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R SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

27 NOVEMBER 2014

LONDON

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton Fernando Martínez 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 Tommy Chau COINS UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) Greg Cole Luke Mitchell CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber USA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) 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 (Special Consultant) WINES CHINA - Vincent Cleme 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 María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Hemel Thakore James Mayo 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 Madison Lang Finance & Administration Aleena Nieves Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith Luke Mitchell Madison Lang YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Angie Ihlofung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Gary Tan

SALE CALENDAR 2014/2015 STAMPS 25/26 November 27 November 11 December 18 January 18 January 21/22 January 27 January 27 January 28 January 29/30 January 31 January 18 February 18 March 16 April 6/7 May 19 May 20 May 15/16 July August

The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Speciallised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History The Leeward Islands, Bahamas and Turks Islands from the Vestey Collection David Tett’s Collection of Prisoner of War Mail in East Asia and Dutch East Indies Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Federico Borromeo Collection of Nevis Stamps and Postal History The “Robert Wallace” Collection of Great Britain Line Engraved East Africa from the Vestey Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale, including Latin America and Europe The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part IV Rhodesia Double Head Issue from the Vestey Collection The Neville Polakow FRPSL Collection of Northern Rhodesia The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale Western Australia from the Vestey Collection Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition

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

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The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Important Collection of Islamic and Indian Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Hong Kong London London Hong Kong New York London London

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The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes World Banknotes

Hong Kong London Hong Kong New York London London

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

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The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Stocks and Bonds of the Americas Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Bonds & Share Certificates of the World

Hong Kong London Hong Kong New York Lugano London

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

New York

Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits

Hong Kong Hong Kong

COINS 15 November 2 December 3/4 December 17 January 27 January 25/26 March 1/2 July BANKNOTES 15 November 9/10 December 17 January 27 January 28/29/30 April 8/9 July MEDALS 20 November 23 April 23 July BONDS AND SHARES 15 28 17 28 31 28

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AUTOGRAPHS 27 January

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WINES 20 November 16 January

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SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY 27 November 2014 in London and on *

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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

Symbols and Abbreviations 刂 ᔛ

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datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint

References Catalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition.

The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they are mentioned by name.

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Buyers are reminded that if they default on a successful bid that details relating to such default may be shared with other auction houses and live bidding platforms (condition 5.11).

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November 27, 2014 - LONDON 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.

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THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2014 Commencing at 10.00 a.m.

GREAT BRITAIN POSTAL HISTORY

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1670 (29 Nov.) entire letter to Sir Gilbert Ireland of Hale Hall, Childwell, endorsed p. harrington pacquett, sent during the Liverpool Parliamentary Elections of 1670, with, on reverse and opening well for display, a fine strike of a previously unrecorded “1/Off” in a 16mm. circle (all of the very rare “1/Off” markings previously recorded are in a 19mm. circle); fine and unique. Photo Note: Sir Gilbert Ireland (1624-75) had served as Member of Parliament for Lancashire, during the Interregnum (being one of those M.P.’s who voted for the Crown to be given to Cromwell), and Governor of Liverpool. He was knighted and elected M.P. for Liverpool in 1660, a post he held until his death.

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£1,800-2,000

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

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1687 (13 Oct.), a delightful miniature love letter, in the form of a folded entire, addressed, in the reign of James II, “To Ye Honoured Mdam Elizabeth Nelson”, from her suitor and future husband Phillip Williams; without postal markings; some small faults as might be expected with an item of this age, but beautifully written, highly appealing and with poignant and intimate contents from the writer to “My adored Eliza”. One of the earliest recorded love letters remaining in private hands. Photo

£600-800

1739-1940 collection of eighty-six entires/entire letters or post cards, housed in a black album, including 1739 with unclear Dockwra handstamp on reverse, 1792 from Uxbridge to Belfast, 1812 from Belfast to London, re-addressed to Uxbridge, 1815 to London with “KILREA” mileage, a variety of other mileage markings, 1839 with Misdirected to with Stockton c.d.s. alongside, 1843 1d. pink postal stationery envelope with black Maltese Cross cancellation, 1845 printed O.H.M.S. letter to New York, 1853 envelope franked 1d. with (on reverse) framed “HANOVER/STREET” and yellow “MOTHERWELL” c.d.s., 1872 stampless entire to Norwich with red “LONDON OFFICIAL/PAID” c.d.s. and signed W. Gladstone, etc., a few non-Great Britain, strikes and condition mixed

£300-400

1795-1819, three entire letters ex the same correspondence, comprising 1795 (3 Oct.) with red “BELFAST” (45mm.), 1816 (6 April) with red “BELFAST/80” mileage and boxed “Addl./1⁄ 2 ”, 1819 (26 Jan.) with black circular Belfast mileage with ornaments, red not in “AXBRIDGE” in black, red Missent to and “WELLS/120” in black; fine and an attractive trio

£100-120

1797 (24 March) entire letter to Cavendish Square, redirected to Brighthelmstone and then to Uxbridge, with straight line “BALLYMONEY”, on reverse curved “BRIGHTON” (Willcocks & Jay type 9), a range of datestamps and manuscript rate marks; also 1812 entire letter ex the same correspondence, addressed to London and redirected to Uxbridge with red “BELFAST” and black “RETURNED-FROM/BRIGHTON” (Willcocks & Jay type 70), filing folds but a fine pair of covers

£120-150

1799-1830 five entire letters ex the same correspondence to Uxbridge, or to London and redirected to Uxbridge, a variety of red BELFAST markings with c.d.s., mileage, straight line with various sizes of Belfast, etc., good to fine

£70-80

1804-1815 Peninsular War, selection of sixteen items, including 1804 call up notice and production of Militia substitute notice, entires with 1806 Elbe Campaign, 1807 Copenhagen Expedition, 1810 Siege of Cadiz (2 one with a lovely hand-drawn and coloured map), 1811 Retreat to Portugal, 1812 Siege of Cuidad Rodrigo, 1813 Battle of the Pyrenees, etc., chiefly fine. Photo

£500-600

1805 (20 Feb.) entire letter from Clifton to Colnbrook with “BRISTOL/122” mileage on the front, on reverse large Bristol mileage d.s. and very scarce “8/PP/P” (Willcocks & Jay 132); filing folds through the markings, fine

£60-80

1805-25, four entire letters, comprising 1805 with “NEWBURY/58”, 1806 with “MAIDENHEAD/29”, 1809 with “WALLINGFORD/49” and 1825 with “WANTAGE/73” mileage marks, all superb strikes. A fine group of Berkshire mileages

£50-70

1809 (5 Feb.) “ROYAL MAIL COACH OFFICE/12, DAWSON-STREET” ticket for the Cork mail coach (133mm x 162mm), 1836 (20 Jan.) “ROYAL MAIL COACH OFFICE/PEMBROKE STREET.” ticket for the Dublin mail coach (111mm x 190mm), both mounted on card and framed; also two prints depicting “Bordoyle Bridge/Dublin & Drogheda Railway” and “The Louth Mail Snowed Up, 1836”, both mounted and framed. An interesting group housed in a carton

£150-200

1810 (5 March) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge, with fine large type red “IRELAND”, rated “8”, dated markings on the reverse, also 1830 (5 Aug.) entire letter ex the same correspondence to Dublin, redirected to Belfast, with red scalloped oval “POSTAGE TO DUBLIN/6 AU 6/1830/NOT PAID” struck over red Belfast d.s. (5.8), a little creased at top, fine. A rare and exceptional pair of entires. Photo

£250-300

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

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1810 (15 dec.) entire letter to Buckingham with red Free datestamp and Dublin Mermaid Free (a poor impression as usual), endorsed “Mifsent to Stone” in red and with “WINDSOR/26” mileage, also 1812 (4 Nov.) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge with small red “BELFAST” and on reverse a good impresion of the red Dublin Mermaid Free datestamp; both with filing folds but a fine pair of entires

£120-150

1817-28 three entire letters ex the same correspondence to Uxbridge or redirected to Uxbridge, displaying different Belfast/80 mileage markings (one in red), comprising 1817 with additional “POST PAID” in scroll, 1818 with decorated c.d.s. (light filing fold well clear of the marking) and 1828 large dated; fine strikes. A scarce group

£120-150

1818 (7 Oct.) entire letter to Hungerford with fine “NEWBURY/PENNY POST”, manuscript 4 deleted and replaced by 5, light vertical filing fold clear of the markings; fine

£40-50

1826-48 collection of nineteen Irish entires or entire letters and some pieces, including 1834-37 (3) with red framed “PAID AT/DUNDALK”, 1834 and 1835 with “EDGEWORTHSTOWN/PENNY POST”, 1835 and 1840 with “BURROSAKANE/PENNY POST”, 1838 AND 1843 with “Thurles/Penny Post”, 1838 and 1839 with red framed “PAID/AT/CORK”, 1842 (2) with “CRAUGHWELL/PENNY POST”, 1843 with red framed “PAID AT/SLIGO”, 1845 with green “P.D./COLERAINE” (across edge), etc., strikes and condition mixed

£250-300

1831-34 three entire letters with undated circular Town markings on reverse, comprising 1831 “ABINGDON”, 1832 “HUNGERFORD” (across flap and with Deceased on the address panel) and 1834 “FARRINGDON”. Superb strikes, a fine trio of Berkshire undated circles

£50-70

1833 (28 Oct.) entire letter to Guernsey with fine undated “COWES/I of Wt” (Willcocks & Jay 37) on reverse; also 1840 (3 Jan.) entire letter to Sligo with fine handstruck Glasgow “4”; the second with vertical filing fold at left, clear of the handstamp

£120-150

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; also 1835 (11 March) printed “Uniformity of Weights and Measures” entire with similar Redirected at “DUNSHAUGHLIN”, both fine and uncreased

£100-120

1837 (23 July), mourning entire letter to Dublin, on reverse fine “FLORENCECOURT” undated circular marking and “ENISKILLEN” c.d.s (across flap), on front an extremely fine strike of the circular “DUBLIN/1D/PENNY POST”; light filing fold at foot, fine. Photo

£120-150

1839 (4 Dec.) entire letter from Southampton to Andover, endorsed “P.Pd” and with red “P7”, fair Southampton double ring d.s. (4.12) on reverse; fine and a rare example of the last day of the old mileage based post rates and therefore would have been subject to the 4d. Uniforn Postage rate if sent the next day. Photo

£400-500

1839 (31 Dec.) entire letter to Montrose with a superb strike of the Edinburgh “4”, dated marking on reverse, some splitting along the edges, light filing folds and some minor stain spotting; fine

£60-80

1839-40, five entire letters with manuscript “4” Uniform 4d. Postage markings, including 1839 (2 Oct. and 14 Dec.) local entires, 1839 (6 Dec.) second day, etc., also 1939 Uniform Penny Postage souvenir envelope; good to fine

£250-300

1840 (10 Jan.), entire letter to Belgium, on reverse fine double ring “LONDON/10/JAN/1840” (first day of Uniform Penny Post) datestamp, red Ostende and blue Bruselles transit and arrival datestamps; fine. An interesting entire with contents including ... “this is the first of the Penny Post”. B.P.A. Certificate (2003). Photo

£500-600

1840 (5 May) entire letter to Sittingborne with superb double ring “WINDSOR/MY 5/1840” d.s., rated “2”; fine and scarce. Photo

£150-200

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1840 (Oct. 20), printed account for “THE BRECKNOCK AND ABERGAVENNY CANAL addressed to Cardiff and endorsed Pre-Paid, with red Abergavenny “P1” and black d.s., filing folds clear of the markings, part flap removed; fine

£60-70

1840-1901 an Exhibition collection of over 280 covers and cards well written up on pages, contained in a carton, including 1840 Mulready 1d. envelope, 1d. letter sheet (with Atlas Assurance Co. advertisement, MA103b), 1840 1d. (7 on six entires, genarally good), 2d. (two on entires, both with close to good margins all round), 1841-53 1d. with numbers “7” and “8” in Maltese Cross cancellations, Greenock distinctive Maltese Cross, 1854-47 1d. with “659” Rugby “Boot”, another with double ring “447” Leeds experimental duplex, 1847-54 embossed 1/- (cut-to-shape) on entire to Bengal, others to Baltimore, New York and (with 1d.) to Alabama, 1/- cut square to Kentucky, 1/- cut square pair to South Carolina, 1855-57 6d. vertical pair on entire to Cadiz, 1/- to Greece, 1/- to Canada West, 1862-64 1/- to New York, 1873-80 4d. sage-green on envelope to Brazil, cancellation types with Spoons, Sideways duplex, Late Fee, Perfins, Railway markings, advertising envelopes, registered, printed to private order postal stationery, Exhibitions, Machine cancellations with 1857-58 Pearson Hill experimental (10/2), Charles Rideout codes HS and CR, Azemar (Town die level 10/10), Steamer datestamps, Scottish and Irish types, etc., condition mostly good to fine. An interesting lot worthy of careful examination. Photo

£7,000-7,500

1843 (27 Oct.) entire letter from Khandis (India) to Edinburgh with red oval “INDIA” handstamp, on arrival re-addressed to Dunfermline and thence to Fordal and franked by 1841 1d. with black Maltese Cross cancellation, a variety of datestamps on reverse; some cover faults though a colourful and unusual entire. Photo

£100-150

1856 (28 June), miniature envelope, addressed to Lady Seymour at Great Berkhempstead, franked 1d. with London Inland section cancellation, red “M/N.R.” North Western T.P.O. and “B” inspectors markings alongside; the adhesive with small faults but a most attractive envelope. Photo

£80-100

NAVIGATION”

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Note: Lady Seymour was married to Canon Sir John Hubert Culme Seymour. A copy of a miniature of Lady Seymour, by William Ross R.A. is included with the lot.

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1867 (13 Feb.) embossed paper lace Valentine, franked 1858-79 1d. Plate 75, addressed to Nottingham with with “583” duplex cancellation, decorated on both sides, exceptionally fine and most attractive. Photo

£150-200

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2031

1778-1891 collection of Ship Letter handstamp markings, fifty items including 1778 from Madras to Selkirk with “LONDON/SHIP-LRE” (S4) and Bishop mark, 1799 from Madeira to London with red oval “Ship Letter/(Crown)/LONDON” (S7, unrecorded in red), 1800 from Madeira to London with oval “Post Paid Ship Lre/(Crown)/ LONDON” (S.41), 1803 from Madeira to London with “POST-PAID-SHIP-LETTER/ LONDON/(Crown)” (S.42), 1804 from Madeira to London with “POST-PAID-SHIP LETTERLONDON/(Crown)” (S.43), another (1806) though in red, 1814 from Bombay via London to Madeira with step type “LONDON/SHIP LETTER” in red (S.32), 1815 to Exeter with the same handstamp in black (unrecorded in Robertson), 1845 from Le Havre to London with red “(Crown)/EXEMPT SHIP LR” (Ex. 2) and “M.B.”, 1846 to London with black “(Crown)/EXEMPT SHIP LR” (Ex. 1) and “M.B.”, etc., strikes and condition mixed though an interesting and useful lot

£500-600

1793 (10 July) entire letter, with additional enclosures, headed Camp before Valenciennes, to Hartwell, Bucks, rated “9” and with red “LONDON/SHIP LRE” on the front; small tear on the front, just into the London marking. A scarce letter from the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition. Photo

£130-150

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

The Roy Waudby Collection of Hull Ship Letters Roy Waudby was a man of great vision and purpose and this was typified by his success in both the business and social sectors. Born in the city of Hull where he lived all his life he achieved distinction in his qualification as a Chartered Accountant and shortly after joined Cattles Holdings, a locally based finance company as its Chief Accountant. Over the next three decades, as Chairman and Managing Director, he helped establish the company as a national player in the home collected credit/finance industry. At the same time he adopted a great passion for stamp collecting and accumulated a quality collection, which he would have continued in his retirement had it not been for his untimely passing in 1999 at the age of 71.

Roy’s sudden death came too early for him to achieve other goals but he left a great legacy to so many.

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1798 (12 Oct.) entire, endorsed Pr. Hull Packet/Capt. Hickney/Q.D.C., with contents, from Porto to Derby, with a very fine semi-circular “HULL/SHIP/LRE” (Robertson type S2) on the front, rated 1/3 (including 1d. gratuity to Capt. Hickney); fine and very rare.

Photo PROVENANCE: Alan Robertson collection and illustrated on page E126 of the handbook

£400-500

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1802 (28 June) entire (with contents) addressed to Hull, endorsed P. Brig/Wemyss with a very fine oval “SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/HULL” (Robertson S.3); some filing creases but very fine and a rare entire. Photo PROVENANCE: H.R. Harmer sale, February 1968 Alan Robertson collection WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200

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SPECIALISED GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY Postal History, The Roy Waudby Collection of Hull Ship Letters- contd.

2034

1817-86 collection of twenty-three entires/entire letters and two postal stationery cards, including 1835 from Zlabings (Austria) to London with step type “SHIP LETTER/HULL” (Robertson S.5), 1835 from Hamburg to Edinburgh with step type “SHIP LETTER/HULL” (Robertson S.6), 1835 from Bremen to London with step type “SHIP LETTER/HULL” (Robertson S.7), another with the same but in red, 1837 from Breslau to London with blue step type “HULL/SHIP LETTER” (Robertson S.8), 1844 from Hamburg to London with framed “HULL/SHIP LETTER/D.5.JY 1844” in green, 1845 from Hull to Hamburg with framed “HULL/SHIP-LETTER/C.12.JY.1845” in blue, 1853 from Helsingor to Aberdeen with framed “HULL/SHIP-LETTER/AU25 1853” (Robertson S.12) in red, 1882 and 1886 Norwegian postal stationery cards with “HULL SHIP LETTER” c.d.s. (Robertson S.14 and S.15), etc., chiefly fine. Also 1817 and 1843 internal letters.

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Alan Robertson collection (except the last two items) 2035

2036

1845 (13 Sept.) entire from Warsaw to London, via Berlin and Hamburg, fine blue “HULL/SHIP LETTER/A.22.SP.1845” (Robertson S.11) on reverse and “VIA HULL” on the front; filing creases clear of the markings, fine and scarce. Signed Bojanowicz. Photo

£100-150

1845 (5 Nov.) entire letter from Miedzyrzec (Poland) to London, via Hamburg, with fine blue “HULL/SHIP-LETTER/D.16.NO.1845” (Robertson S.11) on reverse, “VIA HULL” on the front; filing fold not affecting the markings, fine. Photo

£100-150

PROVENANCE:

Alan Robertson collection 2037

1846 (6 May) entire from Koenigsberg to London, via Hamburg, with fine blue “HULL/SHIP-LETTER/A.12.MY.1846” (Robertson S11) on reverse, “VIA HULL” on the front; filing folds not affecting the markings; fine. Photo

£100-150

PROVENANCE:

Alan Robertson collection 2038

1846 (3 Aug.) entire with contents, from St. Petersburg to London, via Hamburg, endorsed Via Lubeck, framed St. Petersburg and blue “HULL/SHIP-LETTER/D.22.AU.1846” on reverse (the latter across seal), “VIA HULL” on the front; filing folds and other small imperfections

£80-100

PROVENANCE:

Alan Robertson collection 2039

1894 (4 Aug.) Norwegian 10ö postal stationery card, from Stavanger to Cardiff, with very rare undated circular “NORWAY/BY STEAMER” (Robertson M.1), and with “paquebot” alongside, cancelled on arrival at Hull (6.8); filing punch holes but exceptionally rare.

