The
CHARTWELL Collection of King George V including Seahorses
3 May 2012 • London
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The Chartwell Collection - GREAT BRITAIN King george V including Seahorses Thursday 3 May 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 MACKENNAL - 12014
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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
Symbols and Abbreviations 刂 ᔛ
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datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint
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Dear Clients and Friends, After the hugely successful first five 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 six, King George V including Seahorses. 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 “wow� 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 King George V stamps, we have many fascinating essays, proofs and some great rarities. The issued stamps include a superb range of varieties and rarities, but the main strength in this part of the collection lies in the seahorse section, with many unique proofs, essays, colour trials, specimens and large blocks of this iconic stamp. 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 four sales, including this one, in total to look forward to over the next 8 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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Auction Schedule 2012 5 July 2012
Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part III
12 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 Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot.
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Order of Sale Thursday 3 May 2012 Morning Session (Lots 501-835) commencing at 10.30 a.m.
Afternoon Session (Lots 836-1206) commencing at 2.30 p.m. Lots
The Downey Head Essays De La Rue Dummy Stamps Experimental Perforations 1910 Hentschel Zinc Block Essays Half Tone Essays 1911 Trials Engravers Sketch Dies Halfpenny One Penny
Watermark Block Cypher Issues 501-508 509-515 516 517-578 579-594 595 596-621 622-635 636-663
The Profile Head Halfpenny Essays and Proofs
Lots Proofs Halfpenny One Penny Three Halfpence Two Pence Two Pence Halfpenny Three Pence Four Pence Five Pence Six Pence Nine Pence Ten Pence One Shilling
836-838 839-846 847-854 855-870 871-872 873-875 876 877 878-883 884 885 886-890 891-895
664-674
Photogravure Issues Watermark Royal Cypher Issue Halfpenny Issued Stamps One Penny Three Halfpence Two Pence Two Pence Halfpenny Three Pence Four Pence Five Pence Six Pence Seven Pence Eight Pence Nine Pence Ten Pence One Shilling
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675-689 690-716 717-726 727-734 735-747 748 749-769 770-776 777-781 782-795 796-814 815-821 822-823 824-835
Proofs and Essays Issued Stamps
896-914 915-924
The Seahorse Issues Proofs and Essays 1913 Waterlow 2/6d. 1915 De La Rue 2/6d. 1918 Bradbury Wilkinson 2/6d. 1913 Waterlow 5/1915 De La Rue 5/1919 Bradbury Wilkinson 5/1913 Waterlow 10/1915 De La Rue 10/1919 Bradbury Wilkinson 10/1913 Waterlow ÂŁ1 Waterlow re-engraved 1924 British Empire Exhibition 1929 Postal Union Congress 1935 Silver Jubilee Postage Dues
925-940 941-999 1000-1033 1034-1058 1059-1071 1072-1083 1084-1097 1098-1108 1109-1128 1129-1143 1144-1159 1160-1164 1165-1170 1171-1178 1179-1199 1200-1206
May 3, 2012 - London
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Thursday 3 May 2012 First Session Commences at 10.30 a.m. (Lots 501-835) ESSAYS
Perkins, Bacon
501 502
501
502
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Essay Type A (small format), produced by the Printex method, in carmine-pink on thick wove paper, a block of four with margin at foot, pressed vertical crease not affecting the fine appearance. Cat. £1,200
£250-300
Essay Type B (large format), produced by the Printex method, in red on glazed paper (130x86mm.). Fine and rare. Cat. from £2,500
£1,000-1,200
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J.A.C. Harrison Downey Head Plate Die Proofs
503
505 504 503
504 505
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Stage 1a,, die proof in red on glazed proof card (74x93mm.), fine and rare. Cat. from £2,750
£1,500-1,800
Stage 2a, die proof in red, on glazed proof paper (107x167mm.), fine and rare. Cat. from £2,250
£1,500-1,800
Prepared for use on postal stationery, in oval background with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (34x30mm.) marked “No. 1”, fine. Cat. from £750
£300-400
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506
507 506
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Prepared for use on postal stationery, oval background, in green on glazed proof paper with large uncleared square surround; some slight “ridges” above and below head due to heavy hinge mounts. Cat. from £750
£250-300
Perkins, Bacon Typographed Die Proof 507
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Three-quarter head with oval background and small uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (61x76mm.); small patch of soiling at left, well clear of surround. Cat. from £950
£300-400
De La Rue Typographed Die Proof
508 508
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Perkins, Bacon head as used in the Printex method with oval background and small to large uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (91x60mm.), fine
£300-400
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De La Rue Dummy Stamps
510
509
511
512 513 509 510 511 512 513
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Minerva head die proof of the head only with uncleared circular surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), fine
£100-120
Minerva head complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER STRIKING”; some very light discolouration at left
£120-150
Minerva head complete die proof in black on thin glazed card (38x42mm.) dated “1910”; a touch soiled in places
£100-120
Minerva head complete die proof in light brown on glazed card (60x92mm.), unmarked, fine
£150-180
Minerva head complete die proof in orange on glazed paper (80x108mm.), fine
£150-180
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Ex 514 514
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The collection of Minerva head colour trials including, a marginal perforated block of twelve (2x6), with each block of four showing different background and eight blocks of four showing four different backgrounds, imperforate blocks of four on chalk-surfaced gummed paper with evenly shaded background (15), unshaded background (15), background shading heavier at left (15) and background shading heavier at right (15), an imperforate plate of nine, each with head defaced, large Minerva head imperforate bi-coloured colour trial blocks of six (3, each 3x2), the upper row with background shaded and the lower row with unshaded background. An interesting lot
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515 515
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Minerva head lower right corner block of eight (4x2), the top left stamp with De La Rue essay head taken from Downey’s portrait, showing marginal pillars and bars in bottom selvedge (crossed by horizontal crease), on gummed paper, thinned at lower right corner, otherwise fine. Very rare
£500-600
Experimental Perforations
Ex 516 516
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1911 paper/perforation trials, five pieces of gummed paper (135x110mm. approx) showing printed details of three different perforation gauges and their diameters, all on Crown watermarked paper (inverted or sideways; some creases. Also two perf 15x14 vertical strips of five of Crown watermarked paper with two at the top and two at the bottom diagonally overprinted “CANCELLED.” in red and in green, a perf 141⁄ 2x14 vertical block of six of unwatermarked paper each overprinted with green St. Andrew’s Cross, and a top left corner block of twenty-four gummed unwatermarked paper used for perf 14 machine test. A most interesting lot
£1,200-1,500
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1910 Hentschel Zinc Block Essays For Colour Only
520
517
521
518 519
517
518
519 520 521
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522 522 523 524 525
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⁄ 2 d. deep green on white wove paper, cut close and affixed to piece of paper (29x38mm.), ink manuscript “S.D./3” above the design and “Green” below; lower left corner of piece and a small part of the lower corner of essay torn away and rejoined. Cat. from £1,250
£250-300
1d. deep red, on white wove paper, cut close and affixed to piece of paper (28x44mm.), ink manuscript “S.D./2” above and “Red” below the design, fine. Cat. from £1,250
£500-600
11⁄ 2d. lavender-grey, on white wove paper (31x74mm.), handstruck “MB/73” above design, fine. Cat. from £1,250
£500-600
11⁄ 2d. slate-purple on gummed white wove paper (24x33mm.), marked “A” at lower right, fine. Cat. from £1,250
£300-400
2d. deep dull purple on white wove paper (36x45mm.), handstruck “W/66” above the design, fine. Cat. from £1,250
£400-500
523
524
525
2d. deep dull -purple on yellow wove paper (39x48mm.), handstruck “W/66” above design, fine. Cat. from £1,250
£400-500
2d. purple on white wove paper (37x44mm.), handstruck “MB/69” above design, fine. Cat. from £1,250
£400-500
2d. purple-brown on white wove paper (38x46mm.), handstruck “SP/84” above design; pressed horizontal crease just clear of top of design. Cat. from £1,250
£300-400
2d. bright magenta on gummed white wove paper (48x48mm.), ink manuscript “M.B./95” and “MAGENTA NO. 22236” above and below the design, fine. Cat. from £1,250
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528
2d. brown on gummed white wove paper (44x34mm.), marked “A” in pencil at lower right, fine. Cat. from £1,250
£300-400
2d. red-brown on gummed white wove paper (40x31mm.), some light creasing at left clear of design. Cat. from £1,250
£250-300
21⁄ 2d. deep blue on gummed white wove paper (44x34mm.), marked “A” at tower right, fine. Cat. from £1,250
£300-400
Ex 530
Ex 531
Ex 532
Ex 529 529
530
531
532
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3d. (5) from the Stamping Department at Somerset House, on various sized pieces of wove paper, two in orange (one gummed) with ink manuscript “S.D./16” and “5371”, one in dull orange on gummed paper (small thin clear of design) with pencil “A” at lower right, one in brown on yellow paper with ink manuscript “Brown 3d.” below design, and one in grey cut close and affixed to piece of paper with ink manuscript “S.D./18” and “Grey” above and below design, fine. Cat. from £4,500
£1,800-2,200
3d. (5) from Manders Bros on various sized pieces of wove paper, in reddish lilac handstamped “MB/69” and marked “Blue Violet”, in purple on yellow handstamped “MB/70” and marked “Purple Stamp 21731”, in orange-brown (2, one on yellow) both handstamped “MB/90” and marked “Bartollozzi Brown”, and in bistre-yellow handstamped “MB/91” and marked “Dutch Brown”, fine. Cat. from £4,500
£2,000-2,500
3d. (4) from Slater and Palmer on various sized pieces of wove paper, in sepia (2, one on yellow) handstamped “SP/81” and marked “Special Stamp Brown No. 164”, in deep brown handstamped “SP/83” and marked “Special Stamp Brown”, and in chrome-yellow handstamped “SP/86” and marked “Mid Cadmium Yellow”, fine. Cat. from £3,600
£1,600-2,000
3d. (6) from Winston on various sized pieces of wove paper, in brown handstamped “W/17” and marked “Dark Brown”, in chestnut handstamped “W/19” and marked “Light Brown”, in grey-lilac handstamped “W/65” and marked “47 Bright Purple”, in purple on yellow handstamped “W/66” and marked “Bright Purple No. 48”, in orange-yellow handstamped “W/90” and marked “Yellow L.P. No. 49”, and in claret handstamped “W/93” and marked “Tyrian Purple”, fine. Cat. from £5,400
£2,500-3,000
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533 534
535
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Ex 535
Ex 534
533
3d. orange-yellow on white wove paper (66x54mm.), handstamped “W/90” and marked “Yellow L.P. 49”, fine. Cat. from £900
£400-500
4d. (7) from Manders Bros. on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in very pale violet handstamped “MB/12” and marked Mauve Stamp”, in dull yellow-brown handstamped “MB/75” and marked “Olive Brown Stamp”, in carmine handstamped “MB/77” and marked “Deep Red Stamp No. 22021”, in dull sage-green handstamped “MB/82” and marked “Sage Green No. 22049”, in pale dull brown handstamped “MB/84” and marked “Brown Stamp”, in orange-brown (on gummed paper) marked “MB/90” and “Bartollozzi Brown No 22168”, and in dull blue-green handstamped “MB/92”, marked “Pearl Green No 22191” and dated “14.2.11”; fine. Cat. from £6,300
£3,000-4,000
4d. (6) from Slater and Palmer on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in vermilion handstamped “SP/23” and marked “Vermilion C. 25/10/10”, in bright blue-green handstamped “SP/40” and marked “Special Stamp Green”, in dull reddish purple handstamped “SP/60” and marked “Special Stamp Maroon”, in deep orange handstamped “SP/88” and marked “Special Stamp Orange”, in pale yellow-green handstamped “W/91” and marked “Amber L.P. No. 509”, and in blackish purple handstamped “W/92” and marked “Special Ruby Black”; fine. Cat. from £5,400
£2,500-3,000
Ex 536 Ex 537 536
537
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4d. orange on white wove paper, cut close and affixed to piece of paper (28x43mm.), ink manuscript “S.D./16” and “Orange” above and below design, fine. Cat. from £900
£300-400
5d. (7) from Manders Bros on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in pale greylilac handstamped “MB/46” and marked “Grey Green No 20836”, in bistre-brown handstamped “MB/75” and marked “Olive Brown Stamp”, in deep dull carmine-red handstamped “MB/77” and marked “Deep Red Stamp”, in dull sage-green handstamped “MB/82” and marked “Sage Green”, in pale dull brown handstamped “MB/84” and marked “Brown Stamp No 22065”, in dull blue-green handstamped “MB/92” and marked “Pearl Green”, and in light bluish grey handstamped “MB/94”, marked “Payne Grey No. 22191” and dated “14.2.11”; fine. Cat from £6,300
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5d. (3) from the Stamping Department at Somerset House on various sized pieces of gummed white wove paper, in pale blue marked “S.D./10”, “5271” and “Pale Blue”, in pale olive-green marked “S.D./17” and “Sage Green 22049”, and in vermilion marked in pencil “SD 9”, fine. Cat. from £2,700
Ex 539
539
540
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£1,000-1,200
Ex 540
6d. (5) from Slater and Palmer on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in vermilion handstamped “SP/23” and marked “Vermilion”, in bright blue-green handstamped “SP/40” and marked “Green No. 154”, in dull reddish purple handstamped “SP/60” and marked “Maroon Mo. 170”, in deep orange handstamped “SP/88” and marked “Orange No. 126”, and in blackish purple handstamped “SP/92” and marked “Ruby Black No. 160”; fine. Cat. from £4,500
£2,000-2,500
6d. (9) from Manders Bros. on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in slatepurple marked “M.B./13” and “Purple”, in pale dull greyish purple marked “M.B./39” and “Deep Purple No. 21702”, in dull orange-red handstamped “MB/49” and marked “Red No. 208162”, in dull yellow-brown handstamped “MB/75” and marked “Olive Brown”, in dull carmine-red handstamped “MB/77” and marked “Deep Red”, in pale dull brown handstamped “MB/84” and marked “Brown”, in pale grey-brown handstamped “MB/89” and marked “Grey No. 22053”, in dull bluegreen handstamped “MB/92” and marked “Pear Green 22191”, and another in slatepurple, cut close and affixed to piece of paper, marked “MB/13” and “Lilac Purple No. 20757” above and below design; fine. Cat. from £8,100
£4,000-5,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 541 541
542
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7d. (8) from Manders Bros. on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in pale dull mauve handstamped “MB/12” and marked “Mauve 21641”, in vary pale greenish grey handstamped “MB/46” and marked “Grey Green 20836”, in dull carmine-red handstamped “MB/77” and marked “Deep Red 22021”, in pale grey-brown handstamped “MB/89” and marked Grey 22053”, in bistre-brown (cut close and affixed to piece of paper) marked “M.B./91” and “Dutch Brown”, in dull blue-green handstamped “MB/92” and marked “Pearl Green 22191”, and in pale grey (2), one handstamped “MB/94” and marked “Payne Grey No. 22199”, the other on gummed paper marked “MB/94” and “Payne’s Grey”; fine. Cat. from £7,200
£3,500-4,500
7d. (6) from Slater and Palmer on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in deep grey (gummed) marked “S.P/6”, “5271” and “Grey 7d”, in vermilion handstamped “SP/23” and marked “Vermilion”, in bright blue-green handstamped “SP/40” and marked “Green 154”, in dull reddish purple handstamped “SP/60” and marked “Maroon 170”, in deep orange handstamped “SP/88” and marked “Orange 126”, and in blackish purple handstamped “SP/92” and marked “Ruby Black 160”; fine. Cat. from £5,400
£2,500-3,000
544 543
543 544
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7d. in dull grey-green on white wove paper (33x46mm.), handstamped “W/56” and marked “Green No. 26”, fine. Cat. from £900
£400-500
7d. in black on white wove paper, cut close and affixed to small piece of paper (32x30mm.) marked “W/98” at top, fine. Cat. from £900
£300-400
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545 545
546
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7d. and 1/-, both in brown on deep green, cut close and affixed to piece marked “S.D./5” and “Brown on Green”; the 1/- with tiny fault at lower left, otherwise fine. Cat. from £1,850
£800-1,000
7d. and 1/-, both in bright sage-green on white paper, both cut close and affixed to piece marked “S.D./19” and “Bright Sage Green”, fine. Cat. from £1,800
£1,000-1,200
547 547 548 549
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548
549
7d. and 1/-, both in bright sage-green on blue paper, both cut close and affixed to piece marked “S.D./19” and “Bright Sage Green on Blue”, fine. Cat. from £1,850
£1,000-1,200
7d. and 1/-, both in turquoise-blue on yellow paper, both cut close and affixed to piece marked “H/5” and “Turquoise on Yellow”, fine. Cat. from £1,850
£1,000-1,200
7d. and 1/-, both in black on white paper, cut close and affixed to piece marked “W/98” and “Black”, fine. Cat. from £1,800
£1,000-1,200
May 3, 2012 - London
550
550 551 552
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552
7d. and 1/-, both in pale magenta, cut close (just into at lower right on 7d.) and affixed to piece marked “M.B./95” and “Magenta”, fine. Cat. from £1,800
£800-1,000
7d. and 1/-, both in pale dull reddish mauve shade on white paper, cut close and affixed to piece marked “M.B./106” and “Mauve”, fine. cat. from £1,800
£1,000-1,200
7d. and 1/-, both in sepia-brown, cut close and affixed to piece marked “M.B./108” and “Bistre Brown”, fine. Cat. from £1,800
£1,000-1,200
553 553
551
554
555
7d. and 1/-, both in pale blue-green on white paper, cut close or touching and affixed to piece marked “S.P./93” and “Verdant Green”, fine. cat. from £1,800
£1,000-1,200
7d. and 1/-, both in deep bright purple on blue paper, cut close and affixed to piece marked “S.P./95” and “Art Purple on Blue”, fine. Cat. from £1,850
£1,000-1,200
7d. and 1/-, both in purple on pink paper, cut close and affixed to piece marked “S.P./95” and “Art Purple on Rose”, fine. Cat. from £1,850
£1,000-1,200
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557
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8d. (8) from Manders Bros. on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in very pale greenish grey handstamped “MB/46” and marked “Grey Green”, in dull orange-red handstamped “MB/49” and marked “Red 20816”, in pale dull brown handstamped “MB/84” and marked “Brown”, in dull yellow-brown handstamped “MB/75” and marked “Olive Brown 21804”, in dull carmine-red handstamped “MB/77” and marked “Deep Red 22021”, in dull blue-green handstamped “MB/92” and marked “Pearl Green No. 22191”, in pale grey handstamped “MB/94” and marked “PAYNE GREY NO. 22199” and in violet (gummed) marked “M.B/97” and “Violet”; fine. Cat. from £7,200
£3,500-4,500
8d. (5) for Slater and Palmer on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in vermilion handstamped “SP/23” and marked Vermilion C”, in bright blue-green handstamped “SP/40” and marked “Green 154”, in dull reddish purple handstamped “SP/60” and marked “Maroon 170”, in deep orange handstamped “SP/88” and marked “Orange 126”, and in blackish purple handstamped “SP/92” and marked “Ruby Black”; fine. Cat. from £4,500
£2,000-2,500
560 558 558 559 560
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559
8d. pale dull mauve on white wove paper (37x44mm.), marked “S.D./12”, “5274” and “Maroon”, fine. Cat. from £900
£400-500
8d. dull grey-green on white wove paper (46x46mm.), handstamped “W/56” and marked “Green 2d 26”, fine. Cat. from £900
£400-500
8d. (3) on wove paper, each cut close or touching frameline and affixed to small piece of paper, in black on olive-green paper marked “Green No. 2”, in black on green marked “Green No. 4” and in black on emerald marked “Green No. 5”, fine. Cat. from £2,700
£1,000-1,200
May 3, 2012 - London
561 561 562 563
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562
Ex 563
8d. dull carmine-red with shading around head removed on white wove paper (43x45mm.); diagonal crease at lower left well clear of design. Cat. from £900
£400-500
8d. bright magenta with shading around head removed on white wove paper (44x45mm.), fine. Cat. from £900
£500-600
9d. (7) from Manders Bros on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in pale dull mauve handstamped “MB/12” and marked “Mauve 21641”, in very pale greenish grey handstamped “MB/46” and marked “Grey Green”, in dull orange-red handstamped “MB/49” and marked “Red 20816”, in dull yellow-brown handstamped “MB/75” and marked “Olive Brown”, in dull carmine-red marked “MB/77” and “Deep Red”, in pale dull brown handstamped “MB/84” and marked “Brown”, and in dull blue-green handstamped “MB/92” and marked “Pearl Green 22191”, fine. Cat. from £6,300
