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BANKNOTES

15/16/17 April World Banknotes London 1400817/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32015 July World Banknotes London 14009 21 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1117/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321 30 September World Banknotes London 14013 1/2 October World Banknotes London 14013 15 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS13

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STAMPS

14 April The Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Great Britain London 14020 29/30 April The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 14021 1 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 14021 10 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0814 May Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 14022 15 May The J. E. Safra Collection of Classic Great Britain Rarities,

Including 1840 One Penny Blacks, 1840 Two Penny Blues and the famousKing George V 1d. Tete Beche Pair London 14028

21 May The J. E. Safra 24c Inverted Jenny New York 14921-22 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 1487 June The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS107 June The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Lugano SW101318 June The “Garrison” Collection of New Guinea “G.R.I.” Surcharges London 1402319 June The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire, Part III London 1402710 July The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 1402410 September The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 1402520 September The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1220 September Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 14026

COINS

17/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 320 25/26 June Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14005 21 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1117/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32122/23 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14006 15 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS133/4 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14007

MEDALS

24 April Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1400124 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14002 20 November Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14003

BONDS AND SHARES

30 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 14016 7 June Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW101217/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32021 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1115 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1328 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 14017

AUTOGRAPHS

17/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32017/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321

WINES

18 April Château le Puy Charity Dinner & Wine Auction Tokyo SFW0619 April Silver Seal and Independent Bottlers Auction Hong Kong SFW0729 May An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW0831 July An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW09

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STAMPS

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CHINA - Anna LeeCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte DixTim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett

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BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

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CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin CheungORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

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UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

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Notes Concerning DescriptionsGUM: 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 removedpart original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hingedunmounted mint original gum as issuedunused without gum

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WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2014

Morning session commencing at 10.00 a.m. (Lots 1-548)

GREAT BRITAIN

POSTAL HISTORY, INCLUDING IRELAND

x1 1585 (12 Aug.) entire letter addressed to Bartholomew Corsini in London, withoutpostal markings, fine and a rare early letter. Photo £100-120

2 1674-1844, mail to or from England, to or through Holland, a well written up collectionon leaves, fifty-five entires or entire letters, including 1674 entire letter from the Hagueto London endorsed Couvert (sent under cover), 1709 (4 Aug.) entire letter fromLondon (with “L.L.” in circle handstamp) to the Hague, charged “12” on arrival, 1734entire letter with script “S.H.” in circle handstamp to Leyden, 1794 entire letter from theHague to London with rare treble rate of 2/6 in manuscript, 1811 (3 Aug.) entire letterfrom Paris to London with oval “SHIP LETTER/(crown)/PORTSMOUTH”, 1815 (1 June)entire letter from Sunderland to Schiedam with black oval “Brielle/Eng/Corrisp”, 1822entire letter from Boston to Schiedam, held in London for postage of 5/6d., 1829 entireletter from Amsterdam to London with framed “SHIP LETTER/GRAVESEND” on reverse,1832 (31 Aug.) entire letter from London to Schiedam sent on the first voyage of theSteamboat “Sir Edward Banks” with red script England/over Rotterdam across flap onreverse, 1832 entire letter from London to Schieden with red “GEZUIVERD” disinfectionhandstamp on front and script Engeland/over Brielle on the reverse, 1833 entire letterfrom Leith to Rotterdam with manuscript “Engeland Over Hellevoetsluis”, etc., strikesand condition chiefly good to fine. A most interesting lot. Photo £1,600-2,000

3 1697-1941, selection of entires/envelopes mostly written-up on album leaves including1697 Bishop mark, 1840 1d. (2), Mulready 1d. lettersheet addressed locally in London,various instructional markings some Scottish; also airmail range addressed to India. (60items) £300-400

4 1776-1892 collection of 184 pre-stamp or stampless entires or entire letters, housed intwo albums, contained in a carton, including 1794 with straight line “CARNARVON”, 1803with “FERRYBRIDGE/174”, 1812 with framed “COUPERFIFE” d.s., 1824 from Colombowith red framed “INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH”, 1827 Returned paid Letter wrapper,1827(2) with “EASDALE/PENNY POST”, 1839 with red Drummond St/2d. Paid, 1836 with“TAUNTON/30 JU 1836/PY POST”, 1861 with red “OFFICIAL PAID” d.s. and blueAdmiralty/Whitehall cachet, 1892 with red “OFFICIAL PAID” d.s. and blue Science andArt/Department cachet, etc., strikes and condition mixed £500-600

5 1777 (28 April) entire to London, endorsed “To 11⁄2oz. 2/-” deleted and replaced by “5/-”, black “BELFAST” handstamp, on reverse despatch and arrival Bishop marks; fineand early usage from Belfast £80-100

6 1785-1897, a group of nineteen covers/entires including pre-stamp 1785 to Ely withBishop mark, 1786 to Glasgow with Bishop mark in red, 1838 to London with“CUCKFIELD/PENNY POST”, and Surface-printed issues mainly to overseas destinations.Mostly fair to fine £200-300

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7 1787 (30 April) entire letter from Lurgan, carried privately to Dublin and put into themails there, with a very fine strike of the extremely rare Dublin “Horseshoe” Dockwratype “PENNY POST/12/PAID” very slightly overstruck by a fine “d/1” and with “M 2 M”(March 2nd. Morning) alongside; light vertical filing fold and some minor perimeterfaults. Fine and with interesting contents dealing with the improvement of lands and bogdrainage to prepare for turf cutting. A very rare entire, only three examples of this Horseshoemarking known. Photo £4,000-4,500

8 1788 (8 Aug.) entire letter to London with “BALLYMENA”, 1792 (19 Oct.) entire letter toBallymoney with “L.DERRY”, 1797 (30 Jan.) entire to London with large “BALLYMONEY”;filing folds but an impressive early trio in fine condition £60-80

9 1789 (11 Feb.) entire letter from Belfast to London, rated “2” in manuscript and with“W” in circle handstamp denoting a Window Letter, datestamps on reverse; centralvertical filing fold, fine £80-100

10 1790 entire letter from Derry to London, redirected to Uxbridge, endorsed “Not Paid”in red and with a variety of rate markings; 1792 entire letter to Belfast with on reverse twoserpentine “UXBRIDGE” handstamps; a fine pair £60-80

11 1790-1812 five entire letters (three are redirected) each with red “BELFAST” handstamp indifferent sizes from 28mm. to 43mm., a variety of manuscript rate markings; fine £100-120

12 1790 (1 May) entire letter Via Dublin to Cavendish Square with black “IRELAND” and red“BELFAST”, both superb strikes, rated “4” (deleted) and “10” in manuscript, arrivaldatestamp (4.5) on reverse; light filing fold through the handstamps and small tear at thetop, fine. A spectacular Irish rarity. Photo £250-300

13 1790 (22 June) entire letter from Belfast to London, without postal markings, endorsed“Pr the Hope/Cap. Lepper”; creases and closed tear in the address panel £40-50

14 1791 (13 Aug.) entire letter from Dublin to Bordeaux with black “POST/PAID/D” incircle and red London experimental double ring “PAID/AU/17/91” (1/29), slightlyunclear Bishop mark datestamp on reverse, very slight ink burning on the address panel,fine and scarce. Photo £200-250


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15 1794 (Dec. 31) entire letter from Bally Money to London, endorsed “by Dublin” and“Post Paid/Irish 4” , with fair red “Post/Paid/D” (Dublin) and fine London Paid arrivald.s. of 6 Jan. 1795; vertical filing fold clear of the markings, fine £80-100

16 1795 (19 Jan.) entire letter from Ballymoney with manuscript “Missent to Kings Langley”and “Not Bromley”, two strikes of an unrecorded “LANGLEY”, a variety of rate markings onthe front and datestamps on reverse; soiled and stained but a rare Berkshire cover £60-70

17 1795 (1 April) entire letter to Lincolns Inn Fields with red oval Penny Post Paiddatestamp and “W.O” (Westminster Office) in the same colour alongside; a trifle soiledbut rare £60-80

18 1797 (24 March) entire letter from Culmore to Cavendish Square, with “BALLYMONEY”handstamp, redirected to Briton (sic) and Brighthelmstone, one reverse curved“BRIGHTON” and the entire letter redirected, once more, to Uxbridge, a variety of ratemarks and datestamps on front and reverse, fine and most unusual £80-100

19 1799 (1 May) entire letter from York to Middlesex, redirected to Brighton, with “YORK”(unrecorded size) and very scarce serpentine “UXBRIDGE” on the front, a variety of ratemarkings, datestamps on reverse; fine £50-60

20 1799 (16 Nov.) entire letter from Dublin to London with a fine and clear strike of thelarge red “S/IRELAND”, rated in manuscript 1/4 (deleted) replaced by 8, on reverse smallDublin c.d.s.(18.11) and London “S/NOV/21/99”; fine and with fascinating contents,being an appeal for payment for the supply of malt and spiritous liquors to officers of theWest Yorkshire Regiment who made spurious promises of payment, the letter-writer nowbeing faced with imprisonment for debt to his employer. Photo £280-340

21 1800 (26 Jan.) entire letter to Uxbridge with “DEAL” handstamp, 1800 (23 Nov.) entireletter to Middlesex, redirected to Brighton with red Belfast on front and curved“WINDSOR” on reverse, 1801 (20 Jan.) entire letter from London to Brighton, redirectedto London with “BRIGHTON” handstamp; a variety of ratemarks and datestamps £60-80

22 1800 (22 Oct.) entire letter, endorsed “Adriana”, from Philadelphia to London,redirected to Brighton, with double ring oval “Ship Letter/(Crown)DEAL”, arrivaldatestamps on reverse; vertical filing fold, fine £50-60

23 1801 (21 Jan.) entire letter endorsed “Via Holyhead”, addressed to Brighton, with superb“S/IRELAND” (Sunday), rated “8” in manuscript, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse;a light vertical filing fold crosses the handstamp, but hardly detracts. Photo £300-350

24 1801 (23 Feb.) entire letter to Langley Park, Bucks, with, on reverse, a faint but readableLondon Late Fee c.d.s., filing folds (one through the mark); fine £60-80

25 1801 (5 March) entire letter from Dublin to London, redirected to Uxbridge with a veryfine red “IRELAND” handstamp, rated “8” in manuscript, arrival datestamps on reverse;fine. Photo £100-120

26 1803 (6 Sept.) entire letter to Campbeltown, endorsed Via Donaghadee, with superbdeep red “DUNDALK” (39x5mm.), originally rated “5” and re-rated 2/8, with recipientscost notation at upper left “Post 2/8/Canalling Mary Bond 6/total 3/2”; vertical filing foldclear of the markings, fine and a most unusual endorsement showing the charge for useof the Campbeltown and Macrihanish Canal on Kintyre. Photo £220-280

27 1803 (10 Dec.) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge, 1812 (9 Nov.) entireletter to London, redirected locally, both with red “BELFAST” handstamps and withdifferent inspectors handstamps (hollow and solid stars); each with filing folds but fine £50-60


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30 1805 (13 Dec.) entire letter to Edinburgh with red “BELFAST” and a superb strike of therare “POST PAID/Irish/British” (Willcocks E1587) in the same colour, completed by handwith 3d. Irish and 11d. British; unobtrusive vertical filing fold well clear of bothhandstamps, An outstanding and an important exhibition item. Photo £2,000-2,500

31 1808 (30 Dec.) entire with “Lh Rea/87” (contraction for Loughrea) mileage with a fine(for this) “Mermaid” datestamp on reverse; 1814 (17 Oct.) entire letter with“DERRY/112” mileage, 1815 (5 July) entire letter with “BALLYMENA/101” mileage, all exthe same correspondence to Uxbridge; fine strikes, filing folds but a rare trio £80-100

32 1810 (13 Dec.) entire letter to Coleraine with a good (for this) “FREE” Mermaiddatestamp on the front and Mermaid datestamp on reverse; vertical filing fold clear of themarkings, fine and scarce. Photo £120-150

33 1810 (15 Dec.) entire letter from Coleraine, endorsed By Dublin, to Langley Park, Bucks,with red “(Crown)/Free” overstruck by brown “Mermaid” datestamp (as usual, a poorimpression), red manuscript “Missent to Hayle” (?) and with Windsor/26 Mileagemarking; light vertical filing fold, fine and an unusual combination £150-180

34 1811 (14 Feb.) entire letter to London, redirected to Langley Park, Uxbridge with smallred “BELFAST” and black Inspectors Crown on the front, on reverse red “Mermaid”datestamp (as usual, a poor impression); a variety on manuscript rate markings, twovertical filing folds, fine £80-100


27A 1804 (8 May) entire letter to London with “BALLYMENA” and previously unrecorded“POST/PAID” in circle, both overstruck by red “PAID” datestamp, endorsed P 1/6 inmanuscript; vertical filing folds clear of the handstamps, fine and scarce £80-100

28 1805 (20 Feb.) entire letter to Colnbrook, with fine “BRISTOL/122” mileage marking onthe front and Bristol “8/PP/P” on reverse; filing fold affecting the mileage marking, fineand rare. Photo £100-120

29 1805 (6 April) entire letter to Brighton with “BRISTOL/122” mileage, 1805 (12 April)entire letter to Uxbridge with “MARLOW/55” mileage mark, manuscript rate marks; bothwith filing folds clear of the handstamps £50-60


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35 1811 (27 Aug.) entire from Dublin to Kilkenny, endorsed Free Cavendish with a finelydetailed strike of the double lined “Mermaid” Free datestamp in orange-brown with errorof date “1181” for “1811”; filing folds clear of the marking, fine and the only recordedexample of this error of date. Photo £240-280

36 1812 (11 April) entire letter from Belfast to London, redirected to Uxbridge, with red“BELFAST” and black “RETURNED FROM/BRIGHTON” (Willcocks & Jay SX214) and avariety of manuscript rate markings on the front, datestamps of 15 and 20 April on thereverse; vertical filing fold clear of the handstamps, fine and attractive. Photo £150-180

37 1812 (4 Nov.) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge, with red “BELFAST” onthe front and on reverse a good (for this) strike of the Dublin “Mermaid” opening wellfor display; vertical filing fold clear of the handstamps, fine £100-120

38 1812 (17 Nov.) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge with red “BELFAST” onthe front, on reverse fair Dublin “Mermaid” datestamp (across flap) and red “S” (Sunday)arrival d.s. (22.11); vertical filing fold clear of the handstamps, fine £60-80

39 1813 entire letter from Constantinople to London, on reverse (across flap) a fine strike of“SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/ROCHESTER” (Robertson S.3) and red London arrival (21.4);stains from disinfection at Stangate Creek, attractive and very rare. Photo £800-1,000

40 1815 (27 Feb.) and 1817 (1 Jan.) entire letters ex the same correspondence to Uxbridge,each with “KILREA/100” mileage marks, the second in red; filing folds, one through theblack handstamp, fine £50-60

41 1815 (18 Dec.) entire letter, with two enclosures, from Belfast to London, redirected toUxbridge, endorsed “1oz”, deleted and replaced by “Above 1oz.”, with red “BELFAST/80”mileage and “Above Privilege” handstamps in red, “Above Weight” handstamp in black, avariety of manuscript rate markings; some minor cover faults due to the enclosures, but aunique and important rarity. The “Above Privilege” marking only recorded in 1801, andthe “Above Weight” not previously recorded in black, and both handstamps very rare oncover. Photo £600-800

42 1816 (15 Jan.) and 1818 (19 Aug.) entire letters ex the same correspondence, the first toLondon, redirected to Brighton and the second to Uxbridge, each with “BELFAST/80”mileage markings, the first in red; superb strikes, filing folds clear of the handstamps, fine £50-60



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43 1816 (6 April) entire letter to London, redirected to Uxbridge with superb red“BELFAST/80” mileage mark overstruck by framed “Addl./1⁄2”, a variety of rate markingson the front and datestamps on reverse; light vertical filing fold clear of the handstamps,fine £100-120

44 1817 (11 Jan.) entire letter to London with “BELFAST/80” mileage marking, “POST PAID”in scroll and “PAID” tombstone datestamp, all in red; vertical filing fold clear of themarkings, fine, attractive and with interesting contents: “Honourable Sir with submissionwe take the freedom of writing to your honour concerning a troublesome matter...” (a tenant,who had forged bills, was apprehended and committed to gaol). Photo £200-250

45 1817 (10 Feb.) entire letter from Cork to New Hampshire, endorsed Nancy/ViaPhila/Capt. Gillilan, rated 201⁄2, red “SHIP” and “PHIL/26/APR” transit datestamp on thefront, on reverse Cove 22 Feby 1817/Received and forwarded by/Your obed Servt/JamesFitzpatrick; interesting contents relating to the sale of flax seeds and converting £1,000British to £1,100 Irish. A fine transatlantic letter and a fascinating piece of Irish postalhistory £80-100

46 1818 (1 Sept.) and 1827 (5 Aug.) entire letters ex the same correspondence, the first toLondon and redirected to Uxbridge, the second to Uxbridge, each with a fine strike of“BELFAST/80” circular mileage marks, the first a decorated type; filing folds clear of thehandstamps, fine £60-80

47 1819 (26 Jan.) entire letter to Uxbridge with “BELFAST/80” decorated mileage c.d.s., Notin “AXBRIDGE” and Missent to “WELLS.S/120” on the front, dated markings on reverse;light vertical filing fold just affecting the “AXBRIDGE” handstamp, fine. Photo £120-150

48 1819 (8 March) entire letter from Philadelphia to Liverpool, endorsed p.Ship Albion/NewYork with a good strike in red of the rare “NEWRY/SHIP LETTER” Spider type (RobertsonS.3) slightly overlapped by “(CROWN)/SHIP LETTER/DUBLIN” (Robertson S.3) d.s. (18.4);minor imperfections but a rare combination of Ship Letter markings with only twoexamples of the Newry Spider type recorded in red. Photo £1,200-1,500



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49 1820 (9 Oct.) entire letter to Roscrea, rated “8” in manuscript, with Dublin octagonal“PAID” in red, partly overstruck by a fine and crisp strike of the rare Crowned Garter“TAXES/WS” in red with day, month and year at the centre; fine and scarce. Photo £550-650

50 1825 (1 Dec.) entire letter to Limerick, with red Limerick/94 mileage d.s., rated “9”,redirected to Dublin, the rate mark deleted and replaced by “1/6”, on reverse oval withindents Dublin 2 O’clock marking, deleted by “zig-zag” handstamp, replaced by oval 12 O’clock marking struck over Dublin octagonal d.s.; fine and scarce. Photo £500-600

51 1826 (27 May) entire letter from Bath to Dublin, redirected to Castlecomer and thenback to Dublin, with manuscript Redirected to “CASTLECOMER/53” mileage, a variety ofrate markings, two “A” in Crown inspectors markings, red “T.OFF/POSTAGE TODUBLIN/NOT PAID”, a range of transit markings on reverse, including “BATH/***109***”;vertical filing fold, otherwise fine and an interesting entire. Photo £240-280

52 1827-96, selection of fifty six covers or cards, many ex the same correspondence toIreland, including 1835 with red framed “PUT IN AFTER/SIX O’CLOCK”, 1839 with redframed “PAID AT /LIVERPOOL”, receiving houses, paid markings, etc., mixed condition £100-150

53 1827-1935 collection housed in two black albums contained in a carton, ninety items,including 1840 1d. black on entires (5), 1841 entire letter to Beverley with red“PAID/AT/LEEDS” in oval and “1d”, advertising envelopes, Free letters or fronts withsignatures of, or addressed to B. Disreali, W. Gladstone, Lloyd George, Palmerston,Robert Peel, etc., chiefly good to fine £450-500

54 1827 (30 June) entire letter from London to Liege, endorsed Via Anvers and Chantillonde non valuer (Sample of no value), fair red “O POST PAID SHIP L O/(Crown)/LONDON”(Robertson S.47), rate markings, fine. Photo £250-300

55 1827 (31 Aug.), entire to the Archbishop of Tuam, with mifst to (missent to) andabbreviated “By.VARY/119” (Ballyvary, Co. Mayo) mileage handstamp and with“TAUM/98” mileage directly below, on reverse incomplete Mermaid d.s. in bright red;fine. The only recorded example of the abbreviated Ballyvary Mileage marking. Photo £220-280

56 1828 to 1832 four entires or entire letters, comprising 1828 handstamped “2” (deleted)and large “In All” and “4”, 1830 handstamped “2” (deleted) and small “In All” and “4”,1831 handstamped “3” (deleted) and “6” (faults), 1832 handstamped “3” (deleted) and“2”; three with additional T.P. markings, chiefly fine. A scarce and delightful study £200-250

57 1829 piece with imprinted “GENL. POST OFFICE IRELAND/RECD. A Letter with £.s.d.Postage/1829/22 day of Apl. 1829/Window Man” (value and date completed by hand);just touched at left and creased, nevertheless a fine example of the Window Man receiptof which very few examples are recorded. Photo £1,500-2,000

58 1829 (1 May) entire letter to Uxbridge with “KILREA/104” mileage mark (severelyunderinked, almost an albino strike), red datestamp on reverse; fine £40-50

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60 1830 (5 Aug.) entire letter from Belfast to Dublin, redirected to Belfast, with red“*BELFAST*” c.d.s. overstruck by a very fine strike of the extremely rare scalloped oval“POSTAGE TO DUBLIN/NOT PAID” (Willcocks ES1685) datestamp of 6 Aug.; a superbexhibition item. Photo £400-500

61 1831-58 selection of fifty-one entire letters, many from Ireland to England, a good varietyof markings with undated circular “BALBRIGGAN”, “BANDON” c.d.s., undated circular“DROMAHAGE”, red “DRUMCREE/43”, “DUNSHAUGHLIN”, “DUNLEER”, “KELLS”, “NAVAN”,blue “PAID AT/NAVAN”, “RATHANG”, “SUMMERHILL/20”, blue “STIRLING/PENNY POST”and with “Addl/1⁄2”, 1831 to Dublin, redirected to Dunsany Castle with “Mermaid”removed “FREE” (1A/35), 1832-34 three entires with double circle with Crown on top“FREE” (1A/37), 1835-37 twenty-three entires with single circle, with Crown breakingtop and time code at foot “FREE” (1A/38, 39, 41), etc., strikes and condition chieflygood to fine, many with interesting contents £250-300

62 1834 (7 Nov.) entire letter from Dublin to Genoa, redirected to Navan and then back toFlorence, with a wide variety of markings and endorsements, including “POSTAGE TOLONDON/NOT PAID” on the front, “NAVAN” and “POST PAID” on the reverse; fine. A muchtravelled and interesting entire. Photo £250-300

63 1835 (12 Feb.) entire letter to Dunsany Castle, redirected to Dublin, with Redirected at“DUNSHAUGHLIN”, on reverse “NAVAN” and red d.s.; fine and uncreased. Photo £80-100

64 1835 (7 March) entire letter from London to Dunsany Castle, redirected to Dublin withRedirected at “DUNSHAUGHLIN” on the front, on reverse red Charing Cross Maltese Crossand arrival markings of 9.3 and 11.3; very fine and uncreased. Photo £80-100

65 1835 (11 March) printed “Uniformity of Weights and Measures, Act 4 and 5 Will. IV.cap. 49” entire, addressed to Navan with red Lombard Street Maltese Cross d.s., “NAVAN”and Redirected at “DUNSHLAUGHLIN” on the front, red datestamps of 13.3. and 17.3 onreverse; fine and uncreased. Photo £100-120

66 1835 (27 March) entire letter from London to Dunsany Castle, with scalloped “SUN”(Sunday) 1/14, London “FREE” (30.3), Redirected at “DUNSHAUGHLIN”, “FREE” (singlecircle with time code at foot) (1A/41) of 2 April and another London “FREE” (4.4), allon the front; a trifle stained but uncreased and scarce. Photo £100-120

67 1837 (26 May) printed entire letter from Dublin to the House of Commons in London,with a superb strike in red of the rare Irish “FREE” single circle with time code “F”(forenoon) at foot (1A/40) and London “FREE” arrival; very fine. Photo £120-150

68 1838-1956 collection in small black album, forty-one items, mostly secretarial letters withRoyal connections, many on headed paper, including 1911 Admission ticket for theCoronation of George V, etc., mixed condition £200-250


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73 1844 (24 June) envelope, endorsed “prepaid”, with long enclosure, addressed to Surrey,with fine red circular “SLOUGH/PAID/1”, overstruck by Tombstone datestamp; smallsealed flap tear, fine. Photo £60-70

69 1839 (Oct. 20) four page entire letter from W.J. Curtiss, a Civil Engineer of BlackfriarsRoad, London, addressed to the Secretary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway,referring to a tragic accident on the line, when a child was killed, because the train couldnot brake in time, and then explaining, in some detail, a new system of applying brakes tothe train. With manuscript Mifsent to and double ring “STOCKTON” c.d.s (31.10), unclearframed red handstamp alongside, on reverse London d.s. (29.10) and intact black seal;light and unobtrusive vertical filing folds, fine and a letter of considerable historicalinterest especially for the Railway enthusiast. Photo £150-200

70 1840 (2 Jan.) entire letter from Rathfriland to Dublin, with manuscript “4” in black,backstamped with open Rathfriland d.s. (2.1) in dark green, and with double framedDublin arrival in orange for the next day (across flap); slight stains but the only recordedexample of the Uniform Fourpenny Post for Rathfriland. Photo £280-350

71 1841 (25 Aug.) entire letter with horizontal filing fold, on notepaper with printedheading North Midland Railway/ Engineers Office/Chesterfield”, addressed to Matlockand franked 1841 “Black Plate” 11 1d. red, NB (constant variety), cut into, tied byMaltese Cross cancellation; interesting contents relating to a dispute over who was liablefor the restoration of roads in the Cromford and Belper areas of Derbyshire £60-80



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74 1845 (2 March) entire from Maorim, British Guiana, to London, endorsed p Swordfishwith a fine strike of the fancy scroll “SHIP LETTER” and “2” in the same colour, deleted byDublin “zig zag” and replaced by handstruck “8”, on reverse Buncrana double ring d.s.in blue (opening well for exhibition), Dublin diamond transit (26.4) and London arrival(27.4); unobtrusive filing folds affecting the markings but still a most attractive and rareentire. Photo £1,600-2,000

75 1847 (6 Sept.) a single page letter, headed G.P.O., apologising for the delay in answeringa letter, signed Rowland Hill; fine. Photo £600-700

76 1856 (20 Feb.) hand coloured patriotic envelope, commemorating the Allied victories atAlma and Inkerman, with the flags of Great Britain, Turkey and France, franked perf. 1d.Stars, used from Bedworth to Coventry, datestamps of Bedworth, Nuneaton andCoventry on reverse; fine and scarce. Photo £400-500

x77 1858 (10 Nov.) envelope addressed to Rowland Hill, Secretary of the General PostOffice, with 1d. Stars neatly tied by Sunderland sideways duplex. Also 1873 (21 Oct.)cover front addressed to Belgrave Road, apparently in his hand and signed at foot,“Rowland Hill”. (2 covers) £600-700

78 1860 (4 Feb.) envelope, in the hand of Queen Victoria, addressed to Major General, theHon. Robert Bruce, Governor to the HRH Prince of Wales (Regiment) and endorsed atlower left The Queen, franked 1858-79 2d. Plate 8, AA, with Windor “890” duplexcancellation (year slug “06” or “60”), slight stains, mostly from the wax seal on thereverse; fine. Photo £200-250

x79 1861 (Sept.) front with part of top back flap, from Gottingen to Havana, endorsed Pr.Steamer via Haiti (Haiti deleted and replaced by United States), on reverse oval“FORWARDED BY/FRÜHLING & GÖSCHEN/London”, franked 1d. Stars, 2d. Plate 9 and1855-57 1/- with London “47” barred oval cancellations, a variety of rate markings,stained and fragile but extremely rare. Photo £300-400



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81 1879 John Field’s multicoloured calendar, franked 1870 1⁄2d. Plate 12, KJ, with NPBcancellation; folded and some perimeter faults, colourful and rare £80-100

