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SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN AND POSTAL HISTORY

R 14 MAY 2014

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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

14 MAY 2014

LONDON

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee COINS UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang Finance & Administration Aleena Nieves Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Angie Ihlofung Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

SALE CALENDAR 2014 STAMPS 14 April 29/30 April 1 May 10 May 14 May 15 May

21 May 21-22 May 7 June 7 June 18 June 19 June 10 July 10 September 20 September 20 September

The Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Great Britain The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History The J. E. Safra Collection of Classic Great Britain Rarities, Including 1840 One Penny Blacks, 1840 Two Penny Blues and the famous King George V 1d. Tete Beche Pair The J. E. Safra 24c Inverted Jenny The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The “Garrison” Collection of New Guinea “G.R.I.” Surcharges The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire, Part III The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Stamps and Covers of South East Asia

London London London Hong Kong London

14020 14021 14021 CSS08 14022

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

14028 149 148 CSS10 SW1013 14023 14027 14024 14025 CSS12 14026

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

New York London Hong Kong New York London Hong Kong London

320 14005 CSS11 321 14006 CSS13 14007

World Banknotes The Numismatic Collector’s World Banknotes The Numismatic Collector’s The Numismatic Collector’s World Banknotes World Banknotes The Numismatic Collector’s

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

14008 320 14009 CSS11 321 14013 14013 CSS13

Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London London

14001 14002 14003

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

London Lugano New York Hong Kong Hong Kong London

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

New York New York

Château le Puy Charity Dinner & Wine Auction Silver Seal and Independent Bottlers Auction An Evening of Exceptional Wines An Evening of Exceptional Wines

Tokyo Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong

COINS 17/18 June 25/26 June 21 August 17/18 September 22/23 September 15 November 3/4 December BANKNOTES 15/16/17 April 17/18 June 15 July 21 August 17/18 September 30 September 1/2 October 15 November

Series Sale Series Sale Series Sale

Series Sale

MEDALS 24 April 24 July 20 November BONDS AND SHARES 30 May 7 June 17/18 June 21 August 15 November 28 November

14016 SW1012 320 CSS11 CSS13 14017

AUTOGRAPHS 17/18 June 17/18 September

320 321

WINES 18 19 29 31

April April May July

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SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY 14 May 2014 in London and on *

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SALE DETAILS Wednesday 14 May 2014 Morning session at 10.00 a.m. (Lots 1-548) Afternoon session at 2.00 p.m. (Lots 549-959) In sending commission bids or making enquiries, this sale should be referred to as ISABELLA - 14022

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Extensions Please see important changes to our Terms and Conditions for Buyers in regard to Extensions published at the back of this catalogue. Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 3.4 of our Terms and Conditions for Buyers. Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which will be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spink to the Expert Committee for choice.

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

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

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datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint

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SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue. The Terms of that notice must be complied with fully under all circumstances. Please note that bidders who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility. Spink is pleased to continue to offer our brand new on-line bidding platform Spink Live for no charge through www.spink.com.

WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014 Morning session commencing at 10.00 a.m. (Lots 1-548)

GREAT BRITAIN POSTAL HISTORY, INCLUDING IRELAND x1

1585 (12 Aug.) entire letter addressed to Bartholomew Corsini in London, without postal markings, fine and a rare early letter. Photo

£100-120

1674-1844, mail to or from England, to or through Holland, a well written up collection on leaves, fifty-five entires or entire letters, including 1674 entire letter from the Hague to London endorsed Couvert (sent under cover), 1709 (4 Aug.) entire letter from London (with “L.L.” in circle handstamp) to the Hague, charged “12” on arrival, 1734 entire letter with script “S.H.” in circle handstamp to Leyden, 1794 entire letter from the Hague to London with rare treble rate of 2/6 in manuscript, 1811 (3 Aug.) entire letter from Paris to London with oval “SHIP LETTER/(crown)/PORTSMOUTH”, 1815 (1 June) entire letter from Sunderland to Schiedam with black oval “Brielle/Eng/Corrisp”, 1822 entire letter from Boston to Schiedam, held in London for postage of 5/6d., 1829 entire letter from Amsterdam to London with framed “SHIP LETTER/GRAVESEND” on reverse, 1832 (31 Aug.) entire letter from London to Schiedam sent on the first voyage of the Steamboat “Sir Edward Banks” with red script England/over Rotterdam across flap on reverse, 1832 entire letter from London to Schieden with red “GEZUIVERD” disinfection handstamp on front and script Engeland/over Brielle on the reverse, 1833 entire letter from Leith to Rotterdam with manuscript “Engeland Over Hellevoetsluis”, etc., strikes and condition chiefly good to fine. A most interesting lot. Photo

£1,600-2,000

1697-1941, selection of entires/envelopes mostly written-up on album leaves including 1697 Bishop mark, 1840 1d. (2), Mulready 1d. lettersheet addressed locally in London, various instructional markings some Scottish; also airmail range addressed to India. (60 items)

£300-400

1776-1892 collection of 184 pre-stamp or stampless entires or entire letters, housed in two albums, contained in a carton, including 1794 with straight line “CARNARVON”, 1803 with “FERRYBRIDGE/174”, 1812 with framed “COUPERFIFE” d.s., 1824 from Colombo with red framed “INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH”, 1827 Returned paid Letter wrapper, 1827(2) with “EASDALE/PENNY POST”, 1839 with red Drummond St/2d. Paid, 1836 with “TAUNTON/30 JU 1836/PY POST”, 1861 with red “OFFICIAL PAID” d.s. and blue Admiralty/Whitehall cachet, 1892 with red “OFFICIAL PAID” d.s. and blue Science and Art/Department cachet, etc., strikes and condition mixed

£500-600

1777 (28 April) entire to London, endorsed “To 11⁄ 2oz. 2/-” deleted and replaced by “5/-”, black “BELFAST” handstamp, on reverse despatch and arrival Bishop marks; fine and early usage from Belfast

£80-100

1785-1897, a group of nineteen covers/entires including pre-stamp 1785 to Ely with Bishop mark, 1786 to Glasgow with Bishop mark in red, 1838 to London with “CUCKFIELD/PENNY POST”, and Surface-printed issues mainly to overseas destinations. Mostly fair to fine

£200-300

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1787 (30 April) entire letter from Lurgan, carried privately to Dublin and put into the mails there, with a very fine strike of the extremely rare Dublin “Horseshoe” Dockwra type “PENNY POST/12/PAID” very slightly overstruck by a fine “d/1” and with “M 2 M” (March 2nd. Morning) alongside; light vertical filing fold and some minor perimeter faults. Fine and with interesting contents dealing with the improvement of lands and bog drainage to prepare for turf cutting. A very rare entire, only three examples of this Horseshoe marking known. Photo

£4,000-4,500

1788 (8 Aug.) entire letter to London with “BALLYMENA”, 1792 (19 Oct.) entire letter to Ballymoney with “L.DERRY”, 1797 (30 Jan.) entire to London with large “BALLYMONEY”; filing folds but an impressive early trio in fine condition

£60-80

1789 (11 Feb.) entire letter from Belfast to London, rated “2” in manuscript and with “W” in circle handstamp denoting a Window Letter, datestamps on reverse; central vertical filing fold, fine

£80-100

1790 entire letter from Derry to London, redirected to Uxbridge, endorsed “Not Paid” in red and with a variety of rate markings; 1792 entire letter to Belfast with on reverse two serpentine “UXBRIDGE” handstamps; a fine pair

£60-80

1790-1812 five entire letters (three are redirected) each with red “BELFAST” handstamp in different sizes from 28mm. to 43mm., a variety of manuscript rate markings; fine

£100-120

1790 (1 May) entire letter Via Dublin to Cavendish Square with black “IRELAND” and red “BELFAST”, both superb strikes, rated “4” (deleted) and “10” in manuscript, arrival datestamp (4.5) on reverse; light filing fold through the handstamps and small tear at the top, fine. A spectacular Irish rarity. Photo

£250-300

1790 (22 June) entire letter from Belfast to London, without postal markings, endorsed “Pr the Hope/Cap. Lepper”; creases and closed tear in the address panel

£40-50

1791 (13 Aug.) entire letter from Dublin to Bordeaux with black “POST/PAID/D” in circle and red London experimental double ring “PAID/AU/17/91” (1/29), slightly unclear Bishop mark datestamp on reverse, very slight ink burning on the address panel, fine and scarce. Photo

£200-250

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SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY Postal History, including Ireland - contd.

1794 (Dec. 31) entire letter from Bally Money to London, endorsed “by Dublin” and “Post Paid/Irish 4” , with fair red “Post/Paid/D” (Dublin) and fine London Paid arrival d.s. of 6 Jan. 1795; vertical filing fold clear of the markings, fine

£80-100

1795 (19 Jan.) entire letter from Ballymoney with manuscript “Missent to Kings Langley” and “Not Bromley”, two strikes of an unrecorded “LANGLEY”, a variety of rate markings on the front and datestamps on reverse; soiled and stained but a rare Berkshire cover

£60-70

1795 (1 April) entire letter to Lincolns Inn Fields with red oval Penny Post Paid datestamp and “W.O” (Westminster Office) in the same colour alongside; a trifle soiled but rare

£60-80

1797 (24 March) entire letter from Culmore to Cavendish Square, with “BALLYMONEY” handstamp, redirected to Briton (sic) and Brighthelmstone, one reverse curved “BRIGHTON” and the entire letter redirected, once more, to Uxbridge, a variety of rate marks and datestamps on front and reverse, fine and most unusual

£80-100

1799 (1 May) entire letter from York to Middlesex, redirected to Brighton, with “YORK” (unrecorded size) and very scarce serpentine “UXBRIDGE” on the front, a variety of rate markings, datestamps on reverse; fine

£50-60

1799 (16 Nov.) entire letter from Dublin to London with a fine and clear strike of the large red “S/IRELAND”, rated in manuscript 1/4 (deleted) replaced by 8, on reverse small Dublin c.d.s.(18.11) and London “S/NOV/21/99”; fine and with fascinating contents, being an appeal for payment for the supply of malt and spiritous liquors to officers of the West Yorkshire Regiment who made spurious promises of payment, the letter-writer now being faced with imprisonment for debt to his employer. Photo

£280-340

1800 (26 Jan.) entire letter to Uxbridge with “DEAL” handstamp, 1800 (23 Nov.) entire letter to Middlesex, redirected to Brighton with red Belfast on front and curved “WINDSOR” on reverse, 1801 (20 Jan.) entire letter from London to Brighton, redirected to London with “BRIGHTON” handstamp; a variety of ratemarks and datestamps

£60-80

1800 (22 Oct.) entire letter, endorsed “Adriana”, from Philadelphia to London, redirected to Brighton, with double ring oval “Ship Letter/(Crown)DEAL”, arrival datestamps on reverse; vertical filing fold, fine

£50-60

1801 (21 Jan.) entire letter endorsed “Via Holyhead”, addressed to Brighton, with superb “S/IRELAND” (Sunday), rated “8” in manuscript, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse; a light vertical filing fold crosses the handstamp, but hardly detracts. Photo

£300-350

1801 (23 Feb.) entire letter to Langley Park, Bucks, with, on reverse, a faint but readable London Late Fee c.d.s., filing folds (one through the mark); fine

£60-80

1801 (5 March) entire letter from Dublin to London, redirected to Uxbridge with a very fine red “IRELAND” handstamp, rated “8” in manuscript, arrival datestamps on reverse; fine. Photo

£100-120

1803 (6 Sept.) entire letter to Campbeltown, endorsed Via Donaghadee, with superb deep red “DUNDALK” (39x5mm.), originally rated “5” and re-rated 2/8, with recipients cost notation at upper left “Post 2/8/Canalling Mary Bond 6/total 3/2”; vertical filing fold clear of the markings, fine and a most unusual endorsement showing the charge for use of the Campbeltown and Macrihanish Canal on Kintyre. Photo

£220-280

1803 (10 Dec.) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge, 1812 (9 Nov.) entire letter to London, redirected locally, both with red “BELFAST” handstamps and with different inspectors handstamps (hollow and solid stars); each with filing folds but fine

£50-60

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1804 (8 May) entire letter to London with “BALLYMENA” and previously unrecorded “POST/PAID” in circle, both overstruck by red “PAID” datestamp, endorsed P 1/6 in manuscript; vertical filing folds clear of the handstamps, fine and scarce

£80-100

1805 (20 Feb.) entire letter to Colnbrook, with fine “BRISTOL/122” mileage marking on the front and Bristol “8/PP/P” on reverse; filing fold affecting the mileage marking, fine and rare. Photo

£100-120

1805 (6 April) entire letter to Brighton with “BRISTOL/122” mileage, 1805 (12 April) entire letter to Uxbridge with “MARLOW/55” mileage mark, manuscript rate marks; both with filing folds clear of the handstamps

£50-60

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1805 (13 Dec.) entire letter to Edinburgh with red “BELFAST” and a superb strike of the rare “POST PAID/Irish/British” (Willcocks E1587) in the same colour, completed by hand with 3d. Irish and 11d. British; unobtrusive vertical filing fold well clear of both handstamps, An outstanding and an important exhibition item. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1808 (30 Dec.) entire with “Lh Rea/87” (contraction for Loughrea) mileage with a fine (for this) “Mermaid” datestamp on reverse; 1814 (17 Oct.) entire letter with “DERRY/112” mileage, 1815 (5 July) entire letter with “BALLYMENA/101” mileage, all ex the same correspondence to Uxbridge; fine strikes, filing folds but a rare trio

£80-100

1810 (13 Dec.) entire letter to Coleraine with a good (for this) “FREE” Mermaid datestamp on the front and Mermaid datestamp on reverse; vertical filing fold clear of the markings, fine and scarce. Photo

£120-150

1810 (15 Dec.) entire letter from Coleraine, endorsed By Dublin, to Langley Park, Bucks, with red “(Crown)/Free” overstruck by brown “Mermaid” datestamp (as usual, a poor impression), red manuscript “Missent to Hayle” (?) and with Windsor/26 Mileage marking; light vertical filing fold, fine and an unusual combination

£150-180

1811 (14 Feb.) entire letter to London, redirected to Langley Park, Uxbridge with small red “BELFAST” and black Inspectors Crown on the front, on reverse red “Mermaid” datestamp (as usual, a poor impression); a variety on manuscript rate markings, two vertical filing folds, fine

£80-100

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1811 (27 Aug.) entire from Dublin to Kilkenny, endorsed Free Cavendish with a finely detailed strike of the double lined “Mermaid” Free datestamp in orange-brown with error of date “1181” for “1811”; filing folds clear of the marking, fine and the only recorded example of this error of date. Photo

£240-280

1812 (11 April) entire letter from Belfast to London, redirected to Uxbridge, with red “BELFAST” and black “RETURNED FROM/BRIGHTON” (Willcocks & Jay SX214) and a variety of manuscript rate markings on the front, datestamps of 15 and 20 April on the reverse; vertical filing fold clear of the handstamps, fine and attractive. Photo

£150-180

1812 (4 Nov.) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge, with red “BELFAST” on the front and on reverse a good (for this) strike of the Dublin “Mermaid” opening well for display; vertical filing fold clear of the handstamps, fine

£100-120

1812 (17 Nov.) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge with red “BELFAST” on the front, on reverse fair Dublin “Mermaid” datestamp (across flap) and red “S” (Sunday) arrival d.s. (22.11); vertical filing fold clear of the handstamps, fine

£60-80

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1813 entire letter from Constantinople to London, on reverse (across flap) a fine strike of “SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/ROCHESTER” (Robertson S.3) and red London arrival (21.4); stains from disinfection at Stangate Creek, attractive and very rare. Photo

£800-1,000

1815 (27 Feb.) and 1817 (1 Jan.) entire letters ex the same correspondence to Uxbridge, each with “KILREA/100” mileage marks, the second in red; filing folds, one through the black handstamp, fine

£50-60

1815 (18 Dec.) entire letter, with two enclosures, from Belfast to London, redirected to Uxbridge, endorsed “1oz”, deleted and replaced by “Above 1oz.”, with red “BELFAST/80” mileage and “Above Privilege” handstamps in red, “Above Weight” handstamp in black, a variety of manuscript rate markings; some minor cover faults due to the enclosures, but a unique and important rarity. The “Above Privilege” marking only recorded in 1801, and the “Above Weight” not previously recorded in black, and both handstamps very rare on cover. Photo

£600-800

1816 (15 Jan.) and 1818 (19 Aug.) entire letters ex the same correspondence, the first to London, redirected to Brighton and the second to Uxbridge, each with “BELFAST/80” mileage markings, the first in red; superb strikes, filing folds clear of the handstamps, fine

£50-60

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1816 (6 April) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge with superb red “BELFAST/80” mileage mark overstruck by framed “Addl./1⁄ 2 ”, a variety of rate markings on the front and datestamps on reverse; light vertical filing fold clear of the handstamps, fine

£100-120

1817 (11 Jan.) entire letter to London with “BELFAST/80” mileage marking, “POST PAID” in scroll and “PAID” tombstone datestamp, all in red; vertical filing fold clear of the markings, fine, attractive and with interesting contents: “Honourable Sir with submission we take the freedom of writing to your honour concerning a troublesome matter...” (a tenant, who had forged bills, was apprehended and committed to gaol). Photo

£200-250

1817 (10 Feb.) entire letter from Cork to New Hampshire, endorsed Nancy/Via Phila/Capt. Gillilan, rated 201⁄ 2, red “SHIP” and “PHIL/26/APR” transit datestamp on the front, on reverse Cove 22 Feby 1817/Received and forwarded by/Your obed Servt/James Fitzpatrick; interesting contents relating to the sale of flax seeds and converting £1,000 British to £1,100 Irish. A fine transatlantic letter and a fascinating piece of Irish postal history

£80-100

1818 (1 Sept.) and 1827 (5 Aug.) entire letters ex the same correspondence, the first to London and redirected to Uxbridge, the second to Uxbridge, each with a fine strike of “BELFAST/80” circular mileage marks, the first a decorated type; filing folds clear of the handstamps, fine

£60-80

1819 (26 Jan.) entire letter to Uxbridge with “BELFAST/80” decorated mileage c.d.s., Not in “AXBRIDGE” and Missent to “WELLS.S/120” on the front, dated markings on reverse; light vertical filing fold just affecting the “AXBRIDGE” handstamp, fine. Photo

£120-150

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1819 (8 March) entire letter from Philadelphia to Liverpool, endorsed p.Ship Albion/New York with a good strike in red of the rare “NEWRY/SHIP LETTER” Spider type (Robertson S.3) slightly overlapped by “(CROWN)/SHIP LETTER/DUBLIN” (Robertson S.3) d.s. (18.4); minor imperfections but a rare combination of Ship Letter markings with only two examples of the Newry Spider type recorded in red. Photo

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£1,200-1,500

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1820 (9 Oct.) entire letter to Roscrea, rated “8” in manuscript, with Dublin octagonal “PAID” in red, partly overstruck by a fine and crisp strike of the rare Crowned Garter “TAXES/WS” in red with day, month and year at the centre; fine and scarce. Photo

£550-650

1825 (1 Dec.) entire letter to Limerick, with red Limerick/94 mileage d.s., rated “9”, redirected to Dublin, the rate mark deleted and replaced by “1/6”, on reverse oval with indents Dublin 2 O’clock marking, deleted by “zig-zag” handstamp, replaced by oval 12 O’clock marking struck over Dublin octagonal d.s.; fine and scarce. Photo

£500-600

1826 (27 May) entire letter from Bath to Dublin, redirected to Castlecomer and then back to Dublin, with manuscript Redirected to “CASTLECOMER/53” mileage, a variety of rate markings, two “A” in Crown inspectors markings, red “T.OFF/POSTAGE TO DUBLIN/NOT PAID”, a range of transit markings on reverse, including “BATH/***109***”; vertical filing fold, otherwise fine and an interesting entire. Photo

£240-280

1827-96, selection of fifty six covers or cards, many ex the same correspondence to Ireland, including 1835 with red framed “PUT IN AFTER/SIX O’CLOCK”, 1839 with red framed “PAID AT /LIVERPOOL”, receiving houses, paid markings, etc., mixed condition

£100-150

1827-1935 collection housed in two black albums contained in a carton, ninety items, including 1840 1d. black on entires (5), 1841 entire letter to Beverley with red “PAID/AT/LEEDS” in oval and “1d”, advertising envelopes, Free letters or fronts with signatures of, or addressed to B. Disreali, W. Gladstone, Lloyd George, Palmerston, Robert Peel, etc., chiefly good to fine

£450-500

1827 (30 June) entire letter from London to Liege, endorsed Via Anvers and Chantillon de non valuer (Sample of no value), fair red “O POST PAID SHIP L O/(Crown)/LONDON” (Robertson S.47), rate markings, fine. Photo

£250-300

1827 (31 Aug.), entire to the Archbishop of Tuam, with mifst to (missent to) and abbreviated “By.VARY/119” (Ballyvary, Co. Mayo) mileage handstamp and with “TAUM/98” mileage directly below, on reverse incomplete Mermaid d.s. in bright red; fine. The only recorded example of the abbreviated Ballyvary Mileage marking. Photo

£220-280

1828 to 1832 four entires or entire letters, comprising 1828 handstamped “2” (deleted) and large “In All” and “4”, 1830 handstamped “2” (deleted) and small “In All” and “4”, 1831 handstamped “3” (deleted) and “6” (faults), 1832 handstamped “3” (deleted) and “2”; three with additional T.P. markings, chiefly fine. A scarce and delightful study

£200-250

1829 piece with imprinted “GENL. POST OFFICE IRELAND/RECD. A Letter with £.s.d. Postage/1829/22 day of Apl. 1829/Window Man” (value and date completed by hand); just touched at left and creased, nevertheless a fine example of the Window Man receipt of which very few examples are recorded. Photo

£1,500-2,000

1829 (1 May) entire letter to Uxbridge with “KILREA/104” mileage mark (severely underinked, almost an albino strike), red datestamp on reverse; fine

£40-50

1830 (July and Sept.) two entire letters ex the same correspondence to Uxbridge, the first with black *BELFAST* c.d.s., the second with the same marking but in red; superb strikes and a beautiful matched pair

£50-60

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1830 (5 Aug.) entire letter from Belfast to Dublin, redirected to Belfast, with red “*BELFAST*” c.d.s. overstruck by a very fine strike of the extremely rare scalloped oval “POSTAGE TO DUBLIN/NOT PAID” (Willcocks ES1685) datestamp of 6 Aug.; a superb exhibition item. Photo

£400-500

1831-58 selection of fifty-one entire letters, many from Ireland to England, a good variety of markings with undated circular “BALBRIGGAN”, “BANDON” c.d.s., undated circular “DROMAHAGE”, red “DRUMCREE/43”, “DUNSHAUGHLIN”, “DUNLEER”, “KELLS”, “NAVAN”, blue “PAID AT/NAVAN”, “RATHANG”, “SUMMERHILL/20”, blue “STIRLING/PENNY POST” and with “Addl/1⁄ 2 ”, 1831 to Dublin, redirected to Dunsany Castle with “Mermaid” removed “FREE” (1A/35), 1832-34 three entires with double circle with Crown on top “FREE” (1A/37), 1835-37 twenty-three entires with single circle, with Crown breaking top and time code at foot “FREE” (1A/38, 39, 41), etc., strikes and condition chiefly good to fine, many with interesting contents

£250-300

1834 (7 Nov.) entire letter from Dublin to Genoa, redirected to Navan and then back to Florence, with a wide variety of markings and endorsements, including “POSTAGE TO LONDON/NOT PAID” on the front, “NAVAN” and “POST PAID” on the reverse; fine. A much travelled and interesting entire. Photo

£250-300

1835 (12 Feb.) entire letter to Dunsany Castle, redirected to Dublin, with Redirected at “DUNSHAUGHLIN”, on reverse “NAVAN” and red d.s.; fine and uncreased. Photo

£80-100

1835 (7 March) entire letter from London to Dunsany Castle, redirected to Dublin with Redirected at “DUNSHAUGHLIN” on the front, on reverse red Charing Cross Maltese Cross and arrival markings of 9.3 and 11.3; very fine and uncreased. Photo

£80-100

1835 (11 March) printed “Uniformity of Weights and Measures, Act 4 and 5 Will. IV. cap. 49” entire, addressed to Navan with red Lombard Street Maltese Cross d.s., “NAVAN” and Redirected at “DUNSHLAUGHLIN” on the front, red datestamps of 13.3. and 17.3 on reverse; fine and uncreased. Photo

£100-120

1835 (27 March) entire letter from London to Dunsany Castle, with scalloped “SUN” (Sunday) 1/14, London “FREE” (30.3), Redirected at “DUNSHAUGHLIN”, “FREE” (single circle with time code at foot) (1A/41) of 2 April and another London “FREE” (4.4), all on the front; a trifle stained but uncreased and scarce. Photo

£100-120

1837 (26 May) printed entire letter from Dublin to the House of Commons in London, with a superb strike in red of the rare Irish “FREE” single circle with time code “F” (forenoon) at foot (1A/40) and London “FREE” arrival; very fine. Photo

£120-150

1838-1956 collection in small black album, forty-one items, mostly secretarial letters with Royal connections, many on headed paper, including 1911 Admission ticket for the Coronation of George V, etc., mixed condition

£200-250

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1839 (Oct. 20) four page entire letter from W.J. Curtiss, a Civil Engineer of Blackfriars Road, London, addressed to the Secretary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, referring to a tragic accident on the line, when a child was killed, because the train could not brake in time, and then explaining, in some detail, a new system of applying brakes to the train. With manuscript Mifsent to and double ring “STOCKTON” c.d.s (31.10), unclear framed red handstamp alongside, on reverse London d.s. (29.10) and intact black seal; light and unobtrusive vertical filing folds, fine and a letter of considerable historical interest especially for the Railway enthusiast. Photo

