-TL. PROVENANCE:

Colonel Bates, December 1934 Leonard H. Clark, May 1946

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Plate 2 After Hardening 68

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TA from the lower left of the sheet showing the plate number “2” in the corner, and additionally showing part of the marginal inscription at foot “Price 1d. Per La (bel)”, with large margins on other sides, another very important and unique positional piece from the second registration sheet (after hardening); light vertical crease just crossing through the T square, though not affecting the very fresh and fine appearance of this outstanding plate number example which would make a fantastic companion to the previous lot making a superb centre piece to a line engraved collection £120,000-150,000

The second sheet (after hardening) was registered on the 27th April 1840. The stamps removed from this sheet are AL (Royal collection) SC-SL, TA-TL. PROVENANCE: Colonel Bates, December 1934 Leonard H. Clark, May 1946

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SG, with good to very large margins; a fresh and fine example. Cat £28,000

£8,000-10,000

May 1840 Dates

70 70

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Thursday May 7: Entire letter to Norfolk bearing Plate Ia, AI, touched at lower-left but with good to large margins other sides, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine “F./MY-7/1840” datestamp on reverse, opening well for display, horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine and scarce

£2,000-2,500

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Friday 8 May: Entire from Liverpool to Manchester (addressee’s name crossed through) bearing Plate Ia, IH, worn impression and tied by two crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations in an orange shade, clear datestamp on reverse across flap, some staining on the reverse but a superb stamp and a rare third day usage

£1,500-2,000

LITERATURE:

“May Dates” by Mike Jackson

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Wednesday 13 May: Entire to Salisbury bearing Plate Ia, AE, good to very large margins and tied by a crisp red Maltese Cross which leaves the Queen’s profile almost untouched, clear “S/MY-13/1840” datestamp on reverse, opening well for display, horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine

£600-800

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Monday 18 May: Entire to London bearing Plate Ia, NI, good to large margins and tied by red Maltese Cross, double ring “COVENTRY/MY 18/1840” datestamp on reverse, opening well for display, vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine

£500-700

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Thursday 21 May: Entire from London to Edinburgh bearing Plate II, JL, just touched at lower-left, good to large margins other sides, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, dated markings of May 21 and May 23 on reverse, vertical filing folds well clear of the adhesive; fine

ÂŁ250-300

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Sunday 24 May: Entire to London bearing Plate Ia, PJ, very close at top-left but with good to large margins other sides, tied by a fine red Maltese Cross cancellation and with double ring “COVENTRY/MY 24/1840” datestamp on reverse; vertical filing folds clear of the adhesive; fine and a rare third Sunday date

£2,000-2,500

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Wednesday 27 May: Large part entire (side flaps missing) to Newport Pagnall bearing Plate Ia, NH, very large margins, tied by fine red Maltese Cross cancellation leaving the Queen’s profile untouched and with black “Strand.B” alongside, red London datestamp on reverse, opening well for display; clean and uncreased

£400-600

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Saturday 30 May: Entire letter (slightly trimmed at right) bearing Plate Ia, JE, close at upper-right, good to large margins other sides, tied by slightly oily red Maltese Cross with black “TP/Grays-Inn” alongside, London “L/MY-30/1840” datestamp on reverse; filing folds clear of the adhesive, fine

£300-400

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A complete set of the twelve Plates, Ia to XI, each with good to large or very large margins, Plates Ia to VIII with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the others cancelled in black, Plate XI on small piece with very large margins and showing a good portion of the adjoining stamp at top. A fine and appealing set

ÂŁ1,200-1,500

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79 79 ័

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BK-BL, worn plate, horizontal pair, used on piece with red Maltese Cross cancellations, BK slightly cut into at foot, otherwise close to very large margins, wrinkles affecting BK

£100-150

DA-DB horizontal pair, large to enormous margins all round, neatly cancelled by an almost full and large part strike of the red Maltese Cross; a most attractive pair

£250-300

81 81

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85 ័

EH, matched with Plate Ib in black and in red, the first two cancelled in red, the last in black, Plate Ib in black just touched at upper-right, otherwise good to very large margins all round, Plate Ia with tiny crease at upper-right

£200-250

GC, matched with Plate Ib in black and in red, the first two with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the last in black, good to large margins, Plate Ib in black with some inclusions, fine

£200-250

84 85 HC, good to large margins all round, neatly tied to small piece by a good strike of the red Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

HF, matched with Plate Ib in black and in red, the first with red Maltese Cross cancellation, the others cancelled in black, Plate Ib in red close at lower-left, the others with large margins

£200-250

IK, large to very large margins all round, neatly tied to small piece by a superb though a little faded strike of the red Maltese Cross leaving Victoria’s profile clear; fine and most attractive

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JB, a wonderfully crisp and fresh impression, good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a clear strike of the red Maltese Cross leaving Victoria’s profile clear; fine and very attractive

£180-200

JE-JH, horizontal strip of four, mostly good to very large margins (JG possibly just touched at foot), tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to piece addressed to Leeds with London datestamp of 15 May 1840 on reverse, fine and attractive

£1,200-1,500

JJ (worn impression), good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by an almost complete strike of the Maltese Cross in red; small scissor cut in the top right margin well clear of the impression, otherwise fine

£120-150

KD (worn impression), good to very large margins, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

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KH, good balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

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LD, good to enormous margins showing portion of the adjoining impression at top, cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese Cross and showing large part original gum on reverse; fine

£150-180

LE-LF horizontal pair, large balanced margins all round, cancelled by two light strikes of the red Maltese Cross; fine and attractive

£250-300

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MH-MI horizontal pair, good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by a complete and a large part strike of the red Maltese Cross; a most attractive pair

£250-300

MI, a superb used example with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled in the lower right corner by a fine small part strike of the red Maltese Cross leaving a virtually complete clear profile; a most attractive example

£200-250

NL, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a very fine and virtually complete strike of the red Maltese Cross; a fine and most attractive example

£150-180

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AC, worn impression, large to very large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to large part wrapper (side flaps missing) addressed to London with red “BUCKDEN/179” mileage mark alongside and datestamp of 4 June 1840 on reverse; filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine

£150-200

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FL grey-black shade (very worn impression), close at right but large margins other sides, tied by crisp, light, red Maltese Cross to entire letter dated 24 Aug. 1840, red “BALA/217” mileage marking on the front, horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine and a rare Welsh origin

£200-250

98 98

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GG, grey-black shade (worn impression), good to very large margins all round, tied to envelope addressed to London by light red Maltese Cross cancellation with framed “No. 1” and red double ring “WINDSOR/JU 18/1840” datestamp below, seal removed from reverse and light vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine

£250-300

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JC grey-black shade (worn impression), a little close at top but good to large margins other sides, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire later dated 3 June 1840, addressed to Nottingham, black “SPALDING” undated circular marking on the front, fine. Also stampless entire letter from the same correspondence dated 19 Feb. 1840 with red “SPALDING” undated circular marking

£200-250

100 100

LD, good to large margins, neatly tied on entire to Cambridge dated 4 July 1840, by a good strike of the red Maltese Cross; the entire refolded and creased horizontally well clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine

£120-150

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Very Rare Violet Maltese Cross Usage

101

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PD grey-black, worn impression, close at places to large margins, cancelled by a violet Maltese Cross on envelope dated 28 Jan. 1841 from Glasgow to Edinburgh, violet boxed “18” and dated markings on reverse; the envelope slightly stained, fine No Lot

£2,000-2,500

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Plate Ib

103

Used 103

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GG, HL (recut sideline and recut corners), JL (recut side lines), MF (double letter M), NF (retouched check letters), PC (recut side lines) and TI, each matched in red, the black HL, NF, PC and TI with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the others in black, a few small faults, mostly affecting the printings in red. An attractive group

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105

106

107 108

刂

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109 110

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106

107

108

BC-BE horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round, cancelled by three good strikes of the black Maltese Cross; small scissor cut in the margin at foot between BC and BD, though not affecting the fine appearance of this very attractive and rare multiple