82 1879 (3 Dec.) envelope from France to London, bearing 1858-79 1d. Plate 220 KF, LH,1870 1⁄2d. Plate 3 OS, initially uncancelled and with manuscript line and “O” to indicateinvalidity (as per U.P.U. regulations), with Dunkerque/nord c.d.s. and “T” in trianglealongside, on arrival in London, the stamps cancelled by three strikes of handstruck “2”and with London “AA/F.B/.DE 4/1879” c.d.s. alongside, subsequently charge 21⁄2d. for theremainder of the deficiency; light vertical crease, clear of the adhesives and a trifle soiled;fine. An extraordinary cover, and a probably unique usage. Photo £600-800

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84 1807 two page entire letter with a fine coloured engraving of a man approaching a younglady, playing a lute, surrounded by loving messages; with “2” handstamp, on reverse red12 O’Clock datestamp of 14 Feb. and with manuscript Refused. Believed to be the earliestrecorded ‘Refused’ Valentine. Photo £400-500

85 1816 two page letter sheet To be left at the Crown & Thistle, Monmouth and with uncleardatestamp, containing a hand coloured “mechanical” gentleman doffing his hat (notworking), fine and attractive £180-200

86 1817 two page embossed “Dobbs” handcoloured “cob web” lettersheet (addressed butnot posted) depicting a flower lifting to reveal Cupid delivering a letter, surrounded byloving messages, fine. Photo £220-250

87 1818 (10 Feb.) entire letter to Deptford with very scarce red flat topped “3” and black“Two Py Poft/Unpaid/Deptford” handstamps; the entire letter with a handwrittenValentine message concluding “.... I would not have troubled you with this Valentinebefore the day arrived but knowing it was the custom of some people to return them Ithought that you might be one of that number”. A small portion of the address panel andmost of the top flap missing, some strengthened splits and perimeter faults along thefolds, nevertheless a scarce early use of a Valentine asking to be reciprocated £120-150

88 1828 (12 March) a belated Valentine message, addressed to Miss C Corkram fromGeorge Norton, then Member of Parliament for Guildford, entire with red “Free”marking, enclosure with loving message and hand drawn cartoon of an Archer sending amessage to Caroline; a few creases and wrinkles and the enclosure rejoined, but anunusual use of the Free franking privilege £200-250

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

89 1829 (c.) two page entire letter addressed locally with manuscript 2 and on reverseundated “CHIPPENHAM/96” mileage marking, containing a part printed and partmanuscript Valentine; a few small splits around the folds, fine. Photo £270-300

90 1830 (c.) two cut-out “scissors work” Valentines, one a moth, the other a dove with asnake, both with loving messages, no postal connection but superb £180-200

91 1832 two page entire letter posted within London for local delivery with “3” handstampon front and red London datestamp of 28 Feb. on reverse, containing a comiclithographed hand coloured Valentine depicting a man on his knees before a lady;necessary folds and a few small perimeter faults, fine. Photo £180-200



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93 1836 (10 Feb.) entire letter addressed to Lanchester with a curious handwritten Valentinemessage and with hand made hearts and diamonds applied to the interior, endorsed “d.to Pay” and with light red framed “Sunderland/Penny Post” on the front and with doublering c.d.s. on reverse; soiled but rare. Photo £200-250

94 1836 two page letter sheet to Sussex with Brixton Hill/Py Post, red “PAID/18FE18/1838”and “G.B./PAID” in circle, red datestamp on reverse, containing an attractivehandcoloured Valentine depicting a young couple surrounded by flowers and doves; somefaults and the front panel stained. Rare £130-150

95 1837 “The Lover’s Wish” printed on silk and stitched across a panel from an Almanac £70-80

96 1842 (15 Feb.) hand coloured, embossed, paper lace Valentine with a loving message inthe form of an entire letter, locally addressed, bearing 1841-53 1d. tied by Maltese Crossand with Moneymore c.d.s. on reverse; most attractive and rare used from Ireland. Photo £200-250

97 1843 single page “I want to be married immediately” coloured letter sheet, depicting aseated gentleman writing a letter with Cupid whispering in his ear, franked 1841 1d. withMaltese Cross cancellation and blue “MONEYMORE” c.d.s. of 14 Feb. on reverse.Addressed to the same lady as the preceding lot. Fine. Photo £220-250

98 1844 two page letter sheet, franked 1841 1d. red with black Maltese Cross cancellation,with Paddington c.d.s. and red London d.s., both of 14 Feb. on reverse, containing ahand made and coloured Valentine, with message “Is thy heart from anguish free Dostthou ever think of me”, with a central panel depicting a dove carrying a letter, opening toreveal a small butterfly and flowers “cob web”, lifting to reveal a pierced heart; soiled ora trifle stained on the address panel but charming and rare. Photo £360-400

99 1844 two page latter sheet, franked 1841-53 1d. red with black Maltese Crosscancellation and with Liverpool c.d.s. of 21 Feb. on reverse, addressed locally, containingan attractive hand coloured paper lace Valentine depicting Cupid with a net huntingwinged hearts, soiled or stained on the front panel, some small splits around the folds, fineand attractive. Photo £450-500

100 1847-1900 five envelopes, mostly with accompanying cards, including 1853 plainenvelope with “John Windsor” card; 1870 plain envelope (no card) with a message to thepostman, also two Ladysmith siege cards (unused), mixed condition £90-100

101 1858 plain envelope with accompanying paper lace card, delicately coloured in silver, witha “Forget me not” verse printed on a silk panel, franked 1d. with Dublin duplexcancellation of 15 Feb.; fine £130-150

102 1859 plain envelope with accompanying “Kershaw & Son” paper lace card with appliqueflowers at the centre, to the same addressee as the previous lot and franked 1d. (2) withDublin duplex cancellations of 14 Feb.; fine £130-150

103 1866 plain envelope franked 2d. with London “74” duplex cancellation of 14 Feb.,addressed locally and with accompanying “mechanical” card depicting a young lady in herfinery, stared at by a boy and a whiskered gentleman; the envelope with faults and the carda trifle soiled and missing the cotton £90-100

104 1867 (13 Feb.) embossed paper lace Valentine envelope, decorated on both sides, locallyaddressed, bearing 1858 1d. Plate 96, tied by “583” duplex cancellation of Nottingham;stunning and rare. Photo £300-400

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106 Telegrams: 1875 (c.) “Cupid’s official Telegraphs”; 1880 (c.) “Lovers’ Marconi-Communication Company, Unlimited”; 1936, 1937, 1938 and 1964 (2) Post OfficeTelegrams with envelopes, also two later Greetings Telegrams with envelopes £100-120

107 1887 (19 Jan.) Post Office Notice “Foreign & Colonial Parcel Post. St. Valentine’s day.”Giving dates for posting abroad, fine and scarce £90-100

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108 “The Morning Chronicle”: 25 Feb. 1840, including page 1, columns 1, 2 and 3advertisements regarding “Her Majesty’s Mails by Steam to Vigo....”, envelopes for theUniform Penny Postage and a lost letter; red 1d. Newspaper Tax handstamp; fine £100-150

109 “The Morning Chronicle”: 30 June 1840, including on page 1, column 1 advertisementsfor “Her Majesty’s Mails by Steam to Vigo....”, page 2, colums 2 offering “Post Officeadhesive stamps, in any quantity....”, etc., red 1d. Newspaper Tax handstamp; fine £100-150

110 “The Morning Chronicle”: 9 July 1840, including page 1, column 1, advertisements forHer Maesty’s Mails by Steam to Vigo....”, “Post office adhesive stamps, in any quantity,twelve for 1/1d. .....”, red Newspaper tax stamp; fine £100-150

111 “The Morning Chronicle”: 18 July 1840, including page 1, column 4, advertisement“Post Office adhesive stamps in any quantity twelve for 1/1d........”, red Newspaper Taxstamp; fine £80-100

112 “The Morning Chronicle”: 9 Sept. 1840, including page 1, column 1 a notice “GeneralPost Office Sept. 2 1840/ Notice to the Public.... Alterations, &, in the Rates of Postage,&, have taken place.......” mentioning Members of Parliaments privileges, Soldiers andSailors letters, signed W.L. Maberly, 1d. red Newspaper tax handstamp; fine £150-200

113 “The Morning Chronicle”: 10 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 3 a notice “GeneralPost Office, December 1840, Notice to the Public - Registration of Letters - On and afterthe 6th. of January next a system of Registration will be adopted...... and giving details,signed W.L. Maberly, red 1d. Newspaper tax handstamp; fine £150-200

114 “The Morning Chronicle”: 16 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 3, a notice “FiftyPounds Reward. - Whereas, Samuel Lloyd, late a clerk in the Post Office ofAshburton...has absconded on a charge of Felony....” signed W.L. Maberly, red 1d.Newspaper tax stamp, also various advertisements for envelopes; fine £100-150

115 “The Morning Chronicle”: 22 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 2 “Caution. - Theletters addressed to the Bank of Manchester having this morning been delivered by oneof the clerks at the Post Office to some individual not authorised to receive them, thePublic are hereby cautioned against receiving from strangers any Notes or Bills, as theletters probably contained remittances..........”, column 3 advertisement for the “RoyalMail Steam-Packet Company”, red 1d. Newspaper Tax handstamp; fine £100-150

116 “The Morning Chronicle”: 23 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 3 “Caution. - Theletters addressed to the Bank of Manchester having this morning been delivered by oneof the clerks at the Post Office to some individual not authorised to receive them, thePublic are hereby cautioned against receiving from strangers any Notes or Bills, as theletters probably contained remittances..........”, red 1d. Newspaper Tax handstamp, fine £100-150

117 “The Morning Chronicle”: 24 Dec. 1840, including page 1, column 2 “Caution. - Theletters addressed to the Bank of Manchester having this morning been delivered by oneof the clerks at the Post Office to some individual not authorised to receive them, thePublic are hereby cautioned against receiving from strangers any Notes or Bills, as theletters probably contained remittances.........”, red 1d. Newspaper tax handstamp, fine £100-150

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119 Stereo missing: Addressed to Havre, red Maltese Cross cancellation, London datestampof 30 May 1840 on reverse; a little stained £100-150

120 Stereo missing: Addressed to Hereford, with black “Redland/Penny Post” handstamp, redMaltese Cross cancellation and two strikes of “BRISTOL/27 AU 1840/Py POST” in the samecolour; a few minor perimeter faults; fine. Photo £100-150

121 Stereo obscured: Used to Thetford, dated 20 Nov. 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellation,Lyn dated marking on the front; small surface rub on the front £100-150

122 A2, A5, A11, A15, A24 and A64 (2), unused, mixed condition £200-250

123 A2, addressed to Devon, black Maltese Cross cancellation, London datestamp of 25March 1841 on reverse; fine £150-200

124 A2 with Atlas Assurance Company advertisement (92 Cheapside, 10th Oct. 1840 andClaims paid table with 11 lines, MA103b), addressed to Somerset, black Maltese Crosscancellation and with Lombard St. Maltese Cross datestamp of 2 July 1841 on reverse;small internal paper split, fine. Photo £200-250

125 A6 and A66, unused, fine and unfolded £150-200

126 A6, dated 11 June 1841, addressed to Carlisle, black Maltese Cross cancellation, Carlislesingle ring datestamp on the front and blue Penrith single ring d.s. on reverse; lighthorizontal filing crease, fine £100-150

127 A7, A9, A67 and another with stereo obscured, all with red Maltese Cross cancellations;faults £150-200

128 A9, A17 and A22, fine unused, folded £150-200

129 A11, dated Sept. 4 1841, addressed to London, black Maltese Cross cancellation,Fevershan d.s. on reverse; light horizontal filing fold, fine £120-150

130 A25, dated 14 April 1841, addressed to Shropshire, black Maltese Cross cancellation,double ring Wellington Salop d.s. on reverse; small central spike hole backed by paper,fine £100-120

131 A25, A26 and another with stereo obscured, used, black Maltese Cross cancellations;some faults £150-200

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133 A54, dated 28 Oct. 1842, addressed to Leeds, black Maltese Cross cancellation withdouble ring “MORE/TO/PAY” and double ring Leeds d.s. (20.10) on the front, Londond.s. on reverse; horizontal filing folds, fine. Photo £150-200

134 A68, with John Richards and Company advertisement (with Mirror of Parliament at topleft and Charnock’s Story’s Laws at bottom right, MA467b), dated 28 April 1841,addressed to Liverpool, central and crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; a trifle soiled,fine. Photo £250-300

135 A232 (forme 6) with British and Foreign School Society advertisement with J. Rider,Printer, 14 Bartholomew Close at foot, MA415b), addressed to North Wales, dated 23 Oct. 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellation and red “P1” on the front; soiled and smallfaults but rare. Photo £200-250

136 A254 (forme 5) with The Economic Life Assurance Society advertisement (middle left9thly, top right Directors Edgar, Gordon, middle Agent at Norwich, MA115b),addressed to Essex, dated 3 Nov. 1841, black Maltese Cross cancellation; a few smallfaults but scarce. Photo £150-200

137 A255 (forme 5) with blue Envelope Office advertisement with Platow’s Patented CoffeeUrn at left and Total Number Circulated 140,000, MA9 (unrecorded type), dated 16 Nov. 1841, addressed to St. Neots, black Maltese Cross cancellation and red doublering d.s. (17.11) on the front; small tear into the design at top, otherwise fine and scarce.Photo £200-250

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138 A137, A142, A144, A163, A166, A177, A181 and A189, the last unused, the othersused, A137 with Black Maltese Crosss cancellation and Monk Wearmouth/Penny Post, theothers cancelled in red; some faults, also two fronts £350-400

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141 A173, dated 7 Dec. 1840, addressed to Ashford, red Maltese Cross cancellation at right,well clear of Britannia, double ring Hythe d.s. on reverse; light vertical filing fold and atrifle soiled, fine. Photo £150-200

142 A174, addressed to St. Albans and re-addressed to Barnet, red Maltese Cross cancellation,undated red SILSOH on reverse, vertical filing fold on reverse, fine £120-150

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143 a97, a98 and a105, unused, two first two good, the last stained and faults £100-150

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144 a195, a202 and a203, unused, some faults, a209 with London “55” barred ovalcancellation, faults, mostly on the reverse £150-200

145 a197, addressed to Thomas Butcher, Banker of Tring, and with fine red wax “D&T” sealon the reverse, distorted black Maltese Cross cancellation, applied just to the right ofBritannia, London Maltese Cross datestamp on reverse; some creasing on the reverse,probably due to enclosures, but very fine and remarkably fresh. Rare. Photo £800-1,000

146 a202, another addressed to Thomas Butcher of Tring, with red wax “D&T” seal on thereverse, black Maltese Cross cancellation applied well to the right of Britannia, LombardSt. Maltese Cross d.s. (12 March 1842) and double ring Tring (12.3) arrival markings onthe reverse; uncreased, very fine and fresh. A wonderful example. Photo £800-1,000

147 a208, another ex the Butcher correspondence to Tring, with red wax “D&T” seal onreverse, superb central black Maltese Cross cancellation, Lombard St. Maltese Cross (8 July 1842) and double ring Tring arrival (9.7) arrival marking on reverse; fine anduncreased. An outstanding example. Photo £800-1,000

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x148 House of Commons 1d., fronts dated 21 Feb. and 29 April 1840, two distinct settings ofthe inscription; faults. Specialised PE9 £250-300

149 K. Pearsall’s contemporary hand-drawn reproduction of the One Penny lettersheet onthick wove paper, without any attempt at caricature; trivial edgewear, fine and believed tobe unique. A remarkable piece. Photo £1,000-1,200

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

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

150 Pitman’s phonography envelope, the original artwork in pencil on envelope withembossed seal “HEWITT/WINE MERCHANT/LICHFIELD” on reverse, inscribed “PitmansPhonography is easily learned, is as legible as longhand, and is written 4 to 6 times as swiftly(the above follows in phonography)..... J.H.N. member of the phonetic society, my certifiedteacher, will give lessons gratuitously through the post”, fine. Most attractive and animportant new discovery. Photo £300-400

x151 Intemperance Envelope (J. Valentine): 1869 (28 Dec.) envelope to Plymouth bearing1864 1d. plate 110, FH, tied by Launceston “430” duplex (error of date reading 96 for69), with Plymouth arrival on the reverse; a little roughly opened but still good to fine.These envelopes are scarce used. Photo £600-700

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

152 1891 (21 Aug.) large envelope to Saltburn showing a series of illustrations of ashipwrecked pig being chased and, eventually eaten, by natives; the reverse showing agroup of flags and banners; bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Scarborough duplex with thearrival datestamp on the reverse. Some soiling and peripheral faults. Photo £120-150


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153 1891 (13 Nov.) hand-drawn envelope to Saltburn featuring a sea scene in fancy framewith two iron ships with sailing ships in the background; bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied byScarborough “693” duplex with arrival backstamp. Some peripheral tears, soiling andtone spots. Photo £80-100

154 1893 (9 Oct.) large envelope to Saltburn featuring six different heraldry designs bearingon the reverse, 1881 1d. lilac tied by hooded London c.d.s. with the arrival duplexalongside; some soiling. Colourful £150-180

155 1893 (1 Nov.) large envelope to Saltburn featuring hand-drawn Noah’s ark with comicanimals including a rhinoceros with toothache and camels carrying baskets of monkeys;bearing 1881 1d. lilac and 1887 1⁄2d. vermilion tied by large, double ring, London c.d.s.;some soiling, particularly at foot. A charming envelope. Photo £180-200

156 1894 (3 Sept.) handpainted envelope to Saltburn with the legend “Despatching ForeignMails” illustrating various native tribesmen with spears despatching a group of westernmen in top hat and tails, one already in the cooking pot; with further pen and inkillustrations on the reverse; bearing pair of 1887 1⁄2d. vermilion tied by Stoke Newingtonsquared circle. Some soiling. Photo £150-180

1839 TENDER ESSAYS

x157 E Charles Whiting: Beaufort House 1d. essay number 10 with typically small margins. Fine.Photo £650-700

x158 E James Chalmers: 2d. essay in red on white (defective) also 1d. reprint strip of five in redon yellow gummed paper £100-120


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x159 E 1936 reprint of the 1849 Perkins, Bacon trial sheet of engine turned backgrounds inmauve; two punch holes at side; fine £300-400

x162 +P 1d. state 3, in Prussian blue, [5-10] in a lower left corner block of four with widemargins; some light paper ageing. A fine and rare block. Specialised DP20b. Photo £7,000-8,000

PROVENANCE:Hassan Shaida, February 1992

“Rainbow” Colour Trials

x160 P 1d. State 2; in lilac-pink on white paper dipped in prussiate of potash, large even marginsall round; fine and showing the distinct ivory head on the reverse. Specialised DP20a,£4,500. Photo £1,200-1,400

x161 P 1d. state 3, in red-brown on wove paper dipped in prussiate of potash, [1-2] top leftcorner pair showing extremely large margins with a significant patch of white paper on theedge of the chemical dipping; some light creasing does not detract from this impressivepiece. Specialised DP20a. Photo £4,000-5,000


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x163 P 1d. state 2, in dark olive-green on thick, bluish laid paper, [1] with manuscript “Plain”written in the top margin; some trivial paper wrinkling in the corner margin does notdetract from this stunning proof. Specialised DP20d. Photo £3,500-4,000

164 P 1d. state 2, in dark olive green on thick bluish laid paper, from the top of the sheet with“Laid Pap...” written in the margin and with good margins other sides; fine. R.P.S.Certificate (1968). Specialised DP20d, Photo £2,000-2,500

1871 Ormond Hill Proofs

x165 P Late Impression from the One Penny Die II Proof with reversed “NEW” and “3” in blackon thin white paper; some overall soiling and there is thin under the “3”. SpecialisedDP29, £42,000. Photo £8,000-10,000

1867 Paris Exhibition

x166 P + 1d. plate 103, AE-BF top margin block of four in black on soft card showing the margin inscription, small to large margins; some surface rubbing down the right margin.An attractive positional multiple. Specialised DP38, £12,000. Photo £6,000-7,000


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x167 P 2d. blue, good to large margins and showing the vertical line in the lower right corner of[10]. Specialised DP43, £1,800. Photo £850-900

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x168 E 1850 1d. in black, imperforate, part original gum; just touched to large margins; smallthin at top. Specialised DP71 (2), £4,500. Photo £1,000-1,200

169 E –– 1d., imperforate in black, horizontal pair with original gum, close to large margins allround, small thinning but otherwise exceptionally fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate(1965). Specialised DP71(2), £9,000. Photo £2,000-2,500

1840 ONE PENNY BLACK

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170 AE-BF (AE double letter E) block of four, AE and AF touched, margins other sides, tiedby red Maltese Cross cancellations, to long, entire letter, dated 20 July 1840, addressedto Edinburgh, red boxed CUPERFIFE datestamp; vertical filing fold affecting AE and AF,the entire, despite small faults an attractive and very rare block. Photo £2,500-3,000

171 BE, unused without gum, good to large margins all round; a beautiful impression andexceptionally fresh. Specialised AS1, £18,000. Photo £2,000-2,500

172 FD, large to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire,dated 22 May 1840, originally posted as a paid letter with manuscript “1”, addressed toSuffolk and with double ring Cambridge d.s. on the front, redirected to London and the1d. applied, with red Newmarket (23.5) d.s., London arrival (25.5) on reverse; fine anda stunning cover of exhibition quality. R.P.S. Certificate (2010). Photo £1,000-1,200

173 FE, matched with Plate 1b and 1d. red Plate 1b, close to large margins all round, theblacks with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the red cancelled in black, a fine trio. Photo £400-500

174 FK-FL horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Crosscancellations on large part entire, dated 12 May 1840, addressed to Sheffield; verticalfiling fold clear of the adhesive, the contents of the letter have been crossed throughwhich shows on the front. A fine pair. Photo £250-300

175 GG, matched with Plate 1b and 1d. red Plate 1b, good to large margins all round, theblacks with red Maltese Cross cancellations, the red cancelled in black; a fine trio. Photo £400-500

176 GG and SF, grey black shades showing moderate Plate wear, close to large margins allround, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on long entire, dated 27 May 1840, fromLeeds to Dublin; the entire folded and with faults, the adhesives fine £200-250

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177 GI (double letter I), a delicate early impression, large to very large margins all round,complete, upright and central red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. An exceptionalexample. Photo £250-300

178 HJ-HK horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Crosscancellations to entire letter, dated 15 June 1840, addressed to Basingstoke, LombardStreet Maltese Cross datestamp on reverse; the entire refolded and with horizontal filingfold affecting the pair £150-200

x179 IF, IG (just joined at top) and JE-JF pair, in a deep shade, good to very large margins all round, tied by light strikes of a light, watery red Maltese Cross to part cover, dated 29 May 1840, the reverse with Glasgow despatch and Edinburgh c.d.s. The piece withfolding creases but the adhesives are fine. An unusual May date cover. Photo £1,500-1,800

180 JD-JE horizontal pair, JD just touched at lower left, good to large margins other sides,black Maltese Cross cancellations; JE with a trace of a diagonal corner crease, otherwisefine and scarce. Photo £200-250

181 KE, good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by a red Maltese Cross in avermilion shade; stunning. Photo £200-250

182 LB, matched with Plate 1b and “Black” Plate 1b, all with good to large margins all round,Plate 1a on piece, the others on entire or entire letter; fine. A scarce and attractive trio £400-450

183 LI-LL horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Crosscancellations; faults but good appearance and scarce. Photo £350-400

184 MA-MD horizontal strip of four showing moderate Plate wear, good to large marginsall round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, creases affecting MD; fine and attractive. Photo £1,000-1,200

185 MB, good to very large margins all round, tied by a red Maltese Cross in an orange-pinkshade, to entire letter, dated 20 May 1840, from Chelmsford to Fenchurch Street, withdespatch d.s. in the same colour on reverse; light pressed filing fold at top, crossing theadhesive, and a small portion of the front of the entire has been replaced, otherwise fineand a most attractive May date cover. Specialised A1th, £2,800. Photo £400-500

186 MJ, grey-black shade (very worn impression), good to large margins all round and tied bycrisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade, to entire letter, dated 27 May1840, ex the Fox Brothers correspondence, addressed to Wellington, superb Tauntondouble ring c.d.s. on the obverse; filing folds clear of the adhesive, very fine and a mostattractive May date entire. Photo £800-1,000

187 OA, original Plate 1a re-entry, large margins, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation(scarce on this Plate) to entire (no side flaps), dated 16 Nov. 1840, addressed to LincolnsInn Fields with faint Bishops Gate Within on the front, red datestamp on reverse; verticalfiling fold well clear of the adhesive, some splits along the fold strengthened by archivaltape. A rare entire demonstrating experimental use of the black Maltese Cross. Photo £500-600

188 PK, matched with Plate 1b and 1d. red Plate 1b, good to large margins all round, theblack cancelled in red, the red with black Maltese Cross; Plate 1a sightly thinned,otherwise a fine trio. Photo £400-500

189 QD-QF horizontal strip of three, QD touched at upper left, good to large marginsother sides, used with Plate 2 RD, margins all round, tied by red Maltese Crosscancellations on entire letter, dated 8 May 1840 from Doctors Commons; horizontalfiling fold at foot, well clear of the adhesives; fine and scarce early usage and combinationof different Plates. Photo £3,000-3,500

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190 RB-RC (moderate Plate wear) and TA-TB horizontal pairs, close to large margins allround, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fair to fine £250-300

191 RF-RI (RI double letter I) horizontal strip of four, RG touched at foot, good to largemargins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations; horizontal crease at top and RI torn.Nevertheless and attractive and scarce strip from this Plate. Photo £300-350

192 RK-RL (RL no Ray flaw) horizontal pair on blueté paper and showing moderate Platewear, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; small wrinkleaffecting RL and each with small thin. Photo £100-150

193 SB-SC horizontal pair, close to large margins all round and showing a trace of theadjoining stamp at upper left, black crisp Maltese Cross cancellations; SB with diagonalcorner creases, otherwise fine. Photo £250-300

194 SG-SL horizontal strip of four showing moderate Plate wear, good to large margins allround, light red Maltese Cross cancellations; creases affecting SG and SJ, fine appearanceand scarce. Photo £500-600

195 + SI-TJ block of four, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations;diagonal crease affects three stamps, otherwise fine, an attractive and rare block from thisPlate. Photo £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:M. Burrus, October 1963

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196 AC-DC vertical strip of four, close to good margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations; creases, otherwise fine and a scarce strip. Photo £300-400

197 AD-AE (AE double letter E), EC-ED, HF-HG and HI-HJ horizontal pairs, red MalteseCross cancellations, HG cut into at foot, otherwise close to good margins all round, somefaults £250-300

198 AI-BI vertical pair, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations;small wrinkle affecting AI, fine. Photo £150-200

199 BF-BG horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations;a trifle soiled. Photo £250-300

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200 B BG-CI (BH recut corners) block of six (3x2), good to large margins all round, redMaltese Cross cancellations; BG and CG affected by vertical crease, thins affecting threestamps, fine appearance and an exceptionally rare block. Photo £3,000-3,500

201 CC-CD (CD double letter D) horizontal pair, close to large margins all round andshowing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, light red Maltese Crosscancellations; fine. Photo £250-300

202 CC and DH (roller flaw), DD touched at left, otherwise good margins all round,cancelled by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 26 April 1841, blackboxed BEAULY arrival datestamp on the front, vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives,fine £200-250

203 CE, good to large margins all round, just tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter, dated18 Sept. 1840, on reverse Stranraer c.d.s.; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive,fine. Photo £150-200

204 CF-CI (CF burr rubs) horizontal strip of four, CI touched at foot, good to largemargins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 27 March1841, addressed to Inveraray, red boxed Campletown datestamp (unclear) on reverse,vertical filing fold affecting CF, otherwise fine. Quite attractive and scarce. Photo £400-500PROVENANCE:Robson Lowe sale, December 1970

205 CI-CL (CL non-coincident re-entry) horizontal strip of four, touched to large margins,crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations; attractive. Photo £200-250

206 + DA-EB (DB roller flaw) block of four, good to large margins all round, red MalteseCross cancellations; creased and repaired, fine appearance. Photo £800-1,000

207 EC and Plate 2 KA, close to large margins, on piece with red Maltese Cross cancellations,KA small surface scrape at lower left; fine £150-200