£3,000-4,000
566 Ex 564 564
565 566
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565
9d. (5) from Slater and Palmer on various sized pieces of wove paper, in vermilion handstamped “SP/23” and marked “Vermilion C”, in bright blue-green handstamped “SP/40” and marked “Green 154”, in dull reddish purple handstamped “SP/60” and marked “Maroon 170”, in deep orange handstamped “SP/88” and marked “Orange”, and in blackish purple handstamped “SP/92” and marked “Ruby Black”, fine. Cat. from £4,500
£2,000-2,500
9d. dull grey-green on white wove paper (44x46mm.), handstamped “W/56” and marked “Green 2d 26”, fine. Cat. from £900
£400-500
9d. maroon on gummed white wove paper (28x33mm.); slight gum thinning at top otherwise fine. Cat. from £900
£250-300
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Ex 567 567
568 569
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9d. (7) from Winston, each cut close or just touching and affixed to small piece of paper, all in black on various shades of yellow paper, marked “W/98” and giving details of the colour below the design, fine. Cat. from £6,300
£2,500-3,000
9d. dull carmine-red with shading around head removed on white wove paper (42x42mm.), fine. Cat. from £900
£500-600
10d. (8) from Manders Bros on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in pale dull mauve handstamped “MB/12” and marked “Mauve 21641”, in very pale red-brown handstamped “MB/34” and marked “Red Brown No. 20815”, in very pale greenish grey handstamped “MB/46” and marked “Grey Green No. 20836”, in dull yellowbrown handstamped “MB/75” and marked “Olive Brown No. 21804”, in dull carmine-red handstamped “MB/77” and marked Deep Red”, in pale dull brown handstamped “MB/84” and marked “Brown No. 22065”, in dull blue-green handstamped “MB/92” and marked “Pearl Green No. 22191”, and in pale grey handstamped “MB/94” and marked “Payne Grey No. 22199”, fine. Cat. from £7,200
£3,500-4,500
Ex 570 570
571
572
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571
572
9d. (3) from Slater and Palmer on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in bright blue-green handstamped “SP/40” and marked “Green”, in deep orange handstamped “SP/88” and marked “Orange”, and in blackish purple handstamped “SP/92” and marked “Ruby Black”, fine. Cat. from £2,700
£1,000-1,200
9d. dull blue-green on gummed white wove paper (35x44mm.), marked “M.B./92” and “Pearl Green”; light diagonal crease just impinges on one corner of design. Cat. from £900
£250-300
9d. dull grey-green on white wove paper (34x46mm.) handstamped “W/56” and marked “Green”, fine. Cat. from £900
£400-500
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 573 573
574
575
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P ᔛ E ᔛ
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Ex 576
576
577 578
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P ᔛ E ᔛ
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574
575
10d. (5) from Winston cut close or just touching and affixed to various sized pieces of paper, all in black on shades of blue paper, all with colour details below design and all but one marked “W/98”, fine. Cat. from £4,750
£1,500-2,000
10d. (2) from Winston cut close or just touching and affixed to various sized pieces of paper, both in black on shades of lilac paper marked “W/98” and with details of colour below design, fine. Cat. from £1,900
£600-800
1/- (6) from Madders Bros. on various sized pieces of whit wove paper, in very pale red-brown handstamped “MB/34” and marked “Red Brown No. 20815”, in very pale greenish grey handstamped “MB/46” and marked Grey Green N0. 20836”, in dull yellow-brown handstamped “MB/75” and marked “Olive Brown No. 21804”, in dull carmine-red handstamped “MB/77” and marked “Deep Red No. 22021”, in pale dull brown handstamped “MB/84” and marked “Brown No. 22065”, and in pale grey handstamped “MB/94” and marked “Payne Grey No. 22199”; fine. Cat. from £5,400
£2,500-3,000
577
Ex 578
1/- (4) from Slater and Palmer on various sized pieces of white wove paper, in vermilion handstamped “SP/23” and marked “ Vermilion C”, in bright blue-green handstamped “SP/40” and marked “Green No. 154”, in dull reddish purple handstamped “SP/60” and marked “Maroon No. 170”, and in blackish purple handstamped “SP/92” and marked “Ruby Black No. 160”; fine. Cat. from £3,600
£1,500-2,000
1/- blackish purple on gummed white wove paper (35x44mm.) marked “S.P./92” and “Ruby Black”; crossed by light diagonal crease. Cat. from £900
£200-250
1/- (8) from Winston (6), Stamping Department and unknown, each cut close or touching and affixed to various sized pieces of paper, all in black on shades of red (4), pink (3) and very pale yellow paper, all with details of colour below design and six marked “W/98”, fine. Cat. from £7,600
£2,500-3,000
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Half Tone Essays Three Pence, Small Format
Ex 579
579
580
581
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Ex 581
Six essays from Manders Bros. each on piece of white proof paper, in reddish mauve, very pale grey-brown, grey-green, pale blue, deep lavender and in very pale buff, fine. Cat. from £2,100
£600-800
Six essays from Slater and Palmer, each on piece of white proof paper, in dull purple, black, orange-brown, deep violet-blue, bright pale blue and in dark blue, fine. Cat. from £2,100
£600-800
Eight essays from Winston, each on piece of white (7) or yellow proof paper, in red, pale blue (2, shades), dull reddish purple, reddish lilac, dull blue-green, orange and in purple on yellow; fine. Cat. from £2,800
£800-1,000
Ex 582
583
582
583
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Six essays from unknown source, each on piece of white proof paper, in grey-green, grey-lilac, brown, violet, bistre and in black, each with number below design; fine. Cat. from £2,100
£600-800
Four essays in shades of grey/black printed on thin white wove paper (95x78mm.), fine. Very rare
£1,200-1,500
May 3, 2012 - London
584 584
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Two essays in black printed on piece of white wove paper (74x50mm.), fine. Rare
£600-800
Three Pence, Large Format
587 Ex 585
585
586
587
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Ex 586
Seven essays from Manders Bros., each on piece of white wove paper, in light yellowbrown, pale green, very pale brown, very pale blue, pale blue, deep violet and in pale violet, fine. Cat. from £2,450
£800-1,000
Eight essays from Winston, each on piece of white (7) or yellow wove paper, in dull red, bright pale blue, red-brown, mauve, bright yellow-green, red-brown, black, and in purple on yellow, plus one other of unknown origin, fine. Cat. from £2,800
£800-1,000
Essay in black on gummed white paper with inverted Crown watermark, fine. Rare. Cat. £1,200
£500-600
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Seven Pence, Small Format
Ex 588
588 589
590
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Ex 589
Ex 590
Six essays from Manders Bros., each on piece of white wove paper, in reddish purple, red, orange, pale bistre-brown, pale green, and in pale blue, fine. Cat. from £2,100
£600-800
Six essays from Slater and Palmer, each on piece of white wove paper, in deep brownorange, deep green, agate, bright pale blue, black, and in deep blue, fine. Cat. from £2,100
£600-800
Nine essays from Winston, each on piece of white wove paper, in deep red, reddish purple, grey, deep brown, deep orange, bright green, greenish black, and in pale blue; fine. Cat. from £3,150
£1,000-1,200
593 592 Ex 591 591
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Eight essays of unknown origin, each on piece of white wove paper with number below design, in olive-green (2, one a double impression a very small piece), slatepurple, brown, bright violet, pale bistre-brownblack and in dark blue, fine. Cat. from £2,800
£800-1,000
592
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Two impressions in black on piece of white wove paper (79x53mm.), fine. Rare
£600-800
593
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Essay in rose-carmine on gummed watermark Crown paper, fine. Very rare
£500-600
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Seven Pence, Large Format
Ex 594 594
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Eight essays each on piece of wove paper in blue, green, deep dull purple, red violet, deep sage-green, chestnut, and in black, fine. Cat. from £2,850
£800-1,000
1911 Trials
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1
pale dull purple, each believed to have been cut from the se-tenant pairs with either 30mm. or 12mm. spacing, three of the KE values show a trace of the handstamped number at top, fine
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Engraver’s Sketch Dies for the Unissued Values
596
Two Pence 596
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Die 1 Head, a die proof in rose-red with uncleared value tablets and surround on glazed card (33x38mm.); fine and very rare. Cat. from £4,500
597
597 598
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£2,000-2,500
598
Die 1 Head, a die proof showing printing flaw on King’s cheek, in black with uncleared surround on proof paper (62x75mm.), fine. Extremely rare. Cat. £4,500
£2,000-2,500
Die 1 Head, a die proof with correct head, in black with uncleared surround on proof paper (62x76mm.) dated “4.7.11” in pencil, fine. Extremely rare. Cat. £4,500
£2,000-2,500
May 3, 2012 - London
599 599
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Die 2 Head, perf 15x14 colour trial, a lower left corner vertical pair in bistre on gummed watermark Crown paper, a few split perfs in margin, very fine. Extremely rare and of superb appearance. Unique in private hands. Cat. £13,000
£6,000-8,000
Note: There is a block of six in the Royal Philatelic Collection
600
Two Pence Halfpenny 600
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Die 2 Head, perf 15x14 colour trial, a lower left corner vertical pair in indigo-blue on gummed watermark Crown paper, a few split perfs in margin and the lower stamp with very minor gum bend which in no way detracts from superb appearance, fine. Extremely rare. Unique in private hands. Cat. £14,000
£7,000-9,000
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601 601
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Die 1 Head, a die proof in black with uncleared surround on proof paper (47x68mm.); horizontal crease towards foot along edge of uncleared area not affecting fine appearance. Extremely rare. Cat. from £5,500
£2,500-3,000
Three Pence (shaded background to head with upper corners shaded) 602 603
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Die 2 Head, a die proof with uncleared surround, in black on proof paper (27x31mm.), fine. Extremely rare. Cat. from £4,500
£2,000-2,500
Die 2 Head, a die proof with uncleared surround, in red on proof paper (33x39mm.), fine. Extremely rare. Cat. from £4,500
£2,000-2,500
604
605
606
607
Three Pence (white background to head with upper corners shaded) 604 605 606 607
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Die 2, a die proof in carmine-lake on proof paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a die proof in pale purple on proof paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a die proof in grey on proof paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a die proof in rose-red on proof paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
May 3, 2012 - London
608
609
Three Pence (shaded background to head with upper corners solid) 608 609
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Die 2, a die proof in carmine-lake on proof paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a die proof in rose-red on proof paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
611
612
613
610 610
611 612 613
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Die 2, a die proof in grey on proof paper, cut close, hinged to thin card (57x89mm.) marked “Grey S.D./18, Provisionally approved for 3d.”, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,500-1,800
Die 2, a die proof in reddish purple on proof paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a die proof in lilac on proof paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a plate proof with uncleared surround in orange on gummed Crown watermarked (sideways) paper, fine. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200 Page 31
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616
617
618
Die 2, a plate proof in grey-brown on gummed Crown watermarked paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a plate proof in chocolate-brown on gummed Crown (sideways) watermarked paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a plate proof in pale blue on gummed Crown watermarked paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. from £3,800
£1,000-1,200
Four Pence 617 618
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Die 2, a die proof (shaded background to head) with uncleared borders and small part margin at right, in black on proof paper, cut close, fine and rare. Cat. £5,000
£1,500-1,800
Die 2, a die proof (shaded background to head) in orange on gummed Crown watermarked paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. £5,250
£2,000-2,500
619
620
621
Five Pence 619 620
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Die 2, a die proof (shaded background to head) used as colour trial, in black on proof paper, cut close; thinned though of fine appearance and very rare. Cat. £4,500
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, a die proof (shaded background to head) used as colour trial, in pale blue on gummed Crown watermarked paper, cut close, fine and very rare. Cat. £4,500
£1,500-2,000
Eight Pence 621
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A die proof with uncleared value tablets and surround, in black on proof paper, two parts of margin at top, cut close on other sides, affixed at top to card (51x54mm.), fine and extremely rare. Cat. from £4,500
£2,000-2,500
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Halfpenny
Downey Head Proofs
622
623
624
622
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Die 1A, a die proof in green with uncleared value tablets surround, on thin card (37x41mm.), fine. Very rare. Cat. £3,500 £1,000-1,200
623
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Die 1A, a die proof in deep carmine with uncleared value tablets and surround, showing reversed “2” above the design, on white glazed proof paper (89x110mm.), fine and very rare. Cat. £2,000 £600-800
624
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Die 1A, a die proof in bright pink with uncleared value tablets and surround, showing reversed “2” above the design, on white glazed proof paper (100x125mm.), fine and very rare. Cat. £2,000 £600-800 Page 33
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Die 1A, a die proof colour trial in a dull green shade on gummed paper supplied by R.D. Turner with Crown watermark, cut close, fine and extremely rare. Cat. £4,500`
£1,500-2,000
The Unique Colour Trials in Reverse Colours
626 626
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Die 2, 1⁄ 2d. scarlet and 1d. green imperforate marginal colour trials with sheet margin at foot on gummed watermarked paper, both overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), some very minor gum creasing otherwise fine. Extremely rare, and probably unique in private hands
Note: There is another pair in the Royal Philatelic Collection without the overprint
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£5,000-6,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Issued Stamps
627
1911 Die 1A, Watermark Crown 627
刂 ᔛ
1
⁄ 2 d. bluish green, a lower left corner pair with “A11” control, mounted in the
margins only, fresh and fine mint. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1976). S.G. Spec. N1(4), £800+
£400-500
628
628
1
⁄ 2 d. bluish green, error perforation 14, neatly tied by Great Yarmouth datestamp on 1911 (Aug.) photographic picture postcard to Maidstone, fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). S.G. Spec. N1(4)ba, £1,250
£400-500
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629
1911 Die 1B, Watermark Crown 629
刂អ ᔛ B
1
⁄ 2 d. yellow-green, a lower left corner block of twenty-four (6x4) with “A11” control,
one showing variety blob above “E” of “POSTAGE” and white flaw in corner (R. 19/2); a few split perfs in margin at foot, otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N2(3)g, £275+
£100-120
630 630
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⁄ 2 d. bright green, marginal with “A11” control, showing cracked plate (R. 20/2), fine mint. S.G. Spec N2(1)c, £300
£100-120
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631
1912 Die 2, Watermark Crown 631
刂 ᔛ
1
⁄ 2 d. bluish green, a lower left corner strip of seven with “B12” control, the fourth
stamp with no cross on Crown, mounted in the selvedge only, fresh and fine. S.G. Spec. N4d, £280+
£100-120
632 632
刂អ B
1
⁄ 2 d. green, a marginal block of twenty-four (12x2) being the bottom two rows of a sheet without control, folded between the fifth and sixth rows and the odd minor light tone spot on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N4, £175+
£80-100
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1912 Die 2, Watermark Multiple Cypher 633
刂អ B
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⁄ 2 d. green, a lower right corner block of six (3x2), variety Crown missing in watermark, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N6e, £220
£60-80
634
634
刂+ អ
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⁄ 2 d. green, an imperforate block of four with margin at right, lightly mounted at the top, fine. S.G. Spec. N6f, £380
£200-250
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 635
Collection 635
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A mint collection in a range of shades and with some multiples, including 1911 Die 1B watermark Crown 1⁄ 2d. (3, shades) with watermark inverted, 1912 Die 1B watermark Simple Cypher (booklet) 1⁄ 2d. deep green with watermark inverted, 1912 Die 2 watermark Crown 1⁄ 2d. bright yellow-green marginal block of four and 1⁄ 2d. green with no cross on Crown and broken frame, 1912 Die 2 watermark Simple Cypher 1⁄ 2d. green with watermark inverted and reversed, and a marginal strip of three one with no cross on Crown and broken frame, and 1912 Die 2 watermark Multiple Cypher 1⁄ 2d. green lower left corner blocks of six (2) showing “B12” control with watermark reversed and watermark inverted and reversed, and a pair, one with no cross on Crown; fine. Cat. approx. £2,000
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Downey Head Proofs
636 636
ᔛ P
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Die 1A, a Stage 1 die proof, with value, inscription tablets and surround uncleared showing part of an additional inverted head (defaced) at left and reversed “4SA” at top, in carmine on glazed proof paper (103x169mm.), fine and extremely rare. Cat. £3,250
£1,500-2,000
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637
639
638 637
ᔛ P
Die 1A, an imperforate plate proof in deep carmine on unwatermarked white paper, cut close, fine. Cat. £2,750
£800-1,000
Imperforate Plate Proofs 638
ᔛ P+ អ
Die 1B, in carmine on gummed unwatermarked chalk-surfaced paper, a lower right corner block of four showing pillars in bottom selvedge, a few minor gum wrinkles otherwise fine. Cat. £1,120
£400-500
Imperforate Colour Trials 639
ᔛ P
Die 2, in pink on gummed watermark Crown paper, small margins, minor gum wrinkles otherwise fine. Rare. Cat. from £2,500
640 640 641 642
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
641
£1,000-1,200
642
Die 2, in carmine on gummed watermark Crown paper (marginal lettering), cut close, fine. Cat. from £2,500
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, in pink on gummed sideways watermark Crown paper, small margins, minor gum wrinkles, fine. Rare. Cat. from £2,500
£1,000-1,200
Die 2, in scarlet on gummed sideways watermarked Crown paper, cut close, minor gum wrinkles otherwise fine. Rare. Cat. from £2,500
£1,000-1,200
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Ex 644
645
Paper Trials 643 644
645
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Die 1A, perf 15x14, experimental printing in carmine on gummed unwatermarked thick chalk-surfaced paper, a block of four, fine. Cat. £1,120
£400-500
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Die 2, imperforate, in carmine on Austrian enamelled paper, a block of four on unwatermarked paper, and in carmine on John Dickinson extra superfine very white unwatermarked paper, a block of four and a single; fine. Cat. £1,260
£400-500
Die 2, imperforate, in carmine on John Allen special finish very thin paper, a block of eighteen (3x6), four affected by diagonal crease, otherwise fine. Cat. £2,520
£700-900
ᔛ P អ B
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647
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ᔛ P
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Die 2, imperforate, in carmine on John Allen special finish very thin paper, three blocks of four, one marginal with plate glazed on face only (cut close at foot) and another marginal with plate glazed both sides. Cat. £1,600
£400-500
Die 2, imperforate, in scarlet on John Allen special finish paper, three blocks of four (two marginal), one on thinner poper and another on gummed paper, and three singles (one with small corner defect), one on gummed paper; fine. Cat. £2,100
£500-600
Issued Stamps
648
1911 Die 1A, Watermark Crown 648
刂អ ᔛ B
1d., a lower right corner block of eighteen (6x3) with “A11” control, one showing flaw between “E” and “P” (R. 20/11), the last vertical row with gum crease, otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N7i, £325+
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649
650
649
650
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1d. lower right corner block of four with “A11” control, the top right stamp showing gash under Crown (R. 19/11), folded vertically between and mounted in the selvedge only, fresh and fine. S.G. Spec. N7j, £225