Photo

£150-200

PROVENANCE:

Alan Robertson collection ———————————————————— Historical Letters 2040 ័

1828 (8 Feb.) single page letter sheet (contents only) to Francis Freeling, signed “Wellington” during his first term as prime minister; also two Wellington signatures on fronts

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£100-130

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2037

2122

2042

2039

2048 2053

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2041 2041 ័

1840 (1 Jan.) printed sheet headed “James Chalmers Printer, Bookseller, and Stationer, Dundee”, being a receipt for 13/- to a Library, endorsed “1840 Jany 1 Settled Ja(mes) Chalmers”; some creases but historically important and extremely rare.

Photo

£1,500-2,000

Note: James Chalmers, is said by many to be the true inventor and pioneer of postal reform, rather than the more commonly held view that Rowland Hill was the Father of Postal Reform. He was a public spirited Dundee bookseller,who was very keen on postal reform and its associated problems. Chalmers was an unsuccessful contestant in the Treasury Competition of 1839. There was much communication between Rowland Hill and James Chalmers, and books have been written on the subject, with bias on both sides. Chalmers is certainly a very important personage in the history of postal reform.

2042

1842 (9 May) letter from Rowland Hill, at Downing Street, to William Bokenham (Superintending President of the Inland Office, and a key figure from the inception of Penny Postage), complete with the original envelope, signed R.Hill at lower left; fine.

A rare and important letter. Photo Note: William Bokenham was responsible to Col. Maberly and was, therefore, not surprisingly initially hostile to Hill and his reforms; he later seems to have become co-operative, if not enthusiastic, in their implementation. Bokenham helped to receive letters at St. Martins-leGrand on 19th. January 1840, during the rush on the inaugural day of Penny Postage.

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£1,500-2,000

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2043 ័

2044 ័

2044

1845 (c.) undated personal letter from Rowland Hill to his brother “Dear Matthew I shall have great pleasure in dining with you on Saturday at six - I will endeavour to call upon you this evening - Yours affectionately” and signed Rowland Hill; also 1853 (20 June) two page letter from William Mulready to John Lewis, the orientalist painter, regarding drawings to be shown to art students, with fine signature W. Mulready. A rare pair of letters. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1853 (16 June), letter signed by Frederick Hill (1803-96, brother of Rowland Hill), concerning “the sorting of despatch of the evening mails”, endorsed Entered in the Visitor’s Book at left; folded, fine and an extremely rare signature. Photo

£800-1,000

Note: Frederick Hill joined the Post Office in 1851 to become Assistant Secretary, where he was able to take a great deal of the load off his brother and superior officer, making particularly important changes in the Money Order Office. His unswerving loyalty and confidence in his brother is evinced by the considerable cut in salary he accepted by moving to the Post Office.

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2045

2045 ័

2046 ័

2047

2046

1853 (27 July), letter signed by Rowland Hill, concerning the admission of Albert Hill (the son of Edwin Hill, Rowland’s brother, Superintendent of the Stamping Department) “To be present at the duty in the inland Office”. The letter endorsed Entered in the Visitors Book; folds, fine. Photo

£500-600

1866 (26 March), autographed letter, signed by Rowland Hill, with “HAMPSTEAD. N.W.” letterhead, embossed in blue, addressed to D. Dickson, Esq. requesting that he expresses the congratulations of “Lady Hill and myself” on his marriage, “& our earnest hopes that he may meet with every success in his arduous enterprise”; fine and scarce. Photo

£500-600

1870 (6 May) stampless mourning envelope, addressed to “The Lord Bishop of Colombo, Ceylon”, endorsed at lower left W. Gladstone, red “LONDON OFFICIAL PAID” c.d.s., on reverse fine black wax seal and red Colombo Paid arrival d.s., included is a three page autographed letter, with embossed “11 Carlton House Terrace” letterhead, in which Gladstone discusses Religion and the Church, etc.; fine.

£150-200

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1895 autograph letter from Prince George as the Duke of York, on mourning letterhead and envelope from York House, St. James’s Palace to his uncle, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar at Portland Place. “Saturday, Dear Uncle Edward, It would give both Mary and I great pleasure if you and Princess Edward would dine with us at 8.15 tomorrow evening to meet Papa, quite a small party. Believe me yr affecte cousin, George” the envelope is stampless and marked “Express Delivery” with faint “EXPRESS” cachet in large oval and with St. James St. (12.1) datestamp on the reverse. Letters between members of the Royal family are scarce. Photo

£220-280

Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar (1823-1902) was a senior Army Officer and nephew of Queen Adelaide.

2049 2049

1905 Birmingham novelty silver money box in the form of a post box, hinged lid above a cylindrical body, with moulded girdles and engraving with a pair of interlaced initials (“C.W”), 12cm. (4”) high; attractive and scarce. Photo

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£400-500

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1840 PARLIAMENTARY ENVELOPES “Houses of Parliament” 2050

One Penny envelope, printed in black, addressed to Pontypool and with the original contents, dated 23 Jan. 1840, part of seal removed from the reverse, small strengthened tear at top; fine for this and rare. S.G. PE1, £22,000. Photo

£2,000-2,500

2051 “House of Lords” 2051

One Penny envelope, printed in vermilion, addressed to Middlesex, dated 30 March 1840; some strengthened tears on the front and reverse but good for this and extremely rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. PE3, £45,000. Photo PROVENANCE: “Royal” Philatelic Collection

£3,000-4,000

“House of Commons” 2052

One Penny envelope, printed in black, with original contents, dated 31 March 1840; seal removed from the reverse, tear at top extending into the top flap which has been repaired with tape resulting in some staining, good for this and rare. S.G. PE5, £25,000. Photo

£800-1,000

TREASURY ESSAYS 2053

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Charles Whiting Essay using the Congreve method, in red and black, inscribed “POST 1 ⁄ 2 /OUNCE/1D.”, on thick paper in the form of a letter sheet; vertical filing fold, fine and scarce. Photo

£1,000-1,200

Charles Whiting Beaufort House: Essay number 25 and 26, se-tenant, 1847 reprint cut from the Arts Journal sheet, on thick card, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2013)

£80-100

OFFICE PERMIT/

x2054 2055 2056

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1840 Wyon Embossed Essay inscribed “POSTAGE Huggins type E 11. Photo

1D: HALF OZ:”

in black; fine and rare.

1840 Wyon Embossed Essay inscribed “POSTAGE 1D: HALF OZ:” in pale blue; a little soiled.

Rare. Huggins type E11. Photo Photos also appear on pages 13 and 29 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£400-500 £400-500

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2059

2061

2062

2067 2063

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1840 MULREADY

2057 Proofs 2057

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1d. letter sheet A21, folded to shape and with manuscript “Proof” in ink at foot over “POSTAGE ONE PENNY”; a wonderfully fresh and sharp impression, fine and rare.

Photo Note: This lot and the following two lots are accompanied by Royal Philatelic Society certificates (2003) stating “Cannot be certified as a contemporary endorsement without evidence of provenance”. In our opinion these three lots are entirely genuine but in view of the certificates they must necessarily be offered on their merits.

£1,200-1,500

2058 2058

P ᔛ

2d. blue, letter sheet a96, folded to shape and with manuscript “Proof” in ink at foot over “POSTAGE TWO PENCE”; two light vertical bends, fine and rare. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,500-2,000

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2d. letter sheet, a105, folded to shape and endorsed “Proof” in ink on reverse; a little soiled and creased, small portion of flap torn away, otherwise fine and rare. Photo

£800-1,000

One Penny Letter Sheets 2060

2061

x2062

2063

Stereo obscured, with “Edinburgh Envelope Advertiser”, No. 1 (August 12 1840, “To Authors, Publishers” at top left), advertisement, S.G. MA7b, addressed to Bristol, dated 26 Aug. 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellation, light vertical filing fold and soiled on the reverse

£150-200

Stereo obscured: Dated 22 Sept. 1843, addressed to Maidstone and cancelled by a fine strike of the number “10” in Maltese Cross; fine and scarce. Photo

£650-700

A15, used from Dublin to London, dated 25 July 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellation, with Dublin “MORE/TO/PAY”, “2” and red double ring London “MORE/TO/PAY” handstamps, dated markings on reverse; horizontal filing fold, otherwise fine and rare.

Photo

£700-900

A15, dated 3 Feb. 1844, addressed to Aberdeen and cancelled by a crisp and upright strike of the number “7” in Maltese Cross, dated markings on reverse; light vertical filing folds, fine and scarce. Photo

£650-700

2064

2064

A16, dated 7 May 1840 (second official day of use), addressed to St. Pauls Churchyard, misfolded (with “POSTAGE” panel at top) and address upside down, red Maltese Cross cancellation on the base of Britannia at foot and with another cancelling the rest of Britannia on reverse, “T.P/S.O. ISLINGTON” on the front and clear red d.s. on reverse; fine and exceptionally unusual usage. Photo PROVENANCE:

E.E. Yates, February 1949

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£2,000-2,500

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2065 2065

A16, dated 29 June 1840 and used from Marines, France to St. Croix, Vaud, Switzerland, to “Mme Kitty Bovet”, black Marines c.d.s., just to the right of Britannia and a second, indistinct d.s. at left, silver Dove and Olive Branch seal on reverse; fine and a unique letter sheet of exhibition quality. Photo

£3,000-4,000

Note: Either the French and Swiss Post Offices did not know how to handle this item, or it was cancelled by favour.

2066

x2067

2068

x2069

2070

A22, unused, folded to shape and small rubs on the reverse, 1d. Envelope, A158, dated 21 May 1840, addressed to Eton College, red Maltese Cross cancellation, a little soiled; also 1869 “Impression from the original Brass block” and four Deraedemaeker reprints of caricature envelopes

£100-150

A25, dated 14 May 1840 and addressed to Birmingham, brownish-red Maltese Cross cancellation and with “LANE-DELPH” double ring undated handstamp on the front, Newcastle under Line d.s. on reverse; vertical filing fold and a little stained. A scarce May date. Photo

£300-400

A34, dated 12 Feb. 1841, addressed to Newcastle, central red Maltese Cross cancellation, on reverse (across flap) blue “NEWCASTLE ON TYNE” ds., on the interior there is a charming six line romantic verse; fine and an exceptionally rare use of a Mulready as a Valentine.

Photo

£400-500

A47, substituted Stereo, printed stationery of Samuel Hanson & Son, London, dated 20 Nov. 1843, addressed to Leith, black Maltese Cross cancellation, dated markings on reverse; vertical filing fold, scarce. Photo

£150-200

A64, dated 22 June 1840 and addressed to Bedford Row, Holborn, very fine red Maltese Cross cancellation and with matching “T.P./Cornhill” alongside; filing folds, fine.

A striking local London letter sheet. Photo

£200-220

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2070

2071

2073 2072

2077

2074

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x2072

2073

x2074

A68, with “THE ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY” advertisement (S.G. MA113a), dated 16 Aug. 1841 from Canterbury to London, black Maltese Cross cancellation, dated markings on reverse; vertical filing fold at right and part of flap around the seal replaced, a trifle soiled, fine. Photo

£200-250

A77, printed Ashworth School stationery, dated 16 June 1843 and used from Leeds to Pontefract, black Maltese Cross cancellation, dated markings on front and reverse; small portion of lower flap missing and slightly scuffed on the reverse. Photo

£200-250

A220, dated 25 Jan. 1844, addressed to Northampton, uncancelled, contrary to regulations, on reverse Lombard Street Maltese Cross in red and Northampton arrival dated markings; vertical filing folds, fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2003). Photo

£500-600

A235, with printed “SHAW AND SONS” advertisement with “REMARKS” at lower right (S.G. MA476m) and showing a striking pre-printing paper crease (pli accordian) at right, dated 26 Dec. 1840 and addressed to Berkshire, red Maltese Cross cancellation, dated marking on reverse; light horizontal fold, fine. Photo

£700-900

2075 x2075

A240, cut down and folded to make a smaller envelope, dated 26 June 1840, from Penryth to Edinburgh, red Maltese Cross cancellation, re-addressed to Balerno and additionally franked 1840 1d. black, Plate Ib, TI, with good to large margins all round and tied by another red Maltese Cross, dated markings on reverse; a trifle stained but otherwise very fine. A most unusual uprated wrapper. Photo

£4,000-4,500

PROVENANCE:

R.C. Alcock One Penny Envelopes 2076 ័

Front, unused, signed by “John Thompson” and with a piece bearing the signature “W. Mulready” pasted on. Also a letter to the Artist W. Etty. R.A, dated 16 July 1844 signed W. Mulready discussing his famous drawing “Choosing the Wedding Gown”, a print of Mulready and another piece bearing his signature

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£200-250

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2078

2079

A148, dated 4 Aug. 1840, addressed to Suffolk, red Maltese Cross cancellation in an unusual carmine-vermilion shade, Mildenhall c.d.s. on reverse; light toning but clean and uncreased, seal removed from the reverse and some staining from the seal on the flap.

Photo

£250-350

A174, dated 27 Aug. 1840, addressed to Eaton Square, stunning red Maltese Cross cancellation and with superb “T.P./Cornhill” in a matching shade alongside, red timed datestamp on reverse; tiny stain spot at foot, otherwise very clean and uncreased. Photo

£300-400

A174, dated 24 March 1841, addressed Skipton and cancelled by a crisp black distinctive Maltese Cross of Manchester, struck to the lower right of Britannia, dated markings on reverse; a few small faults but attractive and scarce. Photo

£900-1,000

Two Pence Letter Sheets x2080

a97, dated 22 Nov. 1844, addressed to Newport Pagnall, “749” barred oval cancellation and corresponding STONEY STRATFORD d.s. on reverse, two Newport Pagnall arrival datestamps on the face; small stains on the reverse, fine and scarce. Photo

£600-800

Two Pence Envelopes 2081

a201, dated April 29 1841, addressed to Exeter and with crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, fine red wax seal and dated markings on reverse; clean and uncreased. Superb and rare in this fine condition. Photo

£800-1,000

2082 2082

a202, additionally franked 1840 1d. black, Plate 6, QK (re-entry), large margins, dated 8 Sept. 1840, with red Maltese Cross cancellations, and red Vere St. Maltese Cross datestamp below, manuscript “1” to make up the 4d. rate; the envelope with two tiny imperfectons at base but extremely rare and believed to be the finest recorded use of a Penny Black on a 2d. Mulready Caricature envelope. Of tremendous visual appeal. R.P.S. Certificate (1974). Specialised £48,000. Photo

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£20,000-25,000

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MULREADY CARICATURES AND OTHER PRINTED ENVELOPES 2083

2084

J.W. Southgate: Caricature No. 1 “The Pickpocket”, contemporaneously hand coloured and addressed to Worksop, “NOTTINGHAM/OC 20/1840” c.d.s. on reverse, bearing an 1840 1d. Black, NB, which in our opinion is not the original franking. An extremely rare used hand coloured Mulready Caricature, necessarily offered on its merits and not subject to return. Photo

£2,000-2,500

J.W. Southgate: Caricature No. 2 “Ladies School”, addressed to Walsall, endorsed “Prepaid”, with red manuscript “1” and red Shiffnal double ring c.d.s.; a trifle soiled at right, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2010). Photo

£750-850

2085 2085

Thomas White’s “THE NEW POST OFFICE ENVELOPE” letter sheet, a beautiful example, dated 9 June 1840 from London to Cork, red “1” and “PAID/9 JU 1840” c.d.s. in the same colour, arrival datestamp of 10 June on reverse (across flap); the letter sheet has been folded for presentation purposes to display “THE NEW POST OFFICE ENVELOPE” at right; fine and extremely rare. Only three used examples are recorded in “British Pictorial Envelopes” by Bodily, Jarvis and Hahn; the example offered here is not one of these.

Photo

£6,000-7,000

Note: The designer’s initials “CJG” appear at the lower left, the letter sheet is inscribed “Mollrooney R.A,M.” and “Jack Thomson”. At the upper right of the design the words “You are” in the speech bubble are repeated outside. The only recorded Mulready caricature with a printing error.

2086

1879 (5 Oct.) printed illustrated envelope “The Fishermen”, addressed to London and franked 1858-79 1d. Plate 215, “286” duplex cancellation of Exmouth; the envelope with part of flap from reverse missing and the adhesive with faults. Rare.

£100-150

Note: The above and the following two lots comprise a recent find of these rare printed envelopes, addressed to Miss Claughton, all are previously unrecorded.

2087

2088

1879 (12 Oct.), printed envelope “The Stage Coach Crash”, franked 1858-70 1d. Plate 209, “286” duplex cancellation, part of flap missing from reverse; fine and rare. Photo

£300-350

1879 (29 Oct.), printed envelope “The Foxhunt”, franked 1858-79 1d. Plate 204, “286” barred oval cancellation; fine and rare. Photo

£350-400

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2078

2080

2081

2083

2084

2087

2088

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LINE ENGRAVED PROOFS AND ESSAYS 1840 “Rainbow” Colour Trials 2089

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State 2: in a deep red-brown shade on white paper; fine. Photo

2090

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State 2: in deep red-brown with Maltese Cross cancellation partly removed; fine. Photo

£2,500-3,000

2091

ᔛ P

State 2: in red-brown on white paper with pen cancellation partly removed; fine. Photo

£1,000-1,100

£800-1,000

2092 2092

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State 3: on white wove paper dipped in prussiate of potash, horizontal pair from the upper left corner of the sheet in rose-red; unused without gum, fine and rare. Photo

£2,400-3,000

2093 2093

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1865 so-called “Royal” reprint 1d. Black, Plate 66: EH-FK, block of eight (4 x 2) with inverted watermark as usual, original gum, close to large margins all round, creased but a rare and impressive block. S.G. DP35a, £28,000 as eight singles. Photo

£9,000-10,000

2094 2094

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1841 2d. with blank corner letters from the small Proof sheet of twelve, from the foot of the sheet and postally used with crisp balck Maltese Cross cancellation; a few insignificant faults. Extremely rare. S.G. DP43, £26,000. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£4,000-5,000

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2091

2056

2097

2112

2098

2099

2115

2163

2100

2125

2140

2147

2164

2090

2101

2117

2124

2138

2089

2105

2118

2120

2129

2132

2133

2134

2136

2148

2149

2154

2159

2162

2169

2170 29

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2172

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1840 ONE PENNY BLACK Plate 1a 2095

2096 ័

2097

2098

2099

2100

2101

2102

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2103 ័

AJ, small part of sheet margin at top, close to good margins other sides but tiny faults at left, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire, dated 21 May 1840, from London to Preston, redirected to London, dated markings on reverse; fine. A scarce May date cover. Photo

£250-300

DD, large margins all round, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation to large piece with Lombard St. Maltese Cross datestamp of 12 May 1840 on reverse; fine. Photo

£300-350

DE, grey-black, very worn impression, crisp and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, good to very large margins all round; superb. Photo

£550-600

EC, grey-black shade showing moderate Plate wear, crisp and practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, good to very large margins all round; very fine and most attractive. Photo

£400-450

EJ, grey-black shade showing moderate Plate wear, crisp, complete and central red Maltese Cross cancellation, large balanced margins; superb. A flawless example of Exhibition quality. Photo

£700-750

FE, grey-black shade showing considerable Plate wear, crisp and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, good to very large margins all round; superb. A stunning example.