£350-400

GA, good to enormous margins all round showing a small portion of the adjoining impression at right, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the distinctive so-called Manchester Fishtail cancel in black; fine and most attractive. Rare. Cat. £1,200

£250-300

GE, a very fine used example with large balanced margins all round, very lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross at left giving an almost unused appearance; very fine and most attractive

£200-250

HC, good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by a fine virtually complete upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; fine and attractive

£150-180

HC, good to large margins (a little ragged at top), cancelled by a heavy strike of the red Maltese Cross; fine

£80-100

110

111

112

113

114

115

HC, recut side lines, clear to very large margins, black Maltese Cross cancellation leaving the Queen’s profile clear, fine

£100-150

HC, just clear at lower left and large margins on other sides, neatly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine

£80-100 £80-100

111

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HC, good balanced margins all round lightly cancelled by black Maltese Cross; fine

112

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HG, good even margins all round, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

113

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HH, a fine and crisp impression with large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by small part black Maltese Cross; attractive

£150-180

114

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HK, small to large margins, cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine

115

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IB, very large evenly balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese Cross; tiny corner crease at lower left confined to the margin, not affecting the very fine appearance

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£120-150

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IE, in an intense black shade, large margins all round, lightly cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese Cross; a fresh and attractive example

£150-180

IL, good even margins all round, neatly tied to small piece by a good complete strike of the red Maltese Cross; fine and attractive

£120-150

KA, good to enormous margins, lightly cancelled by small part red Maltese Cross; small thin in the upper right margin and showing experts handstamp on reverse, otherwise fine

£80-100

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120

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118

120

KH-KL horizontal strip of five, good to very large margins all round showing small portion of KG at left, neatly cancelled by three complete and two large part strikes of the red Maltese Cross; KJ with tiny pin hole and KL with light scuff in the right margin, though in no way affecting the very fresh and fine appearance of this attractive and very rare multiple

£1,000-1,200

TL, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete and upright red Maltese Cross; fine and attractive

£150-180

121

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FC, intense black shade with large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire to Edinburgh, on reverse black single ring “WICK/2 JA/1841” datestamp and red arrival of 4 Jan.; fine. A clean and uncreased entire letter

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Unused 121A

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LG-LH horizontal pair in a full rich shade, good to large margins all round, unused with full original gum (some small hinge remainders at top) a very fresh, fine and rare multiple. Cat. £45,000

£12,000-15,000

122

Unused 122

刂

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PG-PK a remarkable horizontal strip of five, good to very large margins showing traces of the adjoining stamps at left, unused with virtually full original gum; PG with insignificant small white curled line possibly due a foreign body or hair on the paper when printed and PI-PJ creased vertically between, PK with two tiny gum thins, all of which do not affect the extremely fresh and fine appearance of this stunning and very rare multiple of exhibition quality

£40,000-50,000

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124

Used 123

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AC-AD horizontal pair, small to very margins, neatly cancelled by a complete and a small part strike of the Maltese Cross in Black; AD with trace of horizontal crease, not affecting the fine appearance

£180-200

AE, clear to large margins, tied to piece by 1844 type “447” cancellation of Leeds, red London datestamp of 8 May 1845 on reverse, fine

£200-250

125 125

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CC-CH horizontal strip of six, good to large margins all round (a little ragged at foot), each neatly cancelled by a good to fine strike of the red Maltese Cross; a couple of small faults in no way detracting from the fresh and fine appearance of this extremely rare multiple

£1,000-1,200

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GD, GG, HA-HB horizontal pair (HA constant variety), JC, LA, LH, LK, NA, QB, QG, RC, RL, SA (re-entry), SD (States 1 and 2) and TL, all matched by singles in red, fifteen of the black printings with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the remainder cancelled in black, the majority with margins all round and several very fine or superb

ÂŁ1,500-2,000

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HB, good to large margins, neatly tied to small piece by a good strike of the red Maltese Cross and additionally tied by “MARSDEN/LANCASHIRE” circular town stamp in black; fine and attractive. Rare

128 128 129

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129 HC, good to very large margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at left, lightly cancelled by a small part strike of the black Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

IA, JA, PI, QA, SE, five used examples each with good to large margins, IA, JA and QA cancelled by red Maltese Cross Cancels and PI and SE cancelled by black Maltese Cross cancels; small faults though a presentable and attractive group

£400-500

130 130 131 132

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£1,500-1,800

131

132

JI, good to large margins all round, showing traces of a red cancellation, leaving a full clear profile; fine and very attractive. Sold as is

£200-250

LB, large to enormous margins, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete and upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; a fine and most attractive example

£180-200

TE, good to very large margins all round, finely cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the distinctive Stonehaven Maltese Cross in red; a very fine example of this rare cross. Cat. £4,000

£1,000-1,200

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Covers 133

KI, good to very large margins, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation to wrapper (side flaps missing) dated 3 June 1840, vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine

ÂŁ150-200

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LF, large margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire dated 3 Aug. 1840 from Tonbridge to London, light filing folds and address partly replaced; fine and most attractive

ÂŁ150-200

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Fantastic Rare Franking of the One Shilling Rate

135 135

LA-NB and OA-QB, two blocks of six (2x3, originally a block of twelve), good to very large margins all round, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations to large part of entire addressed to Bristol, red double ring “HONITON/JY 12/1840” datestamp alongside; filing folds splitting the surface and the two blocks have been lifted for examination and hinged into place, revealing an inscription “Twelve Penny stamps affixed at Ottery St. Mary”, fine. A wonderful part entire

£30,000-40,000

PROVENANCE: Maurice Burrus, October 1963

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Plate III A Magnificent Showpiece

136

Unused 136

刂អ B

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SD-TI, the magnificent mint block of twelve (6x2) from the foot of the sheet with inscription “Sheet. Place the Labels ABOVE the Addrefs and towards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the Letter; in Wetting” and with good to large margins other sides, original gum and with seven remaining unmounted mint, heavy vertical creases affecting SD-TD and SI-TI, some lighter and insignificant creases affecting the remaining examples; fantastic appearance and one of the most significant mint multiples of the famous “Penny Black” this being the largest known mint multiple of plate three in private hands £400,000-500,000

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137

Used 137 138

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GL, good to large margins all round, lightly struck with complete virtually upright red Maltese Cross; an attractive example

£120-150

HE, good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a very fine large part strike of the red Maltese Cross; a most attractive example

£150-180

139 អ 139 ᔛ+

HC-ID, block of four, close to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to part of entire with red double ring Alnwick datestamp of 30 Aug. 1840 on reverse, fine and rare

£4,000-6,000

140 141 140

ᔛ

141 ័

HC, good balanced margins all round, lightly cancelled by black Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

HH, good to very large margins all round, neatly tied to small piece dated “SEPT/16/1840” by a superb complete strike of the red Maltese Cross; a fine and most attractive example

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142

144

145

142

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HL, small to very large margins, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

143

ᔛ

LG, good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the red Maltese Cross; fine and attractive

£120-150

LL, good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a complete and virtually upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; fine and attractive

£120-150

MI, enormous margins all round, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; very fine and attractive

£150-180

144 145

ᔛ

Plate IV

146 146

ᔛ

AG, good balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by the very rare “CAMELFORD” circular town post mark in red without Maltese Cross, neatly positioned leaving a clear profile of Victoria; a very fresh, fine and most attractive example of this extremely rare cancel, hinged to a piece of card representing how the full cancel would have appeared on a cover. Cat. £12,000

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

Maximus, May 1970

147 147 148

149

ᔛ

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149

CA, good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by a superb virtually complete and upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; very fine

£150-180

CL, good balanced margins all round, heavily cancelled by an over-inked impression of the distinctive Kilmarnock Maltese Cross in red; a fine example of this very rare cross. Cat. £8,000

£2,000-3,000

HC, good even margins all round, neatly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine and attractive

£120-150

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150 151

152 153

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155

ᔛ

152

153

HC, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a complete and virtually upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; a fine and most attractive example