£70-90
1d., a complete bottom row (five vertical folds) showing “A11” control, one showing pale area by lion’s paw (R. 20/11), fine mint. S.G. Spec. N7k, unpriced
£100-120
1911 Die 1B, Watermark Crown 651
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1d. lower right corner strip of three with “A11” control, one showing white spot left of “O” and white dot above T” of “POSTAGE” (R. 20/11), some minor creases in selvedge otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N8d, £200+
£60-80
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654
652
653
652 653 654
刂អ B
刂អ B
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1d. lower right corner block of six (3x2) with “A11” control, one showing frame break over “EP” (R. 19/11), fine mint. S.G. Spec. N8e, £200+
£60-80
1d. lower right corner block of twelve (6x2) with “A11” control, one showing small white spot on forehead (R. 20/1), fine mint. S.G. Spec. N8f, £200+
£60-80
1d. lower right corner strip of three with “A11” control, one showing scratch to right of left figure “1”, some hinge remnants otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N8g, £200+
£60-80
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1d. lower right corner strip of three with “A11” control, showing broken ribbon under last “E” of “REVENUE” and white scratch to left of lion’s face (R. 20/10-11), some gum creases otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N8h/i, £325+
£80-100
1912 Die 2, Watermark Simple Cypher (Booklets only) 656
ᔛ S
1d. pair with margin at left (staple holes), both overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 22), good perfs, fine with part or large part original gum. S.G. Spec. N10s, £650
£200-250
657 658 657
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1d. deep bright scarlet, a block of four, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N10(4), £640
£250-300
1912 Die 2, Watermark Crown 658
刂អ B
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1d. aniline scarlet, a lower right corner block of six (3x2) with “B12” control, folded along perfs at right, two with light hinge mark at top otherwise fine unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1974). S.G. Spec. N11(5), £1,450+
£500-600
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660
659 659
刂អ B
1d. lower right corner block of six (3x2) with “B11” control, one showing coloured blob on “O” of “ONE” (R. 20/10), some very minor gum creases, fine. S.G. Spec. N11e, £225+
£70-90
1912 Die 2, Watermark Multiple Cypher 660
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1d. block of four, variety imperforate, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N13e, £400
£180-220
661 662 661 662
刂+ អ
1d. block of four, variety imperforate, the lower pair unmounted, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N13e, £330
£120-150
刂អ B
1d. lower right corner block of six (3x2) with “B12” control, variety Crown missing in watermark, some slight discolouration to gum otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N13h, £200+
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A predominantly mint collection with shades and some multiples, including 1911 Die 1B watermark Crown 1d. rose-pink block of four (owner’s identification), and a lower right corner block of four, one showing pale lion, 1912 Die 1B watermark Crown (booklets) marginal single with watermark inverted, 1912 Die 1B watermark Simple Cypher used example with watermark inverted and reversed, 1912 Die 2 watermark Crown with one in aniline scarlet shade, and 1912 Die 2 watermark Multiple Cypher marginal with watermark sideways. A fine lot. Cat. £3200+
£1,000-1,200
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The Profile Head
Essay
664 664
ᔛ P
A bromide proof taken from the Harrison 35mm. head sketch essay, on photographic paper (120x165mm.), marked “Medal 45” at upper right. Unlisted in S.G. Specialised catalogue
£1,000-1,200
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ᔛ P
Stage 1b in black with shading to head in oval and large uncleared square surround, on proof paper (86x159mm.), fine. Cat. £5,000 £2,000-2,500
1912-24 Watermark Royal Cypher
665
666 666
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A piece of marginal watermarked paper showing twenty complete impressions (4x5) and single-lined figure “1” in the margin at left, fine
£300-400
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⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of fourteen different mint values, each with variety watermark inverted (inverted and reversed on 10d.), the 3d. with short perf at top, the 6d. with small light mark towards foot, the 9d. with small thin at right and the 1/- with tiny thin spot, the remainder fine. Cat. £1,492
£250-300
Halfpenny
668
Die Proof 668
ᔛ P
In green on proof paper (79x79mm.) with large uncleared square surround, dated “9.9/12” on reverse; horizontal crease at top barely detracting from fine appearance. Very rare. Cat. £6,000
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670
671
Imperforate Colour Trials 669 670
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
In green on gummed watermarked paper, small to good margins, fine. Rare. Cat. £2,800
£800-1,000
In green on gummed watermarked paper, good margins on three sides, cut close at foot, fine. Rare. Cat. £2,800
£600-800
Cancelled and Specimen Stamps 671
ᔛ អ C+
1
⁄ 2 d. block of four with margin at right, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24),
large part to full original gum; paper clip rust stain in margin otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N14v, £360
£100-120
673
672
674 672
ᔛ C
1
⁄ 2 d. handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 28), fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N14w,
£225 673
ᔛ S
អ 674 ᔛS +
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1
⁄ 2 d. handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N14s, £150
£50-60
1
⁄ 2 d. imperforate block of four, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fine mint. S.G. Spec. N14u, £180
£60-80
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An Extremely Rare Double Print
675
Issued Stamps 675
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1
⁄ 2 d. green, a lower left corner pair, the lower stamp showing partial double print
just crossed by natural diagonal paper crease, fine mint. Extremely rare and of stunning appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (1964). S.G. Spec. N14a, £22,000
£8,000-10,000
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1
⁄ 2 d. green, a top right corner example with pillars in the top margin, variety no
watermark, mounted in the selvedge only, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N14b, £200 677
刂អ B
£60-80
1
⁄ 2 d. green, a lower left corner block of six (3x2) with “I 16” control, imperforate margins, the lower left stamp showing variety “ruffled hair” (R. 20/1), red arrow indicator affixed to margin at left, fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N14h, £650
£400-500
679 678 678 679
刂+ អ
⁄ 2 d. green, a lower left corner block of four with “K 17” control, the upper left stamp showing blob over eye (R. 19/1), fine mint. Scarce. S.G. Spec. N14ka, £250+
刂
1
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⁄ 2 d. green vertical pair with margin at left, variety triple perfs. between and at foot, and with two extra vertical rows of perforations in the margin; hinge re-inforcement between, fine mint
£80-100
£100-120
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680
681
682
684 680
刂+ អ
⁄ 2 d. deep green block of four with margin at right, variety clear partial offset on reverse covering three stamps (one almost complete, one with almost half covered and one with small part), some gum creases otherwise fine mint. £150-200
681
刂+ អ
1
⁄ 2 d. green, a lower left corner block of four showing “M 18” control, perforated margins, variety partial dry print due to paper fold, fine mint £120-150
682
刂
1
⁄ 2 d. very deep green, a lower right corner pair, variety watermark inverted, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N14(5)c, £800+ £400-500
683
刂
1
684
刂
1
⁄ 2 d. yellow-green, a lower right corner block of ten (2x5) with misplaced watermark resulting in “POSTAGE” down the right vertical row, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N14(8)yb, £175+
£60-80
1
⁄ 2 d. yellow-green horizontal pair with margin at right,
variety without watermark, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1958). S.G. Spec. N14(8)b, £300 £100-120
683
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685
685
刂+ អ
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⁄ 2 d. very yellow (Cyprus) green, a block of four with margin at left, some hinge remnants, lovely appearance, fine mint. An extremely rare multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (1957). S.G. Spec. N14(10), £32,000
£15,000-18,000
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687
686 686
687
刂អ B
1
⁄ 2 d. olive-green, a lower left corner block of six (3x2) with “H 16” control, imperforate margins, two with hinge remainders, the others unmounted, and some minor gum creases mainly in the selvedge, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N14(12), £940+
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⁄ 2 d. deep myrtle-green, fine mint. A rare shade. R.P.S. Certificate (1975). S.G. Spec.
N14(16), £950
688
刂
£300-400 £400-500
The mint balance of the 1⁄ 2d. with some shades including a bright yellow-green (R.P.S. Certificate, 1975) and a cobalt-green marginal block of four (owner’s identification), controls and multiples, included is one without watermark, a booklet pane of six, corner block of four and two single with watermark inverted, a “G 15” control block showing stop after “HALFPENNY”, a “K 17” control block showing white spot above right dolphin’s mouth, and a pair with missing Crown in watermark. A fine lot worth careful examination. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,200+ £300-400
Booklet Panes 689
ᔛអ B
1
⁄ 2 d. green (2) and 1d. red (5) marginal booklet panes of six with watermark inverted, each precancelled with two strikes of “LONDON E.C./51” double-ring d.s. and the top left stamp with a punch hole at upper left, all with staple holes in margin; one 1⁄ 2d. pane with perfs cut off at top and one 1d. pane with perfs cut off at right, otherwise perforations generally good to fine. Not illustrated
£300-400
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690
Die Proof 690
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Stage 4b, design largely complete except for the value tablets, in black with uncleared surround on proof paper (126x190mm.), fine and fresh. Cat. £2,200
£1,000-1,200
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Perforated Colour Trials, 1912
The following eight lots comprise a lower right corner block of twelve (6x2), unless otherwise stated, with Control “C/X 8/12” in the lower margin, together with a 1d. stamp of King Edward VII which was left imperforate. All are on gummed watermarked paper. Only two sheets of these trials were produced, and a complete sheet of each shade is in the Royal Philatelic collection. The blocks offered here in combination with the Edward VII impression are all unique in private hands.
691
691
ᔛ P អ B
In pale scarlet-vermilion and, on reverse, each handstamped “Colour Trial A” in red and with pencil “M/B Scarlet 25568” in selvedge; the upper row with horizontal bend, otherwise fresh and fine. Extremely rare
£10,000-12,000
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ᔛ P អ B
In scarlet-vermilion and, on reverse, each handstamped “Colour Trial B” in red and with pencil “M/B Scarlet 25569” in selvedge; the upper row with horizontal bend, otherwise fresh and fine. Extremely rare
£10,000-12,000
693 693
ᔛ P អ B
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In deep scarlet-vermilion and, on reverse, each handstamped “Colour Trial C” in red; the upper row with horizontal bend, and the lower left stamp and the KE impression crossed by diagonal crease which does not significantly affect the fresh and fine appearance. Extremely rare
£10,000-12,000
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694
ᔛ P អ B
In rose-red, a block of twentyfour (12x2) being the bottom two rows of a sheet and, on reverse, each handstamped “Colour Trial E”, the face of bottom selvedge with printed “M/B Scarlet/25602” and Stamping Department d.s. in violet for 6 September 1912 at left, and marked “Colour selected for new design by His Majesty”; heavy central vertical crease and another one at right. A remarkable piece and a major exhibition item £15,000-20,000
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695 695
ᔛ P អ B
In scarlet and, on reverse, each handstamped “Colour Trial D” in red; the upper row with horizontal bend, otherwise fresh and fine. Extremely rare
£10,000-12,000
696 696
ᔛ P អ B
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In rose-red and, on reverse, each handstamped “Colour Trial F” in red and with pencil “S.E. 3181” in selvedge; the upper row with horizontal bend and a crease in the bottom margin which just impinges on the KE 1d., otherwise fresh and fine. Extremely rare
£10,000-12,000
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697 697
ᔛ P អ B
In deep rose-red and, on reverse, each handstamped “Colour Trial G” in red; the upper row with horizontal bend, otherwise fresh and fine. Extremely rare
£10,000-12,000
698 698
ᔛ P អ B
In carmine-lake “Blue Geranium” and, on reverse, each handstamped “Colour Trial H” in red; the upper row with horizontal bend, otherwise fresh and fine. Extremely rare
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699
700
ᔛ P
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1d. pale scarlet-vermilion, a top right corner strip of three mounted in the selvedge only, the centre stamp with a short perf at foot, otherwise fresh and fine. Cat. £1,200+
£500-600
1d. scarlet-vermilion, a top right corner strip of three mounted in the selvedge only, fresh and fine. Cat. £1,200+
£500-600
701
701 702
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
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702
1d. deep scarlet-vermilion, a top right corner strip of three mounted in the selvedge only, fresh and fine. Cat. £1,200+
£500-600
1d. scarlet, a top right corner strip of three mounted in the selvedge only, the centre stamp with short perf at foot, otherwise fresh and fine. Cat. £1,200+
£500-600
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703
703 704
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1d. bright scarlet, a top right corner strip of three mounted in the selvedge only, fresh and fine. Cat. £1,200+
£500-600
1d. rose-red, a top right corner strip of three mounted in the selvedge only, the centre stamp with short perf at foot, otherwise fresh and fine. Cat. £1,200+
£500-600
705
705 706
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
704
706
1d. deep rose-red, a top right corner strip of three mounted in the selvedge only, the right stamp with short perf at foot, otherwise fresh and fine. Cat. £1,200+
£500-600
1d. carmine-lake (Blue Geranium), a top right corner strip of three mounted in the selvedge only, three short perfs at foot, otherwise fresh and fine. Cat. £1,500+
£600-800
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Cancelled and Specimen Stamps 707 708
ᔛ អ C+
1d. scarlet block of four with margin at right, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N16w, £320
£100-120
ᔛ C
1d., two imperforate pairs in differing shades, one with margin at right, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), fine mint. S.G. Spec. N16x, £180
£60-80
709
710
709 710
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
អ 711 ᔛS +
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1d. handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), variety imperforate, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N16s var
£100-120
1d. horizontal pair, both overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fine mint. S.G. Spec. N16t, £500
£150-180
1d. imperforate top left corner block of four with pillars in top margin, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), vertical crease in left margin, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N16u, £180
£60-80
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712
Advertising Trial 712
ᔛ P ᔛ S
1d. marginal strip of seven with advertising underprints comprising Types c+c+b+b+b+b+a, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £2,700
£1,000-1,200
713
715
714
Issued Stamps 713 714 715
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刂 ᔛ
刂អ B
1d. top right corner pair, the right stamp showing ragged beard (R. 1/12), mounted in the selvedge only, fresh and fine. S.G. Spec. N16o, £350+
£150-180
1d. scarlet-vermilion, variety watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1977). S.G. N16(14)b, £180+
£60-80
1d. deep orange-vermilion, a lower right corner block of six (3x2) with “M 18” control, fresh and fine mint. Very rare. S.G. Spec. N16(16), £3,300
£2,000-2,500
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The balance of the 1d. collection with shades including pale rose corner block of four with “K 17” control, controls and multiples, included are an impperforate pair overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), a marginal single overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), a complete pane of 60 with “H 16” control, a pair and single (different shades) showing “Q” for “O”, a corner block of six with corner paper fold, two singles with diagonal printing faults and a pair with missing Crown in watermark. A fine lot worth careful examination. Cat. £1,000+
£400-500
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Three Halfpence
717
718
Specimen Stamps អ 717 ᔛS +
11⁄ 2d. red-brown block of four, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), the upper pair with light diagonal bend, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N18t, £1,200
£400-500
Issued Stamps 718
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11⁄ 2d. red-brown block of four with margin at left, the right vertical pair without watermark, fine mint, the lower pair unmounted. S.G. Spec. N18a, £550
£200-250
719
719
刂អ ᔛ B
11⁄ 2d. red brown, a block of eight (4x2) showing clear complete offset on two stamps and small to large part on four others, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N18 var
£400-500
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720
721 722 723
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刂
刂
刂
721
722
723
11⁄ 2d. red-brown, marginal strip of three, the centre stamp showing “A. 12” control (wide), perforated margin; some perfs re-inforced and the centre stamp with heavy hinge remnants, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. cat. £225
£60-80
11⁄ 2d. red-brown, marginal showing “A. 12” control (close), perforated margin, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. Spec. cat. £2,500
£800-1,000
11⁄ 2d. red-brown, marginal showing “A. 12” control (close), perforated margin, heavy hinge remnants otherwise fine. Very rare. S.G. Spec. cat. £2,500
£500-600
11⁄ 2d. very deep red-brown, marginal with “T 22” control, perforated margin, hinge remnant, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1976). S.G. Spec. N18(4), £250
£80-100
724
725
724 725
刂
刂+ ᔛ អ
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11⁄ 2d. brown, fine lightly mounted mint. A rare shade. B.P.A. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec. N18(8), £400
£150-180
11⁄ 2d. bright orange-brown, a block of four with margin at left, a few very minor gum creases, fresh and fine unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1977). S.G. Spec. N18 (16), £400
£150-200
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 726 726
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The 11⁄ 2d. mint balance with some shades and multiples, included are a complete sheet (folded and with split perfs) with inverted watermark and showing “M 18” control, an irregular block of 46 from Pl. 29 showing “Q 21” control, one with variety “PENCF”, a lower left corner strip of three with “M 19” control showing break in shading at left (R. 20/2), a corner strip of three with “W 23” control showing break at bottom below second “E” (R. 20/2) and a pair with missing Crown in watermark. A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,300+
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Two Pence, Die I
727
Die Proof 727
ᔛ P
2d. die proof with head in normal position and background shaded, in black with uncleared surround on thin glazed card (47x51mm.), fine and very rare. Cat. £6,000
£2,000-3,000
728 729
730
731
Specimen Stamp 728
ᔛ S
2d. orange-yellow overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fine mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N19s, £250
£80-100
Issued Stamps 729 730 731
刂
刂
刂
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2d. orange-yellow, marginal with “H 16” control, perforated margin, fine mint. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1939). S.G. Spec cat £350
£150-180
2d. orange-yellow coil join vertical pair, perfs trimmed at right otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N19h (unpriced)
£300-400
2d. orange-yellow lower left corner strip of three with “O 19” control, perforated margin, fine mounted mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £150
£60-80
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 732 732
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The 2d. mint collection with some shades and multiples, included are one without watermark (hinge remnant), a lower left corner block of eight (4x2) showing “Q 21” control, one with broken frame at right (R. 19/1), a pair with missing Crown in watermark, a block of four and two pairs, all from the lower left corner without control, lower left corner blocks of six (3) showing “I 16” (perforated), “K 17” (perforated) and “T 22” (imperforate) controls, and Die II lower left corner strip of three with “S 22” control showing frame break below “N” and a pair with missing Crown in watermark. A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,400+