Photo

£700-800

FK-FL horizontal pair showing moderate Plate wear, red Maltese Cross cancellations, good to large margins all round, fine and most attractive. Photo

£500-600

GA (constant variety, smudge in A square), small part of sheet margin at left, good to large margins other sides and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, datelined 21 May 1840, addressed to Aveton Gifford, on reverse very faint Kingsbridge c.d.s.; pressed vertical filing fold affecting the adhesive and a little soiled; fine. Photo

£350-400

KE, Plate 2: KC, each on small pieces with red Maltese Cross cancellations, close to large margins all round, good to fine

£200-220

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2096

2102

2106

2108 2109

2107

2110

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2104 2104

2105

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2106 ័

2107

2108

2109

2110

KG, huge margins all round and showing a sizable portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied to entire letter, placed towards the centre, by a stunning, vivid, red Maltese Cross cancellation in a scarlet-vermilion shade, dated 30 Aug. 1840, from Downham to Tenterden. A massive stamp with a remarkable Maltese Cross. An exceptional cover of great visual appeal. Photo

£1,500-1,800

LB, grey-black shade showing moderate Plate wear, red Maltese Cross cancellation in a brownish shade, good to large margins all round; very fine. Photo

£300-350

NA, touched at left and right, to large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to front and part of reverse, dated 7 May 1840 (second official day of issue), from Glasgow to Edinburgh, clear dated markings on reverse; vertical filing fold affecting the adhesive, spike hole at foot and with ink notation at upper left. Photo

£400-500

OG, very worn impression, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on undated entire, addressed to “Douglas Isle of Man”, on reverse red straight line “LLANRWST” marking; unobtrusive filing folds well clear of the adhesive; fine and a scarce Welsh entire to a very rare destination. Photo

£800-1,000

OH, showing moderate Plate wear, touched or slightly cut into at places, scissors cut at lower left, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, dated 26 May 1840, from Ross to Gloucestershire, clear dated marking on reverse; fine. Photo

£200-250

PA, very worn impression, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire, dated 25 May 1840, addressed to Lincoln Inn Fields, very large margins; the entire with some small faults, nevertheless a wonderful stamp. Photo

£600-700

PK, showing moderate Plate wear, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation (not tied) on large part entire letter, dated 16 May 1840, addressed to Shropshire, Winchester c.d.s. on reverse; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine.

Photo

£350-400

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RE, touched at foot, good to large margins other sides, placed sideways and with red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire to Glasgow with fine boxed “GLASGOW/MY 24 1840/ 7 30AM” (third Sunday) datestamp on reverse, across flap; the entire with minor perimeter faults but still fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1991). Photo

£1,500-2,000

Plate 1b 2112

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BK, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross in an orange shade; very fine.

Photo

£180-200

2113

2113

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2114 ័ 2115

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CF (burr rubs), inverted watermark, large part original gum, large margins all round, tiny corner crease at lower left, fresh and fine. An exceptional rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (2006). Cat. £48,000. Photo

£35,000-38,000

EA, small part of sheet margin at left and close to large margins other sides, tied by black Manchester Maltese Cross on small piece; fine. Photo

£300-350

HF, large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, tiny wrinkle in margin at left, fine and attractive. Photo

£150-200

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2119

2120

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IA, large to huge margins, tied by superb black Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire, from Belfort to Alnwick, dated 18 April 1840, scarce “North Sunderland/Penny Post” marking alongside, dated markings on reverse; the entire with some small stains but attractive and scarce. Photo

£300-350

OC-OF horizontal strip of four (OD and OF recut side-lines), OC close but clear at lower left, large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations in a pinkish shade; OE with vertical crease, slight traces of staining, scarce. Brandon Certificate (2000).

Photo

£700-800

PD (“NE” of “ONE” joined and recut side lines), large to huge margins, crisp and practically clear profile, neat red Maltese Cross cancellation. A superb example. B.P.A. Certificate (2002). Photo

£350-400

SH, close to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, tied to entire letter, dated 10 Dec. 1840, by a fine, crisp strike of the so-called brown Haddington Maltese Cross cancellation; dated markings of Haddington and Edinburgh on reverse, vertical filing folds well clear of the adhesive, fine. Photo

£1,000-1,200

TG, good to very large margins, complete and central red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-vermilion shade; very fine and attractive. Photo

£250-300

Plate 2 2121

2122

AG, large to very large margins and showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and right, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on envelope, dated 24 Sept. 1840, addressed to Montrose, superb boxed Arbroath datestamp on reverse; part of the top flap replaced; fine. Photo

£350-400

FH, small to very large margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by an exceptionally crisp black Maltese Cross to entire, dated 12 Sept. 1840, addressed to Lincolns Inn, with step type “T.P/Ilford” alongside; fine and with very early use of the experimental black Maltese Cross cancellation. Photo

£350-400

Note: Not recorded by Rockoff and Jackson.

2123 ័

2124

2125

2126

2127

2128

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KL, small part of sheet margin at right and good to large margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to large piece datelined “7 May 1840” and with light but readable London “E/MY 7 1840” c.d.s.; filing fold clear of the adhesive. Fine second day of official usage. Photo

£400-500

LG-LH, horizontal pair, unused (regummed), close to large margins all round, fresh and attractive. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). Photo

£3,000-3,500

ME, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross and blue boxed Handsworth “PyP” handstamp cancellations; fine. Photo

£450-500

OB, close to large margins all round, tied to piece by black pen strokes and a good strike of the pink Maltese Cross with large part of Haddington d.s. of 3 June 1840 in the same colour alongside; a striking piece. Photo

£600-800

PA (double letter P), good to large margins all round, tied to entire by a crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, leaving the Queen’s profile clear, dated 6 June 1840, addressed to Chesterfield, “T.P./Cornhill” alongside; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine and most attractive. Photo

£400-450

PH, good to large margins all round, tied to entire letter, dated 2 Feb. 1841, addressed to Grays Inn by red Maltese Cross and blue boxed Handsworth “PyP” marking, dated markings on reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive, a trifle soiled, fine and rare. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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2130

2131

2132

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RA, huge margins, upright and practically central red Maltese Cross cancellation, tiny imperfections in the margins, well clear of the design, an extraordinary example. Photo

£300-350

QC, good to large margins all round, tied by an orange-red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire letter, dated 14 Jan. 1840, from Edinburgh to London; dated markings on reverse, horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive, a trifle soiled, fine. Photo

£120-150

TA, and Plate IV, TA (corner crease), both with clear to good margins all round and cancelled by red Maltese Cross. Good to fine

£120-150

TC (State 2), crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, large margins, very fine and appealing.

Photo

£200-250

Plate 3 2133

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

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

Chartwell, February 2012 x2134

x2135

2136

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RB, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross and “(Bro)ught(on)” cancellations, small pre-printing paper wrinkle, fine. Specialised A1ya, £2,000. Photo

£400-500

SK, large margins all round, tied by bright red Maltese Cross cancellation, to envelope, dated 13 July 1840, from Scole to Norwich; a little stained

£150-200

SL, good to large margins all round, red double lined Maltese Cross cancellation (so called Stonehaven), small thin at lower-right, otherwise fine. P.T.S. Certificate (2012).

Photo

£450-500

Plate 4 x2137

2138

2139

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AH, AI, BG, BH, BI and Plate 6 NE, singles, BH just touched at lower right, otherwise close to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations, to part entire letter, dated 13 Sept. 1840, addressed to Birmingham and with dated marking on reverse; BI affected by light vertical filing crease, otherwise fine and a scarce franking with mixed plates. Signed Holcombe. Photo

£800-1,000

BK, good to large margins all round, largely complete black Plymouth or Norwich distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation; horizontal crease at foot, fine appearance and scarce. Photo

£400-500

CE, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross in a scarlet shade to entire letter, dated 18 Sept. 1840, addressed to the Earl of Stair, Culhorn House (Wigtownshire), Stranraer datestamp (in the same shade as the Maltese Cross cancellation) on reverse; vertical filing fold, well clear of the adhesive and d.s., fine and very attractive. Photo

£600-800

Note: Rockoff and Jackson record a scarlet Maltese Cross used from Stranraer in September 1840 (Volume 3, page 452).

2140

2141

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DJ, large balanced margins all round, crisp and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange shade; superb. Photo

£650-700

FJ, good margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire letter, dated 22 Jan. 1841, from Burnley to Hastings, dated margins on front and reverse; fine. Photo

£120-150

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2143

2141

2144

2146 2150

2151

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2152

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2142 2142

2143

x2144

2145

2146

2147

2148

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x2149

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JF, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to envelope (with lengthy contents), dated 2 Jan. 1841, addressed to Madeira, blue Newcastle on Tyne and red London Tombstone Paid d.s. (5.1) on the front, Portuguese “160” manuscript rate marking addtitionally ties the adhesive (which is slightly buckled owing to the contents of the envelope), a little fragile, some minor staining and perimeter faults, as might be expected with a letter of this type. Attractive and a tremendously rare usage of a Penny Black to an overseas destination other than France. Photo

£6,000-8,000

JI, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation in a reddish brown shade, to large part entire letter (side flaps missing), addressed to Edinburgh, “TAUNTON/30 JA 1841/Pa POST” marking at lower left, attractive and scarce. Photo

£200-250

MK, clear to large margins all round, tied by heavily inked red Maltese Cross, to wrapper (no side flaps), dated 4 Dec. 1840, addressed to Dundee, dated marking on reverse; horizontal filing fold at foot, clear of the adhesive and a trifle soiled. Photo

£100-120

NH-OH, vertical pair, each with a complete and practically upright red Maltese Cross cancellation, large margins all round and showing portions of two adjoining stamps at right; very fine and most attractive. Photo

£1,200-1,500

SI, enormous margins all round, tied by two red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 4 July 1840, from Ware to Baldock; two vertical filing folds well clear of the adhesive; fine. Photo

£250-300

TE, close to large margins all round, superb crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and most attractive. Photo

£300-350

TH, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation (giving the appearance of being double lined), fine and attractive. Photo

£200-250

TL, unused, slightly cut into at top, good to large margins other sides, good appearance.

R.P.S. Certificate (2007) stating “regummed and soiled”. Photo

£800-1,000

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2178

2186

2191

2187

2177

2190

2193

2194

2198

2209

2221

2257

2180

2196

2203

2212

2223

2179

2216

2227

2234

2197

2206

2218

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2207

2217

2254

2182

2268

2219

2255

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2151 ័

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2153 ័

2154

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EL, good to large margins all round, tied to entire, dated 8 Sept. 1840, addressed to London by a good strike of the red Leeds distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation; fine.

B.P.A. Certificate (2008). Photo

£2,000-2,500

IA, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross in an orange shade to piece with light Brighton d.s. in the same shade, overstruck by black “W” (West) in circle; fine. Photo

£200-250

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

£120-150

OK-OL, horizontal pair, margins all round, somewhat ragged at top and small fault into OK, tied by black Manchester Maltese Cross cancellations on piece with Ashton-UnderLine d.s. on 14 April 1841. Photo

£500-600

RK, complete and upright red Maltese Cross cancellation, large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left; very fine and most appealing.

Photo

£450-550

Plate 6 2155

x2156 ័

2157

2158

AC, small to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire, dated 8 Nov. 1840, addressed to Newcastle on Type, Houghton Le Spring/Penny Post alongside, Durham c.d.s. on reverse; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine.

Photo

£200-250

CA, touched at lower right, good margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross and deep violet “RANLAGH/PENNY POST” cancellations on front addressed to Staffordshire; a little soiled or stained but scarce. P.F.S.A. Certificate (2012). Specialised A1ya, £3,000. Photo

£500-600

DF, showing a small portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, tiny fault at upper right, just into the design, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation on two page Dobbs Valentine letter sheet with embossed interior, dated 20(?) Feb. 1841, locally addressed to Newport, dated marking on reverse; minor staining. An extremely rare usage of a Penny Black on a Valentine. Photo

£500-600

DG, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, on envelope, dated 20 Nov. 1840, addressed to Newcastle, orange “TYNEMOUTH” alongside, red North Shields d.s. on reverse; the top flap partly trimmed and a little soiled, otherwise fine.

Photo

£250-300

2159

刂

EL part original gum, margins all round, fair appearance but faults. Photo

£300-400

2160

FA, part of sheet margin at left and large margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire dated 14 Sept. 1840 to Billericay, black “STRAND D” marking alongside and London d.s. on reverse across flap; horizontal filing crease well clear of the adhesive, fine. Photo

£400-450

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2155

2160

2158

2166 2157

2167

2168

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2161 2161

2162

2163

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2164 ័ 2165

2166

x2167

2168

2169

2170

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GB, upright and vivid red Maltese Cross cancellation, good to large margins all round, fine and most attractive. Photo

£600-700

HB, practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, good to very large margins all round, a trifle toned on the reverse; fine. Photo

£550-600

HI, crisp and practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, large balanced margins; superb. Photo

£300-350

KL, good to very large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£120-150

MC and NG, Plate 9 HB (double letter H), mostly with margins all round, tied to separate entires by red Maltese Cross cancellations; each affected by filing creases

£200-250

OG, good to large margins all round, tied by crisp black Maltese Cross to two page printed “IMPORTANT FACTS FOR THE PRAYERFUL CONSIDERATION OF CHRISTIANS” letter sheet, number 12, Printed and Sold by J. Rewcastle, Newcastle, dated 22 April 1841, used from Northallerton to Burnley, and with an eloquent message from William Fowler to Samuel Smallpage; dated marking on reverse; fine and exceptionally rare. Photo

£800-1,000

PL, cut into at foot, good margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated 6 Nov. 1840, addressed to London with Boston double ring d.s. of the front, “turned” and franked 1d. Plate 2, AD, close to good margins all round, cracked by heavy vertical filing crease and used from Cowran to Folkingham; some splits around the edges of the entire but nevertheless a scarce “turned” Penny Black cover. Photo

£600-800

TH, clear to large margins all round, tied by crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, dated 12 Feb. 1841, addressed to the Librarian to His Majesty the King of Belgium in Esher, black “STRAND” handstamp (crossed by vertical filing crease), dated marking on reverse; fine. Photo

£120-150

TL, crisp and practically complete black Maltese Cross cancellation, a little close at lower right, otherwise large to enormous margins all round and very fine. Photo

£150-200

TL, 6mm. sheet margin at right and good to very large margins other sides, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, very fine and a rare and stunning corner example. Photo

£700-800

Plate 7 2171

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2172 ័ 2173

BH, good to large margins, neat red Maltese Cross cancellation leaving the Queen’s profile clear. A most attractive example. Photo

£300-400

HJ, good to very large margins all round, tied to piece by crisp and complete black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£200-250

KK (re-entry), large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross which leaves the Queen’s profile clear, on entire, dated 10 Jan. 1841, addressed to London, endorsed Stamped, and with framed “No. 5” alongside, on reverse Bath d.s. (across flap), light vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine and attractive. Photo

£400-500

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LA, close to good margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire dated 30 Oct. 1840, from Bradford to Sheffield, dated marking on front, also GG with ragged margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation on entire, dated 5 March 1841, from Derry to Greenock; minor faults but attractive

£200-250

2175 2175

2176

2177

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MC-MF horizontal strip of four tied in three places by four beautiful strikes of the red Maltese Cross, in a deep rose shade with small to large margins all round, affixed diagonally over manuscript “4”, on entire letter, endorsed “On Her Majestys Service”, addressed to the Stamp Office, Winchester, dated 11 Aug. 1840, red Andover datestamps on reverse; an insignificant horizontal filing fold just clips the corner of MC, otherwise fine. A spectacular and rare 4d. rate entire letter. Perhaps the most beautiful multiple of the Penny Black on cover cancelled by a distinctive shade of the Maltese Cross. Photo

£4,000-5,000

OE, large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire, dated 21 Sept. 1840 from Sheffield to Aberdeen, dated markings on reverse; horizontal filing crease at foot, well clear of the adhesive, fine. Photo

£150-200

SF, large part original gum, close to very large margins all round, small stains and scissors cut at lower right into the “F” square. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1993). Specialised AS64, £13,000. Photo

£1,500-1,800

Plate 8 2178

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2180

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AJ, unused without gum, from the top of the sheet with 14mm. sheet margin and inscription “the Back be c”, clear at left and at foot, touched at right, vertical crease and folded between the stamp and margin, other small faults but nevertheless a striking example. Photo

£800-1,000

DH, watermark inverted, close to very large margins all round, light red Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves most of the Queen’s profile untouched; fine and scarce.

Specialised AS46d, £3,750. Photo

£500-600

FF, complete and crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, large margins all round. A gem.

Photo

£600-700

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2182

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2184

2185

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GF, inverted watermark, unused without gum, good to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left; small wrinkle at foot, fresh colour and fine.

An attractive example of this rare stamp. Brandon Certificate (2007). Photo

£4,000-5,000

HK, close to good margins all round, crisp black Manchester Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£300-350

KL, unused without gum, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot; creased at lower right, otherwise fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). Photo

£1,500-2,000

RE, good to large margins all round, tied by red Carnew Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated 3 Feb. 1841, addressed to Dublin, endorsed over 1⁄ 2oz,/2 and with “MORE/TO/PAY” handstamp, rare on a Penny Black cover, on reverse red “CARNEW/47” mileage; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive. The earliest recorded use of the Carnew Maltese Cross and the only known example on a Penny Black. Signed D. Macdonald. Photo

£500-600

SK, good to large margins all round, tied to entire letter by light red Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile clear, dated 14 Dec. 1840, addressed to Johnstone, near Paisley, two red “MISSENT TO/GREENOCK” handstamps on the front, dated markings of Sheffield, Greenock and Paisley on reverse; horizontal filing fold and a little soiled, rare. Photo PROVENANCE: Nigel Howard, November 1994

£350-400

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BE (double letter B), intense impression, small to large margins all round, tied by complete red Maltese Cross cancellation on small turquoise piece, fine. Photo

£150-200

IC, watermark inverted, large margins, upright black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine.

Photo

£700-750

JD, close to large margins all round, tied by indistinct black Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter, dated 27 April 1841, addressed to Shropshire, dated markings of Northwich and Shrewsbury on reverse; fine. Photo

£150-200

Plate 10 2189

DJ, good to very large margins all round, tied by crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire, dated 25 March 1841, addressed to London, with semi circular “FARNHAM/MR25/1841” (mileage and arcs erased) alongside, red arrival d.s. (26.3) on reverse; vertical filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine and beautiful. One of the finest Plate 10 Penny Black covers in existence. Photo

£800-1,000

2190

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NG, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine. Photo

£150-200

2191

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NG-OG, vertical pair, close to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, black Maltese Cross cancellations, OG creased, fine appearance and scarce. Photo

£400-450

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2185

2184

2189 2188

2199

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TK, used with 2d. Plate 1 AG, both with good to large margins all round, used on piece of 1d. pink postal stationery envelope, black Maltese Cross cancellations; the 2d. with scissors cut in the margin at foot (clear of the design), pressed horizontal crease and a trifle stained, fine. An exceptionally rare combination. B.P.A. Certificate (1996). Photo

£2,500-3,000

Plate 11 2193

2194

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GA, typical greyish-black shade, good to very large margins all round, crisp and practically upright black Maltese Cross cancellation, very fine and attractive. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PG, close to large, if somewhat uneven margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellation; tiny crease in the lower-right corner, clear of the design. Fine. Photo

£800-1,000

Unplated 2195

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Used selection of ten examples mostly with clear to good margins. Fair to fine

£500-600

1840 TWO PENCE BLUE Plate 1 2196

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2199

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BA (double letter A), crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, part of sheet margin at left, very large margins other sides and showing a sizable portion of the adjoining stamp at right; superb. Photo

£600-700

DB, large margins, slightly unclear red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£150-200

DC-DF, horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations and part of red Ship Letter marking; fine and an appealing strip. Photo

£1,500-2,000

DF and NF, two singles in contrasting shades, margins all round, DF (double letter F) showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations, on entire letter with Notice to Quit enclosures, dated 23 Oct. 1840, addressed to Currofin, Ireland, “Pierce Bridge/Penny Post” handstamp alongside, blue Darlington c.d.s. on reverse; fine. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Lady Mairi Bury, November 2010 2200

FG, good to very large margins all round and showing a sizeable portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to lengthy entire letter, dated 22 May 1841, addressed to Staffordshire, dated markings on reverse; the entire with some wrinkles and a trifle soiled; fine and a spectacular double weight letter. Photo Note: With interesting and amusing contents concerning carpets, the quality of food in London and the writer’s health issues.