208 EC-ED horizontal pair, ED just touched at top, close to large margins other sides, tiedby red Maltese Cross cancellations to entire letter, dated 9 Aug. 1840, addressed toFarnham, redirected on arrival and additionally franked Plate 1b CF (margins all round)and CI (touched or cut into at places); semicircular Farnham d.s. (12.8) on the front anda variety of datestamps on reverse. An unusual redirected double weight entire. Photo £400-500

209 EI, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire (sidepanels missing), dated 10 Aug. 1840, addressed to Worcester, double ring York d.s. onreverse; filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine. Photo £150-180

210 EL, good to large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo £100-150

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211 FI-FJ (FI double letter F) and FK-FL horizontal pairs, FL just touched at right,otherwise good to large margins all round, FI showing portion of the adjoining stamp atfoot, on piece (to which they may not belong) with red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine.Photo £400-450

212 GH, large even margins, central, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-redshade; fine and attractive. Photo £150-200

213 HA-HB (HB original Plate 1a re-entry) horizontal pair, close to good margins all round,black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo £200-250

214 HD-HI (HD original Plate 1a re-entry) horizontal strip of six, close at places but clearat top and with good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations, HDcreased, HI tiny thin, otherwise fine and a rare strip. Photo £1,000-1,200

215 HJ-HL (HK non-coincident re-entry, HL recut sideline and corners) horizontal strip ofthree, close but clear at right, large margins other sides, creased between HJ and HK, HJwith pinhole, otherwise fine. Photo £400-500

216 IF, used with Plate 6 AF, AG and HK, two a little cut into, tied by black Maltese Crosscancellations on piece; fine and an unusual piece. Photo £400-500

217 IJ-IK (IJ recut sidelines) horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, tied to smallpiece (lifted and hinged to place) by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, scissors cut inthe margin at top; fine and attractive. Photo £200-250

218 IK, large margins, fine impression, tied by a light red Maltese Cross cancellation, whichleaves the Queen’s profile almost untouched, to entire, dated 25 Oct. 1840 fromShoreham to London, framed “No. 1” below the adhesive and dated markings on thereverse; filing folds well clear of the adhesive, fine and attractive. Photo £250-300

219 KA, good to very large margins all round, crisp and practically complete red Maltese Crosscancellation; very fine and highly appealing. Photo £200-250

220 LA-LC (LA and LB recut side lines) horizontal strip of three, large margins all round,red Maltese Cross cancellations in an orange-red shade; fine. Photo £500-600

221 LG-LH and ME-MF (ME recut sidelines, MF double letter F) horizontal pairs, LH cutinto at foot, good to large margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations tolong, refolded entire letter, dated 10 July 1840, from London to Stone; ME with smallwrinkle, vertical filing folds clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo £500-700

222 LH-LK horizontal strip of four, LH just touched at top left, good to large marginsother sides and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by light red MalteseCross cancellations (lifted and hinged to place) on entire (no side flaps), dated 17 Nov.1840, addressed to Bury, double ring Chester c.d.s. on reverse across flap, fine andattractive. Hunziker Certificate (1964). Photo £600-800

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223 MA-MB, PG-PH (PG constant variety), RB-RC (RB recut side lines) and TB-TC (TCrecut side lines) horizontal pairs, the first with black, the others with red Maltese Crosscancellations, MA cut into at lower left, otherwise close to large margins, some faults £250-300

224 ML, good to very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; diagonalwrinkles hardly detracting, fine. Photo £150-200

225 ML, good to huge margins all sides, tied by a bold red Maltese Cross in a scarlet shade,and with New Buckenham/Penny Post additionally tying the stamp, to entire letter, dated5 June 1840, addressed to Norwich, on reverse red ATTLEBOROUGH and black NORWICHdatestamps; filing folds clear of the adhesive; fine and a most attractive entire. Photo £600-800

226 ND-NG, NH-NK (ND, NE, NF, NG, NI and NJ retouched check letters, NG also non-coincident re-entry) two horizontal strips of four, margins all round, tied by blackMaltese Cross cancellations to piece dated 24 April 1841; wrinkle affecting NK, otherwisefine and an impressive and extremely rare piece. Photo £2,000-2,500


227 OC-RC (PC recut side lines) vertical strip of four, good to large margins all round, crispblack Maltese Cross cancellations, fine and an attractive multiple. Photo £800-1,000

228 PI-PL (PJ and PK retouched check letters) horizontal strip of four, PK very close at footbut good to large margins other sides, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellations onentire, dated 9 Feb. 1841, addressed to Bromley, double ring DONCASTER c.d.s. on thefront, fine. Photo £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Robson Lowe sale, January 1967

229 QD-QE (QD burr rubs) horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, red MalteseCross cancellations; fine. Photo £250-300

230 QE-QF (QF burr rubs and recut side lines) horizontal pair, good to large margins allround, red Maltese Cross cancellations; vertical crease between, fine. Photo £200-250

231 QF-RF (RF recut sidelines) vertical pair, QF cut into at left, good to large margins othersides and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, tied by crisp red Maltese Crosscancellations on long entire letter, dated 4 Oct. 1840, addressed to Ludlow, double ringWINGHAM c.d.s. on reverse; the entire letter folded out of shape, fine. Photo £300-400

232 QK-QL (QL non-coincident re-entry) horizontal pair, very close at upper right, good tolarge margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 30 March 1841, addressed to London, red Glasgow c.d.s. on reverse; fine. Photo £200-250



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234 RC-RH (RD and RF recut side-lines, RE burr rubs) horizontal strip of six, RC touchedat left, close to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations, creases affectingRD and RG, fine and a rare multiple. Photo £1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:Robson Lowe Sale, January 1967

235 RJ, good to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross and straight line“Charing Cross” to envelope, dated 7 Nov. 1840, addressed to Lancaster Place, redLondon datestamp on reverse; fine. A rare envelope with “Charing Cross” cancelling thestamp and displaying experimental use of the black Maltese Cross. Photo £600-700

236 RK, RJ, used with Plate 6 LE on entire dated Oct. 1840, addressed to Lancashire; RKand LE touched or cut into at left, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations, filing fold clearof the adhesives, a few faults but RJ fine £200-250

237 TG-TJ horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round and showing a trace ofthe adjoining stamp at left, tied by light red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter,dated 1 July 1840, from Dumfries to Kirkculdbright; boxed datestamp on reverse, centralfiling fold strengthened by archival tape; fine and rare. Photo £1,500-2,000

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238 AA-AB horizontal pair, close or just touched at upper left, good to large margins othersides, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire, dated 20 May 1841, addressedto London, BURTON ON TRENT c.d.s. on reverse, light vertical filing fold through AB, fine.Photo £200-250

239 AG, large margins and showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and right, tied by redMaltese Cross cancellation, in a reddish-orange shade, on envelope, dated 24 Sept. 1840,addressed to Montrose, on reverse red boxed Arbroath d.s., opening well for display;small portion of one of the flaps missing, otherwise fine and most attractive. Photo £500-600

240 BE, good to large margins all round, tied by two strikes of a red Maltese Crosscancellation, in a vermilion shade, to entire letter, addressed to Halesworth, dated 13 July1840, cancellation, with double ring Beccles d.s. in the same colour on reverse; a smallportion of the reverse of the entire has been cut out and replaced, nevertheless a fine,clean and uncreased cover. Photo £300-350

241 BI-BJ horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied by crisp black Maltese Crosscancellations, on entire, dated 25 Feb. 1841, addressed to Dornock, boxed THURSOdatestamp on reverse; fine. Photo £300-400


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242 + CF-DG (DG double letter G) block of four, CG close or just touched at upper right,good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. A rare block.Photo £2,000-2,500

243 DA-DB, JK-JL and SF-SG, horizontal pairs, DA cut into at foot, otherwise margins allround, the first two with red and the last with black Maltese Cross cancellations, fair togood £300-350

244 DH-DI horizontal pair close to large margins all round, tied by crisp red Maltese Crosscancellations, on entire letter, dated 9 July 1841, addressed to London; the entire letterslightly refolded, fine. Photo £300-350

245 EE-EL horizontal strip of eight, a little touched or cut into at places, EI defective, tiedby red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 5 June 1840, STRATFORD STONEYc.d.s. on reverse, vertical filing folds affecting EH and EJ. A rare and impressive multiple.Photo £4,000-5,000

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247 GL, good to very large margins all round, crisp, upright and practically complete redMaltese Cross cancellation; very fine. Photo £200-250

248 IH-IK horizontal strip of four, large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations,creased and thinned, good appearance and scarce. Photo £400-500

PROVENANCE:Robson Lowe sale, April 1969

249 + JG-KH block of four, JH very close or touched at right, otherwise good to large marginsall round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, horizontal creases, good appearance and ascarce block. Photo £2,000-2,500

250 JG-JL horizontal strip of six, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations, sound and uncreased. A rare strip. Photo £2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:Robson Lowe sale, March 1962

251 + KA-LB block of four, LA touched at foot, close at left, good margins other sides, redMaltese Cross cancellations, horizontal crease affecting the upper pair, otherwise fine andattractive. Photo £2,000-2,500

252 KE-KH (KE double letter E) horizontal strip of four, margins all round, red MalteseCross cancellations, scissors cut between KF and KG, KH with small tear at top, scarce.Photo £350-400

253 LE-MG (LE constant variety, ME double letter M) block of six (3x2), touched orslightly cut into at places, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on long entire letter,dated 7 Dec. 1840, from Birmingham to Gloucester; the entire strengthened along thefolds and some faults, nevertheless a rare and impressive multiple. Photo £3,000-4,000


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255 MB-PB (PB recut letter squares) vertical strip of four, good to large margins all round,red Maltese Cross cancellations, creased between NB and OB, fine. Photo £300-350

256 MC, good to large margins all round, crisp, upright and central red Maltese Crosscancellation; fine. Photo £150-200

257 MI-ML horizontal strip of four, ML touched at lower right, otherwise good margins allround, black Maltese Cross cancellations, MI with small fault at lower left and MK tornat top; good appearance and scarce. Photo £250-300

258 ML-OL vertical strip of three, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations, fine. Photo £400-500

259 OC-OD horizontal pair, OC touched at top, good to large margins other sides, tied tosmall piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine £120-150

260 OD-PD (PD recut letter square) vertical pair, touched at top, good margins other sides,red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine £120-150

x261 OK, with good to large margins, just tied by a light strike of crimson-red Maltese Crossto 1840 (9 May) local Edinburgh cover, clearly showing the datestamp on the flap whichopens well for display. An attractive early cover. Cat. £4,800+. Photo £1,800-2,000

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264 SA-SD (SA re-entry) horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, redMaltese Cross cancellations, SA and SC thinned, SB defective. Photo £200-250

265 SC-SE horizontal strip of three, large margins all round and showing a portion of theadjoining stamp at right, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine and attractive. Photo £400-500

266 SD-SE horizontal pair, touched at right, large to very large margins other sides andshowing portions of two adjoining stamps, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations onentire dated 30 June 1840, addressed to London; filing folds clear of the adhesives, fine £200-250

267 TE and TK, both with good margins all round, on part entire from Preston toManchester, dated 29 Oct. 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine £250-300

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268 + AK-BL block of four in a grey-black shade, good to large margins all round, blackMaltese Cross cancellations, pressed horizontal crease through BK-BL, otherwise fine anda rare block. Photo £3,000-4,000

269 CK and CL, singles with margins all round, tied to part entire, dated 8 July 1840, fromCoventry to London, by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, CK with small fault at foot £120-150

270 DC, complete and upright red Maltese Cross cancellation, large balanced margins; smalltear at right just touching the design, superb appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). Photo £100-150

271 ED-EE horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by unclear redMaltese Cross cancellations and with red boxed BONAW datestamp alongside £150-200

272 FD (double letter F), a greyish-black shade, good to large margins all round, crisp,upright and practically central red Maltese Cross cancellation; tiny wrinkles, fine and mostattractive. Photo £150-200

273 FF, damaged at lower left, on entire letter, dated 12 July 1840, addressed to Belfast, withundated double ring Rallinhinch and Comber c.d.s. (12.7) on reverse, also 1841 “Black”Plate 11 1d. red, IJ, touched at top and bottom, tied to piece with Preston c.d.s. of 6 May1841 below, also 1841 2d. blue Plate 3 HH and KL, contrasting shades, with large tovery large margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamps on one or twosides, black Maltese Cross cancellations £120-150

274 FK, good to very large margins all round, crisp and practically complete red Maltese Crosscancellation; very fine and most attractive. Photo £200-250



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275 GD, used with Plate 6 PC on front, dated 11 March 1841, addressed to Halesworth,good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. £200-250

276 HA-HC (HA double letter H) horizontal strip of three, good to large margins allround, indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo £250-300

277 JI-JL horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Crosscancellations; horizontal crease and soiled, good appearance and scarce. Photo £400-500

278 KC (double letter K), good to very large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Crossto entire letter, dated 20 Feb. 1841, addressed (unusually in blue) to Chelmsford, crispdouble ring Bungay d.s. on reverse; fine and showing first month of use of the blackMaltese Cross. Photo £300-350

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

279 LD-LE horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, tied to entire letter dated 7 July1840, from London to Guisborough; vertical filing fold through LD, otherwise fine £150-200

x280 NI in a very deep shade, good to very large margins with a neat and central strike of adeep, orange-red Maltese Cross. Fine and attractive. Photo £200-240

281 NL, very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, tiny wrinkle at footnot detracting; fine. Photo £150-200

282 OF and PL, both with good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by red MalteseCross cancellations, fine. Photo £200-250


283 OG, just touched at lower left, good to large margins other sides, tied by black MalteseCross cancellation, on envelope, dated 31 Aug. 1841 (first day of official use of theblack Maltese Cross), addressed to East Barnett, red “T.P./Blackheath S.E.” alongside;a light horizontal crease ties the adhesive, small parts of the flaps replaced. Fine, a rare andimportant cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1999). Photo £1,500-2,000


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284 OG-RG vertical strip of four, QG just touched at left, otherwise good to large marginsall round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations, small thins but otherwise fine and ascarce and attractive strip. Photo £400-500

285 OK, good to large margins all round, complete and practically upright red Maltese Crosscancellation; fine. Photo £120-150

286 PE, margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to front addressed to Leicester,redirected on arrival to London and additionally franked Plate 6, JD, with margins allround and red Maltese Cross cancellation; some stains £100-150

287 QI-QL horizontal strip of four, QL touched or slightly cut into at right, otherwise largemargins all round, tied to piece by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations with framed “No. 1” below; fine. Photo £500-600

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288 SA-SB horizontal pair, good to large margins all round and showing portions or tracesof two adjoining stamps, red Maltese Cross cancellations in a brownish shade, fine. Photo £200-250

289 SG-SH horizontal pair in a grey-black shade, close to large margins all round, crisp redMaltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo £250-300

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290 AA-AC horizontal strip of three, AA with small fault at lower left, otherwise good tolarge margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine and attractive. Photo £400-500

291 AF-BF vertical pair, unused (regummed), margins all round, AF with tiny fault in marginonly at right and tiny corner creases at top; good fresh colour, sharp impressions and fineappearance. Photo £4,000-5,000

292 AK, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, on entireletter dated 7 Sept. 1840, from Cobham to London, dated markings on reverse; clean anduncreased. Photo £150-200

293 BA-BB horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations,fine. Photo £250-300

294 BF-BG and LI-LJ horizontal pairs and KE-KE vertical pair, LD small fault at foot,otherwise margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, good to fine £500-600

295 BK-BL horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations which leave BB with a clear profile, tiny trace of manuscript at lower right;fine. Photo £250-300



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296 CL, just shaved at right, good to large margins other sides and showing a portion of theadjoining stamp at left, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated 12 Nov. 1840, from Otley, addressed to Montague Square, London. Redirected toKensington and additionally franked 1d. black Plate 1a IK, with good to very largemargins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, paying the redirection fee,tied by experimental use of the black Maltese Cross and with another strike additionallycancelling the original franking, resulting in red and black Maltese Cross cancellationon one stamp; fine and, in many ways, a remarkable item. An extraordinary cover ofExhibition standard. P.T.S. Expertising Certificate (2014). Photo £5,000-6,000

297 DI and DL, both with good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Crosscancellations to entire, dated 16 July 1840, from Lombard Street to Edinburgh; verticalfiling fold well clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo £300-350

298 ED-EE horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion ofthe adjoining stamp at lower right, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations. A fine andattractive pair. Photo £250-300

299 ED-EE, GD-GE, OK-OL, QG-QH and QJ-QK horizontal pairs, all with red MalteseCross cancellations, margins all round to touched at places, mixed condition £500-600

300 FC-FF horizontal strip of four, touched or slightly cut into at foot and touched at lowerleft, good to large margins other sides, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations tosmall piece, scarce. Photo £200-250

301 B GK-IL block of six (2x3), IL just touched at right, good to large margins other sides,indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations; vertical crease affecting three stamps at left, HLwith small surface scrape, otherwise fine. A rare and impressive block. Photo £2,500-3,000

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302 KD-KE horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion ofthe adjoining stamp at right, indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations, KD with smallthin, otherwise fine. Photo £150-200



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303 KG-KI horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round and showing aportion of the adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations, KI with lightbend; fine. Photo £400-500

304 NG, very large, balanced margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in anorange shade; very fine. Photo £200-250

305 OI, good to very large margins all round, showing traces of the adjoining stamp at right,tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, dated 24 July 1840, addressed toNorwich, with a very fine strike of the script “Hadleigh/Penny Post” alongside, Hadleighand Norwich datestamps on reverse; fine. A cover of exhibition quality. Photo £600-800

306 PG-PH horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Crosscancellations to small piece with Ipswich c.d.s. of 7 Aug. 1840; fine £250-300

307 QH-QJ horizontal strip of three, large margins all round, indistinct red Maltese Crosscancellations, QI with small fault in margin at foot, otherwise fine. Photo £400-500

308 SC (re-entry), good to very large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, onentire letter dated 31 July 1840, addressed to Oxford, on reverse double ring undatedRetford (across flap) and Oxford c.d.s.; tape stain on reverse, fine. Photo £150-200

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309 BE (touched at lower right) and BF, margins mostly all round, tied by red Maltese Crosscancellations to entire, dated 25 Jan. 1840 from Dundee to Sheffield, dated markings onreverse, vertical filing fold affecting BE, fine £120-150

310 DJ-EL block of six (3x2), close to large margins all round, tied to piece by crisp redMaltese Cross cancellations, a diagonal crease affects EJ-EL but hardly affects the very fineappearance of this rare and attractive block. Photo £5,000-6,000

311 ED-EE, FA-FB and RA-RB horizontal pairs, the first with black, the others with redMaltese Cross cancellations, RA touched, otherwise good to large margins all round;faults £300-350

312 EE, good to enormous margins all round and showing a sizable portion of the adjoiningstamp at right, complete, crisp, upright and central black Maltese Cross cancellation;slight wrinkles but still a stunning example. Photo £200-250



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313 IA, good to very large, if somewhat uneven margins, tied by a red Maltese Crosscancellation in an orange shade, to entire letter, dated 9 Nov. 1840, from Brighton toRoss, Ireland, dated markings and Brighton “W” (West) in circle; a few small perimetersplits, fine and a wonderful combination. Photo £500-600

x314 IB, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entireletter, dated 30 Jan. 1841, addressed to London, horizontal filing fold well clear of theadhesive. R.P.S. Certificate stating “Stamp has been removed from the lettersheet -cleaned & replaced.”. Photo £180-200

315 JD-JE horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations,JD with diagonal corner crease at upper left, fine. Photo £150-200

316 JK-JL horizontal pair, close to very large margins and showing portions of two adjoiningstamps at foot, red Maltese Cross cancellations, small scissors cut between the pair at top;fine. Photo £250-300

317 KG, cut into at places but showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, cancelledonly by red double lined London tombstone d.s. of 21 Aug. 1840 E (Evening duty);although defective, a very rare cancellation not listed in the specialised catalogue. BrandonCertificate (2008). Photo £200-300

318 LL (re-entry), KL, MK and NG, all with margins all round, tied to piece by black MalteseCross cancellations, NG affected by vertical filing crease, otherwise fine and attractive.Photo £400-450

319 MA-MD horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, indistinct red MalteseCross cancellations; horizontal crease, MB with pinhole; fair. Photo £300-400PROVENANCE:Robson Lowe sale, January 1967

320 MA-MF horizontal strip of six, MF cut into at right, good to large margins other sides,black Maltese Cross cancellations, MD with vertical crease, otherwise fine and animpressive strip. Photo £1,500-2,000

321 NF, margins all round, used with Plate 7 RB, a little cut into at foot, tied to entire (noside flaps), dated 19 Jan. 1841, from Hawick to Jedburgh, red Maltese Crosscancellations; filing fold affects NF, a little soiled £80-100

322 NG and NH, close to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine.Photo £200-250

323 NH-NI horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, black Maltese Crosscancellations (NH profile clear); fine. Photo £250-300

324 OI, large to enormous margins, showing a sizeable portion of the adjoining stamp atright, crisp and upright brown Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and rare. Specialised A1vi,£3,000. Photo £700-800

325 PA-PF horizontal strip of six, touched at left, good to large margins other sides, redMaltese Cross cancellations, faults but good appearance and rare. Photo £800-1,000



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327 + QK-RL block of four, margins all round except QL just clipped at top-right, cancelledby light strikes of the red Maltese Cross; creased and razor cut between QK and QL (QLwith tear) though still attractive. A rare multiple. Photo £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:The “Victoriana” Collection, 2007

328 RH, SH and TH (TH double letter H) arranged as a vertical strip of three, RHtouched, otherwise good to very large margins all round and showing portions of fiveadjoining stamps, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine appearance and scarce. Photo £300-350

329 SA-SD horizontal strip of four, SD touched at upper right, otherwise good to largemargins, SA showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, red Maltese Crosscancellations, horizontal crease, good appearance and scarce. Photo £300-400

330 TL, large balanced margins, crisp, complete and practically upright black Maltese Crosscancellation; superb. Of Exhibition quality. Photo £250-300

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331 AC-AH horizontal strip of six, close to large margins all round, oily red Maltese Crosscancellations, AD and AF a little thinned, AH vertical crease, otherwise fine and scarce.Photo £1,500-2,000

332 AE-AH horizontal strip of four, close to large, if somewhat uneven margins all round,crisp red Maltese Cross cancellations, AF creased, attractive. Photo £500-600

333 CA-CC horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round and showing aportion of the adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo £600-800

334 CE-CF horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations; fine. Photo £200-250

335 CK-CL horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, slightly oily red Maltese Crosscancellations; fine. Photo £200-250



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336 DB-DC horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Crosscancellations; DC creased, otherwise fine. Photo £150-200

337 DD-DG horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, black Maltese Crosscancellations; DD with scissors cut in margin at top, clear of the design, DF creased andDF torn, nevertheless attractive. Photo £250-300

338 DJ-DK, JJ-JK, KE-KF and MC-MD horizontal pairs, margins all round, all cancelled byred Maltese Cross cancellations; some mostly small faults £250-300

339 DK, FK (double letter K), JK and JL, singles, all with margins all round, DK showingportions of two adjoining stamps, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter,dated 27 Nov. 1840, from London to Birmingham; DK affected by heavy vertical filingfold, the entire refolded, otherwise fine. Photo £500-600

340 EB-ED horizontal strip of three, large margins all round and showing a portion of theadjoining stamp at right, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to piece; fine. Photo £500-600

341 ED-EF horizontal strip of three, close to good margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations; ED small fault at lower left, otherwise fine. Photo £200-250

342 EG-EH horizontal pair, close to large margins all round and showing a trace of theadjoining stamp at foot, red Maltese Cross cancellations (EH profile clear); fine. Photo £200-250

343 FA-FB horizontal pair, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations;slightly thinned £80-100

344 FB and FC, large margins, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated24 April 1841, addressed to Abingdon; vertical filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine.Photo £250-300

345 FI, intense black shade, large to huge margins, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; veryfine and highly attractive. Photo £200-250

346 GD, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation, small stain and tinythin on reverse, fine appearance £60-80

347 GG-GI horizontal strip of three, large margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellation; horizontal creases, fine appearance. Photo £150-200



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348 GK-GL horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, large part original gum, smallcentral thin and GL with small tear at top into the “G” of “POSTAGE”; gum creases,attractive and scarce. Photo £3,000-4,000

349 HB-HE horizontal strip of four, HB close but clear at lower left, good to very largemargins other sides and showing portions of four adjoining stamps, tied by red MalteseCross cancellations to piece with red Liverpool datestamp of 10 Sept. 1840 on reverse;fine. Photo £600-800

350 HE-HF and HK-HL horizontal pairs, HE touched at left, otherwise close large marginsall round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; HL creased £200-250

351 HH-HI horizontal pair, large margins all round, tied to piece by red Maltese Crosscancellations and Hull c.d.s. of 6 Nov. 1840 and with another strike repeated alongside;fine. Photo £400-500

352 IA, slightly close at lower left but good to very large margins other sides, crisp andcomplete red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade; a tiny thin at right hardlydetracts from this most attractive example. Photo £120-150

353 IE and RF, close to large margins all round, RF with small scissors cut in margin at right,tied to small piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo £200-250

354 KA, good to large margins all round, red Wotton-under-Edge Maltese Crosscancellation; fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1988). Specialised AS41ud, £6,800. Photo £3,000-3,500

355 LD-LG horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, tied to piece by redMaltese Cross cancellations, fine and attractive. Photo £800-1,000

356 LI-LJ horizontal pair, margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; LJ with tinysurface rub at upper right. Photo £120-150

357 MD-ME, NB-NC and TB-TC horizontal pairs, two touched at lower left, otherwisemargins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fair to good £300-350






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358 + NF-OG block of four, close to very large margins all round and showing a portion of theadjoining stamp at lower right, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. A rare and attractiveblock. Photo £2,000-2,500

359 NJ, good to very large margins all round and showing a sizable portion of the adjoiningstamp at right, practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and attractive.Photo £200-250

360 QC, on piece with Plate 9 LD, both clear to good margins all round, tied to front,addressed to Deal, dated 2 Sept. 1840; QC affected by vertical filing fold, fine £200-250

361 RA, RC, RE and RG, singles, RE a little cut into at left, otherwise good to large marginsall round, tied to piece by red Maltese Cross cancellations, RG with black spot on Queen’scheek; fine. Photo £400-500

362 RB, an unlisted worn impression, clear to large margins all round, tied to entire letter,dated 20 April, 1841, addressed to Stroud, double ring Devises d.s. on the front; theadhesive with small inclusion in the margin by the “B” square, the entire with somewrinkles and portion of flap missing from the reverse, fine. Photo £150-180

363 RG, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo £100-120

364 RI-RK horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round and showing a portionof the adjoining stamp at left, red Maltese Cross cancellations; scissors cut in the marginbetween RI and RJ, fine. Photo £400-500

365 + RJ-SK block of four, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations;RK with small thin and SJ with minute pinhole, otherwise fine and a rare block. Photo £2,000-2,500

366 TE, intense black shade, part of sheet margin at foot and very large margins other sides,practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, the watermark misplaced to foot,resulting, most unusually, in showing portions of two small Crowns; very fine and astunning example. Photo £400-450

367 TH-TI horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion ofthe adjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations; TH with small thin. Photo £100-150


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369 B AG-BK block of ten (5x2), AK touched, otherwise close to very large margins all roundand showing portions of two adjoining stamps, light and indistinct red Maltese Crosscancellations; some pressed creases or cracks, otherwise fine. A rare and impressive block.Photo £8,000-10,000


370 BG, good to very large margins all round and showing traces of the adjoining stamp atleft, crisp upright and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo £200-250

371 BL and LL, both very close or touched on one side, tied by black Maltese Crosscancellations on part entire, dated 29 July 1841, addressed to Kendal, dated markings onreverse £120-150

372 DK-DL horizontal pair very close or touched at right, large margins other sides andshowing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, red Maltese Cross cancellations (DKprofile clear), fine. Photo £150-200