£400-500 Page 73
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Two Pence, Die II
733
Imprimatur from the National Postal Museum Archives 733
ᔛ P
2d. orange with margin at left and large margins on the other sides, full original gum, handstamped “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” on reverse; vertical crease in margin at left otherwise fresh and fine. Very rare. S.G. Spec. cat. £7,000
£3,000-3,500
734
Issued Stamps 734
刂
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2d. orange, a lower left corner block of six and a corner strip of three, different shades, both with “W 24” control, imperforate and perforated margins respectively, fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £475
£150-180
May 3, 2012 - London
Two Pence Halfpenny
735
Die Proof 735
ᔛ P
21⁄ 2d. die proof in blue with uncleared surround on gummed “NHI” (National Health Insurance) watermarked paper, horizontal crease along top of uncleared area and some hinge remainders. Fine and extremely rare. Cat. £12,000
£5,000-6,000
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Ex 736
Cancelled and Specimen Stamps 736
ᔛ C អ B
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21⁄ 2d. blue, a marginal imperforate interpanneau block of forty-eight being the bottom two rows of a sheet with large part original gum, the right sheet showing “J 17” control, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), taken from a special printing of two sheets printed se-tenant; the left sheet marked in the selvedge “New Plate” and the right marked “73000 impressions taken from this plate”; some creases and folds etc as to be expected with a piece of this nature. Remarkable. S.G. Spec. N21v, £4,800++
£1,000-1,200
May 3, 2012 - London
738
739
737
740 737
738 739
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
ᔛ S
21⁄ 2d. blue imperforate pair with margin at foot showing pillars, both overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), light crease in selvedge otherwise fine and unmounted. S.G. Spec. N21v, £200
£70-90
21⁄ 2d. blue imperforate pair, both overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), fine and lightly mounted. S.G. Spec. N21v, £200
£60-80
21⁄ 2d. blue overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fine mint. S.G. Spec. N21u, £350
£150-180
Issued Stamps 740
刂+ ᔛ អ
21⁄ 2d. blue block of four with margin at top, variety watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N21b, £340
741
741
刂
742
£120-150
743
21⁄ 2d. blue, a lower left corner strip of three with “K 17” control, perforated margin, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,200
£400-500
742
刂
21⁄ 2d., a marginal single with “K 17” control, fine mint. Rare
£250-300
743
刂
21⁄ 2d. blue, a marginal single with “A.12” control, perforated margin, hinge remnant, fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £950
£300-400 Page 77
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744 746 744
刂
21⁄ 2d. deep bright blue, fine mounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1976). S.G. Spec. N21(5), £225
£60-80
745
刂
21⁄ 2d. dull Prussian blue, fine mint. An very rare shade. S.G. Spec. N21(17), £1,000
£300-400
746
刂
21⁄ 2d. dull Prussian blue, marginal, fine and lightly mounted mint. A very rare shade. S.G. Spec. N21(17)
£250-300
Ex 747 747
刂
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The balance of the 21⁄ 2d. collection with blocks of six (corner) and four (9, one with watermark reversed), corner strip of three, a pair with Crown missing in watermark and an imperforate interpanneau pair, both overprinted “CANCELLED”, a good range of shades. A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,100+
£400-500
May 3, 2012 - London
Three Pence
Ex 748 748
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The mint collection comprising control blocks of six (4), blocks of four (6), pairs (4, two with control and one without Crown in watermark) and singles (2, one overprinted “SPECIMEN” - Type 26). A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,600+
£500-600 Page 79
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Four Pence - Eve’s Wreath Design Essays
749
Bromides of Eve’s Wreath Design 749
ᔛ E
A reversed bromide proof with small head and shading at sides extending down to lower ornaments, stamp-size with good margins, affixed to thick card (78x103mm.) marked “Approved by the Secretary Gnrl 18.6.12” and “Duplicate sent to Miller & Motley 18.6.12” above and below the design respectively, very fine
£800-1,000
750
Printed Trials for Colour Using The “Printex” Machine 750
ᔛ P+ អ
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Type A (Fig. 27a): An imperforate proof block of four in black on thick white ungummed paper; some black paper adhereing to reverse, fine. Cat. from £5,750
£1,200-1,500
May 3, 2012 - London
751
754
752
755
753 751 752 753 754 755
ᔛ P
Type A (Fig. 27a): An imperforate proof in grey-green on thick ungummed unwatermarked paper, fine. Cat. from £1,400
£500-600
Type A (Fig. 27a): An imperforate proof in pale dull purple on thick ungummed unwatermarked paper, fine. Cat. from £1,400
£300-400
ᔛ P+ អ
Type A (Fig. 27a): An imperforate proof block of four from the top right corner in blue on gummed watermark Crown paper; some creases. Rare. Cat. from £6,500
£2,000-2,500
ᔛ P
Type C (Fig. 27c); An imperforate proof in dull purple on thin gummed unwatermarked paper, large part gum, fine. Cat. from £1,400
£500-600
Type C (Fig. 27c); An imperforate proof in bluish slate on thin gummed unwatermarked paper, large part gum, fine. Cat. from £1,400
£500-600
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
756
758
757
759
760
756 757 758 759
760
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
Type C (Fig. 27c); An imperforate proof in bistre-yellow on thin gummed unwatermarked paper, part gum, fine. Cat. from £1,400
£500-600
Type C (Fig. 27c); An imperforate proof in pale blue on thin gummed unwatermarked paper, large part gum, fine. Cat. from £1,400
£500-600
Type C (Fig. 27c); An imperforate proof in brown on thin gummed unwatermarked paper, part gum, fine. Cat. from £1,400
£500-600
Type C (Fig. 27c); An imperforate proof in claret on blue on thin gummed unwatermarked paper, part gum, small thin at top though of fine appearance. Cat. from £1,400
£250-300
Type C (Fig. 27c); An imperforate proof in brown on pink on thin gummed unwatermarked paper, affixed at top to piece marked “Bartollozzi Brown on tinted paper”, fine. Cat. from £1,400
£500-600 Page 81
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Die Proofs from the Die Engraved at the Royal Mint 761
ᔛ P
4d. die proof with uncleared surround, in red-brown on glazed paper (75x75mm.); horizontal crease towards top well clear of design. Cat. £3,000
£2,000-2,500
763 762 762
ᔛ P
4d. die proof in black on glazed paper (68x79mm.), marked “Mint Die proof - 16 Sep. 1912”; small punch hole at upper left. Cat. £2,500
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
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ᔛ P
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4d. die proof in black on glazed paper (62x67mm.), marked “Recd 9 10/12”, fine. Cat. £2,500
£1,000-1,200
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Four Pence Issued Design
764 764
ᔛ P
4d. die proof in black with uncleared surround on glazed paper (46x50mm.), fine. Very rare. Cat. £6,000
£1,500-2,000
765
Plate Proof 765
ᔛ P+ អ
4d. in pale ultramarine on thick paper, a top left corner block of four with pillars in top margin; fine. Cat. £6,000
£1,500-2,000
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766
767
Issued Stamps 766 767
刂
刂
4d. grey-green with margin at right, variety without watermark, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N23a, £300
£80-100
4d. grey-green, two lower left corner strips of three with “Q 21” control and showing imperforate and perforated margins, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N23, £250
£70-90
768
768
刂
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4d. grey-green, two marginal examples (different shades) with “S 21” control, imperforate and perforated margins respectively, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N23, £175
£60-80
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 769 769
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The mint 4d. collection comprising corner control blocks of six (5, one with control “B.13” - perforated, one with “U 22” - imperforate, one with “I 16” control showing break above “O” of “FOUR” and one with “O 20” control showing cracked plate), blocks of four (3), corner control strips of three (3, one with “H 16” perforated and one with “S 21” - imperf), pairs (2, one with Crown missing in watermark, the other with watermark reversed) and singles (7, two overprinted “SPECIMEN” - Types 23 and 26). A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £2,200+
£600-800 Page 85
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Five Pence
770
Bromide of Eve’s Wreath Design 770
ᔛ E
A reversed bromide proof with coinage head and even lines to background (Fig. 28b), stamp-size with good margins, affixed to thin brown card (89x114mm.), undated. Cat. £1,800
£800-1,000
771
Die Proof 771
ᔛ P
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5d. in black on thin glazed card (51x57mm.), dated “8.5.13” on reverse, fine. Very rare. Cat. £6,000
£1,500-2,000
May 3, 2012 - London
772
774
773
Issued Stamps 772 773 774
775
刂
5d. brown, variety no watermark, light horizontal gum crease, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N25a, £900
£250-300
刂+ ᔛ អ
5d. brown block of four with margin at left, variety watermark inverted and reversed, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N25c, £1,300
£400-500
刂 ᔛ
5d. brown, variety watermark inverted and reversed, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N25c, £425
£120-150
刂
5d. brown, a vertical strip of four with margin at left showing virtually complete “POSTAGE” watermark; small thin in margin, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N25yb, £750
£250-300
775
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Ex 776 776
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The mint 5d. collection comprising a lower left corner block of six with “B.13” control (imperforate margin) showing lower left frame break (R. 20/1), two blocks of four, a pair with missing Crown in watermark and singles (5, one overprinted “SPECIMEN” - Type 26), some shades, fine. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,200+
£300-400
May 3, 2012 - London
Six Pence
777
Die Proof 777
ᔛ P
6d. in black with uncleared surround on glazed paper (53x59mm.), undated, fine. Cat. £5,500
£2,000-2,500
778
779
780
Specimen Stamp 778
ᔛ S
6d. dull purple overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), large hinge remnant, fine. S.G. Spec. N26u, £250
£60-80
Issued Stamps 779 780
刂+ ᔛ អ
6d. reddish purple block of four with margin at left, variety perf 14, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N26e, £580
£200-250
刂+ អ
6d. slate-purple block of four, the lower right stamp with blunt corner, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N26(2), £500
£100-120 Page 89
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Ex 781 781
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The 6d. mint collection comprising control blocks of six (two “C.13” - imperforate and perforated margins, and “L.18” perforated), corner control strips of three (4 including “S.21” perforated and “B.24”), pairs (2, one with Crown missing in watermark) and singles (6, one perf 14), some shades, fine. S.G. Spec. cat. £550+
£150-180
May 3, 2012 - London
Seven Pence
783
784
785
786
782
Trials of Eve’s Wreath Design 782 783 784
ᔛ P អ E ᔛ B
ᔛ P E ᔛ
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 29: An imperforate block of four in black on thin glazed card, fine. Rare. Cat. £2,250
£600-800
Fig. 29: An imperforate proof in bistre-brown on unwatermarked gummed paper, overprinted “ESSAY”, paper adhereing to reverse, fine. Cat. from £1,750
£500-600
Fig. 30a: An imperforate proof from the top left corner, in black on glazed card, fine. Cat. £500
£120-150
785
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 30a: An imperforate proof in grey on thin glazed card, fine. Cat. from £1,700
£500-600
786
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 30a: An imperforate proof in bistre-brown on thin glazed card, fine. Cat. from £1,700
£500-600
787
790
788
789
787 788 789
790
ᔛ P E ᔛ
ᔛ P E ᔛ
ᔛ P+ អ E ᔛ
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 30a: An imperforate proof in Tyrian red on thin glazed card, fine. Cat. from £1,700
£500-600
Fig. 30a: An imperforate proof in bright yellow-green (lime) on gummed unwatermarked paper, fine. Cat. from £1,700
£400-500
Fig. 30b: An imperforate proof block of four with 7-10mm. borders in black on thin glazed card, handstamped “STAMPING DEPARTMENT/15 NOV. 1912/PRINTING BRANCH” on reverse, fine. Rare. Cat. £2,250
£600-800
Fig. 30b: An imperforate proof in black on thin glazed card, fine. Cat. £500
£120-150 Page 91
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ᔛ P អ E ᔛ B
Fig. 30b: An imperforate proof block of four Tyrian red on thin glazed card, fine. Rare. Cat. £7,000
£2,500-3,000
Die Proof 792
ᔛ P
7d. die proof in black with uncleared surround on glazed paper (52x57mm.), numbered “573” on reverse, fine. Cat. £6,000
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Chas. Nissen, September 1978
793
Specimen Stamp 793
ᔛ S
7d. olive with margin at right overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N27s, £200
£60-80
Issued Stamps 794
刂 ᔛ
7d. olive vertical strip of five with margin at right, showing complete “POSTAGE” watermark, folded between first and second stamp, very minor gum creases, fine unmounted mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N27yb, £1,200
£400-500
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Ex 795 795
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The mint 7d. collection comprising corner control blocks of six (9, all different including “L 18” with perforated margin), blocks of four (3) and singles (2, one with “J 17” control and watermark inverted), some shades, fine. S.G. Spec. Cat. £1,000+
£400-500 Page 93
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Eight Pence
797
796
Trials of Eve’s Pillar Design 796
797
ᔛ P E ᔛ
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 31: A die proof with large uncleared surround, in brown on glazed paper (77x76mm.) dated “2.9.12” on reverse; horizontal crease at top, fine. Rare. Cat. £3,500
£1,000-1,200
Fig. 31: A cleared die proof in black on proof paper (37x42mm.), fine. Cat. £3,500
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Chas. Nissen, September 1978
799
798
800
801
802
Trials by Miller and Motley using their Printex Machine 798
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 32: An imperforate proof in black on glazed card, fine. Cat. £500
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Chas. Nissen, September 1978 799
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 32: An imperforate proof in grey on gummed unwatermarked paper, fine. Cat. from £1,700
£500-600
800
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 33a: An imperforate proof in black on thin glazed card, fine. Cat. £500
£120-150
801
P ᔛ E ᔛ
Fig. 33b: An imperforate proof in black on thin glazed card, fine. Cat. £500
£120-150
802
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 33b: An imperforate proof in orange-brown on gummed Royal Cypher paper, fine. Cat. from £1,700
£500-600
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803
804
807
805 806
803
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 33b: An imperforate proof in agate on gummed Royal Cypher paper, fine. Cat. from £1,700
£500-600
804
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 33c: an imperforate proof pair in black on thin glazed card, fine. Cat. £1,000
£250-300
805
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig.33c: An imperforate proof in pale blue on gummed unwatermarked paper, overprinted “ESSAY”; part gum missing and thinned at top. Cat. from £1,700
£150-200
ᔛ P+ អ E ᔛ
Fig. 33d: An imperforate proof block of four in black on thin glazed card, fine. cat. £2,250
£600-800
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Fig. 33D: An imperforate proof in black on thin glazed card, fine. Cat. £500
£120-150
806 807
809 808
Die Proof 808
ᔛ P
8d. die proof with uncleared surround, in black on thin glazed card, numbered “734” on reverse, fine. Cat. £6,500
£2,000-2,500
Specimen Stamps អ 809 ᔛS +
8d. black on yellow block of four, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N28s, £1,000
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Imprimatur from the National Postal Museum Archives 810
ᔛ P
8d. black on yellow with sheet margin at left, handstamped “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” on reverse, fine unmounted mint. Cat. £7,000
£2,500-3,000
812
811 813
Issued Stamps 811 812
813
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刂
刂
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8d. black on yellow, a lower left corner block of six with “K 18” control, imperforate margin, fine mint. Very scarce. S.G. Spec. N28, £500
£150-180
8d. black on yellow, a row of twelve (folded for illustration) being the bottom row of a sheet with “K 18” control, perforated margins, one showing frame broken lower right side (R. 20/10), folded in half, a few perfs re-inforced, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N28e, £300
£80-100
8d. black on yellow vertical strip of three with margin at right, the bottom stamp showing frame broken (R. 1-10/12), a few minor gum creases, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N28f, £350
£100-120
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 814 814
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The mint 8d. collection comprising blocks of fifteen and twelve, corner control blocks of six (4), and a pair and single with watermark inverted, fine. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,400+
£400-500 Page 97
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Nine Pence
817
816 815
Die Proof 815
ᔛ P
9d. die proof in black on gummed watermark Royal Cypher paper, diagonal crease barely affecting fine appearance. Rare. Cat. £4,500
£1,000-1,200
Imprimatur from the National Postal Museum Archive 816 817
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
9d. agate with margin at left, handstamped “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” on reverse, fine unmounted mint. Cat. £7,000
£2,500-3,000
9d. olive-green with margin at left, handstamped “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” on reverse, fine unmounted mint. Cat. £7,000
£2,500-3,000
820
818 819
Issued Stamps 818 819 820
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刂
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9d. agate with margin at right, variety without watermark, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N29a, £1,200
£400-500
9d. very deep agate, marginal with “S 22” control, fine mint. A rare shade. S.G. Spec. N29(4), £650
£200-250
9d. olive-green, variety watermark inverted, fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N30a, £750
£200-250
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 821 821
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The 9d. mint collection comprising agate blocks of four (3) and pairs (2, both with missing Crown in watermark), and olive-green corner blocks of six with control (6) and singles (2), fine. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,500+
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Ten Pence
822
Ex 823
822 823
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10d. turquoise-blue, variety watermark inverted and reversed, fine mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N31b, £300
£80-100
The 10d. mint collection comprising corner control blocks of six (25) and corner strips of three (4), blocks of four (2), pairs (2, both with Crown missing in watermark) and singles (3), fine. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,700+
£500-600
May 3, 2012 - London
One Shilling
824
826
825
Cancelled and Specimen Stamps 824
ᔛ C
អ 825 ᔛS +
826
ᔛ S
1/- bistre-brown overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), fine mint. S.G. Spec. N32u, £350
£100-120
1/- bistre-brown marginal block of four with “C.13” control, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), some hinge remnants, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N32v, £1,400
£400-500
1/- bistre-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N32v, £350
£120-150
827
828
Issued Stamps 827 828
刂+ ᔛ អ
1/- bistre-brown marginal block of four, variety watermark inverted and reversed, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N32c, £400
£200-250
刂+ ᔛ អ
1/- bistre-brown in a different shade from last, variety watermark inverted and reversed, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N32c, £400
£100-120
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830 829
830
831
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1/- bistre-brown, a marginal single with “E 14” control, perforated margin, a few short perfs otherwise fine. rare. S.G. Spec. N32, £1,000
£200-250
1/- bistre-brown vertical strip of five showing “POSTAGE” watermark, a few shortish perfs, fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N32yb, £1,100
£300-400
1/- deep bronze-brown block of four with margin at right, fresh and fine unmounted mint. rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). S.G. Spec. N32(10), £4,800
£2,000-2,500
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 832 832
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1913 Watermark Multiple Royal Cypher
833
刂+ អ
833 ⁄ 2 d. bright green block of four, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N15(1), £600
1
£200-250
834 834
刂
1
⁄ 2 d. green and 1d. red coil vertical pairs, both with shortish perfs along one side, otherwise fine mint.