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£600-700

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2202

2204

2205

2210

2208

2214

2213

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2201 2201

2202

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HD, a milky blue shade, crisp and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, large balanced margins; superb. A brilliant and highly attractive example. Photo

£1,500-2,000

HJ, margins all round, tied to wrapper with letter of enclosure, dated 6 Aug. 1841, from Gainsborough to Basingstoke, dated markings on front and reverse, small cover tear at foot, otherwise fine. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

Lady Mairi Bury, November 2010 x2203 ័

2204

2205

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

£150-200

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

£200-250

II, margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation, on printed “STAMP REVENUE” outer letter sheet, date 9 March 1844, addressed to “Bank of Irelanb, Dudlin” (sic), dated markings on reverse; filing folds clear of the adhesive, fine. Photo

£300-350

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ᔛ

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

£200-250

x2207

ᔛ

KF-KH, horizontal strip of three, black Maltese Cross cancellations, KH touched at top, otherwise close to large margins all round, fine. Photo

£400-450

LI-LJ horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations, on entire letter, dated 8 July 1841, addressed to London, Warwick c.d.s. on reverse; light creasing at top and LI with small fault at upper left. Attractive. Photo

£250-300

NG-NH horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations. A beautiful pair with lovely rich colour. B.P.A. Certificate (1970). Photo

£700-800

OB, good to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire dated 28 July 1841, from London to Derby; pressed vertical filing fold crosses the adhesive, fine appearance. Photo

£100-150

2208

2209

2210

ᔛ

PROVENANCE:

Lady Mairi Bury, November 2010

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2212

2213

2214

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OB, small to large margins all round (a little ragged at top), tied to entire letter, dated 11 March 1845, addressed to London, Irish “186” numeral in lozenge cancellation of Dublin, dated markings on reverse, light horizontal and vertical filing folds, well clear of the adhesive; fine, A very rare cover with an Irish numeral cancellation on an 1840 Two Pence, and an exceptionally late usage of Plate 1. Photo

£2,000-2,500

QD, large margins, upright and practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, pressed crease at right and some manuscript markings on reverse, superb appearance.

Photo

£250-300

RI, close at top to large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter, ex the Horrocks Miller correspondence, dated 21 Dec. 1840, addressed to Preston; fine. Photo

£300-350

SB and SC, both with good to large margins all round, tied by two upright red Maltese Cross cancellations, to large part entire letter from Norbury to London, internally dated 29 May 1840; fine. A rare 2d. blue May date cover. R.P.S. Certificate (1998). Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

Dr. Pichai Buranasombati, March 2001 Lady Mairi Bury, November 2010 Photos also appear on pages 39 and 47

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2215

2215

TD (shifted transfer), touched at foot, good to large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by a crisp and clear purple-maroon Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, dated 6 Nov. 1840, addressed to Wigtown, with framed “NEWTON STEWART” d.s. in the same colour on the reverse; vertical filing folds, one of which crosses the adhesive, otherwise fine and appealing. Rare. Photo

£5,000-6,000

Plate 2 2216

2217

2218

2219

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ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

CK, a little touched or cut into at places, blue Maltese Cross cancellation; light vertical crease, otherwise a sound example with this very rare cancellation. M. Jackson Certificate (2014). Specialised DS8ud, £15,000. Photo

£600-800

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

£200-250

IG, good to very large margins all round, distinctive black Leeds Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). Photo

£750-850

KI, touched at foot, clear to good margins other sides parts of two blue Maltese Cross cancellations; tear or repair at foot but a good looking example of this very rare cancellation. M. Jackson Certificate (2014). Specialised DS8ud, £15,000. Photo

£150-200

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2221

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ᔛ

LH-LL, horizontal strip of five with watermark inverted, slightly cut into at left, otherwise close to very large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations; LJ with vertical crease, bright colour and fine. Extremely rare. A unique multiple with inverted watermarks and red Cross on Plate 2. Photo

£6,000-7,000

NA, close to very large margins all round, slightly oily black Manchester Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo

£350-400

2222 2222

2223

ᔛ

ᔛ

RG, good to very large margins all round, cancelled by a practically complete and upright strike of the Maltese Cross in blue; superb. A rarity of Exhibition quality. B.P.A. Certificate (2009). Photo

£12,000-15,000

RH, good to very large margins all round and showing portions of the adjoining stamp at right, dark blue Maltese Cross cancellation; tiny traces of staining on reverse; fine.

B.P.A. Certificate (1956). Photo

£1,000-1,200

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1841-53 ONE PENNY RED-BROWN “Black” Plates x2224

2225

2226

2227

2228

2229

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Plate 1b: OF, close to large margins all round, crease at upper right, Plate 2: KG, touched at foot, good to large margins other sides, each tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation on separate entire letter; good to fine

£120-150

Plate 1b: HK (re-entry), good to very large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter, dated 16 March 1841, from London to Fairford, light vertical filing fold clear of the design; fine. Photo

£200-250

Plate 5: PB, close or just touched at top, large margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire dated 6 Aug. 1841, to Alloa, red Glasgow d.s. across flap on reverse; horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine and scarce. Photo

£750-800

Plate 9: OD, good to large margins all round, black York distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation; trace of a bend or crease at lower right, fine. Photo

£300-350

Plate 11: BC (re-entry - so-called “B over K”), large balanced margins, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile clear, to small envelope (one flap missing) addressed to Richmond; fine and scarce. Photo

£150-200

Plate 11: RC, clear to very large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to envelope, dated 4 April 1842, addressed to Holyhead, red “T.P./Commercial Rd. E”, large black “2” and double ring “More/To/Pay” handstamps on the front, dated markings on reverse; pressed vertical filing crease just affects the lower right corner of the adhesive, otherwise fine, striking and a rare combination of markings. Photo

£200-250

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2231

2232

2233

2234

2235

2236

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Plates 9-113, remaindered collection of 181 mostly plated used examples, including seven on entires, plates 21 and 113 strips of three, etc., chiefly good to fine

£400-500

Plates 12-45, full size photographs of the thirty-two imprimatur or registration sheets/part sheets, fine and invaluable reference for the specialist in this issue

£400-500

Partial reconstructions (EA-HL, MA-TL only) of Plates 13-45, housed in three albums contained in a carton, over 2,400 stamps, practically all with Maltese Cross cancellations, mixed condition but many fine/very fine included

£5,000-6,000

Plate 14: KL, large to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile clear, to entire letter, dated 16 July 1841 from Aylesbury to Buckingham, dated markings on front and reverse; clean and uncreased. Superb. Photo

£200-250

Plate 16: TL, corner example with part sheet margin and inscription “...(Re)move the Cement” and good to very large margins other sides showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. An exceptional example. Photo

£150-180

Plate 31: DD, large to huge large margins all round and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, tied by superb number “1” in Maltese Cross cancellation to printed entire letter, dated 12 July 1843, from London to Sussex, with a wonderful strike of the black oval “MISSENT/TO/BATTLE” alongside; two light vertical filing folds well clear of the stamp and marking. A spectacular combination of stamp and markings. Photo

£1,500-2,000

Plate 31: OL, with part of sheet margin at right and very large margins other sides, tied by a fine strike of the number “1” in Maltese Cross cancellation, to large part of printed entire letter, dated 19 July 1843, addressed to Halifax, dated arrival marking on reverse, very fine and appealing. Photo

£250-300

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2225

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2237

2238

2239

2240

2241

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Plate 32: BG, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated July 4 1843, from Liverpool, “RHUABON” undated circle on the front, endorsed “Opened by Mr. Jones Rhuabon, not for him”, on reverse a superb strike of the intaglio “(Crown)/RHOSYMEDRE” Mailbag seal in red (the only recorded example); a horizontal filing fold. A fabulous and unique piece of Welsh Postal History. Photo

£1,500-2,000

Plate 33: KD, clear to good margins all round, tied to entire by a superb and upright number “4” in Maltese Cross cancellation, dated 24 June 1843, addressed to Yeovil, dated markings on reverse; horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesive; fine and outstanding. S.G. £2,000. Photo

£450-500

Plate 33: PA (State 2, non-coincident re-entry), close to large margins all round, tied by crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, leaving the re-entry clear, on entire, dated 9 Feb. 1844; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine. Photo

£450-500

Plate 42: MB, tied to piece by number “11” in Maltese Cross cancellation, Plate 57: SL with small part of sheet margin at right and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, Plate 60: QB-QE horizontal strip of four tied to piece by “573” barred oval cancellations, clear to very large margins, fine and an exceptional group

£120-150

Plate 61: EJ, touched at foot, large margins other sides, tied to small envelope, dated 8 Aug. 1846, signed at lower left by W.E. Gladstone, to the House of Lords in London, forwarded to Nova Scotia and then returned to London; a variety of transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine and a remarkable usage. Photo Note: W.E. Gladstone was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886 and 1892-94.

£250-300

2242 2242

x2243

Plate 62: JK, cut into at left, good to large margins other sides, on envelope (with enclosures) dated 1 Sept. 1846, addressed to Surrey, “BADEN/1 SEP 46” cancellation and with red “BADE/2/SEP/46/1/STRASBOURG” transit and black framed “R.F.B.” (Rayon Frontiere Badois) alongside, arrival (7.9) on reverse; fine and unique usage from Baden, almost 5 years before the issue of the first Baden stamps. With F. Stegmuller and photocopy of J. Van der Linden Certificates (2006). Photo

£4,000-4,500

Plate 64: PL, tied by Irish “179” of Drogheda, to entire letter, dated 27 Aug. 1846, addressed to Glasgow, portion missing at lower right (R.P.S. Certificate 1988); Plate 81: IC, on piece, dated 29 April 1848, from Manchester to York (with letter from Robson Lowe), both showing variety private roulette. Offered “as is”

£500-600

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2239

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2249

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2244

2245 2246

2247

2250

£1,500-2,000

No lot

2248 ័

2249

Plate 172: IK, close to large margins all round, tied to envelope dated 3 July 1853, by rare square boxed London duplex cancellation, addressed to Shropshire; fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2003). Photo

EG, good to large margins all round, tied by blue Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, ex the Horrocks Miller correspondence, dated 24 Oct. 1842, addressed to Manchester, matching blue Preston c.d.s. on reverse; fine and uncreased. Also another 1842 1d. red cover. Specialised BIsc, £1,700. Photo

£200-250

EL, close to large margins, tied to envelope, dated 1 Feb. 1852, by a superb strike of the blue “448” barred oval cancellation of Leek, leaving the Queen’s profile practically clear, addressed to Macclesfield, with matching c.d.s. on reverse; horizontal filing fold at top, just clear of the adhesive, small traces of staining, fine. A stunning cover. Photo

£200-250

LH, close to large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at top, tied to piece by two black distinctive Maltese Cross cancellations of Mullingar with matching datestamp of 5 March 1842 below; the adhesive with small red mark at foot, fine. P.T.S. Certificate (2013). Photo

£500-600

TJ, good to large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower-left, tied by fine and upright blue Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter dated 18 Nov. 1841, addressed to Helston with matching blue Truro c.d.s. alongside; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive; fine and spectacular. Photo

£800-1,200

Used with 2d. and 1847-54 Embossed 1/- (vertical pair) on part entire addressed to Vera Cruz; poor. Also 1881 1d. used with 1883 or 84 6d. on Parliamentary Notice from S.W. London to Streatham; 1881 1d. used with 1883 or 84 1⁄ 2 d. on Kings Lyn local envelope; 1934 re-engraved 2/6d. used with 6d. and 1/- on envelope from Preston to Buenos Aires, good to fine

£100-150

2251 Trial Printing on Dickinson Silk-Thread paper x2251

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x2252

Plate 11: IK-JK, block of four from the right of the sheet with full (33mm.) sheet margin and inscription “(Pl)ace the Labels ABOVE the addrefs and to(wards)” and with good to large margins other sides, unused without gum as always, the usual creases associated with this stamp hardly affect the superb and fresh appearance of this very rare block. S.G. 16, £30,000++. Photo Note: The first and last vertical columns of the stamps had no silk threads. The ink used blued the paper deeply. Only eight sheets were printed, six of these being gummed and two ungummed but only examples without gum are known.

PROVENANCE: Reino, Poutianen, “Tes” and Pichai 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 Photos also appear on page 55 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£10,000-12,000

£1,500-2,000

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2254

2255

2256

2257

2258

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ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

EE with number “7” in Maltese Cross cancellation, KF with number “2” in Maltese Cross cancellation, close to large margins al round, KF with a few ink marks on the face; good to fine. Specialised ES11vb, vg, £1,900. Photo

£250-300

GA-GC, watermark inverted, horizontal strip of three, very close to large margins all round, three number “3” in Maltese Cross cancellations; fine and scarce. Photo

£450-500

NA, part of sheet margin and inscription “...Per row of 12, £2-..-...” at left and large margins other sides, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and attractive. Photo

£400-450

ND (cut into) and SA-SC horizontal strip of three (margins practically all round), tied

by London Inland section “11” in barred oval cancellations, on entire letter, dated 12 May, 1848, addressed to Hamburg, red Lombard St. Maltese Cross d.s. on reverse; filing fold clear of the adhesives; fine

£100-150

PF, close to large margins all round, upright and practically complete black York distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). Photo

£350-400

Numbers in Maltese Cross Cancellations: “5” on SL, “7” on MA, “8” on EH, “12” on KI and QJ-QK, strikes and conditon mixed. Cat. £4,700

£300-350

Plate 4 2259

AG-AI horizontal strip of three AI slightly cut into at right, large margins other sides, used with 1d., on entire letter, dated 20 July 1850, registered from Sedgefield to Durham, “942” barred oval cancellations, dated markings on reverse; fine

£80-100

2260

2262 2260

2261

2262

刂

ᔛអ B

CA (shifted transfer), deep full blue shade, 11mm. sheet margin at left and close to large margins other sides, original gum, fine and extremely fresh. B.P.A. Certificate (1977).

Photo

£2,000-2,200

CA-CD horizontal strip of four CA touched at left, large margins other sides, tied to entire, dated 14 July 1853, addressed to New Zealand, red “SHIP LETTER (Crown) LONDON” and Wellington datestamps on the front; a few slight faults not affecting the fine appearance. Photo

£250-300

EB-FF, block of ten (5 x 2) with watermark inverted, EB touched at left, close to large margins other sides, “1844” type cancellations; creased and with pinhole. An extremely rare block. R.P.S. Certificate (1996). Photo

£3,000-3,500

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2263

2264

2265

2266

刂

S ᔛ ᔛ

FK-FL and GL block of three, tied by “158” barred oval cancellations of Cambridge, to envelope, dated 11 May 1853, addressed to Germany, red “P.” in oval additionally ties FK; some faults, chiefly on the reverse

£100-150

LF, good to large margins all round and showing traces of the adjoining stamp at left, part original gum, corner creases at left and trace of a light vertical crease; fresh colour and scarce. M. Jackson Certificate (2014). Specialised ES14, £6,250. Photo

£600-800

MD-MF horizontal strip of three, close to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by barred oval cancellations, to envelope, dated November 1850, addressed to Gibraltar, red Ship Letter London on the front, red undated double ring “ETON” and black Ship Letter Liverpool d.s. on reverse; a few small faults but attractive and scarce. Photo

£250-300

TC, from the foot of the sheet with full sheet margin and inscription “...f 12 £2-.- Per D...” and large margins other sides, used, fine and rare. From an early printing before the marginal inscription was changed to “£1 per sheet”. Photo

£900-1,000

1850 “ARCHER” PERFORATION TRIALS 2267

x2268

刂

1d. Plate 94: PD, tied by London “Too Late” duplex cancellation of 5 Nov. 1853, to envelope (with enclosure) addressed to Penrith; fine and most attractive. S.G. 16b. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1d. Plate 95: CL, unused, centred to right, some paper adhering to the reverse. R.P.S. Certificate (1945). S.G. 16b, £3,500. Photo

£400-500

x2269

ᔛ

1d. Plate 95: GH, “23” London inland section cancellation, fine. S.G. 16b, £625. Photo

£100-120

x2270

刂

1d. Plate 96: PG-QG, vertical pair, part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 16b, £7,000+.

Photo

£1,200-1,300

1d. Plate 97: RG, tied by “16” London Inland section barred oval cancellation, on piece with dated markings on reverse. R.P.S. Certificate (1993). S.G. 16b. Photo

£150-200

1d. Plate 100: TF, tied by “285” barred oval of Exeter, to entire letter dated 30 Dec. 1850, fine early usage. S.G. 16b, £2,000. Photo

£450-550

1d. unplated: II, tied by “14” London Inland section barred oval cancellation, on entire letter, dated 7 Sept. 1854, addressed to Grantham; vertical filing folds clear of the adhesive, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. 16b, £2,000. Photo

£400-500

x2271 ័ x2272

x2273

1854-57 ONE PENNY RED-BROWN Watermark Small Crown, Perforated 16 x2274

刂អ B

1d. red-brown, Die I, Plate 192, RG-SI, block of six (3x2), part original gum, centred to upper-right and a few split perfs., fine and a scarce block. P.F.S.A. Certificate (1984).

S.G. 17, £2,100 as six singles. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

Dale Lichtenstein, Feb. 1969 2274A

?A, tied by black Maltese Cross and Scottish numeral cancellation to entire letter, dated 24 Oct. 1854, addressed to Thurso, dated markings of Kirkwakk, Wick and Thurso, all in green on reverse, vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine and very rare late use of the Maltese Cross cancellation. Photo

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£1,500-2,000

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2265

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2272

2273 2267

2274A

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x2276

刂អ B

1d., collection on pages, forty-four stamps, including plum and orange-red shades unused or regummed, brick-red shade unused pair, six used on separate entires, also watermark Large Crown, perf. 14 1d., three on separate entires, mixed condition

£800-1,000

1d. red-brown, Die II, Plate 5: OE-QH, block of twelve (4x3), small part original gum, centred to top, some staining, mostly affecting the right hand vertical row, otherwise good colour and a scarce and attractive block. S.G. 21, £8,900 as two blocks of four and four singles. Photo

£1,000-1,200

Watermark Small Crown, Perforated 14 2277

1d. red-brown, PD, tied by straight line “COWCADDENS” type 1 cancellation on envelope, dated 10 July 1855, addressed to Portabello, redirected to Maida Vale; the envelope a trifle soiled and with a few wrinkles. Photo

£450-500

Watermark Large Crown, Perforated 16 2278

2d. Plate 5, MB-MC horizontal pair, tied by London Inland “30” in barred oval cancellations, to entire letter, dated 13 Oct. 1855, addressed to Kendal, arrival datestamp on reverse; light horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesives, fine. S.G. 27

£100-120

Watermark Large Crown, Perforated 14 2279

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1d. Plate 26: OJ-OK, horizontal pair, tied to piece, dated 18 April 1856 by red and black London “13” Inland numeral cancellations, green Halifax d.s. alongside; centred to upper right, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 32. Photo

£450-500

1856-58 White Paper, Perforated 14 x2280

2281

2282

2283

刂

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刂+ អ

x2284

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

£120-150

1d. Plate 45: GA-HB, block of four, original gum, the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, good colour and well centred, a few very faint traces of staining; fine. S.G. 41.

Photo

£400-450

1d. Plate 49: JI, tied by deep blue Maltese Cross of Watchet to entire ex the Fox Brothers correspondence, dated 24 Oct. 1858, addressed to Wellington, on reverse matching undated double ring Watchet and arrival d.s.; vertical filing fold clear of the adhesive. Fine and very rare late usage of the Maltese Cross cancellation. B.P.A. Certificate (1993).

