Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
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Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
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# 2147 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 ME, good to very large marg... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 ME, good to very large margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by r...
£110
# 2148 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 NH, tied by red Maltese Cro... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 NH, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter from Kelso to Melrose, dated 15 Oct. 1840,
£300
# 2149 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 NH, good to large margins a... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 NH, good to large margins all round, cancelled by superb, crisp red Maltese Cross,
£250 to £300
# 2150 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 QH, good to lare margins al... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 QH, good to lare margins all round,
£500 to £600
# 2151 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 SC, tied by black Maltese C... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 SC, tied by black Maltese Cross to 1841 (24 May) wrapper from Barnstable to Nottingham;
£170 to £200
# 2152 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 SF, close to good margins t... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 SF, close to good margins tied by red Maltese Cross and pen stroke to 1840 (10 June) prin...
£200 to £300
# 2153 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 TB, part of sheet margin at... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 4 TB, part of sheet margin at foot and large to very large margins other sides,
£300 to £350
# 2154 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 AD, AE, AJ, CD, HG and KJ,... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 AD, AE, AJ, CD, HG and KJ, red or black Maltese Cross cancellations (except CD with black...
£500
# 2155 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 CE, close to good margins,... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 CE, close to good margins, cancellation removed and regummed.
£280
# 2156 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 CH in deep, intense shade,... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 CH in deep, intense shade, good to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining st...
£260
# 2157 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 DC, tied to entire to Suffo... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 DC, tied to entire to Suffolk dated 2 Oct. 1840,
£200
# 2158 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 FK, good to enormous margin... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 FK, good to enormous margins showing a portion of
£200
# 2159 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 GJ, good to very large marg... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 GJ, good to very large margins all round, tied to entire to Bedale by red Maltese Cross,...
£250 to £300
# 2159A - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 HA, close to large margins... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 HA, close to large margins tied by red Maltese Cross and pen cross to 1841(?) (2 Feb.) en...
£300 to £400
# 2160 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 HA, good to very large marg... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 HA, good to very large margins, cancelled by full red Maltese Cross,
£180
# 2161 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 JG, large margins all round... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 JG, large margins all round, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross,
£250 to £300
# 2164 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 KA, good to large margins a... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 KA, good to large margins all round, tied by a fine red Maltese Cross cancellation to ent...
£700
# 2165 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 KG, light red Maltese Cross... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 KG, light red Maltese Cross and blue framed "PyP/No. 15" of Handsworth cancellations,
£200
# 2166 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 LA, from the left of the sh... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 LA, from the left of the sheet with inscription "the Labels Above th.." and good to large...
£420
# 2167 - Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 LB, a fine delicate impress... »
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 5 LB, a fine delicate impression, good to large margins all round, cancelled by a largely c...
£320
1840 Mulready
Great Britain1840 MulreadyOne Penny Letter SheetsA6 and A63, the former unused, the latter dated 1840 (2 June) from Ipswich to Saxmundham, cancelled by red Maltese Cross, also 2d. envelope, a209 unused. Some faults though a good trio.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 MulreadyOne Penny Letter SheetsA8, dated 28 May 1840, to Horsham, central red Maltese Cross in an orange shade, clear datestamps on reverse; a little crumpled, fine. Specialised £1,200. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 MulreadyOne Penny Letter SheetsA34, dated 4 June 1840, from Cheltenham to Bath and cancelled by two strikes of the red Maltese Cross (contrary to Post Office instructions) in a pale shade, filing fold and some ink burning in the line under the address; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 MulreadyOne Penny Letter SheetsA223, dated 12 Sept. 1840, addressed to London and cancelled by a somewhat heavy strike of the Bristol orange Maltese Cross in a rich and bright shade, with matching c.d.s. on the reverse, opening well for display. Arrival datestamp (14.9); a few minor wrinkles but clean and uncreased. A spectacular cover. Specialised ME1vh, £2,200Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 MulreadyOne Penny Letter SheetsA255, dated 22 Dec. 1840 and addressed to London, red Brighton Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange shade and with matching c.d.s. on the reverse; some creases and small flap faults on the reverse. Appealing and scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 MulreadyOne Penny Letter SheetsStereo obscured: 1841 (26 June) from Waterford to Guernsey uprated with FA-FC horizontal strip of three with tight to very large margins tied by superb strikes of Maltese Cross in black with Waterford d.s. and red wax seal on reverse; minor foxing and usual filing fold well clear of the adhesives otherwise very fine and attractive, a remarkable usage of great rarity and appeal.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 MulreadyOne Penny Letter SheetsStereo obscured: 1843 (2 Nov.) "Atlas Assurance Company" printed advert from London to Great Yarmouth, cancelled by black Maltese Cross numbered '8', London despatch on reverse and "South Norfolk" d.s. on front, generally fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 MulreadyOne Penny Letter SheetsFour,, three used, two cancelled by red Maltese Cross, the other by black, and one unused "Report of the Directors of the Clerical, Medical, and General Life Assurance Society, 2d. letter sheet unused, 1d. envelope unused and used, and 2d. envelope unused. Mixed condition though some fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 MulreadyCaricaturesSpooner envelope number 7, unused, a little foxed, small split otherwise fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 MulreadyCaricatures2d. letter sheet executed entirely in pen and ink with 'stereo' ".40a" on reverse with complete inscription. Very fine and most unusualSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 MulreadyCaricaturesUnused (12) including Southgate No. 3, No. 5, Deraedemaeker, Valentine Temperance and anti-slavery, Fores Christmas, Civic, Hunting, Ackermann anti-slavery, 2d. facsimile hand coloured, two used forgeries, one "N. Evans" is a front. Generally fine and a lovely group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainIllustrated Envelopes1896, large envelope from London to Whitstable, franked 1881 1d., the envelope with a pen and ink illustration depicting two jesters painting faces on a wall. Well executed; a few tiny stain spotsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
1840 One Penny Black
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aAC, a delicate, slightly worn impression, good to huge margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen's profile clear; fine. A stunning example. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aBC, GG and RH, all cancelled in red, large margins and fine. Also Plate 1b OA, large margins and bold red Maltese Cross cancellation, this with Brandon (1993) and Richter (1994) Certificates. (4 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aBK, JL (Brandon Certificate, 2010), KK and TK, all with four good to very large margins, cancelled by crisp red Maltese Crosses and of fine appearance; a superb group (4 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aCC with small to good margins tied by red Maltese Cross to (1840 17 May) part front with reverse flap addressed to York from Lynn, fine and opens well for display with postmarks visible. RPSL certificate (2019)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aCE on entire letter dated 14 May 1840, HI, grey black shade, on entire dated 9 Aug. 1840, grey black shade, on entire dated 9 June 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellations, HI touched or a little cut into at left but with a fine clear Queen's profile, and IH with attractive plate wear affixed to 9 June 1840 entire with small part Maltese Cross in red, not tying to entire; chiefly fine (3 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aDC-DD and SK-SL horizontal pairs, red Maltese Cross cancellations, close to very large margins, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aDD, worn impression, large balanced margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter to Liverpool with Sheffield c.d.s. of 20 May 1840 on the reverse; fine and attractive. Specialised AS2th, £2,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aGL with very large to enormous margins tied by red Maltese Cross to 1840 (18 May) entire from London to Birmingham with "t.p.Hampstead n.o." handstamp. Fine and a striking May date.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aGH, good to very large margins, showing ray flaws, cancelled by scarce black Maltese Cross, fine and appealing.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aHD showing orginal re-entries and ray flaw; also NH in appealing light shade, both with four good to large margins and cancelled by red Maltese Cross, fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aIL, from the right of the sheet with part sheet margin and inscription "... the Labels above th..." and close to very large margins other sides, on entire (no side flaps) with Lincoln c.d.s. of 14 May 1840 on the front, clean filing fold at foot well clear of the adhesive; fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1993)provenance: Lady Mairi Bury, 2010Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aJA, good to large margins showing 'blind A' flaw and with watermark inverted cancelled by red Maltese Cross; tiny corner bend at upper right otherwise fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (2017). Specialised AS1e, g, £4,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aJF, small to good margins all round, tied by two strikes of the red Maltese Cross to entire letter to London with Ware c.d.s. of 30 May 1840 on the reverse; fine. Specialised AS1tj, £2,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aJF, good to huge margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by a crisp and upright red Maltese Cross in a scarlet shade, to entire from Southam to the Strand dated 31 May 1840 (third Sunday); a vertical filing fold does not affect the adhesive; fine and a rare Sunday date. Specialised AS1tk, £5,000. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aLF, grey-black shade showing moderate Plate wear, good to very large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire with Carlisle c.d.s. of 21 Sept. 1841 alongside; clean filing fold at foot well clear of the adhesive. Fine and attractiveprovenance: Chartwell, July 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aMF, double letter "M", a full black shade showing no Plate wear, large balanced margins, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation, dated markings of May 18 and 19 on the reverse; very fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2013)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aPK, good to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross and with superb all-over plate wear.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1aSF, good to large margins, tied by superb red Maltese Cross in bright shade to 1840 (30 May) entire (less side flaps) locally addressed within Dumbarton. Very fine and attractive.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bAA, part of sheet margin and inscription PRICE 1d. Per L(abel) at top, good margins other sides, central black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. A spectacular stampSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bAB, on entire from Manchester to Ashby de la Zouch dated 26 Nov. 1840, AF on entire letter from Manchester to Bakewell dated 19 Feb. 1841, QG (recut side lines) on entire letter from Aberdeen to Edinburgh dated 26 Aug. 1840, SL, on entire (no side flaps) from Stowmarket to Bury St. Edmunds; QG touched at left, the others all with good to large margins, red or black Maltese Cross cancellations, good to fine (4 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bCE, good to large margins, cancelled by crisp Maltese Cross in red, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Briatin1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bCG, large margins, tied to piece by complete red Maltese Cross, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bFD (burr rubs, "ne" of "one" joined), good margins all round, tied by a superb black Maltese Cross to small envelope to Islington, dated 3 Sept. 1840 (the fourth day of usage of the experimental black Cross in London), T.P./Hampstead NO alongside; fine and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bHB (original Plate 1a re-entry), near intense black shade, large balanced margins all round, upright black Maltese Cross which leaves all four corners clear to show the re-entry to advantage; fine and highly appealing. Specialised AS4a. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bHK-HL, horizontal pair, HK non co-incident re-entry, HL re-cut side lines and corners, good to large margins all round, tied by two orange-red Maltese Cross cancellations to entire letter, endorsed P Paid from Cheltenham to Wotton-under-Edge with red c.d.s. of 24 Sept. 1840 on the front; fine.provenance: Lady Mairi Bury, 2010Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bIG, good to very large margins at top, cancelled by very crisp red Maltese Cross in deeper shade, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bIK, huge margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, practically upright and almost complete black Maltese Cross cancellation. An exceptional example. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bIK and IL (IL with non coincident re-entry and enlarged corner letters), both with good to very large margins all round and tied by red Maltese Cross cancellations to large part entire to Preston dated 30 Oct. 1840; fineprovenance: "Daisy"Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bIL, JC, KJ, OC, QK all with good to very large margins and cancelled by red Maltese Crosses except IL which is cancelled in black; OC and QK with Brandon Certificates (2008). Fine to very fine and a most appealing group (5 items).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bMA, good to very large margins, cancelled by upright Maltese Cross in red, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bMI, non-coincident re-entry, huge margins and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, black Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves most of the Queen's profile clear. A wonderful exampleSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bPC and MC, both with good to large margins, the former showing a small portion of the adjoining stamp below, cancelled by red Maltese Cross, the latter cancelled by black Maltese Cross. Fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bPI in a deep shade, small to large margins and well tied by a good strike of scarlet-red Maltese Cross on wrapper to London with a superb strike of open "farnham/ja27/1841" datestamp alongside, London arrival on reverse; two vertical filing folds. A fine and appealing cover.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bPJ, re-cut check letters and inverted watermark, good to huge margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and a remarkable example. Also NF, small to large margins, red Maltese Cross, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bPK (recut letters), good balanced margins all round, almost complete black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bQB, good to large margins, lightly tied by Preston Maltese Cross in a magenta shade to 1840 (19 Dec.) entire letter to Manchester, fine and rare. Jackson Certificate (2021). Specialised AS5vd, £8,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bRD, good to very large margins tied by red Maltese Cross to 1840 (12 Aug.) entire letter from London to Glastonbury with straight line "Farringdon St.N." handstamp, very fresh and fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bRI, retouched check letters, large margins, tied by superb, crisp brown Maltese Cross to entire letter to Edinburgh with Haddington c.d.s. of 2 Dec. 1840 in the same colour on the reverse; clean vertical filing fold and some manuscript notes on the front. Fine. A striking cover. Brandon Certificate (1998)provenance: PichaiSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bSB, good to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by red Maltese Cross to 1841 (14 Jan.) entire letter from Liverpool to St. Helens, fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 1bTC, recut sidelines, small to good margins (tiny fault at upper right corner, clear of the design), tied by upright black Maltese Cross to Surrey with Hatford c.d.s. (20.4.1841) on the front and with Harling u.d.c. on reverse, interesting contents including "... I think that a certain old lady you mentioned deserves to have her fingers cut off for writing such stories...."; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2DH, small to huge margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2DK, on entire letter to Halesworth with Southwold/Penny Post handstamp on the front, EL, tied by an orange-red Maltese Cross to entire dated 3 Oct. 1840, HJ, on entire letter from Liverpool to Oldham dated 2 June 1840, IJ, tied to entire letter from Edinburgh to London dated 12 June 1840, all with good to large margins and red Maltese Cross cancellations; good to fine (4 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2EC, intense black shade, large margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by black Maltese Cross to entire letter, dated 26 March 1841, with straight line "assynt" handstamp on the reverse; central vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive. fine. A scarce cover from the Scottish Highlands. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2FB, good to close margins, tied by red Maltese Cross to 1840 (13 June) entire letter from Paisley to Ayr, heavy filing fold and some soiling to entire otherwise fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2FB, IB, OL, PD, PI, PJ, RF, SC and SD, the first cancelled in black, the others in red, close to very large margins all round; good to fine (9 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2FJ, good margins all round, cancelled by superb, upright red Maltese Cross. Very fine. Brandon Certificate (2008)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2HF, good to large margins, Plate 3: JL, good to huge margins, both with red Maltese Cross cancellations in pinkish shades; good to very fine (2 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2JF, good to large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire to Dunfirmline with Edinburgh c.d.s. of 18 May 1840 on the reverse; clean and uncreased. Fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2005)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2KI, good to large margins all round, tied by a fine, upright, red Maltese Cross cancellation to local Edinburgh entire (no side flaps), dated 3 June 1840; clean vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesiveprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2LB, large balanced margins, central red Maltese Cross in an orange shade, a beautiful stamp. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2MA-NA vertical pair with good to very large margins all round, tied to piece by crisply struck red Maltese Crosses, fine and attractive.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2MG, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation in a deep carmine shade, to entire with Leeds c.d.s. of 6 Aug. 1840 on the reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive. Brandon Certificate (1995)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2NI, on entire from Bristol to Liverpool dated 22 Dec.1840, PF, tied to entire letter from Greenock to Edinburgh dated 23 Nov. 1840, RG, tied to entire letter to Edinburgh with boxed Aberdeen datestamp of 18 June 1841 across flap on reverse, TJ on entire to Edinburgh with boxed Brechin datestamp of 3 Feb. 1841 on the front; all four margined examples, RG cancelled in black, the others in red. Good to fine (4 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2PF, good to huge margins, practically complete black Maltese Cross (very scarce on this Plate), slight wrinkles, fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2PL, constant variety, large to huge margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. An exceptional example. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 2SA (original re-entries and ray flaw), SB (ray flaw), QC, all with good clear margins, SB with small portion of the adjoining stamp at right, QC with larger margins, all cancelled by red Maltese Crossed, good to very fine, showing , fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 3AH, a slightly worn impression, part of sheet margin at top and good margins other sides, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade, fine and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 3AI, good to large margins, cancelled by brownish-red London Maltese Cross, fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 3CK, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross in dark shade to 1840 (5 July) entire letter from Mount Ballan, Chepstow, Wales to Goathurst, Bridgewater in Somerset with "n:5" handstamp, Chepstow receiving d.s. and wax seal on reverse. Filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 3DF, good to large margins tied by red Maltese Cross to 1840 (Dec.) entire from London to Colchester, fine and fresh.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 3EH, HE, IA and QA, all with red Maltese Cross cancellations, good to large margins all round (IA is huge!), fine (4 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 3FA, tied to entire letter from Lancaster to Manchester, dated July 5 1840, KC (double letter K) on entire (no side flaps) on entire from Glasgow to Edinburgh; all with red Maltese Cross cancellations, good to large margins all round (FA showing portion of the adjoining stamp at top), good to fine (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 3GB, good even margins all round, tied by crisp faint red Maltese Cross to 1840 (June 22) entire letter from Dumbarton to Glasgow with box d.s on reverse, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 3PD (recut corner square), good to very large margins, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and a scarce varietySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4BA, good margins all round, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross, a very fine example.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4BI, GF, JH, JK, LJ, MB, NJ and TB, all with margins all round, LJ and NJ cancelled in black, the others in red, good to fine (8 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4BG, a lovely delicate impression with good margins all round, crisp and largely complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4FE, four small to good margins, close at the bottom, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire addressed to James Skinner Esquire, a Factor (agent) to successive Dukes of Gordon, with 1840 (No 17) 'Keith' box postmark on the reverse, Fine and interesting.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4GA, good to very large margins, cancelled by red Maltese Cross in dark shade. Brandon Certificate (2008). Very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4GL, blurred line below "ny" of "penny"" and "L" square, large to huge margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied to piece by red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4HA, intense black shade with huge margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire to Harrogate with Houghton le Spring/Penny Post handstamp alongside, dated Sept 15th 1840 in manuscript; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4HG-HH and TF-TG horizontal pairs, the first cancelled in black, the other in red, good to large margins all roundSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4LA, intense black shade, part of sheet margin at left and large margins other sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to small envelope to Winchester with Stroud c.d.s. of 22 Dec. 1840 alongside; exceptionally attractivenote: Addressed to Mrs. Keeble, Hursley, Winchester. Mrs Charlotte Keeble was married to John Keeble (1782-1866), English Anglican Priest and Poet, one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. Keeble College is named after him.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4LA, good to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, cancelled by Maltese Cross in red, a little smudged otherwise a fine stamp.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4ME, good to very large margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by red Maltese Cross to 1840 (22 Sept.) entire letter from Stoke on Trent to St. Austell, fine.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4NH, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter from Kelso to Melrose, dated 15 Oct. 1840, QA (double letter Q) with superb black Maltese Cross cancellation on entire from Coldstream to Edinburgh dated 16 May 1841, RJ tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter from Rochdale to Leeds dated 117 Aug. 1840; close to large margins all round, fine (3 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4NH, good to large margins all round, cancelled by superb, crisp red Maltese Cross, very attractive.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4QH, good to lare margins all round, tied by Manchester "Fish Tail" Maltese Cross in black, to entire letter to Durham, dated 6 March 1841; a trifle soiled, fine. With B.P.A. (1976) and H. Richter (1994) CertificatesSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4SC, tied by black Maltese Cross to 1841 (24 May) wrapper from Barnstable to Nottingham; also Plate 7, CF tied by red Maltese Cross to 1841 (15 Jan) entire letter from London to Inverness. Both adhesives with four clear margins, the latter crossed by filing fold (2 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4SF, close to good margins tied by red Maltese Cross and pen stroke to 1840 (10 June) printed letter sheet, fine and unusual. R.P.S. Certificate (2022).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 4TB, part of sheet margin at foot and large to very large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5AD, AE, AJ, CD, HG and KJ, red or black Maltese Cross cancellations (except CD with black numeral), margins all round, KJ of superb appearance but creased (6 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5CE, close to good margins, cancellation removed and regummed. Foundation Certificate (2023).Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5CH in deep, intense shade, good to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross. Very fine. Brandon Certificate (2008)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5DC, tied to entire to Suffolk dated 2 Oct. 1840, II, tied by superb, upright Maltese Cross to entire to Oswestry with Warminster c.d.s. of 6 Oct. 1840 on the reverse; good to large margins, both cancelled in red, the first entire torn through and rejoined (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5FK, good to enormous margins showing a portion of adjoining stamps on three sides, cancelled by red Maltese Cross, a little smudged, though a superb stamp.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5GJ, good to very large margins all round, tied to entire to Bedale by red Maltese Cross, which leaves the Queen's profile practically untouched, with Liverpool c.d.s. of 30 Nov. 1840 on the reverse; vertical filing folds clear of the adhesive and a small tear in the margin at left (clear of the design) hardly detracts. A most attractive coverSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5HA, close to large margins tied by red Maltese Cross and pen cross to 1841(?) (2 Feb.) entire letter from Bishop Auckland to Durham, address erased and re sent to Wetherby with manuscript "1" charge in red. Most unusual. R.P.S. Certificate (2022).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5HA, good to very large margins, cancelled by full red Maltese Cross, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5JG, large margins all round, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross, very fresh and fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5KA, good to large margins all round, tied by a fine red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter to Whittlesey dated 3 July 1840, blue undated Settle on the reverse, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2006)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5KG, light red Maltese Cross and blue framed "PyP/No. 15" of Handsworth cancellations, close to large margins all round, fine. Brandon Certificate (1993). Specialised AS24yhSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5LA, from the left of the sheet with inscription "the Labels Above th.." and good to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and most attractiveSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5LB, a fine delicate impression, good to large margins all round, cancelled by a largely complete and upright "Wotton-under-Edge" distinctive Maltese Cross; repaired tear at right (not mentioned on the accompanying R.P.S. Certificate, 1981)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5MF, intense black shade, very large balanced margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen's profile untouched; superb. A remarkable example. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5NL, GG, both with good to large margins, cancelled by fine Maltese Crosses, NL in red, GG in vermilion shade, very fine and attractive.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5PE, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by part of crisp 1844 type numeral in black, fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 2k, from £1,800. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5PF, tied to entire letter to Tenby dated 21 March 1841, PH, tied to entire (no side flaps) to Dover with Ramsgate c.d.s. of 2 May 1841 on the reverse; both cancelled black and with good margins all round. (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5RK, good to very large margins cancelled by superb Maltese Cross in bright red, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 5TI, good to very large margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6AJ-CJ, vertical strip of three from the top of the sheet with full margin, inscription "...(Wettin)g the Back be c(areful)" and deckle edge, good to large margins, black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine and an extraordinary rarity. R.P.S Certificate (1996). Photoprovenance: Robson Lowe sale (1945), "Wills", November 1989Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6BA, part of sheet margin at left, close to very large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at upper right, complete red Maltese Cross cancellation, DH, margins all round, violet Maltese Cross cancellation (PE(GB) certificate 2003), KK, large to huge margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen's profile almost clear (3 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6CD on entire from Wisbeach to London dated 5 April 1841, EC on entire to London dated 24 Dec. 1840, FH, on entire from Walsall to Wolverhampton dated 9 Oct. 1840, the first cancelled in black, others in red, close to very large margins all round. Good to fine (3 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6EE, a slightly worn impression, good to large margins, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6FA, good to very large margins, showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and foot, tied by red maltese cross to entire from Edinburgh to Inverness with 1840 (Oct 16) c.d.s on the reverse, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6FG, intense black shade, large to very large margins all round, applied at the left of entire letter to Tenby, dated 23 Oct. 1840 and tied by two Bristol orange Maltese Cross cancellations and with matching c.d.s. on the reverse; fine. A rare and spectacular cover with the stamp applied contrary to Post Office instructions. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6FI-FK horizontal strip of three, KF double letter "K", large to huge margins all round and showing portions of two adjoining stamps at top, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6FJ, good to very large margins, lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross, very fine and appealingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6HC, large margins, tied by crisp red Maltese Cross and Portsmouth c.d.s. of 16 Oct. 1840 to entire to London, arrival datestamp on the reverse, filing fold at foot well clear of the adhesive. Fine and rare. Richter Certificate (1994)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6HL, slightly worn impression, good to large margins all round, superb and practically complete black Maltese Cross cancellation; very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6JB, good margins all round, tied by superb Maltese Cross in red to part printed entire being an order form sent to "North Midland Railway, Derby", most attractive.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6JF, good margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated 28 Sept. 1840 from Saville Row to Eastbourne, manuscript "2" and double ring "more/to/pay" alongside; filing folds and the entire with closed tear. The More To Pay marking rare on a Penny Black cover. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6JG, good to very large margins, showing significant portion of adjoining stamp below and adjoining stamp to the left also visible, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter to Cumberland, stamped 'Winlanton Penny Post' with 1840 (OC 6) Newcastle on Tyne c.d.s on the reverse, fine and interesting item.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6KI, good to large margins, cancelled by superb upright Maltese Cross in red, a delicate impression and very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6MH, good margins all round, very lightly cancelled by red Maltese Cross in a magenta shade leaving the Queen's profile clear. Brandon Certificate (2010). Fine and rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6OD, tied to entire letter from Cheltenham to Burton on the Water dated 23 Dec. 1840; PL, tied to entire from Leamington to Stratford on Avon dated 5 Oct. 1840; both with good to large margins and cancelled in red, good to fine (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6OE, good to huge margins, black London broken points Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and attractive. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6OK, large margins all round, crisp, upright and almost complete black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and most attractive. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Briatin1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6TE, showing a portion of the adjoining stamp above with stamp to the right also visible, three large to very large margins, the bottom left corner just touched, tied by red Maltese Cross to 1840 (JA 13) entire letter from Manchester to London with red c.d.s on the reverse, fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6PC, good to large margins, tied by black Maltese Cross to small piece with 'Kish Penny Post' handstamp, fine. RPSL certificate (2019)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 6RC, good to large margins all round, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and most attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7AE, good to very large margins cancelled by fine upright Maltese Cross in black, attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7AG, greyish black shade, part of sheet margin at top and good to large margins other sides, tied to piece by red Maltese Cross and Camden c.d.s., Plate 8: GI, intense black shade, good to large margins all round, tied to piece by red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine (2 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7MA, good to enormous margins showing portion of sheet margin at left, cancelled by red Maltese Cross (a little smudged). Brandon Certificate (2008). Fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7GI and LK, each cancelled in red, large to very large margins all round, small imperfection, very fine appearance (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7GH-GI horizontal pair, good margins all round, cancelled by two faint Maltese Crosses in red, very fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7HA-HD, horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, oily red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine and a scarce multipleSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7QD, good margins all round tied by red Maltese Cross to 1840 (28 Aug.) entire letter from London to Carlisle, fine and fresh.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7PA, good to large margins tied by a red Maltese Cross of Bristol in a vermilion shade to 1840 (Nov.) entire to Gloucester with matching Bristol d.s. on reverse. B.P.A. Certificate (2021). Rare. Specialised AS46vh, £2,250Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 7PA good to large margins tied by black Maltese Cross to 1841 (9 June) entire letter from Huddersfield to Newark, QK, margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, on entire from Stourmarket to Halesworth dated 29 Jan. 1841, RI, touched at left, large margins other sides, on entire letter from Chepstow to Gloucester, dated 18 Jan. 1841, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine (4 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8DL, good to large margins, cancelled by red London Maltese Cross, showing original re-entry and "O" flaw, fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8FD, good to large margins all round, tied by bold red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter from Chatham to Dumfrieshire dated Jan.9 1841, JK, close to large margins, with red Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter from Ashby de la Zouche to Loughton dated 21 Jan. 1841; fine (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8BD, FF, GA, GH, JF, KK, RF and TI, close to large margins all round, three cancelled in red, the others in black, BD with only traces of Maltese Cross; good to fine (8 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8GC, a fine impression with good to large margins, practically complete light red Maltese Cross cancellation; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8GF, tied to entire (no side flaps) from Woodbridge to Eye by black Maltese Cross with dated markings (27 and 28 July 1841) on front and reverse, fine.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8IE and JL, both with good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations (IE with the Queen's profile almost clear), fine and a most attractive duo (2 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8JL, good to huge margins, black Maltese Cross cancellation. An exceptional exampleSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8KI and LA two single examples with four close to large margins used together on piece and tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine and attractive. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8TH, small to large margins tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter 1840 (Oct 16) from Coleraine to Belfast, addressed to James Thomson (manager of Belfast Bank) from James Guthrie (Manager of the Provincial Bank of Ireland), fine and interesting.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 8QH, good to large margins, tied by superb upright black Maltese Cross on entire from Edinburgh to Aberdeen dated 3 March 1841, most attractive.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 9CI, close to good margins tied by two strikes of black Manchester Fishtail Maltese Cross to 1841 (13 March) entire to Stockport, a rare usage. M. Jackson Certificate (2022). Specialised AS57uf, £2,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 9DI, good to large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, fine black Maltese Cross, EG, large to very large margins, red Maltese Cross, GL, good to huge margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, black Maltese Cross cancellation. A fine trio (3 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 9GE, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter from Manchester to Heath dated 2 Feb. 1841, NA, good to large margins, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entre letter from Coventry to Warwick dated 23 July 1841, TA, close to large margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at lower right, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to front with large part of back flap from London to Sheffield dated 17 Feb. 1841; good to fine (3 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s P...