£100-120
835 835
刂+ អ
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1d. dull scarlet block of four, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N17(2), £900
300-400
May 3, 2012 - London
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836 836
A piece of watermarked paper (183x217mm.) marked “SPECIMEN B”, fine
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ᔛ P
1
⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, the set of twelve imprimaturs, together with the 6d. Somerset House and
6d. Harrison printings, each with margin at left and with watermark upright, unmounted mint with “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” handstamp on reverse, fine and very fresh. Unique in private hands www.spink.com
£25,000-30,000
May 3, 2012 - London
838 838
1
⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d., 3d. and 4d., each hinged to piece of “INDIAN
TABLE CONFERENCE” headed ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE”
ROUNDpaper (191x240mm.) and crisply cancelled by “INDIAN c.d.s. dated 19 January 1931, fine
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Halfpenny
839
840
841
Cancelled Stamps 839 840 841
ᔛ C
ᔛ C អ B
ᔛ C អ B
1
⁄ 2 d. green handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 24), perfs cut off at top, lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N33v, £500
£100-120
1
⁄ 2 d. green booklet pane of six (3x2), each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), perfs cut off at foot, lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N33w, £660
£150-200
1
⁄ 2 d. green marginal booklet pane of six (3x2), each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type
28), perfs cut off at foot, one with hinge remainder the others unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N33w, £660
£150-200
842
Issued Stamps 842
刂+ អ
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⁄ 2 d. green block of four showing pre-printing paper crease resulting in a misalignment of the horizontal and the central vertical perforations, fine and very lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N33 var
£250-300
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843 843
刂អ ᔛ B
1
⁄ 2 d. green, a top left corner block of six (3x2) showing variety partly doubly printed in the top margin and just impinging on the top left stamp, fresh and fine, mounted in the selvedge only. A lovely example of this rare error. S.G. Spec. N33d var
£2,000-2,500
844 844
刂អ B
1
⁄ 2 d. green block of six (2x3) with margin at left showing “arrow”, variety partially
doubly printed (progressive downwards), folded between first and second rows, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N33d
£3,000-3,500
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Ex 846 845 846
刂
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⁄ 2 d. green, a lower left corner pair from the Waterlow printing showing “U 34”
control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N33, £400
£120-150
The 1⁄ 2d. mint collection comprising corner block of sixty (6x10) with “G 27” control (imperforate margin), blocks of four (4, one from lower left with “S 33” control and one from a booklet with each overprinted “CANCELLED” - Type 28), corner strip of three with “H 27” control (imperforate margin) and singles (3, one overprinted “CANCELLED” - Type 33), plus three coil pairs each with leader. A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £800+
£250-300
May 3, 2012 - London
One Penny
849
847
Cancelled and Specimen Stamps 847
848
849
ᔛ S អ B
ᔛ S អ B
ᔛ C
1d. red, an imperforate block of eight (4x2) with margin at top showing “1822”, watermark sideways, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N34ua, £1,800 (as mounted mint singles)
£800-1,000
1d. red, an imperforate interpanneau block of eight (2x4) with watermark sideways, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), horizontal crease in interpanneau margin, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N34ua, £1,800 (as mounted mint singles)
£800-1,000
1d. red overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), perfs cut off at top, lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N34w, £500
£100-150
850 850
851
ᔛ C អ B
ᔛ C អ B
848
851
1d. red booklet pane of six (3x2), each handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 28), perfs trimmed on two sides, one with hinge remnant otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N34x, £660
£150-200
1d. booklet pane of six (3x2) with margin at left, each handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 28), perfs cut off at foot and upper right stamp with stain at right, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N34x, £660
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852
Issued Stamps 852 853
刂
刂
1d. red lower right corner pair from the Waterlow printing with “U 34” control, fine lightly mounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. Spec. N34, £600
£180-220
1d. red marginal single from the Waterlow printing with “U 34” control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N34, £600
£150-180
Ex 854 854
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The mint 1d. collection comprising a block of twenty-four being the bottom two rows of a sheet with “D 25” control, a marginal block of six (3x2) on experimental paper, blocks of four (4, one with watermark inverted and one with handstamped “CANCELLED” - Type 28) and singles (2, one handstamped “CANCELLED” - Type 33), plus three coil leader pairs. A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £900+
£250-300
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Three Halfpence
855
856
857
Cancelled and Specimen Stamps 855 856 857
ᔛ C
ᔛ C អ B
ᔛ C អ B
858
858 859
860
11⁄ 2d. red-brown handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 24), a bright shade, perfs cut off at top, lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N35v, £500
£100-150
11⁄ 2d. red-brown booklet pane of six (3x2), each handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 28), good perfs, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N35w, £660
£150-200
11⁄ 2 d. red-brown marginal booklet pane of six (3x2), each handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 28), perfs cut off on two sides, lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N35w, £660
£150-200
859
860
ᔛ អ C+
11⁄ 2d. red-brown marginal booklet block of four, each handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 28), mainly good perfs, unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N35w, £440
£120-150
ᔛ C អ B
11⁄ 2d. red-brown booklet pane of six (four stamps plus two printed labels), the stamps handstamped “CANCELLED” and with “punch” (Type 33P), perfs virtually cut off at foot and the last row with light vertical crease, unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N35, £300+
£80-100
11⁄ 2d. red-brown booklet pane of six (3x2) in a bright shade, each handstamped “CANCELLED” and with “punch” (Type 33P), good to fine perfs, unmounted mint. S.G. N35, £450
£150-200
ᔛ C អ B
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Issued Stamps 861
刂អ B
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11⁄ 2d. red-brown, a complete sheet of sixty (6x10, no margins at top or at foot) with ten tête-bêche pairs down the centre, eight of the pairs unmounted, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N35a, £7,000+
£3,000-4,000
May 3, 2012 - London
862
863
864 862
刂
863 ័ 864
刂អ B
11⁄ 2d. red-brown tête-bêche pair, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N35a, £500
£150-180
11⁄ 2d. red-brown tête-bêche pair, fine used on small piece. S.G. Spec. N35a, £800
£300-400
11⁄ 2d. red-brown block of nine, the the first and second vertical rows tête-bêche” with gutter margin between, a few split and re-inforced perfs, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N35aa, £1,650
£500-600
865
865 866
刂
刂
866
11⁄ 2d. red-brown with margin at right, variety printed on the gummed side, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N35e, £650
£200-250
11⁄ 2d. red-brown, a deep shade, with varnish ink, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. Spec. N35g, £3,500
£1,200-1,500
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867
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11⁄ 2d. red-brown, a lower left corner strip of three from the Somerset House emergency printing showing “E.26” control, fine and fresh mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N35, £1,500
£500-600
868 869
868
869
刂
刂អ B
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11⁄ 2d. red-brown from the Waterlow provisional printing with comb head B, a lower left corner strip of three with “U 34” control, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. Spec. N35, £600
£150-180
11⁄ 2d. red-brown from the Waterlow provisional printing with comb head C, a lower left corner block of six with “U 34” control, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. Spec. N35, £600
£200-250
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 870 870
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The 11⁄ 2d. mint collection comprising blocks of four (8, one on experimental paper and three with controls), a lower left corner strip of three with control) and singles (6, one handstamped “CANCELLED” - Type 33, one on experimental paper and one marginal with “U 34” control), a good range of shades, fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,300+
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Two Pence
871
Specimen Stamps 871
ᔛ S អ B
2d. orange, an imperforate block of eight (4x2) with watermark sideways and margin at top showing “4106”, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), fine and fresh unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N36sc (£1,800 as mounted singles)
£600-800
Ex 872
Issued Stamps 872
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The 2d. mint collection comprising an imperforate interpanneau block of eight (2x4) and a pair with watermark sideways, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), a lower left corner block of six with inverted watermark showing “K 29” control, a block of four and singles (4). A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £2,400+
£700-900
May 3, 2012 - London
Two Pence Halfpenny
873 874 873 874
刂 ᔛ
刂
21⁄ 2d. blue, variety no watermark, rounded lower left corner and some very minor gum creases, otherwise fine unmounted mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N37a, £2,500
£400-500
21⁄ 2d. blue lower left corner strip of three with “O 31” control, light corner crease at upper right, otherwise fine and very lightly mounted mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N37, £1,800
£500-600
875 875
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The mint 21⁄ 2d. collection comprising two lower left corner blocks of six with inverted watermark and showing “B 24” and “E 26” controls, and three blocks of four, two from the lower left corner showing “D 25” and “E 26” controls (both with creases in selvedge), fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £680+
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Three Pence
876
876
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The mint 3d. collection comprising two lower left corner blocks of six, one with inverted watermark and showing “G 27” control, the other with right 3 broken and showing “K 29” control, and four blocks of four, two from the lower left corner showing “B 24” and “E 26” controls (both with creases in selvedge), fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £750+
£200-250
May 3, 2012 - London
Four Pence
877 877
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4d. grey-green, three lower left corner blocks of four showing “C 25”, “E 26” and “X 35” (left margin missing) controls, and a lower left corner strip of three with “W 35” control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £250+`
£70-90
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Five Pence
879 878
878 879
刂+ អ
5d. brown lower left corner block of four with “T 33” control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N40, £350
£100-120
刂
5d. brown lower left corner strip of three with “T 33” control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N40, £350
£100-120
880 880 881
刂អ B
刂
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881
5d. brown lower left corner block of six from the Waterlow printing showing “U 34” control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N40, £550
£180-220
5d. brown lower left corner strip of three from the Waterlow printing showing “U 34” control, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. Spec. N40, £550
£150-180
May 3, 2012 - London
882
882 883
刂
刂
Ex 883 5d. brown lower left corner pair from the Waterlow printing showing “U 34” control, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. Spec. N40, £550
£150-180
The mint 5d. collection comprising corner control block of six, strips of three (3, one a Harrison printing - “V 34”) and pairs (2), and singles (7 including one overprinted “SPECIMEN” - Type 23, one with inverted watermark and one from the Harrison printing with “U 34” control), fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £900+
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Ex 884 884
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The mint 6d. collection comprising chalk-surfaced paper lower left corner block of six (watermark inverted) and strips of three (2, one with watermark inverted)) with control, a block of four and singles (4, one with watermark inverted and showing control), and ordinary paper lower left corner control blocks of six and four (5, one with margin missing at left), strip of three plus singles (2), a block of four with watermark inverted and two singles, one overprinted Type 32 “SPECIMEN” (faded). A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £3,600+
£600-800
May 3, 2012 - London
Nine Pence
Ex 885 885
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The mint 9d. collection comprising lower left corner blocks of six and four (2, one with margin missing at left) and a strip of three with controls, a marginal block of four with watermark inverted and singles (2, one overprinted “SPECIMEN” - Type 23), fine mint. S.G. Spec. cat. £1,100+
£400-500 Page 125
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Ten Pence
886
886 887
刂
刂
10d. turquoise-blue lower left corner strip of three from the Waterlow printing showing “U 34” control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N44, £750
£250-300
10d. turquoise-blue lower left corner strip of three from the Waterlow printing showing “U 34” control, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. Spec. N44, £750
£250-300
888
888 889
刂
刂
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887
889
10d. turquoise-blue marginal single from the Waterlow printing showing “U 34” control, hinge remnant, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N44, £750
£200-250
10d. turquoise-blue lower left corner strip of three from the Harrison printing showing “U 34” control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N44, £200
£60-80
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 890 890
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The mint 10d. collection comprising lower left corner blocks of six (2) and four (2, one from the Harrison printing), strips of three (10, two from the Harrison printing), pairs (2, one from the Harrison printing) plus marginal singles (3) all showing controls, blocks of four (2), pair (Harrison printing) and singles (3, one imperforate and overprinted “SPECIMEN” - Type 23). A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £3,500+
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One Shilling
892
891
891 892
刂
刂
1/- bistre-brown lower left corner pair from the Waterlow printing with “U 34” control, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). S.G. Spec. N45, £500
£150-180
1/- bistre-brown lower left corner pair from the Waterlow printing with “U 34” control, creases in selvedge, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. Spec. N45, £500
£150-180
893
893 894
刂
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894
1/- bistre-brown lower left corner pair from the Waterlow printing with “U 34” control, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N45, £500
£150-180
1/- bistre-brown marginal single from the Waterlow printing with “U 34” control, small repaired tear at bottom of selvedge, otherwise fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. Spec. N45, £500
£120-150
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 895
895
刂
The mint 1/- collection comprising lower left corner blocks of six (11) and four (4, one from the Harrison printing; one with margin missing at left) and strips of three (7, four from the Harrison printing) all showing controls, and singles (2, one imperforate and overprinted “SPECIMEN” - Type 23). A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £3,000+
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Harrison Trials for the Portrait Using the Halfpence Frame
896
Design Type C from a photograph by W. & D. Downey 896
ᔛ P E ᔛ
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11⁄ 2d. in green, red and in brown on ordinary paper, each in a vertical pair perforated on gummed paper and affixed vertically to piece of card, and similarly on coated paper (the green imperf.), fine. Extremely rare. Cat. £24,000
£8,000-10,000
May 3, 2012 - London
897
Design Type D from a portrait by Lafayette 897
ᔛ P E ᔛ
11⁄ 2d. in green, red and in brown on ordinary paper, each in a vertical pair perforated on gummed paper and affixed vertically to piece of card, and similarly on coated paper (the brown imperf.), fine. Extremely rare. Cat. £24,000
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Design Type E from a portrait by Vandyk 898
ᔛ P E ᔛ
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11⁄ 2d. in green, red and in brown on ordinary paper, each in a vertical pair perforated on gummed paper and affixed vertically to piece of card, and similarly on coated paper, fine. Extremely rare. Cat. £24,000
£8,000-10,000
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899
Design Type F from a photograph by W. & B. Downey (Three-Quarter Face Head) 899
ᔛ P E ᔛ
11⁄ 2d. in green, red and in brown on ordinary paper, each in a vertical pair perforated on gummed paper and affixed vertically to piece of card, fine. Extremely rare. Cat. £12,000
£4,000-5,000
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Design Type G from a photograph by W. & B. Downey (Profile Medal Head) 900
ᔛ P E ᔛ
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11⁄ 2d. in green, red and in brown on ordinary paper, each in a vertical pair perforated on gummed paper and affixed vertically to piece of card, and similarly on coated paper, fine. Extremely rare. Cat. £24,000
£8,000-10,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Trials for Photogravure Stamps with the Approved Head
Ex 901
Imperforate on Unwatermarked Paper 901
ᔛ P E ᔛ
1d., 11⁄ 2d. and 4d. lower left corner pairs on glazed ungummed paper in red, emeraldgreen, royal blue, bright magenta and purple, fine. Cat. £22,500
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1d., 11⁄ 2d. and 4d. lower left corner pairs on ordinary ungummed paper in red, pearlgreen, emerald-green, royal blue, dull lilac and brown, fine. Cat. £21,000
£3,000-4,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Imprimaturs from the National Postal Museum Archives
903 903
ᔛ P
Small Format 1⁄ 2d. to 1/- set of eleven, Intermediate Format 1⁄ 2d., 1d., 11⁄ 2d. and 2d., and Large Format 11⁄ 2 d., all with margin at left, unmounted mint with “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” h.s. on reverse. A very rare and most attractive set
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905
904 904 905
ᔛ អ E+
1d. scarlet imperforate block of four, similar to that issued but with large head, on gummed Block Cypher watermarked paper, some minor gum creases, fine. Cat. £720
£200-250
ᔛ E
1d. scarlet imperforate marginal strip of four, similar to that issued but with large head, on gummed Block Cypher watermarked paper, some minor gum creases, fine. Cat. £720
£200-250
Colour Trials
907
908
906
906
907 908
ᔛ P
11⁄ 2d. (large format) in ultramarine (horizontal crease), deep grey-green (hinge remnant) and scarlet, each an imperforate pair on gummed Block Cypher watermarked paper, fine. Cat. £900
£200-250
ᔛ P+ អ
11⁄ 2d. (large format) imperforate block of four in red-brown on gummed Block Cypher watermarked paper, fine. Cat. £800
£250-300
ᔛ P+ អ
11⁄ 2d. (large format) imperforate block of four in red-brown on gummed Block Cypher watermarked paper, fine. Cat. £800
£250-300
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Specimen Stamps
909 909 910 911 912 913 914
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
910
911
912
913
914
3d. violet overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 30), without gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N57s, unpriced
£200-250
4d. grey-green overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), without gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N58s, £650
£200-250
5d. yellow-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), without gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N59s, £650
£200-250
9d. olive-green overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), without gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N60s, £650
£200-250
10d. turquoise-blue overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), without gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N61s, £650
£200-250
1/- bistre-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), without gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N62t, £650
£200-250
Issued Stamps
916 915
916
915
917
刂
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
917
1
⁄ 2 d. green (small format), a vertical strip of three with margin at top, the upper two rows of perforations showing major misplacement upwards, and the bottom stamp imperforate 6mm. at foot, fine mint
£150-200
1d. scarlet (large format), a block of four with watermark inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N48a, £700
£200-250
11⁄ 2 d. red-brown (large format) block of four, variety watermark inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N51a, £1,000
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918
919
920
刂+ អ
刂
刂
919
11⁄ 2d. red-brown (intermediate format) block of four showing major perforation error - the perforating machine having “jumped” which leaves the top pair with 9mm. of vertical perfs at top and the lower pair imperforate on three sides, fine mint, the lower pair unmounted. S.G. Spec. N52c, £7,600+
£3,000-3,500
11⁄ 2 d. red-brown (intermediate format) vertical pair, the lower stamp variety imperforate three sides, the upper stamp with heavy hinge remnants otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N52c, £2,500
£600-800
11⁄ 2d. red-brown (small format) horizontal pair with small portion of the stamps below, variety imperforate at foot, the right stamp with tiny thin spot otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N33 var
£300-350
921
921 922
刂
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922
2d. orange (intermediate format), an imperforate horizontal pair, cut very close at foot, fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N54a, £4,750
£1,000-1,200
2d. orange (intermediate format), an imperforate horizontal pair, cut close at top and at right, fine and very lightly mounted mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N54a, £4,750
£1,200-1,500
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The Unique Double Impression
923
923
á”›
1/- bistre-brown, variety double impression, lightly cancelled, fine. Extremely rare and probably unique. S.G. Spec. N62a, unpriced
ÂŁ5,000-6,000
LITERATURE: This stamp is illustrated on page 162 of Stanley Gibbons Great Britain
Specialised Catalogue Volume 2 (13th Edition)
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The mint balance of the issue including 1⁄ 2d. to 1/- set of eleven in unmounted blocks of four, a good range of singles with controls (42), 1⁄ 2d. top right corner block of four (and a used block) showing horn variety (both varieties with thin), 1d. essay imperforate pair with large head on gummed watermarked paper and 2d. intermediate and small (2) format lower left corner blocks of six. A fine lot.