£150-180

HC, good to very large margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at right and at foot, cancelled by a fine a strike of a virtually complete red Maltese Cross; very fine and most attractive

£120-150

HI, good to very large margins all round, used on piece with crisp and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation in a deep shade, superb

£150-200

JA, with large to enormous margins showing small part sheet margin at right; lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fresh and fine

£120-150

154

151

155

156

157

JE, large to very large margins all round, light red Maltese Cross cancellation, vertical crease in the margin at right; fine

£100-150

JJ, good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a complete upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; pressed vertical crease at left though not affecting the very fresh and fine appearance of this stunning example

£80-100

156

ᔛ

KE, good balanced margins all round, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine

£100-120

157

ᔛ

LJ, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a large part strike of the distinctive Leeds Maltese Cross in black; fine and attractive. Rare. Cat. £2,500

£500-600

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AK-AL horizontal pair from the top of the sheet with inscription “reful not to remove the Cement.”, close or just touched at upper-left but large margins other sides, with FI-GI vertical pair, close or touched at lower-right, good to large margins other sides and 2d. pale blue Plate 1 MK-NL block of four, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on part of undated front; a few small faults of very little consequence considering the rarity and importance of this highly appealing 1/- franking

£10,000-15,000

PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe sale September 1956

Plate V

159

160

Unused 159

160

刂

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EG, unused with large part original gum (a little toned), large balanced margins all round; the reverse with some blue paper? adhesion, though a most attractive example of fresh appearance. R.P.S. Certificate (1946)

£2,500-3,000

EK-FK vertical pair, fine and crisp impressions with just clear to very large margins showing small portions of the adjoining stamps at right, regummed; an attractive and rare pair. Very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1972). Cat £45,000

£4,000-5,000

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Used 161

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AC, BI, EC, GE and IK-IL horizontal pair, each with good to large margins, AC and BI cancelled by black Maltese Cross cancellations, the other cancelled in red; each stamp creased though of fine and attractive appearance

£400-500

162 162

ᔛអ B

AF-BI horizontal block of eight, just touched to good margins all round, with each impression cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese Cross; various defects including tear in BG and some marginal repairs, otherwise a presentable example of this incredibly rare multiple which is sold as is

163 163 164

ᔛ

£2,000-2,500

164

HL, good to very large margins showing small part sheet margin at right, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the black Maltese Cross; fine and most attractive

£120-150

TB, good to enormous margins, finely cancelled by a red Maltese Cross; a most attractive example

£120-150

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A collection of twenty-eight 1d. blacks and another twenty-four matched in red, chiefly with margins all round, including CC on entire addressed to Buckingham Palace, NA with part of marginal inscription, nineteen of the black printings with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the remainder in black, all identified by State of the Plate, chiefly good to fine

ÂŁ3,000-3,500

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Covers 166

BA, good to very large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire dated 20 Feb. 1841 from Amersham to Rickmansworth, endorsed “x post” at lower-left, dated marking on reverse, horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine and scarce early use of the black Maltese Cross cancellation

£250-300

167

HE, used on small entire letter from Hull to Scarborough dated “NOV 24 1840”, just clear to large margins, lightly tied by red Maltese Cross; an attractive entire

£80-100

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169

170

171

Used 168 169 170 171

ᔛ

172

172 173

174

175

ᔛ

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BJ, good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the red Maltese Cross; very fresh and fine

£150-180

DA, large margins all round, finely cancelled by a good part strike of the red Maltese Cross; a fine and attractive example

£120-150

DC, good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

EI-EL horizontal strip of four, cut into in three places with good margins at other sides, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross cancellations; a presentable example of this rare multiple

£200-250

173

174

175

GJ, large to very large margins, very lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross, fresh and attractive

£120-150

HF-HH horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by three good strikes of the distinctive Welshpool Maltese Cross in red; a fresh and attractive example of this rare distinctive cross. Cat £13,500+

£2,500-3,000

JH, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; scissor cut in lower right margin just touching the H square, though not affecting the very fine appearance

£120-150

KF, good balanced margins all round, lightly cancelled by a small part strike of the red Maltese Cross; a very fresh and crisp impression

£150-180

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Covers 176

CB, good to very large margins all round, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire addressed to Chippenham with Cheltenham datestamp of 17 Aug. 1840 alongside; light vertical filing folds well clear of the adhesive; fine

ÂŁ150-200

177 177

GH-GI, horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, tied by two black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter dated 4 April 1841 from Bristol to Tetbury, dated markings on front and reverse, horizontal filing fold, small part of flap missing and a little soiled

ÂŁ300-350

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Used 178

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BB, KE, PG, RA, and SK, three with four margins the other two cut into, RA cancelled by black Maltese Cross the other four cancelled by red Crosses; a presentable group

179

ᔛ

180

181

£300-400

182

BG, very large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a light strike of the red Maltese Cross; tiny thin spot not affecting the fine appearance

£100-120

180

ᔛ

DA, good balanced margins all round, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; fine

181

ᔛ

DD, good to large margins, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross; a fresh and attractive example

£120-150

DK, large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by a large part upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; fine and most attractive

£120-150

182

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Covers 183

SL, good to very large margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation on entire to Hoddesdon dated 29 April 1841, dated markings on front and reverse; fine and attractive

ÂŁ200-250

184 184

TL, good to large margins all round, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire dated 9 Dec. 1840 from Liverpool to London; the adhesive crossed by a light horizontal filing fold, fine

ÂŁ100-150

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Used 185

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AC, CI, HC, MA, OD (2), OG, OH, PF and RL (2), all matched in red (some State 1 and 2), almost all with margins all round, six of the black printings cancelled in red, the remainder in black, including MA with marginal inscription “- Per Sheet. Plac”, chiefly fine

£1,200-1,500

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186

ᔛ

DG, good to large margins, cancelled by a blotchy red Maltese Cross; fine

£100-120

187

ᔛ

ML and RL, two examples cancelled by black Maltese Cross cancellations, ML just touched at the lower right and with good margins on other sides, RL with good balanced margins all round; an attractive pair

£200-250

Plate IX

Ex 188 188

ᔛ

CG, HA, LH and TI, four used examples with good to large margins (LH touched at lower left), CG cancelled by black Maltese Cross, HA and LH cancelled in red (TI cleaned); a presentable group

£200-250

189

ᔛ

LA, good to large margins all round, cancelled by black Maltese Cross; light corner crease, otherwise of fresh colour and most attractive

£80-100

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AA, AE, BL (double letter B), CB, CC, CD, CE, CH, CI, FE, FG, HC, MB and MI, all matched in red, eight of the black printings with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the remainder in black, chiefly with good to large margins all round, some very fine to exceptional

ÂŁ1,500-2,000

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Covers 191

FE, a somewhat greyish shade and showing guide line in the north east square, large to very large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter dated 5 April 1841 from Liverpool to Worcester, filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine

ÂŁ150-200

Plate X

192 192

DK, large margins on three sides, touched or slightly cut-into at right, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation on entire dated 16 May 1841 from Pontefract to Bradford, dated markings on front and reverse, small corner bend and rub at upper-left

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GH, grey-black shade, good to very large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation on entire letter dated 19 March 1841 from Newcastle-UnderLyme to Stone, fine

£600-700

194 194 ័

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IF, close to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation on front addressed to Manchester, Leeds double ring datestamp of 16 March 1841 on reverse, the adhesive just touched by a filing fold at top

£120-150

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196

197

Used 195

ᔛ

196 ័ 197 ័

CC, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete upright strike of the black Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

CD, small to large margins, neatly tied to small piece by a good strike of the black Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

DJ, good even margins all round, neatly tied to small piece by a very fine strike of the black Maltese Cross and showing “FARNHAM/AP 17/1841” date stamp alongside; fine and most attractive

£200-250

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199 199 200

ᔛ

EJ, margins all round, almost complete and upright blue Maltese Cross cancellation, small nick in margin at top well clear of the design. Rare

£600-800

IJ, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese Cross; fine

£120-150

202

201 201 202

ᔛ

MD, good to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, neat black Maltese Cross cancellation, small thin but exceptional appearance