373 EC-ED horizontal pair good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations;fine. Photo £200-250

x374 ED, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. Photo £150-200

375 FE, clear to good margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on entireletter, dated 15 Aug. 1840, from Vauxhall to Newark; fine. Photo £120-150

376 + GI-HJ block of four, touched at places to large margins, black Maltese Crosscancellations, vertical crease affecting GI-HI and small faults; good appearance and scarce.Photo £800-1,000

377 IB-IE horizontal strip of four, IB touched and a little faulty at left, otherwise good tolarge margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower right, tiedto small piece by crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations; attractive. Photo £450-500

378 KA-KC horizontal strip of three, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations, fine. Photo £500-600


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368 AA, from upper left corner of the sheet with part sheet margin at left and at top withpartial inscription “PRICE 1d. Per La...” and good margins other sides, oily light redMaltese Cross cancellation; very fine and a most attractive example. Photo £300-400



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379 KK (re-entry), large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, which leaves theQueen’s profile clear, to entire, dated 11 Jan. 1841, from Bath to London, black boxed“No 5” alongside; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine and most attractive.Photo £500-600

380 LA-LD horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by redMaltese Cross cancellations, LB with wrinkle and LC affected by vertical crease; otherwisefine and attractive. Photo £500-600

381 NI, good to very large margins all round and showing traces or portions of two adjoiningstamps, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; small stain in margin at upper-right.Attractive. Photo £100-150

382 OI-OL horizontal strip of four, greyish black shade, OI a little cut into at lower left andvertical crease, good to very large margins other sides, black Maltese Cross cancellations,attractive and scarce. Photo £600-800

383 OK-PK vertical pair, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations;horizontal crease between the stamps; good to fine £150-200

384 PC-PF horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations, PC and PD with pressed vertical creases, otherwise fine and attractive.Photo £400-500

385 PG, greyish black shade, good to very large margins all round and showing a trace of theadjoining stamp at right, light red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and a most appealingfine impression. Photo £150-180

386 PG-PL horizontal strip of six, PH touched at foot, otherwise close to large margins allround, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on large part refolded entire letter, dated24 Oct. 1840, addressed to Carlisle, Hawick single ring c.d.s. on reverse; vertical filingfold affecting PH, small repair at top between PJ and PK, despite faults, fine appearanceand a rare franking. Photo £1,000-1,200



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387 QA-QD horizontal strip of four, slightly close to large margins all round, black MalteseCross cancellations, on small piece; fine. Photo £800-1,000

388 QD-QE horizontal pair, good to large margins all round and showing a portion of theadjoining stamp at right, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine. Photo £150-200

389 SA-SE horizontal strip of five, close to large margins all round, indistinct red MalteseCross cancellations, small scissors cut in the margin between SD and SE, a little ragged atleft, otherwise fine and a scarce strip. Photo £1,500-2,000

390 SK, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo £100-120

391 SK-SL horizontal pair, large to very large margins all round and showing portions ofadjoining stamps at left and foot, black Maltese Cross cancellations, small thins but goodappearance £100-150

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392 CE, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stampat left, slightly oily red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo £100-120

393 CG-CJ horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by blackMaltese Cross cancellations; scissors cuts nearly separate the strip into singles, fine. Photo £700-800

394 CJ-CK horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Crosscancellations; small wrinkle at left, fine. Photo £250-300

395 CK, CL, EA, JJ, JK and JL, singles, margins all round to touched, tied to piece by blackMaltese Cross cancellations and with Portsmouth double ring c.d.s. of 26 April 1841alongside; vertical filing fold affecting EA and JL, small faults but an unusual piece. Photo £500-600

396 DE-DF horizontal pair, good to large margins all round and showing a portion of theadjoining stamp at left, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo £500-600

397 FG-FI horizontal strip of three, FI close or just touched at top, good to large marginsother sides, red Maltese Cross cancellations; vertical creases affecting FG and FI,otherwise fine. Photo £150-200

398 HD-HE horizontal pair, HE touched at places, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations,on entire, dated 20 Nov. 1840, addressed to London, single ring Carlisle c.d.s. on reverse;horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine £120-150

399 HJ-HK horizontal pair, slightly close to very large margins all round and showing aportion of the adjoining stamp at right, light red Maltese Cross cancellations, trace of apressed horizontal crease. Photo £100-150

400 IA-IB and JK-KL horizontal pairs touched to margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations, tiny faults £200-250

401 IB, good to very large margins all round and showing portions of the adjoining stamp atleft, crisp and practically complete black Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine. A mostattractive example. Photo £200-250

402 IE-IH horizontal strip of four, good to very large margins all round, crisp black MalteseCross cancellations; IG with tear into the design at foot, some thin spots, goodappearance and a scarce strip from this plate. Photo £300-400

403 JG-JI horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Crosscancellations, vertical crease between LH and JI, a trifle soiled, otherwise fine. Photo £200-250



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404 KB-LB vertical pair, TH-TI horizontal pair, red Maltese Cross cancellations, goodappearance, small faults £200-250

405 NF, OF, PF and QF singles, touched or cut into at places to large margins, arranged as ablock of four on entire letter, dated 10 March 1841, addressed to Carlisle, blue single ringPenrith c.d.s. on reverse; vertical filing fold clear of the adhesives, attractive and scarce.Photo £500-600

406 NK-PL block of six (2x3), OK and PK a little cut into, good to large margins other sides,tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations to small piece, faults and repaired but animpressive block. Photo £500-800

407 OH-OI horizontal pair, close or just touched at lower right, good to very large marginsother sides and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, red Maltese Crosscancellations; fine. Photo £200-250

408 PJ, unused without gum, creased and faults; fair appearance. Specialised AS46, £16,000.Photo £120-150

409 RA-RC horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, crisp black MalteseCross cancellations; fine. A scarce and attractive strip from this Plate. Photo £800-1,000

410 RE-RF horizontal pair, close to very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Crosscancellations, small faults but attractive £100-150

411 RG, huge margins and showing portions or traces of three adjoining stamps, tied by fourlight black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 20 March 1841, addressedto Newbury, purple “No. 1” handstamp on front, Newport Isle of Wight c.d.s. (21.3)across flap on reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine and mostappealing. Photo £350-400

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x412 BF, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. Matched by afour margined example red. Photo £200-250

413 CJ-CK and QC-QD horizontal pairs, slightly cut into to large margins all round, redMaltese Cross cancellations, small faults £150-200

414 MA (double letter M), large margins all round, tied to piece by black Maltese Cross withdouble ring Burnley c.d.s. of 1 April 1841 alongside; very fine and attractive. Photo £150-200

415 MA (double letter M), good to very large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Crosscancellation; small inclusion in margin at top; fine. Photo £120-150

416 MF, NA, QA and QJ, singles, MF close at foot, otherwise good to large margins allround, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations on piece with Penny Post handstampalongside, fine. Photo £300-400

417 MI-MK horizontal strip of three, close to very large margins all round and showing aportion of the adjoining stamp at left, slightly indistinct red Maltese Cross cancellations,slight wrinkles, fine and a scarce multiple from this Plate. Photo £600-800

418 NB, good to large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo £120-150

419 RH, good to very large margins all round, tied by a crisp red Maltese Cross in a vermilionshade, to entire (lower panel missing), dated 2 Feb. 1841, from Ashburton to Axminster;clean and uncreased, stunning. Photo £400-500



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423 AD, good to very large margins all round, tied to entire letter, dated 4 June 1841,addressed to Bedford by upright black Maltese Cross and double ring Befdord d.s.,framed “No. 1” alongside, on reverse undated “BEAMINSTER” in circle and red d.s. (4.6);vertical filing folds clear of the adhesive, a fine example from this rare Plate. R.P.S.Certificate (1953). Photo £4,000-5,000

424 GA, a typical grey-black shade, part of sheet margin at left and large margins other sides, light black Maltese Cross cancellation; small red marks in the margin, very fine. An exceptional example from this rare Plate. Photo £1,200-1,500

425 GJ, a greyish black shade, large margins all sides, black Maltese Cross cancellation; smallthin, but still a most attractive example from this rare Plate. Photo £500-600

x426 JJ, in a good shade for this Plate, good to very large margins with a light and indistinctstrike of black Maltese Cross; fresh, fine and attractive. With a fine example of thematching Penny Red. Photo £1,200-1,400

Plate 10

420 LE, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations toentire, dated 25 Jan. 1841, addressed to London, addressee’s name and address partlycrossed through, on reverse red double ring Huntingdon d.s.; fine and scarce early use(first month) of Plate 10. Photo £300-350

x421 NI-NJ horizontal pair in a deep shade, NJ showing a trace of “J” flaw, small to largemargins and cancelled by two neat strikes of black Maltese Cross; fine. Specialised AS66g,£3,500+. Photo £900-1,000

422 SA-SD horizontal strip of four, touched at left, close to very large margins other sides,red Maltese Cross cancellations; SA with small inclusion, SD slightly thinned, otherwisefine and a scarce strip from this Plate with red cancellation. Photo £800-1,000


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427 KF, clear to very large all round and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, tied byblack Maltese Cross cancellation to entire, dated 8 April 1841, addressed to Birmingham;small stain at upper right and the entire with a light and unobtrusive filing fold, well clearof the adhesive. Fine and a large example from this rare Plate. R.P.S. Certificate (1978).Photo £5,000-6,000

428 Selection of eleven, including Plate 9 photographic forgery, Plate 2 HB-HC pair onentire, Plate 5 CD-CE pair on entire, Plate 6 RF and SD on part entire, Plate 7 DE andDF on envelope, Plate 9 KG with forged blue cancellation, V.R. forgery, also a selectionof Mulready caricatures, including 1d. envelope A23 forgery, 1868 Whitakers Almanacfranked 1d., Fores Christmas envelope, Deraedemaker reprints, etc., mixed condition £400-500

1840 TWO PENCE BLUE

429 AI, large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and attractive. Photo £200-250

430 AJ-AK, horizontal pair, both showing shifted basal transfers, part of sheet margin at topand good to large margins other sides, bold red Maltese Cross cancellations; fresh colourand most attractive. Photo £800-1,000

431 BG, CJ, DK, JD, PA and PC-PG horizontal strip of five, used, mixed condition, thestrip crudely repaired £500-600

432 CI, close to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp atlower left, part of “1844” type cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile clear; heavyvertical crease hardly detracting from the very fine appearance. Specialised DS1xc, £2,500.Photo £150-200

433 GE, pale blue shade, close to large margins all round, clear number “12” in Maltese Crosscancellation, diagonal crease, otherwise fine and a rare cancellation. R.P.S. Certificate(2008). Specialised DS6wl, £18,000. Photo £3,000-3,500

434 HE-HF horizontal pair, close at right, good to large margins other sides, crisp redMaltese Cross cancellations; tiny thin in the margin at the foot of HF, clear of the design,fine. Photo £200-250


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435 IA, close to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter, fromLiverpool to Ireland, redirected to London, faint “Crosby/Penny Post” marking alongside,a variety of transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and attractive. Photo £400-500

x436 IA, close but clear at foot, large margins other sides, tied to small piece by complete andupright black Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. Photo £220-250

x437 JG, good to large margins, crisp and bright red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. Photo £300-350

438 OG, good to large margins all round, clear number “6” in Maltese Cross cancellation, fineand rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). Specialised DS5wf, £18,000. Photo £7,000-8,000

439 PD, large margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation in a rose-red shade; small thin at top,otherwise fine. Photo £120-150

x440 PH in a near steel-blue shade, small to very large margins and well tied by a pale strike ofdull red Maltese Cross, sent from Liverpool to London, there is a strike of “P*L” in redand arrival backstamp, 1840 (16 Dec.). A good cover, free from the usual filing creases.R.P.S. Certificate (1978). Photo £800-900

441 SI, large margins to touched in places, barely tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation onenvelope, dated 12 May 1841, from Newcastle to London, addressees name crossedthrough, seal removed from the reverse. Photo £150-200

442 TA-TC horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, bold red MalteseCross cancellations; some natural inclusions, fine. Photo £800-1,000

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x443 + AA-BB block of four in a deep or dark blue shade, good to enormous margins all roundand each stamp with a central strike of a black Maltese Cross; there is a very light bend inthe paper, mentioned for accuracy only. A magnificent and stunning block. Cat. £32,000.Photo £12,000-14,000


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444 HJ-HK horizontal pair, good to large margins on small piece and cancelled by blackMaltese Cross, fine. Photo £300-400

445 KH, NL, QD and RH, margins all round to touched or cut into at places, black MalteseCross cancellations, some small faults £250-300

446 OB-OC horizontal pair, close or touched at top, good to large margins other sides, tiedby black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 11 March 1841, addressed toWolverhampton; the entire with filing notes on the front. Photo £200-250

x447 SJ in a lovely deep blue shade, good to very large margins, showing a trace of the stampto the right, a full strike of black Maltese Cross. Fresh and very fine, a stamp with greatvisual appeal. Photo £400-500

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x448 FF bearing trial cancellation of concentric circles which has been partially removed byofficial attempts to remove the cancellation; mixed margins. R.P.S. Certificate (1981).S.G. V1, £35,000. Photo £5,000-6,000

449 OF, good to large margins all round, trial cancellation, partly officially removed; fine forthis and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. VI, £35,000. Photo £16,000-20,000

1841-54 ONE PENNY RED-BROWN

“Black” Plates

x450 Plate 9: TE, in a deep shade with large margins all round and a full and neat strike of blackMaltese Cross. Also 2d. blue, plate 3, DG in evenly blued paper, good to large, evenmargins and a light and part strike of 1844-type numeral cancellation. Both very fine andattractive £120-150

451 Plate 11: MB, good to large margins all round, tied to part letter sheet, dated 17 April1841, addressed to Norfolk, by two strikes of a red London Tombstone datestamp, withanother strike repeated alongside and black “Cannon St. Rd./1d. PAID” below; lighthorizontal filing crease well clear of the adhesive, fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1989).Specialised AS74vd, £20,000. Photo £10,000-12,000


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453 Plate 22: DC, close to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoiningstamp at left, tied to entire dated 2 June 1843, addressed to Edinburgh, by a fine strikeof the distinctive Maltese Cross of Greenock and with red boxed datestamp on reverse;vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine. Specialised B1th, £500 £80-100

454 Plate 31: OL, part of sheet margin at right and large margins other sides, tied by a very fine and almost upright strike of the number “1” in Maltese Cross, to wrapper, dated19 July 1843, addressed to Halifax, dated marking on reverse; very fine and attractive.Photo £300-350

455 Plate 33: KD, small to good margins all round, tied by a superb, crisp and upright strikeof the number “4” in Maltese Cross, to entire, dated 21 June 1843, addressed to Yeovil,dated markings on reverse; light and unobtrusive horizontal filing fold, well clear of theadhesive; rare and stunning. Photo £600-700

456 Plate 34: FG, good to large margins all round, cancelled by a crisp and largely completestrike of the number “12” in Maltese Cross; very fine £120-150

457 –– OK (double letter O), good to large margins, small corner crease in the margin atlower right, crisp and clear number “7” in Maltese Cross cancellation, on small envelope,dated 28 Aug. 1843, addressed to Ripon; fine £80-100

458 –– RD, good to large margins all round, tied by a fine crisp strike of the number “5” inMaltese Cross to entire, dated 14 July 1843, addressed to Sheffield, with purple“T.P/Leadenhall St.” alongside, dated markings on reverse; exceptional and uncreased.Photo £200-250

459 Plate 39: OL, part of sheet margin at right with trace of inscription, huge margins othersides and showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and foot, black Maltese Crosscancellation. Exceptional. Photo £80-100

460 Plate 42: MB, close to very large margins all round, tied to piece by a clear strike of thenumber “11” in Maltese Cross; fine £80-100

x461 Plate 52, GB-GC horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing someearly signs of Plate wear, lightly mounted or unmounted mint. A fresh and attractive pair.Photo £400-450

462 Plate 57: SL, part of sheet margin at right and large to huge margins other sides, showingportions of three adjoining stamps, light barred oval cancellation, a small thin in themargin at foot hardly detracts from this phenomenal example. Photo £120-140

463 Plate 60: QB-QE, horizontal strip of four, large margins, tied to small piece by “575”barred oval cancellations of North Shields, QE with corner crease, otherwise fine £80-100

x464 Plate 105, SF (inverted “S”) on evenly blued paper, good to very large margins, large partoriginal gum; minor bend near corner. A good stamp. Specialised BS32c. Photo £150-180

465 Plate 107: SK (inverted “S”), good to large margins, Irish numeral cancellation, fine.Specialised BS32ca, £800. Photo £100-120



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466 Plate 129: FL, good to large margins all round, tied by light numeral cancellation to“TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCH,/BY SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH” envelope, printed in red, addressedto Bath, with “From Dover Station,/23rd. day of Feby 1852/IMMEDIATE” (with ‘Dover’and dates completed by hand) at lower left. Complete with the telegraphic cross Channelmessage: “FROM-CAPTAIN-BULLOCK-TO-MRS-TAYLOR-WITH-AFFECTIONATE-&-VERY-BEST-WISHES-FOR-THE-PLEASANT-JOURNEY-OF-HERSELF-&MR-TAYLOR-TO-INDIA-&SINCERE-HOPES-FOR-HER-HAPPY-RE-UNION-WITH-THE-DEAR-FRIENDS-SHE-LEAVES-IN ENGLAND-PRINTED-BY-SUBMARINE-TELEGRAPH-BETWEEN-ENGLAND-&-FRANCE-FEBRUARY-23-1852-9-10-AM-WEATHER-COLD BUT-FINE.”. On reverse, red and blue datestamps of 24 Feb. 1852;Superb. The only recorded example of an imperforate stamp used on this form ofenvelope, complete with telegraphic cross-Channel message. This was sent just over 3months after the line was opened to the public. A cover of major importance in the field oftransport and communication. Photo £10,000-15,000

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x467 P Plate 180: AJ, AK imprimatur, rejoined horizontal pair showing the marginal inscription,one with full top margin and both showing the ivory head. Fine with large margins allround. Photo £750-800

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468 AL, tied to 1843 (13 May) entire letter to Ludlow, good to large margins and tied by aneat strike of number “10” in Maltese Cross cancellation, the reverse bearing thedespatch and arrival datestamps; horizontal filing crease. Fresh. Cat. £1,000. Photo £300-350

469 BC, tied to 1843 (15 May) envelope to Manchester, large to very large margins and tiedby a light and neat strike of number 11 in Maltese Cross cancellation, fresh andattractive. Cat. £1,100. Photo £400-450

470 BK, tied to 1843 (4 May) entire letter to Ashby de la Zouch, good to very large marginsand cancelled by an upright and central strike of number “9” in Maltese Cross, Londondespatch and part arrival c.d.s. on the reverse; good. Cat. £550. Photo £200-240

471 + CE-DF block of four, just cut into at left, other margins close to very large, large partoriginal gum; small thin, some creasing and wrinkling. Cat. £3,200. Photo £600-700

472 KA, very large margins, showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right and a trace ofthe inscription at left, light, central and upright number “6” in Maltese Crosscancellation; fine and most appealing. Photo £80-120

473 KK-KL horizontal pair (cut into and faults), tied to 1848 (11 Sept.) entire letter (with weighty enclosures) from Navan to Gloucestershire, with Irish “348” cancellationsand “tara/Navan” at lower left, redirected to Warwickshire and additionally franked 1d.ME-MF horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, with crisp blue “571” barredoval cancellations of Northleach, a variety of datestamps on reverse; the flap torn,otherwise fine and an attractive redirected letter. Photo £500-600

474 OB-OF horizontal strip of five, good to very large margins all round and cancelled byfine strike of number “5” in Maltese Cross; vertical creases either side of OD; a veryattractive and appealing strip. Photo £500-600




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475 SA, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by a good strike of the Hollymountdistinctive Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and rare. Specialised B1tha, £2,800. Photo £200-250

476 TE, large margins all round, tied to envelope by a superb blue “515” barred ovalcancellation of South Cave, dated 7 May 1845, addressed to Scarborough, with matchingundated “SOUTH CAVE” on reverse; the envelope with some minor perimeter faults butnevertheless fine and most appealing. Photo £300-350

x477 Collection in a green album, 323 stamps, including a complete reconstruction, Platedexamples with twenty-seven unused (Plate 16 block of six), used with Plate 28 invertedwatermark, Plate 8 RG-SH block of four, Plate 102 MB-NE block of eight, etc., mixedcondition £2,200-2,500

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478 CK, good to enormous margins all round showing a sizable portion of the adjoiningstamp at left, Dublin distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation; an outstanding example.Specialised E1ul, £700. Photo £150-200

479 KC, a little close at top but large to enormous margins other sides and showing portionsof adjoining stamps at left and right, number “12” in Maltese Cross cancellation; smallinclusion at upper left, fine. S.G. 13f, £550 £80-100

480 MH, good to very large margins all round, cancelled by red “P.D.” (Paid to Destination)in oval cancellation, fine. An extremely rare marking, believed to be even scarcer than thered numeral, which is priced at £28,000 by Stanley Gibbons. R.P.S. Certificate (1992).Photo £2,500-3,000

481 OD-OE horizontal pair, large to very large margins all round and showing a trace of theadjoining stamp at lower right, number “12” in Maltese Cross cancellations (OD clearprofile), vibrant colour, light horizontal bend; fine and attractive. S.G. 13f, £1,100+.Photo £200-220

482 RB, large margins, cancelled by a fine and crisp strike of the number “12” in MalteseCross cancellation; fine. S.G. 12f, £550. Photo £200-220

Plate 4

483 ED-EF, horizontal pair with watermarks inverted, a little close at right, large marginsother sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, indistinct Scottishnumeral cancellation; fine. S.G. 14wi, £1,700. Photo £250-300

x484 P HH, imprimatur in a deep shade, good to very large margins and showing slight ivoryhead on the reverse. Fine. Only 22 stamps were removed from the imprimatur sheet.Specialised £16,000. Photo £5,000-6,000

485 QE, very large margins all round and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, Irish“142” cancellation of Clonmel; very fine. An exceptional example £60-80

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x486 1841 (April) Postal Notice from E.S. Lees, General Post Office, Edinburgh, bearing 2d.blue postal stationery envelope with large red “SPECIMEN” overprint, also another 2d.envelope and 1d. pink letter sheet similarly overprinted; the notice folded. SpecialisedPN4. Photo £1,000-1,200

1854-57Watermark Small Crown

x487 1d. red-brown, plate 200, AK-AL corner pair showing the plate number and margininscription and with some of the deckling from the edge of the sheet, unused withoutgum. A very scarce plate number item. Photo £800-900


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x488 1d. Plate 34: AF-AI horizontal strip of four, plate 43 IC-JE block of six (3x2),unplated DI-EJ block of four, part original gum; good to fine. S.G. 38/41 £250-300

x489 1d. Plate 36: TJ, Plate 39 CD, Plate 41 AH, Plate 47 DB-BB, Plate 49 CH, Plate 52 MG,Plate 56 AF, AI-AJ, BJ and LJ-LK, Plate 57 PL, part original gum or unused, several veryfine £200-250

x490 1d. Plate 42: DG, EI-EL horizontal strip of four, tied by “13” in barred ovalcancellations to entire, dated 15 Sept. 1863, addressed to Paris, Angl. Amb. Calais c.d.s.(16.9) additionally ties DG; some faults but good appearance and scarce. S.G. 38/41 £60-80

x491 B 1d. Plate 42: NC-Tl, irregular block of ninety, large part original gum, a few split andirregular perfs. as would be expected with a block of this size, some slight stains on reversebut fresh colour and chiefly fine. A very scarce block. S.G. 38/41, £7,350 as 22 blocks offour and two singles £2,000-2,500

x492 B 1d. Plate 43: EG-HH, irregular block of ten, tied to piece by “76” duplex cancellationsof 20 June 1857; a little rubbed at top, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1966). S.G. 38/41 £150-200

x493 1d. Plate 49: HA, tied to envelope, dated 5 Jan. 1860, by Irish “214” Spoon cancellationof Enniskillen, with undated “KINLOUGH” in circle alongside; fine. S.G. 38/41 £80-100

x494 1d. Plate 52: RI, tied by London “3” duplex cancellation of 16 Aug. 1859, to pricescurrent, addressed to Switzerland; filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine and a scarce 1d.rate cover to Switzerland. Van Der Linden Certificate (1997). S.G. 38/41 £100-120

x495 1d. Plate 56: Cl, DF-DH horizontal strip of three, tied by “447” duplex cancellationsof Leeds, to entire letter dated 25 June 1851, addressed to France; transit and arrivalmarkings, fine. S.G. 38/41 £80-100

x496 1d. Plate 56: SA-SF horizontal strip of six, tied by Leeds “447” duplex cancellations of1 June 1860, to opened out envelope addressed to South Africa, Grahams Town arrivald.s. (19.7) on reverse; SF torn on application, otherwise fine. S.G. 38/41 £100-120

x497 B 1d. rose-red, Plate 58: DG-FJ, block of twelve (4x3) with original gum, good freshcolour, some slight creases or wrinkles, fine and fresh. S.G. 40, £600 as singles £120-150

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x498 1d. rose-red, plate 52: KD-KF imperforate strip of three, close or just touched to verylarge margins all round and well tied by Liverpool roller “466” on local Liverpool wrapperbeing a printed “Notice of Objection” (of the recipient remaining on the list of voters)and with Liverpool 1858 (23 Aug.) backstamp; the wrapper with some creasing and agefaults, nevertheless, a major rarity from this period. S.G. 40a. Photo £8,500-9,000

x499 1d. Plate 58: KE-KH horizontal strip of four, tied by Bristol “134” duplexcancellations of 30 April 1858, to long, local, envelope; vertical filing fold clear of theadhesives, a little roughly opened, fine. S.G. 38/41 £100-120

x500 1d. Plate 59: DJ, tied by London “18” barred oval cancellation to printed entire letter, dated 16 July 1858, locally addressed, “D*” inspectors marking alongside, fine.S.G. 38/41 £80-100

x501 B 1d. Plate 59: PA-PL/TA-TL, block of sixty (12x5), several showing major re-entries,mint or part original gum; some split perfs. strengthened by paper and a few other faults,good colour and a scarce multiple from this plate. Believed to be the second largestrecorded. S.G. 38/41 £1,200-1,500

x502 + 1d. Plate 68: SK-TL, block of four, part original gum, some split and strengthenedperfs., fine. S.G. 38/41 £100-120

x503 1d. Reserve Plate 17: GC, MC, NJ and RD, used on separate printed insurance companywrappers or large part wrappers. S.G. 38/41 £100-120

x504 1d. rose-red, plate 66: AL imperforate with corner margins showing the plate number,large part original gum; diagonal crease in the corner margin, large to very large marginsand with full deckled edge. With exceptional fresh colour, an outstanding and beautifulexample of this very scarce error. Of exhibition quality. R.P.S. Certificate (1976). S.G. 40a, £4,500. Photo £6,000-7,000

x505 1d. selection of ninety-five plated examples on covers, a good variety of cancellations and instructional markings, also Plate 42 SJ-TK block of four on piece, Plate 46 IB andPlate 55 IH with “OUS” overprint, etc., chiefly good to fine £600-800


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x506 1d. red-brown, Plate 70: QB, part original gum, good rouletting all round; two pin holesbehind the Queen’s head. An attractive example of this rare stamp. Holcombe Certificate(1993) with his pencil notation on the reverse. S.G. 16a, £25,000. Photo £4,000-4,500

x507 1854 (25 Feb.) envelope to Daventry bearing 1d. red-brown, Plate 94: PE, well tied byLondon numeral cancellation, the reverse with clear despatch c.d.s., straight-line“Gt.Coram.St.” in blue and part green c.d.s. An unusually fine cover. B.P.A. Certificate(1969). S.G. 16b, £2,200. Photo £1,000-1,200

1856-79 PLATE NUMBERS

One Penny

508 Set of Plate numbers 71-225, excluding 77, large part original gum, with several, including Plate 225 being unmounted mint; chiefly fine. A fresh and rare set. Cat. £14,340. Photo £4,000-5,000