£800-1,000
May 3, 2012 - London
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925 925
ᔛ C
A piece of watermarked paper (125x130mm.) from the upper right corner of the sheet, showing six impressions of the the single cypher watermark, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), and showing part “(POST)AGE” marginal watermark; also a row of four stamp-sized perforated blanks from the top of a sheet of 5/watermarked “POSTAGE” and stated to be a perforation trial. (2 items)
£800-1,000
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Bromides of Bertram Mackennals Original Design
926
926
á”› E
The bromide of the original large size design (160x96mm.) mounted on thick card. Probably unique PROVENANCE:
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ÂŁ15,000-20,000
May 3, 2012 - London
927 927
ᔛ E
A bromide taken after improvements to the lines of shading of the background, Union Jack etc., reduced to stamp-size, on photographic paper (108x83mm.) marked, on reverse in pencil, “for Mackennal” and “RM 15..3.11”, fine
£10,000-12,000
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928
928
ᔛ E
A stamp-size bromide taken after strengthening most of the lines, dated “30 11” on reverse in pencil. R.P.S. Certificate (1980)
MARCH
£3,000-4,000
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Original Master Die Proofs
Stage 2
Upper garlands completed; incomplete circles on top frame line; centre horse’s head and Britannia’s arms, dress and foot unshaded; dark horse has ring of white around the mouth and only light shading to hoof
929 929
ᔛ P
In brown on thick card (102x77mm., fine
£20,000-25,000
930 930
ᔛ P
In grey-blue on thick card (93x69mm.), very fine PROVENANCE:
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£25,000-30,000
May 3, 2012 - London
931
931
ᔛ P
In deep greyish indigo-blue on laid paper (65x77mm.), watermarked “BRITISH very fine
MAK(E)”,
£20,000-25,000
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Stage 4
All circles except the first now completed; Britannia’s foot shaded and fine shading added to her dress; dark horse’s head further shaded but hoof is unchanged
932
932
P ᔛ
In brown, carmine (dated “9.13.12” in pencil), indigo and in green, each on thick card, fine. A magnificent set of four proofs in the colours proposed for the four denominations £120,000-150,000 PROVENANCE:
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Stage 5
The first circle is still uncompleted; the dark horse’s hoof is now shaded; the bottom frame line at left is missing
933 933
ᔛ P
In sepia on thick card (100x75mm.), dated “9.12.21” (“21” in error for “12”) and marked “38mm x 22”, both in pencil, very fine
£20,000-25,000
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934
934
ᔛ P
In chestnut on thick card (98x74mm.), dated “9.12.” and marked “38mm x 22”, both in pencil, some slight soiling clear of proof, otherwise very fine
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935 935 935
ᔛ P
In indigo on thick card (98x73mm.), very fine
£20,000-25,000
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936
936
ᔛ P
In dull green on thick card (96x70mm.), dated “9.21.12” in pencil, very fine PROVENANCE:
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£25,000-30,000
May 3, 2012 - London
937
937
ᔛ P
A colour trial in ultramarine pulled from the stage 5a Master Die but showing slightly different lines at right of the Union Jack, on thin wove paper (112x71mm.), showing engraved “M” at top, numbered “656”, marked “From Master Pallet, Waterlow’s Ink” and dated “28.1.13”, fine and extremely rare
£20,000-25,000
PROVENANCE:
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Stage 6
Blank shield. Outer frameline and all circles at top removed
938 938
ᔛ P
In blue on thick card with 1-2mm. margins, showing zig-zag line in shield, fine and a very rare proof
£6,000-8,000
PROVENANCE:
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939 939
ᔛ P
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In indigo-black with pale colouring around frame and zig-zag line in shield, on esparato paper (95x64mm.), some creases though very rare
£6,000-8,000
May 3, 2012 - London
940
940 RᔛP
1973 reprint by Bradbury Wilkinson in deep blue on laid paper (89x64mm.), affixed to B.W card (153x190mm), fine; also an example of the 1973 BPE miniature sheet. S.G. Spec. cat. £15,000
£6,000-8,000
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Two Shillings and Six Pence
941
Die Proof 941
ᔛ P
2/6d. die proof (state b) in dull blue-green on thin wove paper (113x70mm.), showing engraved “3” above proof, surrounded by outer frame line outside of which is engraved “4M”, marked “Waterlow Ink” in pencil, dated “28.1.13” and numbered “623” on reverse. A magnificent proof PROVENANCE:
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£20,000-25,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Imperforate Plate Proofs
The following eight lots are on thin plate-glazed paper without gum or watermark
943 942 944 942
ᔛ P
In red, marginal from the left of the sheet, fine. Cat. from £4,800
£1,200-1,500
943
ᔛ P
In red, cut close at top right, some very light creases otherwise fine. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200
944
ᔛ P
In red, a lower left corner example with ink date “28.1.13” at left; some creases one of which has resulted in a tear in the left margin. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200
945
945
ᔛ P+ អ
In blue, a block of four, some creasing or wrinkling not affecting appearance, otherwise fine. Cat. from £19,200
£6,000-8,000
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946 946
ᔛ P+ អ
In green, a block of four with margin at left showing part guide cross; minor wrinkle at top left otherwise fine. Cat. from £19,200
£6,000-8,000
948
947
949 947
ᔛ P
In green, a lower left corner example with ink date “28.1.13” in left margin, light crease in selvedge otherwise fine. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200 £1,000-1,200
948
ᔛ P
In brown, fine. Cat. from £4,800
949
ᔛ P
In black with margin at right, two tiny creases in margin at top and vertical crease in selvedge, otherwise very fine. Cat. from £4,800 PROVENANCE:
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£800-1,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Imperforate Plate Proofs
The following eight lots are on thicker wove paper paper without gum or watermark
950
951
952
950
ᔛ P
In deep carmine, fine. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200
951
P ᔛ
In deep carmine, fine. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200
952
ᔛ P
In carmine partially affixed to piece of thin card, fine. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200
953
955 954
953
ᔛ P
954
In vermilion, fine. Cat. from £4,800 In orange-chrome with sheet margin at foot showing part guide cross, light diagonal crease not affecting appearance. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200 £800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
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ᔛ P
In olive-green, small corner crease not affecting appearance, otherwise fine. Cat. from £4,800
£800-1,000
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956
956
ᔛ P
957
In ultramarine with sheet margin at right, fine. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
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ᔛ P
In purple-brown, very fine. Cat. from £4,800
£1,000-1,200
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958
958
ᔛ P
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In green, on thin card taken after the plate had been cleaned, a horizontal pair with sheet margin at right, fine. Cat. £10,000
£5,000-6,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Imperforate Colour Trials
959
959
ᔛ P
In green with 2-3mm. margins, affixed to card (114x77mm.) marked “WATERLOW BROS. & LAYTON, LTD.” and dated “30.4.13”, fine. Cat. £18,000
£8,000-10,000
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The following sixteen lots are on ungummed paper watermarked “JAS
961
960
960
ᔛ P
WRIGLEY LD-219”
962
In vermilion, pinhole at right and some creasing/wrinkling, otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1974). Cat. from £4,750
£800-1,000
961
ᔛ P
In orange, fine. Cat. from £4,750
£1,000-1,200
962
ᔛ P
In orange. Cat. from £4,750
£1,000-1,200
964
963
965 966 ᔛ P+ អ
In black, a block of four with guide cross in margin at left, one with small light stain on reverse, otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1975). Cat. from £19,000
£4,000-5,000
964
ᔛ P
In black, fine. Cat. from £4,750
£1,000-1,200
965
ᔛ P
In black, fine. Cat. from £4,750
£1,000-1,200
966
ᔛ P
In olive-green, tiny tear in margin at bottom right, otherwise fine. Cat. from £4,750
963
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£800-1,000
May 3, 2012 - London
968
967 967
P ᔛ
In blue-green, thinned. Cat. from £4,750
968
ᔛ P
In bright blue, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1977). Cat. from £4,750
969
ᔛ P
In bright blue, cut close at foot, horizontal crease at foot otherwise fine. Cat. from £4,750
970
969
£600-800 £1,000-1,200 £500-600
971 972
970
ᔛ P
In ultramarine, fine. Cat. from £4,750
£1,000-1,200
971
ᔛ P
In ultramarine, fine. Cat. from £4,750
£1,000-1,200
972
ᔛ P
In greenish blue with sheet margin at foot showing part guide cross, light diagonal crease in selvedge otherwise fine. Cat. from £4,750
£1,000-1,200
973
974
973
ᔛ P
In greenish blue, fine. Cat. from £4,750
974
ᔛ P
In sepia-brown, light horizontal crease not affecting appearance. Cat. from £4,750
975
ᔛ P
In deep brown-purple, fine. Cat. from £4,750
975
£1,000-1,200 £800-1,000 £1,000-1,200
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The following twelve lots are all on ungummed paper without watermark
976
977
976
ᔛ P
2/6d. bright brown, centred to top, fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
977
ᔛ P
2/6d. bright blue, centred to top, fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
978
979
978
ᔛ P
2/6d. bright blue, centred to upper left, fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
979
ᔛ P
2/6d. magenta, well-centered, fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
980
981
980
ᔛ P
2/6d. magenta, fairly well-centred, fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
981
ᔛ P
2/6d. sepia, centred to upper right, fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
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982
983
982
ᔛ P
2/6d. carmine, fairly well-centred, fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
983
ᔛ P
2/6d. vermilion, centred slightly to upper left, one short perf at foot, otherwise fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
984
985
984
ᔛ P
2/6d. indigo, centred to upper left, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1979). Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
985
ᔛ P
2/6d. indigo, centred to upper left; pencil manuscript in the lower left corner “38.25 22.25”, fine. Cat. £12,500
£4,000-5,000
987
986
986 987
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
2/6d. green, an upper right corner example, centred to left, a few shortish perfs at foot, otherwise fine. Cat. £12,500
£5,000-6,000
2/6d. green, centred to left, a few shortish perfs at foot, otherwise fine. Cat. £12,500
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988
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 988
ᔛ S
2/6d. deep sepia-brown, 5/- rose-carmine, 10/- indigo-blue and £1 green, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26) and additionally diagonally handstamped “COLONIAS” in violet, some small faults, otherwise fine with gum. Each with R.P.S. Certificate (1978) stating “Genuine - Status unknown”
£2,000-2,500
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989
989 990 991
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ C
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990
991
2/6d. sepia-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), large part original gum, one short perf at top otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N63s, £600
£150-180
2/6d. sepia-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 29), large part original gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N63t, £1,250
£400-500
2/6d. sepia-brown overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24) and showing re-entry (R. 2/1), large part original gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1977). S.G. Spec. N63a/u
£400-500
May 3, 2012 - London
992
994
993
992 993
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
2/6d. sepia-brown overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), large part original gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N63u, £750
£200-250
2/6d. sepia-brown vertical pair, both overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 27), large part original gum, both with some short perfs otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N63v, £4,400
£600-800
Issued Stamps 994
刂
2/6d. very deep sepia-brown (Vandyke brown), fresh mint with excellent perfs, minor discolouration on gum, otherwise fine. A striking shade. S.G. Spec. N63(1), £2,000
£700-900
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995
996
995
刂
2/6d. deep sepia-brown, very lightly mounted, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N63(2), £750
£250-300
996
刂
2/6d. sepia-brown showing re-entry (R. 2/1), large part original gum, fine. S.G. Spec. N63(3)a, £1,500
£500-600
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997 997
刂+ អ
2/6d. sepia-brown on ribbed paper, a top left corner block of four, well-centred and of excellent colour, a few split perfs at lower left otherwise exceptionally fine and fresh mint. S.G. N63(3)b, £2,400+
£1,000-1,200
998 998
刂 ᔛ
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2/6d. sepia-brown with small part of sheet margin at top left, variety double perfs at left and at top, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N63(3)var
£200-250
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999 999
The balance of the 2/6d. values, comprising deep sepia-brown mint (2) and used (3), and sepia-brown mint (3, one with minor re-entry - B.P.A. certificate, 1949) and used (3); generally fine. S.G. Spec. cat. ÂŁ2,195
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Two Shillings and Six Pence 1915 De La Rue Imperforate Colour Trials The following six lots are all on gummed watermarked paper
1001
1000
1000
1001 1002
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
2/6d. deep yellow-brown vertical pair with large part gum; small thin and horizontal crease between, and small short crease at lower right, otherwise fine. Cat. from £1,800
£300-400
2/6d. deep yellow-brown, large part gum, two light creases neither affecting fine appearance. R.P.S. Certificate (1968). Cat. from £900
£200-250
2/6d. yellow-brown vertical pair with part margin at right showing small part of guide cross, large part gum, very fine. Cat. from £1,800
£400-500
1003
1003 1004 1005
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
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1002
1004
1005
2/6d. pale yellow-brown vertical pair, large part gum, both with gum crease not affecting fine appearance. Cat. from £1,800
£400-500
2/6d. pale yellow-brown vertical pair, large part gum, heavy horizontal crease between. Cat. from £1,800
£200-250
2/6d. bright yellow-brown vertical pair, large part gum, very fine. Cat. from £1,800
£500-600
May 3, 2012 - London
1006
Imprimaturs from the National Postal Museum Archives 1006
ᔛ P+ អ
2/6d. grey-brown on greyish paper, 5/- bright carmine and 10/- blue, the unique in private hands set in top left corner blocks of four, each stamp with “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” h.s. on reverse. A magnificent and spectacular set
£30,000-40,000
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1007
1008
1009
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1007 1008
ᔛ S
ᔛ អ C+
2/6d. yellow-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), large part gum, fairly wellcentred, light crease at lower left otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N64s, £1,200
£300-400
2/6d. yellow-brown, a lower left corner block of four, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), large part gum, the upper left stamp with some short perfs, otherwise very fine and fresh. S.G. Spec. N64t, £4,800+
£2,000-2,500
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ᔛ C
2/6d. yellow-brown overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), large part gum, wellcentred, fine and fresh. S.G. Spec. N64t, £1,200
1011
Issued Stamps 1010
1011
1012
刂
刂 ᔛ
刂
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£400-500
1012
1010
2/6d. grey-brown vertical pair, the lower stamp showing re-entry (R. 2/1), unused with large part original gum and well-centred, the lower stamp with some short perfs and purple marks on gum. S.G. Spec. N64(3)a, £2,150
£350-450
2/6d. grey-brown (worn plate), variety no watermark, centred to lower right, two light creases not affecting appearance, otherwise fine unmounted mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1989). S.G. Spec. N64(3)c, £8,000
£2,500-3,000
2/6d. grey-brown (worn plate), margin at left, variety watermark inverted, centre to foot, fine mint. S.G. N64(3)f, £850
£300-400
May 3, 2012 - London
1013 1013
刂 ᔛ
2/6d. dark brown, a top right corner pair, two small corner creases in selvedge, otherwise fresh and fine mint, the stamps unmounted. S.G. Spec. N64(4), £1,300
£400-500
1014
1015
1014
刂 ᔛ
2/6d. dark brown (slightly worn plate), a lower left corner pair showing partial offset impressions on reverse (most unusual on this issue), the left stamp with minor creases, otherwise fine mint and mounted in selvedge only. S.G. Spec. N64(4)var
£400-500
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刂
2/6d. dark brown (worn plate), a lower right corner vertical pair, the lower stamp showing re-entry (R. 10/4), fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N64(4), £700+
£250-300
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1016 1016
刂 ᔛ
2/6d. yellow-brown, a lower left corner example, variety no watermark, wellcentred, fresh and fine unmounted mint. Very rare. S.G. Spec. N64(6)c, £8,000
£4,000-5,000
1017 1017
刂 ᔛ
2/6d. deep yellow-brown with part margin at right, variety watermark inverted and misplaced, an exceptionally fine, fresh, well-centred, unmounted mint example. S.G. Spec. N64(5)f, £2,200
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
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1018 1018 1019
刂 ᔛ
刂
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1019
2/6d. yellow-brown, variety watermark inverted, minor gum crease otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N64(6)f, £1,700
£500-600
2/6d. yellow-brown, variety watermark inverted, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N64(6)f, £850
£250-300
May 3, 2012 - London
1020
1020
刂+ ᔛ អ
2/6d. yellow-brown, a lower right corner block of four, variety watermark reversed and misplaced, well-centred,, a few very minor gum creases, otherwise very fine and fresh unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N64(6)g, £6,800+
1021
£3,000-4,000
1023 1022
1021 1022
1023
刂
刂 ᔛ
刂
2/6d. yellow-brown, variety watermark reversed, well-centred, fine mint. S.G. N64(6)g, £800
£200-250
2/6d. yellow-brown, a lower left corner example, variety watermark reversed and misplaced, well-centred, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N64(6)g, £1,700
£500-600
2/6d. pale yellow-brown showing “AGE” of “POSTAGE” watermark, well-centred, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N64(7)ya, unpriced
£250-300
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1024 1024
刂
2/6d. cinnamon-brown, a top right corner example, centred to top, fresh colour, creased corner perf otherwise fine mint. S.G. N64(9), £2,000
£500-600
1025
1025
刂+ អ
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2/6d. cinnamon-brown, a top right corner block of four, the upper right stamp showing double impression in “2/6” and “CROWN”, diagonal crease across corner of upper right stamp, perf fault in margin at left and black “arrow” indicator affixed to margin at right, nevertheless an attractive multiple. S.G. Spec. N64(9)var
£3,000-3,500
May 3, 2012 - London
1026
1026
刂+ អ
2/6d. very deep brown block of four with margin at right, variety watermark inverted and misplaced, centred to right, lovely colour, fresh and fine mint. S.G. N64(11)f, £6,800+
1027
1027
1028
刂
刂 ᔛ
£3,000-4,000
1028
2/6d. very deep brown, margin at right, variety watermark inverted and misplaced, a few short perfs at top right, otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1968). S.G. Spec. N64(11)f, £2,200
£450-550
2/6d. very deep brown with watermark upright, margin at left, well-centred, fresh and fine unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec. N64(11), £2,800
£1,000-1,200
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1029
1029
刂
2/6d. sepia (“seal brown”), variety watermark inverted, well-centred, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N64(13)f, £850
1030
1030 1031
刂 ᔛ
刂
£250-300
1031
2/6d. sepia (“seal brown”), margin at right, variety watermark inverted, wellcentred, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N64(13)f, £1,700
£500-600
2/6d. sepia (“seal brown”), variety watermark reversed, well-centred, fresh and fine mint. S.G. N64(13)g, £850
£250-300
1032
1032
刂
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2/6d. sepia (“seal” brown), a horizontal strip of four showing complete “POSTAGE” watermark, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N64(13)yb, from £8,500
£3,000-4,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 1033 1033
The balance of the 2/6d. values in a fine range of shades comprising (owner’s identification) grey-brown (2), pale brown (4, one used), deep yellow-brown (6, one used), yellow-brown (4, one used), pale yellow-brown, pale brown worn plate (8 including a block of four, and one used), bright yellow-brown (2), sepia (6, one used) and blackish brown (3, two with watermark reversed); condition generally good to fine. Cat. £13,000+
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1034
Imprimaturs from the National Postal Museum Archives 1034
ᔛ P+ អ
2/6d. olive-brown, 5/- rose-carmine and 10/- dull grey-blue, each in an upper right corner block of four, first printing on dry paper (1926), each stamp with “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” h.s. on reverse, and the stamps unmounted; some marginal faults and the 5/- and 10/- both with one stamp creased, otherwise fresh and fine PROVENANCE:
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£30,000-40,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1035
1036
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1035 1036
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
2/6d. overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fairly well-centred, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N65y, unpriced
£250-300
2/6d. with margin at right, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 32), fairly well-centred, brown paper adhereing to reverse, otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. Spec. N65za, £4,000
£1,200-1,500
1037
1037
1038
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
1038
2/6d. overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), centred to foot, a little gum toned and with horizontal crease which is barely noticeable from face. Scarce. S.G. Spec. N65zc, £1,500
£250-300
2/6d. overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), centred to foot, part original gum, thinned. S.G. Spec. N65zc, £1,500
£150-180
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1039 1039
ᔛ អ C+
2/6d., 5/- and 10/- blocks of four, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 33), the 2/6d. from the upper left and the 5/- with margin at right, very fresh with gum (stamps unmounted); the 5/- with some imperfections and the 10/- with one stamp with two tiny tone spots on gum, otherwise very fine. Cat. £27,000 PROVENANCE:
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£6,000-8,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1040 1040 1041 1042
ᔛ S ᔛ C
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
1041
1042
2/6d. overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23) and “CANCELLED” (Type 24), wellcentred, minor gum crease, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N65ze, £4,000
£1,500-1,800
2/6d. reddish brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), some hinge remnants, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N65(4)x, £900
£250-300
2/6d. reddish brown handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 31) in black, well-centred, very minor gum crease, fresh and fine. Very scarce. S.G. Spec. N65(4)z, £1,200
£400-500
1043
1045
1044 1043
1044
1045
ᔛ S
ᔛ S អ B
ᔛ S
2/6d. reddish brown handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 31) in black, centred slightly to upper left, a little gum toned and with two small tone spots. Very scarce. S.G. Spec. N65(4)z, £1,200
£250-300
2/6d. reddish brown two complete horizontal rows with margins at ends, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), the lower row with light horizontal crease, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N65(4)zb, £3,200+
£800-1,000
2/6d. pale brown handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 31) in black, well-centred, a fraction gum toned and light traces of tone spots at right, otherwise fine. Very scarce. S.G. Spec. N65(5)z, £1,200
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1046
“CANCELLED” (Type 24) 1046
ᔛ P ᔛ អ C+
2/6d. block of four with wide sheet margin at left, folded horizontally between stamps and with vertical crease in margin, otherwise fresh and fine lightly mounted mint. Cat. £3,900+
£1,200-1,500
1047
1047
ᔛ P ᔛ អ C+
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2/6d. block of four with wide sheet margin at right, folded horizontally between and the lower left stamp with corner fault at upper right, otherwise fine and lightly mounted mint. Cat. £390
£1,000-1,200
May 3, 2012 - London
1048 1048
ᔛ P ᔛ C
2/6d., a lower left corner example with wide sheet margins showing marginal guide lines and small part of plate mounting screw mark at foot, fresh and fine, the stamp unmounted. Cat. £650
£200-250
1049
Issued Stamps 1049
刂+ អ
2/6d. olive-brown, a top left corner block of four, centred to upper left, margin slightly trimmed at top, some gum creases/wrinkles, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N65(1), £600
£150-180
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1050 1050
刂+ អ
2/6d. olive-brown upper right corner block of four, the lower pair with some minor gum creases/wrinkles, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N65(1), £600
£200-250
1051 1051
刂+ អ
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2/6d. olive-brown, a lower left corner block of four, centred to upper left, fresh and fine mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N65(1), £600
£200-250
May 3, 2012 - London
1052 1052
刂 ᔛ
2/6d. olive-brown, an upper left corner vertical pair, the upper stamp showing reentry (Pl. 2/4L, State 1, R. 1/1), fresh and fine mint, the stamps unmounted. S.G. Spec. N65(1)e, £1,125
£400-500
1053
1054
1053 1054
刂
刂+ អ
2/6d. chocolate-brown, an imperforate example with good to large margins, regummed, fine. Sold “as is”. B.P.A. Certificate (1988). S.G. Spec. N65(3) Var.