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 9OA (double letter O), good to very large margins all round, tied by superb upright black Maltese Cross to large part printed receipt from Norwich, dated 27 Feb. 1841; very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 9TD, good to enormous margins showing portion of sheet margin at foot, crisply cancelled by red Maltese Cross. Fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 10AL, PB and TE, good to large margins all round, the first cancelled in red, the others in black, fine (3 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 10BA, good to large margins cancelled by black Maltese Cross, showing "O" flaw, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 10BI with beautiful plate wear, good margins all round, cancelled by a crisp, practically complete black Maltese Cross. Very fine and appealingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 10KE, large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire (no side flaps) to London with red Oxford c.d.s. of 20 March 1841 on the reverse; some small wrinkles and a tiny nick in the margin, clear of the design at left; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2023)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 10OH, good to huge margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at top, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine, scarce and highly appealing. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 10QC, good to very large margins, tied to entire letter to Banbury by a black Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen's profile untouched, with unclear c.d.s of 23 March 1841 alongside. Superb. R.P.S. Certificate (2006)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 10QJ, good to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter with red Halifax c.d.s. of 4 May 1841 on the reverse; fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 10RA ("P" converted to "R"), close to very large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen's profile untouched, to entire letter from Salisbury with Southampton arrival c.d.s. of 17 Feb. 1841 on the front; clean horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesive, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 11FA, matched pair with small to large margins, both cancelled by black Maltese Crosses, showing roller flaw and ray flaw, one penny red showing small ink spot on the reverse, otherwise a fine and scarce duo, Cat. £4600+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 11GJ, good margins all round, cancelled by crisp black Maltese Cross, thinned otherwise attractive and a rare stamp.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate 11GJ, black shade with large balanced margins on all sides, tied by a fine upright black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter from Stroud to London, dated 22 Aug. 1841; clean horizontal filing at foot, well clear of the adhesive. Very fine. A wonderful cover from this rare Plateprovenance: Chartwell, June 2011Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackUnplatedJL, clear to good margins all round, tied to piece by multiple strikes of the distinctive Maltese Cross of Plymouth, the piece with paper attached for display purposes, signed at lower left Falmouth (Thomas Erskine May, 1st. Baron Farnborough, K.C.B.) addressed to a bookseller in Pall Mall. Rare. Specialised £2,500 for a single off coverSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesA group of four entires showing unusual cancellations including Plate 2, SF weakly cancelled by red Maltese Cross and further cancelled by pen zig-zag, affixed to 1840 (17 Nov.) entire to London (B.P.A. Certificate 2022); Plate 6, GE tied by Maltese Cross in yellow-ochre shade to 1840 (Nov.) entire from Oxford to Gloucester (Brandon Certificate 2008); Plate 7, BL tied by Maybole Maltese Cross to 1841 (21 April) entire to Ayr; Plate 7, PH cancelled by Galashiels Maltese Cross and affixed to 1841 (5 March) entire; mostly four margins and an unusual g...
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesSeven examples: JI (Plate 1b), BC, JC, TG (Plate 4), IE (Plate 6), HG (Plate 7) and LD (Plate 8); also two entire letters, 1840 (Sept.) truncated entire to Peebles bearing IH, Plate 2 tied by crisp black Maltese Cross (oxidised), 1841 (20 March) to Hull bearing LJ, Plate 7 tied by black Maltese Cross. Condition very mixed.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed Plates1840 (22 July) entire letter from Preston to Sheffield bearing Plate 1a OC, with lovely plate wear; 1840 (8 Oct.) entire letter from Walsall to Shrewsbury with map of farm bearing QJ; 1840 (Oct.) envelope to London bearing PD; 1840 (Dec.) entire to Leith bearing Plate 5 ND; 1841 (1 Feb.) entire letter from Ulverston to Hawkshead bearing plate 5 RD. All with four close to good margins and tied by red Maltese Crosses, some faults though a good group (5 items).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions...
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesThirteen examples from plates 1a to 9 excluding 8, each with four margins ranging from good to very large, some minor faults though a very good groupSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesSet of Plate numbers 1a, 1b-11, used all with four margins, Plates 1b, 10 and 11 cancelled in black, the others in red, Plate 11 (PA) is a typical grey black shade with large margins, good to fine. A scarce set. (12 Items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesA used group including plates 1a (5), 1b (4), 2 (7 with matched red), 3, 4, 5 (2), 6 (2), 7 (4, one affixed to small piece) and 9; all with four good to large margins and generally good to fine. A superb and valuable groupSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesA group of six (6) used examples; AF, FH, HB, LC, MH and PI; all with four margins and each with red Maltese Cross cancellations; a few minor faults though overall a good groupSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesA group of six (6) used examples; DD, FF, IF, JB, LF and RG all with four margins, close in a couple of places, each with red Maltese cross cancellations; a few minor faults but generally good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesA group of six (6) used examples; EB, HK, ID, QE, QK and RF, all with four margins, ID with portion of adjoining stamp at left, each with red Maltese cross cancellation, a few minor faults though generally good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackMixed PlatesA group of six (6) used examples; GH, JD, MI, RI, TC and TL all four margin examples, and each with black Maltese cross cancellations; TL tied to small piece, a few minor faults but generally a good groupSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny Black"V.R." OfficialTB imprimatur with close to large margins all round, taken from the second registration sheet. Striking and very rare, there being only twenty-seven possible examples in private hands.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 One Penny Black"V.R." OfficialLD-LF horizontal strip of three (LD cut from and re-joined), each stamp with good to large margins, cancelled by red Maltese Cross all showing signs of attempted cancellation removal; endorsed on the reverse "Prepared with white of egg. Twice marked with the London Post Office obliterating stamp" and signed "R Hill". One or two trivial creases as to be expected and a superb multiple from these rare cancellation trials.provenance:Northbrook Family ArchiveSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
1840 Two Pence Blue
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1AE, close to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to piece with Hertford c.d.s of 22 Jan. 1842 on the reverse, EC, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to entire letter from Newcastle to Carlisle dated 7 Sept. 1840; some minor imperfections but good appearance (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1BD, GC, HA, JA and QC, close to large margins all round, all with black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine to very fine examples (5 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1BG, good to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross to piece with Mansfield c.d.s. of 2 April 1841 alongside; very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1BG, CG, DD, KF, LA (Brandon Certificate 2006) and QK, all with red Maltese Cross cancellations, good to large margins all round; good to very fine (6 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1CE, good to very large margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, lightly cancelled by superb red Maltese Cross, very fine and attractive.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1DA-DC horizontal strip of three in a pale blue shade, light red Maltese Cross cancellations, close to large margins all round, fine. Pfenninger handstamps on the reverseSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1DF, double letter "F", small to large margins, black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1DH, good margins all round, thinned with cancellation removed and regummed. Philatelic Foundation Certificate (2023).Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1EH-EI and OE-OF horizontal pairs, black Maltese Cross cancellations, close to very large margins all round, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1FK-FL horizontal pair, good to huge margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, attractive and rare. Experts' handstamps and signatures on reverse. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1GA-GB, GC-GD horizontal pairs, arranged as a block of four on piece, small to large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine and most attractive. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1GC, very large balanced margins, practically complete and upright black Maltese Cross cancellation; an exceptional exampleSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1GH with barred oval cancellation, OF with red Maltese Cross overstruck by black Charing Cross cancellations, PF with unknown red (Ruby?) marking; margins all round, good to fine. (3 items).Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1HF-HG, horizontal pair in a deep full blue shade, good to large margins all round, two complete black Maltese Cross cancellations; superb and very attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1JE-JF horizontal pair, deep shade, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1JF-JG horizontal pair, large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, bright red Maltese Cross cancellations; some black marks on reverse, fine. Signed BrunSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1LB-LC (LC double letter "C") horizontal pair with good to large margins cancelled by 1844-type numeral cancellation of Bridport. Brandon Certificate (1986). Fine and rare.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1LK-LL horizontal pair, good to huge margins, LK showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at lower left, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine and deep colour. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1NL, OK (shifted transfer), OL, PI and QJ, all with good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations, fine to very fine (5 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1OI-OK horizontal strip of three (OK shifted transfer), close to very large margins all round and showing portions of two adjoining stamps at top, slightly oily bright red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. A scarce stripSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1OK, QC, SI, all with four clear margins; OK and SI cancelled by red Maltese Cross, QC tied to small piece by black Maltese Cross; a fine and scarce trio.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1QG, QH and QJ with three or four margins, on piece and used with 1841 1d. red EF, EG (three margins), tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations, slightly mixed condition and 1d. reds with diagonal crease at top, nevertheless a very scarce combination.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1TC, pale blue shade, small part of sheet margin at foot and small to good margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellation in a rose red shade, which leaves the Queen's profile clear; fine and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 2AH-AJ strip of three, good to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, lightly cancelled by three upright black Maltese Crosses, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 2BD and OJ with red Maltese Cross cancellations, DH with black Maltese Cross cancellation, DC with numeral cancellation and TE with part of Town cancellation (R.P.S. Certificate 1991), all with good to large margins all round, fine (5 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 2DG-DI, horizontal strip of three, fine black Maltese Cross cancellations, good to large margins all round, fine and an attractive strip. Signed Brun and with R.P.S. Certificate (1998)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 2EB, close to good margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to wrapper (no side flaps) to Inverness, dated 2 Feb. 1841 (Brandon Certificate 2001), JD, close to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross to large part printed invoice from Bedale to Kendal dated 18 Nov. 1842; good to fine (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 2GK-GL horizontal pair, a pale blue shade with large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations, superb and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 2PF, a rich blue shade with large to huge margins, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to refolded entire letter to Deal with Ramsgate c.d.s. of 19 Jan. 1841 on the reverse; vertical filing fold clear of the adhesive, attractive and rare. Specialised DS8fSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 2SE-SF, horizontal pair cancelled by black Maltese Cross, close to large margins, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1840 Two Pence BlueMixed PlatesFive used examples: Plate 1 BH, OH, TF; Plate 2 AK, DK (two cancelled by black Maltese Crosses, three by red Maltese Crosses); also 1840 (13 Oct.) entire letter from Camarthen to London bearing Plate 1 SD and 1844 Irish entire letter bearing Plate 2 PG. Very mixed condition with many faults though a good group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