Photo

£1,300-1,400

1d. pale red, HJ-IK, block of four, original gum, the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 38

£350-400

1861 engraved corner letters: 1d. Plate 51, eighteen on separate envelopes or entires, including KD and LA constant varieties, good to fine. S.G. 42

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

R.C. Alcock x2285

–– 1d. Plate 51: Seventeen used on separate envelopes or entires, good to fine. S.G. 42 PROVENANCE:

R.C. Alcock

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2270

2281

2274

2295 2279 2291

2306

2298 2294

2276

2288

2289

2296

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2287

2288

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刂

Plate 122: TK, tied by manuscript “Heriot” cancellation, to envelope with enclosure dated 3 July 1875, addressed locally; the envelope with small portion missing at upper-right, otherwise fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (1987). Photo

£500-600

Plate 200, OH-SL, block of twenty-five (5 x 5), original gum with most remaining unmounted mint, some light staining and creasing as usual with a block of this size, but a fine block from one of the scarcer Plates and showing various missing perforating pin varieties. S.G. 43/44

£550-650

Plate 225: BK, original gum, centred to lower right and the usual gum cracks, good colour; fine. S.G. 43/44, £3,200. Photo

£600-700

Two Pence 2289

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Plate 12: HH, original gum; fine. S.G. 45/46. £3,000. Photo

2290

Plate 15: IH, tied by London duplex of 5 March 1877, to entire letter, addressed to Ashburton, also TG used with 1d. Plate 181, LB on entire ex the same correspondence, dated 25 Feb. 1878; fine

£50-60

Plate 15: LK-ML, block of four, very lightly hinged, if at all; fine. S.G. 47, £2,100+.

Photo

£400-450

2291

刂+ អ

£350-400

1870 Half Penny 2292

刂អ B

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+

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2294

刂

x2295 ័

Plate 9: AT-BU, block of four, tied by Birmingham duplex cancellations of 2 July 1872, to envelope addressed to Lockerbie, arrival d.s. on reverse, fine and very rare. Almost certainly unique. S.G. 48/49. Photo

£6,500-7,000

Plate 9, AW, original gum, small corner crease, good colour, fine and rare. S.G. 48/49, £6,000. Photo

£650-700

Plate 9: JP, tied to small piece by Liverpool duplex cancellation of 13 Jan. 1872 which leaves the plate numbers clear, centred to top; fine. S.G. 48/49, £850. Photo

£200-250

Three Halfpence x2296

x2297

x2298

x2299

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

刂+ អ

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

£150-200

Plate 3: CI overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 2 (faults), MG overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9 (fine), part original gum. S.G. 51sa, £600

£120-150

Plate 3: QH-RI, block of four, original gum, centred to upper left, good colour, fine.

S.G. 52, £2,300. Photo

£450-500

Selection of fifteen, including Plate 1 with four unused or part original gum, Plate 3 with three unused or part original, single used with 1d. on cover to Bordeaux, etc., mixed condition

£400-500

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1/- green, cut square and with good to large margins all round, original gum, fresh colour, sharp embossing and a wonderful example of this rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (1994). S.G. 55, £22,000. Photo

£15,000-17,000

1/- pale green, horizontal strip of three with “498” barred oval cancellations of Manchester, margins all round, small scissors cut in the margin of the third stamp at upper left, traces of staining, otherwise fine and a scarce strip with good embossing. S.G. 54, Photo

£400-500

1/- pale green, touched or slightly cut into at top and right and small faults, tied by “466” barred oval of Liverpool, to entire letter, endorsed p Niagara/Via Halifax, dated 20 May 1849, addressed to St. John’s New Brunswick, dated markings on reverse; fine appearance and scarce

£60-80

1/- green, cut square, faults, tied by blue “194” of Charmouth to envelope endorsed By 1st. opportunity, dated 11 June 1855, addressed to the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, on reverse blue Charmouth d.s. with date inserted by hand and red Cape Town (5.9) arrival d.s.; a little stained but attractive and scarce. S.G. 55. Photo

£350-450

1/- green and 6d. purple, cut square, the 6d. touched at left, tied by “78” London District barred oval cancellations, to long refolded entire letter, dated 2 Sept. 1856, registered to Exeter, on reverse green Moorgate St. handstamp; filing folds (one affecting the 1/-) and slight faults, scarce. S.G. 55, 60. Photo

£200-250

10d. brown, cut square, a little cut into at top, good margins other sides, tied by London Inland “23” to entire letter, dated 3 Jan. 1862, addressed to Lille, red “P.D.” in oval alongside and arrival d.s. on front, blue MacWilliam St, across flap on reverse; attractive.

S.G. 57. Photo

£350-450

6d. purple, cut square and with margins all round, London Inland “36” cancellation; tiny trace of a stain at upper left, fine and most attractive, S.G. 60. Photo

£300-350

6d., eight cut square used examples, various watermarks and shades including violet (with R.P.S. Certificate 1976) with scissors cut in margin at right, also three postal stationery cut outs; mixed condition

£250-300

Cancellations x2308

Duplex “Spoons”: 1854-62 selection of eight entires and a piece, comprising Bristol, Liverpool (2), Worcester, Irish with Ballymoney, Belfast, Clonmel (2), Kilkenny (piece), mixed condition Photos also appear on page 61 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£140-160

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2304

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刂

4d. carmine on highly glazed, deeply blued paper, horizontal pair, part original gum, a light diagonal crease affects the right hand stamp which also has a few short perfs. at right, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 62, £17,000+. Photo

£3,000-3,500

Watermark Large Garter 2310

2311

4d. rose, horizontal pair, used with 1d. “Stars” on entire dated 26 May 1860, addressed to Shanghai, London “77” duplex cancellations, leaving the first 4d. with a beautiful central c.d.s., red “1”, Hong Kong arrival (6.7) arrival on reverse; horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesives; fine and stunning. Photo

£500-600

1862-67, small group of four covers, including 1855-57 6d. on opened-out envelope to Newfoundland, 1867 (July) entire letter to Florence franked 1d., 4d., 6d. and 1/-, 1867 (Nov.) entire letter to Portugal franked 6d., 1/- (4), etc., mixed condition

£150-200

1862-64 2312

刂

9d. straw, Plate 2, JA, original gum, fresh colour, slightly short perf. at left, fine and scarce. S.G. 87, £3,750. Also 1887 21⁄ 2 d. mint pair. Photo

£800-1,000

1865-67 2313

2314

6d. lilac, Plate 5 with hyphen, QI, tied to entire letter, addressed to Cadiz, by London “54” duplex cancellation of 27 Feb. 1865 and with oval Cadiz arrival of 4 March 1865 on the front, red “PD” in oval; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive. Fine. Photo Note: Stanley Gibbons gives 7 March 1865 as the first day of use for this stamp.

9d. straw, Plate 4, BB, tied by Dundee “114” duplex cancellation to entire letter, dated 30 Dec. 1868, addressed to Pernau, red “PD” in circle and black “FRANCO” markings; fine and scarce. S.G, 98. Photo

£200-250

£150-200

1867-80 2315 2316

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6d. mauve Plate 9, QI-QJ, horizontal pair with “TRURO/Crown” undated trial cancellations, wing margin at left; fine. Photo

£150-200

9d. straw, Plate 4, TE, large part original gum, wing margin at left, good colour, fine and scarce. Brandon Certificate (1995). S.G. 110, £2,400. Photo

£500-600

1867-83 Watermark Maltese Cross x2317

x2318 x2319 x2320

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刂

刂

刂

5/- pale rose Plate 1, AD, perfs. trimmed, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 6, 5/- pale rose Plate 2 A1, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, both with London W.C. squared circle trial cancellations of 25 May 1886, the first faulty but extremely rare. SG. 127. Photo

£400-500

5/- rose Plate 1, CC, part original gum (hinge remainder), off centre and gum slightly cracked, fresh colour and scarce. S.G. 126, £11,000. Photo

£1,700-2,000

5/- rose Plate 1, DE, unused (regummed), a little off centre, good colour. S.G. 127, £11,000. Photo

£900-1,000

5/- pale rose Plate 1, EA, unused (regummed) and partly reperforated at foot. S.G. 127, £11,000. Photo

£800-1,000

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2319

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2330

2335

2320

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5/- Plate 1, EA-EB horizontal pair, FB single, used with 4d. (2), 1/- and 2/- blue, on registered wrapper endorsed “per Cunard Stmr”, addressed to New York, dated 13 Aug. 1874, slightly unclear “466” barred oval cancellations of Liverpool, some faults but a rare and spectacular franking. S.G. 127, etc. Photo

£2,400-2,600

5/- rose Plate 1, FC, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 2 (perfs. trimmed), also five used examples, 5/- Plate 2, two good used examples. S.G. 126/127

£500-600

5/- rose Plate 1, FD, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 2, DB, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 6, part original gum, DB creased and pulled perf. at right. Specialised J121f, from £2,000.

Photo

£450-500

5/- rose Plate 2, GE, unused (regummed), centred to left and a little stained. S.G. 127, £18,000. Photo

£800-900

2325 x2325

x2326

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

5/- Plate 3 (the rejected Plate), cut down Die Proof in black (43x45mm.) with uncleared corner letters and Plate number, endorsed on the reverse “Die made for Plate 3 which proved Defective” and initialled “C” (T.A. Colls, Head of the Postal Department at Somerset House), fine and unique. Photo

£2,200-2,500

10/- cut down Die Proof with uncleared corner letters and Plate number, on glazed card, from the striking book and affixed to non-contemporary piece marked “May 13, 1878 80 leads” (remounted from the original brown paper as a result of bomb damage to the De La Rue archive), trivial surface rubbing, fine. Specialised from £3,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:

Chartwell, October 2011 x2327

x2328

x2329

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ P

10/- greenish grey, AI, a short stamp from the “A” row, duplex cancellation, corner crease at lower-right, pulled perf. at upper-left, attractive. S.G. 128, £3,200. Photo

£350-400

10/- greenish grey, DF and FG, two used examples, good colour and appearance but some faults. S.G. 128. £6,400. Photo

£500-600

£1 Die Proof in black, with uncleared letters and Plate number, cut down to stamp size, from the striking book and affixed to a non-contemporary piece marked “May 11, 1878 80 leads” (remounted from the original brown paper as a result of bomb damage to the De La Rue Archive), surface chip at upper left and traces of soiling. Rare. Specialised £4,200. Photo

£2,000-2,200

PROVENANCE:

Chartwell, October 2011 x2330

ᔛ S

£1 brown-lilac, AI, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum, hinge remainders and stained. Rare. Specialised J126f, £6,000. Photo Photos also appear on page 67 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£800-1,000

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2391

2399

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Watermark Large Anchor, Blued paper x2331

刂

A piece of paper showing two impressions of the watermark and fine blueing, unused without gum. Rare. Photo

2332 2332

刂

x2333

x2334

x2335

2336

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

ᔛ

x2337

x2338

x2339

x2340

ᔛ

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

刂

£250-300

2337

5/- Plate 4, AB, extremely lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh colour and well centred.

A superb example of this rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. 130, £40,000. Photo

£28,000-30,000

10/- DE, barred oval cancellation, vertical crease at left and a trifle soiled. S.G. 131, £5,200. Photo

£500-600

10/- grey-green, GA, Parliament St. cancellation of 27 Aug. 1883, trace of a horizontal crease at top and filled thinnings; good colour and superb appearance. Holcombe opinion (1987). S.G. 131, £5,200. Photo

£500-600

10/- greenish grey, GE, barred oval cancellation, good colour, creased at top and some very slightly clipped perfs. at foot, fine. S.G. 131, £5,200. Photo

£500-600

£1 brown-lilac, BD, oval registered datestamp, light blue crayon line at right; slightly pale colour. S.G. 132, £10,000. Photo.

£800-1,000

£5 orange, AC, “SUDBURY/DERBY” c.d.s. of 27 April 1882 and violet boxed “C.H.B./G.P.O.” cancellation, good colour and perfs., fine. The second earliest recorded usage of this stamp. S.G. 133, £15,000. Photo

£3,000-4,000

£5 orange, BE, handstamped “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum, a few traces of staining; good appearance. S.G. 133s, £3,500. Photo

£300-400

£5 orange, BJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, three times, large part original gum, a little rubbed and some staining. Specialised J128var. Unlisted on blued paper. Photo

£1,500-2,000

£5 orange, DE, unused (regummed), reperforated and small repair at foot, good colour and perfs., fine appearance and a very rare stamp. S.G. 133, £70,000. Photo

£5,000-5,500

Watermark Large Anchor, White Paper x2341

x2342

2343

ᔛ

ᔛ

£1 brown-lilac, Official Reproduction, lettered FJ, London “EC/060” “cancellation”, good colour, a few short perfs., fine and scarce. Photo

£400-500

£5 orange, BD, Belfast c.d.s. of 10 Dec. 1891, a few traces of creases and some tiny surface abrasions at base. Brandon Certificate (2000). S.G. 137, £4,750. Photo

£800-1,000

£5 orange, CF, Edinburgh c.d.s. of 13 Feb. 1896, fine and an attractive example of this popular stamp. S.G. 137, £4,750. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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2342

2343

2348

2346

2341

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2362

2379

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2360

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2382

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6d. pale chestnut, plate 11, CA and BA, tied by “498” duplex cancellations of Manchester, to entire letter, dated 23 Nov. 1872, endorsed “Via Cork & New York”, addressed to Honolulu, rated “6” in red crayon, vertical filing fold affecting one stamp, without arrival markings, fine and a scarce destination. S.G. 122b. Photo

£200-250

6d. chestnut (shades), Plate 12, two pairs and four singles, mostly with c.d.s. cancellations, three with wing margins, good to fine. S.G. 123/124, £1,000

£100-120

1873-80 Watermark Spray 2346

2347

2348

刂អ B

刂 ᔛ

ᔛ P+ អ

3d. rose, Plate 11, CE-EH block of twelve (4 x 3) with wing-margins, original gum with eight remaining unmounted mint, wonderful fresh colour, well centred and extremely fine. A rare block. S.G. 144. Photo

£1,200-1,400

6d. grey, Plate 13: HE, mint, wing margin at left and minor corner crease; fresh and fine.

S.G. 147, £500

£150-200

6d. grey, Plate 16, NI-OJ, imperforate block of four handstamped “SPECIMEN” type 9; unmounted mint, fine and fresh. Specialised J86s. Photo

£500-600

Watermark Garter 2349

4d. sage-green, GJ, tied by London “EC/54” duplex cancellation of 17 Jan. 1880, to entire addressed to Buenos Aires; horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine.

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£100-150

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1879 TENDER ESSAYS

2350 Perkins, Bacon x2350

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x2352

x2353

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ᔛ E

ᔛ E

ᔛ E

Ridgeway: Plate 1a, a block of thirty-six 1d. plus a vertical strip of five 1⁄ 2 d. to 2d. in cobalt on gummed paper; the sheet split into two vertically and rejoined and there is a light horizontal crease; fresh. Photo

£1,000-1,200

Ridgeway: Plate 1a, 1d. block of thirty-six in dull blue on ungummed paper; small thin at top; a good block

£600-800

Ridgeway: Plate 6, 1d. (void corners), an extensive collection on leaves with thin paper in pale mauve (16), pale dull lilac (43), pale brownish rose (19), pale yellowish olive (17), greenish slate (2), dull claret (3), thicker paper in black (6) and 1913 Somerset House reprints, the four colours in left margin blocks of four. A very good lot with some good multiples

£2,000-2,200

Ridgeway: A collection on leaves with many of the designs in singles or multiples including 1⁄ 2 d. to 2d. in a vertical strip of five, plate 6 in blocks of four (3) and 1913 reprinted blocks (3). A good lot. (60)

£900-1,000

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

£70-80

2/6d. lilac, IG, part original gum, well centred, slightly short perf. at left, fine and fresh.

Brandon Certificate (1980). S.G. 175, £6,750. Photo

£1,400-1,600

2/6d. lilac, NE, large part original gum, light gum creases, a few very faintly stained perfs., fine. S.G. 175, £6,750. Photo

£1,200-1,300

5/- rose, imperforate imprimatur lettered DF, a delicate pale shade, part original gum, some thinning in the hinge area, otherwise fine. Rare. Specialised £4,750. Photo PROVENANCE: Chartwell, October 2011

£1,200-1,400

2358 x2358 x2359 x2360 x2361 x2362

刂

刂

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

5/- rose, HA, large part original gum, well centred, good colour and perfs., fine and fresh. P.E.(G.B.) Certificate (2001). S.G. 176, £18,000. Photo

£4,000-5,000

5/- rose, HA, part original gum, creased and a little rubbed on the surface. Signed Drahn and H. Richter Certificate (1996). S.G. 176a, £18,000. Photo

£1,500-1,800

5/- rose, LF, perforated 12, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, small part original gum, well centred with good colour and perfs.; fine. Specialised K11t, £2,400. Photo

£600-700

5/- rose, NE, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, original gum, good colour and perfs., fine.

S.G. 176s, £1,500. Photo

£400-500

10/- cobalt (light shade) HB, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum, good colour and perfs., well centred, fine. S.G. 177as, £5,200. Photo

£1,100-1,300

White Paper x2363 x2364 x2365 x2366 x2367 x2368

刂

刂

刂

ᔛ

刂

ᔛ C

2/6d. lilac, BC, 2/6d. deep lilac, JA, 5/- rose, DD and 5/- crimson, DB, the first unused, others part original gum, some faults. S.G. 178-181, £3,500. Photo

£400-500

2/6d. deep lilac, EG and HE, 5/- crimson, BE and CA, part original gum, some faults, 5/- BE with colour diffused, otherwise good appearance. S.G. 178, 181, £3,150

£350-400

2/6d. lilac, FF, 2/6d. deep lilac, AD, 5/- crimson, BF, part original gum, the first a little creased and a few slightly short perfs. at foot, fine. S.G. 178, 179, 181, £2,400

£400-500

2/6d. lilac, GD, on blued paper from the white paper period, Edinburgh c.d.s. of 16 Jan. 1888, also white paper 2/6d., fine. S.G. 179a, £3,600. Photo

£800-1,000

2/6d. deep lilac, GH, large part original gum (hinge remainder), fresh colour, light gum wrinkles, fine. S.G. 179, £825. Photo

£250-300

2/6d. lilac, HA, overprinted “CANCELLED” type 14, part original gum and partly affixed to thin card, some perfs. slightly stained at top, otherwise fine and very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2002). Specialised K10t, £4,000. Photo

£900-1,000

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刂

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2/6d. lilac, IF, 2/6d. deep lilac, ID, 5/- crimson, BA, large part original gum, some faults but fresh colours and good appearance. S.G. 178, 179, 181, £2,400

£400-500

2/6d. lilac, KG-MH block of six (2x3) each with Bedford c.d.s. of 20 Aug. 1891, fine and an appealing block. S.G. 178, £960+. Photo

£300-400

5/- rose, AD, perforation 12 and overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum, two short perfs. at foot and some gum wrinkles, otherwise fine. Specialised K12u, £1,200.

Photo

£300-400

5/- rose, AH, 10/- ultramarine, MF, 1887-92 £1 green, HB, large part original gum, a few small imperfections but good colours and attractive. S.G. 180, 183, 212, £7,350.