£80-100

PB, good balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the distinctive so-called Manchester Fishtail cancel; fine and rare. Cat £1,200

£250-300

203 203 ័

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RK, just clear to large margins, neatly tied to small piece by a superb complete upright strike of the black Maltese Cross and showing town cancel alongside at left; a fine and very attractive example of this scarce plate

£180-200

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204

Unused 204

刂+ អ

DC-ED block of four, unused with large part original gum, good to large margins all round; EC with diagonal crease the front showing small surface rub between EC and ED, otherwise a very fresh fine and most attractive multiple from this illusive plate. Cat £140,000

£60,000-80,000

PROVENANCE: “Maximus” May, 1970

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Used 205

CH, large margins al round, neatly tied to entire front addressed to London by a good strike of the black Maltese Cross, small part of the reverse flap showing “HIGH WYCOMBE/AP 2/1841” date stamp in black; fine and rare

£800-1,000

206 206

ᔛ

DH, large margins and JB, a little cut-into at right, both matched in red, black Maltese Cross cancellations, good to fine

£1,200-1,500

207 207

ᔛ

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HL, close to very large margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at top and full deckle edge sheet margin at right, showing part inscription Per Sheet. Pl, lightly cancelled by black Maltese Cross; natural paper wrinkle, otherwise a fine and most attractive example of this rare plate in combination with marginal inscription

£800-1,000

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1840 THE “VR” OFFICIAL STAMP

Imprimatur After Hardening

208

ᔛ P

TA, from the lower-left corner of the sheet, large margins other sides, with Plate letter “A” and inscription “PRICE 1d. Per L”, pen initials “CP”, thinning in margin at left and vertical crease; fine and extremely rare. Unique in private hands £120,000-150,000

Note: Twenty-seven stamps were removed from the imprimatur sheet AL is in the Royal Philatelic Collection PROVENANCE: Leonard H. Clark, May 1946

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A Magnificent Strip of Exhibition Quality

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DG-DL, horizontal strip of six from the left of the sheet and with good to large margins all round and showing traces of the six adjoining stamps at foot, original gum, a few small patches missing and DI a little thinned, natural paper wrinkle (as are all known examples from right of the Earl of Crawford sheet) between the stamps and margin at right just affects DL, fine. A magnificent strip and of the upmost rarity ÂŁ100,000-150,000 PROVENANCE:

The Earl of Crawford J.B. Seymour, Sale 1, April 1951 Harmers Sale, July 1970

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The Magnificent Reconstructed Block of Twelve

210

Mint 210

刂អ B

2d. Blue SE-TF block of four and SG-TJ block of eight, reunited to form the magnificent block of twelve (6x2) from the foot to the sheet with full deckle edge and inscription “abels ABOVE the Addrefs and towards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the letter; In Wetting the Back be ca”, large margins other sides and showing portions of two adjoining stamps at top, brilliantly fresh with original gum, a light horizontal fold between the “S” and “T” rows and a finger print in the margin at foot are mentioned only for accuracy and do not detract from this block which is surely one of the most iconic pieces of Great Britain philately and the largest known mint multiple of Plate 1 in private hands. B.P.A Certificate (1989) £500,000-600,000 PROVENANCE: “Wills” November 1989.

The block of eight Ex Maurice Burrus, October 1963 The block of four Ex Manzi 1997 Sold as the rejoined block of twelve by Spink in 2001

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MH, watermark inverted, unused without gum (possibly originally attached to a postal notice), good margins all round, bright colour and fine. An outstanding rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (1969) S.G. £65,000

£8,000-10,000

PROVENANCE:

Ex Missen

212

213

Used 212

213

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BA-BC, horizontal strip of three with number “3” in Maltese Cross cancellations (the centre stamp a very heavy oily impression), margins all round, BA with diagonal crease at upper-left, fine and rare

£2,500-3,000

DC, good to large margins all round, with concentric circle trial cancellation which has been subjected to an official attempt at cleaning, some small faults as would be expected but still a fine example of this exceedingly rare trial cancellation. B.P.A. Certificate (1993)

£4,000-5,000

Ex 214 215 214

ᔛ

215 ័

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DI, KL, MC, NA, RC and RG, all with red Maltese Cross cancellations, mixed condition, though a few fine examples included

£300-350

GJ, good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by a complete red Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile untouched, a trace of a horizontal bend at top hardly detracts from this most attractive example

£400-500

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ᔛ

218

Ex 217

HC, large margins all round, bright red Maltese Cross cancellation, very fine and attractive

£250-300

HH, cleaned and regummed, IB-ID, horizontal strip of three with black Maltese Cross cancellations, a little cut into at top but good margins other sides, thinned

£150-200

HI, good to large margins, crisp and practically complete Dublin distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and appealing

£250-300

219

220

221 219

ᔛ

JK, large balanced margins, bright red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and attractive

£200-250

220

ᔛ

KB, good to very large margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at top, light, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation, very fine

£250-300

KB-LC, block of four (LC double letter C), close or touched at lower-left but good to large margins other sides, KC showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at top, oily red Maltese Cross cancellations, creases but nevertheless an attractive and rare block

£3,000-4,000

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£500-600

MH, large margins and showing a trace of the neighbouring stamp at left, two crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, good colour and a most attractive example

£250-300

NF, good to very large margins all round and showing a sizable portion of the adjoining stamp at right, crisp, complete and practically upright black Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and of great visual appeal

£300-350

OD, large to very large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and attractive

£200-250

PI, good to very large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellation, fine

£150-200

PK-PL, horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, clear red Maltese Cross cancellations, tiny scissors cut in the margin between the impressions at top, very fine and attractive

£500-600

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£200-250

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£150-200

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£200-250

SK, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations, pressed horizontal crease, nevertheless a most attractive example

£120-150

SL, good to very large margins, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, very fine and most appealing

£250-300

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£3,000-4,000

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IG and JG, both with margins all round, tied to entire (side flaps missing) addressed to Edinburgh, dated 21 June 1843, by two fine strikes of the Kelso distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation, vertical filing folds, one of which affects JG at right, fine

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£200-250

DG, FC, FE-FF horizontal pair, HJ, LC, LH and SI, all with black Maltese Cross cancellations, margins all round to cut-into, mixed condition

£300-400

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NF, touched at right and at foot, used on small piece with parts of Town dated cancellation, a trifle stained at top but nevertheless attractive and scarce

£300-350

OB, close to large margins all round, two crisp strikes of the distinctive Dublin 1 black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Cat. £2,000

£500-600

RL, a stunning proof like impression in a deep blue shade, good to very large margins and almost imperceptibly cancelled, fine. A marvellous stamp

£600-800

SJ, close to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellation, fine

£150-200

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£150-200

TC, close but clear at foot, good to large margins other sides, light and crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, fine

£150-200

TD, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellation, tiny imperfections, nevertheless fine

£100-150

TF, pale blue shade, good to very large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, very fine and attractive

£250-300

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Plate 12, TA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at foot, large margins on other sides; small part ink manuscript in the selvedge well clear of the plate number, otherwise very fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 14, TA in red-brown, showing plate number and part of the marginal inscription at foot, additionally showing small part ink manuscript in the lower margin; lightly oxidised at right clear of Victoria’s profile, otherwise fresh and fine. Rare

£1,200-1,500

Plate 15, TA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at foot, and additionally showing small part ink manuscript in the lower margin; tiny surface thin just above the A square, otherwise fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 16, TL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at foot and huge margins on other sides; fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1938)

£1,200-1,500

Plate 18, AK in dark red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top and good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£500-600

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Plate 20, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top and with good margins on other sides; thinned in the selvedge above the marginal inscription, otherwise fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 21, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, margin a little close at lower right; fresh and fine

£500-600

Plate 24, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, fresh and fine

£500-600

Plate 26, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fresh and fine

£500-600

Plate 28, AB in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fresh and fine

£500-600

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£1,200-1,500

Plate 30, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins at other sides; a few small ink spots on reverse, otherwise fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 32, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fresh and fine