£100-150
2/6d. reddish brown, a block of four on ribbed paper, the upper left stamp with some short perfs, otherwise fresh and fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N65(4)v, £1,200
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1055
1055
刂
2/6d. reddish brown, a strip of four being the top row of the sheet with margins on ribbed paper, fresh and fine mint, two are unmounted. S.G. Spec. N65(4)v, £1,600
£500-600
1057 1056
1056 1057
刂
刂+ អ
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2/6d. reddish brown, a vertical strip of three with margin at left on ribbed paper, fresh and fine mint, the centre stamp unmounted. S.G. Spec. N65(4)v, £1,100
£400-500
2/6d. pale brown upper right corner block of four, the top right stamp showing reentry (R. 1/4), some paper adhereing to margin at top, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N65(5)c, £870
£250-300
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 1058 1058
The balance of the 2/6d. value including an imperforate plate proof block of four and singles (2, different shades) on buff paper (all with creases), a good range of shades (owner’s identification) comprising olive-brown mint (3, two with re-entry) and used (4), chocolate-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23; defective top right corner), mint (2) and used (15, one with perfin), reddish brown overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), mint (6, two with re-entry and one on ribbed paper) and used (12, one with re-entry) and pale brown mint (3) and used; condition generally good to fine.
£500-600 Page 187
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Five Shillings
1913 Waterlow & Layton
1059
Die Proofs 1059
ᔛ P
5/- die proof state (b) in deep grey-brown with guide lines around design still present, on thick card (66x70mm.), very fine
£20,000-25,000
1060 1060
ᔛ P
5/- die proof state (b) in deep grey-brown with guide lines around design reduced but still present, on thick card (94x70mm.), very fine PROVENANCE:
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£20,000-25,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1061 1061
ᔛ P
5/- die proof state (b) in deep grey-brown with guide lines around design reduced but still present, on thick card (70x48mm.), very fine
£20,000-25,000
1062 1062
ᔛ P
5/- die proof state (b) in indigo on card (94x70mm.), very fine
£20,000-25,000
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1063
1063
ᔛ P
5/- die proof state (b) in green on card (95x69mm.), very fine
£20,000-25,000
1064
1065 1066
1064
ᔛ P
5/- die proof state (b) in deep blue on thin paper, stamp-size, fine
£5,000-6,000
1065
ᔛ P
5/- die proof state (b) in green on thin paper, stamp-size, light crease not affecting fine appearance
£4,000-5,000
5/- die proof state (b) in chestnut-brown on thin paper (101x66mm.), fine
£5,000-6,000
1066
ᔛ P
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1067
1068
1069
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1067 1068 1069
ᔛ C
刂
ᔛ C
5/- rose-carmine overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), well-centred, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N66(1)t, £1,400
£400-500
5/- pale rose-carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), well-centred, light vertical gum crease not affecting fine appearance. S.G. Spec. N66(2)s, £750
£200-250
5/- pale rose-carmine vertical pair, both overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 27), centred to upper right,the odd short perf otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N66(2)u, £4,400
£1,500-1,800
1070
Issued Stamps 1070
刂+ អ
5/- carmine-red block of four, centred to left, fresh and fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. N66(3), £2,800
£800-1,000
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The balance of the 5/- value comprising rose-carmine used, pale rose-carmine mint (3) and used (2), and carmine-red used (2); condition generally fine. Cat. ÂŁ3,600
ÂŁ500-600
May 3, 2012 - London
1915 De La Rue
1072
1073
Cancelled Stamps 1072 1073
ᔛ C
ᔛ អ C+
5/- bright carmine overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), fairly well-centred, corner crease at lower left, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N67(1)t, £1,000
£200-250
5/- carmine lower left corner block of four, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), very fine and fresh mint, the stamps unmounted. S.G. Spec. N67(2)t, £4,000+
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
H. Shaida, April 1993
1075
1074
Issued Stamps 1074
刂+ អ
5/- bright carmine block of four, fresh and fine mint. S.G. N67(1), £1,700+
£600-800
1075
刂
5/- bright carmine, centred slightly to upper left, a few shortish perfs otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N67(1), £425
£100-120
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1076
1076 1077 1078
刂
刂
刂
1077
1078
5/- bright carmine with margin at left, variety watermark reversed and misplaced, centred to left, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N67(1)c, £3,750
£1,200-1,500
5/- bright carmine showing variety watermark inverted and “PO” of “POSTAGE”, centred slightly to upper left, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N67(1)c, £3,750
£1,200-1,500
5/- bright carmine showing the tops of “OST” of “POSTAGE” in watermark, wellcentred, fresh and fine mint. S.G. N67(1)
£120-150
1079
1079
刂+ ᔛ អ
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5/- carmine, a corner block of four from the upper right, fresh and fine mint, the stamps unmounted. R.P.S. Certificate (1976). S.G. Spec. N67(2), £4,400
£2,000-2,500
May 3, 2012 - London
1080
1080
刂 ᔛ
5/- carmine, a lower left corner example, variety no watermark, centred to left, crossed by diagonal gum crease at lower left, otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. Extremely rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1967). S.G. Spec. N67(1)a, £12,000+
£5,000-6,000
PROVENANCE:
H. Shaida, April 1993
1081
1081
刂 ᔛ
5/- carmine, variety watermark inverted, centred to right, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N67(2)b, £6,500.
£3,000-4,000
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ᔛអ B
5/- pale carmine (worn plate) block of ten (2x5), each cancelled by “LONDON/13 APR 16” datestamps, some split perfs, fine. S.G. Spec. N67(3), £4,500 £1,500-1,800
1082
1083
The balance of the 5/values comprising bright carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23) and mint (2), carmine mint and used (2), and pale carmine (worn plate) mint (3) and used (2); condition generally fine. Cat. £5,900 £1,000-1,200
1083 www.spink.com
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1919 Bradbury, Wilkinson
1084
1085
1086
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1084
1085 1086
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
5/- rose-carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), well-centred and with large part original gum; light horizontal crease and a few small thins, none of which affects fine appearance. S.G. Spec. N68(1)sa, £1,100
£150-180
5/- rose-carmine handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 31) in violet, fairly well-centred, a few short perfs, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N68(1)u, £1,100
£250-300
5/- rose-carmine handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 31) in violet, centred to lower left, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N68(1)u, £1,100
£300-400
1087
1087
1088
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
5/- rose-carmine with margin at right, handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 33), fairly well-centred, brown paper adhereing to reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N68(1)v, £2,250
£500-600
5/- rose-carmine overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), centred to left, horizontal crease and small gum thin towards foot, neither of which significantly affects appearance. S.G. Spec. N68(1)x, £2,250
£350-450
1089 1089 1090
ᔛ C
ᔛ S ᔛ C
1088
1090
5/- rose-carmine overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), centred to left, part gum, thinned. S.G. Spec. N68(1)x, £2,250
£200-250
5/- rose-carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” (TYPE 23) AND “CANCELLED” (Type 34), well-centred, very minor gum crease, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. N68(1)z, £3,000
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1091
1091
ᔛ អ C+
5/- rose-carmine, a block of four with margin at right, fresh and fine mint, the lower pair unmounted. Cat. £4,800+
£2,000-2,500
1092 1092
ᔛ អ C+
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5/- rose-carmine, a block of four with margin at right showing guide cross, the upper pair with horizontal crease not affecting fine appearance, the lower pair unmounted. Cat. £4,800+
£1,200-1,500
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1093
Issued Stamps 1093
刂អ B
5/- rose-carmine, a bright shade, a block of eight (4x2) being the top two rows of the sheet with margins, the upper row unmounted (one with small faint tone spot on gum), very fine and fresh mint. S.G. Spec. N68(1), £3,120+
£1,200-1,500
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H. Shaida, April 1993
1095
1094 1096 1094 1095 1096
刂+ អ
5/- bright carmine lower left corner block of four, fresh and fine mint, the lower pair unmounted. S,G. Spec. N68(1), £1,560
£600-800
刂
5/- rose-carmine, variety ribbed paper, centred to foot, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N68(1)a, £750
£200-250
5/- lake-red, a most distinctive uncatalogued shade, a fine fresh unmounted mint vertical pair, usual gum wrinkles. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1987)
£2,000-3,000
刂 ᔛ
PROVENANCE:
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The balance of the 5/- value comprising rough imperforate plate proofs on buff paper (2 blocks of four and 2 vertical pairs), experimental printing overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), rose-carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26 - defective top right corner), mint (4) and used (12 including a block of four), rose-red handstamped “SPECIMEN” (2, Type 31), mint (3) and used (4); condition generally good to fine. Cat. £8,400+
£1,500-1,800
May 3, 2012 - London
Ten Shillings 1913 Waterlow & Layton
1098
Die Proofs 1098
ᔛ P
10/- die proof state (b) in deep green, on thick card (74x70mm.) with engraved “2” above design and numbered “092” at top right, very fine and rare
£20,000-25,000
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The Magnificent Set of Five Perforated Colour Trials Unique in Private Hands
1099
Perforated Colour Trials 1099
á”› P
The set of five colour trials in lime-green, light maroon, violet-blue, slate-green and slate-blue, each perforated 11x12 and affixed to thin card. A most important set, unique in private hands, only two others being known, one in the Royal Collection and the other in the National Postal Museum in London PROVENANCE:
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ÂŁ50,000-60,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1100
1101
1102
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1100
ᔛ C
10/- indigo-blue overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24) with additional “CUSTOMS & EXCISE” oval handstamp and manuscript “Cancelled”, most unusual
£300-400
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ᔛ S
ᔛ S
10/- indigo overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 29), well-centred, small light crease at lower left otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. Spec. N69(2)u, £1,800
£500-600
10/- indigo overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), centred to foot, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N69(2)t, £1,100
£300-400
1103
Ex 1104
Issued Stamps 1103
1104
刂
ᔛ
10/- indigo, three mint examples, one well-centred, fresh and fine, one with vertical crease, and the other with light corner crease and some short perfs at foot. S.G. Spec. N69(1), £2,850
£600-800
10/- indigo-blue, four used examples, one a little soiled, one with some short perfs and the other two generally fine. S.G. Spec. N69(1), £1,800
£400-500
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1105 1105
刂 ᔛ
10/- indigo-blue, an upper left corner pair showing a most unusual perforation variety due to a multiple strike of the comb, the stamps showing partially double vertical perfs at left etc., very fine fresh mint, the stamps unmounted. S.G. Spec. N69(1)var.
£1,000-1,200
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1106
1106 1107
刂
1107
10/- indigo, a mint and used example, the former with a few shortish perfs at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N69(2), £1,650
£400-500
10/- indigo, centred to left, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N69(2), £1,100
£250-300
1108 1108
刂 ᔛ
10/- indigo, an upper right corner pair (no side margin) showing a most unusual perforation variety due to a multiple strike of the comb, the stamps showing partially double vertical perfs at left etc., very fine fresh mint, the stamps unmounted. S.G. Spec. N69(2)var PROVENANCE:
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£800-1,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Ten Shillings 1915 De La Rue
1109
1110
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1109
1110
ᔛ S ᔛ C
ᔛ C
10/- blue, two examples, one overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26) and with pulled perf at foot, the other overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24) and badly centred to upper left, both with large part gum. S.G. Spec. N70(1)s, N70(1)t; £3,200
£500-600
10/- blue overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), centred slightly to upper right, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N70(1)t, £1,800
£500-600
1111
1112
1113
Issued Stamps 1111
刂
10/- blue, well-centred, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1970). S.G. Spec. N70(1), £2,500
£700-900
1112
刂
10/- blue, centred slightly to right, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N70(1), £2,500
£600-800
1113
ᔛ
10/- blue, two used examples in slightly differing shades, one with wrinkle at lower right, the other with some shortish perfs. S.G. Spec. N70(1), £1,600
£250-300
1114 1114
刂
10/- deep blue, fairly well-centred, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1967). S.G. Spec. N70(2), £3,000
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ᔛអ B
10/- deep blue block of six (2x3), each neatly cancelled by “ASCOT” c.d.s., a few short perfs otherwise fine. A very scarce multiple. S.G. Spec. N70(2), £5,700
1117
1116
ᔛ
1118
1118 1119
刂
刂
ᔛ
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1119
10/- deep blue used vertical pair and single, fine. S.G. Spec. N70(2), £2,850. Not illustrated
1117
£2,500-3,000
£700-900
10/- deep blue (worn plate), well-centred, very fine and fresh mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1981). S.G. Spec. N70(2), £3,000
£1,000-1,200
10/- deep blue (worn plate), centred to left, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N70(2), £3,000
£800-1,000
10/- deep blue (worn plate), centred to lower left, fine and lightly cancelled. S.G. N70(2), £950
£250-300
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1120 អ 1120 ᔛ+
10/- bright (“Cambridge”) blue, a block of four each cancelled by “LONDON/16 MAY 16” rubber datestamp, well-centred, the odd minor wrinkle otherwise fine. A rare multiple. S.G. Spec. N70(3), £14,000
£5,000-6,000
1123
1122
1121
1121
ᔛ
10/- bright (“Cambridge”) blue vertical pair, well-centred, both lightly cancelled by Jersey c.d.s., fine. S.G. Spec. N70(3), £7,000
1122
刂
10/- pale blue, fairly well-centred, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N70(4), £2,800
1123
刂
10/- pale blue, centred to upper right, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N70(4), £2,800
1124
ᔛ
£2,000-2,500 £800-1,000 £700-900
10/- pale blue, two examples, fair to fine used. S.G. Spec. N70(4), £1,600. Not illustrated
£300-400
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1125
1125
刂 ᔛ
10/- deep (intense) bright blue, an upper right corner example, centred to right, some very minor gum creases, otherwise very fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. N70(5), £11,000
1126 1126 1127
刂
ᔛ
£5,000-6,000
1127
10/- deep (intense) bright blue, well-centred, a few shortish perfs otherwise fine mint. S.G. N70(5), £6,000
£1,500-1,800
10/- deep (intense) bright blue, centred slightly to upper right, fine used. R.P.S. Certificate (1974). S.G. N70(5), £3,000
£800-1,000
1128
1128
ᔛ
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10/- deep (intense) bright blue, two used examples, one fine with light central cancel, the other rather heavily cancelled and with some small faults. S.G. N70(50, £6,000
£800-1,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Ten Shillings 1919 Bradbury, Wilkinson
1129
Experimental Plate Proofs 1129
ᔛ P អ B
An experimental proof sheet of nine complete impressions and one part impression, all with outer framelines incomplete, taken from a special curved plate with “EXPERIMENTAL PLATE” engraved at right, in black on hard unwatermarked wove paper (260x174mm.); some creases and other small faults. Very rare, one of only three known examples. B.P.A. Certificate (1974)
£30,000-35,000
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1130
1131
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1130
1131
ᔛ S
ᔛ C
10/- dull blue, two examples handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 31) in black and in violet, the former lightly toned, both with a small corner crease otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N71(1)u, £2,400
£500-600
10/- dull blue overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), centred to left, light horizontal crease and a fraction gum toned, nevertheless of fine appearance. S.G. Spec. N71(1)x, £3,000
£500-600
1132
1132 1133 1134
ᔛ S ᔛ C
ᔛ S
ᔛ C
1133
10/- dull blue overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23) and “CANCELLED” (Type 34), well-centred, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N71(1)z, £4,000
£1,500-2,000
10/- dull grey-blue overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), well-centred, fine mint. S.G. N71(2)sa, £1,200
£400-500
10/- dull grey-blue overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), fairly well-centred and with part gum; thinned at top, a few short perfs and with some light gum creases. S.G. Spec. N71(2), £3,000
£300-400
1135 1135
1136
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
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1134
1136
10/- dull grey-blue with margin at right, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 32), wellcentred, brown paper adhereing to reverse and thin in margin, otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. Spec. N71(2), £5,500
£1,000-1,200
10/- blackish blue (“steel-blue”) handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 31) in black, centred slightly to lower left, a fraction gum toned otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. N71(3)u, £1,200
£250-300
May 3, 2012 - London
1138
1137
Issued Stamps 1137
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10/- dull grey-blue, an upper left corner block of four (no side margin), the upper pair showing re-entries (R. 1/1-2), the lower left stamp with gum bend and two very minor tone spots, otherwise fresh and fine mint, the upper pair unmounted. S.G. Spec. N71(2)a, ab; £4,250
£1,500-1,800
PROVENANCE:
H. Shaida, April 1993 1138
刂
10/- dull grey-blue showing re-entry (R. 6/1), centred slightly to lower left, some minor gum creases, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N71(2)b, £1,400
1139
1139 1140 1141
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刂
刂
1140
£400-500
1141
10/- blackish blue (“steel-blue”), well-centred, fine unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1985). S.G. Spec. N71(3), £1,500
£500-600
10/- blackish blue (“steel-blue”), centred slightly to lower right, some minor gum creases, otherwise fine mint. S.G. Spec. N71(3), £1,100
£250-300
10/- blackish blue (“steel-blue”), well-centred, a little toned, fine mint. S.G. Spec. N71(3), £1,100
£200-250
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10/- blackish blue (“steel-blue”), the extremely rare shade which is almost “De La Rue” in hue, of which perhaps only three examples are known, very fine fresh marginal mint, usual minor gum wrinkles. R.P.S. Certificate (1979)
£4,000-5,000
Note: On page 169 of the S.G. Specialised catalogue, under the heading “Very Rare Shades”, this is referred to as “bright metallic blue”. PROVENANCE:
Ex Kristensen H. Shaida, April 1993
Ex 1143 1143
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The balance of the 10/- values comprising dull blue overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23, pulled perf at top), overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 33, no gum a slightly toned), mint (5, one with re-entry) and used (8 including a block of four, and one with re-entry), and dull grey-blue mint (2) and used (4); a few with faults though condition generally fair to fine. Cat. £8,500+
£800-1,000
May 3, 2012 - London
One Pound 1913 Waterlow & Layton
1144
Die Proof 1144
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£1 die proof state (a) in blue-green, on thick card (94x70mm.) with engraved “4” above design, very fine and rare
£30,000-40,000
PROVENANCE:
R.M. Phillips H. Shaida, July 1993
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1146
1147
Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1145 1146 1147
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£1 green overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), well-centred, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N72(1)s, £4,000
£1,500-1,800
£1 green handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), fairly well-centred, fresh and fine unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1978). S.G. Spec. N72(1)t, £3,000
£1,000-1,200
£1 green overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 24), well-centred, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N72(1)u, £4,000
£1,500-1,800
1148 1148 1149
ᔛ C
ᔛ S
1149
£1 green overprinted “CANCELLED” (Type 28), centered slightly to top, fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N72(1)w, £5,000
£2,000-2,500
£1 dull blue-green overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), centred to foot, slight wrinkle otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N72(3)t, £3,000
£800-1,000
1150
Issued Stamps 1150
刂 ᔛ
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£1 green, a lower right corner example, well-centred, minor gum creases, otherwise fine mint, mounted in selvedge only. S.G. Spec. N72 (1), £4,500
£2,000-2,500
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1151 1151
刂
£1 green showing re-entry, well-centred, pulled perf at left and minor gum creases, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. Spec. N72 (1), £2,800
1152 1152 1153
刂
刂
1155 1156
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ᔛ
ᔛ
1153
£1 deep green, lovely colour, centred to foot, hinge remnant and short perf at foot, otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1968). S.G. Spec. N72(2), £3,500
£600-800
£1 deep green, well-centred, minor gum creases, otherwise very fresh and fine mint. S.G. Spec. N72(2), £3,500
£1,000-1,200
1154
1154
£450-550
1155
1156
£1 deep green, centred to top, one short perf at right, otherwise fine with London datestamp. S.G. Spec. N72(2), £1,800
£400-500
£1 deep green, fairly well-centred, short perf at foot, otherwise fine used. S.G. Spec. N72(2), £1,800
£400-500
£1 deep green, fairly well-centred, short perf at left, otherwise fine used. S.G. Spec. N72(2), £1,800
£400-500
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£1 dull blue-green, an upper left corner block of four, the usual minor gum creases, fresh and fine mint, the upper pair unmounted. S.G. N72(3), £13,600
£6,000-8,000
PROVENANCE:
Chas. Nissen, September 1978
1158
1159 1158 1159
刂
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£1 dull blue-green, centred slightly to right, minor gum creases and a short perf at foot, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. N72(3), £2,800
£800-1,000
The used balance of the £1 values comprising green (repaired tear at foot), deep green (blunt lower left corner and toned perf at foot) and dull blue-green (2, both heavily cancelled). Cat. £6,000+
£800-1,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Waterlow Re-engraved Issue
1160
Essay 1160
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A roughly drawn pen and ink sketch from the printer’s record book, made by the recorder of the Seahorse design. The sketch is in reverse for the benefit of the engraver and is marked “BRITISH POSTAGE STAMP 19/3/34, 3 VALUES, 2/6, 5/- & 10/-” and “DIES, CYLS & PLATES WITH SOMERSET HOUSE”. Most unusual
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
H. Shaida, April 1993
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Imprimaturs from the National Postal Museum Archives 1161
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2/6d. reddish brown, 5/- bright rose-red and 10/- indigo, the unique set of marginal blocks of four, each stamp with “N/P/IMPRIMATUR” h.s. on reverse, the 5/block with lower pair creased or with a heavy bend, otherwise superb unmounted mint PROVENANCE:
H. Shaida, April 1993
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£30,000-35,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1162
Specimen Stamps 1162
ᔛ S
2/6d. reddish brown, 5/- bright rose-red and 10/- indigo, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 30), all without gum, the 5/- with short perfs at top, otherwise fine. Cat. £9,750
£2,000-2,500
1163 1163
ᔛ S
2/6d. reddish brown, 5/- bright rose-red and 10/- indigo, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 32), very fresh with gum, the 5/- and 10/- rather heavily mounted and 10/- with tiny thin spot, otherwise fine and very rare. Unlisted
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
H. Shaida, April 1993
1164
Issued Stamps 1164
The collection comprising 2/6d. chocolate-brown mint (3) and used, 2/6d. reddish brown mint (4, one a corner example) and used, 5/- mint (2) and used (4), and 10/mint (5) and used (3), some faults, mainly among the used, otherwise generally fine. Cat. £3,460
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1924 British Empire Exhibition
1165
Essays 1165
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An enlarged handpainted essay (81x96mm.) for a 1d. value with the frame showing Crown and Tridents, executed in red and rose on card and inset on thicker card (167x196mm.), signed by the artist, Harold Nelson. Delightful. Cat. from £2,500
£800-1,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1166
1166
ᔛ E
An enlarged composite essay (114x118mm.) for a 11⁄ 2d. value with printed King’s head and pen and ink frame depicting Crown and Mermaids, executed on thick card (158x108mm.) and signed by the artist, Harold Nelson. Cat. from £2,500
£800-1,000
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Die proofs 1167
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1d. scarlet and 11⁄ 2d. brown imperforate die proofs with very large margins, mounted together and inset on thick card (153x100mm.), fine. Extremely rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1969). Cat. £17,500
£10,000-12,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1168
Issued Stamps 1168
刂
The collection comprising 1d. with top right corner blocks of four (2, one with tail to “N” of “EXHIBITION”), pairs (2) and singles (10, five used) and 11⁄ 2d. corner block of four, pairs (2) and singles (7, four used - one with perfins), plus 1925 1d. complete sheets (2), blocks of twelve, six and four and singles (5, two used) and 11⁄ 2d. blocks of eight and four, and singles (4, two used). A generally fine lot.