Photo

£1,500-2,000

10/- ultramarine, CB, original gum; light gum wrinkles, good colour, fine. S.G. 183, £2,250. Photo

£400-450

10/- pale ultramarine, EC, unmounted mint, some light traces of wrinkles and stains, fine. S.G. 183a, £3,500. Photo

£600-800

10/- ultramarine, EH, large part original gum, light gum creases, a few tiny coloured marks on the front. S.G. 183, £2,250. Photo

£350-400

10/- ultramarine, LA, crisp and upright “HOUSE OF COMMONS” c.d.s. of 11 March 1889, reduced red crayon line at lower left, a trifle soiled. Experts handstamps on reverse. A rare cancellation. S.G. 183. Photo

£500-600

x2377

刂

10/- ultramarine, NH, original gum, fine. S.G. 183, £3,200. Photo

£600-800

x2378

ᔛ

10/- ultramarine, NH, West Strand P.O. c.d.s. of 31 Jan. 1897, fine and attractive.

S.G. 183, £525. Photo

£150-200

1884 Watermark Crowns 2379

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x2381 x2382 2383

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£1 brown-lilac, AB, neat Belfast c.d.s. of 15 Dec. 1890; pressed vertical creases and reduced crayon marks. An attractive example of this popular stamp. S.G. 185, £2,800.

Photo £1 brown-lilac, EC and HD, EC cancelled by boxed “C.H.B./G.P.O.” and Manchester Telegraphs 1888 c.d.s., HD with two part oval Registered datestamps, a few tiny faults but good colour and scarce. S.G. 185 PROVENANCE: Chartwell, October 2011

£700-900

£1 brown-lilac, FB, hooded London cancellations, a few small perf. faults at foot and a little stained at left; good colour and attractive. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£500-500

£1 brown-lilac, HB, “QUAYSIDE/NEWCASTLE ON TYNE” c.d.s. of 23 May 1889 and boxed cancellations, good colour, slightly short perf. at top; fine. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£300-350

£1 brown-lilac, IA, Notting Hill 1888 c.d.s. and boxed cancellation, light horizontal creasing. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£300-350

£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

£150-200

£1 brown-lilac, NC, circular and boxed cancellations, strong colour, some red marks on the front from owner’s handstamps on reverse, fine. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£500-600

£1 brown-lilac, QD, octagonal Lombard Street duplex cancellation, a trifle rubbed and some red marks on the face, good colour and well centred. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£450-500

£1 brown-lilac, SD, barred oval cancellation, slightly pale colour, a sound example.

S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£400-500

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£250-300

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2371

2373

2374

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2376

2377

2378

2383

2384

2385

2386

2387

2388

2389

2390

2392

2393

2395

2396

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Watermark Orbs x2388

x2389

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ᔛ

£1 brown-lilac, HD, Dublin “186” cancellations, good colour and fine. S.G. 186, £4,250. Photo

£600-700

£1 brown-lilac, ND, barred oval cancellations, good colour, fine. S.G. 186, £4,250.

Photo

£600-700

1883 or 1884 2390

刂

6d. dull green, large part original gum, centred to right and some gum wrinkles, fine.

S.G. 194, £625. Photo

£100-150

1887-92 “JUBILEE” ISSUE 2391

2392

2393

刂

ᔛ

1901 (24 Dec.) long envelope, registered to Dorking franked 11⁄ 2 d. to 10d., 1900 1⁄ 2 d. blue-green, 1/- green and carmine and 1881 1d. (12 values), neat oval Lombard St. cancellations and with LATE FEE handstamp, arrival d.s. on reverse; some minor staining, a very rare and colourful franking, showing perhaps the finest example of the 1/- green and carmine on cover. Photo

£1,000-1,500

£1 green, AA, part original gum, a little wrinkled, fresh colour and fine. S.G. 212, £4,000.

Photo

£600-700

£1 green, FD, part Baker (Street) c.d.s. of Aug. 1897, small thin and pressed crease.

A very attractive example. S.G.212, £800. Photo

£120-150

2397

2394 2394

刂 ᔛ

x2395

x2396

2397

S ᔛ

ᔛ S

刂 ᔛ

£1 green, HD, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, crease in the margin, fine and fresh. Rare in this condition. S.G. 212, £7,500. Photo

£2,800-3,500

£1 green, JD, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 11, original gum; fine. S.G. 212s, £1,100.

Photo

£250-300

£1 green, KB, handstamped “SPECIMEN” type 11, large part original gum, a few light wrinkles, fine. S.G. 212s, £1,100. Photo

£250-300

£1 green, TB, unmounted mint, fine. H. Pröschold Certificate (1980). S.G. 212. Photo

£3,800-4,500

Ephemera 2398

刂

“WONDERLAND” POSTAGE STAMP CASE (1890 reprint) invented by Lewis Carroll containing 1883-84 1d. lilac (2), 1887-91 1⁄ 2 d. to 9d., 1/- (mostly mounted mint); the outer envelope a little distressed, the inner envelope, booklet and stamp case very fine.

Photo

THE

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£300-400

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KING EDWARD VII ISSUES 1902-10 De La Rue 2399

2400

2401

2402

2403

2404

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

1

⁄ 2 d. (16), 1d. (12), 21⁄ 2 d. strip of four and 6d. block of four, tied to long envelope addressed to Shoreham by “SHOREHAM/*/JA 1/02/SUSSEX” first day of issue cancellations; the envelope missing a small portion at upper left and other insignificant faults. A remarkable franking and almost certainly unique. B.P.A. Certificate (2011).

S.G. 215, 219, 230, 245, Photo

£5,000-7,000

1

⁄ 2 d. deep blue-green, 21⁄ 2 d. ultramarine, 7d. grey black, all in unmounted mint blocks of four, also 1⁄ 2 d. yellowish green booklet pane of five with St. Andrew’s Cross attached, unmounted mint; a few tiny wrinkles, fine. S.G. 216, 218a, 230, 249

£200-250

2d. dull blue-green and carmine on chalky paper, block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; small trace of stain in margin at foot; fine. S.G. 229, £540. Photo

£200-250

4d. green and chocolate-brown on chalky paper, block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint, slightly patchy gum, fine. S.G. 236a, £350

£150-200

4d. orange-red, block of four from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint (hinged in margin), fine. S.G. 241, £225

£100-120

1/- dull green and bright carmine, block of four, unmounted mint, fine. Specialised M45(2), £900. Photo

£400-500

2405

刂 ᔛ

2/6d. dull purple on chalk surfaced paper, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 262, £600. Photo

£250-300

2406

刂+ ᔛ អ

5/- deep bright carmine, block of four, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 264, £4,000. Photo

£1,500-2,000

2407

刂 ᔛ

10/- ultramarine, unmounted mint, fresh and fine. Brandon Certificate (1985). S.G. 265, £2,000. Photo

£700-800

2408

刂

£1 dull blue-green, original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 266, £2,000. Photo

2409

ᔛ

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

£800-1,000 £150-200

1911 Harrison, Perforated 14 2410

2411

2412

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂អ ᔛ B

1 ⁄ 2 d. deep dull yellow-green (very blotchy print), block of four from the left of the sheet, unmounted mint, crease in the selvedge; fine. Specialised M3(4), £300+

£120-150

1d. brick-red, variety no watermark, block of four, unmounted mint, fine and scarce.

S.G. 272a, £300+

£120-150

1d. brick-red, variety no watermark, unmounted mint block of six (3 x 2), fine and scarce. S.G. 272a, £450+

£100-120

1911 Harrison, Perforated 15 x 14 2413

刂+ ᔛ អ

21⁄ 2 d. bright blue, block of four from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint, a few minor gum wrinkles, fine. S.G. 283, £250

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£100-120

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1911-13 Somerset House 2414

2415

2416

2417

2418

2419

2420

刂អ ᔛ

+

刂អ B

刂អ B

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

11⁄ 2 d. reddish purple and bright green, block of four, unmounted mint, a few minor wrinkles, fine. S.G. 287, £360+. Photo

£120-150

11⁄ 2 d. dull reddish purple and green, Head Plate 6c, Duty Plate 7, block of twenty-four (2 x 12), the lower two rows of the pane, showing date cuts; unmounted mint or original gum, a few wrinkles or creases, fine and fresh. Specialised M10(4)

£250-300

11⁄ 2 d. dull reddish purple and green, Head Plate 6c, Duty Plate 7, block of twenty-four, the lower two rows of the pane, showing date cuts; mostly unmounted mint, a few wrinkles or creases, fine and a scarce block. Specialised M10(4)

£400-500

2d. grey-green and bright carmine, block of four, unmounted mint, a few minor gum wrinkles, fine. S.G. 292, £275

£120-150

6d. royal purple, block of four from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint (hinged in the margin), fine. S.G. 295, £440+. Photo

£200-250

6d. dull purple on “Dickinson” coated paper, block of four, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine and scarce. S.G. 301, £1,350+. Photo

£500-600

2/6d. dull reddish purple, block of four, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, a few gum wrinkles, fine. S.G. 316, £3,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

2421

刂

10/- blue, original gum, fine. S.G. 319, £1,100. Photo

2422

刂 ᔛ

£1 deep green, unmounted mint from the top of the sheet with pillers, a few minor wrinkles, fine. S.G. 320 £3,000. Photo

2423

刂

£1 deep green, original gum, fresh colour and fine and fresh. S.G. 320, £2,000. Photo

£400-500

£1,200-1,500 £500-600

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刂

2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1, original gum, fresh colours, good to fine. Photo

£1,000-1,200

2425

刂

2/6d. (6), 5/- (8) and 10/-, part original gum, printings, shades, etc., mixed condition but includes 5/- two corner examples with date cuts

£1,000-1,200

Collection of 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. Control pieces, including 1⁄ 2 d. blue-green (30) with fifteen strips of three, three blocks six and two strips of ten, 1⁄ 2 d. yellow-green (52) with nineteen strips of three, twenty-two strips of ten, 1d. (74) with twenty-two strips of three, four blocks of six and twenty strips of ten, etc., various perf. types, chiefly good to fine

£400-500

2426

刂

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2401

2370

2418

2406

2414

2408

2419

2431

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KING GEORGE V ISSUES 1912 Watermark Crown 2427

刂អ ᔛ B

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

£60-80

1912 (Sept.) Watermark Multiple Cypher 2428

刂+ ᔛ អ

1

⁄ 2 d. green, Die 2, imperforate block of four from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint, a trifle wrinkled, fine. S.G. 346a, £1,000+. Photo

£450-500

1912-24 Watermark Simple Cypher x2429

2430 2431

ᔛ S ᔛ C

刂

刂+ ᔛ អ

2432

刂 ᔛ

2433

刂 ᔛ

2434

刂

2435

刂 ᔛ

1

⁄ 2 d. and 1d. (imperforate single and single and block of four of each) overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. perforated singles of each overprinted “CANCELLED”, 1d. imperforate single overprinted “CANCELLED, 1924-26 1⁄ 2 d. and 11⁄ 2 d. perforated singles, 1d. imperforate (2) overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. (2, different types) perforated singles overprinted “CANCELLED”, part original gum, chiefly fine. S.G. £1,745

£400-600

1d. carmine-red, horizontal pair, the left stamp with Plate flaw “F” for “E” in “ONE”, part original gum, vertical crease. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1993). S.G. 360var. Photo

£1,000-1,200

21⁄ 2 d. dull Prussian blue, block of four, unmounted mint, small wrinkles affecting two; fine and a scarce block. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). S.G. 373a, £6,800+. Photo

£1,000-1,200

21⁄ 2 d. deep bright blue, unmounted mint from the lower left corner of the sheet (hinged in the margins), fine and fresh. R.P.S. Certificate (1986). Specialised N21 (5), £350.

Photo

£110-130

1

2 ⁄ 2 d. Royal blue, Control “O20” horizontal strip of three from the lower left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint, hinged in the lower margin, fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1974). Specialised N21(16), £1,275 as three singles. Photo

£350-450

9d. very deep agate, very lightly mounted mint, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1976). Specialised N29(4), £650. Photo

£180-200

1

1913 Watermark Multiple Cypher ⁄ 2 d. green and 1d. dull scarlet in coil join vertical pairs, unmounted mint, good perfs., fine. S.G. 397-398, £1,200+. Photo

£400-450

2436 1913 Waterlow 2436

2437 2438

2439

ᔛ S

刂

刂 ᔛ

刂

2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 26, unmounted mint (except 10/- which is part original gum), 5/- with corner crease and slightly disturbed gum; fine.

Each with P.F.S.A. Certificate (1985 or 1986). S.G. 399s, 401s, 402s, 403s, £5,450.

Photo

£1,200-1,400

10/- indigo, lightly hinged, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1986). Specialised N69(2), £1,100.

Photo

£300-350

£1 green, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet and showing part of guide cross in the margin, centred a little to the top and hinged in the margin; fine and fresh.

S.G. 403, £4,800. Photo

£1,200-1,400

£1 green, original gum, fresh colour, good perfs. and well centred; fine. S.G. 403, £3,500. Photo

£1,200-1,300

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2428

2407

2409

2421

2423

2430 Ex 2424 2422

——— 2435 ———

2433

2432

2434

2437

2438

2439

2441 83

2440

2442

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2440

2441

2442

2443

刂

刂

刂

ᔛ

£1 green, original gum, well centred, good colour and perfs., fine. Signed H. Bloch.

S.G. 403, £3,500. Photo

£1,000-1,200

£1 dull blue-green, lightly hinged, fine. Brandon Certificate (1985). S.G. 404, £3,500.

Photo

£1,000-1,200

£1 dull blue-green, very lightly hinged, centred to foot; good colour and fine. S.G. 404, £3,500. Photo

£900-1,000

£1 dull blue-green, light circular cancellations, well centred, good colour and perfs., fine.

S.G. 404, £1,500. Photo

£500-600

1915 De La Rue 2444

2445

2446

刂 ᔛ

刂

刂

2/6d. yellow-brown, variety watermark reversed; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 406Wj, £1,800. Photo

£600-700

2/6d. sepia (seal-brown), block of four, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine and well centred. S.G. 408, £1,750. Photo

£60-700

10/- blue, original gum, light horizontal gum bend, good colour and perfs., fine.

S.G. 412. £3,200. Photo

£800-1,000

2447

刂

10/- blue, lightly hinged, good colour and fine. S.G. 412, £3,200. Photo

£600-800

2448

刂

10/- blue, original gum, well centred, a couple of nibbed perfs., fine. S.G. 412, £3,200.

Photo

£350-400

1918-19 Bradbury, Wilkinson 2449

2450

刂+ អ

刂 ᔛ

10/- dull grey-blue, block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet, original gum with the upper pair remaining unmounted mint; good colour and perfs., fine. S.G. 417, £2,250. Photo

£800-1,000

10/- Blackish-blue (“Steel blue”), unmounted mint from the top of the sheet; fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (1986). Specialised N71(3), £1,500. Photo

£300-350

1924-26 Watermark Block Cypher 2451

2452

2453

2454

刂 ᔛ

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ អ

x2455

ᔛអ B

1

⁄ 2 d. to 1/- and watermark sideways 1⁄ 2 d. to 2d., unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 418-429, £538

£150-200

1 ⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set in unmounted mint Control blocks of four (some hinged in the margins), fine. S.G. 418-429, £1,000

£300-350

1 ⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set in unmounted mint Control blocks of four (some hinged in the margins), fine. S.G. 418-429, £1,000+

£300-350

11⁄ 2 d. red-brown, variety printed on the gummed side, block of four, hinged on the ungummed side and folded through the horizontal perfs., fine and a rare block.

S.G. 420c, £3,300+. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1/- bistre-brown, block of six (3x2) with inverted watermarks, London Parcel Post cancellation of 30 Jan. 1925 (which leaves the first stamp uncancelled); fine and believed to be the largest recorded multiple of this variety. S.G. 429wi, £2,250+. Photo

£850-900

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2444

2446

2445

2447

2455

2454

2449

2448

2450

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1929 Postal Union Congress x2456

x2457

x2458

x2459

A ᔛ

A ᔛ

1

⁄ 2 d. green, tied by Dorchester first day cancellation to “K envelope; fine and scarce. S.G. 434. Photo

SHOE/AGENCY”

advertising £100-120

1d. scarlet, variety “Broken wreath” [Plate 4, R19/12], contained in a “K29” Control block of six from the lower right corner of the sheet, original gum; fine. Specialised NCom.6d

£80-100

1d., used with 21⁄ 2 d. (3) on Air Mail cover, dated 8 Aug. 1929, registered from Balham to South Africa, a few small stains from seals on reverse visible on the front; fine. S.G. 435, 437

£80-100

11⁄ 2 d. purple-brown, used with South Africa London printing 2d. bilingual pair on envelope, dated 8 Aug. 1932, addressed to Transvaal, all with Hertford cancellations, the South African stamps being invalid at posting but valid at destination and paying the internal 4d. air mail rate; light filing fold and stains but most unusual usage

£100-120

2460

刂

£1 black, very lightly mounted; fine. S.G. 438, £750. Photo

£350-400

2461

刂

£1 black, from the lower left corner of the sheet with large part original gum, fine.

S.G. 438, £750. Photo

£250-300

2462

刂

£1 black, original gum, from the right of the sheet, fine. S.G. 438, £750. Photo

£220-250

2463

刂

£1 black, lightly mounted mint, brown gum and horizontal crease, fine appearance.

S.G. 438, £750. Photo

£220-250

£1 black, part original gum (slightly toned), fine. S.G. 438, £750. Photo

£150-200

£1 black, good used. S.G. 438, £550. Photo

£100-120

x2464 2465

刂

ᔛ

1934-36 Photogravure 2466

刂 ᔛ

1d. scarlet, small format, horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, variety imperforate with small portion of misplaced perf. at the top of each stamp, unmounted mint, fine.

S.G. 440var. Photo

£100-120

2467 2467

刂

11⁄ 2 d. red-brown, variety “Long Beard”, large part original gum; fine and a spectacular variety. R.P.S. Certificate (1998) for this stamp in pair with normal. S.G. 441var. Photo

£1,500-1,700

KING EDWARD VIII ISSUES 2468

刂អ B

1936 11⁄ 2 d. red-brown, block of six (2 x 3) from the lower right corner of the sheet and showing Plate number and Control A/37 at right due to the sheets being miscut; one stamp lightly hinged, a few slight bends; fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (1985).

S.G. 459var. Photo PROVENANCE:

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£400-450

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2462

2464

2463

2465

2468

2479

2488

2487

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KING GEORGE VI ISSUES 2469

2470

2471

2472

刂

A ᔛ

刂អ ᔛ B

ᔛ

2473

1937-52 mint, many unmounted, collection arranged in a boxed Oriel album including 1939-48 2/6d. to £1 with additional 2/6d. brown and 10/- steel blue-black, 1948 Silver Wedding £1 sheet of twenty and block of six, 1951 Festival 2/6d. to £1, selected postage dues, booklet panes and Channel Islands wartime issues. Mostly fine. (hundreds)

£1,200-1,500

1939-48 5/-, 10/- ultramarine, used with 1939-47 4d. and 1/- on large envelope, dated 8 Aug. 1950, registered by air mail from London to M. Littaur (Marcus Littaur, late grandfather of the present-day philatelist and postal historian, Gavin Littaur) in Durban, South Africa; folded and some small faults; scarce. S.G. 468, 474, 477, 468b

£40-50

1948 Silver Wedding £1 blue, complete sheet of twenty (5 x 4), unmounted mint, a few wrinkles and buckled perfs., small fault in margin at upper left; fine. S.G. 494, £800

£200-220

1951-52 2/6d. to £1, a much duplicated used selection, approximately 450 sets and many duplicates, mixed condition but many fine with circular cancellations. S.G. 509-512

£400-600

German Propaganda Forgeries: 1⁄ 2 d., 3d. used, 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. unused; also “WEHRT KEINEN PFENNIG” postcards with Churchill (3, two with additional stamps, one with punch holes) and Chamberlain, “WERTLOSE MARKE” Churchill with additional 6pf. stamp used. Mostly fine

£100-120

QUEEN ELIZABETH II ISSUES 2474

1952-70, mint and used collection housed in six albums or stockbooks and loose contained in a carton, thousands, including a specialised range of 1952-57 Wildings with booklet panes, 1959 phosphor-graphite 2d. error of watermark mint and used, commemoratives with some better early phosphors, Regionals with Isle of Man 1958-68 3d. chalky paper pair, blocks of four and six, minor varieties, first day covers, etc., chiefly good to fine

£500-600

2475 1958-65 Wilding Watermark Multiple Crowns 2475

刂អ ᔛ B

1d. ultramarine, partly perforated booklet pane of six with Cylinder number “10.”, unmounted mint, small tear between the first and fourth stamps, otherwise fine and unique. S.G. 571b, £4,800. Photo

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刂+ ᔛ អ

6d. deep claret, block of four, variety upper stamps imperforate on three sides, unmounted mint, a few minor wrinkles, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2011), S.G. 579a, £7,000+. Photo

£3,500-3,800

————————————————————

2477

2478

2479

2480

刂 ᔛ

刂+ ᔛ អ

ᔛ P+ អ

刂 ᔛ

1959 De La Rue 2/6d. to £1, all but the 5/- marginal; odd short perf. in places, unmounted mint. S.G. 595-598a

£60-80

1959-68 Bradbury, Wilkinson 2/6d. (12), 5/- (3), 10/- (2), 1968 No watermark 2/6d.