509 + Plates 71, 73, 78, 80, 81, 87, 90, 93, 96, 98, 100, 103, 108, 111, 113, 117, 118, 120,121, 127, 130, 134, 137, 138, 140, 147, 149, 150, 151, 156, 157, 159, 161, 167, 170,174, 176, 181, 183, 190, 194, 195, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 209, 210, 218, 221,222 and 224, all in blocks of four, original gum with many unmounted; chiefly fresh. A fine lot. Cat. £13,760+ £3,000-3,500

510 B Plate 84: GA-HE, block of ten (5x2) from the left of the sheet with inscription, fineunmounted mint. S.G. 43/44, £750+ £250-300

511 B Plate 92, CA-DF block of twelve (6x2), part original gum (some hinge remainders); a few split perfs. and small stains. S.G. 43/44, £600+ £100-150

512 B Plate 97: PD-DF, block of twelve (3x4), original gum; centred to upper left, PF withsmall coloured mark on the front, fine. S.G. 43/44, £660+ £120-150

513 B Plate 108: CD-FF, block of twelve (3x4), original gum; a little wrinkled, good colourand well centred. S.G. 43/33, £1,200+ £300-400

x514 Plate 131, DE with protective underprint in black, “VICKERS,/SONS &CO.,/LIMITED,/SHEFFIELD”, cancelled by “700” numeral of Sheffield. Specialised PP198,£150. Photo £80-100

515 B Plate 138: QG-TI, block of twelve (3x4) from the foot of the sheet with inscription;original gum (mostly unmounted), gum wrinkles and a few split perfs., fine. S.G. 43/44,£360+ £100-150

516 B Plate 170: RG-Tk block of fifteen (5x3), original gum (mostly unmounted), somewrinkles, split perfs. and stains. S.G. 43/44, £750+ £150-200

517 B Plate 171: ME-PL block of thirty-two (8x4) from the right of the sheet with marginalinscription, original gum with many remaining unmounted mint; some split perfs. andcreases. S.G. 43/44, £800 £100-150


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518 B Plate 177: AG-CL block of eighteen (6x3) from the upper right corner of the sheet withinscriptions and Plate number and showing short spacing of the perforation on the “A”row; original gum (mostly unmounted), some gum wrinkles and split perfs., fine andfresh. An impressive multiple. S.G. 43/33, £990+ £300-400

519 B Plate 183: PI-RK, block of twelve (4x3), original gum (mostly unmounted), centred tolower right, OK-OL showing an interesting printing flaw due to a foreign body on theprinting plate. S.G. 43/44, £840+ £200-250

520 B Plate 186: AD-DH block of twenty (5x4) from the top of the sheet with marginalinscription, part original gum, split perfs. strengthened by hinges, fine. S.G. 43/44,£1,700 £200-250

521 B Plate 187: AA-DE block of twenty (5x4) from the upper left corner of the sheet withinscription and Plate number, original gum; centred to left, fine. S.G. 43/33, £1,300+ £400-450

522 B Plate 190: AE-DF block of eight (2x4), original gum; some split perfs. and other smallfaults. S.G. 43/44, £520+ £100-150

523 B Plate 192: PA-TE block of twenty-five (5x5) from the lower left corner of the sheet withinscription and Plate number, original gum (mostly unmounted); usual gum wrinkles,centred to top, fine. S.G. 43/44, £1,625+ £400-450

524 B Plate 194: AJ-BL block of six (3x2) from the top of the sheet with inscription,unmounted mint, centred to right and the usual gum wrinkles, fine and fresh. S.G. 43/44, £390+ £100-150

525 B Plate 196: AA-EE block of twenty five (5x5) from the upper left corner of the sheet withinscription and Plate number, original gum (mostly unmounted); usual gum wrinkles,centred to right and a few split perfs., fine. S.G. 43/44, £1,625+ £400-450

526 B Plate 197: ED-HF block of twelve (3x4), original gum; good colour and well centred,fine. S.G. 43/44, £840+ £250-300

527 B Plate 198: BK-DL block of six (2x3), Plate 200: ND-OF block of six (3x2), originalgum; the first block with rounded lower right corner, good to fine. S.G. 43/44, £780+ £150-200

528 B Plate 199: QA-SC block of nine (3x3), original gum; usual gum wrinkles, centred a littleto left, fine. S.G. 43/44, £630+ £150-200

529 B Plate 201: QA-TF block of twenty four (6x4) from the lower left corner of the sheetwith inscription and Plate number, original gum; some creased perfs., centred to upperleft, good colour and an impressive multiple. S.G. 43/44, £1,080+ £250-300

x530 P Plate 225: AH imprimatur with top margin showing inscription, other margins are large.Very fresh and fine. A wonderful example from this very important plate. Photo £1,200-1,400

x531 — GI, well centred and very fine used with a particularly light numeral cancellation, veryfresh and clearly showing the two plate numbers. A very impressive example of this scarcePlate. Cat. £800. Photo £350-400

532 — KJ-KK horizontal pair, part original gum; hinge remainders and KK thinned, a littleoxidised. A rare multiple from this plate. S.G. 43/44, £6,400. Photo £1,000-1,500


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Two Pence

534 Plate 14: AF, large part original gum, gum creases and wrinkles, fine. S.G. 46/47 £500.Photo £50-60

x535 Plate 14: QJ, with full original gum; superb centring and very fresh colour, typical gumcracking. S.G. 46/47, £500. Photo £160-180

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x536 Plate 1: IK-JK imperforate vertical pair with right margin, large part original gum; closeto large margins, some typical gum cracking. A good positional pair. B.P.A. Certificate(1992). S.G. 49a, £4,500. Photo £3,000-3,500

537 B Plate 4: AA-CC block of nine (3x3), original gum, centred to right. S.G. 48/49, £1,350 £100-150

538 B Plate 8: KU-MV block of six (2x3), Plate 10: AM-BS block of fourteen (7x2) from thetop of the sheet with marginal inscription, Plate 11: GG-GH and KV-MW blocks of fourand six (2x3), Plate 15: AG-DJ block of sixteen (4x4); part original gum, mixedcentring and some faults. S.G. 48/49, £9,300+ £1,000-1,200

539 Plate 9: DS, tied by Glasgow c.d.s. of 17 May 1872 to printed matter, addressed toHamilton; light and unobtrusive vertical filing fold, well clear of the adhesive, fine; freshcolour and a marvellous cover of outstanding quality and rarity for the scarcest Plate inthis condition. S.G. 48/49. Photo £1,000-1,200


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540 B Plate 12: AJ-EL block of fifteen (3x5), large part original gum with most remainingunmounted mint, well centred for this, usual crackly gum; fine. S.G. 48/49, £1,800+ £250-300

541 B Plate 13: AS-EU block of fifteen (3x5) from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint,hinged in the margin; fine. S.G. 48/49, £1,800+ £300-350

542 B Plate 19: AU-DX block of sixteen (4x4), original gum with all but two remainingunmounted mint, blue mark on the reverse of BW, a few short perfs. at right, otherwisefine. S.G. 48/49, £4,800+. Photo £500-600

543 + Plate 20: SC-TD block of four (watermark inverted and reversed), large part originalgum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, centred to top and one short perf.at right; fine. S.G. 48/49, £1,400+. Photo £150-200

Three Halfpence

x544 S 1860 prepared for use but not issued 11⁄2d. rosy mauve, Plate 1, BA, overprinted“SPECIMEN” type 2, unused without gum, a few short perfs.; good appearance. S.G. 53as,£2,200. Photo £200-250

x545 –– 11⁄2d. rosy mauve, PE, part original gum; well centred and fresh. A very fine exampleof the scarce and popular stamp. S.G. 53a, £8,500. Photo £3,000-3,500

x546 — 11⁄2d. lake-red, plate 1: CF, large part original gum; well centred and fresh colour. Also plate 3, LI very fine used with neat London c.d.s. Photo £250-300

x547 Line engraved selection, sixty-five stamps, including 1854-47 watermark small Crown,perf. 16 2d. used strip of three, 1858-79 1d. Plates 184 and 209 part original gum blocksof six, Plate 221 block of four, 2d. Plate 12, Plate 15 watermark inverted, etc., mostlyused, good to fine £300-350

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548 1841-54 line-engraved collection housed in nine albums, contained in a carton, including1841-53 1d. with over 1,000 plated examples, 2d. (19) 1854-57 perforated 1d. and 2d.with Plated examples, protective underprints/overprints, 1858-79 1d. Plate 225, 2d. setof Plates, Plate 7 block of four, 1870 11⁄2d. (36), cancellations with Brunswick Stars,covers and pieces, etc., mixed condition but a valuable and interesting lot (manythousands) £3,000-4,000

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1847-54 EMBOSSED

549 1/- green, vertical pair and strip of three, cut square but touched or a little cut-into atplaces, tied to piece dated 18 Aug. 1852, by Irish “62” numeral cancellations, goodcolour and sharp embossing, fine £200-250

550 1/- green, Die 2, large margins three sides, a little cut into at foot, tied by “831” sidewaysduplex cancellation of Wakefield, to envelope, dated 20 Oct. 1855, addressed to Lagos,Western Africa; bright colour and good embossing, fine. S.G. 55. Photo £400-500Note: This is one of the earliest examples known of mail either to or from Lagos

x551 10d. brown, cut square and with unusually good to large margins all round, tied byLondon Inland “24” in barred oval to entire, dated 11 Jan. 1855, registered toMacclesfield; vertical filing folds well clear of the adhesive, fine and scarce. SignedHolcombe. S.G. 57, £3,000. Photo £700-800

552 6d. mauve, a beautiful shade, cut square and with clear to huge margins all round, usedwith watermark small Crown, perf. 16 1d. on entire letter, dated 20 Nov. 1854, registeredto Edinburgh, London Inland “24” barred oval cancellations and with Lombard St.Maltese Cross datestamp on reverse; light vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives,fine. S.G. 17, 58. Photo £500-600

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x553 4d. carmine, very lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 62, £425 £150-200

x554 4d, carmine, tied by London Inland section barred oval cancellation, to entire letter,dated 3 Oct. 1855, addressed to Rouen, red “P.D.” in oval and ANGL./AMB. CALAIS D onfront, Lombard St. Maltese Cross d.s. on reverse; filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine.S.G. 62, £750. Photo £150-200

x555 4d. carmine (2) tied by “144” cancellations of Forfar to entire letter (no side flaps), dated12 Nov. 1855, addressed to New York, “24” and “3/cents” handstamps, fine. Also 4d.(wing margin) tied by London duplex cancellation on entire, dated 21 Feb. 1856addressed to Bordeaux with blue oval A.Wigdahl forwarding Agents marking (unrecordedby Lowe); some faults. S.G. 62 £200-250

x556 4d. carmine, horizontal pair, tied by Scottish “61” numeral cancellation and“ANGL.AMB.CALAIS” c.d.s. of 21 Feb. 1856, to entire addressed to Bordeaux, transit andarrival datestamps on reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine andattractive. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 62. Photo £500-600

x557 4d. carmine (2), tied by Newcastle on Tyne sideways duplex cancellations of 8 May 1856to envelope addressed to New Zealand, “2” handstamp, Wellington (1.9) and NewPlymouth (11.9) transit and arrival datestamps on the front, green Liverpool (10.5) onreverse; soiled and some small faults but a scarce cover. S.G. 62. Photo £200-250

x558 4d. carmine, four used shades, three are on slightly blued paper; good to fine. S.G. 62,62a, £1,700 £150-200

x559 4d. carmine, four used shades, two on slightly blued paper, one with Birmingham Spooncancellation; fair to good. S.G. 62, 62a, £1,700 £150-200

Watermark Small Garter, Paper Slightly Blued

x560 4d. carmine, two used examples, good colour; a few short perfs., fair to good. S.G. 62a,£850 £80-100


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x573 4d. rose on thick paper, unused (regummed), centred to lower left, fair appearance; faults.S.G. 66b, £6,500. Photo £600-700


Watermark Medium Garter, Glazed Paper

x561 4d. carmine, vertical pair, the lower stamps with small surface rub, tied by scarce “647”barred oval cancellations of Robertsbridge, to envelope, dated 23 June 1857, addressedto Berlin, red “P.” in oval and ENGLAND PER AACHEN/FRANCO, transit and arrivaldatestamps on reverse; fine. Also 4d. two used examples. S.G. 63. Photo £150-200

x562 4d. carmine (2), Watermark Large Garter 4d. carmine (6, 2 with inverted watermark),used, mixed condition. S.G. 63/66 £200-250

x563 S 4d. carmine, white paper, specially prepared ink, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 4, largepart original gum, centred to lower right, fresh colour and fine. S.G. 65s, £1,800. Photo £350-400

Watermark Large Garter

x564 A piece of paper containing nine complete and three partial impressions of the LargeGarter watermark, handstamped “(Crown)/POSTAGE/——4d” in the margin at right;some faults, scarce £300-400

x565 4d. rose, part redistributed original gum, centred to top, slightly short perf. at lower right,good colour and fine. S.G. 66a, £1,700. Photo £300-350PROVENANCE:Beaumont

x566 4d. rose, watermark inverted, original gum, centred to foot, good colour, fine. S.G. 66aWi, £4,500. Photo £800-1,000PROVENANCE:Beaumont

x567 4d. rose, watermark inverted, unused without gum, fine and fresh. R.P.S. Certificate(1985), S.G. 66aWi, £4,500. Photo £500-600

x568 4d. carmine, six used shades, two with inverted watermark, a few faults. S.G. 66, 66aWi,£1,200 £120-150

x569 4d. rose carmine, four used on separate envelope or entires, all addressed to Paris, a varietyof London cancellations, good to fine. S.G. 66 £150-200

x570 1859 (17 Oct.) fragile entire letter, endorsed Via Marseille and Aden, addressed to PortLouis Mauritius, franked 1855-57 watermark large Garter 4d. (2) and 1d. ‘stars’ withLondon “18” cancellations, arrival c.d.s. (17 Nov.) on reverse; some splits along the foldsand other slight faults, scarce £150-200

x571 4d. rose-carmine horizontal strip of three, tied by “1” duplex cancellations of Aberdeento envelope (with long enclosure), dated 8 April 1858, addressed to Alexander GibbonEsquire Surgeon 65th Regt. Bengal Care of Messrs Grindley & Co India Army AgencyCalcutta; transit and arrival datestamps on reverse; fine. S.G. 66 £150-200

x572 4d. rose carmine (2) used with 1d. Stars on envelope (with long enclosure), dated 17 Jan.1860, addressed to Alexander Gibbon Esquire Superintending Surgeon Bengal ArmyBenares, Aberdeen “1” duplex cancellations, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine.Photo £150-200


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x574 4d. on thick paper, watermark inverted, unused (regummed), good colour. S.G. 66bWi,unpriced unused. Photo £600-700

x575 4d. rose on thick paper, horizontal strip of three, “368” duplex cancellations ofPenbroke Dock (which leaves the centre stamp with a fine c.d.s. only), a few short perfs.,fine. S.G. 66b, £1,050. Photo £200-250

x576 4d. carmine on thick paper, “144” barred oval cancellation, also two on ordinary paper.S.G. 66b, £350 £100-150

Watermark Emblems

x577 6d. lilac, three shades, part redistributed original gum to unused (regummed); fair togood appearance, some faults. S.G. 69/70, £4,050 £200-250

x578 6d. deep lilac, large part original gum, fresh colour, fine and attractive. S.G. 69, £1,800.Photo £300-400

x579 6d., six used shades, a few short perfs., chiefly good to fine. S.G. 69/70 £80-100

x580 6d., lilac, nineteen used examples, including watermark inverted, watermark inverted andreversed, etc., mixed condition. S.G. 69/70 £120-150

x581 6d. lilac, used with 1d. Stars (2) on mourning envelope, dated 6 May 1857, registered toStaffordshire, boxed “CASTLE/STREET” Scots Local cancellations; the 6d. defective at topbut good appearance and scarce £100-150

x582 6d. lilac, used with 1d. Stars on entire, dated 2 Aug. 1861, addressed to Naples, London“1” in barred oval cancellations and additionally tied by red PD in oval; 6d. (2) used with1d. Stars on entire letter, dated 26 June 1861, addressed to Naples, London “46” barredoval cancellations, good to fine. S.G. 69/70 £120-150

x583 6d. lilac, five on separate envelopes to India, Italy, Cape Town and Grahamstown SouthAfrica and Spain, also 6d. pair on cover to Genoa and 6d. pair with 1d. Stars on cover toRome; a variety of cancellations; good to fine. S.G. 69/70 £400-450

x584 6d. and 1/-, both wing margin examples, tied by London E.C. duplex cancellations, toentire letter, dated 18 June 1860, addressed to Cadiz, red PD in oval and Cadiz doublering arrival marking; fine. S.G. 69, 71. Photo £150-200

x585 6d. (trimmed wing margin at left) used with 1d. Stars and 2d. Plate 8 on envelope, dated18 May 1860, addressed to Melbourne, London SE 12 duplex cancellations, arrival d.s.(6.7) on reverse; some stains but an unusual three colour, three issue, franking £150-200

x586 6d. on azure paper, wing margin example, tied by London barred oval cancellation toenvelope, dated 27 Feb. 1857, addressed to Piedmont; fine. S.G. 70a. Photo £250-300

x587 S 1/- green overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 2 and with Charing Cross squared circle trialcancellation; some trimmed perfs. at top and other perf. faults. Rare. S.G. 71s. Photo £150-200

x588 1/- green overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 4, perfs. trimmed on all sides, also an unused(regummed) example, short perfs. at right. S.G.71s £100-120

x589 1/- green, seven used shades, mixed condition. S.G. 71/73 £120-150

x590 1/- green, used with 1d. Stars on entire letter, dated 1 Jan. 1857, addressed to Rome,London “44” barred oval cancellations, rd PD in circle and with ANGL. AMB. CALAIS Ldatestamp, fine. Photo £200-250


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x600 + 4d. bright red, Plate 3: BH-CI, block of four, large part original gum, central horizontalperfs. strengthened by archival tape, centred to right, bright colour and mostly goodperfs., fine. A rare block. Specialised J52(1), £10,000. Photo £2,000-2,500

x591 1/- green, used with 1d. Stars on entire letter, dated 20 March 1857, addressed to Rome,London “50” barred oval cancellations; light vertical filing fold affecting the 1/-; fine £120-150

x592 1/- pale green block of twelve (4x3) on entire Voia Southampton & Panama, dated Aug.10 1862, addressed to Lima, Peru, London WC/2 barred oval cancellations, Panama(22.8) transit, the block (wing margin at right and three stamps defective) affixedoverlapping the edge of the opened out entire. Despite faults and exceptionally high valuefranking and rare. Richter Certificate (1994). S.G. 73. Photo £700-900

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x593 3d. to 1/- used selection, comprising 3d. (4), 4d. (14), 6d. (11), 9d. (3) and 1/- (4),mixed condition £200-250

x594 S 3d. rose, Plate 2, DE, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5, perfs. trimmed and faults, affixedto small piece, also LI overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5, perfs. trimmed on two sides, withCharing Cross trial cancellation £150-200

x595 3d. deep carmine-rose, Plate 2, ED, original gum, wing margin at right, diagonal creaseand a little stained; fresh bright colour and scarce. S.G. 75, £4,750. Photo, £500-600

x596 3d. bright carmine-rose, DO, part original gum, a few short perfs., good appearance. S.G. 76, £2,400. Photo £300-400

x597 3d. Plate 2: AE-AF horizontal pair, trimmed wing margin at left, tied by “299”cancellations of Larne to envelope, dated 24 Nov.1864, addressed to St. Vincent, CanadaWest; IF-IG horizontal pair , tied by “162” duplex cancellations of Cardiff, to entireletter, dated 3 Sept. 1862, addressed to Genoa, also two used examples; a few small faults.S.G. 77 £200-250

x598 3d. Plate 2, pale carmine-rose, BD, part original gum, wing margin at right; small faults,fair appearance. S.G. 77, £2,400. Photo £300-400

x599 3d. bright carmine-rose, Plate 2: LF, watermark inverted, part original gum(redistributed), centred to top, bright colour and scarce. S.G. 76wi, unpriced unused.Photo £1,000-1,200


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x613 9d. bistre, Plate 3 (hair lines) “Abnormal”: HI, “635” barred oval cancellation ofReading; perfs. mostly trimmed at left, otherwise fine and a rare stamp. Only forty-six usedexamples recorded. S.G. 88, £13,000. Photo £3,000-3,500

x614 1/- green Plate 1 (=2): AB, IG, TG and TJ, four unused (regummed) shades, fair to goodappearance, faults. S.G. 90, £18,000 £800-900

x615 1/- green EG on entire to Montevideo, HE on entire to Spain, MK on entire to SouthAfrica, OL on entire to New Zealand; good to fine. S.G. 90 £400-500


x601 S 4d. bright red, Plate 3: FH, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5, original gum, fresh colour;centred to left, fine. S.G. 79s, £400. Photo £150-200

x602 4d. Plate 3: GD on entire to Lyons, TA on entire to Calais, Plate 4 II (perfs. trimmed atfoot) with 1865-67 6d. JH on part entire to France; chiefly good to fine. S.G. 79/82 £250-300

x603 4d. pale red, Plate 3: RL, watermark inverted, large part original gum, centred to right;fine. S.G. 80Wi, unpriced unused. Photo £1,000-1,200

x604 4d. pale red, Plate 4 (hair lines): EL, part original gum, perf. added at foot and roughperfs. at right. S.G. 82, £2,000. Photo £120-150

x605 4d. bright red, Plate 4 (hair lines): FA-FB imperforate horizontal pair, part of sheetmargin at left and large margins other sides, large part original gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 82a,£7,400+. Photo £2,000-2,500

x606 4d. Plate 4: KD and KE, tied by “594” duplex cancellations of Southpool to front panelof 1840 Mulready envelope (front only), dated 18 Oct. 1861, addressed to Angers,France; a few minor imperfections but attractive and extremely rare. Brandon Certificate(2002). S.G. 81, Photo £400-450

x607 6d. Plate 3: ME on entire to Spain, OA on entire to Spain, OJ on entire to New Zealand,QB on entire to Spain, QF on entire to Messina, Plate 4 JL on entire to Russia, etc., goodto fine £250-300

x608 6d. lilac, Plate 3: RE, large part original gum, wing margin at left, and a few light gumwrinkles; small stain spots on reverse; fine. S.G. 84, £2,200. Photo £500-600

609 9d. bistre, Plate 2: GL, tied by London “1” in barred oval cancellation, to entire datedApril 12 1864, addressed to Copenhagen, red “PD” in oval, transit and arrival datestampson reverse, also ME (wing margin) tied by “545” duplex cancellation of Newcastle-on-Tyne to entire letter to Randers; a fine pair of entire letters to an unusual destination. S.G. 86, £1,750 £150-200

x610 9d. bistre, Plate 2: PA and SE, shades, unused (regummed), good appearance, faults. S.G. 86/87 £50-600

x611 9d. straw, Plate 2: RF, tied by “466” duplex cancellation of Liverpool, to entire letter,dated 24 May 1862, addressed to New Zealand, fine and scarce. Also three usedexamples. S.G. 86 £250-300

x612 9d. bistre, Plate 2: SF, part re-distributed original gum; quite well centred, good colour,small trace of staining at foot, fine. S.G. 86, £5,250. Photo £600-700


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x616 3d. Plate 4, 4d. Plates 8, 9 (6), 10 (5) and 11, part original gum to unused (regummed);very mixed condition. S.G. 92-94 £200-250

x617 1866 (27 June) entire letter per “City of London”-Via Queenstown, addressed to Boston,franked 3d. Plate 4 (3), 1858-79 1d. Plate 80 and 2d. 9 with Liverpool “466” duplexcancellations, red New York arrival and “21/cents” on the front; some small faults but anattractive three colour franking £150-200

x618 + 4d. vermilion, Plate 11: HJ-IK, block of four, original gum, wrinkles, centred to lower-right; good colour, fine and scarce. S.G. 94, £3,200. Photo £1,000-1,200

619 B 4d. vermilion, Plate 11: PA-QC block of six with full original gum; a couple of trivialgum bends. Well centred, an exceptionally fresh and fine multiple. S.G. 93/94. Photo £1,200-1,500

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x620 4d. vermilion. Plate 11: QE, part original gum, a couple of faintly toned perfs. at foot;good colour, fine. S.G. 94, £625. Photo £100-150

x621 4d. vermilion, Plate 12: HB, part original gum, a few short perfs.; fine. S.G. 94, £575 £80-100

x622 S 4d. vermilion, Plate 12: PG-PH, imperforate horizontal pair overprinted “SPECIMEN”type 6 across the pair, original gum, wrinkles, good colour and fine. Specialised J59s,£1,150. Photo £300-350

x623 4d. vermilion, Plate 13: CG, original gum, wing margin at left, good colour. Also JHunused (regummed). S.G. 94, £1,300 £150-200

x624 S 4d. vermilion, Plate 14: MJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, type 8, part original gum, fine. S.G. 93s, £300. Photo £150-200

x625 4d., used collection of thirty six and another two (one the scarce Plate 10) on covers, all Plates represented, good to fine. S.G.93/94 £200-250

x626 4d., seven on covers and a front, including Plate 8 used with 6d. to Switzerland, Plate 10with 1d. (2) to Suffolk, Plate 12 with 6d. to Sweden, another with 1d. to Denmark; mixedcondition. S.G. 93/94 £250-300

x627 6d. used selection of twelve, including Plate 5 on cover to Cadiz, two (one with trimmedwing margin) on cover to Vienna, Plate 6 on cover to Italy, etc., mixed condition. S.G. 95/96 £150-200

x628 9d. straw, Plate 4; EI (wing margin and a little stained) and MI (reperforated wingmargin), used, S.G. 98, £1,100 £80-100

x629 1/- green Plate 4: used selection of eleven, including EA and QB on cover to Algora Bay,South Africa, QF on cover to Grahamstown, South Africa, etc., mixed condition. S.G. 101 £200-250


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x630 3d. Plate 4 (faults), Plate 5 (2), Plate 6 (3), Plate 7 (2), Plate 8, Plate 9 (2), all used onentires or envelopes, destinations with Canada, Paris, Rotterdam, St. Malo, etc., two (toCanada) with Postage Due markings, mixed condition. S.G. 102/103 £250-300

x631 3d. Plate 4 (4), Plate 5 (9, one on cover to France), Plate 6 (3), Plate 7 (5, one on entireto France), Plate 8 (3), Plate 9 (5), Plate 10 (5), used; good to fine. S.G. 102/103,£3,459+ £300-350

x632 3d. rose, Plate 5: BK, Plate 9: RF, unused, regummed, good colour, fine appearance. S.G. 102/103 £100-150

633 3d. rose, Plate 5: EH, large part original gum, wing margin at right, fresh and fine. S.G. 103, £525. Photo £100-150

x634 3d. rose, Plate 5: KJ and SC, part original gum, the first off centre, the second showingmissing perf. pins at top and bottom, good colours. S.G. 102/103, £1,050 £150-200

x635 3d. rose, Plate 6: NA, Plate 7: DF, Plate 10: TJ, part original gum, good appearance, tiny faults. S.G. 102/103, £1,975 £200-250

x636 S 3d. Plate 8: RL, 6d. Plate 8: IJ, 9d. Plate 4: IE and QG, 10d. Plate 1: IK, 1/- Plate 5:LC and 2/- blue, Plate 1: AI, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 8, part original gum, the 2/- with trimmed wing margin, some faults but fresh colours and mostly goodappearance. Specialised £2,975. Photo £500-600

x637 6d. with hyphen, Plate 6, NB, without hyphen Plate 9, JE, used on separate envelopes toNew Zealand, the first from Banf, dated 29 Jan. 1869, with Tauranga arrival d.s. onreverse, the other from Bolton (slightly stained), dated 3 Aug. 1871, with Otago arrival,good to fine and scarce destinations. S.G. 104, 109 £100-150

x638 6d. with hyphen, Plate 6 (2) on entire to Florence, without hyphen Plate 8 (3) on separateentires to Boston, Portugal or Spain, Plate 9 on entire to Spain; food to fine. S.G. 104/109 £150-200

x639 6d. with hyphen, Plate 6, six used on separate entires or envelope, destinations withFrance, Prussia, Spain, Sweden (additionally franked 1d.) and New York, a range ofshades; good to fine. S.G. 104/107 £150-200

x640 6d. lilac, Plate 6 with hyphen (10), Plate 8 (without hyphen) (5) and Plate 9 (3), used, a few with c.d.s., a range of shades, mixed condition. S.G. 104/109, £2.070 £120-150

x641 6d. without hyphen, Plate 8, OC, large part original gum, centred to right, good colour.S.G. 108/109, £800. Photo £100-120