£150-200

1840 (2 Jan.) entire letter from Rathfriland to Dublin, with manuscript “4” in black, backstamped with open Rathfriland d.s. (2.1) in dark green, and with double framed Dublin arrival in orange for the next day (across flap); slight stains but the only recorded example of the Uniform Fourpenny Post for Rathfriland. Photo

£280-350

1841 (25 Aug.) entire letter with horizontal filing fold, on notepaper with printed heading North Midland Railway/ Engineers Office/Chesterfield”, addressed to Matlock and franked 1841 “Black Plate” 11 1d. red, NB (constant variety), cut into, tied by Maltese Cross cancellation; interesting contents relating to a dispute over who was liable for the restoration of roads in the Cromford and Belper areas of Derbyshire

£60-80

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1842 large entire addressed to “The Duke of Wellington Commander in chief of Her Majestys Land Forces, Horse Guards London”, with a fine strike in blue of the Newry “4” on front and matching d.s. (5.9) on reverse, with Dublin (6.9) diamond transit and Crowned circle arrival (across flap); filing folds, fine. The entire shows continued used of the Uniform Penny Post “4” handstamp of Newry as a postage due marking. A significant letter of Exhibition importance. Photo

£1,200-1,500

1844 (24 June) envelope, endorsed “prepaid”, with long enclosure, addressed to Surrey, with fine red circular “SLOUGH/PAID/1”, overstruck by Tombstone datestamp; small sealed flap tear, fine. Photo

£60-70

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1845 (2 March) entire from Maorim, British Guiana, to London, endorsed p Swordfish with a fine strike of the fancy scroll “SHIP LETTER” and “2” in the same colour, deleted by Dublin “zig zag” and replaced by handstruck “8”, on reverse Buncrana double ring d.s. in blue (opening well for exhibition), Dublin diamond transit (26.4) and London arrival (27.4); unobtrusive filing folds affecting the markings but still a most attractive and rare entire. Photo

£1,600-2,000

1847 (6 Sept.) a single page letter, headed G.P.O., apologising for the delay in answering a letter, signed Rowland Hill; fine. Photo

£600-700

1856 (20 Feb.) hand coloured patriotic envelope, commemorating the Allied victories at Alma and Inkerman, with the flags of Great Britain, Turkey and France, franked perf. 1d. Stars, used from Bedworth to Coventry, datestamps of Bedworth, Nuneaton and Coventry on reverse; fine and scarce. Photo

£400-500

1858 (10 Nov.) envelope addressed to Rowland Hill, Secretary of the General Post Office, with 1d. Stars neatly tied by Sunderland sideways duplex. Also 1873 (21 Oct.) cover front addressed to Belgrave Road, apparently in his hand and signed at foot, “Rowland Hill”. (2 covers)

£600-700

1860 (4 Feb.) envelope, in the hand of Queen Victoria, addressed to Major General, the Hon. Robert Bruce, Governor to the HRH Prince of Wales (Regiment) and endorsed at lower left The Queen, franked 1858-79 2d. Plate 8, AA, with Windor “890” duplex cancellation (year slug “06” or “60”), slight stains, mostly from the wax seal on the reverse; fine. Photo

£200-250

1861 (Sept.) front with part of top back flap, from Gottingen to Havana, endorsed Pr. Steamer via Haiti (Haiti deleted and replaced by United States), on reverse oval “FORWARDED BY/FRÜHLING & GÖSCHEN/London”, franked 1d. Stars, 2d. Plate 9 and 1855-57 1/- with London “47” barred oval cancellations, a variety of rate markings, stained and fragile but extremely rare. Photo

£300-400

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1869 (12 Jan.) envelope registered to Rochester bearing 1d. plate 90 tied by Blackburn duplex plus pair of 2d. plate 12 in lower left corner tied by a double strike of the despatch duplex, written in red ink “Registered/32” and with a good strike of “REGISTERED/LONDON” registered oval in red, Preston and Rochester backstamps. A fresh and fine cover, the 2d. stamps being from one of the scarcer plates. Photo

£150-180

1879 John Field’s multicoloured calendar, franked 1870 1⁄ 2 d. Plate 12, KJ, with NPB cancellation; folded and some perimeter faults, colourful and rare

£80-100

1879 (3 Dec.) envelope from France to London, bearing 1858-79 1d. Plate 220 KF, LH, 1870 1⁄ 2 d. Plate 3 OS, initially uncancelled and with manuscript line and “O” to indicate invalidity (as per U.P.U. regulations), with Dunkerque/nord c.d.s. and “T” in triangle alongside, on arrival in London, the stamps cancelled by three strikes of handstruck “2” and with London “AA/F.B/.DE 4/1879” c.d.s. alongside, subsequently charge 21⁄ 2 d. for the remainder of the deficiency; light vertical crease, clear of the adhesives and a trifle soiled; fine. An extraordinary cover, and a probably unique usage. Photo

£600-800

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1807 two page entire letter with a fine coloured engraving of a man approaching a young lady, playing a lute, surrounded by loving messages; with “2” handstamp, on reverse red 12 O’Clock datestamp of 14 Feb. and with manuscript Refused. Believed to be the earliest recorded ‘Refused’ Valentine. Photo

£400-500

1816 two page letter sheet To be left at the Crown & Thistle, Monmouth and with unclear datestamp, containing a hand coloured “mechanical” gentleman doffing his hat (not working), fine and attractive

£180-200

1817 two page embossed “Dobbs” handcoloured “cob web” lettersheet (addressed but not posted) depicting a flower lifting to reveal Cupid delivering a letter, surrounded by loving messages, fine. Photo

£220-250

1818 (10 Feb.) entire letter to Deptford with very scarce red flat topped “3” and black “Two Py Poft/Unpaid/Deptford” handstamps; the entire letter with a handwritten Valentine message concluding “.... I would not have troubled you with this Valentine before the day arrived but knowing it was the custom of some people to return them I thought that you might be one of that number”. A small portion of the address panel and most of the top flap missing, some strengthened splits and perimeter faults along the folds, nevertheless a scarce early use of a Valentine asking to be reciprocated

£120-150

1828 (12 March) a belated Valentine message, addressed to Miss C Corkram from George Norton, then Member of Parliament for Guildford, entire with red “Free” marking, enclosure with loving message and hand drawn cartoon of an Archer sending a message to Caroline; a few creases and wrinkles and the enclosure rejoined, but an unusual use of the Free franking privilege

£200-250

Note: Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (1808-1877), feminist, social reformer and author. Left her husband, George Norton, in 1836, following which her husband sued her close friend, Lord Melbourne, the then Prime Minister, for criminal conversation 89

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1829 (c.) two page entire letter addressed locally with manuscript 2 and on reverse undated “CHIPPENHAM/96” mileage marking, containing a part printed and part manuscript Valentine; a few small splits around the folds, fine. Photo

£270-300

1830 (c.) two cut-out “scissors work” Valentines, one a moth, the other a dove with a snake, both with loving messages, no postal connection but superb

£180-200

1832 two page entire letter posted within London for local delivery with “3” handstamp on front and red London datestamp of 28 Feb. on reverse, containing a comic lithographed hand coloured Valentine depicting a man on his knees before a lady; necessary folds and a few small perimeter faults, fine. Photo

£180-200

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1833 “Dobbs” Patent two page letter sheet, addressed to Overton, Hants, charged “8” and with London Maltese Cross d.s. of 11 Feb. on reverse, containing an attractive Valentine with embossed frame surrounded by a blue border depicting handpainted flowers; some strengthened splits along the folds, fine

£180-200

1836 (10 Feb.) entire letter addressed to Lanchester with a curious handwritten Valentine message and with hand made hearts and diamonds applied to the interior, endorsed “d. to Pay” and with light red framed “Sunderland/Penny Post” on the front and with double ring c.d.s. on reverse; soiled but rare. Photo

£200-250

1836 two page letter sheet to Sussex with Brixton Hill/Py Post, red “PAID/18FE18/1838” and “G.B./PAID” in circle, red datestamp on reverse, containing an attractive handcoloured Valentine depicting a young couple surrounded by flowers and doves; some faults and the front panel stained. Rare

£130-150

1837 “The Lover’s Wish” printed on silk and stitched across a panel from an Almanac 1842 (15 Feb.) hand coloured, embossed, paper lace Valentine with a loving message in the form of an entire letter, locally addressed, bearing 1841-53 1d. tied by Maltese Cross and with Moneymore c.d.s. on reverse; most attractive and rare used from Ireland. Photo

£200-250

1843 single page “I want to be married immediately” coloured letter sheet, depicting a seated gentleman writing a letter with Cupid whispering in his ear, franked 1841 1d. with Maltese Cross cancellation and blue “MONEYMORE” c.d.s. of 14 Feb. on reverse. Addressed to the same lady as the preceding lot. Fine. Photo

£220-250

1844 two page letter sheet, franked 1841 1d. red with black Maltese Cross cancellation, with Paddington c.d.s. and red London d.s., both of 14 Feb. on reverse, containing a hand made and coloured Valentine, with message “Is thy heart from anguish free Dost thou ever think of me”, with a central panel depicting a dove carrying a letter, opening to reveal a small butterfly and flowers “cob web”, lifting to reveal a pierced heart; soiled or a trifle stained on the address panel but charming and rare. Photo

£360-400

1844 two page latter sheet, franked 1841-53 1d. red with black Maltese Cross cancellation and with Liverpool c.d.s. of 21 Feb. on reverse, addressed locally, containing an attractive hand coloured paper lace Valentine depicting Cupid with a net hunting winged hearts, soiled or stained on the front panel, some small splits around the folds, fine and attractive. Photo

£450-500

1847-1900 five envelopes, mostly with accompanying cards, including 1853 plain envelope with “John Windsor” card; 1870 plain envelope (no card) with a message to the postman, also two Ladysmith siege cards (unused), mixed condition

£90-100

1858 plain envelope with accompanying paper lace card, delicately coloured in silver, with a “Forget me not” verse printed on a silk panel, franked 1d. with Dublin duplex cancellation of 15 Feb.; fine

£130-150

1859 plain envelope with accompanying “Kershaw & Son” paper lace card with applique flowers at the centre, to the same addressee as the previous lot and franked 1d. (2) with Dublin duplex cancellations of 14 Feb.; fine

£130-150

1866 plain envelope franked 2d. with London “74” duplex cancellation of 14 Feb., addressed locally and with accompanying “mechanical” card depicting a young lady in her finery, stared at by a boy and a whiskered gentleman; the envelope with faults and the card a trifle soiled and missing the cotton

£90-100

1867 (13 Feb.) embossed paper lace Valentine envelope, decorated on both sides, locally addressed, bearing 1858 1d. Plate 96, tied by “583” duplex cancellation of Nottingham; stunning and rare. Photo

£300-400

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£70-80

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1870 (c.) a box, franked 1858 1d. (2), indistinctly cancelled, addressed to Surrey, containing a very fine and elaborate paper lace card depicting flowers, feathers and cupids with blue silk panels, fine. The box a little crushed

£130-150

Telegrams: 1875 (c.) “Cupid’s official Telegraphs”; 1880 (c.) “Lovers’ MarconiCommunication Company, Unlimited”; 1936, 1937, 1938 and 1964 (2) Post Office Telegrams with envelopes, also two later Greetings Telegrams with envelopes

£100-120

1887 (19 Jan.) Post Office Notice “Foreign & Colonial Parcel Post. St. Valentine’s day.” Giving dates for posting abroad, fine and scarce

£90-100

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“The Morning Chronicle”: 25 Feb. 1840, including page 1, columns 1, 2 and 3 advertisements regarding “Her Majesty’s Mails by Steam to Vigo....”, envelopes for the Uniform Penny Postage and a lost letter; red 1d. Newspaper Tax handstamp; fine

£100-150

“The Morning Chronicle”: 30 June 1840, including on page 1, column 1 advertisements for “Her Majesty’s Mails by Steam to Vigo....”, page 2, colums 2 offering “Post Office adhesive stamps, in any quantity....”, etc., red 1d. Newspaper Tax handstamp; fine

£100-150

“The Morning Chronicle”: 9 July 1840, including page 1, column 1, advertisements for Her Maesty’s Mails by Steam to Vigo....”, “Post office adhesive stamps, in any quantity, twelve for 1/1d. .....”, red Newspaper tax stamp; fine

£100-150

“The Morning Chronicle”: 18 July 1840, including page 1, column 4, advertisement “Post Office adhesive stamps in any quantity twelve for 1/1d........”, red Newspaper Tax stamp; fine

£80-100

“The Morning Chronicle”: 9 Sept. 1840, including page 1, column 1 a notice “General Post Office Sept. 2 1840/ Notice to the Public.... Alterations, &, in the Rates of Postage, &, have taken place.......” mentioning Members of Parliaments privileges, Soldiers and Sailors letters, signed W.L. Maberly, 1d. red Newspaper tax handstamp; fine

£150-200

“The Morning Chronicle”: 10 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 3 a notice “General Post Office, December 1840, Notice to the Public - Registration of Letters - On and after the 6th. of January next a system of Registration will be adopted...... and giving details, signed W.L. Maberly, red 1d. Newspaper tax handstamp; fine

£150-200

“The Morning Chronicle”: 16 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 3, a notice “Fifty Pounds Reward. - Whereas, Samuel Lloyd, late a clerk in the Post Office of Ashburton...has absconded on a charge of Felony....” signed W.L. Maberly, red 1d. Newspaper tax stamp, also various advertisements for envelopes; fine

£100-150

“The Morning Chronicle”: 22 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 2 “Caution. - The letters addressed to the Bank of Manchester having this morning been delivered by one of the clerks at the Post Office to some individual not authorised to receive them, the Public are hereby cautioned against receiving from strangers any Notes or Bills, as the letters probably contained remittances..........”, column 3 advertisement for the “Royal Mail Steam-Packet Company”, red 1d. Newspaper Tax handstamp; fine

£100-150

“The Morning Chronicle”: 23 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 3 “Caution. - The letters addressed to the Bank of Manchester having this morning been delivered by one of the clerks at the Post Office to some individual not authorised to receive them, the Public are hereby cautioned against receiving from strangers any Notes or Bills, as the letters probably contained remittances..........”, red 1d. Newspaper Tax handstamp, fine

£100-150

“The Morning Chronicle”: 24 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 2 “Caution. - The letters addressed to the Bank of Manchester having this morning been delivered by one of the clerks at the Post Office to some individual not authorised to receive them, the Public are hereby cautioned against receiving from strangers any Notes or Bills, as the letters probably contained remittances.........”, red 1d. Newspaper tax handstamp, fine

£100-150

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Stereo missing: Addressed to Havre, red Maltese Cross cancellation, London datestamp of 30 May 1840 on reverse; a little stained

£100-150

Stereo missing: Addressed to Hereford, with black “Redland/Penny Post” handstamp, red Maltese Cross cancellation and two strikes of “BRISTOL/27 AU 1840/Py POST” in the same colour; a few minor perimeter faults; fine. Photo

£100-150

Stereo obscured: Used to Thetford, dated 20 Nov. 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellation, Lyn dated marking on the front; small surface rub on the front

£100-150

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A2, A5, A11, A15, A24 and A64 (2), unused, mixed condition

£200-250

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A2, addressed to Devon, black Maltese Cross cancellation, London datestamp of 25 March 1841 on reverse; fine

£150-200

A2 with Atlas Assurance Company advertisement (92 Cheapside, 10th Oct. 1840 and Claims paid table with 11 lines, MA103b), addressed to Somerset, black Maltese Cross cancellation and with Lombard St. Maltese Cross datestamp of 2 July 1841 on reverse; small internal paper split, fine. Photo

£200-250

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A6 and A66, unused, fine and unfolded

£150-200

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A6, dated 11 June 1841, addressed to Carlisle, black Maltese Cross cancellation, Carlisle single ring datestamp on the front and blue Penrith single ring d.s. on reverse; light horizontal filing crease, fine

£100-150

A7, A9, A67 and another with stereo obscured, all with red Maltese Cross cancellations; faults

£150-200

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£150-200

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A11, dated Sept. 4 1841, addressed to London, black Maltese Cross cancellation, Fevershan d.s. on reverse; light horizontal filing fold, fine

£120-150

A25, dated 14 April 1841, addressed to Shropshire, black Maltese Cross cancellation, double ring Wellington Salop d.s. on reverse; small central spike hole backed by paper, fine

£100-120

A25, A26 and another with stereo obscured, used, black Maltese Cross cancellations; some faults

£150-200

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A34, dated 12 Feb. 1841, addressed to Newcastle, with red Maltese Cross cancellation (late use), blue “NEWCASTLE ON TYNE” c.d.s. on reverse across flap, and with a fastidiously written romantic verse inside, culminating with the words I am my lovely Polly thy Valentine; fine. A most unusual use of the Mulready and believed to be the only recorded example such of either value. Photo

£800-1,000

A54, dated 28 Oct. 1842, addressed to Leeds, black Maltese Cross cancellation with double ring “MORE/TO/PAY” and double ring Leeds d.s. (20.10) on the front, London d.s. on reverse; horizontal filing folds, fine. Photo

£150-200

A68, with John Richards and Company advertisement (with Mirror of Parliament at top left and Charnock’s Story’s Laws at bottom right, MA467b), dated 28 April 1841, addressed to Liverpool, central and crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; a trifle soiled, fine. Photo

£250-300

A232 (forme 6) with British and Foreign School Society advertisement with J. Rider, Printer, 14 Bartholomew Close at foot, MA415b), addressed to North Wales, dated 23 Oct. 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellation and red “P1” on the front; soiled and small faults but rare. Photo

£200-250

A254 (forme 5) with The Economic Life Assurance Society advertisement (middle left 9thly, top right Directors Edgar, Gordon, middle Agent at Norwich, MA115b), addressed to Essex, dated 3 Nov. 1841, black Maltese Cross cancellation; a few small faults but scarce. Photo

£150-200

A255 (forme 5) with blue Envelope Office advertisement with Platow’s Patented Coffee Urn at left and Total Number Circulated 140,000, MA9 (unrecorded type), dated 16 Nov. 1841, addressed to St. Neots, black Maltese Cross cancellation and red double ring d.s. (17.11) on the front; small tear into the design at top, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo

£200-250

One Penny Envelopes 138

x139

A137, A142, A144, A163, A166, A177, A181 and A189, the last unused, the others used, A137 with Black Maltese Crosss cancellation and Monk Wearmouth/Penny Post, the others cancelled in red; some faults, also two fronts

£350-400

A137, also 2d. letter sheet a95, unused, also 1858-79 2d. Plate 9 OL and SL on separate entires from Edinburgh; good to fine

£200-250

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A145, dated 3 June 1840, addressed to Edinburgh, red Maltese Cross cancellation and with Charing Cross Maltese Cross datestamp on the reverse; fine. Photo

£150-200

A173, dated 7 Dec. 1840, addressed to Ashford, red Maltese Cross cancellation at right, well clear of Britannia, double ring Hythe d.s. on reverse; light vertical filing fold and a trifle soiled, fine. Photo

£150-200

A174, addressed to St. Albans and re-addressed to Barnet, red Maltese Cross cancellation, undated red SILSOH on reverse, vertical filing fold on reverse, fine

£120-150

Two Penny Letter Sheets 143

a97, a98 and a105, unused, two first two good, the last stained and faults

£100-150

Two Pence Envelopes 144 145

a195, a202 and a203, unused, some faults, a209 with London “55” barred oval cancellation, faults, mostly on the reverse

£150-200

a197, addressed to Thomas Butcher, Banker of Tring, and with fine red wax “D&T” seal on the reverse, distorted black Maltese Cross cancellation, applied just to the right of Britannia, London Maltese Cross datestamp on reverse; some creasing on the reverse, probably due to enclosures, but very fine and remarkably fresh. Rare. Photo

£800-1,000

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147

a202, another addressed to Thomas Butcher of Tring, with red wax “D&T” seal on the reverse, black Maltese Cross cancellation applied well to the right of Britannia, Lombard St. Maltese Cross d.s. (12 March 1842) and double ring Tring (12.3) arrival markings on the reverse; uncreased, very fine and fresh. A wonderful example. Photo

£800-1,000

a208, another ex the Butcher correspondence to Tring, with red wax “D&T” seal on reverse, superb central black Maltese Cross cancellation, Lombard St. Maltese Cross (8 July 1842) and double ring Tring arrival (9.7) arrival marking on reverse; fine and uncreased. An outstanding example. Photo

£800-1,000

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MULREADY CARICATURES AND OTHER PRINTED ENVELOPES x148 ័

House of Commons 1d., fronts dated 21 Feb. and 29 April 1840, two distinct settings of the inscription; faults. Specialised PE9

£250-300

149 149

K. Pearsall’s contemporary hand-drawn reproduction of the One Penny lettersheet on thick wove paper, without any attempt at caricature; trivial edgewear, fine and believed to be unique. A remarkable piece. Photo

£1,000-1,200

LITERATURE:

Described and illustrated on pages 193-194 of “British Pictorial Envelopes of the Nineteenth Century” by Bodily, Jarvis and Hahn PROVENANCE:

E.E. Yates, February 1949 Charles Hahn Louis Grunin, April 2010 150

x151

Pitman’s phonography envelope, the original artwork in pencil on envelope with embossed seal “HEWITT/WINE MERCHANT/LICHFIELD” on reverse, inscribed “Pitmans Phonography is easily learned, is as legible as longhand, and is written 4 to 6 times as swiftly (the above follows in phonography)..... J.H.N. member of the phonetic society, my certified teacher, will give lessons gratuitously through the post”, fine. Most attractive and an important new discovery. Photo

£300-400

Intemperance Envelope (J. Valentine): 1869 (28 Dec.) envelope to Plymouth bearing 1864 1d. plate 110, FH, tied by Launceston “430” duplex (error of date reading 96 for 69), with Plymouth arrival on the reverse; a little roughly opened but still good to fine. These envelopes are scarce used. Photo

£600-700

The envelope titled, “Intoxicating Drinks are the Vane & Curse of Society” depict Hogarth’s Gin Lane at left and prosperity through temperance and savings at right 152

1891 (21 Aug.) large envelope to Saltburn showing a series of illustrations of a shipwrecked pig being chased and, eventually eaten, by natives; the reverse showing a group of flags and banners; bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Scarborough duplex with the arrival datestamp on the reverse. Some soiling and peripheral faults. Photo Photos also appear on page 29 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£120-150

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1891 (13 Nov.) hand-drawn envelope to Saltburn featuring a sea scene in fancy frame with two iron ships with sailing ships in the background; bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Scarborough “693” duplex with arrival backstamp. Some peripheral tears, soiling and tone spots. Photo

£80-100

1893 (9 Oct.) large envelope to Saltburn featuring six different heraldry designs bearing on the reverse, 1881 1d. lilac tied by hooded London c.d.s. with the arrival duplex alongside; some soiling. Colourful

£150-180

1893 (1 Nov.) large envelope to Saltburn featuring hand-drawn Noah’s ark with comic animals including a rhinoceros with toothache and camels carrying baskets of monkeys; bearing 1881 1d. lilac and 1887 1⁄ 2 d. vermilion tied by large, double ring, London c.d.s.; some soiling, particularly at foot. A charming envelope. Photo

£180-200

1894 (3 Sept.) handpainted envelope to Saltburn with the legend “Despatching Foreign Mails” illustrating various native tribesmen with spears despatching a group of western men in top hat and tails, one already in the cooking pot; with further pen and ink illustrations on the reverse; bearing pair of 1887 1⁄ 2 d. vermilion tied by Stoke Newington squared circle. Some soiling. Photo

£150-180

1839 TENDER ESSAYS

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Charles Whiting: Beaufort House 1d. essay number 10 with typically small margins. Fine. Photo

£650-700

James Chalmers: 2d. essay in red on white (defective) also 1d. reprint strip of five in red on yellow gummed paper

£100-120

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ᔛ E

1936 reprint of the 1849 Perkins, Bacon trial sheet of engine turned backgrounds in mauve; two punch holes at side; fine

£300-400

160

161 “Rainbow” Colour Trials x160

x161

ᔛ P

1d. State 2; in lilac-pink on white paper dipped in prussiate of potash, large even margins all round; fine and showing the distinct ivory head on the reverse. Specialised DP20a, £4,500. Photo

£1,200-1,400

1d. state 3, in red-brown on wove paper dipped in prussiate of potash, [1-2] top left corner pair showing extremely large margins with a significant patch of white paper on the edge of the chemical dipping; some light creasing does not detract from this impressive piece. Specialised DP20a. Photo

£4,000-5,000

162

អᔛ P x162 +

1d. state 3, in Prussian blue, [5-10] in a lower left corner block of four with wide margins; some light paper ageing. A fine and rare block. Specialised DP20b. Photo PROVENANCE:

Hassan Shaida, February 1992 33

£7,000-8,000

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ᔛ P

1d. state 2, in dark olive-green on thick, bluish laid paper, [1] with manuscript “Plain” written in the top margin; some trivial paper wrinkling in the corner margin does not detract from this stunning proof. Specialised DP20d. Photo

£3,500-4,000

1d. state 2, in dark olive green on thick bluish laid paper, from the top of the sheet with “Laid Pap...” written in the margin and with good margins other sides; fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1968). Specialised DP20d, Photo

£2,000-2,500

166 165

1871 Ormond Hill Proofs x165

ᔛ P

Late Impression from the One Penny Die II Proof with reversed “NEW” and “3” in black on thin white paper; some overall soiling and there is thin under the “3”. Specialised DP29, £42,000. Photo