1841 Two Pence Blue
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3AH-AI horizontal pair, close or just touched at top, good margins other sides, tied by two number "12" in Maltese Cross cancellations to refolded entire letter to Westmorland dated 4 May 1843, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3CH-DI block of four tied to piece by black Scottish barred handstamps offered with OK-PL block of four cancelled by black Maltese Crosses; a fine and rare duo, the latter ex Lady Mairi BurySubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3GJ, JI, OB, QG and TE, all with numbers in Maltese Cross cancellations (3, 4, 8, 10 and 12), good to very large margins all round, mixed strikes. (5 items).Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3HD, close to large margins all round and showing portions of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by number "5" in Maltese Cross cancellation to entire to Kendal dated 6 June 1843; fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3HI, good to large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at left, cancelled by a superb strike of the distinctive Dublin Maltese Cross; very fine and highly attractive. Specialised ES11ue, £500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3HG and HH, good to large margins all round, tied by two crisp Maltese Cross cancellations to entire letter to Dundee, dated 6 Dec.1842 and with fine red framed "paid/1d. Extra" alongside; fine and most attractiveprovenance: Lady Mairi Bury, 2010Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3IG-IH horizontal pair, good to huge margins and showing portions of two adjoining stamps at top, "847" barred oval cancellations of Warrington; fine and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3KA-LB, block of four from the left of the sheet, overprinted "specimen" Type 1, showing part sheet inscription at left "[pl]ace the Labels ABOVE the Address and to.."; full original gum, the lower pair unmounted. A superb multiple of fresh colour, very rare indeed. Specialised £22,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3MG, ND, NI, RA, RB, RF and SD, arranged as an irregular block of seven on a neat entire dated 12 April 1843, to Upper Canada and cancelled by a remarkable seven strikes of the number "4" in Maltese Cross cancellations, on reverse Mifsent to Delaware; strengthened along the edges, a little soiled but a rare transatlantic entire carried on the maiden voyage of the Hibernia, leaving Liverpool on 13 April.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3SA-SB horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by two good strikes of the number "12" in Maltese Cross to re-folded entire letter to Spalding, dated 21 Oct. 1843; fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3TC, small to very large margins including part of adjoining at left, cancelled by neat number "7" Maltese Cross cancellation, fine and scarce. Specialised E1vg £1,200.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3Collection of thirteen entire or entire letters, including five with Maltese Cross cancellations, horizontal pair on entire letter from London to Macclesfield, dated 10 Jan. 1846 (early 4d. Registered letter rate), horizontal strip of five on long entre from London to Norfolk dated 11 July 1844, etc., chiefly with margins all round, chiefly good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 3Selection (56), including thirty-four with Maltese Cross cancellations, with strip of four, strips of three (5, one in piece another with "12" in Cross) and pairs (10, one with "4 in cross), most with margins all round. A good lot.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 4JI-JK violet-blue, horizontal strip of three on lavender paper with large margins all round, cancelled by "447" barred numerals of Leeds. Very fine and rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 41851, two envelopes addressed to Messrs. Brocklehurst in Macclesfield, the first nbeing a 1d. pink postal stationery envelope uprated with EB-ED strip of three 2d. blue tied by barred numerals, the other bearing imperf. 1d. red alongside 2d. KJ-KL strip of three tied by barred numerals, both marked "Registered"; all adhesives with clear margins, the latter envelope with minor faults otherwise a wonderful duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 4Selection of twenty-five, including strips of five, four, three (3), one with R.P.S. Certificate (1998) and two pairs, one of which on thicker lavender tinted paper with P.E.(G.B.) Certificate (2001), chiefly margins all round and fine.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BluePlate 4Selection of six covers including single on long envelope with blue Dunbar cancellation, on cover with boxed number, circular barred numeral, superb pair tied by square barred numerals and single used alongside imperf. 1d. red. Chiefly with margins all round and fine.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841 Two Pence BlueA used selection (190+) on album pages including different shades, various cancellations including Maltese Cross with number (5) and barred numeral cancels, a number of multiples up to nine. Includes two 1d. red and 2d. blue combinations. Mixed condition though valuable.194Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841 Two Pence BlueA selection of forty-four, with Plate 3 (29) and Plate 4 (15) including two unused or of unused appearance, ten with Maltese Cross cancellations, LI on piece with blue Scottish cancellation, LK with inverted watermark, NG with blue 1844-type cancellation (Brandon Certificate 1993), PC on thicker lavender tinted paper, etc., chiefly four margined examples, good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841 Two Pence BlueA superb used group with many multiples neatly arranged on a stock page including pairs (8), strips of three (5, one vertical), strip of four with singles (8) and single on cover, many with enormous margins and generally fine; also perforated 2d. blue block of four (2); generally fine and a wonderful group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 1b: AF on entire from Exeter to Edinburgh dated 1 May 1841, QH on entire letter from Derby to Leicester dated 21 July 1841, QJ-QK horizontal pair on entire from London to Ludlow dated 27 Nov. 1841; all with margins all round (the pair with portions of adjoining stamps), black Maltese Cross cancellations, fine (3 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 1c: AH, good to large margins tied by superb Maltese Cross in black to 1841 (12 July) entire letter from Peebles to Lancashire with boxed d.s. on front, Peebles receiving d.s. and transit d.s. on reverse. Very fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 1c: JA on entire from London to Manchester, dated 12 June 1841, LA on entire from London to Derby dated 23 April 1841, SB, on wrapper (no side flaps) from Littlehampton to Arundel dated 12 Jan 1842 (in manuscript), SE, on entire letter from York to Sheffield dated 1 July 1841 (R.P.S. Certificate 1998), all with black Maltese Cross cancellations and small to very large margins. A fine group (4 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 2: BA, cut into at top and right, tied by black Maltese Cross to entire letter to Keigthley with red Leicester c.d.s. of 14 March 1841 on the reverse (the second earliest recorded date for a 1d. red from Plate 2), refolded to display the internal date, also LJ, small to good margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross to entire letter to the same addressee with Bradford c.d.s. of 21 Oct. 1841 on the front, fine. An interesting pair (2 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Condition...
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 5: AA (State 3), close to large margins all round, applied upside down on entire letter from London to Horsham, dated 12 Oct. 1841, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 5: SD (State 2), margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross to entire letter to Keighley with Bradford Yorks c.d.s. of 21 Sept. 1841; fine and rare. Included is a yarn sample which was originally enclosed in the entire. Most unusualSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 8: AA, from the upper left corner of the sheet with part of sheet margin at top and left, large margins other sides, part of two black Maltese Cross cancellations; superbSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 8: CB, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross to piece. R.P.S. Certificate (1988). Fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 8: LA, cut into at right, good to huge margins other sides, tied by black Maltese Cross and red "P + L" to entire to Keigthley with Liverpool c.d.s. of 28 Oct 1841 on the reverse, also QH (State 2) touched at right, tied by crisp black Maltese Cross on envelope from Piltown (29.12.41), to Waterford (30.12.41), re-directed to Halstead and with London Tombstone datestamp (1.1.42) on the front; good (2 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 9: CH and Plate 11: SD (roller flaw), tied to separate entire letters to the same addressee in Keighley, with Bradford Yorks datestamps on the front, also Plate 10: MK, barely touched at right, on London local entire to the Physician General of the Navy, black Maltese Cross cancellations, the first two with large margins; good to fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 9: JI, good to large margins all round, tied by a very fine black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter from Godalmin (sic) to London, dated 31 July 1841; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 9: SA and Plate 10: HB, on separate entire letters to same addressee in Slinfold, large to very large margins all round, the second showing portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, the first endorsed Free, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 9: SG, good to large margins, cancelled by a fine, crisp and largely complete strike of the distinctive Manchester "Fishtail" Maltese Cross. A very scarce cancellation on a "Black" Plate. Specialised £700Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesPlate 10: BE (without "O" flaw), close to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter with red Leicester 21 May 1841 c.d.s. on the reverse; clean vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesThe set of seven, all with black Maltese Cross cancellations, each with margins all round; good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown"Black" PlatesCollection of twenty-seven entires or entire letters, comprising Plate 2 (2), Plate 5 (6), Plate 8 (5), Plate 9 (3), Plate 10 (4) and Plate 11 (7 with a pair), all with black Maltese Cross cancellations, chiefly with margins all round and mostly fine to very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlates 12-176, used collection (165), all four margined or better, Plated by Ken Statham, on special Eric Paul printed pages, chiefly fine. Plates 174 and 175 with R.P.S. Certificates (1992 or 2000), Plate 176 with B.P.A. Certificate (2006). A fine groupSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlates 12-20, a collection of over sixty plated examples on cover, housed in a lighthouse album, all with Maltese Cross cancellations, some in apparent colour including Blue shade of Preston and some distinctive types including Norwich on pair, frankings include horizontal pairs (7) and vertical pair, Plate 16, IL from right of the sheet showing part inscription tied by Maltese Cross in black of Sleaford to 1841 cover to Holkingham. Mixed condition though generally fine and four margined. An attractive and useful lot, especially so plated.Subject t...