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1169
刂
1d. scarlet from the foot of the sheet, variety imperforate between stamp and margin, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. NCom1a, £4,000
£2,000-2,500
1170 1170
刂
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11⁄ 2d. brown from the left of the sheet, variety imperforate between stamp and margin, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. NCom2, £4,500
£2,000-2,500
May 3, 2012 - London
1929 Postal Union Congress
1171
Essays 1171
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Two pieces of paper (300x236mm and 202x265mm.) showing a series of pencil or pen and ink sketches by John Farleigh for a 1⁄ 2d. value, the design being very similar to that issued. A splendid lot
£1,200-1,500 Page 225
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An enlarged handpainted essay by E. Linzell of a 1⁄ 2d. frame in the design used for the 1d. and 11⁄ 2d., executed in black and grey with some touching up with Chinese white on thin card (175x208mm.), fine
£1,000-1,200
May 3, 2012 - London
1173
1173
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An enlarged unadopted design for a 1d. value by E. Linzell printed in brown on thin pinkish card (67x103mm.), fine
ÂŁ800-1,000
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Imperforate Proof 1174
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£1 black, a horizontal pair on thin white card cut from a specially prepared block of four, affixed to thick card (93x44mm.), fine. Extremely rare. Cat. £30,000
£15,000-20,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1175
Ex 1176
Specimen Stamp 1175
ᔛ S
£1 black, overprinted “SPECIMEN” in red (Type 32), without gum, fine. S.G. Spec. NCom9, £2,750
£300-400
Issued Stamps 1176
刂
The mint collection including 1⁄ 2d. to 21⁄ 2d. with inverted watermark, 1⁄ 2d. to 11⁄ 2d. (2 of each, one 1⁄ 2d., 1d. and both 11⁄ 2d. with perfs trimmed on one side) with watermark inverted, 1⁄ 2d. blocks of twenty-four (3, all from the foot of a sheet) and corner blocks of ten and six (7), 1d. blocks of twenty-four (3, all from the foot of a sheet), twelve, six (3) and a corner strip of three, 11⁄ 2d. blocks of twenty-four (4, all from the foot of a sheet), corner blocks of six (4) and a corner strip of three, and 21⁄ 2d. corner blocks of twelve (2) and six (2), all showing controls, 1d. top right corner block of twelve and 11⁄ 2d. used single showing “1829” for “1929”, £1 mint (toned) and used (2, one with pulled perf at top, the other with small thin at lower right). A fine lot. S.G. Spec. cat. £5,500+
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1177 1177
刂+ ᔛ អ
£1 black top right corner block of four, corner piece of margin missing, fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. NCom9, £4,000
£1,500-1,800
1178 1178
刂 ᔛ
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£1 black, light gum bend at left otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. NCom9, £1000
£400-500
May 3, 2012 - London
1935 Silver Jubilee
1179
Photographic and Handpainted Essays 1179
ᔛ E
Five photographic examples, one showing a full-face portrait of the King in military uniform, the others with the King facing slightly to right, each on photographic paper (28x35mm.), the first in blue, the others uncoloured, in blue, green and in orange, fine
£1,000-1,200
1180 1180
ᔛ E
Two photographic examples showing a three-quarter face portrait of the King in military uniform, both on photographic paper (30x37mm.) with one given a purpleish tint, both with hand-cut perforations, fine
£400-500
1181 1181
ᔛ E
Undenominated, 1d., 11⁄ 2d. and 2d. photographic examples showing a three-quarter face portrait of the King in military uniform, each on photographic paper (30x37mm.) one uncoloured (11⁄ 2d.), the others tinted in brown (first two) and blue, all with values and lettering handpainted, the undenominated and 2d. with hand-cut perforations. A delightful quartet
£800-1,000 Page 231
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⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. and 2d. composite essays, each approx. 32x38mm. on photographic
1
paper subsequently handpainted, the frames are of the 1934-36 photogravure design, the 1⁄ 2d. and 1d, with hand-cut perforations. A handsome set
1183
1183 1184
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
£1,200-1,500
1184 1
⁄ 2 d. composite essay on thin card (28x35mm.), the head photographic and tinted in blue-green, the frame handpainted in shades of green and Chinese white. Attractive
£250-300
1
⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. and 21⁄ 2 d. photographic examples showing a three-quarter face portrait
of the King in military uniform, each on photographic paper (30x37mm.) tinted in green, bright red orange-brown and blue respectively, all with values and lettering handpainted, and hand-cut perforations. A delightful quartet
£1,000-1,200
1185
1185
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1
⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 4d. photographic essays showing a three-quarter portrait of the King in military uniform, each on photographic paper (35x30mm.), with frames handpainted in green, orange and brown respectively, and the values and lettering highlighted in Chinese white. Most attractive
£600-800
May 3, 2012 - London
1186 1186
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⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. and 2d.. photographic essays showing a three-quarter portrait of the
1
King in military uniform, each on photographic paper (30x35mm.), with frames handpainted in green, red, maroon and orange respectively, and the values and lettering highlighted in Chinese white. Most attractive
£1,000-1,200
1187 1187
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1
⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. and 2d. photographic essays of the Downey head values, all on
photographic paper 37x30mm. handpainted in green, red, brown and orange respectively, fine
£1,000-1,200
1188 1188
ᔛ E
11⁄ 2d., 2d. and 4d. essays, each approx 28x35mm., on tinted photographic paper, one left uncoloured, the others subsequently handpainted in blue and red, and all with the values and lettering highlighted in Chinese white. Most attractive
£600-800
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Printed Essays 1189
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First Design: 11⁄ 2 d., five imperforate essay proofs (24x29mm.), the colours comprising yellow-green, scarlet, red-brown, Prussian blue and ultramarine, all affixed to card (172x84mm.) numbered “1” at top right, fine and very attractive. Cat. £42,000
£18,000-20,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1190
1190
ᔛ P E ᔛ
Second Design: 11⁄ 2d., five imperforate essay proofs (40x23mm.), the colours comprising yellow-green, scarlet, red-brown, Prussian blue and ultramarine, all affixed to card (80x174mm.) numbered “3” at top right, fine and very attractive. Cat. £42,000
£18,000-20,000
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1191
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Third Design: 11⁄ 2 d., five imperforate essay proofs (40x23mm.), the colours comprising yellow-green, scarlet, red-brown, Prussian blue and ultramarine, all affixed to card (80x174mm.) numbered “4” at top right, fine and very attractive. Cat. £42,000
£18,000-20,000
May 3, 2012 - London
1192
Imprimaturs from the National Postal Museum Archives 1192
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⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. and 21⁄ 2 d., all with margin at left, on gummed watermarked paper,
1
each with “n/p/imprimatur” h.s. on reverse, fresh and fine unmounted. Cat. £20,000
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Cancelled Stamps 1193
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⁄ 2 d. green, 1d. scarlet and 11⁄ 2 d. red-brown, each handstamped “CANCELLED” twice and with central “punch” (Type 33P), the 1⁄ 2d. with perfs cut off at top, otherwise
fine. S.G. Spec. cat. £750
£150-180
1194
1194
ᔛ អ C+
11⁄ 2d. red-brown booklet pane of four with margin at left, each handstamped “CANCELLED” twice and with central “punch” (Type 33P), generally good perfs, fine. S.G. Spec. NCom12v, £1,200
1195
1195
1196
ᔛ អ C+
ᔛ អ C+
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£300-400
1196
11⁄ 2d. red-brown booklet pane of four with margin at left, each handstamped “CANCELLED” twice and with central “punch” (Type 28P), generally good perfs, fine. S.G. Spec. NCom12u, unpriced
£250-300
11⁄ 2d. red-brown booklet pane of four with margin at left, each handstamped “CANCELLED” twice and with central “punch” (Type 33P), perfs trimmed at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. NCom12u, unpriced
£250-300
May 3, 2012 - London
Ex 1197
Issued Stamps 1197
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The mainly mint collection including 1⁄ 2d., 1d. and 11⁄ 2d. (2 of each, one used) with watermark inverted, 1⁄ 2d., 1d. and 11⁄ 2d. (5) booklet panes of four, and 21⁄ 2d. top left, top right and lower right quarter sheets of thirty (3x10). A generally fine lot. Cat. £700+
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21⁄ 2d. Prussian blue error of colour, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. NCom14, £10,000
£5,000-6,000
PROVENANCE:
“Maximus”, May 1970
1199
1199
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21⁄ 2d. Prussian blue error of colour used with 1d. scarlet pair on 1935 (19 July) envelope from Childs Hill, Cricklewood to Rugby, fine. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1961). S.G. Spec. NCom14, £10,000+
£5,000-6,000
May 3, 2012 - London
Postage Dues
1914-23 Issue
1200
Die Proofs 1200
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⁄ 2 d. die proof with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (69x78mm.), marked in pencil “Proof from Soft Die Jan 1914” and numbered “817” on reverse, fine. Cat. From £4,500
£2,000-2,500
1201 1201
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1d. die proof with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (69x78mm.), marked in pencil “Proof from Soft Die 9.1.14” and numbered “765” on reverse, fine. Cat. From £4,500
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1202
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2d. die proof with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (69x78mm.), numbered “817” on reverse, fine. Cat. From £4,500
£2,000-2,500
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1203
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5d. die proof with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (69x78mm.), marked in pencil “Proof from Soft Die Jan 1914” and numbered “724” on reverse, fine. Cat. From £4,500
£2,000-2,500
May 3, 2012 - London
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2d. Perforated Colour Trials 1204
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Thirty-four examples in eighteen different colours, all on gummed watermarked paper, fresh and fine. Cat. £3,230
£1,200-1,500 Page 243
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Carmine block of four and singles (2), Bartolozzi brown block of four and single, and green blocks of four (2) and single on gummed watermarked paper, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23), fresh and fine. Cat. £3,000
£1,000-1,200
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Issued Stamps
Ex 1206 1206
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The predominantly mint collection in an album including 1914-22 1⁄ 2d. to 1/- set of eight in pairs and singles overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23) plus 2d. marginal overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 26), 1⁄ 2d. to 1/- set of eight plus shades mint singles plus some multiples to 1/-, 1⁄ 2d. (6), 1d. (10), 2d. (7), 3d. (2), 4d. and 5d. corner strips of three, and 1⁄ 2d. (7), 1d. (16), 2d. (7), 3d. (5), 4d., 5d. and 1/- singles all with controls; and 1924-31 1⁄ 2d. to 2/6d. set of nine, 1⁄ 2d. (21), 1d. (27), 11⁄ 2d. (2), 2d. (28), 3d. (33), 4d. (11), 5d. (3), 1/- (15) and 2/6d. (8, one used) control pieces (mostly corner strips of three), 1⁄ 2d. and 1d. used on 1928 cover from Tristan da Cunha, 3d. with variety printed on gummed side and 2/6d. (2) overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 23). A fine lot. Cat. £35,000+
£5,000-6,000
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Sale No. 12014
Date: Thursday 3 May 2012
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN STERLING Lot Number (in numerical order)
Price Bid £ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1
DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.
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Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme
means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;
Buyer’s Premium
means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;
Certificate of Authenticity
means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;
Expert Committee
means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;
Forgery
means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);
Hammer Price
means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;
Lot
means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue;
Reserve
the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;
Seller
means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;
Spink Group
Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.
VAT
value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and
VAT Symbols
means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.
SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1
All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.
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The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.
the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, 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 clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly. 3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.
BEFORE THE SALE 3.1
3.2
Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.
3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.
Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. 3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. 3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot.
3.3
3.4
Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description. Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of
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3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery. 3.4.5 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. 3.4.6 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 description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted. 4
AT THE SALE 4.1
Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.
4.2
Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.
4.3
4.4
4.5
Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us. Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding. On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.
4.6
Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.
4.7
Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.
4.8
4.9
Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original. Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion 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.
4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue. 4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal. 4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again. Spink Uni (07/11) (20)
4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller. 4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement. 4.14 Return of Lot In the event that you have received a Lot and wish to return the Lot you must notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, stating the reason for the return. The Lot must then be returned to us within 14 days of receipt, in the same condition as at the auction date. Any such request is subject to our sole discretion. 5
AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1
Buyer’s Premium In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot.
5.2
Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols for details), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the Hammer Price, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in the catalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).
5.3
VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made. 5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum. 5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed. VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale. 5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry. VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. 5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer. 5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.
5.4
Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required. 5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to us have been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we have released the Lot to you. 5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied. Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the card holder in person whilst on our premises. 5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party. 5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers. 5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. 5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk. 5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism. 5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment. 5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue. 5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs. 5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned. 5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; Spink Uni (07/11) (20)
5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids. 5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit. 5.11 Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us. 5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences. 5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for. 5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur. 5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment. 5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required. 5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and
5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims. 5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest. 5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. 5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction. 6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 7 COPYRIGHT 7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. 7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent. 8 VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues. Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred. 9 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch. 10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses. 10.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 10.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors. 10.4 Waiver 10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy. 10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law. Spink Uni (07/11) (20)
10.5 Law and Jurisdiction 10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales. 10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.
Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight
UK
EU
Rest of the World
Up to 1kg
£8 for any weight
£12
£15
Up to 2kg
£8 for any weight
£18
£25
Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value
UK
EU
Rest of the World
Up to £1,500
£10
£15
£20
Above £1,501
£20
£30
£40
Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges. Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT.
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Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price. 2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to VAT– registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.
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Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included within the Buyer’s Premium.
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Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.
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Starred and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown as inclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lots bear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation into the EU.
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Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.
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Imported Lots Lots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium because they have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.
Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs, Books, Wines AUCTION CALENDAR 2012 Stamps 22 April 2 May 3 May 20 June 20 June 30 June 5 July 11 July 19/20 July 25 August 12 September 13 September 13/14 September 23 September Early October 8/9 November 14 November 12 December
The Collector’s Series Sale The Adriano Landini Collection of Fine Covers of the World The Chartwell Collection - GB King George V including Seahorses The “Franschhoek” Collection of Cape of Good Hope Triangular and Rectangular Issues Palestine Stamps and Postal History 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 Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB King Edward VIII, King George VI 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
Hong Kong London London London London Hong Kong London London New York Hong Kong London London New York Singapore Hong Kong New York London London
12028 12030 12014 12031 12036 12032 12015 12016
Coins 22 April 18/19 May 28 June 30 June 22/23 August 25 August 27 September 13/14 November 4 December
The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Hong Kong Fort Worth London Hong Kong New York Hong Kong London New York London
12028 313 12025 12032 314 12033 12026 315 12027
Banknotes 22 April 24/25 April 18/19 May 30 June 22/23 August 25 August 2 October 2 October 3/4 October 13/14 November 6 December
The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes - Part I The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part I World Banknotes The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes
Hong Kong London Fort Worth Hong Kong New York Hong Kong London London London New York London
12028 12022 313 12032 314 12033 12034 12035 12023 315 12024
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 22 April 18 May 18/19 May 30 June 22/23 August 25 August 13/14 November 28 November
The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
Hong Kong London Fort Worth Hong Kong New York Hong Kong New York London
12028 12010 313 12032 314 12033 315 12011
Autographs 18/19 May 22/23 August 13/14 November
The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale
Fort Worth New York New York
Wines 10 May July September November
An An An An
Evening Evening Evening Evening
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Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional
Wines Wines Wines Wines
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.
Hong Hong Hong Hong
Kong Kong Kong Kong
12033 12017 12018 12019
12020 12021
313 314 315
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