642 B 6d. dull violet without hyphen, Plate 8: QE-RH double wing margin block of eight,large part original gum; in two rejoined blocks of four; a couple of minor gum bends. A fine and scarce block. S.G. 108, £16,000. Photo £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Sir Gawaine Baillie, September 2005

x643 6d. without hyphen, Plate 8, four used on separate entire letters, ex the samecorrespondence from London to Portugal, one additionally tied by oval “FRANCA”, allwith red “P.D.” in oval; transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. S.G. 109 £120-150

x644 B 6d. without hyphen, Plate 9: DE-EH, block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheetwith part inscription, three Hull c.d.s. of 1 March 1872 and dumb oval of dotscancellations, DE with short perf. at top, otherwise fine and a striking multiple. S.G. 109,£1,150 as two blocks of four. Photo £400-500


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x655 10d. deep red-brown, QB, watermark inverted, part original gum, deep fresh colour,fine and rare. Only five unused examples recorded. Brandon Certificate (2002). S.G. 112Wi, unpriced unused. Photo £1,800-2,000

x656 10d., eight used shades, two with wing margins, one wing margin reperforated, chieflygood to fine. S.G. 112/114 £150-200

x657 S 1/- Plate 4: CG-CH, imperforate horizontal pair overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 6,original gum, light diagonal bend, fine and fresh. Specialised J104s, from £1,000. Photo £300-350

x658 1/- green, Plate 4: NJ, part original gum, centred to lower left, good colour; fine. S.G. 117, £975. Photo £150-200

x659 1/- green Plate 4 (9 and another two on entires the Cape of Good Hope and Brazil),Plate 5 (2), Plate 6 (3), Plate 7 (4), used, chiefly good to fine £200-250

x660 P 2/- blue, Plate 1, Plate Proof in black on card and imprimatur in blue, both lettered AL,the imprimatur with small coloured mark on reverse and a trifle soiled; fine and a uniquematched pair. Specialised £8,500. Photo £3,000-3,500


x645 6d. without hyphen, Plate 9: FG, part redistributed original gum, centred to left, goodcolour. S.G. 108/109, £675 £80-100

x646 6d. without hyphen, Plate 9, five on separate entire letters, ex the same correspondence,from London to Portugal, all with “FRANCA” in oval and red “P.D.”, arrival datestamps onreverse, fine. S.G. 108/109 £120-150

x647 9d. straw, Plate 4: BI (wing margin) and QF, used on separate entires ex the samecorrespondence from Charing Cross to Bombay, different oval Sea Post Office datestampson reverse; filing folds clear of the adhesives, fine. S.G. 110, £1,000 £200-250

x648 9d. straw, Plate 4: MI, part original gum, reperforated, IF and RB used, PJ tied by “134”duplex of Bristol to entire letter, dated 10 March 1871, addressed to Bombay. S.G. 110 £200-250

649 10d. red-brown, CG, unused with some gum; centred a fraction low and some wrinkling.S.G. 112, £3,500. Photo £350-400

x650 10d. red-brown, CG, watermark inverted, used; a little rubbed on the face, fine andscarce. S.G. 112Wi, £1,000. Photo £200-250

x651 S 10d. red-brown, MJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 112s, £500. Photo £150-200

x652 10d. pale red-brown, NE (wing margin), NF, NG and NH (wing margin trimmed),original gum, all perforated “HUTH”, fresh colours; fine. S.G. 113, £14,000. Photo £800-1,000

x653 10d. pale red-brown, NJ, unused (regummed),centred to lower-left, fresh and fineappearance. S.G. 113, £3,500. Photo £250-300

x654 10d. red-brown, OB, tied by “573” duplex of North Shields, to entire, dated 29 Jan.1870, registered to Genoa, red oval London d.s. (31.1) on the front; filing fold clear ofthe adhesive, fine and scarce. S.G. 112, £825. Photo £200-250


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x661 2/- deep blue, IG, unmounted mint, deep fresh colour, well centred and excellent perfs.,very fine and an outstanding example of the most difficult stamp. B.P.A. Certificate(2009). S.G. 119, £4,700. Photo £5,000-6,000

x662 S 2/- blue, PG, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5, part original gum, perfs. trimmed at right,fine. S.G. 188s, £600. Photo £100-150

x663 S 2/- blue, TJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 5 and with Charing cross trial cancellation;perfs. trimmed at right and other faults but very rare. Photo £100-150

PROVENANCE:Doouglas Latto

x664 2/- brown, GD, wing margin at right, “C31” barred oval cancellation, thinned andslightly rounded upper left corner, fair appearance. S.G. 212, £4,200. Photo £200-250

x665 S 2/- brown, GG, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum, fresh colour andfine. Rare. S.G. 121s, £3,800. Photo £1,200-1,500

x666 S 2/- brown, IE, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9; reperforated wing margin, thinned andother faults, fair appearance. S.G. 121s, £3,800. Photo £200-250

x667 2/- brown, TJ, barred oval cancellation and part of red c.d.s. at lower right; thinned.Good appearance. S.G.212, £4,200. Photo £400-500

1872-73

x668 S 6d. pale buff, Plate 11, RD (trimmed wing margin) and 6d. grey, Plate 12, S.G., bothhandstamped “SPECIMEN” type 8, part original gum; the first with some ink marks on theface, the second very fine. S.G. 122s, 125s, £700. Photo £150-200

x669 6d. chestnut (shades), Plate 11: AB, BE-BF horizontal pair with Cloyne c.d.s.cancellations, EF, Plate 12:, AF, AI, IB and TD, 6d. grey Plate 12: RH and HF, used,some with faults £100-150

x670 6d. chestnut, Plate 11: BF, tied by Liverpool Exchange duplex cancellation of 7 Sept.1872, addressed to Genoa, 6d. pale buff, Plate 11: JA, tied by London duplex of 12 Feb.1873, to entire addressed to Messina, good to fine. Also 6d. Plate 11 (2) and Plate 12used £80-100

x671 6d. pale chestnut, Plate 11: BL, used with 1d. Plate 186 and 1/- Plate 6 (perfs. trimmedat left) on entire, dated 18 Nov. 1872, addressed to Madrid, London “9” duplexcancellations and red “PD” in oval, arrival d.s. on reverse. An attractive three colour, threeissue franking £120-150

x672 6d. pale chestnut, Plate 11: RE, tied by “498” cancellation of Manchester to entire dated13 Feb. 1873, addressed to Genoa; filing folds clear of the adhesive, fine. Also 6d. Plate11, three chestnut shades, and Plate 11 pale buff, used. Good to fine £100-120


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x673 6d. grey, Plate 12, four used on separate entire letter ex the same correspondence toPortugal, variously endorsed Via Bordeaux, Via France, Via Southampton, “P.D” and“FRANCA” markings; one stamp torn in half prior to affixing, good to fine. S.G. 125,£1,400 £200-250

x674 6d. grey, Plate 12, three used on separate entire letters ex the same correspondence fromLondon to Portugal, endorsed Via France or Via Liverpool, each with red “PD” in ovaland “FRANCA”, arrival datestamps; fine. S.G. 125, £1,050 £150-200

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Watermark Maltese Cross

675 5/- rose, Plate 1: DG, redistributed original gum, centred to right, signed A.D, CaffazCertificate (2012). S.G. 126, £11,000. Photo £2,000-2,500

x676 5/- pale rose, Plate 1: DG, unused without gum, centred to right, slightly soiled andsmall faults. Brandon Certificate (2010). S.G. 127, £11,000. Photo £1,200-1,400

x677 S £1 brown lilac, HJ, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum, fresh colour,centred to right, fine and scarce. S.G. 129s, £6,000. Photo £1,200-1,500

Watermark Anchor, White Paper

678 £5 orange, AL, Warrington c.d.s. of 26 Dec. 1899; superb. S.G. 137, £4,750. Photo £1,200-1,500

679 £5 orange, BH, unmounted mint, light gum crease at left, fresh, bright colour and a fineexample of this popular stamp. S.G. 137, £14,000. Photo £6,000-8,000

680 £5 orange, BL, crisp Wisbech c.d.s. of 11 Jan. 1900; bright colour, very fine. S.G. 137,£4,750. Photo £1,000-1,200

681 £5 orange, CI, Woolwich c.d.s. of 13 Nov. 1899, good colour and perfs.; very fine. S.G. 137, £4,750. Photo £1,000-1,200



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Watermark Small Anchor

x682 Blued Paper: 21⁄2d. rosy mauve Plate 1 BH and BI, White Paper Plate 1 HL and HK, Plate 2 MH, Plate 3 BB, used, chiefly fine. S.G. 138, 139, £800 £100-120

x683 –– 21⁄2d. rosy mauve, CI tied by Lombard St. c.d.s. to part entire dated 14 July 1875,addressed to New York, GB, tied by Yarmouth duplex cancellation of 15 Sept. 1880, onpink envelope addressed to Canada; the first with small faults but the second fine. Scarceon cover and not priced. S.G. 138 £150-180

x684 S –– 21⁄2d. rosy mauve, Plate 1, FK, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 8, large part original gum,a little wrinkled and small stain at top. Rare. Specialised J1s, £250 £80-100

x685 –– 21⁄2d. rosy mauve, Plate 1, GI, part original gum, tiny handstamped numeral on thereverse, fine. Holcombe opinion (1986). S.G. 138, £875. Photo £200-250

x686 White Paper: 21⁄2d. rosy mauve, Plate 1 CE and FG, Plate 3 HB and IK, part original gumor unused without gum; some faults. S.G. 138, £3,150 £200-250

x687 –– 21⁄2d. rosy mauve, Plate 1: CA, tied by London “8” duplex cancellation of 3 July 1876on envelope addressed to Messina, Plate 2ML, off-centre, tied by London duplex of 31March 1876, on entire addressed to St. Malo, also Plate 1: IG and JB, Plate 2: AI and ICused. S.G. 139, £760 £100-120

x688 –– 21⁄2d. rosy mauve, Plate 2: PI, used with 1d. Plate 159, CH, tied by London “98”duplex cancellations to entire letter, dated 17 Jan. 1876, addressed to Genoa, red framed“L1” late fee handstamp; fine. S.G. 139 £80-100

Watermark Garter

x689 S 1/- orange-brown, Plate 13, AC, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum,fresh and fine. S.G. 151s, £550. Photo £150-200

690 1876 (24 Aug.) envelope from Barnstaple “via Brindisi” to Richard Middleton R.N.“H.M.S. Flying Fish East Indian Station Aden”, bearing 4d. vermilion Plate 15 and 1/-green Plate 12 both cancelled by “50” duplex, Lynmouth c.d.s. on reverse. An unusualdestination with the 4d. scarce on cover. Photo £300-350

1880-83

691 B 4d. grey-brown, Plate 18: HA-JC block of nine (3x3), original gum, creased but of fineand fresh appearance. An impressive multiple. S.G. 160, £3,825. Photo £400-450

x692 5d. indigo, tied by Aberdeen “1” duplex cancellation of 12 Sept. 1880 to envelopeaddressed to Dr. William Scott, F.C. Missionary Livingstone, Quellimane, E. Africa,without additional markings; a little stained and a small portion of the front of theenvelope missing. Attractive and a rare missionary letter. Photo £600-800

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Blued Paper

693 2/6d. lilac, FA, London hooded cancellations of 16 Nov. 1883; small corner thin andcrease, fine appearance. S.G. 185, £1,400 £80-100

x694 S 2/6d. lilac, IC, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, large part original gum, tiny rub on face,otherwise fine. S.G. 175s, £600 £100-120

x695 S 10/- ultramarine, HG, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum, good colour,gum wrinkles, otherwise fine. S.G. 177s, £2,750. Photo £600-800


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696 2/6d. lilac, JE, part original gum; fine. S.G. 178, £600. Photo £200-250

697 2/6d. lilac LD, 5/- rose CC and 10/- ultramarine LB, mint; a few light gum wrinkles orcreases, fresh colours and fine. S.G. 178, 180, 183, £3,950. Photo £1,200-1,500

698 2/6d., 5/- and 10/-, all with circular cancellations; the 2/6d. with short perf. at foot,good to fine £100-120

699 2/6d. deep lilac, 5/- rose, 10/- ultramarine (2, one with Guernsey undated parclecancellation), used, a few tiny imperfections. S.G. 179, 180, 183, £1,460 £100-120

700 5/- (2 shades) and 10/-, all with circular cancellations; fine. S.G. 180, 181, 183, £1,025.Photo £120-150

x701 10/- ultramarine, HD, large part original gum, a little soiled and rubbed. BrandonCertificate (2010). S.G. 183, £2,250. Photo £600-700

x702 10/- ultramarine, IE, oval Registered cancellation, a trifle soiled. S.G. 183, £525 £60-80

1884

Watermark Crowns

x703 £1 brown-lilac, EC, Eastbourne c.d.s. of 4 May 1889 and boxed cancellations, goodcolour and perfs., blue handstamp on reverse, fine. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo £400-500

x704 S £1 brown-lilac, MD, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, unused without gum, some shortperfs. at top, good colour and fine. S.G. 185s, £2,800. Photo £200-250

705 £1 brown-lilac, QD, Oxford c.d.s. of 24 Dec. 1889 and boxed cancellations; light verticalcrease, good colour and fine appearance. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo £200-250

1888

Watermark Orbs

x706 £1 brown-lilac, LA, circular and boxed cancellations, slightly pale colour; a sound exampleof this scarce stamp. S.G. 186, £4,250. Photo £300-400

1883 or 1884

x707 S 1⁄2d. to 1/-, set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gum (some paperhinge remainders), a few small faults but good colours and a fine set. S.G. 187s-196s,£1,790. Photo £250-300

x708 S 21⁄2d., 3d., 4d., 5d., 6d. 9d. and 1/-, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, part original gumor unused (3d.), the 21⁄2d. stained, otherwise good colours and chiefly good to fine. Also 5d. cut down die proof without corner letters in black. Photo £400-500

709 + 3d. lilac, OE-PF block of four, large part original gum; a couple of tone spots at top andthe block in a slightly lighter shade. S.G. 191 £150-200


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x710 1⁄2d. vermilion (2 shades), 11⁄2d., 2d., 21⁄2d., 3d. (3 shades), 4d. (2 shades), 41⁄2d., 5d. dieII, 6d. (2 shades), 9d., 10d., 1/- dull green, 1900 1⁄2d., 1/- green and carmine,unmounted mint, the 9d., 10d. and first 1/- with some slight stains, chiefly fine. S.G. £1,254.50 £250-300

x711 2d. green and scarlet, unmounted mint, fine. Brandon Certificate (1990). S.G. 199,£550. Photo £150-200

x712 41⁄2d. green and deep bright carmine, unmounted mint, fine. Brandon Certificate (1990).S.G. 206a, £1,000. Photo £300-350

x713 5d. dull purple and blue, die I, unmounted mint, a few small traces of stains at top,otherwise fresh and fine. Brandon Certificate (1990). S.G. 207, £1,100. Photo £150-200

714 + 10d. slate-purple and deep carmine, block of four from the top of the sheet,unmounted mint, fine. With photocopy of Hendon Certificate (2005) for a block ofeight. S.G. 210var. £250-300

x715 10d. dull purple and deep dull carmine, unmounted mint from the top of the pane, creasein the margin and stained perf. at right. R.P.S. Certificate (1977) for a pair. S.G. 210a,£800 £150-200

716 £1 green, DA, unmounted mint; centred a little to upper left, fine and fresh. S.G. 212,£7,500. Photo £2,000-2,500

717 £1 green, EB, tied to small piece by two inverted Hatton Garden oval datestamps. Good colour, fine. S.G. 212, £800. Photo £150-200

Ephemera

718 B 1897 “The Queen’s Commemoration” for the Prince of Wales’s Hospital Fund labels, 1/-and 2/6d., complete sheets of forty (5x8), 1/- showing part of cylinder number “2”,minor imperfections otherwise fine and most unusual £80-100

719 B 1898 “Prince of Wales’s Hospital Fund” Charity labels, 2/6d. pale blue and 10/- blue-green, complete sheets of forty (5x8), minor imperfections otherwise fine and mostunusual £200-250







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1902-10 De La Rue

720 1906 (25 April) two pieces from a parcel bearing 1d., 2d., 1/- (4), 5/- and 10/- tied byWestern District Office c.d.s. and affixed to a piece of card headed “XXI-XI-XXIV/SENT -BY/ HIS - MAJESTY - THE - KING”. Unusual and interesting. Photo £200-250

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

721 10d. slate-purple and carmine, variety original coated paper, unmounted mint, hinged inmargin, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2012). Specialised M43(2) var. Photo £200-250

722 10d. dull purple and scarlet, unmounted mint from the top of the sheet, fine. Photocopyof Hendon Certificate (2007) for a block of six. Specialised M43(5) £100-120

723 2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1, used, 10/- a trifle stained, good to fine. S.G. £1,615. Photo £200-250

724 £1 dull blue-green, Jersey c.d.s. of 27 June 1911; fine. S.G. 266, £800. Photo £250-300

725 E + 1903 (c.) De La Rue Napoleon Bonaparte essays 1d. in black, in carmine and in blue onungummed paper, top marginal blocks of four. Fine. Photo £250-300

1911 Harrison and Sons, Perforation 14

726 + 1⁄2d. dull green (pale shade), block of four from the upper left of the lower pane;unmounted mint, hinged in margin, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). Specialised M3(2)shade £150-200

727 1⁄2d. bright green (fine impression), original gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2011).Specialised M3(6), £275 £80-100

1911 Harrison and Sons, Perforation 15 x 14

728 + 4d. deep bright orange, block of four from the foot of the sheet, unmounted mint, slightwrinkles, fine. Photocopy of R.P.S. Certificate (2008) for a block of 18. SpecialisedM27(2), £300 £100-150

1911-13 Somerset House

729 + 2d. grey-green and bright carmine, block of four, unmounted mint, fine. R.P.S.Certificate (2010). S.G. 292, £220+ £100-120

730 6d. reddish purple, non fluorescent ink, variety no watermark, unmounted mint from thetop of the sheet, tiny trace of pencil notation on reverse, fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate(2011). Specialised M33A(3)var. Photo £300-400

731 2/6d. deep reddish purple, unmounted mint, fine. Photocopy of Hendon Certificate(2008) for a block of six. Specialised M50. Photo £500-600

732 1⁄2d. (2), 1d., 11⁄2d., 2d., 21⁄2d., 3d., 4d. green and brown, 5d., 6d., 9d., 10d., 1/-, 2/6d.,5/-, 10/- and £1, mint or redistributed original gum, fresh colours and fine. Photo £1,000-1,500

733 Mint and used collection on pages, hundreds, including 1902-10 De La Rue 2/6d. (7),5/- (3), 10/- (2) and £1 used, 1911-13 2/6d. (2), 5/- (3), 10/- (2) and £1 used, etc.,chiefly good to fine £1,000-1,200


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x734 E 1911 photo montage of an unadopted essay, based on an enlarged photograph(65x92mm.) of an adhesive, over which a full length portrait of King George V in Navaluniform has been pasted, the value tablet, royal cypher, Crown and coat of arms handpainted in black and Chinese white. It is believed that this design was to be considered for aspecial issue commemorating the Coronation and that this essay may have been prepared bythe Royal Mint. Photo £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Kristensen

1911-12

735 Watermark Crown 1d. carmine-red, Die 1A in corner control “A 11” block of six andstrip of three, both showing plate variety white patch in front of lion’s paw (plate 13b,R.20/11), large part original gum; the block of six with tone spots affecting four stamps.S.G. 327/328. Specialised N7k £120-150

PROVENANCE:‘Monarch’, October 2008

1912

736 B Watermark Crown 1d. bright scarlet, block of twelve (4x3), two stamps in the lower rowvariety No Cross on Crown, unmounted mint, slight creases affecting the varieties. S.G. 341/341a £100-150

737 B Watermark Simple Cypher: 1d. scarlet, die 2, watermark inverted and reversed, withmachine finish underneath, in a top left corner block of six; reinforced perfs in upperright leaving four stamps unmounted mint. S.G. 345var., Specialised N12f. Photo £400-500

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x738 A 1912 (24 July), picture post card (“Daily Mail Aeroplane circuit, 1912/H.Salmet, withhis 50h.p. Bleriot monoplane...”), addressed to Hereford, franked 1⁄2d. green withStratford on Avon cancellation and violet boxed “CARRIED BY/M.SALMET./DAILYMAIL/AIRMAN” cachet; the card with a tear at lower left, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo £500-600

1912-24 Watermark Simple Cypher

739 B 1⁄2d. blue-green lower marginal block of six with control “K 18”, lower row middle stampvariety coloured mark on right dolphin’s eye; fine unmounted mint (top left stampmounted). Brandon Certificate (1978). Specialised N14(14)K, £370+ £120-150

740 1d. deep orange vermilion, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. Photocopy of R.P.S.Certificate (2007) for a block of four. Specialised N16(16), £550. Photo £300-350

741 B 21⁄2d. bright blue (pale shade), “K17” Control block of six (3x2) from the lower leftcorner of the sheet, unmounted mint, a few small wrinkles, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2012).Specialised N21(4)var. Photo £300-350

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x742 S C 1912-29 overprinted selection comprising “SPECIMEN”, type 26, watermark Royal Cypherimperforate 1⁄2d. and 1d (5 of each including blocks of four) block Cypher watermark, type23, 1⁄2d., 1d. (2 both imperf.), 11⁄2d. overprinted “CANCELLED”, type 24, watermark RoyalCypher 1⁄2d., 1d. (2, one imperf.) and watermark Block Cypher, type 28, 1⁄2d. and, type 33, 1d., 11⁄2d.; Generally fine (20) £600-700

1913 Waterlow

743 + 2/6d. deep sepia-brown, block of four, mounted on one stamp only; light vertical crease,well centred, fresh and attractive. S.G. 399. Photo £500-600

PROVENANCE:Gawaine Baillie, September 2005

x744 £1 dull blue-green, unmounted mint (gum slightly disturbed at left), good colour andperfs., well centred, good to fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1981). S.G. 404, £4,800. Photo £1,600-1,800

745 £1 deep green, light circular cancellation, slightly short perf. at lower left, a fine exampleof this scarce shade. Brandon Certificate (2013). Specialised N72(2), £1,800. Photo. £500-600

1915 De La Rue

746 2/6d. deep yellow-brown, unmounted mint, good colour and perfs.; fine. S.G. 405,£680. Photo £350-400

747 + 2/6d. very deep brown in an upper left corner block of four, mounted in the marginonly and small gum disturbance on lower pair, folded vertical perfs. A good positionalblock of this scarce shade. R.P.S. Certificate (1990). Specialised N64(11). Photo £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Gawaine Baillie, September 2005


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748 10/- bright (“Cambridge”) blue, unmounted mint from the lower right corner of thesheet (hinged in margin), usual slightly yellowish gum, good colour and perfs., fine. A fresh example of this rare shade. Specialised N70(3), £12,000. Photo £4,000-5,000

749 10/- deep (intense) bright blue, unmounted mint, lower right corner perf. creased and aslightly nibbed perf. at right, good colour and well centred, fine. R.P.S. Certificate(1971). Specialised N70(5), £11,000. Photo £2,500-3,000

1918-19 Bradbury, Wilkinson

750 + 10/- dull grey-blue, used block of four, some split perfs., fine and scarce. S.G. 417,£640+ £150-200

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751 Used selection of Seahorse issues on stockcards over 800 stamps, values to 10/- (121,mostly (88) are the 1934 issue), some blocks, etc., mixed condition £1,000-1,500

1924-26 Watermark Block Cypher

752 1/- pale buff-brown, variety watermark inverted, unmounted mint from the top of thesheet, tiny mark in margin, fine and very scarce. Photocopy of R.P.S. Certificate (2012)for a pair. Specialised N45(3)a. Photo £350-400

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753 1924 (23 April) Wembley 1d. and 11⁄2d. used on day of issue on H. R. Harmer displayenvelope tied by special Wembley Park machine cancellation, containing original printedletter, minor peripheral faults, fine; also 1925 11⁄2d. postal stationery envelope with neatLondon Stamp Exhibition 24 Nov. 28 c.d.s., fine. S.G. 430-431, Photo £150-200

1929 Postal Union Congress

754 21⁄2d. blue, variety watermark inverted, wavy line cancellation, fine. S.G. 437Wi, £1,100.Photo £320-350

755 £1 black, unmounted mint from the lower left corner of the sheet; fine. S.G. 438, £1,100.Photo £400-450

756 £1 black, unmounted mint from the foot of the sheet; tiny wrinkles, signed Ferchenbauerin the margin. S.G. 438. Photo £400-450


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757 1939-48 2/6d. to £1, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 476-478c, £425. Photo £150-200

758 — 2/6d. to £1, set of six, unmounted mint, a few minor wrinkles, fine. S.G. 476-478c,£425. Photo £100-150

759 –– 2/6d. brown and 10/- ultramarine vertical pairs, 2/6d. green, 5/- and £1 (2) blocksof four, unmounted mint, chiefly fine. S.G. 476-477, 478b-478c, £620 £100-150

760 B 1939-51 selection of unmounted mint high values in blocks comprising 1939-48 2/6d.,5/-, 10/- ultramarine (10), £1 (12); 1951 (3 May) 2/6d. to £1 (8). Mostly Fine. S.G. 476b, 477, 477, 478b/c, 509/12, £2,400 £500-600

761 1948-51 selection of four first day covers comprising 1948 (26 April) Silver Wedding £1block of four (2, one illustrated), (1 Oct.) £1 brown block of four together with SilverWedding 21⁄2d. block of six, and 1951 £1 brown on Festival of Britain illustrated envelope.Mostly fine £200-300

762 Duplicated mint and used selection in black stockbook, hundreds, including 1939-482/6d. brown (108 used), 10/- dark blue (164 used with 16 blocks of four), 10/-ultramarine (7 mint), £1 (mint block of six, 49 used), etc., mixed condition £800-1,000

QUEEN ELIZABETH II ISSUES

763 1953-67 commemorative issues collection on blue album, including 1953 Coronation setin cylinder blocks of six, 1962 F.F.H., 1963 Paris, 1963 Nature, 1963 Lifeboats, 1963Red Cross, 1963 COMPAC, 1964 Shakespeare, 1963 Geographical, 1964 Botanicalphosphor sets, all in cylinder blocks of six, etc., unmounted mint, chiefly fine £300-400

x764 1952-71 mint collection housed in a green Lighthouse hingeless album, hundreds,including 1952-54 set, 1955-58 Waterlow 2/6d. to £1, 1955-58 set, early phosphorcommemoratives, Regionals, etc., chiefly fine unmounted mint £200-250

765 1953-72 collection of first day covers and special event covers (over 200) housed in twogreen albums contained in a carton, including 1953 Coronation (plain), 1958 Games,1961 P.O.S.B. (2), early phosphor commemorative sets, 1965 Parliament dated 8 July1965 (11 days before first day), etc., chiefly fine £80-100

766 1952-99, a largely complete, unmounted mint collection arranged in two hingelessLighthouse albums, contained in a carton, including Wilding sets with additionalwatermark varieties, 1952-54 Tudor crown, 1955-57 St. Edward’s crown, 1958-61graphite, 1959 phosphor-graphite with 2d. error of watermark, Waterlow Castle highvalues 2/6d. to £1 (2), better phosphor commemoratives, selection of minor varieties;also complete basic Postage Dues (first two sets mounted). Mostly fine. (thousands) £500-600



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767 1958-59 first and second De La Rue Castle sets 2/6d. to £1; both marginal and fineunmounted mint. S.G. 536a/9a, 595/8, £795. Photo £250-300

768 1955-58 watermark Edward Crown 1⁄2d. vertical pair, the lower stamp imperforate onthree sides from a part perforated booklet pane; large part original gum. S.G. 540a,£5,000 (for complete booklet pane). Photo £600-800