£8,000-10,000

1867 Paris Exhibition x166

P+ ᔛ អ

1d. plate 103, AE-BF top margin block of four in black on soft card showing the margin inscription, small to large margins; some surface rubbing down the right margin. An attractive positional multiple. Specialised DP38, £12,000. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£6,000-7,000

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1841 Two Pence Trial Plate x167

P ᔛ

2d. blue, good to large margins and showing the vertical line in the lower right corner of [10]. Specialised DP43, £1,800. Photo

£850-900

Prince Consort Essay x168

169

ᔛ E

1850 1d. in black, imperforate, part original gum; just touched to large margins; small thin at top. Specialised DP71 (2), £4,500. Photo

£1,000-1,200

–– 1d., imperforate in black, horizontal pair with original gum, close to large margins all round, small thinning but otherwise exceptionally fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1965). Specialised DP71(2), £9,000. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1840 ONE PENNY BLACK Plate 1a 170

171

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173

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176

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AE-BF (AE double letter E) block of four, AE and AF touched, margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations, to long, entire letter, dated 20 July 1840, addressed to Edinburgh, red boxed CUPERFIFE datestamp; vertical filing fold affecting AE and AF, the entire, despite small faults an attractive and very rare block. Photo

£2,500-3,000

BE, unused without gum, good to large margins all round; a beautiful impression and exceptionally fresh. Specialised AS1, £18,000. Photo

£2,000-2,500

FD, large to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire, dated 22 May 1840, originally posted as a paid letter with manuscript “1”, addressed to Suffolk and with double ring Cambridge d.s. on the front, redirected to London and the 1d. applied, with red Newmarket (23.5) d.s., London arrival (25.5) on reverse; fine and a stunning cover of exhibition quality. R.P.S. Certificate (2010). Photo

£1,000-1,200

FE, matched with Plate 1b and 1d. red Plate 1b, close to large margins all round, the blacks with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the red cancelled in black, a fine trio. Photo

£400-500

FK-FL horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on large part entire, dated 12 May 1840, addressed to Sheffield; vertical filing fold clear of the adhesive, the contents of the letter have been crossed through which shows on the front. A fine pair. Photo

£250-300

GG, matched with Plate 1b and 1d. red Plate 1b, good to large margins all round, the blacks with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the red cancelled in black; a fine trio. Photo

£400-500

GG and SF, grey black shades showing moderate Plate wear, close to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on long entire, dated 27 May 1840, from Leeds to Dublin; the entire folded and with faults, the adhesives fine

£200-250

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189

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GI (double letter I), a delicate early impression, large to very large margins all round, complete, upright and central red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. An exceptional example. Photo

£250-300

HJ-HK horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to entire letter, dated 15 June 1840, addressed to Basingstoke, Lombard Street Maltese Cross datestamp on reverse; the entire refolded and with horizontal filing fold affecting the pair

£150-200

IF, IG (just joined at top) and JE-JF pair, in a deep shade, good to very large margins all round, tied by light strikes of a light, watery red Maltese Cross to part cover, dated 29 May 1840, the reverse with Glasgow despatch and Edinburgh c.d.s. The piece with folding creases but the adhesives are fine. An unusual May date cover. Photo

£1,500-1,800

JD-JE horizontal pair, JD just touched at lower left, good to large margins other sides, black Maltese Cross cancellations; JE with a trace of a diagonal corner crease, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo

£200-250

KE, good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by a red Maltese Cross in a vermilion shade; stunning. Photo

£200-250

LB, matched with Plate 1b and “Black” Plate 1b, all with good to large margins all round, Plate 1a on piece, the others on entire or entire letter; fine. A scarce and attractive trio

£400-450

LI-LL horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations; faults but good appearance and scarce. Photo

£350-400

MA-MD horizontal strip of four showing moderate Plate wear, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, creases affecting MD; fine and attractive. Photo

£1,000-1,200

MB, good to very large margins all round, tied by a red Maltese Cross in an orange-pink shade, to entire letter, dated 20 May 1840, from Chelmsford to Fenchurch Street, with despatch d.s. in the same colour on reverse; light pressed filing fold at top, crossing the adhesive, and a small portion of the front of the entire has been replaced, otherwise fine and a most attractive May date cover. Specialised A1th, £2,800. Photo

£400-500

MJ, grey-black shade (very worn impression), good to large margins all round and tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade, to entire letter, dated 27 May 1840, ex the Fox Brothers correspondence, addressed to Wellington, superb Taunton double ring c.d.s. on the obverse; filing folds clear of the adhesive, very fine and a most attractive May date entire. Photo

£800-1,000

OA, original Plate 1a re-entry, large margins, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation (scarce on this Plate) to entire (no side flaps), dated 16 Nov. 1840, addressed to Lincolns Inn Fields with faint Bishops Gate Within on the front, red datestamp on reverse; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, some splits along the fold strengthened by archival tape. A rare entire demonstrating experimental use of the black Maltese Cross. Photo

£500-600

PK, matched with Plate 1b and 1d. red Plate 1b, good to large margins all round, the black cancelled in red, the red with black Maltese Cross; Plate 1a sightly thinned, otherwise a fine trio. Photo

£400-500

QD-QF horizontal strip of three, QD touched at upper left, good to large margins other sides, used with Plate 2 RD, margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 8 May 1840 from Doctors Commons; horizontal filing fold at foot, well clear of the adhesives; fine and scarce early usage and combination of different Plates. Photo

£3,000-3,500

LITERATURE:

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RB-RC (moderate Plate wear) and TA-TB horizontal pairs, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fair to fine

£250-300

RF-RI (RI double letter I) horizontal strip of four, RG touched at foot, good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations; horizontal crease at top and RI torn. Nevertheless and attractive and scarce strip from this Plate. Photo

£300-350

RK-RL (RL no Ray flaw) horizontal pair on blueté paper and showing moderate Plate wear, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; small wrinkle affecting RL and each with small thin. Photo

£100-150

SB-SC horizontal pair, close to large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at upper left, black crisp Maltese Cross cancellations; SB with diagonal corner creases, otherwise fine. Photo

£250-300

SG-SL horizontal strip of four showing moderate Plate wear, good to large margins all round, light red Maltese Cross cancellations; creases affecting SG and SJ, fine appearance and scarce. Photo

£500-600

195 195

ᔛ+ អ

SI-TJ block of four, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; diagonal crease affects three stamps, otherwise fine, an attractive and rare block from this Plate. Photo

£2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:

M. Burrus, October 1963 Plate 1b 196

197

198

199

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AC-DC vertical strip of four, close to good margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; creases, otherwise fine and a scarce strip. Photo

£300-400

AD-AE (AE double letter E), EC-ED, HF-HG and HI-HJ horizontal pairs, red Maltese Cross cancellations, HG cut into at foot, otherwise close to good margins all round, some faults

£250-300

AI-BI vertical pair, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; small wrinkle affecting AI, fine. Photo

£150-200

BF-BG horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; a trifle soiled. Photo

£250-300

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205 206

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BG-CI (BH recut corners) block of six (3x2), good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; BG and CG affected by vertical crease, thins affecting three stamps, fine appearance and an exceptionally rare block. Photo

£3,000-3,500

CC-CD (CD double letter D) horizontal pair, close to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, light red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£250-300

CC and DH (roller flaw), DD touched at left, otherwise good margins all round, cancelled by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 26 April 1841, black boxed BEAULY arrival datestamp on the front, vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine

£200-250

CE, good to large margins all round, just tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter, dated 18 Sept. 1840, on reverse Stranraer c.d.s.; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine. Photo

£150-200

CF-CI (CF burr rubs) horizontal strip of four, CI touched at foot, good to large margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 27 March 1841, addressed to Inveraray, red boxed Campletown datestamp (unclear) on reverse, vertical filing fold affecting CF, otherwise fine. Quite attractive and scarce. Photo PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe sale, December 1970 CI-CL (CL non-coincident re-entry) horizontal strip of four, touched to large margins, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations; attractive. Photo

£200-250

DA-EB (DB roller flaw) block of four, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; creased and repaired, fine appearance. Photo

£800-1,000

EC and Plate 2 KA, close to large margins, on piece with red Maltese Cross cancellations, KA small surface scrape at lower left; fine

£150-200

EC-ED horizontal pair, ED just touched at top, close to large margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to entire letter, dated 9 Aug. 1840, addressed to Farnham, redirected on arrival and additionally franked Plate 1b CF (margins all round) and CI (touched or cut into at places); semicircular Farnham d.s. (12.8) on the front and a variety of datestamps on reverse. An unusual redirected double weight entire. Photo

£400-500

EI, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire (side panels missing), dated 10 Aug. 1840, addressed to Worcester, double ring York d.s. on reverse; filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine. Photo

£150-180

EL, good to large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£100-150

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£400-500

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FI-FJ (FI double letter F) and FK-FL horizontal pairs, FL just touched at right, otherwise good to large margins all round, FI showing portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, on piece (to which they may not belong) with red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£400-450

GH, large even margins, central, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade; fine and attractive. Photo

£150-200

HA-HB (HB original Plate 1a re-entry) horizontal pair, close to good margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£200-250

214 214

215

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216 ័ 217 ័

218

219

220

221

222

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HD-HI (HD original Plate 1a re-entry) horizontal strip of six, close at places but clear at top and with good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations, HD creased, HI tiny thin, otherwise fine and a rare strip. Photo

£1,000-1,200

HJ-HL (HK non-coincident re-entry, HL recut sideline and corners) horizontal strip of three, close but clear at right, large margins other sides, creased between HJ and HK, HJ with pinhole, otherwise fine. Photo

£400-500

IF, used with Plate 6 AF, AG and HK, two a little cut into, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on piece; fine and an unusual piece. Photo

£400-500

IJ-IK (IJ recut sidelines) horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, tied to small piece (lifted and hinged to place) by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, scissors cut in the margin at top; fine and attractive. Photo

£200-250

IK, large margins, fine impression, tied by a light red Maltese Cross cancellation, which leaves the Queen’s profile almost untouched, to entire, dated 25 Oct. 1840 from Shoreham to London, framed “No. 1” below the adhesive and dated markings on the reverse; filing folds well clear of the adhesive, fine and attractive. Photo

£250-300

KA, good to very large margins all round, crisp and practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and highly appealing. Photo

£200-250

LA-LC (LA and LB recut side lines) horizontal strip of three, large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations in an orange-red shade; fine. Photo

£500-600

LG-LH and ME-MF (ME recut sidelines, MF double letter F) horizontal pairs, LH cut into at foot, good to large margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to long, refolded entire letter, dated 10 July 1840, from London to Stone; ME with small wrinkle, vertical filing folds clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo

£500-700

LH-LK horizontal strip of four, LH just touched at top left, good to large margins other sides and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellations (lifted and hinged to place) on entire (no side flaps), dated 17 Nov. 1840, addressed to Bury, double ring Chester c.d.s. on reverse across flap, fine and attractive. Hunziker Certificate (1964). Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

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MA-MB, PG-PH (PG constant variety), RB-RC (RB recut side lines) and TB-TC (TC recut side lines) horizontal pairs, the first with black, the others with red Maltese Cross cancellations, MA cut into at lower left, otherwise close to large margins, some faults

£250-300

ML, good to very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; diagonal wrinkles hardly detracting, fine. Photo

£150-200

ML, good to huge margins all sides, tied by a bold red Maltese Cross in a scarlet shade, and with New Buckenham/Penny Post additionally tying the stamp, to entire letter, dated 5 June 1840, addressed to Norwich, on reverse red ATTLEBOROUGH and black NORWICH datestamps; filing folds clear of the adhesive; fine and a most attractive entire. Photo

£600-800

226 226 ័

ND-NG, NH-NK (ND, NE, NF, NG, NI and NJ retouched check letters, NG also noncoincident re-entry) two horizontal strips of four, margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations to piece dated 24 April 1841; wrinkle affecting NK, otherwise fine and an impressive and extremely rare piece. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

M. Burrus, October 1963 227

228

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OC-RC (PC recut side lines) vertical strip of four, good to large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine and an attractive multiple. Photo

£800-1,000

PI-PL (PJ and PK retouched check letters) horizontal strip of four, PK very close at foot but good to large margins other sides, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 9 Feb. 1841, addressed to Bromley, double ring DONCASTER c.d.s. on the front, fine. Photo

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe sale, January 1967 229

230

231

232

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QD-QE (QD burr rubs) horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£250-300

QE-QF (QF burr rubs and recut side lines) horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; vertical crease between, fine. Photo

£200-250

QF-RF (RF recut sidelines) vertical pair, QF cut into at left, good to large margins other sides and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations on long entire letter, dated 4 Oct. 1840, addressed to Ludlow, double ring WINGHAM c.d.s. on reverse; the entire letter folded out of shape, fine. Photo

£300-400

QK-QL (QL non-coincident re-entry) horizontal pair, very close at upper right, good to large margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 30 March 1841, addressed to London, red Glasgow c.d.s. on reverse; fine. Photo

£200-250

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RC, good to large margins, heavily cancelled by red Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter, dated 9 Nov. 1840, from Douglas, Scotland to London, endorsed in red “above the 1 ⁄ 2oz” and “Paid 1d.”, red Paid Tombstone d.s. on the front and framed red “DOUGLAS” on the reverse; the cover with a closed tear and filing folds, clear of the adhesive. A rare 1d. black cover with a manuscript weight endorsement. Photo

£200-220

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RC-RH (RD and RF recut side-lines, RE burr rubs) horizontal strip of six, RC touched at left, close to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations, creases affecting RD and RG, fine and a rare multiple. Photo

£1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:

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RJ, good to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross and straight line “Charing Cross” to envelope, dated 7 Nov. 1840, addressed to Lancaster Place, red London datestamp on reverse; fine. A rare envelope with “Charing Cross” cancelling the stamp and displaying experimental use of the black Maltese Cross. Photo

£600-700

RK, RJ, used with Plate 6 LE on entire dated Oct. 1840, addressed to Lancashire; RK and LE touched or cut into at left, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations, filing fold clear of the adhesives, a few faults but RJ fine

£200-250

TG-TJ horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 1 July 1840, from Dumfries to Kirkculdbright; boxed datestamp on reverse, central filing fold strengthened by archival tape; fine and rare. Photo

£1,500-2,000

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AA-AB horizontal pair, close or just touched at upper left, good to large margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 20 May 1841, addressed to London, BURTON ON TRENT c.d.s. on reverse, light vertical filing fold through AB, fine. Photo

£200-250

AG, large margins and showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and right, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, in a reddish-orange shade, on envelope, dated 24 Sept. 1840, addressed to Montrose, on reverse red boxed Arbroath d.s., opening well for display; small portion of one of the flaps missing, otherwise fine and most attractive. Photo

£500-600

BE, good to large margins all round, tied by two strikes of a red Maltese Cross cancellation, in a vermilion shade, to entire letter, addressed to Halesworth, dated 13 July 1840, cancellation, with double ring Beccles d.s. in the same colour on reverse; a small portion of the reverse of the entire has been cut out and replaced, nevertheless a fine, clean and uncreased cover. Photo

£300-350

BI-BJ horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied by crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations, on entire, dated 25 Feb. 1841, addressed to Dornock, boxed THURSO datestamp on reverse; fine. Photo

£300-400

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CF-DG (DG double letter G) block of four, CG close or just touched at upper right, good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. A rare block. Photo

£2,000-2,500

DA-DB, JK-JL and SF-SG, horizontal pairs, DA cut into at foot, otherwise margins all round, the first two with red and the last with black Maltese Cross cancellations, fair to good

£300-350

DH-DI horizontal pair close to large margins all round, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, on entire letter, dated 9 July 1841, addressed to London; the entire letter slightly refolded, fine. Photo

£300-350

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EE-EL horizontal strip of eight, a little touched or cut into at places, EI defective, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 5 June 1840, STRATFORD STONEY c.d.s. on reverse, vertical filing folds affecting EH and EJ. A rare and impressive multiple. Photo PROVENANCE:

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£4,000-5,000

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GA and GB, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 30 June 1840, addressed to Kendal, GA touched at left, otherwise good to large margins all round, red Ulverstone c.d.s. on the front, attractive. Photo

£200-250

GL, good to very large margins all round, crisp, upright and practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine. Photo

£200-250

IH-IK horizontal strip of four, large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, creased and thinned, good appearance and scarce. Photo

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe sale, April 1969

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JG-KH block of four, JH very close or touched at right, otherwise good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, horizontal creases, good appearance and a scarce block. Photo

£2,000-2,500

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JG-JL horizontal strip of six, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, sound and uncreased. A rare strip. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe sale, March 1962 251

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KA-LB block of four, LA touched at foot, close at left, good margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations, horizontal crease affecting the upper pair, otherwise fine and attractive. Photo

£2,000-2,500

KE-KH (KE double letter E) horizontal strip of four, margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, scissors cut between KF and KG, KH with small tear at top, scarce. Photo

£350-400

LE-MG (LE constant variety, ME double letter M) block of six (3x2), touched or slightly cut into at places, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on long entire letter, dated 7 Dec. 1840, from Birmingham to Gloucester; the entire strengthened along the folds and some faults, nevertheless a rare and impressive multiple. Photo

£3,000-4,000

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LJ, good to large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£120-150

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MB-PB (PB recut letter squares) vertical strip of four, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, creased between NB and OB, fine. Photo

£300-350

MC, good to large margins all round, crisp, upright and central red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£150-200

MI-ML horizontal strip of four, ML touched at lower right, otherwise good margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, MI with small fault at lower left and MK torn at top; good appearance and scarce. Photo

£250-300

ML-OL vertical strip of three, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo

£400-500

OC-OD horizontal pair, OC touched at top, good to large margins other sides, tied to small piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine

£120-150

OD-PD (PD recut letter square) vertical pair, touched at top, good margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine

£120-150

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OK, with good to large margins, just tied by a light strike of crimson-red Maltese Cross to 1840 (9 May) local Edinburgh cover, clearly showing the datestamp on the flap which opens well for display. An attractive early cover. Cat. £4,800+. Photo PROVENANCE:

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£1,800-2,000

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OK-PL block of four, slightly cut-into at right, large margins other sides, one entire, dated 18 July 1840, addressed to London, double ring Bedford c.d.s. on the front, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives, attractive. Photo 51

ÂŁ800-1,000

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RB-SB vertical pair, very close at upper right, good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£200-250

SA-SD (SA re-entry) horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, SA and SC thinned, SB defective. Photo

£200-250

SC-SE horizontal strip of three, large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine and attractive. Photo

£400-500

SD-SE horizontal pair, touched at right, large to very large margins other sides and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire dated 30 June 1840, addressed to London; filing folds clear of the adhesives, fine

£200-250

TE and TK, both with good margins all round, on part entire from Preston to Manchester, dated 29 Oct. 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine

£250-300

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AK-BL block of four in a grey-black shade, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, pressed horizontal crease through BK-BL, otherwise fine and a rare block. Photo

£3,000-4,000

CK and CL, singles with margins all round, tied to part entire, dated 8 July 1840, from Coventry to London, by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, CK with small fault at foot

£120-150

DC, complete and upright red Maltese Cross cancellation, large balanced margins; small tear at right just touching the design, superb appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). Photo

£100-150

ED-EE horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by unclear red Maltese Cross cancellations and with red boxed BONAW datestamp alongside

£150-200

FD (double letter F), a greyish-black shade, good to large margins all round, crisp, upright and practically central red Maltese Cross cancellation; tiny wrinkles, fine and most attractive. Photo

£150-200

FF, damaged at lower left, on entire letter, dated 12 July 1840, addressed to Belfast, with undated double ring Rallinhinch and Comber c.d.s. (12.7) on reverse, also 1841 “Black” Plate 11 1d. red, IJ, touched at top and bottom, tied to piece with Preston c.d.s. of 6 May 1841 below, also 1841 2d. blue Plate 3 HH and KL, contrasting shades, with large to very large margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamps on one or two sides, black Maltese Cross cancellations

£120-150

FK, good to very large margins all round, crisp and practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and most attractive. Photo

£200-250

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GD, used with Plate 6 PC on front, dated 11 March 1841, addressed to Halesworth, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine.

£200-250

HA-HC (HA double letter H) horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo

£250-300

JI-JL horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; horizontal crease and soiled, good appearance and scarce. Photo

£400-500

KC (double letter K), good to very large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross to entire letter, dated 20 Feb. 1841, addressed (unusually in blue) to Chelmsford, crisp double ring Bungay d.s. on reverse; fine and showing first month of use of the black Maltese Cross. Photo

£300-350

Note: The writer of the letter was John Charles (1783-1853), printer and pioneer of the movement of cheap and good literature for the million. He suffered imprisonment in 1836, on account of a conscientous refusal to pay church rates 279

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LD-LE horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, tied to entire letter dated 7 July 1840, from London to Guisborough; vertical filing fold through LD, otherwise fine

£150-200

NI in a very deep shade, good to very large margins with a neat and central strike of a deep, orange-red Maltese Cross. Fine and attractive. Photo

£200-240

NL, very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, tiny wrinkle at foot not detracting; fine. Photo

£150-200

OF and PL, both with good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo

£200-250

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OG, just touched at lower left, good to large margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation, on envelope, dated 31 Aug. 1841 (first day of official use of the black Maltese Cross), addressed to East Barnett, red “T.P./Blackheath S.E.” alongside; a light horizontal crease ties the adhesive, small parts of the flaps replaced. Fine, a rare and important cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1999). Photo

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£1,500-2,000

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OG-RG vertical strip of four, QG just touched at left, otherwise good to large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations, small thins but otherwise fine and a scarce and attractive strip. Photo

£400-500

OK, good to large margins all round, complete and practically upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£120-150

PE, margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to front addressed to Leicester, redirected on arrival to London and additionally franked Plate 6, JD, with margins all round and red Maltese Cross cancellation; some stains

£100-150

QI-QL horizontal strip of four, QL touched or slightly cut into at right, otherwise large margins all round, tied to piece by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations with framed “No. 1” below; fine. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

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SA-SB horizontal pair, good to large margins all round and showing portions or traces of two adjoining stamps, red Maltese Cross cancellations in a brownish shade, fine. Photo

£200-250

SG-SH horizontal pair in a grey-black shade, close to large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£250-300

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AA-AC horizontal strip of three, AA with small fault at lower left, otherwise good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine and attractive. Photo

£400-500

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AF-BF vertical pair, unused (regummed), margins all round, AF with tiny fault in margin only at right and tiny corner creases at top; good fresh colour, sharp impressions and fine appearance. Photo

£4,000-5,000

AK, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter dated 7 Sept. 1840, from Cobham to London, dated markings on reverse; clean and uncreased. Photo

£150-200

BA-BB horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo

£250-300

BF-BG and LI-LJ horizontal pairs and KE-KE vertical pair, LD small fault at foot, otherwise margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, good to fine

£500-600

BK-BL horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations which leave BB with a clear profile, tiny trace of manuscript at lower right; fine. Photo

£250-300

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CL, just shaved at right, good to large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated 12 Nov. 1840, from Otley, addressed to Montague Square, London. Redirected to Kensington and additionally franked 1d. black Plate 1a IK, with good to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, paying the redirection fee, tied by experimental use of the black Maltese Cross and with another strike additionally cancelling the original franking, resulting in red and black Maltese Cross cancellation on one stamp; fine and, in many ways, a remarkable item. An extraordinary cover of Exhibition standard. P.T.S. Expertising Certificate (2014). Photo

£5,000-6,000

DI and DL, both with good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to entire, dated 16 July 1840, from Lombard Street to Edinburgh; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo

£300-350

ED-EE horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower right, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations. A fine and attractive pair. Photo

£250-300

ED-EE, GD-GE, OK-OL, QG-QH and QJ-QK horizontal pairs, all with red Maltese Cross cancellations, margins all round to touched at places, mixed condition

£500-600

FC-FF horizontal strip of four, touched or slightly cut into at foot and touched at lower left, good to large margins other sides, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations to small piece, scarce. Photo

£200-250

GK-IL block of six (2x3), IL just touched at right, good to large margins other sides, indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations; vertical crease affecting three stamps at left, HL with small surface scrape, otherwise fine. A rare and impressive block. Photo

£2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe sale, May 1966 302

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KD-KE horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations, KD with small thin, otherwise fine. Photo

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£150-200

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KG-KI horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations, KI with light bend; fine. Photo

£400-500

NG, very large, balanced margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange shade; very fine. Photo

£200-250

OI, good to very large margins all round, showing traces of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, dated 24 July 1840, addressed to Norwich, with a very fine strike of the script “Hadleigh/Penny Post” alongside, Hadleigh and Norwich datestamps on reverse; fine. A cover of exhibition quality. Photo

£600-800

PG-PH horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to small piece with Ipswich c.d.s. of 7 Aug. 1840; fine

£250-300

QH-QJ horizontal strip of three, large margins all round, indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations, QI with small fault in margin at foot, otherwise fine. Photo

£400-500

SC (re-entry), good to very large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter dated 31 July 1840, addressed to Oxford, on reverse double ring undated Retford (across flap) and Oxford c.d.s.; tape stain on reverse, fine. Photo

£150-200

Plate 5 309

BE (touched at lower right) and BF, margins mostly all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to entire, dated 25 Jan. 1840 from Dundee to Sheffield, dated markings on reverse, vertical filing fold affecting BE, fine

£120-150

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DJ-EL block of six (3x2), close to large margins all round, tied to piece by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, a diagonal crease affects EJ-EL but hardly affects the very fine appearance of this rare and attractive block. Photo

£5,000-6,000

ED-EE, FA-FB and RA-RB horizontal pairs, the first with black, the others with red Maltese Cross cancellations, RA touched, otherwise good to large margins all round; faults