(10), 5/- (12), 10/- (5) and £1 (2) plate number blocks of four or larger, mostly different and including 1968 2/6d. 13A (2); unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 595a-597a, 759-762

£400-500

1962 National Productivity Year 21⁄ 2 d. ordinary, imperforate proof block of four on ungummed, watermarked paper; some wrinkles, fine and scarce S.G. 631P. Photo

£600-650

1964-67 selection of commemorative issues with inverted watermarks including ordinary 1964 Geographical Congress 1/6d., Botanical Congress 9d., 1965 Parliament 2/6d., Post Office Tower 1/3d., 1967 9d., and phosphor 1964 Shakespeare 1/3d., Forth Road Bridge 6d., 1965 Lister 1/-, 9d., 1966 Christmas 1/6d.; fine unmounted mint (36)

£800-1,000

1966 British Birds 2481

2482

2483

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

ᔛ

4d., ordinary, marginal se-tenant block of four, variety emerald-green omitted; slight gum disturbance, with normal for comparison. Unmounted mint. S.G. 696f/9f, £600; Pierron GBR1392f, £600

£120-150

4d., ordinary, marginal traffic light se-tenant block of four reddish brown omitted with normal for comparison. Fine unmounted mint. S.G. 696j/9j, £250; Pierron GBR1392l, £250

£120-150

4d. Blue Tit, phosphor, variety bright blue omitted, wavy line cancellation, fine and very rare. A spectacular error. Only three used examples recorded. S.G. 697pg. Unpriced used.

Photo

£800-900

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2484 1966 Christmas 2484

刂 ᔛ

3d. “King of the Orient”, variety Queen’s head and embossing double (one directly below the other), from the right of the sheet, unmounted mint, small area of disturbed gum, fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (2006). S.G. 713a, £7,000. Photo

£4,200-5,000

2485 2485

刂 ᔛ

3d. “King of the Orient”, horizontal strip of eight, the bottom row of the sheet with “Traffic Lights”, variety Gold Queen’s head and embossing omitted on the last stamp, misplaced diagonally on the others and with an impression in the margin at left; unmounted mint, the first stamp with small area of slightly disturbed gum, otherwise fine and a considerable rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. 713var., Pierron GB1426MCa. Photo

£12,000-15,000

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2487

2488

刂 ᔛ

刂អ ᔛ B

刂 ᔛ

1967 E.F.T.A. 1/6d., phosphor, new blue omitted; 1970 Anniversaries 1/- gold (Queen’s head) omitted; both fine unmounted mint and normals for comaprison.

S.G. 716pf, 821a

£140-160

1967-70 Machin 4d. deep olive brown (1 centre band), part perforated booklet pane of six (3 x 2) contained in February 1968 6/- booklet, unmounted mint, fine and rare.

S.G. 732a, £4,000. Photo

£2,500-3,000

1967 4d. Christmas Madonna and Child, variety Gold (value only) omitted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, small wrinkle or bend, fine. S.G. 757b, £3,000. Photo

£600-650

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2490

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

1967 British Paintings 1/6d. “Children coming out of school”, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, small wrinkle; fine. a major Q.E.II rarity with Only two mint examples (and another two on first day covers) are recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (2009).

S.G. 750a, unpriced. Photo

£50,000-70,000

1969 Investiture 5d. se-tenant strip of three, variety red omitted, unmounted mint and fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2008). S.G. 802ac, £4,600. Photo

£2,800-3,200

2491 1970 British Rural Architecture 2491

刂 ᔛ

5d. Fife Harling, variety grey-black (inscription and face value) omitted, unmounted mint, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. 815d, £20,000. Photo

£12,000-15,000

2492 2492

刂 ᔛ

5d. Fife Harling, variety grey-black, (inscription and face value) omitted, unmounted mint vertical pair, a fine and an exceptional rarity being the only recorded pair with complete omission. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. 815d, £40,000. Photo

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£24,000-26,000

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2493 2493

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

£8,000-10,000

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刂អ ᔛ B

1970-72 £1 bluish black, sheet of 100 (10x10), variety imperforate except for the lower two rows which are misperforated and partly double perforated; folded, creased and faults S.G. 831b, var.

£100-120

1971 Literary Anniversaries 2495 2496

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

5p. Thomas Gray, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint from the foot of the sheet, fine. S.G. 885a, £1,450. Photo

£550-600

5p. Thomas Gray, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint; some tiny wrinkles, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G.885a, £1,450. GBR 1770a, £1,300, quantity: circa 35 and 2 first day covers. Photo

£400-500

1971 Christmas 2497

2498

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

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

£120-150

3p. Adoration of the Magi, variety lemon (window panels) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 895c, £350

£100-120

1972 British Polar Explorers 2499

刂 ᔛ

2500

刂 ᔛ

2501

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

£800-1,000

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

£120-150

1

7 ⁄ 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

£160-200

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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

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2466

2496

2490

2499

2495

2501

2503

2507

2509

2502

2510

2517

2513

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2503

ᔛ

1972 British Architecture 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

£2,000-2,200

2504

2504

1972 Broadcasting Anniversaries 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. Also normal for comparison. S.G. 911a, £4,500, Pierron GBR1822a, £4,500. Quantity: 7, all originally on first covers. Photo

£1,500-2,000

1972 Christmas 2505

2506

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

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

£60-80

3p. Angel playing lute, variety bright green omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 914b, £300. GBR 1828b, £300, quantity: 150

£100-120

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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

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£280-300

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2509

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5p. Sir Francis Drake, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine.

S.G. 925a, £275. GBR 1850a, £275, quantity: between 100-200

£100-120

71⁄ 2 p. Walter 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

£1,600-1,800

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2511

刂 ᔛ

刂អ ᔛ B

x2512

2513

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

1977 British Wildlife 9p. Brown Hare and 9p. Red Squirrel, imperforate se-tenant pair, unmounted mint, ghosted perfs. at foot and tiny black speck on gum, fine. S.G. 10401041var. Photo

£400-500

1978 Cyclists 101⁄ 2 p. 1920 Touring Bicycles, block of six (2 x 3) from the foot of the sheet, variety imperforate between stamps and margin and showing ghosted perforations other sides, unmounted mint, roughly separated and some other tiny faults.

A rare piece. S.G. 1068var.

£400-450

1979 Rowland Hill miniature sheet, variety rosine omitted, unmounted mint, the 13p. and 15p. values each with tiny imperfections, hardly affecting the striking appearance of this scarce variety. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). S.G. MS1099h, £2,500. Photo

£300-400

1982 Textiles 151⁄ 2 p. Strawberry Thief, imperforate horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, unmounted mint, fine and rare. S.G. 1192a, £4,500. Photo

£2,400-2,600

1993-2012 2514

2515

2516

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

ᔛ P

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

£300-400

Colour trial vertical strip of three from the “Across the Universe” booklet se-tenant 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

£300-400

£5 ochre-brown, horizontal pair, trial printing with iriodin ink; also normal engraved £5 brown. Fine unmounted mint. S.G. Y1749 var. Photo

£300-400

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2518

2519

2520

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

1997 Religious Anniversaries 26p. St. Columba in boat, imperforate horizontal pair from the upper right corner of the sheet; unmounted mint, fingerprint on gum; fine.

S.G. 1972a, £2,250. Photo

£1,300-1,400

1998-2001 Self-adhesive (2nd) bright blue and (1st) bright orange-red, die-cut perf. 141⁄ 2 x 14, fine and scarce. S.G. 2039b, 2040b, £500. Photo

£350-400

2003 Extreme Endeavors (British Explorers) (E) Freya Stark, trial printing with silver head and value, with issued stamp for comparison. Fine unmounted mint. S.G. 2362 var; Pierron GBR4724, £500

£120-150

2005 A British Journey: South West England 43p, trial printing with smaller value and lighter colours, with issued stamp for comparison. Fine unmounted mint. S.G. 2515 var; Pierron GBR5030a, £375

£120-150

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OFFICIALS Inland Revenue 2521

ᔛ

1882-1901, on issues of 1887-92 £1 green, IC, oval Accounts Office cancellation of 20 Oct. 1894; fine. S.G. O16, £2,500. Photo

£700-800

Office of Works 2522 ័

1902-03 2d. yellowish green and carmine-red, tied to small piece by South Western District Office c.d.s.; fine. S.G. O38, £400. Photo

2523

ᔛ

–– 10d. dull purple and carmine, fine used. Rare. S.G. O40, £7,000. Photo

2524

刂+ អ

1902 1⁄ 2 d. blue-green, block of four, lightly hinged, small central violet mark on reverse; fine. P.T.S. Certificate (2014). S.G. O91, £1,500. Photo

£80-100 £1,000-1,200

Royal Household £600-700

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2525 Telegraph Stamps x2525

刂

1876 £5 orange, BD, large part original gum, reperforated at top and with ironed out crease at left, fresh and fine appearance. A rarity. Signed A.Diena. R.P.S. and B.P.A. Certificates (2013). S.G. T18, £25,000. Photo

£2,000-2,500

Regionals 2526 2527

2528

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

SCOTLAND:

2003, (2nd.) two colour trials, vertical pairs, in vermilion and silver and red and silver. Fine unmounted mint. Rare. Photo

£200-250

–– (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

£200-250

–– (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

£200-250

Channel Islands 2529 ័

1941 (20 Dec.) “Deutsches Rotes Kreuz” Prisoner of War form, from Jersey to Southampton, also British Red Cross form, dated 22 April 1942 addressed to Guernsey; fine. The German form scarce

£50-80

Isle of Man 2530

2531

刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ

1974 Churchill miniature sheet, uncut horizontal pair, unmounted mint and showing printer’s trimming guide marks. S.G. MS58P

£100-120

–– Another uncut pair of miniature sheets, unmounted mint and showing printer’s colour bars at top. S.G. MS58P

£100-120

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2523

2521

2522

Ex 2526 2512

Ex 2527

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2515

2524

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Postage Due 2532

刂អ ᔛ B

1982 10p. light brown, block of forty (20 x 2) with spectacular dry print variety affecting a block of six, unmounted mint, folded at places, fine. S.G. D95var.

£350-400

Postal Fiscal Stamps 2533

刂

1853-81 mainly unused/mint selection arranged on album leaves, etc., including 1853-57 1d. ochre (3), 1860-67 1d. (4), 3d., 6d., 1867-81 1d. (Dies I to IV) with blocks; also few covers (3). Generally fair to fine. (hundreds)

£150-200

REVENUES Unappropriated Dies 2534

2535

2536

2537

2538

2539

ᔛ C

ᔛ S

ᔛ S ᔛ C

ᔛ P

ᔛ S

ᔛ S ᔛ C

Queen Victoria 1⁄ 2 d. to £3, selection from the second printing (pence and pound values watermark Orbs, shilling values - watermark Script “VR”) overprinted “CANCELLED” type 14, comprising die I 1d., 3d., 6d., 1/-, 1/6d. pair (top marginal), 5/-, £2 pair, all printed in lilac, 3d. and 6d. printed in green; die II 4/- (corner marginal) and £3 pairs printed in lilac, 4/- pair (top marginal) printed in green; all imperforate, large part original gum, mostly fine and very fresh. An extremely rare assembly. Photo PROVENANCE: Marcus Samuel, March 2005 Queen Victoria 1d. to £5 die I (except 4d. and 4/- being die II), fourteen values, second printing on gummed, watermarked paper printed in different colours than those used; pence and pound values (watermark Orbs) in green, shilling values (watermark Script “VR”) in lilac, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9; all imperforate, large part original gum; a mostly fine and very fresh set. Very rare. Photo PROVENANCE: Marcus Samuel, March 2005 Queen Victoria 3d. to 10/-, third printing in orange (pence values - watermark Orb, shilling values watermark Script “VR”), die I (except 4/- being die III), two sets of nine overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9 and “CANCELLED” type 14 respectively, also 4/- green, die II, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9; all imperforate, part to large part original gum, mostly very fine and fresh. A rare assembly. Photo PROVENANCE: Marcus Samuel, March 2005

£450-550

£350-400

King Edward VII 1d. to £50, the set of twenty-seven values, affixed to three pieces of card taken from the printer’s record book; the 1d. very slightly stained, otherwise fine, fresh and extremely attractive. A very rare assembly. Photo PROVENANCE: Marcus Samuel, March 2005

£600-700

King Edward VII 1d. to £20, twenty-five values, the 1d. to 9d. and £1 to £20 printed in lilac, the 1/- to 15/- printed in green, on gummed and watermarked paper, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 16; all imperforate, part to large part original gum; mostly fine, fresh and attractive. Very rare. Photo PROVENANCE: Marcus Samuel, March 2005

£600-650

King Edward VII 2d. to £50, the collection of the issue, thirty stamps, all imperforate and overprinted “SPECIMEN” or “CANCELLED” (various types), including a number printed in colours other than those issued, also perforated plate proofs 6d. to 10/- (with some duplicated values in colours other than those issued), most with large part original gum; a mainly fine, fresh and extremely attractive assembly. Photo PROVENANCE: Marcus Samuel, March 2005 Photos also appear on page 97 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£600-650

£650-700

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Ex 2539

Ex 2549

Ex 2537

Ex 2540

Ex 2543

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ᔛ P

King George V 1921 (c.) imperforate plate proofs on on rough blue paper, comprising 4d., 2/- and £1 pairs (all marginal) printed in carmine, 2/- and 7/6d. pairs printed in green and without watermark, also perforated 1d. and 10/- in purple on blued paper, overprinted “CANCELLED” (type 24), part original gum; mostly fine and very fresh. Photo

£300-350

PROVENANCE:

Marcus Samuel, March 2005 Appropriated and Designated Issues 2541

ᔛ C

Bill or Note: 1888, part of printer’s record book page showing impressions of the embossed 1d., 6d., 1/-, 5/-, £1 and £2 values in red, each with “CANCELLED/STAMP” overprint in black, the page with ink manuscript “Bills 1d. to £20/Pence series/Shilling series/Pound series” at left, very attractive and probably unique. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

Marcus Samuel, March 2005 2542

ᔛ P

Cypher Labels: 1701-1901, the selection of twenty-five labels showing the Royal Cyphers of William III, Anne, Georges I, II, III and IV and Victoria, all in black on thin paper and showing various states/repairs of the plates used, also V.R. vertical pairs (2) of the label printed by Perkins Bacon and De La Rue respectively, and die proofs of the V.R. and E.R designs in black on glazed white cards (90x60mm.) each handstamped “BEFORE/HARDENING” (dated 12 July 1886 and 12 March 1901 respectively); a mostly fine and extremely rare assembly. Interestingly written up on original pages. Photo

£350-400

PROVENANCE:

Marcus Samuel, March 2005 2543

ᔛ S

Foreign Bill: 1855-57 lilac and carmine series, comprising 1855 1d., 9d., 1/-, 3/-, 7/6d. and 10/- imperforate plate proofs, perforated 14 or 16 1d. to £5, also 1860 Provisional embossed £10, overprinted “SPECIMEN” types 2 or 6, part to large part original gum; mostly fine and very fresh. A rare assembly. Barefoot 26/72. Photo

£220-250

PROVENANCE:

Marcus Samuel, March 2005 2544

ᔛ C

General Duty: 1887 and 1888, printers record book pages, the former showing impressions of 8d., 1/3d. and £5 designs in red, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, ink manuscript note at foot, the latter with six embossed designs (all different, no values expressed) in pink, red or blue, each with “CANCELLED/STAMP” overprint in black, the page with ink manuscript “Miscellaneous/Not actually defining the amount of duty” at left; light folds clear of the impressions in no way detracting from the wonderful appearance.

Also 1886 and 1887 (2) letters written between De La Rue and the Inland Revenue dealing with the provision of printing samples for the printer’s record book

£150-200

PROVENANCE:

Marcus Samuel, March 2005 2545

General Duty: 1888-1909, seven large part printer’s/treasury record book pages showing embossed values from 3d. to £60 in red, the pages, with various manuscript notes, some showing two impressions of the same values (one with and one without silver escutcheon, or with notes relating to the paper state: “Unroughened”/”Roughened”, “General/force”, “Special/force”, etc.), also a range of proof or used embossed impressions from 18301904, mostly General Duty types with proof values to £900, Royal Courts of Justice, General Register Office, etc., the used with designated issues for Public Records, Ad Valorem, Duplicate or Counterpart, etc. (some used in combination with General Duty types). A fascinating and unique record of these issues PROVENANCE:

Marcus Samuel, March 2005

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£650-700

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2546

ᔛ E

1898-1904 (c.) 2d., 5d. and £2.10s., beautifully executed hand painted artist’s essays in red and Chinese white on thin brown paper mounted on white cards, each with treasury manuscript notes and one with handstamped “21 FEB 98”; a fine, extremely attractive and unique trio. Photo PROVENANCE:

Marcus Samuel, March 2005 101

£250-300

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2547

2548

2549

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

ᔛ E

Marine Policy: 1895 proof impression of the general duty embossed design in red, on thick paper, affixed to printer’s/treasury record page showing ink manuscript “Lloyds, July 1895”, light diagonal crease clear of the design, fine, fresh and rare

£100-120

Medicine Duty: 1823 Congreve Process (printed from Whiting’s plates) 11⁄ 2 d. red and black, a vertical strip of six proof impressions, die 1 to 6 on thin wove paper, two minor stain spots clear of the designs in no way detracting. Fine and extremely rare

£150-200

Transfer Duty: 1888 printed overprint essays on imperforate plate proofs (the 3d. and 6d. values printed in lilac, the others in green) comprising: type A, thin figures of value 3d. to 10d. (eight values), type B, thick figures of year date 3d., 6d., 1/-, 1/6d., 2/-, 10/-, type C, similar to issued design 3d. to 10/- (seven values - the 5/- absent), part to large part original gum, mostly very fine and fresh. A unique and most attractive assembly.