769 1957 Graphite 11⁄2d. green, variety both lines at left, light c.d.s. cancellation, fine. S.G. 563a, £600. Photo £100-120

x770 1958-65 Crowns 4d. ultramarine, vertical pair from the top of the sheet, varietyimperforate between stamp and margin; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 576var.,Specialised S83d. Photo £150-200

771 –– 1/- bistre-brown, variety double impression; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 584var.,Specialised S138a, £275; Pierron GBR1174a, £200. Photo £120-150

772 1959-68 Bradbury, Wilkinson printing 5/- red, variety printed on the gummed side,unmounted mint, a little stained at top. S.G. 596ab, £1,500. Photo £200-250

773 1965 (15 Nov.) I.T.U. Centenary 9d. with spectacular 4mm. downward shift of blackwith normal for comparison; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 683 var.; Pierron F238CSd.Photo £100-120

774 B 1966 (1 June) World Cup 6d. left marginal block of four variety 4mm. shift to left and11⁄2mm. to top of black, lower left stamp with small bend; also similar single with normalfor comparison. Fine unmounted mint. S.G. 694var. Photo £120-150

775 B –– 6d., top left marginal block of forty with spectacular progressive shift of black;mostly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 694var. £1,000-1,200

1966 British Birds

776 B 4d. phosphor, block of six se-tenant blocks of four, from the foot of the sheet with trafficlight and cylinder numbers, showing the red-brown printing misplaced approximately6mm. to the left, affecting the Robin and Blackbird types, unmounted mint, foldedthrough central vertical perfs. (affecting two blocks), fine and a spectacular variety. S.G. 696a, var. £100-150

777 + 4d. ordinary, se-tenant block of four, variety emerald-green omitted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, gum wrinkles affecting the Robin, otherwise fine. S.G. 696-698f, £600. GB 1392Mcf. Photo £250-300

778 + 4d. phosphor, se-tenant block of four, variety reddish brown omitted, unmounted mintfrom the left of the sheet, fine. S.G. 696-698pj, £350 £150-200

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x779 1966 British Technology 6d. British Motor-cars, variety red (Mini-cars) omitted,Harlow cancellation of 28 Oct. 1966; fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (2007). S.G. 702a, £21,000 (mint). Photo £4,400-5,000

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780 Ordinary 9d. brown (rail trucks) omitted, phosphor 1/6d. blue-grey omitted, 1967Christmas 4d. Gold (Queen’s head and value) omitted, 1968 Bridges set of fourphosphor omitted, 1969 Anniversaries 1/6d. black omitted, another yellow greenomitted, yellow-green and phosphor omitted (2), 1969 Christmas 1/6d. Gold(Queen’s head, etc.) omitted, new blue omitted (2), 1970 Anniversaries 1/- GoldQueen’s head and embossing omitted (2), 1970 Christmas 5d. emerald omitted, 1973Christmas 31⁄2p. bright rose-red omitted, unmounted mint, fine. £1,740 £400-500

781 + 9d. phosophor, left marginal block of four with spectacular downward shift of brown(4mm.) and new blue (3mm.); fine unmounted mint. S.G. 715p, var., PierronF277CSc. Photo £120-150

782 1/6d. ordinary new blue omitted, 1967 Christmas 4d. Gold (Queen’s head and value)omitted, 1969 Anniversaries 1/6d. black omitted, 1970 Anniversaries 1/- greenomitted, 1973 British Paintings 3d. Gold (Queen’s head) and embossing omitted;unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 716a, 757a, 794e, 821c, 931Ec, £690 £200-250

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783 + 1967 British Wild Flowers 4d. phosphor, se-tenant block of four, variety slate-purpleomitted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, small tone spot affecting LargerBindweed (normal), fine. 717pf, £525. Photo £150-200

1967-70

784 4d. bright vermilion, 1 centre band, 1 band at left and 1 band at right, all on uncoatedpaper, the first and last with selvedge from the Cook book, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 733b, 734a, 734Eba, £560 £150-200

785 1/6d. PVA gum, variety greenish blue omitted, two examples, also 1971-96 10p. twobands, variety orange-brown omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 743Eva, 885a, £380 £100-150

786 Collection in two stockbooks, including missing phosphor varieties with 1/6d. (3),uncoated paper 1d., 5d. Cook book pane of fifteen (perf. trimmed at foot), 10d. block offour, 1/6d. greenish blue omitted single and block of four, etc., also a few others,unmounted mint, chiefly fine (hundreds) £100-150

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787 1967 British Paintings 4d. Master Lambton, variety Gold (Queen’s head and value)omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 748a, £350, GB1496MCa, quantity: circa 120mint £150-200

788 1968 British Bridges 4d. printed on the gummed side, 1969 Anniversaries 1/6d.yellow-green (from flags) omitted (2), 1970 Anniversaries 1/- Gold (Queen’s head)omitted, 1975 Sailing 8. black omitted, 1980 Authoresses 12p missing “p” in value,1984 Urban Renewal 16p. misperforated with “URBAN RENEWAL-LIVERPOOL” at top;unmounted mint, fine £150-200

1968 British Paintings

789 1/6d. Ruins of St. Mary Le Port, variety Gold (Queen’s head and value) omitted,unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 773a, £350, GB1546MCa, quantity: circa 90 mint. Photo £150-200

790 1/9d. The Hay Wain, variety Gold (Queen’s head and value) and embossing omitted,unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 774a, £950. GBR 1548b.£950, quantity: 60. Photo £400-500


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791 B 4d. Boy and girl with rocking horse, black, orange, vermilion,ultramarine, bistre and gold,block of eighteen (3x6) from the upper left corner of the sheet, seven stamps varietyGold omitted due to a pre-printing paper fold, resulting in the Gold being printed onthe reverse; unmounted mint (hinge in the margin), the necessary diagonal crease affectsfour of the varieties and one of these is torn, nevertheless fine and a truely spectacularvariety. S.G. 775a, £63,000+. GBR 1550a, quantity: 13 mint examples. Photo £20,000-25,000


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796 9d. Girl with doll’s house, variety turquoise-green (dress) omitted, contained in anunmounted mint vertical pair with normal (turquoise-green partly omitted), from thelower left corner of the sheet with plate numbers, unmounted mint; fine. The uniqueexample of this error. Brandon Certificate (1996). S.G. 776b, £20,000. GBR 1552b,£20,000. Photo £12,000-15,000

792 4d. Boy and girl with rocking horse, variety vermilion omitted, unmounted mint; smallcoloured mark on gum, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 775b, £650. GBR1550b,£600, quantity: 120. Photo £200-250

793 4d. Boy and girl with rocking horse, variety ultramarine and phosphor omitted,unmounted mint, pencil number “16” on reverse; fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 775c, £550. GBR 1550d, £500, quantity: 120 mint. Photo £250-300

794 4d. Boy and girl with rocking horse, variety ultramarine and phosphor omitted,unmounted mint from the top of the sheet with part of dividing arrow in the margin,numbered “3” in pencil on reverse, fine. S.G. 775c, £550. GBR 1550d, £500, quantity:120 mint. Photo £250-300

795 9d. Girl with doll’s house, variety yellow omitted, unmounted mint; fine. With normalfor comparison. S.G. 776a, £175. GBR 1552a, £160, quantity: 240 £80-100


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805 5d. Fife harling, variety grey-black (inscription “Fife harling” and shading from thecottage and roof) omitted, unmounted mint from the upper left corner of the sheet withcolour registration crosses, fine. With normal for comparison. Brandon Certificate(2006). S.G. 815 var. GBR 1630d, £40,000, quantity: 3 or 4 examples. Photo £10,000-12,000

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806 1970 Literary Anniversaries 1/6d., variety silver (“Grasmere”) omitted, unmountedmint, fine. S.G. 828b, £250, GB1656MCb. Quantity circa 90 mint £80-100

807 + 1970 (3 June) 50p. deep ultramarine, top left corner block of four variety uncoatedpaper, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 831Ea, £240; also 1970-72 complete set 10p. to £1affixed to limited edition charity card (115mm x 152mm) signed by Arnold Machin. Fine £150-200


1969 British Ships

797 5d. R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2, variety black (Queen’s head, value, hull andinscription) omitted, unmounted mint, fine and a spectacular variety. With normal forcomparison. S.G. 778a, £3,500. GBR 1556a, £3,200, quantity: 144. Photo £2,000-2,500

798 5d. R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2, variety black (Queen’s head, value, hull andinscription) omitted, mint, small patch of disturbed gum, otherwise fine and a strikingmodern rarity. S.G. 778a, £3,500, GB1556MCa, Quantity: 72 mint. Photo £800-1,000

799 5d. R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2, variety grey (decks, etc.) omitted, unmounted mint,fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 778b, £300. GBR 1556b, £250, quantity: 240.Photo £150-200

800 5d. R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2, variety red (inscription) omitted, unmounted mint, fine.S.G. 778c, £300 £120-150

1969 Christmas

801 5d. The three shepherds, variety yellow partially missing (a tiny trace of the yellow isvisible on the leftmost shepherds jacket), tied to small piece by Croydon c.d.s., fine andextremely rare. With normal for comparison. Brandon Certificiate (stating “greenishyellow printing omitted”) (1998). S.G. 813var. GBR 1626f, £3,500, quantity: 2 usedexamples. Photo £1,500-2,000

802 5d. The three shepherds, variety olive-brown omitted, light wavy line cancellation, fine.One of only two recorded examples of this variety, both of which are used. With normal forcomparison. Brandon Certificate (1995). S.G. 813var. GBR 1626e, £3,500, quantity: 2used examples. Photo £1,500-2,000

803 1/6d., variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, another variety new blue omitted,unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 814a, 814e, £320. GB1628MCa, 1628MCd. Quantity: circa180 and 240 mint respectively £150-200

804 + 1/6d. new blue omitted, unmounted mint block of four, fine. S.G. 814e, £560+ £200-250


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808 B 1⁄2p. turquoise-blue, 1 side band at left, in booklet pane with 1⁄2p. (2 bands x 3) and 21⁄2p.(2), forty panes with average of trimmed perfs., unmounted mint. S.G. X841p, £2,400 £80-100

809 3p. ultramarine, one centre band, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint, fine.S.G. X856A, £325 £100-120

810 61⁄2p. greenish blue, one centre band, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint,fine. S.G. X872a, £450. Photo £150-200

811 9p. deep violet (2 bands), imperforate horizontal pair from the left of the sheet,unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X883a, £325 £100-120

812 111⁄2p. drab, one centre band, imperforated horizontal pair; unmounted mint from theright of the sheet, fine. S.G. X893a, £325 £100-120

813 121⁄2p. light emerald, (one centre band), phosphorised paper 151⁄2p. pale violet and 16p.olive-drab, imperforate horizontal pairs from the sides of the sheets; fine unmountedmint. S.G. X898a, X948a, X949a, £620 £200-250

814 Phosphorised paper 1⁄2p. turquoise blue and 16p. olive-drab, imperforate horizontalpairs; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X924a, X949a, £340 £100-150

815 –– 151⁄2p. pale violet, imperforate horizontal pair from the top of the sheet,unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X948a, £300 £100-120

816 –– 151⁄2p. pale violet, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X948a,£300 £100-120

817 –– 17p. grey-blue, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. X952a,£400. Photo £140-160

818 –– 22p. blue, imperforate horizontal pair; unmounted mint from the left of the sheet,fine. S.G. X962a, £300 £100-120

1971 Ulster Paintings

819 71⁄2p. “Deer’s Meadow” , variety pale olive-grey omitted, unmounted mint from theright of the sheet, fine. S.G. 882a, £380. GBR 1764a, £375, quantity: 100. Photo £150-200

820 9p. “Slieve na brock” variety orange (flowers) omitted, unmounted mint, fine and rare.With normal for comparison. S.G. 883a, £4,200. GBR 1766a, £4,200, quantity: circa 20.Photo £2,000-2,200

1971 Literary Anniversaries

821 3p. John Keats, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 884a, £275. GBR 1768a, £250, quantity: circa 200 £120-150

822 5p. Thomas Gray, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint; some tinywrinkles, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G.885a, £1,400. GBR 1770a, £1300,quantity: circa 35 and 2 first day covers. Photo £500-600

1971 Anniversaries

823 3p. Serviceman and Nurse of 1921, variety deep blue omitted, fine unmounted mint.With normal for comparison. S.G. 887a, £1,150. GBR 1774a, £1,000, quantity: circa 70mint. Photo £550-600

824 3p. Serviceman and Nurse of 1921, variety red-orange (nurse’s cloak) omitted,unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 887b, £800. GBR 1774b,£750, quantity: circa 100. Photo £500-600

825 3p. Serviceman and Nurse of 1921, variety olive-brown (faces, etc.) omitted,unmounted mint from the top of the sheet with traffic lights, unmounted mint; a littlecreased in the margin only, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 887c, £675. GBR1774c, £650, quantity: circa 100. Photo £350-400


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827 71⁄2p. Roman Centurian, variety grey omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal forcomparison. S.G. 888a, £300. GRB 1776a, £300, quantity: circa 100. Photo £120-150

828 71⁄2p. Roman Centurian, variety mauve printing shifted 8mm. to the right, unmountedmint and fine. S.G. 888var. Photo £80-100

829 9p. Rugby Football, 1871, variety olive-brown omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 889a, £325. GBR 1778a, £300, quantity: circa 150 £140-160

830 9p. Rugby Football, 1871, variety new blue omitted, unmounted mint, fine and a rareand striking variety. S.G. 889b, £12,000. GBR 1778b, £12,000, quantity: circa 10. Photo £5,000-7,000

831 9p. Rugby Football, 1871, variety myrtle-green omitted, unmounted mint, fine and arare modern error. One of probably only three mint examples recorded. With normal forcomparison. S.G. 889c, unpriced mint. GBR 1778c, £10,000, quantity: circa 3 mintexamples. Photo £5,000-6,000

1971 Christmas

832 3p. Adoration of the Magi, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint,fine. S.G. 895a, £2,500. GBR 1790a, £2,400, quantity: 24 mint. Photo £1,200-1,400

833 3p. Adoration of the Magi, variety carmine-rose omitted, unmounted mint from the leftof the sheet, fine and rare. With normal for comparison. S.G. 895b, £5,800. GBR 1790b,£5,800, quantity: 18 (eight of these damaged). Photo £2,500-3,000

834 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: circa100 mint £150-200

835 3p. Adoration of the Magi, lemon (window panels) omitted, unmounted mint, fine.S.G. 895c, £350 £140-160

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836 3p. Sir James Clark Ross, variety uncoated paper, unmounted mint, fine and rare. S.G. 897var., GRB F461PFA, £1,000, quantity: 2 mint. Photo £1,000-1,200

837 5p. Sir Martin Frobisher, variety Gold (Queen’s head) and phosphor omitted,unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 898Eya, £325. GBR 1796a,£300, quantity: 100 £150-200

838 71⁄2p. Henry Hudson, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine.With normal for comparison. S.G. 899a, £550. GBR 1798am £550, quantity: circa 50.Photo £200-250

839 71⁄2p. Henry Hudson, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 899a, £550, GBR1798a. Quantity: circa 50 mint. Photo £200-250

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840 1972 Anniversaries 9p. Ralph Vaughan Williams, variety brown (facial features)omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 903b, £5,500. GBR 1806d, £5,200, quantity: 36 mint. Photo £2,500-3,000

1972 British Architecture

841 3p. St. Andrew’s, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, small area ofglazed gum. S.G. 904a, £250. GBR 1808a, £250, quantity: 94 mint £80-100

842 3p. St. Andrew’s, variety orange-vermilion omitted, wavy line cancellation, crease atupper right corner, small coloured mark on reverse. Rare. With normal for comparison.S.G. 904b, £5,500. GBR 1808b, £5,500, quantity: 2 used examples. Photo £2,500-3,000


843 4p. All Saints, variety Gold (Queen’s head) and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint,fine and scarce. With normal for comparison. S.G. 905a, £7,000. GBR 1810b, £7,000,quantity: circa 6. Photo £3,500-4,000

844 4p. All Saints, variety violet-blue omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 905b, £280.GBR 1810a, £275, quantity: 100 £120-150

845 5p. St. Andrew’s Letheringsett, variety Gold (Queen’s head) and phosphor omitted,unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 906a, £300. GBR 1812a, £300, quantity: 100 £120-150


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847 71⁄2p. T.V. Camera, variety brownish-slate (Queen’s head) omitted, on first day cover(typewritten address) with the other three values of the set, fine and rare. S.G. 911a,£4,500. GBR 1822a, £4,500. quantity: 6, all originally on first covers. Photo £2,000-2,500

1972 Broadcasting Anniversaries

846 3p. microphones, variety greenish yellow (terminals) omitted, unmounted mint, fineand scarce. With normal for comparison. S.G. 909a, £6,000. GBR 1818c, £6,000,quantity: circa 10. Photo £3,000-3,500


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848 9p. Oscillator and spark transmitter, variety brownish slate (Queen’s head) omitted,contained in a vertical strip of three from the right of the sheet with centre marginalarrow, the first stamp completely omitted, the second largely omitted and the third normal, unmounted mint, fine and a rare positional piece. S.G. 912a, £7,500+. GBR 1824a, £7,500. quantity: circa 20. Photo £4,000-5,000

1972 Christmas

849 21⁄2p. Angel holding trumpet, horizontal pair from the left of the sheet varietyimperforate between stamp and margin; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 913var.,Specialised W233e, £275. Photo £150-200

850 21⁄2p. Angel holding trumpet, variety Gold omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normalfor comparison. S.G. 913a, £1,500. GBR 1826a, £1,500, quantity: 35 mint. Photo £700-800

851 21⁄2p. Angel holding trumpet, variety all colours omitted, unmounted mint, goodembossing, fine. Also a mint pair of normals showing paper repair. S.G. 913var. GBR 1826b, £100, quantity: circa 110 £80-100

852 3p. Angel playing lute, variety red-brown omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normalfor comparison. S.G. 914a, £1,400. GBR 1828a, £1,100, quantity: 24. Photo £600-700

853 3p. Angel playing lute, variety bright green omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 914b, £300. GBR 1828b, £300, quantity: 150 £120-150

854 71⁄2p. Angel playing harp, variety ochre omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 915a, £300 £120-150

855 71⁄2p. Angel playing harp, variety ochre omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal forcomparison. S.G. 915a, £300. GBR 1830a, £300, quantity: 200 £120-150


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856 71⁄2p. Angel playing harp, variety blackish violet (shadow) omitted, unmounted mint,fine and scarce. With normal for comparison. S.G. 915b, unpriced. GBR 1830b, £12,000,quantity: 1. Photo £6,000-7,000

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857 1972 Royal Silver Wedding 3p. Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh, variety Silver(value and inscription) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison.S.G. 916a, £750. GBR 1832a, £750, quantity: circa 120. Photo £350-400

1973 Tree Planting Year

858 9p. Oak Tree, variety brownish black (value and inscription) omitted, unmountedmint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 922a, £850. GBR 1844a, £750, quantity:100. Photo £450-500

859 9p. Oak Tree, variety brownish grey (Queen’s head) and phosphor omitted,unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 922b, £800. GBR 1844b,£700, quantity: 100. Photo £400-450

1973 British Explorers

860 3p. Livingstone/Stanley, se-tenant pair variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, anotherse-tenant pair variety Gold (Queen’s head) and embossing omitted, unmounted mint,fine. S.G. 923/924b, £600. GBR 1846a, £300, quantity: 135 £200-250

861 3p. Livingstone/Stanley, se-tenant pair variety turquoise-blue (background andinscriptions) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 923/924c, £4,500. GBR 1846b, £4,400, quantity: 50 pairs. Photo £2,000-2,500

862 3p. Livingstone/Stanley, se-tenant pair, variety light orange-brown omitted,unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 923/924d, £3,000. GBR 1846c, £2,800, quantity: 39 pairs. Photo £1,200-1,500

863 5p. Sir Francis Drake, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine.S.G. 925a, £275. GBR 1850a, £275, quantity: between 100-200 £120-150

864 5p. Sir Francis Drake, variety grey-black and phosphor omitted, unmounted mint, fineand rare. S.G. 925b, £4,700. GBR 1850d, £3,000, quantity: circa 24. Photo £2,000-2,500

865 5p. Sir Francis Drake, variety sepia omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal forcomparison. S.G. 925c, £5,500. GBR 1850c, £5,250, quantity: circa 24. Photo £2,500-3,000


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866 71⁄2p. Sir Walter Raleigh, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine.With normal for comparison. S.G. 926a, £11,000. GBR 1852a, £11,000, quantity: circa6. Photo £5,000-5,500

867 71⁄2p. Waler Raleigh, variety ultramarine (eyes) omitted, Aldershot c.d.s. of 18 April1973; small coloured mark on reverse; fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 926b,£5,000. GBR 1852b, £5,000, quantity: 3, all used. Photo £2,000-2,500

868 9p. Charles Sturt, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal for comparison. S.G. 927a, £250. GBR 1854a, £250, quantity: between100-200 £120-150

869 9p. Charles Sturt, variety grey black omitted, contained in a horizontal pair with normal,unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 927c, £5,500. GBR 1854b, £5,000, quantity: circa 20.Photo £2,500-3,000

870 9p. Charles Sturt, variety red-brown (rivers on map) omitted, unmounted mint, fine.S.G. 927d, £1,600. GBR 1854a, £1,600, quantity: circa 30. Photo £600-700

1973 British Paintings

871 3p. Reynolds, 5p. Raeburn and 71⁄2p. Nelly O’Brien, all variety Gold (Queen’s head)omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G.931a, 932a, 933a, £580. GBR 1862a, 1864a,1866a, £545, quantity: between 100-200 each £250-300

872 5p. Raeburn, variety greenish yellow omitted; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 932b,£1,350, GBR 1864b. quantity: circa 30 mint. Photo £600-700

873 5p. Raeburn, variety greenish yellow omitted, unmounted mint, fine. With normal forcomparison. S.G. 932b, £1,350. GBR 1864b, £1,300, quantity: circa 30. Photo £600-650

874 71⁄2p. Nelly O’Brien, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 933a, £240. GBR 1866a, £225, quantity: between 100-200 £100-120


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875 71⁄2p. Nelly O’Brien, variety cinnamon omitted, contained in a progressive horizontalstrip of four with the first stamp being the error, the second with cinnamon parly omittedand two normals, unmounted mint, fine. A rare and striking variety. S.G. 933b,£22,000+. GBR 1866b, £22,000, quantity: circa 10. Photo £12,000-15,000

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1978 British Architecture

877 + The miniature sheet, variety light yellow-olive (Queen’s head) and shading from the101⁄2p. and 11p. Castles) omitted, fine unmounted mint. Rare. S.G. MS1058b,£25,000. GBR 2116a, £25,000, quantity: 4. Photo £10,000-12,000


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878 + The miniature sheet, variety rose-red (Union Jack on 9p.) omitted, unmounted mint,fine and rare. Only six miniature sheets recorded with this variety. S.G. MS1058c, £8,500.GBR 2116b, £8,500, quantity: 6. Photo £5,000-6,000

1979 Death Centenary of Rowland Hill

879 + Miniature sheet, variety Gold (Queen’s head) omitted; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. MS1099c, £950. GB2198b. Quantity: circa 31 mint and 6 first day covers. Photo £350-400

880 + Miniature sheet, variety pale greenish yellow omitted; fine unmounted mint. S.G. MS1099g, £850, GBR2198a. Quantity circa 34 mint and 2 first day covers £350-400

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882 1992-95 £5 deep brown and gold, with interpanneau margin at top, variety gold(Queen’s head) omitted; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1614a, £500. Photo £200-250

1993-2012

883 P Elliptical perforations “00” Machin colour trials, thirty four in varying colours,unmounted mint. Mostly fine. A scarce group. Photo £800-1,000

884 –– 35p. sepia (small crease), 39p. grey, 40p. turquoise-blue and 43p. emerald, all inimperforate horizontal pairs; fine unmounted mint. S.G. Y1700a, Y1709a, Y1711a,Y1718a, £1,800. Photo £400-500

885 P –– £2 deep blue-green, horizontal pair, printed on iriodin ink, trial printing; also normal£2. Fine unmounted mint. Photo £300-400

886 P –– £5 ochre-brown, horizontal pair, printed on iriodin ink, trial printing; also normalengraved £5 brown. Fine unmounted mint. S.G. Y1749, var. Photo £400-500

887 — 2002 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 redand orange. Also part normal se-tenant pane for comparison. Fine unmounted mint. Rare.Photo £400-500

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888 B 2003 Birds of Prey (1st) se-tenant block of ten, variety brownish grey and phosphoromitted, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 2327ab, £3,000. GBR 4654a, £3,000,quantity: 34. Photo £1,200-1,500

889 P 2003 Extreme Endeavours (British Explorers), 1st, 42p., 47p., E and 68p., five valuesfrom the set of six, all in vertical pairs with Queen’s head and values in silver (instead ofGold) plus other subtle differences. Fine, unmounted mint. See footnote after S.G. 2360-2365. Photo £500-600

890 2004 Christmas set of six values, self-adhesive, not as issued with alternative values E for40, 68 for £1.12, 53 for 57 and £1.12 for 68. Fine and rare. See footnote after S.G. 2500. Fine and most unusual. Pierron between GBR4990a-5000a. Photo £500-600

891 2005 England’s Ashes Victory miniature sheet, variety miscut (with three Lions andCrown at right), unmounted mint, very slight wrinkles, fine. S.G. MS2573var. £100-150

OFFICIALSInland Revenue

892 1882-1901, on issues of 1884-88 5/- rose, London hooded registered cancellation,slightly short lower right corner perf.; fine. S.G. O9, £2,400. Photo £400-500

893 –– 5/- rose, KE, overprinted in blue-black, oval Accounts Branch Glasgow cancellation;horizontal crease, scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (2007). S.G. O9b, £3,000. Photo £250-300

x894 S 1882-1901, on issues of 1887-92 £1 green, QC, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, partoriginal gum, a little soiled. Scarce. Photo. S.G. O16s, £2,250. Photo £400-500

Office of Works

895 1902-03 1⁄2d., 1d. and 2d., part original gum, the 1⁄2d. with glazed gum and the 2d. withrounded corner, and Army 1896-1901 1⁄2d. (both), 1d., 21⁄2d., 6d., 1902-03 1⁄2d, 1d., 6d.,used, chiefly fine. S.G. O36-38, 41-45, 48-50, £3,000+ £80-100

896 –– 2d. yellowish green and carmine-red, tied to small piece by South Western DistrictOffice c.d.s.; fine. S.G. O38, £400. Photo £100-150

897 –– 2d. yellowish green and carmine-red, tied to small piece by South Western DistrictOffice c.d.s., fine. S.G. O38, £400. Photo £100-150

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Army

898 + 1896-1901 1⁄2d. (both), 1d., 21⁄2d. and 6d., the set in blocks of four, large part originalgum; a few split perfs., fresh. S.G. O41-45, £652+ £150-200

x899 + 1902-03 6d. pale dull purple, block of four, fresh lightly mounted mint with the lowerpair remaining unmounted. A scarce multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. O50,£640+. Photo £250-300

Board of Education

900 1902 5d. dull purple and blue, used with a good strike of London 1903 (11 Nov.)duplex; good to fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. O81, £1,200. Photo £400-450

Admiralty Official

901 1903 1⁄2d. blue-green postal stationery card overprinted “ADMIRALTY/OFFICIAL” type I,used locally in London and cancelled by a neat strike of Willesden S.O. N.W. c.d.s. dated1904 (20 Feb.) and sent by the Admiralty Engineer Overseer. Fine and rare. Photo £200-250

REGIONALS

902 P England: 2003, 1st., E and 68, three colour trials of each value in deep reddish lilac andsilver (1st with shortish perfs. at top), slate-green and silver and pale lake-brown andsilver. Fine unmounted mint. A rare group. Photo £400-500

903 P Scotland: 2003, (2nd.) two colour trials, vertical pairs, in vermilion and silver and red andsilver. Fine unmounted mint. Rare. Photo £300-400