£500-600

Plate 33, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, margin a little close at foot; small vertical tear in the selvedge at right well clear of the impression, otherwise fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 35, AI in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fresh and fine

£500-600

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£1,200-1,500

Plate 41, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, margin a little close at top right; fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 42, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 44, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, margin a little close at lower right; pre-printing paper crease at foot crossing the L square, not detracting from the fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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£1,200-1,500

Plate 47, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; thinned and corner missing in the upper right part of the selvedge well clear of the inscription and plate number, otherwise fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 48, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 49, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; scissor cut in the margin at foot; otherwise fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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Plate 51, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, margin a little close at lower right; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 52, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, margin cut very close at right and good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£400-500

Plate 53, AD and AJ in red-brown, both showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£800-1,000

Plate 54, SG in red-brown, a four margined example; lightly toned at upper-right, otherwise fresh and fine appearance

£250-300

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£250-300

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£500-600

Plate 57, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£500-600

Plate 58, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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£1,200-1,500

Plate 66, AI in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; light toning in the selvedge at top, otherwise of fine appearance

£300-400

Plate 67, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 69, TA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; some thinning in the selvedge at right, otherwise of fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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£1,200-1,500

Plate 71, IL in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at right, just cut into at top and with good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£250-300

Plate 74, AH and AI in red-brown, a reconstructed pair from the top of the sheet showing part of the marginal inscription, AI just touched at right, good margins on other sides; part of the inscription faded or under-inked on AH, otherwise fine and scarce

£600-800

Plate 75, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; slightly faded impression, otherwise fine. Rare

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£600-800

Plate 78, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; small tear at lower right corner clear of the impression, not detracting from the fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 79, AI in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 81, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; small tear in the selvedge well clear of the plate number, otherwise fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

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£500-600

Plate 87, AK in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 89, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£500-600

Plate 91, AG in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; the top margin folded horizontally just touching the impression, otherwise of fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

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£500-600

Plate 94, AG in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 95, AD in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 98, HL in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at right, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

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£500-600

Plate 101, AE in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£500-600

Plate 106, AB in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 108, TJ in red-brown, a four margined example showing intense bluing of the paper; fresh and fine appearance

£250-300

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Plate 110, TA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at foot, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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£1,000-1,200

Plate 114, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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Plate 116, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; small nick in the margin at foot, clear of design, otherwise fine

£1,000-1,200

Plate 117, AH in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 118, TA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at foot, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 119, HG in red-brown, a four margined example; some light toning, otherwise of fine appearance

£250-300

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£400-500

Plate 120, SL in red-brown, a marginal example from the right of the sheet with large margins on other sides; paper adhesion in the selvedge not affecting the fine appearance

£400-500

Plate 124, AK in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 126, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; thin patch at left affecting the impression, otherwise of fresh and fine appearance

£800-1,000

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£1,200-1,500

Plate 130, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 131, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

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£800-1,000

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Plate 9, FD-HF, block of nine (3x3) with full original gum (the second and third rows remaining unmounted mint), good to large margins all round, fresh colour, a few black specks on reverse, some gum creasing as might be expected and a few flecks of gum popped off, good colour and fine. A rare and desirable block. S.G. AS57, £48,000+ (as a block of four and five singles)

£10,000-15,000

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£40,000-50,000

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£200-250

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Plate 16, HD, a little cut into at lower-right, good to large margins other sides, tied by a fine blue Maltese Cross cancellation to entire addressed to St. Ives with double ring “TRURO” datestamp of 12 Oct. 1841 in the same colour alongside; a little stained around the adhesive, scarce

£300-350

Plates 21-30, a collection of 238 plated examples with black Maltese Cross cancellations in a black album, including Plate 21 LL variety “L” over “K”, ML variety “M” over “K” (2), Plate 25 GI-HK block of six, IJ-JK block of four with pin perforations, many other minor varieties, etc., chiefly good to fine. Not illustrated

£1,500-2,000

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£80-100

Plate 34, FL, on very blued paper, large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, neat number “8” in Maltese Cross cancellation, fine

£80-100

Plate 36, TF (Basal shift), large margins, tied to piece by distinctive Norwich Maltese Cross, fine. Cat. £450

£100-150

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£500-600 £80-100 £200-250

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£400-600

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Plate 71, NB-SK, an outstanding mint block of sixty (10x6), SG with re-entry, RH double letter “H”, chiefly unmounted mint, close at places at top but with exceptional margins other sides showing portions of no less than twenty-four adjoining stamps, some creases though not affecting the marvellous appearance

£4,000-5,000

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£4,000-5,000

Plate 77b, BA, the “B blank” error corrected, good to large margins, numeral cancellation, fine. BS29b, £1,800

£400-500

Plate 78, SJ-SK, horizontal pair (both with inverted “S”), large part original gum, close to good margins, some coloured marks on the gum and minor bends, fine

£500-600

Plate 95, AL, with Plate number “95” and marginal inscription “ve the Cement.”, good to very large margins other sides, “1844” type cancellation, some light creases but wonderful appearance and a very rare used plate number example

£500-600

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Plate 102, BH-DK, block of twelve (4x3), blue-black “250” 1844 type cancellations of Devonport, a little touched at right but large margins other sides, scissors cut into BK, some creases and other faults, nevertheless a spectacular block

£1,000-1,200

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£50-60

Plate 111, LA-QC, block of eighteen (3x6) from the left of the sheet with inscription “PRICE 1d. Per Label. 1/- Per Row of 12. £1.~.~ Per Sheet. Place the Labels ABOVE” full original gum, mounted in the top margin only, margins all round, creases as would be expected with a block of this size, good colour and very fine and rare £1,500-2,000

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Plate 122, PG-QL, block twelve (6x2), “75” numeral cancellations of Birmingham, a little close to very large margins all round and showing traces of five adjoining stamps, some creases but a fine block

£400-500

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Plate 132, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 133, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 135, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 136, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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£1,200-1,500

Plate 139, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; diagonal crease at upper right not affecting the fresh and fine appearance

£800-1,000

Plate 140, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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Plate 142, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; natural paper wrinkle in the selvedge just touching the impression, otherwise fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 143, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 146, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 147, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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353

354

Plate 148, AH in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, good margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 150, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 152, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 153, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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Plate 155, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; tear in back of the selvedge at right clear of the impression, otherwise fresh and fine

£1,000-1,200

Plate 156, AA in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; a slightly woolly impression, otherwise fine

£1,000-1,200

Plate 157, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine

£1,200-1,500

Plate 159, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

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Plate 160, AL in red-brown, showing the plate number and part of the marginal inscription at top, margin a little close at left and good on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£1,200-1,500

Plate 163, AH in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 165, AJ in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, close margin at left, good to large on other sides; fresh and fine

£300-400

Plate 166, JL in red-brown, showing part marginal ornament and inscription at right, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£500-600

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Plate 168, AB in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fine appearance

£500-600

Plate 169, TB in red-brown, showing the plate number (TA imprimatur removed) and a large part of the marginal inscription at foot, large margins on other sides; fine

£250-300

Plate 170, IL in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at right, large margins on other sides; thin spot in the selvedge clear of the inscription, otherwise fresh and fine

£400-500

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367

366

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Plate 172, GG in red-brown, a four margined example of fresh appearance. Rare

367

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Plate 174, AB in red-brown, showing the plate number (AA imprimatur removed) and a large part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

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£1,000-1,200

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Plate 175, AD in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, close margin at right and good on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£300-400

Plate 177, AK in red-brown, showing part of the marginal inscription at top, large margins on other sides; fresh and fine appearance

£400-500

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Plate 154, JJ-KL, block of six (3x2), part dried original gum, good to very large margins all round, black mark on reverse affecting KK, fine

£600-800

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AJ (margins all round) and CG (cut into), on entire from Skipton to Settle each cancelled by a crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, overstruck by black Maltese Cross cancellations, also NA and OH on separate pieces similarly cancelled, a very rare trio of mixed crosses

ÂŁ2,000-3,000

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CL, enormous margins, light “1844” type cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile untouched, superb