£300-350

EE, good to enormous margins all round and showing a sizable portion of the adjoining stamp at right, complete, crisp, upright and central black Maltese Cross cancellation; slight wrinkles but still a stunning example. Photo

£200-250

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IA, good to very large, if somewhat uneven margins, tied by a red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange shade, to entire letter, dated 9 Nov. 1840, from Brighton to Ross, Ireland, dated markings and Brighton “W” (West) in circle; a few small perimeter splits, fine and a wonderful combination. Photo

£500-600

IB, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated 30 Jan. 1841, addressed to London, horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive. R.P.S. Certificate stating “Stamp has been removed from the lettersheet cleaned & replaced.”. Photo

£180-200

JD-JE horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, JD with diagonal corner crease at upper left, fine. Photo

£150-200

JK-JL horizontal pair, close to very large margins and showing portions of two adjoining stamps at foot, red Maltese Cross cancellations, small scissors cut between the pair at top; fine. Photo

£250-300

KG, cut into at places but showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, cancelled only by red double lined London tombstone d.s. of 21 Aug. 1840 E (Evening duty); although defective, a very rare cancellation not listed in the specialised catalogue. Brandon Certificate (2008). Photo

£200-300

LL (re-entry), KL, MK and NG, all with margins all round, tied to piece by black Maltese Cross cancellations, NG affected by vertical filing crease, otherwise fine and attractive. Photo

£400-450

MA-MD horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations; horizontal crease, MB with pinhole; fair. Photo PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe sale, January 1967

£300-400

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MA-MF horizontal strip of six, MF cut into at right, good to large margins other sides, black Maltese Cross cancellations, MD with vertical crease, otherwise fine and an impressive strip. Photo

£1,500-2,000

NF, margins all round, used with Plate 7 RB, a little cut into at foot, tied to entire (no side flaps), dated 19 Jan. 1841, from Hawick to Jedburgh, red Maltese Cross cancellations; filing fold affects NF, a little soiled

£80-100

NG and NH, close to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo

£200-250

NH-NI horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations (NH profile clear); fine. Photo

£250-300

OI, large to enormous margins, showing a sizeable portion of the adjoining stamp at right, crisp and upright brown Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and rare. Specialised A1vi, £3,000. Photo

£700-800

PA-PF horizontal strip of six, touched at left, good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations, faults but good appearance and rare. Photo

£800-1,000

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PA-QB block of four, small part of sheet margin at left, close to large margins other sides, red Maltese cross cancellations; creases but good appearance and rare. Photo

£2,500-3,000

QK-RL block of four, margins all round except QL just clipped at top-right, cancelled by light strikes of the red Maltese Cross; creased and razor cut between QK and QL (QL with tear) though still attractive. A rare multiple. Photo

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

The “Victoriana” Collection, 2007 328

329

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RH, SH and TH (TH double letter H) arranged as a vertical strip of three, RH touched, otherwise good to very large margins all round and showing portions of five adjoining stamps, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine appearance and scarce. Photo

£300-350

SA-SD horizontal strip of four, SD touched at upper right, otherwise good to large margins, SA showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, red Maltese Cross cancellations, horizontal crease, good appearance and scarce. Photo

£300-400

TL, large balanced margins, crisp, complete and practically upright black Maltese Cross cancellation; superb. Of Exhibition quality. Photo

£250-300

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AC-AH horizontal strip of six, close to large margins all round, oily red Maltese Cross cancellations, AD and AF a little thinned, AH vertical crease, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo

£1,500-2,000

AE-AH horizontal strip of four, close to large, if somewhat uneven margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, AF creased, attractive. Photo

£500-600

CA-CC horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£600-800

CE-CF horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£200-250

CK-CL horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, slightly oily red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£200-250

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DB-DC horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; DC creased, otherwise fine. Photo

£150-200

DD-DG horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; DD with scissors cut in margin at top, clear of the design, DF creased and DF torn, nevertheless attractive. Photo

£250-300

DJ-DK, JJ-JK, KE-KF and MC-MD horizontal pairs, margins all round, all cancelled by red Maltese Cross cancellations; some mostly small faults

£250-300

DK, FK (double letter K), JK and JL, singles, all with margins all round, DK showing portions of two adjoining stamps, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 27 Nov. 1840, from London to Birmingham; DK affected by heavy vertical filing fold, the entire refolded, otherwise fine. Photo

£500-600

EB-ED horizontal strip of three, large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to piece; fine. Photo

£500-600

ED-EF horizontal strip of three, close to good margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; ED small fault at lower left, otherwise fine. Photo

£200-250

EG-EH horizontal pair, close to large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at foot, red Maltese Cross cancellations (EH profile clear); fine. Photo

£200-250

FA-FB horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; slightly thinned

£80-100

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£250-300

FI, intense black shade, large to huge margins, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and highly attractive. Photo

£200-250

GD, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation, small stain and tiny thin on reverse, fine appearance

£60-80

GG-GI horizontal strip of three, large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; horizontal creases, fine appearance. Photo

£150-200

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GK-GL horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, large part original gum, small central thin and GL with small tear at top into the “G” of “POSTAGE”; gum creases, attractive and scarce. Photo

£3,000-4,000

HB-HE horizontal strip of four, HB close but clear at lower left, good to very large margins other sides and showing portions of four adjoining stamps, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to piece with red Liverpool datestamp of 10 Sept. 1840 on reverse; fine. Photo

£600-800

HE-HF and HK-HL horizontal pairs, HE touched at left, otherwise close large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; HL creased

£200-250

HH-HI horizontal pair, large margins all round, tied to piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations and Hull c.d.s. of 6 Nov. 1840 and with another strike repeated alongside; fine. Photo

£400-500

IA, slightly close at lower left but good to very large margins other sides, crisp and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade; a tiny thin at right hardly detracts from this most attractive example. Photo

£120-150

IE and RF, close to large margins all round, RF with small scissors cut in margin at right, tied to small piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£200-250

KA, good to large margins all round, red Wotton-under-Edge Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1988). Specialised AS41ud, £6,800. Photo

£3,000-3,500

LD-LG horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, tied to piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine and attractive. Photo

£800-1,000

LI-LJ horizontal pair, margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; LJ with tiny surface rub at upper right. Photo

£120-150

MD-ME, NB-NC and TB-TC horizontal pairs, two touched at lower left, otherwise margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fair to good

£300-350

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NF-OG block of four, close to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower right, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. A rare and attractive block. Photo

£2,000-2,500

NJ, good to very large margins all round and showing a sizable portion of the adjoining stamp at right, practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and attractive. Photo

£200-250

QC, on piece with Plate 9 LD, both clear to good margins all round, tied to front, addressed to Deal, dated 2 Sept. 1840; QC affected by vertical filing fold, fine

£200-250

RA, RC, RE and RG, singles, RE a little cut into at left, otherwise good to large margins all round, tied to piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations, RG with black spot on Queen’s cheek; fine. Photo

£400-500

RB, an unlisted worn impression, clear to large margins all round, tied to entire letter, dated 20 April, 1841, addressed to Stroud, double ring Devises d.s. on the front; the adhesive with small inclusion in the margin by the “B” square, the entire with some wrinkles and portion of flap missing from the reverse, fine. Photo

£150-180

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RG, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£100-120

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RI-RK horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, red Maltese Cross cancellations; scissors cut in the margin between RI and RJ, fine. Photo

£400-500

RJ-SK block of four, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; RK with small thin and SJ with minute pinhole, otherwise fine and a rare block. Photo

£2,000-2,500

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TE, intense black shade, part of sheet margin at foot and very large margins other sides, practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, the watermark misplaced to foot, resulting, most unusually, in showing portions of two small Crowns; very fine and a stunning example. Photo

£400-450

TH-TI horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations; TH with small thin. Photo

£100-150

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AA, from upper left corner of the sheet with part sheet margin at left and at top with partial inscription “PRICE 1d. Per La...” and good margins other sides, oily light red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and a most attractive example. Photo

£300-400

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AG-BK block of ten (5x2), AK touched, otherwise close to very large margins all round and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, light and indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations; some pressed creases or cracks, otherwise fine. A rare and impressive block. Photo

£8,000-10,000

PROVENANCE:

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BG, good to very large margins all round and showing traces of the adjoining stamp at left, crisp upright and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£200-250

BL and LL, both very close or touched on one side, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on part entire, dated 29 July 1841, addressed to Kendal, dated markings on reverse

£120-150

DK-DL horizontal pair very close or touched at right, large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, red Maltese Cross cancellations (DK profile clear), fine. Photo

£150-200

EC-ED horizontal pair good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£200-250

ED, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. Photo

£150-200

FE, clear to good margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire letter, dated 15 Aug. 1840, from Vauxhall to Newark; fine. Photo

£120-150

GI-HJ block of four, touched at places to large margins, black Maltese Cross cancellations, vertical crease affecting GI-HI and small faults; good appearance and scarce. Photo

£800-1,000

IB-IE horizontal strip of four, IB touched and a little faulty at left, otherwise good to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower right, tied to small piece by crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations; attractive. Photo

£450-500

KA-KC horizontal strip of three, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo

£500-600

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KK (re-entry), large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, which leaves the Queen’s profile clear, to entire, dated 11 Jan. 1841, from Bath to London, black boxed “No 5” alongside; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine and most attractive. Photo

£500-600

LA-LD horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations, LB with wrinkle and LC affected by vertical crease; otherwise fine and attractive. Photo

£500-600

NI, good to very large margins all round and showing traces or portions of two adjoining stamps, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; small stain in margin at upper-right. Attractive. Photo

£100-150

OI-OL horizontal strip of four, greyish black shade, OI a little cut into at lower left and vertical crease, good to very large margins other sides, black Maltese Cross cancellations, attractive and scarce. Photo

£600-800

OK-PK vertical pair, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; horizontal crease between the stamps; good to fine

£150-200

PC-PF horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, PC and PD with pressed vertical creases, otherwise fine and attractive. Photo

£400-500

PG, greyish black shade, good to very large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, light red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and a most appealing fine impression. Photo

£150-180

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PG-PL horizontal strip of six, PH touched at foot, otherwise close to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on large part refolded entire letter, dated 24 Oct. 1840, addressed to Carlisle, Hawick single ring c.d.s. on reverse; vertical filing fold affecting PH, small repair at top between PJ and PK, despite faults, fine appearance and a rare franking. Photo Photos also appear on pages 65 and 73 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200

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QA-QD horizontal strip of four, slightly close to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, on small piece; fine. Photo

£800-1,000

QD-QE horizontal pair, good to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo

£150-200

SA-SE horizontal strip of five, close to large margins all round, indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations, small scissors cut in the margin between SD and SE, a little ragged at left, otherwise fine and a scarce strip. Photo

£1,500-2,000

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SK, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£100-120

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SK-SL horizontal pair, large to very large margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and foot, black Maltese Cross cancellations, small thins but good appearance

£100-150

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CE, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, slightly oily red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£100-120

CG-CJ horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by black Maltese Cross cancellations; scissors cuts nearly separate the strip into singles, fine. Photo

£700-800

CJ-CK horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; small wrinkle at left, fine. Photo

£250-300

CK, CL, EA, JJ, JK and JL, singles, margins all round to touched, tied to piece by black Maltese Cross cancellations and with Portsmouth double ring c.d.s. of 26 April 1841 alongside; vertical filing fold affecting EA and JL, small faults but an unusual piece. Photo

£500-600

DE-DF horizontal pair, good to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£500-600

FG-FI horizontal strip of three, FI close or just touched at top, good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations; vertical creases affecting FG and FI, otherwise fine. Photo

£150-200

HD-HE horizontal pair, HE touched at places, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations, on entire, dated 20 Nov. 1840, addressed to London, single ring Carlisle c.d.s. on reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine

£120-150

HJ-HK horizontal pair, slightly close to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, light red Maltese Cross cancellations, trace of a pressed horizontal crease. Photo

£100-150

IA-IB and JK-KL horizontal pairs touched to margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, tiny faults

£200-250

IB, good to very large margins all round and showing portions of the adjoining stamp at left, crisp and practically complete black Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine. A most attractive example. Photo

£200-250

IE-IH horizontal strip of four, good to very large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations; IG with tear into the design at foot, some thin spots, good appearance and a scarce strip from this plate. Photo

£300-400

JG-JI horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, vertical crease between LH and JI, a trifle soiled, otherwise fine. Photo

£200-250

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KB-LB vertical pair, TH-TI horizontal pair, red Maltese Cross cancellations, good appearance, small faults

£200-250

NF, OF, PF and QF singles, touched or cut into at places to large margins, arranged as a block of four on entire letter, dated 10 March 1841, addressed to Carlisle, blue single ring Penrith c.d.s. on reverse; vertical filing fold clear of the adhesives, attractive and scarce. Photo

£500-600

NK-PL block of six (2x3), OK and PK a little cut into, good to large margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations to small piece, faults and repaired but an impressive block. Photo

£500-800

OH-OI horizontal pair, close or just touched at lower right, good to very large margins other sides and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo

£200-250

PJ, unused without gum, creased and faults; fair appearance. Specialised AS46, £16,000. Photo

£120-150

RA-RC horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. A scarce and attractive strip from this Plate. Photo

£800-1,000

RE-RF horizontal pair, close to very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, small faults but attractive

£100-150

RG, huge margins and showing portions or traces of three adjoining stamps, tied by four light black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 20 March 1841, addressed to Newbury, purple “No. 1” handstamp on front, Newport Isle of Wight c.d.s. (21.3) across flap on reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine and most appealing. Photo

£350-400

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BF, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. Matched by a four margined example red. Photo

£200-250

CJ-CK and QC-QD horizontal pairs, slightly cut into to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, small faults

£150-200

MA (double letter M), large margins all round, tied to piece by black Maltese Cross with double ring Burnley c.d.s. of 1 April 1841 alongside; very fine and attractive. Photo

£150-200

MA (double letter M), good to very large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; small inclusion in margin at top; fine. Photo

£120-150

MF, NA, QA and QJ, singles, MF close at foot, otherwise good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on piece with Penny Post handstamp alongside, fine. Photo

£300-400

MI-MK horizontal strip of three, close to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, slightly indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations, slight wrinkles, fine and a scarce multiple from this Plate. Photo

£600-800

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£120-150

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RH, good to very large margins all round, tied by a crisp red Maltese Cross in a vermilion shade, to entire (lower panel missing), dated 2 Feb. 1841, from Ashburton to Axminster; clean and uncreased, stunning. Photo

£400-500

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LE, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to entire, dated 25 Jan. 1841, addressed to London, addressee’s name and address partly crossed through, on reverse red double ring Huntingdon d.s.; fine and scarce early use (first month) of Plate 10. Photo

£300-350

NI-NJ horizontal pair in a deep shade, NJ showing a trace of “J” flaw, small to large margins and cancelled by two neat strikes of black Maltese Cross; fine. Specialised AS66g, £3,500+. Photo

£900-1,000

SA-SD horizontal strip of four, touched at left, close to very large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations; SA with small inclusion, SD slightly thinned, otherwise fine and a scarce strip from this Plate with red cancellation. Photo

£800-1,000

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AD, good to very large margins all round, tied to entire letter, dated 4 June 1841, addressed to Bedford by upright black Maltese Cross and double ring Befdord d.s., framed “No. 1” alongside, on reverse undated “BEAMINSTER” in circle and red d.s. (4.6); vertical filing folds clear of the adhesive, a fine example from this rare Plate. R.P.S. Certificate (1953). Photo

£4,000-5,000

GA, a typical grey-black shade, part of sheet margin at left and large margins other sides, light black Maltese Cross cancellation; small red marks in the margin, very fine. An exceptional example from this rare Plate. Photo

£1,200-1,500

GJ, a greyish black shade, large margins all sides, black Maltese Cross cancellation; small thin, but still a most attractive example from this rare Plate. Photo

£500-600

JJ, in a good shade for this Plate, good to very large margins with a light and indistinct strike of black Maltese Cross; fresh, fine and attractive. With a fine example of the matching Penny Red. Photo

£1,200-1,400

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KF, clear to very large all round and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire, dated 8 April 1841, addressed to Birmingham; small stain at upper right and the entire with a light and unobtrusive filing fold, well clear of the adhesive. Fine and a large example from this rare Plate. R.P.S. Certificate (1978). Photo

£5,000-6,000

Selection of eleven, including Plate 9 photographic forgery, Plate 2 HB-HC pair on entire, Plate 5 CD-CE pair on entire, Plate 6 RF and SD on part entire, Plate 7 DE and DF on envelope, Plate 9 KG with forged blue cancellation, V.R. forgery, also a selection of Mulready caricatures, including 1d. envelope A23 forgery, 1868 Whitakers Almanac franked 1d., Fores Christmas envelope, Deraedemaker reprints, etc., mixed condition

£400-500

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AI, large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and attractive. Photo

£200-250

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AJ-AK, horizontal pair, both showing shifted basal transfers, part of sheet margin at top and good to large margins other sides, bold red Maltese Cross cancellations; fresh colour and most attractive. Photo

£800-1,000

BG, CJ, DK, JD, PA and PC-PG horizontal strip of five, used, mixed condition, the strip crudely repaired

£500-600

CI, close to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, part of “1844” type cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile clear; heavy vertical crease hardly detracting from the very fine appearance. Specialised DS1xc, £2,500. Photo

£150-200

GE, pale blue shade, close to large margins all round, clear number “12” in Maltese Cross cancellation, diagonal crease, otherwise fine and a rare cancellation. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). Specialised DS6wl, £18,000. Photo

£3,000-3,500

HE-HF horizontal pair, close at right, good to large margins other sides, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations; tiny thin in the margin at the foot of HF, clear of the design, fine. Photo

£200-250

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IA, close to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter, from Liverpool to Ireland, redirected to London, faint “Crosby/Penny Post” marking alongside, a variety of transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and attractive. Photo

£400-500

IA, close but clear at foot, large margins other sides, tied to small piece by complete and upright black Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. Photo

£220-250

JG, good to large margins, crisp and bright red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. Photo

£300-350

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OG, good to large margins all round, clear number “6” in Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). Specialised DS5wf, £18,000. Photo

£7,000-8,000

PD, large margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation in a rose-red shade; small thin at top, otherwise fine. Photo

£120-150

PH in a near steel-blue shade, small to very large margins and well tied by a pale strike of dull red Maltese Cross, sent from Liverpool to London, there is a strike of “P*L” in red and arrival backstamp, 1840 (16 Dec.). A good cover, free from the usual filing creases. R.P.S. Certificate (1978). Photo

£800-900

SI, large margins to touched in places, barely tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation on envelope, dated 12 May 1841, from Newcastle to London, addressees name crossed through, seal removed from the reverse. Photo

£150-200

TA-TC horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, bold red Maltese Cross cancellations; some natural inclusions, fine. Photo

£800-1,000

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AA-BB block of four in a deep or dark blue shade, good to enormous margins all round and each stamp with a central strike of a black Maltese Cross; there is a very light bend in the paper, mentioned for accuracy only. A magnificent and stunning block. Cat. £32,000. Photo Photos also appear on pages 71 and 85 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£12,000-14,000

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HJ-HK horizontal pair, good to large margins on small piece and cancelled by black Maltese Cross, fine. Photo

£300-400

KH, NL, QD and RH, margins all round to touched or cut into at places, black Maltese Cross cancellations, some small faults

£250-300

OB-OC horizontal pair, close or touched at top, good to large margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 11 March 1841, addressed to Wolverhampton; the entire with filing notes on the front. Photo

£200-250

SJ in a lovely deep blue shade, good to very large margins, showing a trace of the stamp to the right, a full strike of black Maltese Cross. Fresh and very fine, a stamp with great visual appeal. Photo

£400-500

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FF bearing trial cancellation of concentric circles which has been partially removed by official attempts to remove the cancellation; mixed margins. R.P.S. Certificate (1981). S.G. V1, £35,000. Photo

£5,000-6,000

OF, good to large margins all round, trial cancellation, partly officially removed; fine for this and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. VI, £35,000. Photo

£16,000-20,000

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Plate 9: TE, in a deep shade with large margins all round and a full and neat strike of black Maltese Cross. Also 2d. blue, plate 3, DG in evenly blued paper, good to large, even margins and a light and part strike of 1844-type numeral cancellation. Both very fine and attractive

£120-150

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Plate 11: MB, good to large margins all round, tied to part letter sheet, dated 17 April 1841, addressed to Norfolk, by two strikes of a red London Tombstone datestamp, with another strike repeated alongside and black “Cannon St. Rd./1d. PAID” below; light horizontal filing crease well clear of the adhesive, fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1989). Specialised AS74vd, £20,000. Photo

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£1,500-2,000

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Plate 22: DC, close to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied to entire dated 2 June 1843, addressed to Edinburgh, by a fine strike of the distinctive Maltese Cross of Greenock and with red boxed datestamp on reverse; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine. Specialised B1th, £500

£80-100

Plate 31: OL, part of sheet margin at right and large margins other sides, tied by a very fine and almost upright strike of the number “1” in Maltese Cross, to wrapper, dated 19 July 1843, addressed to Halifax, dated marking on reverse; very fine and attractive. Photo

£300-350

Plate 33: KD, small to good margins all round, tied by a superb, crisp and upright strike of the number “4” in Maltese Cross, to entire, dated 21 June 1843, addressed to Yeovil, dated markings on reverse; light and unobtrusive horizontal filing fold, well clear of the adhesive; rare and stunning. Photo

£600-700

Plate 34: FG, good to large margins all round, cancelled by a crisp and largely complete strike of the number “12” in Maltese Cross; very fine

£120-150

–– OK (double letter O), good to large margins, small corner crease in the margin at lower right, crisp and clear number “7” in Maltese Cross cancellation, on small envelope, dated 28 Aug. 1843, addressed to Ripon; fine

£80-100

–– RD, good to large margins all round, tied by a fine crisp strike of the number “5” in Maltese Cross to entire, dated 14 July 1843, addressed to Sheffield, with purple “T.P/Leadenhall St.” alongside, dated markings on reverse; exceptional and uncreased. Photo

£200-250

Plate 39: OL, part of sheet margin at right with trace of inscription, huge margins other sides and showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and foot, black Maltese Cross cancellation. Exceptional. Photo

£80-100

Plate 42: MB, close to very large margins all round, tied to piece by a clear strike of the number “11” in Maltese Cross; fine

£80-100

Plate 52, GB-GC horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing some early signs of Plate wear, lightly mounted or unmounted mint. A fresh and attractive pair. Photo

£400-450

Plate 57: SL, part of sheet margin at right and large to huge margins other sides, showing portions of three adjoining stamps, light barred oval cancellation, a small thin in the margin at foot hardly detracts from this phenomenal example. Photo

£120-140

Plate 60: QB-QE, horizontal strip of four, large margins, tied to small piece by “575” barred oval cancellations of North Shields, QE with corner crease, otherwise fine

£80-100

Plate 105, SF (inverted “S”) on evenly blued paper, good to very large margins, large part original gum; minor bend near corner. A good stamp. Specialised BS32c. Photo

£150-180

Plate 107: SK (inverted “S”), good to large margins, Irish numeral cancellation, fine. Specialised BS32ca, £800. Photo

£100-120

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Plate 129: FL, good to large margins all round, tied by light numeral cancellation to “TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCH,/BY SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH” envelope, printed in red, addressed to Bath, with “From Dover Station,/23rd. day of Feby 1852/IMMEDIATE” (with ‘Dover’ and dates completed by hand) at lower left. Complete with the telegraphic cross Channel message: “FROM-CAPTAIN-BULLOCK-TO-MRS-TAYLOR-WITH-AFFECTIONATE-&-VERY-BESTWISHES - FOR - THE - PLEASANT - JOURNEY - OF - HERSELF - & MR - TAYLOR - TO - INDIA - & SINCERE HOPES-FOR-HER-HAPPY-RE-UNION-WITH-THE-DEAR-FRIENDS-SHE-LEAVES-IN ENGLANDPRINTED-BY-SUBMARINE-TELEGRAPH-BETWEEN-ENGLAND-&-FRANCE-FEBRUARY-23-1852-910-AM-WEATHER-COLD BUT-FINE.”. On reverse, red and blue datestamps of 24 Feb. 1852; Superb. The only recorded example of an imperforate stamp used on this form of envelope, complete with telegraphic cross-Channel message. This was sent just over 3 months after the line was opened to the public. A cover of major importance in the field of transport and communication. Photo Note: The Submarine Telegraph Company was established in 1850 by John Walker Brett (1805-1863) and his younger brother, Jacob, to operate submarine telegraph cables between Britain and the Continent, under commissions from the French and Belgian Governments. In 1851, the Bretts engaged Thomas Crampton to lay a cross Channel cable between Dover and Calais. The line was completed on 17 October 1851, and opened to the public for the transmission of letters on 13 November. The Bretts’ Submarine Telegraph between England and France was the first successful service of this kind in the world. Messages via their Patent Printing Telegraph were communicated by means of copper wire, insulated with two layers of gutta-percha. John Brett died in a Staffordshire lunatic asylum

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Plate 180: AJ, AK imprimatur, rejoined horizontal pair showing the marginal inscription, one with full top margin and both showing the ivory head. Fine with large margins all round. Photo

£750-800

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AL, tied to 1843 (13 May) entire letter to Ludlow, good to large margins and tied by a neat strike of number “10” in Maltese Cross cancellation, the reverse bearing the despatch and arrival datestamps; horizontal filing crease. Fresh. Cat. £1,000. Photo

£300-350

BC, tied to 1843 (15 May) envelope to Manchester, large to very large margins and tied by a light and neat strike of number 11 in Maltese Cross cancellation, fresh and attractive. Cat. £1,100. Photo