904 P –– (1st.) two colour trials in purple, reddish-orange and silver (vertical strip of three) andnew blue, blue and silver (horizontal pair); also similar possible trial in deep rose-red, palereddish-orange and silver (vertical strip of three). Fine unmounted mint. Rare. Photo £300-400

905 P –– (E) three colour trials, horizontal pairs, in rose-red, carmine-red and new blue allshowing value (placed at top right) and head in white. Fine unmounted mint. A raregroup. Photo £300-400

Guernsey

906 1941-44 1d. scarlet, imperforate vertical pair, unmounted mint; some tiny bends, fine.S.G. 2e, £875. Photo £200-250

907 1969-70 3d. Arms gold, pale greenish yellow, orange-red and black, variety watermarkinverted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet; fine and rare. S.G. 17ai, £1,200.Photo £300-400

908 –– Guernsey Lily 4d., variety emerald (stem) omitted, contained in the 4/- booklet(cover creased for display); unmounted mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 18ac, £750. Photo £250-300

909 –– Guernsey Lily 1/9d. variety emerald (stem) omitted, unmounted mint from theupper left corner of the sheet; fine. S.G. 24a, £850. Photo £300-350

Jersey

910 + 1940 “(Swastika)/1940” on 1d, scarlet, block of four from the lower right corner of thesheet, unused without gum, a heavy horizontal crease affects the lower pair and terminatesin a tear in the margin, a little waterstained. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1999). S.G. J20,£12,000. Photo £1,000-1,500

911 B 1941-43 1⁄2d. green, imperforate block of six (3x2) from the lower right corner of thesheet, unmounted mint; to horizontal creases affects all the stamps; fine appearance andscarce. S.G. 1e, £825 £100-150

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912 1958-71, neatly displayed and written-up collection of Wilding regional issues housed onfour Devon albums, contained in a carton, with cylinder blocks, varieties, unusual coverswith better postmarks, frankings registered/recorded delivery, and including Harrisonand Sons presentation cards/folder (3, one cancelled by Torquay Congresscommemorative h.s.), hand-illustrated first day envelope with all six regional 3d. stamps,Guernsey 1958 (18 Aug.) 3d. used on day of issue signed on reverse by the designer E. A. Piprell, Isle of Man 1963 (17 May) 3d. chalky paper cylinder block of six, 1969 (26 Feb.) 4d. vermilion left marginal block of six (2 x 3) with sheet numbermisperforated affecting the left four stamps, Jersey 1958 (18 Aug.) 3d. used on day ofissue signed on front by the designer W. M. Gardener, left marginal vertical block oftwelve (2 x 6) with spectacular “missing colour” printing error resulting frominclusion of foreign body on the web, affecting vertical rows 1,2 stamps 5 to 9, top leftcorner strip of four with pre-perforating paper fold affecting the first stamp, Scotland1958 (29 Sep.) 6d. MISPERFORATED due to misfeed, 1968 (12 Dec.) 1/6d. top marginalvertical strip of four with progressive dry print affecting top two stamps, Wales 1958 (18 Aug.) 3d. vertical strip of five progressive dry print affecting lower two stamps, arange of Talyllyn/Ffestiniog railway covers (18); also a stockbook of cylinder blocks andthree further albums of mainly covers, some commercial. An interesting lot well worthcloser inspection. (thousands) £1,000-1,200

Postage Dues

x913 + 1914-22 set (except 4d.) in blocks of four overprinted “SPECIMEN” unmounted mint (3)or part original gum, one 1⁄2d. with rounded corner, otherwise fine. S.G. D1s-5s, 7s-8s,£1,360+. Photo £450-500

BOOKLETS

914 1909 2/- booklet, edition number 6 (Brimsdown lamps), complete; 1d. panes withclipped perfs at right, 1⁄2d. panes with perfs. at foot just clipped, some surface scuffing atleft of the front cover and the staples are rusted. S.G. BA5, £2,200. Photo £500-600

x915 1913-25, selection comprising exploded 1913 (April) 2/- booklet, edition no. 32, allpanes precancelled (type I) and punched and 1925 (February) 3/-, edition 69, all panesprecancelled (type J in violet); also selection of various precancelled booklet panes withRoyal Cypher (6) and Block Cypher (5, one with advert) and mostly with selvedgemissing. Generally good to fine £300-350

x916 1913-26, selection arranged on album leaves comprising panes with 1913 Harrison and1924-26 1⁄2d.-11⁄2d. (2 of each value, one with inverted watermark), 11⁄2d. advertising(watermark inverted) and exploded booklets with 1918 3/- (Edition 1), 1924 3/-(Edition 166). Generally fine. (33 items) £600-700

x917 B 1920 (July) 3/6d., edition 29, exploded, all panes watermark Royal Cypher upright andprecancelled “LONDON E.C./27AUG/20” in black. Fine and rare. S.G. BB30, unlisted as aadvertiser voucher booklet £300-350

918 B 1929 P.U.C. 3/- edition 168; two 11⁄2d. panes clipped at foot and 1⁄2d. pane clipped atright, otherwise the perfs. are good; trivial soiling. S.G. BB25, £450. Photo £150-180

x919 –– selection comprising 3/-, edition 172, exploded booklet, all panes with invertedwatermarks; also booklets panes of six stamps (4) and 11⁄2d. handstamped “CANCELLED”(type 33) and punched with inverted watermark. Mostly fine £600-700

x920 1935 (July) Photogravure exploded booklet selection comprising 3/-, edition no. 306and 318 (2, one stapled), 5/-, edition no. 14 and 15; also booklets panes 1⁄2d. (2, onecylinder no. “E1”) and 1d. (3, one cylinder “F1”). Mostly good to fine £500-600


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921 1943 (Jan.) 5/- (27), 2d. and 1⁄2d. panes with perfs. clipped at right, 21⁄2d. panes withgood perfs. and inverted watermark; some ink notation on cover. S.G. BD26, £1,800.Photo £300-350

x922 1971- 2009, a duplicated selection of prestige booklets, contained in a carton, and twoalbums with exploded booklets and first day covers. Face value £747+ £400-450

x923 1971-2009 (c.), a comprehensive collection of folded booklets 10p. to £2 neatly arrangedin five albums, two booklet albums and loose, contained in a carton, including left andright margins; also a large quantity of Barcode booklets with some duplication. Face value£4,000+. (hundreds) £2,500-3,000

THE CRIMEAN WAR

Mail to the Crimea

x924 1855 (31 March) envelope to Ireland, inscribed “O.B.M., 77th Regt. Crimea” at lowerleft, franked watermark Small Crown, perf. 16 1d. strip of three cancelled on arrivalinLondon, on reverse “POST OFFICE/BRITISH ARMY” datestamp type 2 (code B) for 31 March; also 1855 (26 June) envelope from the same correspondence, similarly frankedand endorsed with on reverse “POST OFFICE/BRITISH ARMY” type 2 (code B) datestamps;a few small faults £120-150

Note: The manuscript initials on the address panels are those of Assistant Surgeon O.B. Miller

x925 1855 (2 April) envelope to Scotland inscribed “Coolalie April 2nd.” at lower left, bearingwatermark Small Crown, perf. 14 1d. pair and single cancelled by faint strikes of theCrown between Stars obliterations in black, the reverse showing “POST OFFICE/BRITISHARMY” datestamp type 2 (Code A) in blue-green for 2 April; the envelope perimeter andone adhesive a little defective. Photo £200-250

Note: The “Coolalie” inscription refers to Kulali. A convalescent Hospital was set up there,against the advice of Florence Nightingale, and the patients admitted were ill rather thanconvalescing. The staff of nuns running the Hospital were unable to cope and it was closedwithin a few months



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x926 1855 (29 July) envelope addressed to Lt. Col. Cocks British Army in the Crimea, frankedwatermark Small Crown perf. 16 1d. strip of three with “252” barred oval cancellationsof Davenport; fine. Photo £120-150

x927 1856 (12 April) stampless envelope to Ireland, rated “3” in manuscript and inscribed“O.B.M., XI Hussars, Crimea” at lower left, the reverse showing a good strike of the“POST OFFICE/BRITISH ARMY” datestamp type 2 (code B) for 12 April; minor perimeterfaults and a short filing note on front at right but otherwise fine. Also 1855 (28 Aug.)envelope to the 77th. Regt. Sanatorium Balaclava franked watermark Small Crown perf. 16 1d. pair and single, indistinctly cancelled and 1855 (1 Dec.) envelope addressedto Constantinople franked 1847-54 1/- green, cut square, faults, tied by London barredoval cancellation £150-200

Baltic Sea Fleet

928 1855 (April-August) eleven envelopes, all with enclosures, ex the same correspondence toRegents Park, London, written from Landscrona, Elsinore, “Off the Island of Dago”,Tolboukin Lighthouse, Nangen, etc., three franked 1d. on arrival in London, a variety ofmarkings including Hamburg Fleuron, Copenhagen clock, Danzig c.d.s., red boxed“ESCADRE DE LA BALTIQUE”, etc., some fascinating contents; mixed condition. Photo £1,000-1,500

929 1855 (May-Oct.) fifteen envelopes (nine ex the same correspondence to Portsmouth) toEngland, mostly franked 1d. strip of three cancelled in London and all with Danzigdatestamps, including envelope with a detailed sketch of a primative hand grenade on theinterior, also three other envelopes, etc., mixed condition £1,200-1,500

Literature

930 Illustrations of the Site and Neighbourhood of the New Post Office of St. Martin’s-le-Grand, 1830; published in London by Smalles and Tuck, 138 Aldersgate Street. A fascinating account of the history of the area and includes a steel engraving of Williams’New Post Office and Coffee House Tavern & Hotel (on the site of the old MourningBush Tavern), showing the new Post Office in the background, a hand-coloured plan ofthe new building showing the streets and land which were formerly on the site. There isalso an appendix concerning the Mourning Bust Tavern with further illustrations andplans. The book is with the original, card cover which exhibits some soiling but still in avery good state of preservation. A remarkable source of information and a valuablereference for the postal historian £400-500

Postal Stationery

931 A small selection, mostly Queen Victoria cards bearing better postmarks including 1900-01 Bickerdike “VR” and “ER”, 1900 Boston machine, six lines with numbers “1”and “4” plys four lines (2), London S.M.P. c.d.s. plus a few others including 1932“BUY/BRITISH/MADE/GOODS” slogan £100-120

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Picture Postcards

932 1914 (c.), a group of thirteen real photographic, all relating to aircraft, comprising AvroBiplane, Bleriot Monoplane, Bristol Monoplane and Tractor Biplane (3), Maurice FarmanBiplane plus four others, and Farnborough Aeroplane sheds and British Army aircraftworkshops. A very interesting group £100-120


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x933 Selection of eighteen, including Somerset & Dorset joint line, London & North Western,Rhymney, North Eastern, Great Western, Lancashire & Yorkshire, London & SouthWestern, Great Eastern, etc., mixed condition £80-100

Used Abroad

934 Malta: 1882 (14 Feb,) entire letter, registered to Rome, franked 1880-81 1⁄2d., 2d. (2pairs), 1881 1d. with “A25” barred oval cancellations with red oval registered d.s. below,Rome arrival (18.2) on reverse. light vertical filing fold between the stamps, a few tinystained perfs., fine. Photo £250-300

Ireland

935 1841-1997 (c.), mixed mint and used accumulation arranged in five volumes, containedin 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) £150-200


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936 Mint and used collection on pages, hundreds, including Channel Islands with Occupationissues, Guernsey 1969 set, Postage Due set, later with values to £5, Jersey 1969 set andPostage Due set, Isle of Man with values to £2, Regionals, etc., chiefly large part originalgum and fine £60-80

937 1840-1967 small mint and used selection (60), including 1840 1d., 1925 Wembley setunmounted mint, 1948 Wedding £1 (2), 1951 2/6d. to £1, etc., many fine £80-100

938 Collections of mint and used Regionals, Channel Islands and Isle of Man housed in sixalbums and loose contained in a carton, including values to £2, miniature sheets, covers,first day covers, presentation packs, etc., chiefly fine. (many hundreds) £100-120

939 A much duplicated mint and used Queen Elizabeth II selection housed in sevenstockbooks and loose contained in two cartons, including some mint decimal issues,booklet se-tenant combinations on covers, etc., mixed condition £100-150

x940 A used accumulation in small and large stockbooks, including 1840 1d. black (2), laterQueen Victoria to 5/-, Edward VII to 5/- (2), George V to Seahorse 10/- (6) and arange of later issues; mixed condition with viewing essential £200-250

941 1924-66 mint collection of commemorative issues in special S.G. album, including 1924and 1925 Wembley, 1929 P.U.C. 1⁄2d., 1d. and 11⁄2d. watermark sideways, 1948 Weddingset, the early phosphor sets, etc., unmounted mint, fine. (hundreds) £200-250

942 A much duplicated, predominantly mint selection housed in four volumes, a box file andloose, contained in two cartons, including 1939-48 10/- dark blue used block of 12,1960-67 phosphor set in blocks of 60, 1965 Churchill 1/3d. watermark inverted, 1967-68 no watermark 2/6d. to £1 blocks of 20, 1969 2/6d. to £1 in cylinder blocks of12, 5/- corner block of eight, one with “confetti” flaw, commemorative sets and part sets,Regionals, Post office training stamps; also a selection of modern first day covers, etc.Chiefly fine. (thousands) £300-350

943 An early to modern mixed mint and used accumulation arranged in ten volumes andloose, contained in two cartons, including mint 1924 Wembley blocks of four, 1934 re-engraved Seahorses, 1951 Festival high values (2), booklets with 1935 Silver Jubilee2/- (2), 3/- (3), 1936 K.E.VIII 2/-, 3/-; also first day covers and presentation packs,etc. generally fine with careful inspection essential. (thousands) £300-400

x944 S 1856-1887 selection of thirty-eight overprinted “SPECIMEN”, including 1856-58 1d.,1872-73 6d. deep chestnut, 1873-80 4d. sage-green, 1880-83 4d., 1880-81 1d. (pair),1884 watermark Crowns £1 brown-lilac (stuck on album page), 1883-84 11⁄2d. to 1/- anadditional values to 1/-, 1887 £1 green (stuck on album page), etc., also a piece bearingpostal stationery 1d., 6d. and 1/-; mixed condition £400-500


945 1840-1934, selection of stockpages, thirty four stamps, including 1840 2d. blue Plate 2LG-LH horizontal pair on entire from Cuparangus, 1841 2d. block of six (3x2) andadjoining single used on piece, 1847-54 embossed 6d. (2) on cover to New South Wales,1/- and 6d. on piece, 1897 envelope to Philadelphia franked postal fiscal 1d. (3), 1934re-engraved 10/- used block of four, etc., mixed condition £400-500

946 A mixed mint and used early to modern accumulation arranged on album leaves,stockcards and loose, etc., contained in a carton, including used later Queen Victoria to5/-, George VI mint with 1939-48 set with additional 2/6d. brown (2), 10/- dark blue,1948 Silver Wedding £1 cylinder block of four (lower stamps unmounted), Q.E.II mintin large blocks with decimal issues; also earlier exhibition labels in sheets; conditionmixed. (thousands) £500-600

947 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 £1green, 1934 re-engraved 10/-, 1939-48 10/- dark blue, 1948 Wedding £1 (2), 1951 £1,etc., mixed condition £600-700

948 1841-2003 mint and used collection housed in eight albums and loose contained in acarton, including 1858-79 1d. plate 78 unused block of four, 1887 10d., Edwards withvalues to 1/-, 1924 and 1925 Wembley, 1934-36 to 1/-, extensive later issues, PostageDues, Officials, etc., mixed condition. (thousands) £600-700

949 1913-22 collection of Military mail, seventy-one covers or cards contained in a black“Concertina” binder, including much from the Dardanelles Campaign, largely stamplessand showing a range of British Army and Field Post Office single and double-ringdatestamps including D54, DY, NL1, SWY2, SX2, SX3, SX4, SX5, SX8, SX11, SZ5 andW2, Indian Army Telegraph datestamps with codes MW, YD and YDH, Indian F.P.O.409 (2), 1912 envelope with Salonika Greek P.O. intaglio seal Arms h.s., British ArmyPost Office at Constantinople d.s. (8, two registered), French Tresor et Postes 505 coverapparently recovered from mail torpedoed in the Mediterranean, one from Pera to aP.O.W. at Alexandria, censor marks throughout. An interesting lot £600-800

950 1840-1997 collection of mostly covers and cards housed in twenty-eight albumscontained in three cartons, including 1840 Mulready 1d. letter sheet unused, 1d.envelope used, 1890-91 Post Office Christmas card, Edward 3d. on envelope registeredto London, first day covers with 1951 2/6d. and 5/- on separate covers, booklet panes,postal stationery, Air letters, experimental cancellations with Colombia, Hoster, ChannelIslands, etc., chiefly fine. (thousands) £800-1,000

951 1840-2000 mint and used collection housed in three red albums contained in a carton,including 1840 1d., 1873-80 8d., 1883 or 1884 6d., Edwards to 10/- used, 1912-24 9d.olive-green, 1924 and 1925 Wembley sets, 1939-48 set part original gum, 1948 Weddingset, early phosphor commemorative sets, Postage Dues with 1937, 1951, 1954-55 sets,Officials, etc., chiefly good to fine. (thousands) £700-900

952 1841-1935, chiefly used duplicated selection housed in four stockbooks contained in acarton, thousands, including 1858-78 1d. Plate numbers with Plate 219 seven singles anda pair, Plate 224 (3), Plate 225 (3), 1867-80 2/- brown (good appearance but faults),1887 £1 green, 1913 £1 green, 1924 and 1925 Wembley sets, Officials with Board ofEducation 1902-04 21⁄2d., etc., mixed condition £1,300-1,600


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953 1881-1926, a well-organised collection of controls with many in pairs or larger arrangedin two stockbooks, contained in a carton, comprising 1881 1d. lilac (6), 1887-92 1⁄2d.vermilion (11), 1900 1⁄2d. blue-green (4), 1902-10 De La Rue 1⁄2d. blue-green (40), 1⁄2d.yellowish-green (80), 1d. scarlet (179), 1911 Harrison, perf. 14, 1⁄2d. (6), 1d. (7), perf.15 x 14 (4, with a strip of three, a pair, a single and a block of four), 1d. (7, with a single,three pairs, two strips of three and a strip of four), 1911-12 Imperial Crown 1d. (5), 1912Royal Cypher 1⁄2d. (10), 1d. (3), 1912-24 1⁄2d. (89, one used), 1d. (103, one used) with“S22” block of twelve inverted watermark, 11⁄2d. (84, two used) with bright orange-brown shade “O20” strip of three (R.P.S. Certificate, 1974), 1924-26 1⁄2d. (61), 1d. (47),11⁄2d. (64); mostly fair to fine with careful inspection essential £2,000-3,000

954 1840-1951 a mixed mint/used collection arranged in two S.G. celebration albumsincluding used 1840 1d., 2d, 1867-83 5/- to £1, 1882 £5 orange, 1884 £1, 1888 £1,1883-84 unused 5/-, 10/-, 1891 £1 green, 1902-13 values to £1, 1913 £1 green, 1929P.U.C. £1, etc. Condition mixed with viewing essential. (hundreds) £2,000-3,000

955 1840-1900 predominantly used collection on pages, including 1840 Mulready 1d. lettersheet used, 2d. envelope unused, 1840 2d., 1858-79 1d. plate 225, 1870 1⁄2d. plate 9,1847-54 1/- (2), 10d., 6d., 1855-57 1/-, 1867-80 10d. (2), 2/- blue (2), 1867-83watermark Cross 10/-, watermark Anchor 5/- plate 4, 1873-80 21⁄2d. plate 17, 8d.,1883-84 10/- (3), 1887 1/- dull green part original gum, £1 used, Officials InlandRevenue 1882-1901 5/-, Government Parcels 1883-86 1/- orange-brown, etc., mixedcondition £3,000-3,500

956 1840-1951 mint and used collection housed in seven albums and loose contained in acarton, including 1840 Mulready 1d. envelope (2), 1d. letter sheet, Lord Hollandforgery, 1840 1d. (11), photographic forgery, 2d. (9 with a strip of three), 1841-53 1d.Black Plates 8 to 11, later plates with numbers in Maltese Cross cancellations, 2d. blockof four, 1d. and 2d. Stars with 1855 and 1856 (2) cover to the Crimea franked 3d. or 6d.(2), 1858-79 1d. plate numbers with 225 good used, 2d. plate 12 (5 used), plate 14 partoriginal gum, 1870 1⁄2d. plate 9 (2) used, 11⁄2d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1847-54embossed 1/- and 10d. (both cut to shape) on entire letter to Calcutta, surface printedissues with 1855-57 1/- strip of four on cover to New York, 1862-64 9d. (2), 1/-, 1867-80 9d. (3), 10d. (2), 2/- blue (5), 1867-83 watermark Cross 5/- plates 1 and 2,10/-, 1873-80 4d. vermilion, 4d. sage-green, 8d. (3), 1883-84 10/- (3), 1884watermark Crowns £1 brown-lilac, 1883 or 1884 with values to 1/-, 1887 £1 green (2),1900 1/-, Edwards with values to 1/- part original gum, 1911-12 Downy Heads, 1912-24 1d. “Q” for “O” variety, 11⁄2d. “PENCF” error in a block of six (2), 9d. olive-green(2), 1913 Multiple cypher 1⁄2d. (3), 1d. (5), 1913 Waterlow £1 good used, 1915 De LaRue 2/6d., 10/-, 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson 5/-, 1924 and 1925 Wembley sets, 1929P.U.C. £1 good used, 1934 re-engraved 10/- (4), 1948 Wedding £1 (3), 1951 set, 10/-and £1 blocks of four with Post Office training bars, Officials Office of Works 1902-031⁄2d. (2), 1d. (2), Government Parcels, 21⁄2d., Board of Education 1902 21⁄2d., RoyalHousehold 1902 1d., Postage Dues 1936-37 set, Postal Fiscals, Postal Stationery,Railway Letter Stamps, etc., mixed condition but many fine and an interesting lot.(thousands) £7,000-8,000


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957 1840-1913 collection in green Bright and Son printed album, including 1840 Mulready1d. letter sheet used to Bath, 1840 1d. black (2), 2d. (3), photographic forgery (4), 1841-54 1d. with numbers in Cross cancellations, Town dated cancellations (2), 1847-54 Embossed 1/- (3 used), 10d. pair handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 1858-79 1d. plate 225, 1870 1⁄2d. pair, 11⁄2d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, error of lettering OP/PC used,1855-57 4d. small Garter, 6d. on azure paper, 1862-64 9d., 1867-80 9d. (3), 10d. (3),2/- blue (6), 2/- brown (sound), 1867-83 watermark Cross 5/- (3), 1873-80 21⁄2d. rosymauve plate 17, watermark Garter 4d. vermilion (2), 4d. sage-green plate 15 and 16 (2),4d. grey-brown, 8d., 1883 or 1884 with values to 1/- fine used, Edwards with values to10/- used, 1912-24 1d, no watermark, 1913 Multiple Cypher 1⁄2d., 1d., Postal Fiscals1853 1d. variety double vertical perfs. (R.P.S. Certificate 2000), Officials with 1840 VR1d. black (B.P.A. Certificate (2009) “genuine, variously defective and repaired”), PostaStationery cut-outs, Telegraphs with 1876 3/-, Post Offices Abroad, Used Abroad, etc.,mixed condition but a most interesting and unusual lot worthy of careful examination(many hundreds) £6,000-8,000

958 A duplicated range of Queen Victoria issues housed in a large, well-filled stockbook, with1840 1d. (30, defective), 1870 1⁄2d. (259) and 11⁄2d. (69); then all Surface Printed whichincludes 1862-64 4d. (131), 6d. (63), 9d. (2) and 1/- (15); 1865-67 3d. (11), 4d. (141),6d. (83), 9d. and 1/- (19); 1867-80 including 6d. (146), 2/- blue (26); 1867-83 5/-(9), 1873-80 including 8d. (13) and others; naturally the condition is very mixedthroughout but does include some good used and a few unused. Stated to cat. £160,000 £6,000-8,000

959 1840-1951 mint and used collection housed in a red Windsor album, including 1840 1d.(8), 2d. (6), 1858-79 1d. Plate 225, 1847-54 Embossed 1/- (2), 10d., 6d. (4), a goodrange of surface printed issues with 1867-80 2/- blue watermark inverted, 2/- brown,1867-82 watermark Maltese Cross £1 brown-lilac, watermark Anchor £1 brown-lilac (2),£5 orange, 1883-84 10/- (3), 1884 watermark Crowns £1 brown-lilac, 1888 watermarkOrbs £1 brown-lilac, 1887 £1 green, Edwards with values to 10/- and £1 (2 of each),1913 Waterlow £1 (3), 1929 P.U.C 2½d. watermark inverted (fine used with c.d.s.), £1mint and used, 1939-48 set, 1948 Wedding £1 (3), 1951 set, etc., condition is very mixedbut with many fine to very fine included. Please examine carefully. (thousands). Photo £12,000-15,000

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1 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

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

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4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com andSpink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments atthe time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing toexecute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connectionwith this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com willhave a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for usingthis facility.

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

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements 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

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 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 thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

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

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

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract 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 Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotOnce your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to payfor that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If thereare any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days ofreceipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may thenrequest that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out inclause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund ofthe corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. Wewill not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received byus in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other charges

In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a feeof 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and asurcharge for paying by credit card.

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

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 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 ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping 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 exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

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

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

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

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme

and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof 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 refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish 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 specialarrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods: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 thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

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

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (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 hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots

purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, havebeen paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots whenthey wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have beenmade with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be releaseduntil cleared funds are received with regard to payments made bycheque.

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

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

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese 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 thanthe invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion ofSpink.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:

5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compoundinterest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.5.11 Failure to collect

Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible 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 berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

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

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

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions 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 aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

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

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

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

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

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

fraudulent misrepresentation.7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll 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 otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

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

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction

10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arisingout of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

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

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe 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 toaccount 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 anyVAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to UKVAT–registered businesses, the VAT on Buyers’ Premium is notrecoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issueinvoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price andthe Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses torecover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules forrecovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated Lots

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

iii. 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.

iv. Imported and Omega Lots

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

v. Investment Gold Lots

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

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Up to £10,000 £20 £30 £40

Above £10,001 £20 £50 £60

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


BANKNOTES

15/16/17 April World Banknotes London 1400817/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32015 July World Banknotes London 14009 21 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1117/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321 30 September World Banknotes London 14013 1/2 October World Banknotes London 14013 15 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS13

SALE CALENDAR 2014

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

14 April The Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Great Britain London 14020 29/30 April The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 14021 1 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 14021 10 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0814 May Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 14022 15 May The J. E. Safra Collection of Classic Great Britain Rarities,

Including 1840 One Penny Blacks, 1840 Two Penny Blues and the famousKing George V 1d. Tete Beche Pair London 14028

21 May The J. E. Safra 24c Inverted Jenny New York 14921-22 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 1487 June The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS107 June The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Lugano SW101318 June The “Garrison” Collection of New Guinea “G.R.I.” Surcharges London 1402319 June The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire, Part III London 1402710 July The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 1402410 September The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 1402520 September The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1220 September Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 14026

COINS

17/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 320 25/26 June Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14005 21 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1117/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32122/23 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14006 15 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS133/4 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 14007

MEDALS

24 April Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1400124 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14002 20 November Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 14003

BONDS AND SHARES

30 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 14016 7 June Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW101217/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32021 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1115 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1328 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 14017

AUTOGRAPHS

17/18 June The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32017/18 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321

WINES

18 April Château le Puy Charity Dinner & Wine Auction Tokyo SFW0619 April Silver Seal and Independent Bottlers Auction Hong Kong SFW0729 May An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW0831 July An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW09

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant)

USA - George Eveleth Richard DebneyEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Anna LeeCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte DixTim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg ColeCHINA - Kin Choi Cheung

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica KruberUSA - Stephen GoldsmithEUROPE - Peter Christen

CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin CheungORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John HaywardBOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen GoldsmithWINES

CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeCharles Blane

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMiroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe

Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer

Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignSonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang

Finance & AdministrationAleena Nieves

AuctioneerStephen Goldsmith

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAngie Ihlofung Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

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