£100-150

DL, full sheet margin with deckle edge at right, large margins other sides and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at left, Maltese Cross cancellation, exceptional

£100-150

FD, just touched at lower-left, good to large margins other sides, practically complete distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation of Wotton-under-Edge, a crisp and clear strike of this rare cancellation, fine

£300-400

375

376 375

376 377

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Plate 157, GA-IG, block of twenty-one (7x3) from the left of the sheet with inscription “SIDE of the Letter In wetting the Back be careful n”, good to very large margins other sides and showing portions of three adjoining stamps at right, two stamps lightly mounted, the others with full original gum, some creases and ID-IE with some missing gum, fresh colour, fine and a spectacular block

£2,500-3,000

HG-HH, horizontal pair, good to large margins all round and sharing a single Irish “186” numeral cancellation of Dublin, small scissors cut in margin at upper-left, fine

£50-60

JH, large margins all round, crisp blue “29” numeral cancellation of Ashburton, very fine and attractive

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KF, close or touched at top and upper-right, good margins other sides, tied to entire dated 20 March 1844 addressed to Dublin by a light but crisp and clear violet Maltese Cross cancellation. A fresh, fine and most attractive cover. Cat. ÂŁ30,000

ÂŁ10,000-12,000

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OF, large to very large margins all round, crisp number “8” in Maltese Cross cancellation, fine

£60-80

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OJ, slightly close at top to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, tied to front dated 12 March 1843 addressed to Ballinasloe by a superb strike of the distinctive Maltese Cross of Eyrecourt, dated markings in blue and black, the adhesive with a few light stains, fine

£400-500

QL, large to enormous margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and left, complete and almost upright number “3” in Maltese Cross cancellation, very fine

£80-100

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RA, large margins, on small neat envelope dated 30 May 1843, addressed to Ashford with a superb and upright number “5” in Maltese cross cancellation; the envelope with light fold just clear of the adhesive. Attractive and scarce

383

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RI, good to large margins all round, blue London district “8” cancellation, fine

384

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SF-SG, horizontal pair with large to very large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at left, two crisp and practically complete number “1” in Maltese Cross cancellations, small scissors cut between the impressions at top, very fine

£150-200 £60-80

£100-120

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385 385

386

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TA, large to enormous margins all round, cancelled by a fine strike of the Wottonunder-Edge distinctive Maltese Cross on entire dated 10 April 1842 addressed to London, the entire folded to show the Wotton-under-Edge datestamp on reverse, fine and rare

£2,500-3,000

TB with distinctive Coventry Maltese Cross cancellation, slightly close at left but large margins other sides, fine

£200-250

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Plate 3

387

Unused 387

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DG-FI, block of nine (3x3), DI touched at upper-right, good to large margins other sides, large part original gum with EH and EI remaining unmounted mint, minor bends or creases, fine and fresh. A very rare block

£20,000-25,000

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A collection of fifty-one used examples on pages, including thirteen with Maltese Cross cancellations (one with number “12” in Cross), five horizontal pairs, one vertical pair, strips of three (2), four and seven, varieties, etc., chiefly fine

£400-500

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A Magnificent Plate Number Imprimatur Unique in Private Hands

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Imprimatur 389

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AL, in deep blue with Plate number “4” and part marginal inscription “ove the Cement”, large to very large margins other sides, fresh colour and a superb example of this rare imprimatur. A proof of the upmost importance

£20,000-25,000

Twenty-two stamps were removed from the imprimatur sheet, AA to AL, HE to HL, IK and TL PROVENANCE: Colonel Bates, December 1934

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Unused 390

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TA-TD, state 2, horizontal strip of four from the lower-left corner of the sheet with Plate number “4” and inscription “PRICE 2d. Per Label. 2/- Per Row of 12, £1.~.~ Per Sheet. Place the La”, TA shifted transfer, TB right-hand roller lines, TC worn Plate, large part original gum, TA just touch at extreme upper-left, TD a little cut into and ragged at right, TB with vertical crease and TC with black mark at top, nevertheless fine and an exceptionally rare and important Plate number positional piece

£15,000-20,000

391

Used 391

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TA-TD, horizontal strip of four from the lower-left corner of the sheet with Plate number “4” and inscription “PRICE 2d. Per Label. 2/- Per Row of 12, £1 ~.~. per sheet. Place the La”, TA shifted transfer, large margins other sides, “186” numeral cancellations of Chesterfield, superb deep colour, TA with pressed vertical crease, otherwise a fine and important Plate number positional piece

£12,000-15,000

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392 ័

DH and GH, both a little cut-into a places, each tied to part entire by “MUCH Town dated cancellations of 10 Sept. 1850 applied on arrival; fine and a rare piece

WENLOCK”

£1,500-2,000

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RK and the left hand half of RL, possibly used as a 3d. rate on part of printed entire addressed to Sarum, tied by barred oval numeral cancellations, endorsed “Stamped” and “4p/above 1oz”, with red “MORE TO PAY/M” handstamp; the part entire folded, with punch holes and other faults. A rare 2d. bisect cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1971) stating “... is genuine but cannot be certified as intentional use of a bisect”

£3,000-4,000

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TD-TF, “Violet-blue” on thicker, lavender tinted paper, horizontal strip of three, TD just touched at top, good to large margins other sides, “483” numeral cancellations of Lutterworth, TE with a natural paper inclusion at top, otherwise fine and a scarce multiple. ES16 £3,900

£400-600

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1848 ONE PENNY RED Experimental Forms of Separation The Largest Known Multiple of this Rare Roulette in Private Hands

395

Archer Roulette 395

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PE-RG, mint block of nine (3x3), full original gum, QE remaining unmounted mint, a few separated roulettes strengthened by hinges, fine and incredibly fresh. A highly important line-engraved rarity which is unique in private hands. S.G. CE1, £225,000 as singles £120,000-150,000

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398

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397 398

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Plate 178, AL from the upper-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides, clear bluing of the paper, small fault in margin at top, fine

£800-1,000

Plate 181, AA with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides and showing some slight bluing of the paper; superb

£1,000-1,200

Plate 184, AB from the top of the sheet with part imprint and the margin from AA with the Plate number attached and folded, ivory head from the blued paper, good to large margins, fine

£400-500

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400

401

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Plate 185, AA in dark red-brown, with Plate number and part inscription in the margin, large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, clearly blued paper, light vertical crease, fine

£500-600

Plate 185, AL from the upper-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, good margins other sides and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at left, sharp ivory head from the bluing of the paper, hinge remainder on the front of the folded margin at top, fine

£800-1,000

Plate 187, AA from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides and showing a sharp ivory head from the bluing of the paper, margin folded and a little trimmed at upper-left, fine

£800-1,000

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405

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403 Plate 188, AL from the upper-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides, sharp ivory head on reverse, thinned in the folded sheet margin at top, fine

£800-1,000

Plate 189, AL in red-brown, from the upper-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides, sharp ivory head on reverse, thinned in the folded sheet margin at top, fine

£800-1,000

Plate 190, TL from the lower-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides, showing slight bluing of the paper, small ink mark in margin, fine

£800-1,000

Plate 191, TL from the lower-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, good margins other sides and showing traces of bluing on the reverse, small ink mark in margin at right, fine

£800-1,000

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408

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408

409

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409 Plate 192, AL in dark brown from the upper-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part imprint, good margins other sides and showing sharp ivory head, thinned in the folded margin at top, fine

£800-1,000

Plate 193, TL in dark brown, from the lower-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, good margins other sides, showing only very slight traces of bluing, slight wrinkles, fine

£600-800

Plate 195, TA in deep bright orange-brown, from the lower-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides and showing light bluing of the paper, fine

£700-800

Plate 200, AL in dark brown, from the upper right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part imprint, large margins other sides, showing slight bluing of the paper, usual small faults in the folded margin at top, fine

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Plate 204, AL in dark red-brown, from the upper-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, close to good margins other sides, showing slight bluing of the paper, margin slightly trimmed at top, fine