£400-450

BK, tied to 1843 (4 May) entire letter to Ashby de la Zouch, good to very large margins and cancelled by an upright and central strike of number “9” in Maltese Cross, London despatch and part arrival c.d.s. on the reverse; good. Cat. £550. Photo

£200-240

CE-DF block of four, just cut into at left, other margins close to very large, large part original gum; small thin, some creasing and wrinkling. Cat. £3,200. Photo

£600-700

KA, very large margins, showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right and a trace of the inscription at left, light, central and upright number “6” in Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and most appealing. Photo

£80-120

KK-KL horizontal pair (cut into and faults), tied to 1848 (11 Sept.) entire letter (with weighty enclosures) from Navan to Gloucestershire, with Irish “348” cancellations and “tara/Navan” at lower left, redirected to Warwickshire and additionally franked 1d. ME-MF horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, with crisp blue “571” barred oval cancellations of Northleach, a variety of datestamps on reverse; the flap torn, otherwise fine and an attractive redirected letter. Photo

£500-600

OB-OF horizontal strip of five, good to very large margins all round and cancelled by fine strike of number “5” in Maltese Cross; vertical creases either side of OD; a very attractive and appealing strip. Photo

£500-600

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SA, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by a good strike of the Hollymount distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and rare. Specialised B1tha, £2,800. Photo

£200-250

TE, large margins all round, tied to envelope by a superb blue “515” barred oval cancellation of South Cave, dated 7 May 1845, addressed to Scarborough, with matching undated “SOUTH CAVE” on reverse; the envelope with some minor perimeter faults but nevertheless fine and most appealing. Photo

£300-350

Collection in a green album, 323 stamps, including a complete reconstruction, Plated examples with twenty-seven unused (Plate 16 block of six), used with Plate 28 inverted watermark, Plate 8 RG-SH block of four, Plate 102 MB-NE block of eight, etc., mixed condition

£2,200-2,500

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CK, good to enormous margins all round showing a sizable portion of the adjoining stamp at left, Dublin distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation; an outstanding example. Specialised E1ul, £700. Photo

£150-200

KC, a little close at top but large to enormous margins other sides and showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and right, number “12” in Maltese Cross cancellation; small inclusion at upper left, fine. S.G. 13f, £550

£80-100

MH, good to very large margins all round, cancelled by red “P.D.” (Paid to Destination) in oval cancellation, fine. An extremely rare marking, believed to be even scarcer than the red numeral, which is priced at £28,000 by Stanley Gibbons. R.P.S. Certificate (1992). Photo

£2,500-3,000

OD-OE horizontal pair, large to very large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at lower right, number “12” in Maltese Cross cancellations (OD clear profile), vibrant colour, light horizontal bend; fine and attractive. S.G. 13f, £1,100+. Photo

£200-220

RB, large margins, cancelled by a fine and crisp strike of the number “12” in Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. S.G. 12f, £550. Photo

£200-220

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£250-300

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HH, imprimatur in a deep shade, good to very large margins and showing slight ivory head on the reverse. Fine. Only 22 stamps were removed from the imprimatur sheet. Specialised £16,000. Photo

£5,000-6,000

QE, very large margins all round and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, Irish “142” cancellation of Clonmel; very fine. An exceptional example

£60-80

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1841 (April) Postal Notice from E.S. Lees, General Post Office, Edinburgh, bearing 2d. blue postal stationery envelope with large red “SPECIMEN” overprint, also another 2d. envelope and 1d. pink letter sheet similarly overprinted; the notice folded. Specialised PN4. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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£800-900

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1d. Plate 34: AF-AI horizontal strip of four, plate 43 IC-JE block of six (3x2), unplated DI-EJ block of four, part original gum; good to fine. S.G. 38/41

£250-300

1d. Plate 36: TJ, Plate 39 CD, Plate 41 AH, Plate 47 DB-BB, Plate 49 CH, Plate 52 MG, Plate 56 AF, AI-AJ, BJ and LJ-LK, Plate 57 PL, part original gum or unused, several very fine

£200-250

1d. Plate 42: DG, EI-EL horizontal strip of four, tied by “13” in barred oval cancellations to entire, dated 15 Sept. 1863, addressed to Paris, Angl. Amb. Calais c.d.s. (16.9) additionally ties DG; some faults but good appearance and scarce. S.G. 38/41

£60-80

1d. Plate 42: NC-Tl, irregular block of ninety, large part original gum, a few split and irregular perfs. as would be expected with a block of this size, some slight stains on reverse but fresh colour and chiefly fine. A very scarce block. S.G. 38/41, £7,350 as 22 blocks of four and two singles

£2,000-2,500

1d. Plate 43: EG-HH, irregular block of ten, tied to piece by “76” duplex cancellations of 20 June 1857; a little rubbed at top, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1966). S.G. 38/41

£150-200

1d. Plate 49: HA, tied to envelope, dated 5 Jan. 1860, by Irish “214” Spoon cancellation of Enniskillen, with undated “KINLOUGH” in circle alongside; fine. S.G. 38/41

£80-100

1d. Plate 52: RI, tied by London “3” duplex cancellation of 16 Aug. 1859, to prices current, addressed to Switzerland; filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine and a scarce 1d. rate cover to Switzerland. Van Der Linden Certificate (1997). S.G. 38/41

£100-120

1d. Plate 56: Cl, DF-DH horizontal strip of three, tied by “447” duplex cancellations of Leeds, to entire letter dated 25 June 1851, addressed to France; transit and arrival markings, fine. S.G. 38/41

£80-100

1d. Plate 56: SA-SF horizontal strip of six, tied by Leeds “447” duplex cancellations of 1 June 1860, to opened out envelope addressed to South Africa, Grahams Town arrival d.s. (19.7) on reverse; SF torn on application, otherwise fine. S.G. 38/41

£100-120

1d. rose-red, Plate 58: DG-FJ, block of twelve (4x3) with original gum, good fresh colour, some slight creases or wrinkles, fine and fresh. S.G. 40, £600 as singles

£120-150

PROVENANCE:

Lord Steinberg, September 2011

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1d. rose-red, plate 52: KD-KF imperforate strip of three, close or just touched to very large margins all round and well tied by Liverpool roller “466” on local Liverpool wrapper being a printed “Notice of Objection” (of the recipient remaining on the list of voters) and with Liverpool 1858 (23 Aug.) backstamp; the wrapper with some creasing and age faults, nevertheless, a major rarity from this period. S.G. 40a. Photo

£8,500-9,000

1d. Plate 58: KE-KH horizontal strip of four, tied by Bristol “134” duplex cancellations of 30 April 1858, to long, local, envelope; vertical filing fold clear of the adhesives, a little roughly opened, fine. S.G. 38/41

£100-120

1d. Plate 59: DJ, tied by London “18” barred oval cancellation to printed entire letter, dated 16 July 1858, locally addressed, “D*” inspectors marking alongside, fine. S.G. 38/41

£80-100

1d. Plate 59: PA-PL/TA-TL, block of sixty (12x5), several showing major re-entries, mint or part original gum; some split perfs. strengthened by paper and a few other faults, good colour and a scarce multiple from this plate. Believed to be the second largest recorded. S.G. 38/41

£1,200-1,500

1d. Plate 68: SK-TL, block of four, part original gum, some split and strengthened perfs., fine. S.G. 38/41

£100-120

1d. Reserve Plate 17: GC, MC, NJ and RD, used on separate printed insurance company wrappers or large part wrappers. S.G. 38/41

£100-120

1d. rose-red, plate 66: AL imperforate with corner margins showing the plate number, large part original gum; diagonal crease in the corner margin, large to very large margins and with full deckled edge. With exceptional fresh colour, an outstanding and beautiful example of this very scarce error. Of exhibition quality. R.P.S. Certificate (1976). S.G. 40a, £4,500. Photo

£6,000-7,000

1d. selection of ninety-five plated examples on covers, a good variety of cancellations and instructional markings, also Plate 42 SJ-TK block of four on piece, Plate 46 IB and Plate 55 IH with “OUS” overprint, etc., chiefly good to fine

£600-800

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1d. red-brown, Plate 70: QB, part original gum, good rouletting all round; two pin holes behind the Queen’s head. An attractive example of this rare stamp. Holcombe Certificate (1993) with his pencil notation on the reverse. S.G. 16a, £25,000. Photo

£4,000-4,500

1854 (25 Feb.) envelope to Daventry bearing 1d. red-brown, Plate 94: PE, well tied by London numeral cancellation, the reverse with clear despatch c.d.s., straight-line “Gt.Coram.St.” in blue and part green c.d.s. An unusually fine cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1969). S.G. 16b, £2,200. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1856-79 PLATE NUMBERS One Penny 508

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Set of Plate numbers 71-225, excluding 77, large part original gum, with several, including Plate 225 being unmounted mint; chiefly fine. A fresh and rare set. Cat. £14,340. Photo

£4,000-5,000

Plates 71, 73, 78, 80, 81, 87, 90, 93, 96, 98, 100, 103, 108, 111, 113, 117, 118, 120, 121, 127, 130, 134, 137, 138, 140, 147, 149, 150, 151, 156, 157, 159, 161, 167, 170, 174, 176, 181, 183, 190, 194, 195, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 209, 210, 218, 221, 222 and 224, all in blocks of four, original gum with many unmounted; chiefly fresh. A fine lot. Cat. £13,760+

£3,000-3,500

Plate 84: GA-HE, block of ten (5x2) from the left of the sheet with inscription, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 43/44, £750+

£250-300

Plate 92, CA-DF block of twelve (6x2), part original gum (some hinge remainders); a few split perfs. and small stains. S.G. 43/44, £600+

£100-150

Plate 97: PD-DF, block of twelve (3x4), original gum; centred to upper left, PF with small coloured mark on the front, fine. S.G. 43/44, £660+

£120-150

Plate 108: CD-FF, block of twelve (3x4), original gum; a little wrinkled, good colour and well centred. S.G. 43/33, £1,200+

£300-400

Plate 131, DE with protective underprint in black, “VICKERS,/SONS & CO.,/LIMITED,/SHEFFIELD”, cancelled by “700” numeral of Sheffield. Specialised PP198, £150. Photo

£80-100

Plate 138: QG-TI, block of twelve (3x4) from the foot of the sheet with inscription; original gum (mostly unmounted), gum wrinkles and a few split perfs., fine. S.G. 43/44, £360+

£100-150

Plate 170: RG-Tk block of fifteen (5x3), original gum (mostly unmounted), some wrinkles, split perfs. and stains. S.G. 43/44, £750+

£150-200

Plate 171: ME-PL block of thirty-two (8x4) from the right of the sheet with marginal inscription, original gum with many remaining unmounted mint; some split perfs. and creases. S.G. 43/44, £800

£100-150

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Plate 177: AG-CL block of eighteen (6x3) from the upper right corner of the sheet with inscriptions and Plate number and showing short spacing of the perforation on the “A” row; original gum (mostly unmounted), some gum wrinkles and split perfs., fine and fresh. An impressive multiple. S.G. 43/33, £990+

£300-400

Plate 183: PI-RK, block of twelve (4x3), original gum (mostly unmounted), centred to lower right, OK-OL showing an interesting printing flaw due to a foreign body on the printing plate. S.G. 43/44, £840+

£200-250

Plate 186: AD-DH block of twenty (5x4) from the top of the sheet with marginal inscription, part original gum, split perfs. strengthened by hinges, fine. S.G. 43/44, £1,700

£200-250

Plate 187: AA-DE block of twenty (5x4) from the upper left corner of the sheet with inscription and Plate number, original gum; centred to left, fine. S.G. 43/33, £1,300+

£400-450

Plate 190: AE-DF block of eight (2x4), original gum; some split perfs. and other small faults. S.G. 43/44, £520+

£100-150

Plate 192: PA-TE block of twenty-five (5x5) from the lower left corner of the sheet with inscription and Plate number, original gum (mostly unmounted); usual gum wrinkles, centred to top, fine. S.G. 43/44, £1,625+

£400-450

Plate 194: AJ-BL block of six (3x2) from the top of the sheet with inscription, unmounted mint, centred to right and the usual gum wrinkles, fine and fresh. S.G. 43/44, £390+

£100-150

Plate 196: AA-EE block of twenty five (5x5) from the upper left corner of the sheet with inscription and Plate number, original gum (mostly unmounted); usual gum wrinkles, centred to right and a few split perfs., fine. S.G. 43/44, £1,625+

£400-450

Plate 197: ED-HF block of twelve (3x4), original gum; good colour and well centred, fine. S.G. 43/44, £840+

£250-300

Plate 198: BK-DL block of six (2x3), Plate 200: ND-OF block of six (3x2), original gum; the first block with rounded lower right corner, good to fine. S.G. 43/44, £780+

£150-200

Plate 199: QA-SC block of nine (3x3), original gum; usual gum wrinkles, centred a little to left, fine. S.G. 43/44, £630+

£150-200

Plate 201: QA-TF block of twenty four (6x4) from the lower left corner of the sheet with inscription and Plate number, original gum; some creased perfs., centred to upper left, good colour and an impressive multiple. S.G. 43/44, £1,080+

£250-300

Plate 225: AH imprimatur with top margin showing inscription, other margins are large. Very fresh and fine. A wonderful example from this very important plate. Photo

£1,200-1,400

— GI, well centred and very fine used with a particularly light numeral cancellation, very fresh and clearly showing the two plate numbers. A very impressive example of this scarce Plate. Cat. £800. Photo

£350-400

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£1,000-1,500

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Collection in maroon Plymouth album and on pages, hundreds, including Plates 78, 82, 83, 108, 109, 114, 136, 144, 182, 219, 222, 224 and 225 (creased) part original gum, a few pairs or blocks, unused and used, mixed condition

£600-800

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Plate 14: AF, large part original gum, gum creases and wrinkles, fine. S.G. 46/47 £500. Photo

£50-60

Plate 14: QJ, with full original gum; superb centring and very fresh colour, typical gum cracking. S.G. 46/47, £500. Photo

£160-180

1870

536 Half Penny x536

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Plate 1: IK-JK imperforate vertical pair with right margin, large part original gum; close to large margins, some typical gum cracking. A good positional pair. B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G. 49a, £4,500. Photo

£3,000-3,500

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Plate 4: AA-CC block of nine (3x3), original gum, centred to right. S.G. 48/49, £1,350

£100-150

538

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Plate 8: KU-MV block of six (2x3), Plate 10: AM-BS block of fourteen (7x2) from the top of the sheet with marginal inscription, Plate 11: GG-GH and KV-MW blocks of four and six (2x3), Plate 15: AG-DJ block of sixteen (4x4); part original gum, mixed centring and some faults. S.G. 48/49, £9,300+

£1,000-1,200

539 539

Plate 9: DS, tied by Glasgow c.d.s. of 17 May 1872 to printed matter, addressed to Hamilton; light and unobtrusive vertical filing fold, well clear of the adhesive, fine; fresh colour and a marvellous cover of outstanding quality and rarity for the scarcest Plate in this condition. S.G. 48/49. Photo Photos also appear on page 93 91

£1,000-1,200

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Plate 12: AJ-EL block of fifteen (3x5), large part original gum with most remaining unmounted mint, well centred for this, usual crackly gum; fine. S.G. 48/49, £1,800+

£250-300

Plate 13: AS-EU block of fifteen (3x5) from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin; fine. S.G. 48/49, £1,800+

£300-350

Plate 19: AU-DX block of sixteen (4x4), original gum with all but two remaining unmounted mint, blue mark on the reverse of BW, a few short perfs. at right, otherwise fine. S.G. 48/49, £4,800+. Photo

£500-600

Plate 20: SC-TD block of four (watermark inverted and reversed), large part original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, centred to top and one short perf. at right; fine. S.G. 48/49, £1,400+. Photo

£150-200

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1860 prepared for use but not issued 11⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, Plate 1, BA, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 2, unused without gum, a few short perfs.; good appearance. S.G. 53as, £2,200. Photo

£200-250

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–– 11⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, PE, part original gum; well centred and fresh. A very fine example of the scarce and popular stamp. S.G. 53a, £8,500. Photo

£3,000-3,500

— 11⁄ 2 d. lake-red, plate 1: CF, large part original gum; well centred and fresh colour. Also plate 3, LI very fine used with neat London c.d.s. Photo

£250-300

Line engraved selection, sixty-five stamps, including 1854-47 watermark small Crown, perf. 16 2d. used strip of three, 1858-79 1d. Plates 184 and 209 part original gum blocks of six, Plate 221 block of four, 2d. Plate 12, Plate 15 watermark inverted, etc., mostly used, good to fine

£300-350

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1/- green, vertical pair and strip of three, cut square but touched or a little cut-into at places, tied to piece dated 18 Aug. 1852, by Irish “62” numeral cancellations, good colour and sharp embossing, fine 1/- green, Die 2, large margins three sides, a little cut into at foot, tied by “831” sideways duplex cancellation of Wakefield, to envelope, dated 20 Oct. 1855, addressed to Lagos, Western Africa; bright colour and good embossing, fine. S.G. 55. Photo Note: This is one of the earliest examples known of mail either to or from Lagos

£200-250

£400-500

10d. brown, cut square and with unusually good to large margins all round, tied by London Inland “24” in barred oval to entire, dated 11 Jan. 1855, registered to Macclesfield; vertical filing folds well clear of the adhesive, fine and scarce. Signed Holcombe. S.G. 57, £3,000. Photo

£700-800

6d. mauve, a beautiful shade, cut square and with clear to huge margins all round, used with watermark small Crown, perf. 16 1d. on entire letter, dated 20 Nov. 1854, registered to Edinburgh, London Inland “24” barred oval cancellations and with Lombard St. Maltese Cross datestamp on reverse; light vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine. S.G. 17, 58. Photo

£500-600

1855-57 Watermark Small Garter, Paper Deeply Blued x553

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4d. carmine, very lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 62, £425

£150-200

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4d, carmine, tied by London Inland section barred oval cancellation, to entire letter, dated 3 Oct. 1855, addressed to Rouen, red “P.D.” in oval and ANGL./AMB. CALAIS D on front, Lombard St. Maltese Cross d.s. on reverse; filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine. S.G. 62, £750. Photo

£150-200

4d. carmine (2) tied by “144” cancellations of Forfar to entire letter (no side flaps), dated 12 Nov. 1855, addressed to New York, “24” and “3/cents” handstamps, fine. Also 4d. (wing margin) tied by London duplex cancellation on entire, dated 21 Feb. 1856 addressed to Bordeaux with blue oval A.Wigdahl forwarding Agents marking (unrecorded by Lowe); some faults. S.G. 62

£200-250

4d. carmine, horizontal pair, tied by Scottish “61” numeral cancellation and “ANGL.AMB.CALAIS” c.d.s. of 21 Feb. 1856, to entire addressed to Bordeaux, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine and attractive. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 62. Photo

£500-600

4d. carmine (2), tied by Newcastle on Tyne sideways duplex cancellations of 8 May 1856 to envelope addressed to New Zealand, “2” handstamp, Wellington (1.9) and New Plymouth (11.9) transit and arrival datestamps on the front, green Liverpool (10.5) on reverse; soiled and some small faults but a scarce cover. S.G. 62. Photo

£200-250

4d. carmine, four used shades, three are on slightly blued paper; good to fine. S.G. 62, 62a, £1,700

£150-200

4d. carmine, four used shades, two on slightly blued paper, one with Birmingham Spoon cancellation; fair to good. S.G. 62, 62a, £1,700

£150-200

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4d. carmine, vertical pair, the lower stamps with small surface rub, tied by scarce “647” barred oval cancellations of Robertsbridge, to envelope, dated 23 June 1857, addressed to Berlin, red “P.” in oval and ENGLAND PER AACHEN/FRANCO, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse; fine. Also 4d. two used examples. S.G. 63. Photo

£150-200

4d. carmine (2), Watermark Large Garter 4d. carmine (6, 2 with inverted watermark), used, mixed condition. S.G. 63/66

£200-250

4d. carmine, white paper, specially prepared ink, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 4, large part original gum, centred to lower right, fresh colour and fine. S.G. 65s, £1,800. Photo

£350-400

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A piece of paper containing nine complete and three partial impressions of the Large Garter watermark, handstamped “(Crown)/POSTAGE/——4d” in the margin at right; some faults, scarce 4d. rose, part redistributed original gum, centred to top, slightly short perf. at lower right, good colour and fine. S.G. 66a, £1,700. Photo PROVENANCE: Beaumont 4d. rose, watermark inverted, original gum, centred to foot, good colour, fine. S.G. 66aWi, £4,500. Photo PROVENANCE: Beaumont

£300-400 £300-350

£800-1,000

4d. rose, watermark inverted, unused without gum, fine and fresh. R.P.S. Certificate (1985), S.G. 66aWi, £4,500. Photo

£500-600

4d. carmine, six used shades, two with inverted watermark, a few faults. S.G. 66, 66aWi, £1,200

£120-150

4d. rose carmine, four used on separate envelope or entires, all addressed to Paris, a variety of London cancellations, good to fine. S.G. 66

£150-200

1859 (17 Oct.) fragile entire letter, endorsed Via Marseille and Aden, addressed to Port Louis Mauritius, franked 1855-57 watermark large Garter 4d. (2) and 1d. ‘stars’ with London “18” cancellations, arrival c.d.s. (17 Nov.) on reverse; some splits along the folds and other slight faults, scarce

£150-200

4d. rose-carmine horizontal strip of three, tied by “1” duplex cancellations of Aberdeen to envelope (with long enclosure), dated 8 April 1858, addressed to Alexander Gibbon Esquire Surgeon 65th Regt. Bengal Care of Messrs Grindley & Co India Army Agency Calcutta; transit and arrival datestamps on reverse; fine. S.G. 66

£150-200

4d. rose carmine (2) used with 1d. Stars on envelope (with long enclosure), dated 17 Jan. 1860, addressed to Alexander Gibbon Esquire Superintending Surgeon Bengal Army Benares, Aberdeen “1” duplex cancellations, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. Photo

£150-200

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£600-700

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4d. on thick paper, watermark inverted, unused (regummed), good colour. S.G. 66bWi, unpriced unused. Photo

£600-700

4d. rose on thick paper, horizontal strip of three, “368” duplex cancellations of Penbroke Dock (which leaves the centre stamp with a fine c.d.s. only), a few short perfs., fine. S.G. 66b, £1,050. Photo

£200-250

4d. carmine on thick paper, “144” barred oval cancellation, also two on ordinary paper. S.G. 66b, £350

£100-150

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6d. lilac, three shades, part redistributed original gum to unused (regummed); fair to good appearance, some faults. S.G. 69/70, £4,050

£200-250

6d. deep lilac, large part original gum, fresh colour, fine and attractive. S.G. 69, £1,800. Photo

£300-400

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6d., lilac, nineteen used examples, including watermark inverted, watermark inverted and reversed, etc., mixed condition. S.G. 69/70

£120-150

6d. lilac, used with 1d. Stars (2) on mourning envelope, dated 6 May 1857, registered to Staffordshire, boxed “CASTLE/STREET” Scots Local cancellations; the 6d. defective at top but good appearance and scarce

£100-150

6d. lilac, used with 1d. Stars on entire, dated 2 Aug. 1861, addressed to Naples, London “1” in barred oval cancellations and additionally tied by red PD in oval; 6d. (2) used with 1d. Stars on entire letter, dated 26 June 1861, addressed to Naples, London “46” barred oval cancellations, good to fine. S.G. 69/70

£120-150

6d. lilac, five on separate envelopes to India, Italy, Cape Town and Grahamstown South Africa and Spain, also 6d. pair on cover to Genoa and 6d. pair with 1d. Stars on cover to Rome; a variety of cancellations; good to fine. S.G. 69/70

£400-450

6d. and 1/-, both wing margin examples, tied by London E.C. duplex cancellations, to entire letter, dated 18 June 1860, addressed to Cadiz, red PD in oval and Cadiz double ring arrival marking; fine. S.G. 69, 71. Photo

£150-200

6d. (trimmed wing margin at left) used with 1d. Stars and 2d. Plate 8 on envelope, dated 18 May 1860, addressed to Melbourne, London SE 12 duplex cancellations, arrival d.s. (6.7) on reverse; some stains but an unusual three colour, three issue, franking

£150-200

6d. on azure paper, wing margin example, tied by London barred oval cancellation to envelope, dated 27 Feb. 1857, addressed to Piedmont; fine. S.G. 70a. Photo

£250-300

1/- green overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 2 and with Charing Cross squared circle trial cancellation; some trimmed perfs. at top and other perf. faults. Rare. S.G. 71s. Photo

£150-200

1/- green overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 4, perfs. trimmed on all sides, also an unused (regummed) example, short perfs. at right. S.G.71s

£100-120

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£120-150

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1/- green, used with 1d. Stars on entire letter, dated 1 Jan. 1857, addressed to Rome, London “44” barred oval cancellations, rd PD in circle and with ANGL. AMB. CALAIS L datestamp, fine. Photo

£200-250

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1/- green, used with 1d. Stars on entire letter, dated 20 March 1857, addressed to Rome, London “50” barred oval cancellations; light vertical filing fold affecting the 1/-; fine

£120-150

1/- pale green block of twelve (4x3) on entire Voia Southampton & Panama, dated Aug. 10 1862, addressed to Lima, Peru, London WC/2 barred oval cancellations, Panama (22.8) transit, the block (wing margin at right and three stamps defective) affixed overlapping the edge of the opened out entire. Despite faults and exceptionally high value franking and rare. Richter Certificate (1994). S.G. 73. Photo

£700-900

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3d. to 1/- used selection, comprising 3d. (4), 4d. (14), 6d. (11), 9d. (3) and 1/- (4), mixed condition