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 12: CA, Plate 13: CD, Plate 14: HC (with additional Maltese Cross on flap), Plate 15: SH and Plate 16: DB with superb Greenacres Moor u.d.s. in red, all tied to separate entire letters to the same addressee in Keighley, Halifax, Leeds and Leicester markings, mostly with good to large margins all round, an attractive group of five from early Plates (5 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 12: CF, large margins, tied to piece by superb upright Edinburgh thin lined Maltese Cross in black, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 12: IF and Plate 13 OF, both with margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations to 1841 entire letters to the same address in Horsham; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 16: SA, part of sheet margin and inscription "Per Row of 12, £1...." at left and small to large margins other sides, fine black Maltese Cross cancellation; most attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPate 17: AC, margins all round, on entire letter from Letterkenny to Enniskillen (displaying a stunning Ivory head) with superb upright Cross, Plate 18: JJ, margins all round, tied to Fox Brothers entire letter to Somerset, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 20: CF, good to large margins all round, tied by blue Maltese Cross cancellation to entire from Preston to London dated 9 May1842; horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesive. Fine. Specialised BS9sc, £1,700Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 21: Imprimatur lettered AJ, from the top of the sheet with imprint, usual fold in the margin, without gum as alwaysprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 23: CH, good to very large margins all round, tied to entire letter by Totnes Town circular datestamp of 25 June 1842 to Ashburton, arrival d.s. on reverse, fine. Rare. Specialised BS10va, £2,750Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlates 22-35, a collection of over sixty plated examples on cover, housed in a Lighthouse album, all with Maltese Cross cancellations, some of which distinctive or coloured including blue of Truro on cover to Bristol, Leeds cross, superb "otley" town d.s. in green, strip of four on 1843 (4 July) cover to Edinburgh, numbered Maltese Cross '3' on cover to Leeds. Mixed condition though generally fine and four margined. An attractive and useful lot, especially so plated.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPLate 22: JH, good to very large margins show a portion of the adjoining stamp at top cancelled by Mullingar Maltese Cross in black. Rare and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2015).Specialised £3,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 23: NK, good to very large margins showing traces of two adjoining stamps, on 1842 entire letter from Manchester to Derby, Plate 24: KA, large margins, superb Maltese Cross and with portions of two adjoining stamps, on 1842 entire (no side flaps) from London to Congleton, with red script Too Late and "Bishopsgate St. Within" handstamps, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine (2 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 24: AE, close to large margins, tied by Dorchester 12.01.42 d.s. to entire to London. Rare and attractive. Specialised BS13va, £2,750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 25: IE-JF, block of four, good to large margins, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations; fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 30: IH, good to large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by a fine black Maltese Cross with scarce "R.L" (Ride Letter) handstamp alongside, to entire letter dated 14 March 1843 to Horsham; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 31: PG-QI, block of six, good to large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Signed AD and handstamped BolaffiSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 32: RI ("P" converted to "R"), with a considerable portion of RJ, tied to piece by two strikes of the number "1" in Maltese Cross cancellation with Aylesbury c.d.s. (1.9.1843) c.d.s. alongside; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 31: TJ, good to large margins, tied to small piece by Hollymount void centre Maltese Cross in black. Fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2009).provenance:MacDonnell WhyteSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 34: DE-DG strip of three, tight to large margins (just touched on two sides), cancelled by three strikes of the Kilmarnock distinctive Maltese Cross in black. M. Jackson Certificate (2022). Rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 34: MA, constant variety, good to large margins, tied to entire letter to London, dated 23 Nov. 1843, by a good strike of the so called "weak" Sheffield Maltese Cross, dated markings on the reverse; finenote: Recorded and illustrated in Rockoff & JacksonSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlates 35-131, a collection of c.300 examples on cover, housed in three Lighthouse albums and contained within a carton, all cancelled by numerals, including horizontal or vertical pairs (9), blocks of four (2) and strips of four both horizontal and vertical, many blue cancellations, plate 101 used with 10d. embossed, some tied by part town d.s. Mixed condition though generally fine and four margined. An attractive and useful lot, especially so plated.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 41: AD imprimatur from the upper right corner of the sheet showing part inscription "[Rem]ove the Cement." and plate number '41'. Fine and rare.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 42: Imprimatur lettered AA, from the corner of the sheet with imprint and Plate number, without gum always; fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 47: QC, touched at lower left, good to large margins other sides, tied by Aberystwith Town datestamp of 3 Dec. 1844 to local entire, entire, fine and rare. Specialised BS36vaSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 51: Imprimatur lettered AC, from the top of the sheet with imprint, fold in the margin and without gum as always; fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 51: Imprimatur lettered AJ, from the top of the sheet with imprint, usual fold in the margin and without gum as always, fine,provenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 56: Imprimatur lettered JL, from the right of the sheet with imprint, without gum as usual, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 60: EA-FB, block of four from the left of the sheet with inscription "....ot to remove the Cement.", good margins other sides, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, fresh and fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 60: QL, good to large margins, tied to piece of printed matter circular by a fine upright strike of the red Maltese Cross with blue Guisborough c.d.s. of 2 Oct. 1845 alongside; fine and very rare. Believed to be the latest recorded use of the red Maltese Cross. B.P.A. Certificate (1985).note: Rockoff and Jackson do not record any use of the red Maltese Cross later than 1844Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 61: AD-BE, block of four from the top of the sheet and inscription "..eet. Place the labels above the..., -good to large margins other sides, unused without gum, folded in the margin, fineprovenance: ChartwellSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 64: PK, tied to envelope to Edinburgh by London diamond cancellation, re-directed on arrival to Saltcoats and with 1d. Plate 61, JC applied over the original franking with "131" numeral cancellation; clean and uncreased. Fine and unusual. Eichele Certificate (2011)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 66: Imprimatur lettered AI, from the top of the sheet with imprint, usual fold in the margin and without gum as alwaysSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 70: Imprimatur lettered AA, from the corner of the sheet with imprint and Plate number, without gum as always, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 76: Imprimatur lettered AL, from the corner of the sheet with imprint and Plate number, without gum as always, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 75: LK "Union Jack" re-entry, large balanced margins, tied by London Inland section "10" barred oval cancellation (which leaves to re-entry largely clear) to entire letter to Westmarland dated 31 Oct. 1848; clean horizontal filing fold, fine and scarce. Specialised BS64Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 81: Imprimatur lettered AA, from the corner of the sheet with imprint and Plate number, without gum as always, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 86: Imprimatur lettered JL, from the right of the sheet with imprint, without gum as always, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 87: Imprimatur lettered AF (R.P.S. Certificate 1998) and Plate 111: Imprimatur lettered TG, without gum as usual, fine (2 items)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 88: Imprimatur lettered AL, from the corner of the sheet with imprint and Plate number, without gum as always, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 88: OB-QC, block of six (3x2), PC constant variety, OC right frame line re-cut, PC close at right, otherwise good to large margins all round and showing a trace of an adjoining stamp at left, placed sideways and tied by "678" barred oval cancellations of St. Columb, on entire to Place House, Fowey with blue St. Columb datestamp of 11 Aug. 1840 alongside, arrival datestamp on reverse; fine. Also a contemporary print of Place HouseSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 90: GL and GI, 1841 2d. Plate 3, PC, all with close to large margins, tied by Edinburgh "131" cancellations entire letter, on reverse framed Glasgow arrival (13.3.50), filing folds clear of the adhesives, fine. A rare and colourful frankingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 98: Imprimatur lettered HL, from the right of the sheet with imprint, without gum as always, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 105: GD, inverted watermark, large margins, barred oval cancellation which leaves the Queen's profile completely clear, also TL with margin, inscription "...ve the Cement" and part of Plate number at foot, close to large margins other sides. A fine and scarce pairSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 105: SK-TL, block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet, SK and SL inverted "S" variety, with part sheet margins at right and at foot and showing a part of the Plate number, large to very large margins other sides and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, London "22" Inland section cancellations; some wrinkles, nevertheless an outstanding blockSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 131: Imprimatur lettered AF, from the top of the sheet with imprint, usual fold in the margin and without gum as always, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlates 132-176, a collection of c.90 examples on cover, housed in a Lighthouse album, all cancelled by numerals including coloured examples: brown (R.P.S. Certificate), greyish-brown on pair and grey-green (Brandon Certificate), early 1853 duplex, Plate 164 IJ with huge margins on cover to Halifax (R.P.S. Certificate.), pairs (4). Mixed condition though generally fine and four margined. An attractive and useful lot, especially so plated.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 134: ID-JI, block of twelve (6 x 2), "134" barred oval cancellations of Bristol, large margins; some minor wrinkles as might be expected with a block of this size. Fine and an impressive multiple. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 136: Imprimatur lettered AJ, from the top of the sheet with imprint, fold in the margin and without gum as usual; fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 138: AL imprimatur from the upper right corner of the sheet showing part inscription "[Rem]ove the Cement" and plate number, fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 139: Imprimatur lettered AA, from the corner of the sheet with imprint and Plate number, without gum as always, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 139: AL imprimatur from the upper right corner of the sheet showing part inscription "[Rem]ove the Cement" and Plate number, fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 141: AL imprimatur from the upper left corner showing part inscription "[Rem]ove the Cement." and Plate number. Fine and rare.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 170: EH-FI block of four, good to large margins, tied by "134" Bristol Spoon duplex cancellations to entire letter to Salisbury, dated 18 March 1854, arrival d.s. on reverse, rare and exceptional quality. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 173: Imprimatur lettered AC, from the top of the sheet with imprint, without gum as always, fineprovenance: Chartwell, 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 174: FG tied by barred numeral to 1854 (24 Feb.) entire from London to Edinburgh, reverse with London and Edinburgh d.s. R.P.S. Certificate (1994) ex Lady Mairi Bury; also Plate 175: NA tied by barred numeral to 1854 (29 April) entire from Congleton to Macclesfield with blue Congleton and Macclesfield d.s. on reverse. A fine and scarce duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 176: EI with good to large margins tied by "724" numeral to 1854 (29 March) envelope from South Molton to Exeter, the reverse with South Molton yellow d.s. Fine and a rare Plate on coverSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownPlate 201: AL imprimatur from the upper right of the sheet showing part inscription "[Rem]ove the Cement." and plate number. Fine and rare.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownUnplatedAB, AI (marginal), IK-IL pair (bend), SD (huge margins) and QF, all mint with original gum except SD. Generally fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownUnplatedD(?)B, touched at places, tied by "831" barred oval of Wakefield to entire letter, endorsed Registered Letter 1/-, blue c.d.s. of 22 May 1846 on the front, also Plate 67: PF, touched at left, tied by "338" barred oval of Harrogate and blue Leeds c.d.s. of 13 March 1847 and with scarce blue Harrogate "traveller" on the reverse. Both to the same addressee in Keighley (2 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownUnplatedII-JL block of eight from the right of the sheet with good to large margins showing part inscription "[t]he Labels above the Address and toward"; full original gum with vertical fold between the third and fourth vertical pairs. Very fine and a superb multiple.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownUnplatedNF, on entire to Moons Hill, endorsed Speed, DB on entire with "257" barred oval cancellation and Horsham traveller d.s. alongside, margins all round, also FF touched or cut into at foot, on entire letter to Horsham with Billingshurst u.d.c. in orange and manuscript Missent to Crawley; good to fine (3 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownUnplatedA specialised group (20), including "Black" Plate 9 on piece, Plate 105, six with inverted "S", including SI constant variety, mark in "O" of "ONE", fourteen covers (5 with Maltese Cross cancellations), etc., good to fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownUnplatedSelection, well-written up on pages (146), used, including Maltese Cross cancellations with distinctive types identified by collector as Cork, Coventry, Leeds, Manchester, Settle, Dublin, Plates 19 (4), 28, 68 (34) 87, 89, 159, 203 etc. fair to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownUnplatedA selection of numbered Maltese Crosses on a stock page including "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6" single and pair, "7" single and pair, "8", "9", "10", "11" single and pair, "12" single and strip of four; all except one with four margins, generally fine and an appealing group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownCancellationsA small group with numbered crosses, three on piece including "'1" (3), "2", "3" (3), "4" to "7", "8" (2), "9'" to "12". A good group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownCancellationsNumbers in Maltese Cross: "3", "6", "7", "8", "9" and "10", each on entire franked 1d., number "9" touched or a little cut into at left, the others with good to large margins all round, good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownCancellationsSelection of thirty seven examples on a page cancelled by Maltese Cross with numbers including "1" (2), "2" (3), "3" (3), "4" (4), "5" (3), "6" (4), "7" (3), "8" (3), "9" (2), "10 " (3), "11" (3), "12" (4). Mixed condition. S.G. £8,485Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownCancellationsA small group of distinctive Maltese Crosses (6) with Brighton (G?), Coventry (TD Plate 19), Kelso (QB Plate 25), Kilmarnock (NF Plate 35), Norwich (GD Plate 19) and York (HL plPte 19); all four margins, fine and a scarce group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownCancellations1848-54, five entires franked 1d. with undated circle handstamps, comprising 1848 with West Grinstead additionally tying the stamp, 1849 with blue Ockley on the reverse, 1851 with superb bright blue Pulborough across flap on reverse, 1854 with blue Cowley, 1854 franked perf. 1d. with blue Rudgwick (unrecorded in blue), etc., good to fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown1846-50, four entires franked 1d., comprising 1850 from Market Harborough to Spilsby with "2" Due handstamp, 1847 printed invoice with engraving of two Greyhounds and Coat of Arms on the interior, 1849 to Newtown with a huge 1d. and superb "852" barred oval cancellation of Welshpool, 1850 to Edinburgh with fine Derry "172" Irish numeral; good to superbSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownA used selection (270+) predominantly perforated 1d. reds, some 2d. blues including a couple multiples up to three, various shades and barred numeral cancellations. Mixed condition though a useful group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownA used selection (450+) on album pages with cancellations including Maltese Crosses and barred numerals, various shades, some on blued paper, ivory heads (20+) and many multiples including strips up to six, also one of two mint. Mixed condition though a valuable group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-Brown1841-54 1d. red-brown and 2d. blue, a used collection on pages: 1841 1d. cancelled by Maltese Cross (15) and by barred numeral (17), 2d. cancelled by barred numeral (6), examples of the 'ivory head' 1d. block of four and three singles and 2d. (2), also 1842 and 1843 Scottish entires bearing 1d. tied by Maltese Cross and 1853 entire from Liverpool to Edinburgh bearing 2d. 1854-57 perforated 1d. (42) including multiples and cover, 2d. (10). Mixed condition though mostly four margined examples.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information ple...
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownA used collection including singles cancelled by Maltese Cross (32), mostly four margins, three cancelled by 1844 barred numerals in blue, black (very fine, ex Chartwell) and brown, five covers with singles and one with a pair all tied by black barred numerals, also block of six cancelled by barred numerals. Also 1854-58 1d. red on cover (5), 2d. cancelled by box cancel and 1877 1d. unmounted. A good group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownA large used collection neatly arranged on stock pages (350+ excluding blocks and multiples), generally four margins, including barred numeral and Maltese Crosses, some coloured, distinctive and numbered Maltese Crosses, pairs (3, one with Brandon Certificate), strip of three (3), strip of four (3), strip of six, block of four (3), block of six (3); also perforted 1d. singles and blocks with spoon cancellations and Scottish town type. A fine and valuable group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions f...
(x) Great Britain1841-53 One Penny Red-BrownCollection, almost c.650 examples, housed in a blue Lighthouse album contained in a carton, almost all four margined and mostly Plated, including "Black" Plates (20), unused strip of three from Plate 32 and singles (4), blocks of four (4) and eight, pairs (50+), strips of six, five, four (8) and three (12), barred numeral blocks, one with R.P.S. Certificate, plate 166, FD with watermark inverted, a fine range of cancellations with Maltese Cross, coloured with blue, brown, yellow and green numerals, town datestamps, spoons, penny post, receiving mark...
1847-54 Embossed
(x) Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1/- (6 on entire or large part entire, destinations with America, Australia and India, two cut square), 10d. cut-to-shape on entire to France, 6d. (3 cut square on covers, the first additionally franked 2d. and Registered to Kendal, the next to Melbourne and charged an additional 1d., the last to Mauritius). Mixed conditionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1847-54 EmbossedA small group of covers (4) including 1854 (2 June) entire letter from London to Copenhagen bearing superb /- with large margins cancelled by '13' barred numeral, 1854 (18 Dec.) entire letter from Rugby to East Indies bearing 1/- cut to shape, tied by barred numeral with 'bombay' boxed date stamp; undated front to Ohio bearing 1/- vertical strip of four (faults) and (date obscured) envelope (faults) to Sicily bearing 1/- vertical pair and 1854 2d. A wonderful group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buy...
Great Britain1847-54 EmbossedA used group with 6d. three good margins (touching at right) tied to piece, 10d. (3), all with four clear margins, 1/- (10), some with very large margins, one cut to size; faults throughout though a valuable group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1/-, 10d. and 6d., all cancelled by barred numerals, the 1/- and 6d. with four clear margins though both thinned, the 10d. just touching outer frame lines. Scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1/- green vertical pair with mostly large margins, just touching on the right hand side of the lower stamp, cancelled by barred numerals, very fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1/- green, good to large margins all round, just touching the frame line at right, cancelled by barred oval. Scarce. S.G. 55, £1,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1/- green with good margins all round, crisply cancelled by superb barred numeral '466' of Liverpool, exceptionally fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1852 (16 Aug.) part entire letter (very fragile and with reinforcements) from London to Roma "Via Belgium" bearing 1841-53 1d. red and 1841 2d. vertical pairs (2, one defective), tied by barred numeral '2', offered together with embossed 1/- green irregular block of eleven with clear margins, also cancelled by barred numeral '2' (various folds, tears and biro cancel at top), believed to originate from the same entire. Once a remarkable franking, it remains a very scarce multiple. R.P.S. Certificate for embossed block (2015). Most unusual.provenance:Shannahan...