£700-800

The Rare Reserve Plates

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Reserve Plates R1-R6, AA, a matched set from the upper-left corners of the sheets with Plate numbers and part imprints, in shades of deep to dark red-brown, varying degrees of bluing of the paper, mostly with large margins other sides, R4 with a natural diagonal ink mark across the Queen’s face, fine. A rare and most desirable set

£6,000-8,000

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Reserve Plates R7 to R14, set, all except R12 lettered AA from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate numbers and part imprint, R12 TL from the lower-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part imprint, in shades of red-brown to deep red-brown, with good to large margins and showing varying degrees of bluing of the paper, R12 with diagonal crease and some others with tiny, mostly natural faults, fine. A very rare and most desirable set

ÂŁ25,000-30,000

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Reserve Plate 16, AA, from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part imprint, large margins other sides, fine

£800-1,000

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415

Issued Stamps - Perforation 16 414

415

416

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JA-JB, perforated at foot only, from the left of the sheet and showing part of the ornament in the ragged margin, “498” numeral cancellations of Manchester, JB with coloured mark in margin at top, fine and a very scarce variety. S.G. C1h, unpriced

£2,000-2,500

Plate 171, AA-BB, block of four from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and inscription at top, large part original gum, centred to lower-right, some staining in the margin, fine and a rare Plate number block. S.G. C1

£1,200-1,500

Plate 176, AA-AB, horizontal pair from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and imprint, large part dried original gum, a few split and strengthened perfs., fine and a scarce Plate number piece. S.G. C1

£500-600

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419

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419

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Plate 1, AA in red-brown, from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides, showing light bluing of the paper, thin and small tear in the folded margin at top, fine

£2,500-3,000

Plate 4, AA in deep red-brown, from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, good margins other sides and showing very light bluing of the paper, the impression slightly under-inked at left, fine

£2,000-2,500

Plate 7, AA in deep bright red-brown, from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, good margins other sides and showing blued paper, small ink mark in margin at top, fine

£2,000-2,500

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422

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422

Plate 9, AA in chestnut brown, from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, good to large margins other sides, showing virtually no trace of bluing, small thin in margin, fine

£1,500-2,000

Plate 12, AA in deep red-brown, from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large margins other sides, showing small traces of bluing, the impression slightly under-inked at left, fine

£1,500-2,000

Plate 14, AA in bright red-brown, from the upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number and part imprint, large margins other sides, manuscript number on reverse, fine

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424

425

426

427

428

423

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Plate 72, AE, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

424

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Plate 74, AG, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

425

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Plate 76 AD, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

426

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Plate 78, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

427

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Plate 79, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

428

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Plate 80, AH, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

429

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430

431

432

433

434

Plate 81, AB, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; slightly oxidised, otherwise fine

£100-150

430

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Plate 82, AG, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

431

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Plate 84, AJ, just touched at upper right, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£100-150

432

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Plate 85, AJ, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

433

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Plate 86, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

434

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Plate 88, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

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436

437

438

439

440

435

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Plate 89, AJ, touched at right, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£80-100

436

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Plate 90, AI, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

437

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Plate 91, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

438

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Plate 92, AK, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

439

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Plate 93, AJ, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

440

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Plate 94, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

441

442

443

444

445

446

441

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Plate 96, AE, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

442

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Plate 97, AJ, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

443

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Plate 99, AI, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

444

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Plate 100, AJ, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

445

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Plate 101, AD, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 102, AI, margins all round (a little close at right), showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£120-150

446

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448

449

450

451

452

447

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Plate 103, AG margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

448

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Plate 104, AI, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

449

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Plate 105, AB, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 107, AG, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 108, AB, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 109, AK, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

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454

455

456

457

458

Plate 110, AE, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 112, AB, margins all round (close at top left), showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 113, AD, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 114, AH, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; crease at lower right corner, otherwise fine

£150-200

457

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Plate 116, AJ, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

458

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Plate 117, AD, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

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461

462

463

464

Plate 118, AE, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 121, 125, AE & AH both with margins all round, each showing part of the marginal inscription at top; AB partially stuck to card, otherwise fine

£200-250

Plate 127, AH, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 130, AG, margins all round (just clear at top left), showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 131, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 132, AE, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

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467

468

469

470

Plate 138, AE, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 147, AG, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 148, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 154, AD, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; thinned in the margin at top, otherwise fine

£150-200

Plate 155, AG, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 157, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

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472

475

473

476

474 471

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Plate 165, AI, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

472

P ᔛ

Plate 166, AI, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

473

P ᔛ

Plate 167, AG, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 169, AK, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 172, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 175, AF-AG rejoined pair, margins all round, AG showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£300-350

474 475 476

P ᔛ

477 477 478 479 480 481 482 483

P ᔛ

ᔛ P

P ᔛ

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479

480

481

482

483

Plate 181, AH, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 182, AH, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 184, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 190, AC, margins all round (close at top right), showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£100-120

Plate 210, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 221, AD, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£150-200

Plate 225, AC, margins all round, showing part of the marginal inscription at top; fine

£800-1,000

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485

Issued Stamps 484

485

刂អ B

Plate 84, AC-BF, marginal block of eight (2x4) from the top of the sheet showing inscription and full deckle edge at top, large part original gum (lightly toned); fine and scarce

£100-150

Plate 90, SJ-TL, marginal block of six with full deckle edge (2x4) from the lower right of the sheet showing plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; the upper right pair with some surface rubbing, and some heavy hinge remainders on reverse, otherwise fine and attractive

£100-120

487 486 486

487

刂អ B

Plate 95, AE-CH, a marginal block of twelve from the top of the sheet with full deckle edge showing part inscription, large part original gum; a fresh and attractive multiple

£200-250

Plate 96, KA-MC, marginal block of nine from the left of the sheet, showing part marginal ornament and inscription, large part original gum with four stamps remaining unmounted; the right hand vertical row creased vertically, otherwise fresh and attractive

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刂អ B

Plate 99, JJ-KL, a marginal block of six from the right of the sheet showing ornament and part inscription; fine unmounted mint

£150-200

Plate 102, AG-BI, a marginal block of six from the top of the sheet with full deckle edge and part inscription, large part original gum with three stamp remaining unmounted; a fresh and attractive block

£120-150

490 490

491

ᔛអ B

刂អ B

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Plate 124, ME-OH, a used block of twelve, neatly cancelled by very fine “BEACONSFIELD” c.d.s., the top two pairs cancelled contrary to regulations and bearing a single central strike in the centre of each pair; a fine and most attractive used multiple

£50-60

Plate 127, AC-BE, a marginal block of six from the top of the sheet showing part inscription, large part original gum the lower row unmounted; some vertical gum creasing confined to the central vertical row, otherwise fine

£150-180

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492 492

493

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂

Plate 129, AA-BB, a marginal block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, mounted in the selvedge only, the stamps remaining unmounted; gum a little toned though not affecting the fine appearance

£80-100

Plate 129, AA-AC, horizontal strip of three from the top left corner of the sheet showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum with two stamps remaining unmounted; a fresh and attractive strip

£80-100

494

刂+ អ

Plate 134, SK-TL, a marginal block of four from the lower right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum with three stamps remaining unmounted; fresh and attractive, also another plate block of four AA-BB, from the upper left of the sheet

£50-60

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495 495 496

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂អ B

Plate 149, SA-TB, a marginal block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription; fine unmounted mint

£80-100

Plate 149, SA-TC, a marginal block of six from the lower left corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; fine and attractive

£60-80

497

498

刂+ អ

刂

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Plate 155, AA-BB, a marginal block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet, showing plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; a few severed and strengthened perfs, not affecting the fresh and fine appearance

£60-80

Plate 156, TA-TF, a horizontal strip of six from the foot of the sheet, showing plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; three stamps at right lightly oxidised, otherwise fine. A rare multiple

£100-120

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500 499

500

501

刂អ B

Plate 157, AJ-BL, a marginal block of six from the upper right corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; fine and attractive

£100-150

Plate 158, QA-TC, a marginal block of twelve from the lower left corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, full original gum; fine