£200-250

3d. rose, Plate 2, DE, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5, perfs. trimmed and faults, affixed to small piece, also LI overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5, perfs. trimmed on two sides, with Charing Cross trial cancellation

£150-200

3d. deep carmine-rose, Plate 2, ED, original gum, wing margin at right, diagonal crease and a little stained; fresh bright colour and scarce. S.G. 75, £4,750. Photo,

£500-600

3d. bright carmine-rose, DO, part original gum, a few short perfs., good appearance. S.G. 76, £2,400. Photo

£300-400

3d. Plate 2: AE-AF horizontal pair, trimmed wing margin at left, tied by “299” cancellations of Larne to envelope, dated 24 Nov.1864, addressed to St. Vincent, Canada West; IF-IG horizontal pair , tied by “162” duplex cancellations of Cardiff, to entire letter, dated 3 Sept. 1862, addressed to Genoa, also two used examples; a few small faults. S.G. 77

£200-250

3d. Plate 2, pale carmine-rose, BD, part original gum, wing margin at right; small faults, fair appearance. S.G. 77, £2,400. Photo

£300-400

3d. bright carmine-rose, Plate 2: LF, watermark inverted, part original gum (redistributed), centred to top, bright colour and scarce. S.G. 76wi, unpriced unused. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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4d. bright red, Plate 3: BH-CI, block of four, large part original gum, central horizontal perfs. strengthened by archival tape, centred to right, bright colour and mostly good perfs., fine. A rare block. Specialised J52(1), £10,000. Photo

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4d. bright red, Plate 3: FH, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5, original gum, fresh colour; centred to left, fine. S.G. 79s, £400. Photo

£150-200

4d. Plate 3: GD on entire to Lyons, TA on entire to Calais, Plate 4 II (perfs. trimmed at foot) with 1865-67 6d. JH on part entire to France; chiefly good to fine. S.G. 79/82

£250-300

4d. pale red, Plate 3: RL, watermark inverted, large part original gum, centred to right; fine. S.G. 80Wi, unpriced unused. Photo

£1,000-1,200

4d. pale red, Plate 4 (hair lines): EL, part original gum, perf. added at foot and rough perfs. at right. S.G. 82, £2,000. Photo

£120-150

4d. bright red, Plate 4 (hair lines): FA-FB imperforate horizontal pair, part of sheet margin at left and large margins other sides, large part original gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 82a, £7,400+. Photo

£2,000-2,500

4d. Plate 4: KD and KE, tied by “594” duplex cancellations of Southpool to front panel of 1840 Mulready envelope (front only), dated 18 Oct. 1861, addressed to Angers, France; a few minor imperfections but attractive and extremely rare. Brandon Certificate (2002). S.G. 81, Photo

£400-450

6d. Plate 3: ME on entire to Spain, OA on entire to Spain, OJ on entire to New Zealand, QB on entire to Spain, QF on entire to Messina, Plate 4 JL on entire to Russia, etc., good to fine

£250-300

6d. lilac, Plate 3: RE, large part original gum, wing margin at left, and a few light gum wrinkles; small stain spots on reverse; fine. S.G. 84, £2,200. Photo

£500-600

9d. bistre, Plate 2: GL, tied by London “1” in barred oval cancellation, to entire dated April 12 1864, addressed to Copenhagen, red “PD” in oval, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse, also ME (wing margin) tied by “545” duplex cancellation of Newcastle-onTyne to entire letter to Randers; a fine pair of entire letters to an unusual destination. S.G. 86, £1,750

£150-200

9d. bistre, Plate 2: PA and SE, shades, unused (regummed), good appearance, faults. S.G. 86/87

£50-600

9d. straw, Plate 2: RF, tied by “466” duplex cancellation of Liverpool, to entire letter, dated 24 May 1862, addressed to New Zealand, fine and scarce. Also three used examples. S.G. 86

£250-300

9d. bistre, Plate 2: SF, part re-distributed original gum; quite well centred, good colour, small trace of staining at foot, fine. S.G. 86, £5,250. Photo

£600-700

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£3,000-3,500

1/- green Plate 1 (=2): AB, IG, TG and TJ, four unused (regummed) shades, fair to good appearance, faults. S.G. 90, £18,000

£800-900

1/- green EG on entire to Montevideo, HE on entire to Spain, MK on entire to South Africa, OL on entire to New Zealand; good to fine. S.G. 90

£400-500

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3d. Plate 4, 4d. Plates 8, 9 (6), 10 (5) and 11, part original gum to unused (regummed); very mixed condition. S.G. 92-94

£200-250

1866 (27 June) entire letter per “City of London”-Via Queenstown, addressed to Boston, franked 3d. Plate 4 (3), 1858-79 1d. Plate 80 and 2d. 9 with Liverpool “466” duplex cancellations, red New York arrival and “21/cents” on the front; some small faults but an attractive three colour franking

£150-200

4d. vermilion, Plate 11: HJ-IK, block of four, original gum, wrinkles, centred to lowerright; good colour, fine and scarce. S.G. 94, £3,200. Photo

£1,000-1,200

4d. vermilion, Plate 11: PA-QC block of six with full original gum; a couple of trivial gum bends. Well centred, an exceptionally fresh and fine multiple. S.G. 93/94. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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4d. vermilion. Plate 11: QE, part original gum, a couple of faintly toned perfs. at foot; good colour, fine. S.G. 94, £625. Photo

£100-150

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4d. vermilion, Plate 12: PG-PH, imperforate horizontal pair overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 6 across the pair, original gum, wrinkles, good colour and fine. Specialised J59s, £1,150. Photo

£300-350

4d. vermilion, Plate 13: CG, original gum, wing margin at left, good colour. Also JH unused (regummed). S.G. 94, £1,300

£150-200

4d. vermilion, Plate 14: MJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, type 8, part original gum, fine. S.G. 93s, £300. Photo

£150-200

4d., used collection of thirty six and another two (one the scarce Plate 10) on covers, all Plates represented, good to fine. S.G.93/94

£200-250

4d., seven on covers and a front, including Plate 8 used with 6d. to Switzerland, Plate 10 with 1d. (2) to Suffolk, Plate 12 with 6d. to Sweden, another with 1d. to Denmark; mixed condition. S.G. 93/94

£250-300

6d. used selection of twelve, including Plate 5 on cover to Cadiz, two (one with trimmed wing margin) on cover to Vienna, Plate 6 on cover to Italy, etc., mixed condition. S.G. 95/96

£150-200

9d. straw, Plate 4; EI (wing margin and a little stained) and MI (reperforated wing margin), used, S.G. 98, £1,100

£80-100

1/- green Plate 4: used selection of eleven, including EA and QB on cover to Algora Bay, South Africa, QF on cover to Grahamstown, South Africa, etc., mixed condition. S.G. 101

£200-250

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3d. Plate 4 (faults), Plate 5 (2), Plate 6 (3), Plate 7 (2), Plate 8, Plate 9 (2), all used on entires or envelopes, destinations with Canada, Paris, Rotterdam, St. Malo, etc., two (to Canada) with Postage Due markings, mixed condition. S.G. 102/103

£250-300

3d. Plate 4 (4), Plate 5 (9, one on cover to France), Plate 6 (3), Plate 7 (5, one on entire to France), Plate 8 (3), Plate 9 (5), Plate 10 (5), used; good to fine. S.G. 102/103, £3,459+

£300-350

3d. rose, Plate 5: BK, Plate 9: RF, unused, regummed, good colour, fine appearance. S.G. 102/103

£100-150

3d. rose, Plate 5: EH, large part original gum, wing margin at right, fresh and fine. S.G. 103, £525. Photo

£100-150

3d. rose, Plate 5: KJ and SC, part original gum, the first off centre, the second showing missing perf. pins at top and bottom, good colours. S.G. 102/103, £1,050

£150-200

3d. rose, Plate 6: NA, Plate 7: DF, Plate 10: TJ, part original gum, good appearance, tiny faults. S.G. 102/103, £1,975

£200-250

3d. Plate 8: RL, 6d. Plate 8: IJ, 9d. Plate 4: IE and QG, 10d. Plate 1: IK, 1/- Plate 5: LC and 2/- blue, Plate 1: AI, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 8, part original gum, the 2/- with trimmed wing margin, some faults but fresh colours and mostly good appearance. Specialised £2,975. Photo

£500-600

6d. with hyphen, Plate 6, NB, without hyphen Plate 9, JE, used on separate envelopes to New Zealand, the first from Banf, dated 29 Jan. 1869, with Tauranga arrival d.s. on reverse, the other from Bolton (slightly stained), dated 3 Aug. 1871, with Otago arrival, good to fine and scarce destinations. S.G. 104, 109

£100-150

6d. with hyphen, Plate 6 (2) on entire to Florence, without hyphen Plate 8 (3) on separate entires to Boston, Portugal or Spain, Plate 9 on entire to Spain; food to fine. S.G. 104/109

£150-200

6d. with hyphen, Plate 6, six used on separate entires or envelope, destinations with France, Prussia, Spain, Sweden (additionally franked 1d.) and New York, a range of shades; good to fine. S.G. 104/107

£150-200

6d. lilac, Plate 6 with hyphen (10), Plate 8 (without hyphen) (5) and Plate 9 (3), used, a few with c.d.s., a range of shades, mixed condition. S.G. 104/109, £2.070

£120-150

6d. without hyphen, Plate 8, OC, large part original gum, centred to right, good colour. S.G. 108/109, £800. Photo

£100-120

6d. dull violet without hyphen, Plate 8: QE-RH double wing margin block of eight, large part original gum; in two rejoined blocks of four; a couple of minor gum bends. A fine and scarce block. S.G. 108, £16,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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6d. without hyphen, Plate 8, four used on separate entire letters, ex the same correspondence from London to Portugal, one additionally tied by oval “FRANCA”, all with red “P.D.” in oval; transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. S.G. 109

£120-150

6d. without hyphen, Plate 9: DE-EH, block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet with part inscription, three Hull c.d.s. of 1 March 1872 and dumb oval of dots cancellations, DE with short perf. at top, otherwise fine and a striking multiple. S.G. 109, £1,150 as two blocks of four. Photo

£400-500

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6d. without hyphen, Plate 9: FG, part redistributed original gum, centred to left, good colour. S.G. 108/109, £675

£80-100

6d. without hyphen, Plate 9, five on separate entire letters, ex the same correspondence, from London to Portugal, all with “FRANCA” in oval and red “P.D.”, arrival datestamps on reverse, fine. S.G. 108/109

£120-150

9d. straw, Plate 4: BI (wing margin) and QF, used on separate entires ex the same correspondence from Charing Cross to Bombay, different oval Sea Post Office datestamps on reverse; filing folds clear of the adhesives, fine. S.G. 110, £1,000

£200-250

9d. straw, Plate 4: MI, part original gum, reperforated, IF and RB used, PJ tied by “134” duplex of Bristol to entire letter, dated 10 March 1871, addressed to Bombay. S.G. 110

£200-250

10d. red-brown, CG, unused with some gum; centred a fraction low and some wrinkling. S.G. 112, £3,500. Photo

£350-400

10d. red-brown, CG, watermark inverted, used; a little rubbed on the face, fine and scarce. S.G. 112Wi, £1,000. Photo

£200-250

10d. red-brown, MJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 112s, £500. Photo

£150-200

10d. pale red-brown, NE (wing margin), NF, NG and NH (wing margin trimmed), original gum, all perforated “HUTH”, fresh colours; fine. S.G. 113, £14,000. Photo

£800-1,000

10d. pale red-brown, NJ, unused (regummed),centred to lower-left, fresh and fine appearance. S.G. 113, £3,500. Photo

£250-300

10d. red-brown, OB, tied by “573” duplex of North Shields, to entire, dated 29 Jan. 1870, registered to Genoa, red oval London d.s. (31.1) on the front; filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine and scarce. S.G. 112, £825. Photo

£200-250

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10d. deep red-brown, QB, watermark inverted, part original gum, deep fresh colour, fine and rare. Only five unused examples recorded. Brandon Certificate (2002). S.G. 112Wi, unpriced unused. Photo

£1,800-2,000

10d., eight used shades, two with wing margins, one wing margin reperforated, chiefly good to fine. S.G. 112/114

£150-200

1/- Plate 4: CG-CH, imperforate horizontal pair overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 6, original gum, light diagonal bend, fine and fresh. Specialised J104s, from £1,000. Photo

£300-350

1/- green, Plate 4: NJ, part original gum, centred to lower left, good colour; fine. S.G. 117, £975. Photo

£150-200

1/- green Plate 4 (9 and another two on entires the Cape of Good Hope and Brazil), Plate 5 (2), Plate 6 (3), Plate 7 (4), used, chiefly good to fine

£200-250

2/- blue, Plate 1, Plate Proof in black on card and imprimatur in blue, both lettered AL, the imprimatur with small coloured mark on reverse and a trifle soiled; fine and a unique matched pair. Specialised £8,500. Photo

£3,000-3,500

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2/- deep blue, IG, unmounted mint, deep fresh colour, well centred and excellent perfs., very fine and an outstanding example of the most difficult stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (2009). S.G. 119, £4,700. Photo

£5,000-6,000

2/- blue, PG, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5, part original gum, perfs. trimmed at right, fine. S.G. 188s, £600. Photo

£100-150

2/- blue, TJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5 and with Charing cross trial cancellation; perfs. trimmed at right and other faults but very rare. Photo

£100-150

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2/- brown, GD, wing margin at right, “C31” barred oval cancellation, thinned and slightly rounded upper left corner, fair appearance. S.G. 212, £4,200. Photo

£200-250

2/- brown, GG, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum, fresh colour and fine. Rare. S.G. 121s, £3,800. Photo

£1,200-1,500

2/- brown, IE, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9; reperforated wing margin, thinned and other faults, fair appearance. S.G. 121s, £3,800. Photo

£200-250

2/- brown, TJ, barred oval cancellation and part of red c.d.s. at lower right; thinned. Good appearance. S.G.212, £4,200. Photo

£400-500

1872-73 x668

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6d. pale buff, Plate 11, RD (trimmed wing margin) and 6d. grey, Plate 12, S.G., both handstamped “SPECIMEN” type 8, part original gum; the first with some ink marks on the face, the second very fine. S.G. 122s, 125s, £700. Photo

£150-200

6d. chestnut (shades), Plate 11: AB, BE-BF horizontal pair with Cloyne c.d.s. cancellations, EF, Plate 12:, AF, AI, IB and TD, 6d. grey Plate 12: RH and HF, used, some with faults

£100-150

6d. chestnut, Plate 11: BF, tied by Liverpool Exchange duplex cancellation of 7 Sept. 1872, addressed to Genoa, 6d. pale buff, Plate 11: JA, tied by London duplex of 12 Feb. 1873, to entire addressed to Messina, good to fine. Also 6d. Plate 11 (2) and Plate 12 used

£80-100

6d. pale chestnut, Plate 11: BL, used with 1d. Plate 186 and 1/- Plate 6 (perfs. trimmed at left) on entire, dated 18 Nov. 1872, addressed to Madrid, London “9” duplex cancellations and red “PD” in oval, arrival d.s. on reverse. An attractive three colour, three issue franking

£120-150

6d. pale chestnut, Plate 11: RE, tied by “498” cancellation of Manchester to entire dated 13 Feb. 1873, addressed to Genoa; filing folds clear of the adhesive, fine. Also 6d. Plate 11, three chestnut shades, and Plate 11 pale buff, used. Good to fine

£100-120

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6d. grey, Plate 12, four used on separate entire letter ex the same correspondence to Portugal, variously endorsed Via Bordeaux, Via France, Via Southampton, “P.D” and “FRANCA” markings; one stamp torn in half prior to affixing, good to fine. S.G. 125, £1,400

£200-250

6d. grey, Plate 12, three used on separate entire letters ex the same correspondence from London to Portugal, endorsed Via France or Via Liverpool, each with red “PD” in oval and “FRANCA”, arrival datestamps; fine. S.G. 125, £1,050

£150-200

1867-83

675 Watermark Maltese Cross 675

刂

x676

x677

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S ᔛ

5/- rose, Plate 1: DG, redistributed original gum, centred to right, signed A.D, Caffaz Certificate (2012). S.G. 126, £11,000. Photo

£2,000-2,500

5/- pale rose, Plate 1: DG, unused without gum, centred to right, slightly soiled and small faults. Brandon Certificate (2010). S.G. 127, £11,000. Photo

£1,200-1,400

£1 brown lilac, HJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum, fresh colour, centred to right, fine and scarce. S.G. 129s, £6,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

Watermark Anchor, White Paper 678

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£5 orange, AL, Warrington c.d.s. of 26 Dec. 1899; superb. S.G. 137, £4,750. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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£5 orange, BH, unmounted mint, light gum crease at left, fresh, bright colour and a fine example of this popular stamp. S.G. 137, £14,000. Photo

£6,000-8,000

£5 orange, BL, crisp Wisbech c.d.s. of 11 Jan. 1900; bright colour, very fine. S.G. 137, £4,750. Photo

£1,000-1,200

£5 orange, CI, Woolwich c.d.s. of 13 Nov. 1899, good colour and perfs.; very fine. S.G. 137, £4,750. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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Blued Paper: 21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve Plate 1 BH and BI, White Paper Plate 1 HL and HK, Plate 2 MH, Plate 3 BB, used, chiefly fine. S.G. 138, 139, £800

£100-120

–– 21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, CI tied by Lombard St. c.d.s. to part entire dated 14 July 1875, addressed to New York, GB, tied by Yarmouth duplex cancellation of 15 Sept. 1880, on pink envelope addressed to Canada; the first with small faults but the second fine. Scarce on cover and not priced. S.G. 138

£150-180

–– 21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, Plate 1, FK, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 8, large part original gum, a little wrinkled and small stain at top. Rare. Specialised J1s, £250

£80-100

–– 21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, Plate 1, GI, part original gum, tiny handstamped numeral on the reverse, fine. Holcombe opinion (1986). S.G. 138, £875. Photo

£200-250

White Paper: 21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, Plate 1 CE and FG, Plate 3 HB and IK, part original gum or unused without gum; some faults. S.G. 138, £3,150

£200-250

–– 2 ⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, Plate 1: CA, tied by London “8” duplex cancellation of 3 July 1876 on envelope addressed to Messina, Plate 2ML, off-centre, tied by London duplex of 31 March 1876, on entire addressed to St. Malo, also Plate 1: IG and JB, Plate 2: AI and IC used. S.G. 139, £760

£100-120

–– 21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, Plate 2: PI, used with 1d. Plate 159, CH, tied by London “98” duplex cancellations to entire letter, dated 17 Jan. 1876, addressed to Genoa, red framed “L1” late fee handstamp; fine. S.G. 139

£80-100

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1/- orange-brown, Plate 13, AC, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 151s, £550. Photo

£150-200

1876 (24 Aug.) envelope from Barnstaple “via Brindisi” to Richard Middleton R.N. “H.M.S. Flying Fish East Indian Station Aden”, bearing 4d. vermilion Plate 15 and 1/green Plate 12 both cancelled by “50” duplex, Lynmouth c.d.s. on reverse. An unusual destination with the 4d. scarce on cover. Photo

£300-350

1880-83 691

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x692

4d. grey-brown, Plate 18: HA-JC block of nine (3x3), original gum, creased but of fine and fresh appearance. An impressive multiple. S.G. 160, £3,825. Photo

£400-450

5d. indigo, tied by Aberdeen “1” duplex cancellation of 12 Sept. 1880 to envelope addressed to Dr. William Scott, F.C. Missionary Livingstone, Quellimane, E. Africa, without additional markings; a little stained and a small portion of the front of the envelope missing. Attractive and a rare missionary letter. Photo

£600-800

1883-84 Blued Paper 693

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2/6d. lilac, FA, London hooded cancellations of 16 Nov. 1883; small corner thin and crease, fine appearance. S.G. 185, £1,400

£80-100

2/6d. lilac, IC, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum, tiny rub on face, otherwise fine. S.G. 175s, £600

£100-120

10/- ultramarine, HG, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum, good colour, gum wrinkles, otherwise fine. S.G. 177s, £2,750. Photo

£600-800

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2/6d. lilac, JE, part original gum; fine. S.G. 178, £600. Photo

697

刂 ᔛ

2/6d. lilac LD, 5/- rose CC and 10/- ultramarine LB, mint; a few light gum wrinkles or creases, fresh colours and fine. S.G. 178, 180, 183, £3,950. Photo

£1,200-1,500

2/6d., 5/- and 10/-, all with circular cancellations; the 2/6d. with short perf. at foot, good to fine

£100-120

2/6d. deep lilac, 5/- rose, 10/- ultramarine (2, one with Guernsey undated parcle cancellation), used, a few tiny imperfections. S.G. 179, 180, 183, £1,460

£100-120

5/- (2 shades) and 10/-, all with circular cancellations; fine. S.G. 180, 181, 183, £1,025. Photo

£120-150

10/- ultramarine, HD, large part original gum, a little soiled and rubbed. Brandon Certificate (2010). S.G. 183, £2,250. Photo

£600-700

698

699

700

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x701

x702

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10/- ultramarine, IE, oval Registered cancellation, a trifle soiled. S.G. 183, £525

£200-250

£60-80

1884 Watermark Crowns x703

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£1 brown-lilac, EC, Eastbourne c.d.s. of 4 May 1889 and boxed cancellations, good colour and perfs., blue handstamp on reverse, fine. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£400-500

£1 brown-lilac, MD, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, unused without gum, some short perfs. at top, good colour and fine. S.G. 185s, £2,800. Photo

£200-250

£1 brown-lilac, QD, Oxford c.d.s. of 24 Dec. 1889 and boxed cancellations; light vertical crease, good colour and fine appearance. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£200-250

1888 Watermark Orbs x706

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£1 brown-lilac, LA, circular and boxed cancellations, slightly pale colour; a sound example of this scarce stamp. S.G. 186, £4,250. Photo

£300-400

1883 or 1884 x707

x708

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⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum (some paper hinge remainders), a few small faults but good colours and a fine set. S.G. 187s-196s, £1,790. Photo

£250-300

21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 4d., 5d., 6d. 9d. and 1/-, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum or unused (3d.), the 21⁄ 2 d. stained, otherwise good colours and chiefly good to fine. Also 5d. cut down die proof without corner letters in black. Photo

£400-500

3d. lilac, OE-PF block of four, large part original gum; a couple of tone spots at top and the block in a slightly lighter shade. S.G. 191

£150-200

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x713

714

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刂 ᔛ

⁄ 2 d. vermilion (2 shades), 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d., 3d. (3 shades), 4d. (2 shades), 41⁄ 2 d., 5d. die II, 6d. (2 shades), 9d., 10d., 1/- dull green, 1900 1⁄ 2 d., 1/- green and carmine, unmounted mint, the 9d., 10d. and first 1/- with some slight stains, chiefly fine. S.G. £1,254.50

£250-300

2d. green and scarlet, unmounted mint, fine. Brandon Certificate (1990). S.G. 199, £550. Photo

£150-200

41⁄ 2 d. green and deep bright carmine, unmounted mint, fine. Brandon Certificate (1990). S.G. 206a, £1,000. Photo

£300-350

5d. dull purple and blue, die I, unmounted mint, a few small traces of stains at top, otherwise fresh and fine. Brandon Certificate (1990). S.G. 207, £1,100. Photo

£150-200

10d. slate-purple and deep carmine, block of four from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint, fine. With photocopy of Hendon Certificate (2005) for a block of eight. S.G. 210var.