Photo

£350-400

BOOKLETS x2550

x2551

x2552

x2553

刂

刂អ ᔛ B

刂

刂 ᔛ

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

£200-250

–– 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

£400-500

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)

£350-400

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

£250-300

Postal Stationery 2554

2555

2556

1841 1d. pink envelope, addressed to Oxon, dated 1844 (Jan. 14), crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, Windsor c.d.s. on reverse, very fine

£40-50

1849-1996, a well presented collection, written-up in German, housed in ten volumes, contained in two cartons, mostly used with a number uprated and including registered, privately produced, postcards, aerogrammes/airletters, military with prisoner of war, a further album of literature; also a few overseas issues with K.U.T. An interesting lot with some attractive frankings to overseas destinations, some censored. (approx. 700)

£1,600-2,000

1891 two 1⁄ 2 d. cards with blue “ROYAL NAVAL EXHIBITION /LONDON SW/POST cachet, also 1940 unused 11⁄ 2 d. reply paid card unused and 1870 envelope to the United States franked by 1870 11⁄ 2 d. pair with London duplex cancellation

£80-100

Collection of twenty eight Newspaper wrappers, unused and used, also seventeen stamps with NPB cancellations and eight earlier Newspaper tax imprints; mixed condition

£100-150

OFFICE/EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE”

x2557

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USED ABROAD Porto Rico 2558

1875 (5 May) entire from Ponce to Porto Plata, showing sender’s cachet in blue and bearing 4d. vermilion Plate 15 cancelled “F88” with fine “PONCE.PORTO.RICO/PAID” c.d.s. alongside; fine and attractive. S.G. Z70. Photo

£800-1,000

CRIMEAN WAR 2559

2560

x2561

2562

2563

1854-56 selection of envelopes (10) to England or Scotland, including 1854 (16 May) stampless from Scutari, via Marseilles and rated “2”, four bearing 1d. strip of three and cancelled on arrival, 1855 stampless with contents headed H.M.S. Royal Albert and handstruck “3”, 1856 1d. pink envelope with contents written by Admiral Napier, C in C Baltic Fleet, etc., mixed condition though an interesting group

£400-500

1854 (25 Sept.) envelope to Ireland bearing Small Crown perf. 16 1d. (3); 1855 (25 Mar.) envelope to Middlesex with Small Crown perf. 16 1d. horizontal strip of three (perfs. trimmed at top), both with Crown between Stars cancellations, partial British Army Post Office datestamps on reverse; faults though a scarce pair. Photo

£300-350

1855 (31 March -29 July) 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 arrival in 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, 1855 (2 April and 29 July) similarly franked envelopes, the first to Scotland, the second from Davenport to the Crimea; a few small faults

£200-250

1855 (6 July) stampless envelope to Great Missenden with blue Copenhagen c.d.s. (5.7), “HAMBURG/6 JUL 1855”, red crayon “fr7” and with small “paid” alongside, on reverse “KD.O.P.A.HAMBURG/6/7” datestamp; fine and rare. Photo

£300-350

1855-56 envelopes (4) to England or Scotland, each franked by 1d. strip of three with Star between Cyphers (OXO) cancellations (the latter in blue), British Army Post Office datestamps in red or blue on reverse; some faults though a scarce group

£400-500

College Stamps x2564

刂

Keeble College, Oxford: 1882 no imprint (1⁄ 2 d.) ultramarine, unused block of twenty (4x5) with horizontal gutter margin, unused without gum, a few minor stain spits, fine.

Also a selection of Circular Delivery Company stamps (32) mixed condition with forgeries

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£80-100

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刂 ᔛ

2566

2567

2568

刂

x2569

ᔛ

2570

2571

2572

刂

ᔛ

2573

2574

2575

2576

2577

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Collections of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey housed in three sparsely filled special albums contained in a carton, hundreds, including 1969 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 and 1969 postage dues from both Guernsey and Jersey, later with values to £2, £5 and £10, etc., unmounted mint; fine

£100-120

Selection on red binder, including 1840 2d. on entire, 1854 perf. 1d. (8 with one on entire), 1870 1⁄ 2 d. plates 5, 6 and 10 on entires, 1875 6d. plate 14 on entire to Spain, 1887 5d. on registered postal stationery envelopes to Germany (3) and New South Wales, etc., mixed condition

£120-150

1848-1969 selection of fifty-eight covers and cards, many addressed to Denmark, including 1893 21⁄ 2 d. postal stationery envelope additionally franked 21⁄ 2 d., 5d., 1924 Wembley set on 3d. violet postal stationery envelope, 1925 Wembley 11⁄ 2 d. on p.p.c. to Finland, 1930 to Sweden franked 1⁄ 2 d. (3, all with faulty perfs. from vending machine) and 1d., 1948 Olympics set on illustrated first day cover, postal stationery, censored, registered, etc., mixed condition

£120-150

1937-71 small mint selection, including 1937-47 1d. grossly misperforated, 1965 Lister 4d. and 1/- each handstamped “CANCELLED” (KGVI Expertising certificate), 1971 Machin 1⁄ 2 p. block of twelve including imperforate pair (creased), Guernsey 1942 blued paper 1d. imprint block of four, etc., chiefly fine

£120-150

A used accumulation in small and large stockbooks, including 1840 1d. black (2), later Queen Victoria to 5/- (3), Edward VII to 5/- (2), George V to Seahorse 10/- (6) and a range of later issues; Telegraphs 1876 5/-, Booklets, etc., mixed condition with viewing essential

£120-150

1840-1968 mint and used collection in printed album, including 1840 2d., 1847-54 embossed 1/-, 6d., 1867-80 10d., 2/- blue, Edward VII with values to 10/-, Regionals, Postage Dues, Officials, etc., mixed condition

£200-250

1880-1998 mint collection in three blue S.G. albums, many hundreds, including 1912-22 9d. olive-green, 1924 set, 1924 and 1925 Wembley sets, 1934 set, 1948 Wedding set, later issues with values to £5 and £10, Regionals, etc., many unmounted mint

£200-250

1840-1973 used collection housed in two red Windsor albums contained in a carton, hundreds, including 1840 1d. (2), 2d., 1870 11⁄ 2 d. (4), 1887 1/-, 1900 1/-, Edward 2/6d. and 5/-, 1934 re-engraved set, postage dues, Officials, etc., mixed condition

£250-300

1841-1964 (c.) mint and used remaindered collection housed in a stockbook, album leaves and loose in packets including Queen Victoria with perforated 1d. reds and 2d. blues, surface-printed with mint, K.E.VII used and mint controls, range of postage dues.

Condition mixed with careful inspection required. (hundreds)

£250-300

1858-1951 mint and used collection in red album, hundreds, including 1883-84 10/used, 1887-92 1/- dull green and 1900 1/- green and carmine part original gum, Edward VII to 1/- part original gum, 10/- used, 1912-24 9d. olive-green, 1924 and 1925 Wembley sets, Postage Dues, etc., mixed condition

£300-350

1840-1973 mint and used selection housed in five albums and eight stockbooks contained in a carton, many thousands, including 1840 1d., year packs, etc., mixed condition

£300-400

1887-1913 neatly used selection and most with certificates/opinion comprising 1887-92 3d. purple on orange, 10d. dull purple and deep dull carmine, 1911 Harrison printing, perf. 14, 1⁄ 2 d. bright green (fine impression), 1912 1d. aniline scarlet, Die II, and 1913 multiple cypher watermark, 1⁄ 2 d.; Good to fine

£300-400

1840-1913 chiefly used selection (82) on stock pages, including 1840 1d. on piece, 1858-79 1d. Plate 149 original gum block of four, 1883-84 10/-, Edward 2/6d. (3), 5/(4), £1, etc., mixed condition

£350-400

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2586

2587

Mint and used collection housed in three albums and loose contained in a carton, including 1840 1d. (2, one poor), 2d., 1867-80 9d., 1867-83 5/- Plate 1, 1887 £1 green, 1934 re-engraved 10/-, 1939-48 10/- dark blue, 1948 Wedding £1 (2), 1951 £1, etc., mixed condition

£350-400

Chiefly used selection in approval booklet and on stock pages, hundreds, including 1840 1d. (6), 1841-53 imperf. 1d. with some numbers in Maltese Cross cancellations, a range of surface printed issues with values 5/-, Officials, etc., very mixed condition

£500-600

Selection in three albums and a stockbook contained in a carton, many hundreds, including pre-stamp entires, 1841 2d. (19 with a pair), 1858-79 1d. plate numbers, 1865 illustrated cover, 1883-84 10/- (2), Edwards to 1/-, £1, 1924 Wembley set in mint blocks of four, 1934 10/-, 1948 Silver Wedding £1 mint single and block of four, postage dues, etc., mixed condition

£400-500

1840-1990 mint and used collection arranged in five albums, contained in a carton, including used 1840 1d. (3), 2d., 1887-1900 Jubilee mint, 1891 £1 green, 1948 Silver Wedding £1, a good range of better phosophor commemoratives mint and used and largely complete from 1971 to date mint. Condition mixed. (thousands)

£400-500

1840-1939 used collection arranged on album leaves including 1840 1d., 2d., 1841 1d.

(4), 1858-79 penny plates to 224, surface-printed issues to 5/- with 1867-83 5/- plate 2, 1883-84 2/6d. (2), 5/- (2), 10/- (3), K.E.VII to 10/-, 1913-19 Seahorses 2/6d. (5), 5/- (2), 10/- (3); Condition variable. (hundreds)

£500-600

1840-1912 mint and used collection in green Utile album, hundreds, including 1840 1d.

(4), 2d., 1847-54 Embossed 1/- (2), 10d., 6d., 1855-57 1/- block of six (2x3), 1862-64 1/- (2), 1867-80 10d. (2), 2/- blue, Edward VII with values to 1/-, etc., mixed condition

£800-1,000

1840-1951 predominantly used collection housed in a red album including an 1840 2d.

Mulready letter sheet addressed to London and cancelled with two black Maltese Crosses, 1840 Fores comic envelope, no. 1, front used to Ashford, dated 25 July 1840, 1840 1d. black (11, used, some with good to large margins), 2d. blue (2), 1841 1d. red (77, thirty on cover), line-engraved issues with some duplication, 1887-92 mint and used sets to 1/-, 1934 10/- strip of three, George VI issues with some duplication, condition mixed; also, two red albums of mint Elizabeth II issues up to 1987, many in blocks and four albums of first day covers. (hundreds) Viewing essential

£1,200-1,500

1840-1910 mint and used selection on stock pages, forty stamps, including 1840 1d. (3), 2d. Plate 1 (4), Plate 2 (3), 1841 2d. strip of four 1870 1⁄ 2 d. Plate 19 unused, 1847-54 embossed 10d., 1867-83 watermark Cross 5/- handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 10/- (2), 1883-84 blued paper 2/6d. handstamped “SPECIMEN”, white paper 5/- handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 10/- (3) used, 1887 £1, Edward 5/- part original gum, £1 used, Telegraphs 1876 5/- Plate 1 used, very mixed condition

£1,500-2,000

1840-1976 mint and used collection housed in three green albums contained in a carton, thousands, including 1840 1d. (14 with plate 1b with part marginal inscription, plates 8 and 9 matched in red), 2d. (3), 1841 1d. from black plates (18), a good range of later plated examples, cancellations with number “2” in Maltese Cross on cover, Surface printed issues with 1867-80 9d., 2/- blue (3), Edwards with values to 5/- unused, 10/(2) and £1 used, 1915 10/- used, 1948 Silver Wedding £1, Officials with Inland Revenue 1882-1901 1/- dull green (good colour), Office of Works 1896-1902 1⁄ 2 d. vermilion, 1⁄ 2 d. blue-green, 1902-03 21⁄ 2 d., Government Parcels 1887-90 1/-1891-1900 1/- used pair, 1902 9d., 1/-, Postage Dues, etc., very mixed condition but fine included

£1,600-2,000

1849-1966 mint and used collection in red Windsor album, many hundreds, including 1840 1d. (3), 2d. (2), 1847-54 embossed 1/- (3), 1855-57 1/- (3), a good range of later surface printed issues with values to 1867 10/-, 1884 watermark Crowns £1 brown-lilac, 1887 £1, Telegraphs 1876 £1 brown-lilac, 1902-10 2/6d. (3), 5/- (2), 10/- and £1 part original gum, 1911-13 Somerset House 2/6d. (2), 5/- and 10/- part original gum, 1913 £1, 1929 P.U.C. £1 heavily cancelled, watermark sideways 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. (pairs), 1934-36 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. and 2d, watermark sideways (pairs), 1939-48 set, 1951 set, later issues, Officials, Postage Dues, etc., mixed condition

£3,000-3,500

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1840-1951 mint and used collection arranged in album including 1840 1d., 2d., 1841 1d. red mint (3, 18 used), 2d. (7), small and large Crown perforated issues, 1858-79 penny plates to 224, 1870 1⁄ 2 d. with mint, Surface-pinted selection with 1867-80 2/brown, selected mint and a few on cover, K.E.VII mint with mixed printings and perforations including 11⁄ 2 d. (7), 2d. (8), 21⁄ 2 d. (5), 3d. (8), 4d. green and brown (4), 4d. orange (5), 5d. (4), 6d. (8), 7d., 9d. (9), 10d. (4), 1/- (5), 2/6d. (5, three used), 5/(4, all used), K.G.V Downey selection with plate blocks, 1912-24 with a good range of shades to 1/-, 1913-19 Seahorses mint 2/6d. (2), 5/-, 10/- (2, one used); also Channel Islands wartime issues with Guernsey 1d. pair and Jersey 1⁄ 2 d. block of four imperforate.

Condition mixed with some fine with viewing essential. (hundreds)

£3,500-4,000

IRELAND 2589

2590

2591

2592

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1841-1997 (c.), mixed mint and used accumulation arranged in five volumes, contained in a carton, including Great Britain used in Ireland selection, Saorstat overprints to 2/6d. used, Sinn Fein labels (4); also first day covers. Condition mixed. (hundreds)

£80-100

1922-53 mint and used selection on pages, hundreds, including 1922 Dollard 10d. block of six, 1922 Thom 1/- block of four, 1922 coils, 1922-23 with values to 10/-, 1953 Emmet, etc., part original gum, mostly good to fine

£120-150

1922-69 mint collection in green printed album, hundreds, including 1922-23 1⁄ 2 d. to 2d. in pairs containing the long “1” in “1922” variety, 1922-34 1d. perf. 15 x imperf. (single perf.), 1937 St. Patrick 2/6d. to 10/-, 1940-68 to 10/-, 1941 Easter Rising, 1948-65 Air, 1953 An Tostal, 1953 Emmet, later issues, postage dues with 1925 set, 1940-70 set, etc., unmounted mint or part original gum, chiefly fine

£220-250

1922-2012 predominantly mint collection housed in three printed albums contained in a carton, many hundreds, including 1922 2/6d., 5/-, 1922-34 set, 1925 narrow date 10/u.m., 1937 St. Patrick set u.m., 1940-68 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- with both coil perf. 1d., a very fine and largely complete range of later issues with values to £5 (4), €5 and €10, miniature sheets, sheetlets, booklets, postage dues, etc., many unmounted mint

£700-800

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2594

2595

“The adhesive stamps of the British Isles” by Wright and Creek (1899), privately bound in black and blue, slightly affected by damp, fine

£60-80

“The Line-Engraved Postage Stamps of Great Britain” by E.D. Bacon (1920), volumes I and II, complete with fourteen plates, softbound and with many interesting pencilled owner’s notes; minor binding faults, fine and scarce

£75-100

“The Line Engraved Twopence Postage Stamps of Great Britain” by Dendy Marshall (1929), “Penny Postage Centenary” Edited by S. Graveson (1940), “British Postal Stationery” by A. Huggins (1970) and “The Post in Scotland” by J. Grimwood-Taylor (1990); the first two slightly affected by damp

£100-150

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by £5 by £10 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. by £50

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply in these conditions: Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs; Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below; Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot; Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3; Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling); Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot; Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue; Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold; Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us; Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.

VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

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2.1

All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.

2.2

The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

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Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.

No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue and web illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds of inaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring, margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from the illustration. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.

3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committee in relation to the Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate of Authenticity, you must provide us with copies of such correspondence no later than 7 days after you receive such correspondence.

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Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

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If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink.

Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

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Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested should exercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters.

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Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

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Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.

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On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com and Spink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. Buyers 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.

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Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7

Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

4.8

Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

4.9

Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

5.2

5.3

4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of Lot 4.14.1 Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem.

We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection.

Save as set out in clause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

4.14.2 No lot may be returned on account of condition if the condition was stated by a third party grading company (including, but not limited to PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG, PMG, WBG).

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AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other charges In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a fee of 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and a surcharge for paying by credit card.

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Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on the Buyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20% on the Buyer’s premium only.

VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.

Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.

Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.

Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

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Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.

Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment;

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5.10.2.3 when reselling the Lot, place a notice in our catalogue stating that you successfully purchased the Lot at auction but have subsequently failed to pay the Hammer Price of the Lot; or 5.10.2.4 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.10.3 If you fail to collect within fourteen days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required 5.10.3.1 to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply.

5.10.3.2 you will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

5.11 Uses of default information If you fail to make payment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions: 5.11.1 We reserve the right to refuse you the right to make bids for any future auction irrespective of whether previous defaults have been settled; and 5.11.2 You consent to us disclosing details of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms, which will include your name, address, nature of the default and the date of the default.

Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receive details of the default may rely on such information when deciding whether to enter into a transaction with you in the future.

5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and 5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims.

5.13.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you that a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you receive such evidence.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction.

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LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

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USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION 7.1 We will use the personal information you provide to us to: 7.1.1 process the bids you make on Lots (whether successful or otherwise) and other auction related services we provide; 7.1.2 process your payment relating to a successful purchase of a Lot; 7.1.3 arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which will include passing your details to shipping providers and, on overseas deliveries, to customs where they make enquiries regarding the Lot; 7.1.4 inform you about similar products or services that we provide, but you may stop receiving these at any time by contacting us.

7.2 In accordance with clause 4.2, you agree that we may pass your information to credit reference agencies and that they may keep a record of any search that they do.

7.3 In accordance with clause 5.11, you agree that where you default on making payment for a Lot in accordance with these terms and conditions we may disclose details of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms.

7.4 We are also working closely with third parties (including, for example, other auctioneers and live bidding platforms) and may receive information about you from them.

COPYRIGHT 8.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

8.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent.

VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.

Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

10 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

11 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business.

11.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 11.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 11.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses.

11.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

11.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

11.4 Waiver 11.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy.

11.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

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11.5 Law and Jurisdiction 11.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales.

11.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight

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EU

Rest of the World

Up to 1kg

£8 for any weight

£12

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£8 for any weight

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Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value

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£20

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Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT. i.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to UK VAT–registered businesses, the VAT on Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.

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Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’s premium.

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Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

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Imported and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. This VAT is payable on items imported from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.

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Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer outside of the EU.

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton Fernando Martínez 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 Tommy Chau COINS UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) Greg Cole Luke Mitchell CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber USA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) 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 (Special Consultant) WINES CHINA - Vincent Cleme 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 María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Hemel Thakore James Mayo 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 Madison Lang Finance & Administration Aleena Nieves Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith Luke Mitchell Madison Lang YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Angie Ihlofung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Gary Tan

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The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Speciallised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History The Leeward Islands, Bahamas and Turks Islands from the Vestey Collection David Tett’s Collection of Prisoner of War Mail in East Asia and Dutch East Indies Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Federico Borromeo Collection of Nevis Stamps and Postal History The “Robert Wallace” Collection of Great Britain Line Engraved East Africa from the Vestey Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale, including Latin America and Europe The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part IV Rhodesia Double Head Issue from the Vestey Collection The Neville Polakow FRPSL Collection of Northern Rhodesia The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale Western Australia from the Vestey Collection Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition

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The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Important Collection of Islamic and Indian Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

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The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

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COINS 15 November 2 December 3/4 December 17 January 27 January 25/26 March 1/2 July BANKNOTES 15 November 9/10 December 17 January 27 January 28/29/30 April 8/9 July MEDALS 20 November 23 April 23 July BONDS AND SHARES 15 28 17 28 31 28

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