£100-150

Plate 163, SA-TC, marginal block of six from the lower left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum with four stamps remaining unmounted; some gum creasing not affecting the fresh appearance £120-150

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503

刂អ B

Plate 164, AI-BL, marginal block of eight from the upper right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at top, large part original gum (a little toned); some toning/soiling in the selvedge and heavy gum creasing, otherwise fine. A rare multiple

£120-150

Plate 168, AA-BC, marginal block of six from the upper left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at top, large part original gum; fine

£100-120

503 504

505

刂+ អ

刂អ B

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Plate 172, AK-BL, marginal block of four from the upper right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at top, large part original gum with three stamps remaining unmounted; a fresh and attractive multiple

£60-80

Plate 174, SJ-TL, marginal block of six from the lower right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; fresh and fine

£80-100

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506 506

507

刂អ B

Plate 158, SJ-TL, a marginal block of six from the lower right corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum (toned) the lower strip of three remaining unmounted; fresh colour and fine appearance

£60-80

Plate 170, SA-TC, marginal block of six from the lower left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum with four stamps remaining unmounted; fine

£80-100

508

509

刂+ អ

509

Plate 174, SK-TL, marginal block of four from the lower right of the sheet, showing plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; a few minor fox spots on reverse not affecting the fine appearance

£50-60

Plate 176, AK-BL, marginal block of four from the upper right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; fresh and attractive

£100-120

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510 510

511

刂+ អ

Plate 177, AA-BB, a marginal block of four from the upper left corner, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum with three stamps remaining unmounted; fine

£60-80

Plate 178, SK-TL, a marginal example from the lower right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; some gum creasing not affecting the fine appearance

£80-100

512 512 513

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂អ B

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Plate 181, AK-BL, a marginal block of four from the upper right of the sheet, unmounted mint; some light foxing in the selvedge, otherwise fresh and fine

£80-100

Plate 184, AA-BC, a marginal block of six from the upper left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; some foxing, not affecting the fine appearance

£50-60

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515

刂+ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

Plate 185, AA-BB, a marginal block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, large part original gum; fresh and attractive

£80-100

Plate 187, AK-BL, a marginal block of four from the upper right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription, mounted in the margin only, the stamps remaining unmounted; fine and attractive

£80-100

516 516

517

刂អ B

刂+ អ

515

517

Plate 191, AJ-BL, marginal block of six from the upper right corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at top, mounted in the selvedge, the stamps remaining unmounted; a fresh and attractive multiple

£60-80

Plate 192, SA-TB, marginal block of four from the lower left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted; fresh and attractive

£80-100

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刂អ B

Plate 195, AG-BL, marginal block of twelve from the upper right corner of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at top, large part original gum; a few severed and strengthened perfs., though not affecting the fresh and fine appearance

519

519 520

刂+ អ

刂អ B

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520

Plate 199, AK-BL, marginal block of four from the upper right of the sheet, large part original gum; fine

£50-60

Plate 201, SA-TC, marginal block of six from the lower left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum; a fresh and attractive multiple

£60-80

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刂អ B

Plate 202, SJ-TL, marginal block of six from the lower right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum; fine

£120-150

Plate 203, SJ-TL, marginal block of six from the lower right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum; fresh and attractive

£80-100

523 523 524

刂អ B

522

524

Plate 204, AA-BC, marginal block of six from the upper left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at top, large part original gum; fine

£100-120

Plate 205, SJ-TL, marginal block of six from the lower right of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum; fine

£100-120

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525 525 526

刂អ B

刂+ អ

Plate 212, RJ-TL, marginal block of nine from the lower right corner of the sheet, showing the pate number and part inscription at foot, unused without gum; fine

£150-200

Plate 214, AA-BB, marginal block of four from the upper left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at top, large part original gum; fine

£100-120

528 527 527

528

刂+ អ

刂អ B

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Plate 215, AA-BB, marginal block of four from the upper left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at top, large part original gum; fresh and attractive

£100-120

Plate 220, SA-TC, marginal block of six from the lower left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum; a very fresh and attractive multiple

£80-100

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529

刂+ អ

Plate 222, SA-TB, marginal block of four from the lower left of the sheet, showing the plate number and part inscription at foot, large part original gum; fine

£120-150

1870 HALFPENNY

530

Imprimatur 530

ᔛ P

Plate 13, AI, from the top of the sheet with part inscription, margins all round, folded between the stamp and margin, fine

£200-250

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532

Mint 531 532

刂

刂អ B

Plate 10, TO-TS, strip of five from the foot of the sheet with current number and part imprint in margin, large part original gum, diagonal crease affecting two, fine

£100-150

Plate 11, LP-NR, block of nine (3x3), large part original gum, a few split perfs. and a tiny trace of gum toning at left, fine and fresh

£200-250

534 533

533 534

刂អ ᔛ B

刂អ B

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Plate 12, JD-NF, block of fifteen (3x5), unmounted mint, usual wrinkles and some traces of staining, fine

£400-600

Plate 13, AA-DD, block of sixteen (4x4), large part original gum, some split perforations, good colour, fine

£400-600

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535 535 536

刂អ B

Plate 14, AP-ES, irregular block of twenty-two, large part original gum, some split perfs. and creases, good colour, fresh and fine appearance

£300-400

Plate 19, AO-BQ, block of six (3x3), large part original gum with most remaining unmounted mint, good colour, fine

£400-500

537

Used 537

ᔛអ B

Plate 4, EG-FL, block of twelve (6x2), neat Gatehouse cancellations of 29 March 1873, good colour, a few short perfs. and tiny wrinkles, fine

£100-120

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Plate 4, GU-RX, block of sixteen (4x4) from the right of the sheet, variety imperforate between stamps and the ragged margin at right, neat Beaconsfield cancellations of 17 Aug. 1872, good colour and perfs., fine

£150-200

539

ᔛអ B

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Plate 9, GP-HR, block of six (3x2) with London duplex cancellations of 22 Dec. 1871, good colour and perfs., fine and a rare block

£400-600

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540

Imprimatur 540

P ᔛ

Plate 1, AB, from the top of the sheet with part inscription, close to large margins other sides, showing an extraordinary amount of bluing of the paper, probably the most dramatic of all the Line Engraved issues; superb and rare

£2,000-2,500

541

刂+ អ

IH-JI, block of four, large part original gum, well centred and with good colour and perforations, fine and a rare and desirable block. S.G. 53a, £28,000 as four singles

£10,000-12,000

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542

543

Plate 1 542 543

P ᔛ

ᔛអ B

OI, imperforate on Dr. Perkins blued paper, good to large margins, large part original gum, light diagonal crease, fine and rare, S.G. G6g

£1,500-2,000

PI-QL, block of eight (4x2) with four neat Southampton datestamps of 5 Oct. 1872, a few minor wrinkles and some short perforations but good colour and very fine. A rare multiple

£300-350

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PC, error of lettering OP-PC, tied by Wakefield duplex cancellation of 29 Nov. 1873 to long folded, blue envelope addressed to Leeds, with arrival datestamp on reverse, a few short perfs. but good colour and fine. A very rare variety on cover. S.G. 53

£1,200-1,500

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Plate 3 545

AF, imprimatur, large margins, fine and rare. S.G. £4,750

£800-1,000

546 546

ᔛ S

NI handstamped “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum, some rough perforations at right, scarce

£80-100

547 547

刂

AL, from the upper-right corner of the sheet with Plate number and part inscription, large part original gum, a few separated and strengthened perforations, fine and a scarce Plate number piece

£300-400

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I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below. I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price payable will be the sum of the final bid and a premium as a percentage of the final bid (together with any VAT chargeable). The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot; VAT is chargeable on the purchase price of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the hammer and 20% on the premium). VAT on Margin Scheme lots is payable at 20% on the premium only. All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions of Buyers printed in the catalogue. Bids of unusual amounts will be rounded down to the bid step below and will not take precedence over a similar bid unless received first. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executing bids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received for the same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received. If you require such notification then this is available on bids made via Spink’s online service.

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