£250-300

10d. dull purple and deep dull carmine, unmounted mint from the top of the pane, crease in the margin and stained perf. at right. R.P.S. Certificate (1977) for a pair. S.G. 210a, £800

£150-200

716 716

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717 ័

£1 green, DA, unmounted mint; centred a little to upper left, fine and fresh. S.G. 212, £7,500. Photo

£2,000-2,500

£1 green, EB, tied to small piece by two inverted Hatton Garden oval datestamps. Good colour, fine. S.G. 212, £800. Photo

£150-200

Ephemera 718

719

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1897 “The Queen’s Commemoration” for the Prince of Wales’s Hospital Fund labels, 1/and 2/6d., complete sheets of forty (5x8), 1/- showing part of cylinder number “2”, minor imperfections otherwise fine and most unusual

£80-100

1898 “Prince of Wales’s Hospital Fund” Charity labels, 2/6d. pale blue and 10/- bluegreen, complete sheets of forty (5x8), minor imperfections otherwise fine and most unusual

£200-250

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KING EDWARD VII ISSUES 1902-10 De La Rue 720 ័

1906 (25 April) two pieces from a parcel bearing 1d., 2d., 1/- (4), 5/- and 10/- tied by Western District Office c.d.s. and affixed to a piece of card headed “XXI-XI-XXIV/SENT BY/ HIS - MAJESTY - THE - KING”. Unusual and interesting. Photo

£200-250

Apparently presented to a wounded soldier by King George V on learning that he was interested in collecting stamps 721

722

刂 ᔛ

10d. slate-purple and carmine, variety original coated paper, unmounted mint, hinged in margin, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2012). Specialised M43(2) var. Photo

£200-250

10d. dull purple and scarlet, unmounted mint from the top of the sheet, fine. Photocopy of Hendon Certificate (2007) for a block of six. Specialised M43(5)

£100-120

723

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2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1, used, 10/- a trifle stained, good to fine. S.G. £1,615. Photo

£200-250

724

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£1 dull blue-green, Jersey c.d.s. of 27 June 1911; fine. S.G. 266, £800. Photo

£250-300

725

ᔛ អ E+

1903 (c.) De La Rue Napoleon Bonaparte essays 1d. in black, in carmine and in blue on ungummed paper, top marginal blocks of four. Fine. Photo

£250-300

1911 Harrison and Sons, Perforation 14 726

727

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂

⁄ 2 d. dull green (pale shade), block of four from the upper left of the lower pane; unmounted mint, hinged in margin, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). Specialised M3(2) shade

£150-200

1 ⁄ 2 d. bright green (fine impression), original gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2011). Specialised M3(6), £275

£80-100

1911 Harrison and Sons, Perforation 15 x 14 728

刂+ ᔛ អ

4d. deep bright orange, block of four from the foot of the sheet, unmounted mint, slight wrinkles, fine. Photocopy of R.P.S. Certificate (2008) for a block of 18. Specialised M27(2), £300

£100-150

1911-13 Somerset House 729

730

731

732

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂 ᔛ

刂

733

2d. grey-green and bright carmine, block of four, unmounted mint, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2010). S.G. 292, £220+

£100-120

6d. reddish purple, non fluorescent ink, variety no watermark, unmounted mint from the top of the sheet, tiny trace of pencil notation on reverse, fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (2011). Specialised M33A(3)var. Photo

£300-400

2/6d. deep reddish purple, unmounted mint, fine. Photocopy of Hendon Certificate (2008) for a block of six. Specialised M50. Photo

£500-600

1 ⁄ 2 d. (2), 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 4d. green and brown, 5d., 6d., 9d., 10d., 1/-, 2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1, mint or redistributed original gum, fresh colours and fine. Photo

£1,000-1,500

Mint and used collection on pages, hundreds, including 1902-10 De La Rue 2/6d. (7), 5/- (3), 10/- (2) and £1 used, 1911-13 2/6d. (2), 5/- (3), 10/- (2) and £1 used, etc., chiefly good to fine

£1,000-1,200

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1911 photo montage of an unadopted essay, based on an enlarged photograph (65x92mm.) of an adhesive, over which a full length portrait of King George V in Naval uniform has been pasted, the value tablet, royal cypher, Crown and coat of arms hand painted in black and Chinese white. It is believed that this design was to be considered for a special issue commemorating the Coronation and that this essay may have been prepared by the Royal Mint. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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Watermark Crown 1d. carmine-red, Die 1A in corner control “A 11” block of six and strip of three, both showing plate variety white patch in front of lion’s paw (plate 13b, R.20/11), large part original gum; the block of six with tone spots affecting four stamps. S.G. 327/328. Specialised N7k

£120-150

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‘Monarch’, October 2008 1912 736

737

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刂អ B

Watermark Crown 1d. bright scarlet, block of twelve (4x3), two stamps in the lower row variety No Cross on Crown, unmounted mint, slight creases affecting the varieties. S.G. 341/341a

£100-150

Watermark Simple Cypher: 1d. scarlet, die 2, watermark inverted and reversed, with machine finish underneath, in a top left corner block of six; reinforced perfs in upper right leaving four stamps unmounted mint. S.G. 345var., Specialised N12f. Photo

£400-500

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‘Monarch’, May 2008

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A ᔛ

1912 (24 July), picture post card (“Daily Mail Aeroplane circuit, 1912/H.Salmet, with his 50h.p. Bleriot monoplane...”), addressed to Hereford, franked 1⁄ 2 d. green with Stratford on Avon cancellation and violet boxed “CARRIED BY/M.SALMET./DAILY MAIL/AIRMAN” cachet; the card with a tear at lower left, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo

£500-600

1912-24 Watermark Simple Cypher 739

740

741

អ B

刂 ᔛ

刂អ ᔛ B

⁄ 2 d. blue-green lower marginal block of six with control “K 18”, lower row middle stamp variety coloured mark on right dolphin’s eye; fine unmounted mint (top left stamp mounted). Brandon Certificate (1978). Specialised N14(14)K, £370+

£120-150

1d. deep orange vermilion, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. Photocopy of R.P.S. Certificate (2007) for a block of four. Specialised N16(16), £550. Photo

£300-350

21⁄ 2 d. bright blue (pale shade), “K17” Control block of six (3x2) from the lower left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint, a few small wrinkles, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2012). Specialised N21(4)var. Photo

£300-350

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1912-29 overprinted selection comprising “SPECIMEN”, type 26, watermark Royal Cypher imperforate 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d (5 of each including blocks of four) block Cypher watermark, type 23, 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. (2 both imperf.), 11⁄ 2 d. overprinted “CANCELLED”, type 24, watermark Royal Cypher 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. (2, one imperf.) and watermark Block Cypher, type 28, 1⁄ 2 d. and, type 33, 1d., 11⁄ 2 d.; Generally fine (20)

£600-700

1913 Waterlow 743

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2/6d. deep sepia-brown, block of four, mounted on one stamp only; light vertical crease, well centred, fresh and attractive. S.G. 399. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

Gawaine Baillie, September 2005 x744

745

刂 ᔛ

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£1 dull blue-green, unmounted mint (gum slightly disturbed at left), good colour and perfs., well centred, good to fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1981). S.G. 404, £4,800. Photo

£1,600-1,800

£1 deep green, light circular cancellation, slightly short perf. at lower left, a fine example of this scarce shade. Brandon Certificate (2013). Specialised N72(2), £1,800. Photo.

£500-600

1915 De La Rue 746

747

刂 ᔛ

刂+ អ

2/6d. deep yellow-brown, unmounted mint, good colour and perfs.; fine. S.G. 405, £680. Photo

£350-400

2/6d. very deep brown in an upper left corner block of four, mounted in the margin only and small gum disturbance on lower pair, folded vertical perfs. A good positional block of this scarce shade. R.P.S. Certificate (1990). Specialised N64(11). Photo

£1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:

Gawaine Baillie, September 2005

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754

745

749

746

Ex 758

752

Ex 757

755 741

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748 748

749

刂 ᔛ

10/- bright (“Cambridge”) blue, unmounted mint from the lower right corner of the sheet (hinged in margin), usual slightly yellowish gum, good colour and perfs., fine. A fresh example of this rare shade. Specialised N70(3), £12,000. Photo

£4,000-5,000

10/- deep (intense) bright blue, unmounted mint, lower right corner perf. creased and a slightly nibbed perf. at right, good colour and well centred, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). Specialised N70(5), £11,000. Photo

£2,500-3,000

1918-19 Bradbury, Wilkinson 750

ᔛ+ អ

10/- dull grey-blue, used block of four, some split perfs., fine and scarce. S.G. 417, £640+

£150-200

——————————————— 751

ᔛ

Used selection of Seahorse issues on stockcards over 800 stamps, values to 10/- (121, mostly (88) are the 1934 issue), some blocks, etc., mixed condition

£1,000-1,500

1924-26 Watermark Block Cypher 752

刂 ᔛ

1/- pale buff-brown, variety watermark inverted, unmounted mint from the top of the sheet, tiny mark in margin, fine and very scarce. Photocopy of R.P.S. Certificate (2012) for a pair. Specialised N45(3)a. Photo

£350-400

——————————————— 753

1924 (23 April) Wembley 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. used on day of issue on H. R. Harmer display envelope tied by special Wembley Park machine cancellation, containing original printed letter, minor peripheral faults, fine; also 1925 11⁄ 2 d. postal stationery envelope with neat London Stamp Exhibition 24 Nov. 28 c.d.s., fine. S.G. 430-431, Photo

£150-200

1929 Postal Union Congress 754

755

756

ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

21⁄ 2 d. blue, variety watermark inverted, wavy line cancellation, fine. S.G. 437Wi, £1,100. Photo

£320-350

£1 black, unmounted mint from the lower left corner of the sheet; fine. S.G. 438, £1,100. Photo

£400-450

£1 black, unmounted mint from the foot of the sheet; tiny wrinkles, signed Ferchenbauer in the margin. S.G. 438. Photo

£400-450

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KING GEORGE VI ISSUES 757

刂 ᔛ

1939-48 2/6d. to £1, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 476-478c, £425. Photo

£150-200

758

刂 ᔛ

— 2/6d. to £1, set of six, unmounted mint, a few minor wrinkles, fine. S.G. 476-478c, £425. Photo

£100-150

–– 2/6d. brown and 10/- ultramarine vertical pairs, 2/6d. green, 5/- and £1 (2) blocks of four, unmounted mint, chiefly fine. S.G. 476-477, 478b-478c, £620

£100-150

1939-51 selection of unmounted mint high values in blocks comprising 1939-48 2/6d., 5/-, 10/- ultramarine (10), £1 (12); 1951 (3 May) 2/6d. to £1 (8). Mostly Fine. S.G. 476b, 477, 477, 478b/c, 509/12, £2,400

£500-600

1948-51 selection of four first day covers comprising 1948 (26 April) Silver Wedding £1 block of four (2, one illustrated), (1 Oct.) £1 brown block of four together with Silver Wedding 21⁄ 2 d. block of six, and 1951 £1 brown on Festival of Britain illustrated envelope. Mostly fine

£200-300

Duplicated mint and used selection in black stockbook, hundreds, including 1939-48 2/6d. brown (108 used), 10/- dark blue (164 used with 16 blocks of four), 10/ultramarine (7 mint), £1 (mint block of six, 49 used), etc., mixed condition

£800-1,000

759

760

761

刂 ᔛ

刂អ ᔛ B

762

QUEEN ELIZABETH II ISSUES 763

刂 ᔛ

x764

765

766

刂 ᔛ

1953-67 commemorative issues collection on blue album, including 1953 Coronation set in cylinder blocks of six, 1962 F.F.H., 1963 Paris, 1963 Nature, 1963 Lifeboats, 1963 Red Cross, 1963 COMPAC, 1964 Shakespeare, 1963 Geographical, 1964 Botanical phosphor sets, all in cylinder blocks of six, etc., unmounted mint, chiefly fine

£300-400

1952-71 mint collection housed in a green Lighthouse hingeless album, hundreds, including 1952-54 set, 1955-58 Waterlow 2/6d. to £1, 1955-58 set, early phosphor commemoratives, Regionals, etc., chiefly fine unmounted mint

£200-250

1953-72 collection of first day covers and special event covers (over 200) housed in two green albums contained in a carton, including 1953 Coronation (plain), 1958 Games, 1961 P.O.S.B. (2), early phosphor commemorative sets, 1965 Parliament dated 8 July 1965 (11 days before first day), etc., chiefly fine

£80-100

1952-99, a largely complete, unmounted mint collection arranged in two hingeless Lighthouse albums, contained in a carton, including Wilding sets with additional watermark varieties, 1952-54 Tudor crown, 1955-57 St. Edward’s crown, 1958-61 graphite, 1959 phosphor-graphite with 2d. error of watermark, Waterlow Castle high values 2/6d. to £1 (2), better phosphor commemoratives, selection of minor varieties; also complete basic Postage Dues (first two sets mounted). Mostly fine. (thousands)

£500-600

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768

769

刂 ᔛ

刂

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x770

771

772

773

774

775

刂 ᔛ

刂អ ᔛ B

1958-59 first and second De La Rue Castle sets 2/6d. to £1; both marginal and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 536a/9a, 595/8, £795. Photo

£250-300

1955-58 watermark Edward Crown 1⁄ 2 d. vertical pair, the lower stamp imperforate on three sides from a part perforated booklet pane; large part original gum. S.G. 540a, £5,000 (for complete booklet pane). Photo

£600-800

1957 Graphite 11⁄ 2 d. green, variety both lines at left, light c.d.s. cancellation, fine. S.G. 563a, £600. Photo

£100-120

1958-65 Crowns 4d. ultramarine, vertical pair from the top of the sheet, variety imperforate between stamp and margin; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 576var., Specialised S83d. Photo

£150-200

–– 1/- bistre-brown, variety double impression; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 584var., Specialised S138a, £275; Pierron GBR1174a, £200. Photo

£120-150

1959-68 Bradbury, Wilkinson printing 5/- red, variety printed on the gummed side, unmounted mint, a little stained at top. S.G. 596ab, £1,500. Photo

£200-250

1965 (15 Nov.) I.T.U. Centenary 9d. with spectacular 4mm. downward shift of black with normal for comparison; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 683 var.; Pierron F238CSd. Photo

£100-120

1966 (1 June) World Cup 6d. left marginal block of four variety 4mm. shift to left and 11⁄ 2 mm. to top of black, lower left stamp with small bend; also similar single with normal for comparison. Fine unmounted mint. S.G. 694var. Photo

£120-150

–– 6d., top left marginal block of forty with spectacular progressive shift of black; mostly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 694var.

£1,000-1,200

1966 British Birds 776

777

778

刂អ ᔛ B

刂+ ᔛ អ

4d. phosphor, block of six se-tenant blocks of four, from the foot of the sheet with traffic light and cylinder numbers, showing the red-brown printing misplaced approximately 6mm. to the left, affecting the Robin and Blackbird types, unmounted mint, folded through central vertical perfs. (affecting two blocks), fine and a spectacular variety. S.G. 696a, var.

£100-150

4d. ordinary, se-tenant block of four, variety emerald-green omitted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, gum wrinkles affecting the Robin, otherwise fine. S.G. 696-698f, £600. GB 1392Mcf. Photo

£250-300

4d. phosphor, se-tenant block of four, variety reddish brown omitted, unmounted mint from the left of the sheet, fine. S.G. 696-698pj, £350

£150-200

———————————————

779 x779

ᔛ

1966 British Technology 6d. British Motor-cars, variety red (Mini-cars) omitted, Harlow cancellation of 28 Oct. 1966; fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (2007). S.G. 702a, £21,000 (mint). Photo Note: One of only two known used examples WWW.SPINK.COM

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£4,400-5,000

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769

771

772

790 794 768

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773

792

793

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781

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781

782

刂 ᔛ

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂 ᔛ

Ordinary 9d. brown (rail trucks) omitted, phosphor 1/6d. blue-grey omitted, 1967 Christmas 4d. Gold (Queen’s head and value) omitted, 1968 Bridges set of four phosphor omitted, 1969 Anniversaries 1/6d. black omitted, another yellow green omitted, yellow-green and phosphor omitted (2), 1969 Christmas 1/6d. Gold (Queen’s head, etc.) omitted, new blue omitted (2), 1970 Anniversaries 1/- Gold Queen’s head and embossing omitted (2), 1970 Christmas 5d. emerald omitted, 1973 Christmas 31⁄ 2 p. bright rose-red omitted, unmounted mint, fine. £1,740

£400-500

9d. phosophor, left marginal block of four with spectacular downward shift of brown (4mm.) and new blue (3mm.); fine unmounted mint. S.G. 715p, var., Pierron F277CSc. Photo

£120-150

1/6d. ordinary new blue omitted, 1967 Christmas 4d. Gold (Queen’s head and value) omitted, 1969 Anniversaries 1/6d. black omitted, 1970 Anniversaries 1/- green omitted, 1973 British Paintings 3d. Gold (Queen’s head) and embossing omitted; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 716a, 757a, 794e, 821c, 931Ec, £690

£200-250

——————————————— 783

刂+ ᔛ អ

1967 British Wild Flowers 4d. phosphor, se-tenant block of four, variety slate-purple omitted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, small tone spot affecting Larger Bindweed (normal), fine. 717pf, £525. Photo

£150-200

1967-70 784

785

786

刂 ᔛ

4d. bright vermilion, 1 centre band, 1 band at left and 1 band at right, all on uncoated paper, the first and last with selvedge from the Cook book, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 733b, 734a, 734Eba, £560

£150-200

1/6d. PVA gum, variety greenish blue omitted, two examples, also 1971-96 10p. two bands, variety orange-brown omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 743Eva, 885a, £380

£100-150

Collection in two stockbooks, including missing phosphor varieties with 1/6d. (3), uncoated paper 1d., 5d. Cook book pane of fifteen (perf. trimmed at foot), 10d. block of four, 1/6d. greenish blue omitted single and block of four, etc., also a few others, unmounted mint, chiefly fine (hundreds)

£100-150

——————————————— 787

788

刂 ᔛ

1967 British Paintings 4d. Master Lambton, variety Gold (Queen’s head and value) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 748a, £350, GB1496MCa, quantity: circa 120 mint

£150-200

1968 British Bridges 4d. printed on the gummed side, 1969 Anniversaries 1/6d. yellow-green (from flags) omitted (2), 1970 Anniversaries 1/- Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, 1975 Sailing 8. black omitted, 1980 Authoresses 12p missing “p” in value, 1984 Urban Renewal 16p. misperforated with “URBAN RENEWAL-LIVERPOOL” at top; unmounted mint, fine

£150-200

1968 British Paintings 789

790

刂 ᔛ

1/6d. Ruins of St. Mary Le Port, variety Gold (Queen’s head and value) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 773a, £350, GB1546MCa, quantity: circa 90 mint. Photo

£150-200

1/9d. The Hay Wain, variety Gold (Queen’s head and value) and embossing omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 774a, £950. GBR 1548b. £950, quantity: 60. Photo

£400-500

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1968 Christmas 791

刂អ ᔛ B

4d. Boy and girl with rocking horse, black, orange, vermilion,ultramarine, bistre and gold, block of eighteen (3x6) from the upper left corner of the sheet, seven stamps variety Gold omitted due to a pre-printing paper fold, resulting in the Gold being printed on the reverse; unmounted mint (hinge in the margin), the necessary diagonal crease affects four of the varieties and one of these is torn, nevertheless fine and a truely spectacular variety. S.G. 775a, £63,000+. GBR 1550a, quantity: 13 mint examples. Photo

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£20,000-25,000

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792

793

794

795

刂 ᔛ

4d. Boy and girl with rocking horse, variety vermilion omitted, unmounted mint; small coloured mark on gum, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 775b, £650. GBR1550b, £600, quantity: 120. Photo

£200-250

4d. Boy and girl with rocking horse, variety ultramarine and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint, pencil number “16” on reverse; fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 775c, £550. GBR 1550d, £500, quantity: 120 mint. Photo

£250-300

4d. Boy and girl with rocking horse, variety ultramarine and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint from the top of the sheet with part of dividing arrow in the margin, numbered “3” in pencil on reverse, fine. S.G. 775c, £550. GBR 1550d, £500, quantity: 120 mint. Photo

£250-300

9d. Girl with doll’s house, variety yellow omitted, unmounted mint; fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 776a, £175. GBR 1552a, £160, quantity: 240

£80-100

796 796

刂 ᔛ

9d. Girl with doll’s house, variety turquoise-green (dress) omitted, contained in an unmounted mint vertical pair with normal (turquoise-green partly omitted), from the lower left corner of the sheet with plate numbers, unmounted mint; fine. The unique example of this error. Brandon Certificate (1996). S.G. 776b, £20,000. GBR 1552b, £20,000. Photo

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£12,000-15,000

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798

799

800

刂 ᔛ

5d. R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2, variety black (Queen’s head, value, hull and inscription) omitted, unmounted mint, fine and a spectacular variety. With normal for comparison. S.G. 778a, £3,500. GBR 1556a, £3,200, quantity: 144. Photo

£2,000-2,500

5d. R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2, variety black (Queen’s head, value, hull and inscription) omitted, mint, small patch of disturbed gum, otherwise fine and a striking modern rarity. S.G. 778a, £3,500, GB1556MCa, Quantity: 72 mint. Photo

£800-1,000

5d. R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2, variety grey (decks, etc.) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 778b, £300. GBR 1556b, £250, quantity: 240. Photo

£150-200

5d. R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2, variety red (inscription) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 778c, £300

£120-150

1969 Christmas 801 ័

802

803

804

ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂+ ᔛ អ

5d. The three shepherds, variety yellow partially missing (a tiny trace of the yellow is visible on the leftmost shepherds jacket), tied to small piece by Croydon c.d.s., fine and extremely rare. With normal for comparison. Brandon Certificiate (stating “greenish yellow printing omitted”) (1998). S.G. 813var. GBR 1626f, £3,500, quantity: 2 used examples. Photo

£1,500-2,000

5d. The three shepherds, variety olive-brown omitted, light wavy line cancellation, fine. One of only two recorded examples of this variety, both of which are used. With normal for comparison. Brandon Certificate (1995). S.G. 813var. GBR 1626e, £3,500, quantity: 2 used examples. Photo

£1,500-2,000

1/6d., variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, another variety new blue omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 814a, 814e, £320. GB1628MCa, 1628MCd. Quantity: circa 180 and 240 mint respectively

£150-200

1/6d. new blue omitted, unmounted mint block of four, fine. S.G. 814e, £560+

£200-250

805 1970 British Rural Architecture 805

刂 ᔛ

5d. Fife harling, variety grey-black (inscription “Fife harling” and shading from the cottage and roof) omitted, unmounted mint from the upper left corner of the sheet with colour registration crosses, fine. With normal for comparison. Brandon Certificate (2006). S.G. 815 var. GBR 1630d, £40,000, quantity: 3 or 4 examples. Photo

£10,000-12,000

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刂 ᔛ

刂+ ᔛ អ

1970 Literary Anniversaries 1/6d., variety silver (“Grasmere”) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 828b, £250, GB1656MCb. Quantity circa 90 mint

£80-100

1970 (3 June) 50p. deep ultramarine, top left corner block of four variety uncoated paper, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 831Ea, £240; also 1970-72 complete set 10p. to £1 affixed to limited edition charity card (115mm x 152mm) signed by Arnold Machin. Fine

£150-200

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812

刂 ᔛ

813

刂 ᔛ

814

刂 ᔛ

815

刂 ᔛ

816

刂 ᔛ

817 818

刂 ᔛ

⁄ 2 p. turquoise-blue, 1 side band at left, in booklet pane with 1⁄ 2 p. (2 bands x 3) and 21⁄ 2 p. (2), forty panes with average of trimmed perfs., unmounted mint. S.G. X841p, £2,400

£80-100

3p. ultramarine, one centre band, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X856A, £325

£100-120

61⁄ 2 p. greenish blue, one centre band, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X872a, £450. Photo

£150-200

9p. deep violet (2 bands), imperforate horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X883a, £325

£100-120

111⁄ 2 p. drab, one centre band, imperforated horizontal pair; unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, fine. S.G. X893a, £325

£100-120

12 ⁄ 2 p. light emerald, (one centre band), phosphorised paper 15 ⁄ 2 p. pale violet and 16p. olive-drab, imperforate horizontal pairs from the sides of the sheets; fine unmounted mint. S.G. X898a, X948a, X949a, £620

£200-250

Phosphorised paper 1⁄ 2 p. turquoise blue and 16p. olive-drab, imperforate horizontal pairs; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X924a, X949a, £340

£100-150

–– 151⁄ 2 p. pale violet, imperforate horizontal pair from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X948a, £300

£100-120

–– 15 ⁄ 2 p. pale violet, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X948a, £300

£100-120

–– 17p. grey-blue, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X952a, £400. Photo

£140-160

–– 22p. blue, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint from the left of the sheet, fine. S.G. X962a, £300

£100-120

1971 Ulster Paintings 819 820

刂 ᔛ

71⁄ 2 p. “Deer’s Meadow” , variety pale olive-grey omitted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, fine. S.G. 882a, £380. GBR 1764a, £375, quantity: 100. Photo

£150-200

9p. “Slieve na brock” variety orange (flowers) omitted, unmounted mint, fine and rare. With normal for comparison. S.G. 883a, £4,200. GBR 1766a, £4,200, quantity: circa 20. Photo

£2,000-2,200

1971 Literary Anniversaries 821 822

刂 ᔛ

3p. John Keats, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 884a, £275. GBR 1768a, £250, quantity: circa 200

£120-150

5p. Thomas Gray, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint; some tiny wrinkles, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G.885a, £1,400. GBR 1770a, £1300, quantity: circa 35 and 2 first day covers. Photo

£500-600

1971 Anniversaries 823

824

825

刂 ᔛ

3p. Serviceman and Nurse of 1921, variety deep blue omitted, fine unmounted mint. With normal for comparison. S.G. 887a, £1,150. GBR 1774a, £1,000, quantity: circa 70 mint. Photo

£550-600

3p. Serviceman and Nurse of 1921, variety red-orange (nurse’s cloak) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 887b, £800. GBR 1774b, £750, quantity: circa 100. Photo

£500-600

3p. Serviceman and Nurse of 1921, variety olive-brown (faces, etc.) omitted, unmounted mint from the top of the sheet with traffic lights, unmounted mint; a little creased in the margin only, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 887c, £675. GBR 1774c, £650, quantity: circa 100. Photo

£350-400

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810

789 798

799

802 801

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823

833

820

822

824

825 827

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827

828

829

刂 ᔛ

3p. Serviceman and Nurse of 1921, variety olive-brown (faces, etc.) omitted, unmounted mint, trace of a gum bend or crease at foot. S.G. 887c, £675. GBR 1774c, £650, quantity: circa 100

£120-150

71⁄ 2 p. Roman Centurian, variety grey omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 888a, £300. GRB 1776a, £300, quantity: circa 100. Photo

£120-150

71⁄ 2 p. Roman Centurian, variety mauve printing shifted 8mm. to the right, unmounted mint and fine. S.G. 888var. Photo

£80-100

9p. Rugby Football, 1871, variety olive-brown omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 889a, £325. GBR 1778a, £300, quantity: circa 150

£140-160

830 830

刂 ᔛ

9p. Rugby Football, 1871, variety new blue omitted, unmounted mint, fine and a rare and striking variety. S.G. 889b, £12,000. GBR 1778b, £12,000, quantity: circa 10. Photo

£5,000-7,000

831 831

刂 ᔛ

9p. Rugby Football, 1871, variety myrtle-green omitted, unmounted mint, fine and a rare modern error. One of probably only three mint examples recorded. With normal for comparison. S.G. 889c, unpriced mint. GBR 1778c, £10,000, quantity: circa 3 mint examples. Photo

£5,000-6,000

1971 Christmas 832

833

834

835

刂 ᔛ

3p. Adoration of the Magi, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 895a, £2,500. GBR 1790a, £2,400, quantity: 24 mint. Photo

£1,200-1,400

3p. Adoration of the Magi, variety carmine-rose omitted, unmounted mint from the left of the sheet, fine and rare. With normal for comparison. S.G. 895b, £5,800. GBR 1790b, £5,800, quantity: 18 (eight of these damaged). Photo

£2,500-3,000

3p. Adoration of the Magi, variety lemon (window panels) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 895c, £350. GBR 1790c, £350, quantity: circa 100 mint

£150-200

3p. Adoration of the Magi, lemon (window panels) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 895c, £350

£140-160

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837

838

839

刂 ᔛ

3p. Sir James Clark Ross, variety uncoated paper, unmounted mint, fine and rare. S.G. 897var., GRB F461PFA, £1,000, quantity: 2 mint. Photo

£1,000-1,200

5p. Sir Martin Frobisher, variety Gold (Queen’s head) and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 898Eya, £325. GBR 1796a, £300, quantity: 100

£150-200

71⁄ 2 p. Henry Hudson, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 899a, £550. GBR 1798am £550, quantity: circa 50. Photo

£200-250

71⁄ 2 p. Henry Hudson, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 899a, £550, GBR1798a. Quantity: circa 50 mint. Photo

£200-250

——————————————— 840

刂 ᔛ

1972 Anniversaries 9p. Ralph Vaughan Williams, variety brown (facial features) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 903b, £5,500. GBR 1806d, £5,200, quantity: 36 mint. Photo

£2,500-3,000

1972 British Architecture 841

842

刂 ᔛ

ᔛ

3p. St. Andrew’s, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, small area of glazed gum. S.G. 904a, £250. GBR 1808a, £250, quantity: 94 mint

£80-100

3p. St. Andrew’s, variety orange-vermilion omitted, wavy line cancellation, crease at upper right corner, small coloured mark on reverse. Rare. With normal for comparison. S.G. 904b, £5,500. GBR 1808b, £5,500, quantity: 2 used examples. Photo

£2,500-3,000

843 843

844

845

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4p. All Saints, variety Gold (Queen’s head) and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. With normal for comparison. S.G. 905a, £7,000. GBR 1810b, £7,000, quantity: circa 6. Photo

£3,500-4,000

4p. All Saints, variety violet-blue omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 905b, £280. GBR 1810a, £275, quantity: 100

£120-150

5p. St. Andrew’s Letheringsett, variety Gold (Queen’s head) and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 906a, £300. GBR 1812a, £300, quantity: 100

£120-150

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846 1972 Broadcasting Anniversaries 846

刂 ᔛ

3p. microphones, variety greenish yellow (terminals) omitted, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. With normal for comparison. S.G. 909a, £6,000. GBR 1818c, £6,000, quantity: circa 10. Photo

£3,000-3,500

847

71⁄ 2 p. T.V. Camera, variety brownish-slate (Queen’s head) omitted, on first day cover (typewritten address) with the other three values of the set, fine and rare. S.G. 911a, £4,500. GBR 1822a, £4,500. quantity: 6, all originally on first covers. Photo

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刂 ᔛ

9p. Oscillator and spark transmitter, variety brownish slate (Queen’s head) omitted, contained in a vertical strip of three from the right of the sheet with centre marginal arrow, the first stamp completely omitted, the second largely omitted and the third normal, unmounted mint, fine and a rare positional piece. S.G. 912a, £7,500+. GBR 1824a, £7,500. quantity: circa 20. Photo

£4,000-5,000

1972 Christmas 849

850

851

852

853

刂 ᔛ

21⁄ 2 p. Angel holding trumpet, horizontal pair from the left of the sheet variety imperforate between stamp and margin; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 913var., Specialised W233e, £275. Photo

£150-200

21⁄ 2 p. Angel holding trumpet, variety Gold omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 913a, £1,500. GBR 1826a, £1,500, quantity: 35 mint. Photo

£700-800

21⁄ 2 p. Angel holding trumpet, variety all colours omitted, unmounted mint, good embossing, fine. Also a mint pair of normals showing paper repair. S.G. 913var. GBR 1826b, £100, quantity: circa 110

£80-100

3p. Angel playing lute, variety red-brown omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 914a, £1,400. GBR 1828a, £1,100, quantity: 24. Photo

£600-700

3p. Angel playing lute, variety bright green omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 914b, £300. GBR 1828b, £300, quantity: 150

£120-150

854

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71⁄ 2 p. Angel playing harp, variety ochre omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 915a, £300

£120-150

855

刂 ᔛ

71⁄ 2 p. Angel playing harp, variety ochre omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 915a, £300. GBR 1830a, £300, quantity: 200

£120-150

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856 856

刂 ᔛ

71⁄ 2 p. Angel playing harp, variety blackish violet (shadow) omitted, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. With normal for comparison. S.G. 915b, unpriced. GBR 1830b, £12,000, quantity: 1. Photo

£6,000-7,000

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刂 ᔛ

1972 Royal Silver Wedding 3p. Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh, variety Silver (value and inscription) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 916a, £750. GBR 1832a, £750, quantity: circa 120. Photo

£350-400

1973 Tree Planting Year 858

859

刂 ᔛ

9p. Oak Tree, variety brownish black (value and inscription) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 922a, £850. GBR 1844a, £750, quantity: 100. Photo

£450-500

9p. Oak Tree, variety brownish grey (Queen’s head) and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 922b, £800. GBR 1844b, £700, quantity: 100. Photo

£400-450

1973 British Explorers 860

861

862

863

864

865

刂 ᔛ

3p. Livingstone/Stanley, se-tenant pair variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, another se-tenant pair variety Gold (Queen’s head) and embossing omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 923/924b, £600. GBR 1846a, £300, quantity: 135

£200-250

3p. Livingstone/Stanley, se-tenant pair variety turquoise-blue (background and inscriptions) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 923/924c, £4,500. GBR 1846b, £4,400, quantity: 50 pairs. Photo

£2,000-2,500

3p. Livingstone/Stanley, se-tenant pair, variety light orange-brown omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 923/924d, £3,000. GBR 1846c, £2,800, quantity: 39 pairs. Photo

£1,200-1,500

5p. Sir Francis Drake, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 925a, £275. GBR 1850a, £275, quantity: between 100-200

£120-150

5p. Sir Francis Drake, variety grey-black and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint, fine and rare. S.G. 925b, £4,700. GBR 1850d, £3,000, quantity: circa 24. Photo

£2,000-2,500

5p. Sir Francis Drake, variety sepia omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 925c, £5,500. GBR 1850c, £5,250, quantity: circa 24. Photo

£2,500-3,000

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840

836

838

858

839

849

865

842

850

861

862

867

852

857

864

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866 866

867

868

869

870

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ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

71⁄ 2 p. Sir Walter Raleigh, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 926a, £11,000. GBR 1852a, £11,000, quantity: circa 6. Photo

£5,000-5,500

71⁄ 2 p. Waler Raleigh, variety ultramarine (eyes) omitted, Aldershot c.d.s. of 18 April 1973; small coloured mark on reverse; fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 926b, £5,000. GBR 1852b, £5,000, quantity: 3, all used. Photo

£2,000-2,500

9p. Charles Sturt, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 927a, £250. GBR 1854a, £250, quantity: between 100-200

£120-150

9p. Charles Sturt, variety grey black omitted, contained in a horizontal pair with normal, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 927c, £5,500. GBR 1854b, £5,000, quantity: circa 20. Photo

£2,500-3,000

9p. Charles Sturt, variety red-brown (rivers on map) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 927d, £1,600. GBR 1854a, £1,600, quantity: circa 30. Photo

£600-700

1973 British Paintings 871

872

873

874

刂 ᔛ

3p. Reynolds, 5p. Raeburn and 71⁄ 2 p. Nelly O’Brien, all variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G.931a, 932a, 933a, £580. GBR 1862a, 1864a, 1866a, £545, quantity: between 100-200 each

£250-300

5p. Raeburn, variety greenish yellow omitted; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 932b, £1,350, GBR 1864b. quantity: circa 30 mint. Photo

£600-700

5p. Raeburn, variety greenish yellow omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 932b, £1,350. GBR 1864b, £1,300, quantity: circa 30. Photo

£600-650

71⁄ 2 p. Nelly O’Brien, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 933a, £240. GBR 1866a, £225, quantity: between 100-200

£100-120

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875 875

刂 ᔛ

71⁄ 2 p. Nelly O’Brien, variety cinnamon omitted, contained in a progressive horizontal strip of four with the first stamp being the error, the second with cinnamon parly omitted and two normals, unmounted mint, fine. A rare and striking variety. S.G. 933b, £22,000+. GBR 1866b, £22,000, quantity: circa 10. Photo

£12,000-15,000

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刂+ ᔛ អ

1973 Christmas 31⁄ 2 p. Good King Wenceslas blue (leg, robes) omitted, block of four from the left of the sheet, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 948d, £1,200+

£400-500

877 1978 British Architecture 877

刂+ ᔛ អ

The miniature sheet, variety light yellow-olive (Queen’s head) and shading from the 101⁄ 2 p. and 11p. Castles) omitted, fine unmounted mint. Rare. S.G. MS1058b, £25,000. GBR 2116a, £25,000, quantity: 4. Photo

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£10,000-12,000

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刂+ ᔛ អ

The miniature sheet, variety rose-red (Union Jack on 9p.) omitted, unmounted mint, fine and rare. Only six miniature sheets recorded with this variety. S.G. MS1058c, £8,500. GBR 2116b, £8,500, quantity: 6. Photo

£5,000-6,000

1979 Death Centenary of Rowland Hill 879

880

刂+ ᔛ អ

Miniature sheet, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. MS1099c, £950. GB2198b. Quantity: circa 31 mint and 6 first day covers. Photo

£350-400

Miniature sheet, variety pale greenish yellow omitted; fine unmounted mint. S.G. MS1099g, £850, GBR2198a. Quantity circa 34 mint and 2 first day covers

£350-400

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882

刂អ ᔛ B

刂 ᔛ

1985 British Film Year 34p. Alfred Hitchcock, variety major downward shift of the silver (Queen’s head), block of six (2x3) from the lower right corner of the sheet with “traffic lights” and showing the silver dot misplaced by about 16mm. to the foot; fine unmounted mint and a striking variety. S.G. 1302var.

£300-350

1992-95 £5 deep brown and gold, with interpanneau margin at top, variety gold (Queen’s head) omitted; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1614a, £500. Photo

£200-250

1993-2012 883

884

885

886

887

P ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

P ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

Elliptical perforations “00” Machin colour trials, thirty four in varying colours, unmounted mint. Mostly fine. A scarce group. Photo

£800-1,000

–– 35p. sepia (small crease), 39p. grey, 40p. turquoise-blue and 43p. emerald, all in imperforate horizontal pairs; fine unmounted mint. S.G. Y1700a, Y1709a, Y1711a, Y1718a, £1,800. Photo

£400-500

–– £2 deep blue-green, horizontal pair, printed on iriodin ink, trial printing; also normal £2. Fine unmounted mint. Photo

£300-400

–– £5 ochre-brown, horizontal pair, printed on iriodin ink, trial printing; also normal engraved £5 brown. Fine unmounted mint. S.G. Y1749, var. Photo

£400-500

— 2002 colour trial vertical strip of three from the ‘Across the Universe’ booklet setenant pane, comprising ‘E+label+E’ with the stamps in blackish green and label in red and orange. Also part normal se-tenant pane for comparison. Fine unmounted mint. Rare. Photo

£400-500

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873

882 887

879

Ex 884

885

886

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888 888

889

890

891

刂អ ᔛ B

P ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

2003 Birds of Prey (1st) se-tenant block of ten, variety brownish grey and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 2327ab, £3,000. GBR 4654a, £3,000, quantity: 34. Photo

£1,200-1,500

2003 Extreme Endeavours (British Explorers), 1st, 42p., 47p., E and 68p., five values from the set of six, all in vertical pairs with Queen’s head and values in silver (instead of Gold) plus other subtle differences. Fine, unmounted mint. See footnote after S.G. 23602365. Photo

£500-600

2004 Christmas set of six values, self-adhesive, not as issued with alternative values E for 40, 68 for £1.12, 53 for 57 and £1.12 for 68. Fine and rare. See footnote after S.G. 2500. Fine and most unusual. Pierron between GBR4990a-5000a. Photo

£500-600

2005 England’s Ashes Victory miniature sheet, variety miscut (with three Lions and Crown at right), unmounted mint, very slight wrinkles, fine. S.G. MS2573var.

£100-150

OFFICIALS Inland Revenue 892 893

ᔛ

x894

ᔛ S

1882-1901, on issues of 1884-88 5/- rose, London hooded registered cancellation, slightly short lower right corner perf.; fine. S.G. O9, £2,400. Photo

£400-500

–– 5/- rose, KE, overprinted in blue-black, oval Accounts Branch Glasgow cancellation; horizontal crease, scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (2007). S.G. O9b, £3,000. Photo

£250-300

1882-1901, on issues of 1887-92 £1 green, QC, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum, a little soiled. Scarce. Photo. S.G. O16s, £2,250. Photo

£400-500

Office of Works 895

刂

896 ័ 897 ័

1902-03 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 2d., part original gum, the 1⁄ 2 d. with glazed gum and the 2d. with rounded corner, and Army 1896-1901 1⁄ 2 d. (both), 1d., 21⁄ 2 d., 6d., 1902-03 1⁄ 2 d, 1d., 6d., used, chiefly fine. S.G. O36-38, 41-45, 48-50, £3,000+

£80-100

–– 2d. yellowish green and carmine-red, tied to small piece by South Western District Office c.d.s.; fine. S.G. O38, £400. Photo

£100-150

–– 2d. yellowish green and carmine-red, tied to small piece by South Western District Office c.d.s., fine. S.G. O38, £400. Photo

£100-150

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892

900

——————— Ex 902 ———————

893

899

896

Ex 903

906

897 Ex 904

Ex 905

Ex 889

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刂+ អ

x899

刂+ អ

1896-1901 1⁄ 2 d. (both), 1d., 21⁄ 2 d. and 6d., the set in blocks of four, large part original gum; a few split perfs., fresh. S.G. O41-45, £652+

£150-200

1902-03 6d. pale dull purple, block of four, fresh lightly mounted mint with the lower pair remaining unmounted. A scarce multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. O50, £640+. Photo

£250-300

Board of Education 900

ᔛ

1902 5d. dull purple and blue, used with a good strike of London 1903 (11 Nov.) duplex; good to fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. O81, £1,200. Photo

£400-450

Admiralty Official 901

1903 1⁄ 2 d. blue-green postal stationery card overprinted “ADMIRALTY/OFFICIAL” type I, used locally in London and cancelled by a neat strike of Willesden S.O. N.W. c.d.s. dated 1904 (20 Feb.) and sent by the Admiralty Engineer Overseer. Fine and rare. Photo

£200-250

REGIONALS 902

903 904

905

ᔛ P

England: 2003, 1st., E and 68, three colour trials of each value in deep reddish lilac and silver (1st with shortish perfs. at top), slate-green and silver and pale lake-brown and silver. Fine unmounted mint. A rare group. Photo

£400-500

Scotland: 2003, (2nd.) two colour trials, vertical pairs, in vermilion and silver and red and silver. Fine unmounted mint. Rare. Photo

£300-400

–– (1st.) two colour trials in purple, reddish-orange and silver (vertical strip of three) and new blue, blue and silver (horizontal pair); also similar possible trial in deep rose-red, pale reddish-orange and silver (vertical strip of three). Fine unmounted mint. Rare. Photo

£300-400

–– (E) three colour trials, horizontal pairs, in rose-red, carmine-red and new blue all showing value (placed at top right) and head in white. Fine unmounted mint. A rare group. Photo

£300-400

Guernsey 906 907

908 909

刂 ᔛ

1941-44 1d. scarlet, imperforate vertical pair, unmounted mint; some tiny bends, fine. S.G. 2e, £875. Photo

£200-250

1969-70 3d. Arms gold, pale greenish yellow, orange-red and black, variety watermark inverted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet; fine and rare. S.G. 17ai, £1,200. Photo

£300-400

–– Guernsey Lily 4d., variety emerald (stem) omitted, contained in the 4/- booklet (cover creased for display); unmounted mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 18ac, £750. Photo

£250-300

–– Guernsey Lily 1/9d. variety emerald (stem) omitted, unmounted mint from the upper left corner of the sheet; fine. S.G. 24a, £850. Photo

£300-350

Jersey 910

911

刂+ អ

刂អ ᔛ B

1940 “(Swastika)/1940” on 1d, scarlet, block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet, unused without gum, a heavy horizontal crease affects the lower pair and terminates in a tear in the margin, a little waterstained. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1999). S.G. J20, £12,000. Photo

£1,000-1,500

1941-43 1⁄ 2 d. green, imperforate block of six (3x2) from the lower right corner of the sheet, unmounted mint; to horizontal creases affects all the stamps; fine appearance and scarce. S.G. 1e, £825

£100-150

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908

909

910

914 Ex 913

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1958-71, neatly displayed and written-up collection of Wilding regional issues housed on four Devon albums, contained in a carton, with cylinder blocks, varieties, unusual covers with better postmarks, frankings registered/recorded delivery, and including Harrison and Sons presentation cards/folder (3, one cancelled by Torquay Congress commemorative h.s.), hand-illustrated first day envelope with all six regional 3d. stamps, Guernsey 1958 (18 Aug.) 3d. used on day of issue signed on reverse by the designer E. A. Piprell, Isle of Man 1963 (17 May) 3d. chalky paper cylinder block of six, 1969 (26 Feb.) 4d. vermilion left marginal block of six (2 x 3) with sheet number misperforated affecting the left four stamps, Jersey 1958 (18 Aug.) 3d. used on day of issue signed on front by the designer W. M. Gardener, left marginal vertical block of twelve (2 x 6) with spectacular “missing colour” printing error resulting from inclusion of foreign body on the web, affecting vertical rows 1,2 stamps 5 to 9, top left corner strip of four with pre-perforating paper fold affecting the first stamp, Scotland 1958 (29 Sep.) 6d. MISPERFORATED due to misfeed, 1968 (12 Dec.) 1/6d. top marginal vertical strip of four with progressive dry print affecting top two stamps, Wales 1958 (18 Aug.) 3d. vertical strip of five progressive dry print affecting lower two stamps, a range of Talyllyn/Ffestiniog railway covers (18); also a stockbook of cylinder blocks and three further albums of mainly covers, some commercial. An interesting lot well worth closer inspection. (thousands)

£1,000-1,200

Postage Dues x913

刂+ អ

1914-22 set (except 4d.) in blocks of four overprinted “SPECIMEN” unmounted mint (3) or part original gum, one 1⁄ 2 d. with rounded corner, otherwise fine. S.G. D1s-5s, 7s-8s, £1,360+. Photo

£450-500

BOOKLETS 914

刂 ᔛ

x915

x916

x917

918

刂

ᔛអ B

刂អ ᔛ B

x919

x920

刂 ᔛ

1909 2/- booklet, edition number 6 (Brimsdown lamps), complete; 1d. panes with clipped perfs at right, 1⁄ 2 d. panes with perfs. at foot just clipped, some surface scuffing at left of the front cover and the staples are rusted. S.G. BA5, £2,200. Photo

£500-600

1913-25, selection comprising exploded 1913 (April) 2/- booklet, edition no. 32, all panes precancelled (type I) and punched and 1925 (February) 3/-, edition 69, all panes precancelled (type J in violet); also selection of various precancelled booklet panes with Royal Cypher (6) and Block Cypher (5, one with advert) and mostly with selvedge missing. Generally good to fine

£300-350

1913-26, selection arranged on album leaves comprising panes with 1913 Harrison and 1924-26 1⁄ 2 d.-11⁄ 2 d. (2 of each value, one with inverted watermark), 11⁄ 2 d. advertising (watermark inverted) and exploded booklets with 1918 3/- (Edition 1), 1924 3/(Edition 166). Generally fine. (33 items)

£600-700

1920 (July) 3/6d., edition 29, exploded, all panes watermark Royal Cypher upright and precancelled “LONDON E.C./27AUG/20” in black. Fine and rare. S.G. BB30, unlisted as a advertiser voucher booklet

£300-350

1929 P.U.C. 3/- edition 168; two 11⁄ 2 d. panes clipped at foot and 1⁄ 2 d. pane clipped at right, otherwise the perfs. are good; trivial soiling. S.G. BB25, £450. Photo

£150-180

–– selection comprising 3/-, edition 172, exploded booklet, all panes with inverted watermarks; also booklets panes of six stamps (4) and 11⁄ 2 d. handstamped “CANCELLED” (type 33) and punched with inverted watermark. Mostly fine

£600-700

1935 (July) Photogravure exploded booklet selection comprising 3/-, edition no. 306 and 318 (2, one stapled), 5/-, edition no. 14 and 15; also booklets panes 1⁄ 2 d. (2, one cylinder no. “E1”) and 1d. (3, one cylinder “F1”). Mostly good to fine

£500-600

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刂 ᔛ

x922

x923

刂 ᔛ

1943 (Jan.) 5/- (27), 2d. and 1⁄ 2 d. panes with perfs. clipped at right, 21⁄ 2 d. panes with good perfs. and inverted watermark; some ink notation on cover. S.G. BD26, £1,800. Photo

£300-350

1971- 2009, a duplicated selection of prestige booklets, contained in a carton, and two albums with exploded booklets and first day covers. Face value £747+

£400-450

1971-2009 (c.), a comprehensive collection of folded booklets 10p. to £2 neatly arranged in five albums, two booklet albums and loose, contained in a carton, including left and right margins; also a large quantity of Barcode booklets with some duplication. Face value £4,000+. (hundreds)

£2,500-3,000

THE CRIMEAN WAR Mail to the Crimea x924

1855 (31 March) envelope to Ireland, inscribed “O.B.M., 77th Regt. Crimea” at lower left, franked watermark Small Crown, perf. 16 1d. strip of three cancelled on arrivalin London, on reverse “POST OFFICE/BRITISH ARMY” datestamp type 2 (code B) for 31 March; also 1855 (26 June) envelope from the same correspondence, similarly franked and endorsed with on reverse “POST OFFICE/BRITISH ARMY” type 2 (code B) datestamps; a few small faults

£120-150

Note: The manuscript initials on the address panels are those of Assistant Surgeon O.B. Miller x925

1855 (2 April) envelope to Scotland inscribed “Coolalie April 2nd.” at lower left, bearing watermark Small Crown, perf. 14 1d. pair and single cancelled by faint strikes of the Crown between Stars obliterations in black, the reverse showing “POST OFFICE/BRITISH ARMY” datestamp type 2 (Code A) in blue-green for 2 April; the envelope perimeter and one adhesive a little defective. Photo Note: The “Coolalie” inscription refers to Kulali. A convalescent Hospital was set up there, against the advice of Florence Nightingale, and the patients admitted were ill rather than convalescing. The staff of nuns running the Hospital were unable to cope and it was closed within a few months Photos also appear on pages 139 and 143

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£200-250

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SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY The Crimean War, Mail to the Crimea - contd. x926

x927

1855 (29 July) envelope addressed to Lt. Col. Cocks British Army in the Crimea, franked watermark Small Crown perf. 16 1d. strip of three with “252” barred oval cancellations of Davenport; fine. Photo

£120-150

1856 (12 April) stampless envelope to Ireland, rated “3” in manuscript and inscribed “O.B.M., XI Hussars, Crimea” at lower left, the reverse showing a good strike of the “POST OFFICE/BRITISH ARMY” datestamp type 2 (code B) for 12 April; minor perimeter faults and a short filing note on front at right but otherwise fine. Also 1855 (28 Aug.) envelope to the 77th. Regt. Sanatorium Balaclava franked watermark Small Crown perf. 16 1d. pair and single, indistinctly cancelled and 1855 (1 Dec.) envelope addressed to Constantinople franked 1847-54 1/- green, cut square, faults, tied by London barred oval cancellation

£150-200

Baltic Sea Fleet 928

929

1855 (April-August) eleven envelopes, all with enclosures, ex the same correspondence to Regents Park, London, written from Landscrona, Elsinore, “Off the Island of Dago”, Tolboukin Lighthouse, Nangen, etc., three franked 1d. on arrival in London, a variety of markings including Hamburg Fleuron, Copenhagen clock, Danzig c.d.s., red boxed “ESCADRE DE LA BALTIQUE”, etc., some fascinating contents; mixed condition. Photo

£1,000-1,500

1855 (May-Oct.) fifteen envelopes (nine ex the same correspondence to Portsmouth) to England, mostly franked 1d. strip of three cancelled in London and all with Danzig datestamps, including envelope with a detailed sketch of a primative hand grenade on the interior, also three other envelopes, etc., mixed condition

£1,200-1,500

Literature 930

Illustrations of the Site and Neighbourhood of the New Post Office of St. Martin’s-leGrand, 1830; published in London by Smalles and Tuck, 138 Aldersgate Street. A fascinating account of the history of the area and includes a steel engraving of Williams’ New Post Office and Coffee House Tavern & Hotel (on the site of the old Mourning Bush Tavern), showing the new Post Office in the background, a hand-coloured plan of the new building showing the streets and land which were formerly on the site. There is also an appendix concerning the Mourning Bust Tavern with further illustrations and plans. The book is with the original, card cover which exhibits some soiling but still in a very good state of preservation. A remarkable source of information and a valuable reference for the postal historian

£400-500

Postal Stationery 931

A small selection, mostly Queen Victoria cards bearing better postmarks including 1900-01 Bickerdike “VR” and “ER”, 1900 Boston machine, six lines with numbers “1” and “4” plys four lines (2), London S.M.P. c.d.s. plus a few others including 1932 “BUY/BRITISH/MADE/GOODS” slogan

£100-120