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1852 (31 Jan.) entire from Liverpool to Philadelphia, "Pr Canada" bearing superb 1/- vertical pair with good to very large margins, charged '5 / cents', very fine and attractive. Initialled "AD"Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1851 (8 June) mourning envelope from Bath to Bombay bearing 1/- with clear margins on three sides, touched at top, tied by barred numeral and Bombay boxed d.s.; the adhesive a little bent at top where it has been applied over the envelope flap otherwise fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1854 (3 Oct.) envelope from Birmingham to Bombay, India bearing 1/- green cut square with large margins tied by 'birmingham' duplex, transit markings and 'bombay' arrival c.d.s. (9th. November) on reverse; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1847-54 Embossed10d. brown, overprinted 'specimen', just clear margins, without gum, a minor thin and a couple of ink spots, still a collectable example. S.G. 57s, £3,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed10d. brown from the right of the sheet with clear margins all round, large part original gum, some areas of soiling to face otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 57, £11,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1854 (4 Oct.) entire from Birmingham to Paris bearing 10d. brown cut square with good to large margins, tied by 'birmingham' duplex and with 'calais' c.d.s. alongside, 'paris' c.d.s. on reverse; some minor soiling commensurate with age; a fine overseas Embossed cover. Karl Knopke Certificate (1995)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed6d. purple horizontal pair with clear margins on all sides, cancelled by barred numerals, very fine. S.G. 60, £2,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed6d. purple with good to very large margins, cancelled by barred numeral '11', fine. S.G. 60, £1,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1847-54 Embossed1856 (19 June) letter sheet sent Registered to Driffield, bearing 6d. purple cut square with good to large margins in combination with 1855 1d. brownish red (Die II) tied to letter by '21' barred numeral oval of Woolwich, paying the 6d. Registration fee along with the 1d. for domestic postage, 'paid' and 'registered' handstamps alongside 'driffield' c.d.s., fine. Holcombe Opinion (1993)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
1850 1d. Red-Brown
(x) Great Britain18501d. Red-Brown, Perf. 16 by Henry ArcherPlate 98: CI, tied by "23" barred oval of Bexley to entire letter, dated 13 Aug. 1853, to Torquay, dated markings on reverse; fine. S.G. 16aprovenance: Chartwell, July 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain18501d. Red-Brown, Perf. 16 by Henry ArcherPlate 97: RI, tied by London District "77" barred oval, to small envelope to Cavendish Square dated 8 March 1854; centred to top but fine and most appealing. S.G. 16bprovenance: Chartwell, Dec. 2012Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
1854-79
Great Britain1854-57Watermark Small Crown, Perf. 161d. Plate 176: SG, just tied at left (and through the cover) to entire to Cardiff, London Inland section "14" barred oval cancellation, on reverse Maltese Cross (27.2.1854) and Cardiff (28.2) datestamps; filing folds clear of the adhesive and markings, fine and a new discovery, this being the earliest recorded use of Plate 176 which was previously noted as 4 March 1854. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1854-57Watermark Small Crown, Perf. 161d. red-brown, Plate R4 imprimatur, JL, good to very large margins including right hand margin showing part sheet inscription and central rosette ornament, without gum and showing bluing of the paper. Fine and attractive. S.G. 17/18var., Specialised C1R4, £1,000. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1854-57Watermark Small Crown, Perf. 141d. red-brown, Die II, block of six (3 x 2) with practically full original gum, centred to foot and some gum bends, wonderful colour and rare. S.G. 24. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1854-571d. chocolate brown Plate 198 imprimatur from the top right of the sheet with part inscription and plate number; the usual thin in the margin, superb.provenance:Colonel Bates (1934)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1854-57One PennyCollection of over 100 covers in a black Lighthouse album, including Watermark small Crown, perf. 16 with blue and green Irish numerals, Scots locals, Large Crown perf. 14 with Scots locals, "173" Chatham sideways duplex, dotted Edinburgh "131" in blue, "620" Devonport error, London "2" Ridout, etc., chiefly good to fine. An interesting groupSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1854-57Two Pence BlueSelection of seven entires, including watermark small Crown, perf. 16 vertical strip of three on long London local envelope, perf. 14 on entire from Newcastle on Tyne to Durham, watermark large Crown, perf. 14 with 1d. on entire letter from London to Hull, also off cover strip of three with Duplex cancellation and part of red Insufficiently Pre-Paid marking; good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1856-58Watermark Large Crown1d. rose-red, Die II, perf. 14, Plate 49, block of seventy-two from the top of the sheet wth almost full marginal inscription at top (portion of selvedge missing at upper left) and Plate number '49', almost full original gum; a fine and fresh multiple. S.G. 40, £2,880+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyUsed collection of most Plates (71-225), usages on cover (6), 1858-79 2d. (Plates 7-9, 12-5) and usages of cover (2); Plate 225 with faults though a good group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1864-79One PennyCollection of covers (51), including Plate 86, block of 8 on entire to France, Plate 108 (6) on envelope to Switzerland, also 1d. + 1867-80 6d. Plate 8 on entire to Turin, 1d. (2) and 1872 6d. pale chestnut with barred oval cancellations on entire to Rome, 1d. with 1865-67 4d. Plate 13 on entire to Sweden with red "2½" handstamp, 1858-76 2d. Plate 8 on entire from Edinburgh to Chester, 1d. Plate 13 strip of three on entire from Hull to Stockholm, 1870 1½d. Plate 1 pair on cover to Hartford, Conn., 1872 6d. chestnut on entire letter to Genoa, etc., chiefly fine...
(x) Great Britain1864-79One PennyCollection of repaired impressions (144), well written up on pages, Plates 88, 106, 124 and 181, used, chiefly good to fine; prepared by D.R.W. Wiggins for the reference publication, "Repaired Impressions 1855-1879 One Penny Die II"; offered with "British Line Engraved Stamps Repaired Impressions", Dr. W. R. D. Wiggins, limited edition, number 9, signed by the author.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyA used group on stock pages comprising all Plates (less 77), including Plate 225 (2 fine used), a good group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyPlate 87: AG-FL, a mint block of thirty-six (6x6), only the corner stamps mounted, single stamp with small paper adhesion otherwise a very fine and striking multiple. S.G. £1,728+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyPlates 88, 96, 134 and 143; imprimaturs lettered AJ, AE, AK and AG; all with part marginal inscriptions, without gum as prepared, good to fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyPlates 106, 149, 176, 209 and 211; Imprimaturs lettered AF, AK, AG, AJ, AE; three with part marginal inscriptions, all without gum as prepared, good to fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyPlates 156 (reconstructed pair), 187, and 206; lettered AF-AG, AH and BD; Imprimatur, all without gum as prepared, AH with light bend otherwise good to fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1864-79One PennyPlate 185: BI imperforate imprimatur with four clear margins, without gum, very fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1864-78One PennyPlate 202: AK-CL, block of six from the upper right corner of the sheet, Plate 207 corner block of four, AA-BB and Plate 207 corner block of nine, AJ-CI; all with Pate numbers, part to large part original gumSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyPlate 213: Imprimatur lettered AA, from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number and part marginal inscription; without gum as issued, pre-printing diagonal paper fold at lower left, fine and rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyA group of large multiples (9), all with part marginal inscriptions, ranging from blocks of four and six (3), twelve, sixteen and sixty; good to fine and with large part original gumSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1864-79One PennyA group of large multiples (14) from a range of Plates and ranging in size from blocks of six to a block of sixty with sheet margin from Plate 217, a block of thirty from Plate 205 and a block of seventy from Plate 192; generally good to fine and with part to large part original gumSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
1870-74 Three Halfpence
Great Britain1870-74Three HalfpencePrepared for use but not issued, rosy-mauve, lettered JJ, part original gum with small bend otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 53a, £5,750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1870-74Three Half PencePlate 3: PC-QE block of six (3x3), large part original gum, the upper right stamp with small repair, barely noticeable from the front and not detracting from the visual appeal of this scarce mint block. S.G. £3,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
1870-79 Half Penny
Great Britain1870-79Half PennyPlate 6 block of four, Plate 1 and Plate 20 horizontal pairs, the former marginal, Plate 12 marginal single (bend), these part to large part original gum, also Plate 9 single cancelled by barred oval (2, one on piece), fine. S.G. 48/49, £3,350Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1870-79Half PednnyPlate 9: IC, Reading c.d.s. of 28 Feb. 1872, centred to upper-left and corner crease at lower left; good colour and an appealing example from this scarce PlateSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1870-79Half PennyPlate 10: CR-FT block of twelve (3x4) showing watermark inverted and reversed, full original gum with one or two bends as to be expected otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 49wk, £3,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1870-79Half PennyPlate 10: DU-FW block of nine (3x3) showing watermark inverted and reversed, full original gum with small adhesion otherwise fine and a scarce multiple. S.G. 49wk, £2,700Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1870-79Half PennyPlate 19: MJ-NK block of four with watermark inverted and reversed, overprinted "specimen" type 9; large part original gum with sum minor perf. splitting, a rare multiple. Specialised. G4(1)uSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1870-79Half PennyUsed group (Plates 1-20), Plate 9 a little heavily cancelled, usages on cover (2) with pair and uprating ½d. newspaper wrapper to Paris; also 1870-74 1½d. rose-red (2), Plates 1 and 3 with additional Plate 3 uprating 1d. pink postal stationery envelope from Glasgow to Vienna. An appealing group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Booklets
(x) Great BritainBooklets1913 2/- black on red booklet (Edition 18), each pane cancelled by 20.04.14 "london e.c." d.s.. Unusual. S.G. BB6varSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainBooklets2/- Booklets, Series 41924 2/- (Edition 11), with advertisement pane, fine. S.G. BB12, £900. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainBooklets1950's Harrison's sample booklet comprising six Wilding values overprinted "cancelled", ex the estate of W.H. Brown, a designer at Harrison. UnusualSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Channel Islands
Great BritainChannel Islands1948 (10 May) Third Anniversary of Liberation 1d. affixed to small approval card signed "J.R. Stobie" by the designer, offered together with 1958 (17 July) letter on Harrison & Sons headed paper from Brian Coulton to Mr. Hills enclosing stamps (no longer present). UnusualSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Collections and Literature
(x) Great BritainCollections and RangesMint selection (59) on stockpage, including Edward VII with values to 2/6d. (2), 1951 2/6d. to £1 (4 mint sets), etc., chiefly fine, unmounted mint or part original gum; fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainCollections and Ranges1841-1932 mint and used selection arranged on eight album pages including 1867-80 6d. Plate 9 and 2/- overprinted "specimen", Telegraph 3/- imperf. colour trial in dull mauve lower marginal vertical strip of three overprinted "specimen", mixed condition, an interesting lot.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainCollections and RangesA small group of covers (11) including 1788 entire with "r. isle of/wight 97" handstamp, 1797 entire letter from Sunderland to the Orkneys with superb skeleton 'Sunderland' handstamp on reverse; entires bearing 1841-53 1d. (5), one tied by '10' in Maltese Cross, 1841 2d. blue entires (2) to London and France and 1870 ½d. pair on 1872 (Aug. 2) envelope from Ramsey to BristolSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainCollections and Ranges1840-1980s mint and used collection arranged in two volumes including 1840 1d. (3) and 2d. used, 1887-1900 mint range with values up to 1/-, duplicated lower values up to 1980's. Very mixed condition.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainCollections and Ranges1841-70 mainly used Line Engraved balance on pages and loose including 1841 1d. red with covers and used multiples, later 1d. reds used on cover, 1870 ½d. rose including some mint and also used multiples, a range of used single examples including plate 9, some protective underprints, 1½d. rose-red with mint (3) and used, etc., condition a little mixed in places, generally fair to good, some fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainCollections and Ranges1936-55, a mint and used collection on pages with 1936 set mint and used on first day cover, 1937 (15 March) envelope with ½d. pair and 1d. Postage Due with green "Poached Egg", 1937-47 set with covers (7), one with mixed franking including KEVIII values, 1939-48 mint set, 1941-42 set and covers (6), 1950-52 set and covers (2), 1951 set mint, 1952-54 set with covers (4), 1955 Castles 2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1 all individually used on first day covers. Generally fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for...
(x) Great BritainCollections and Ranges1840-88 used selection arranged on six pages including 1840 1d. (3, two on a large piece, one on another piece), 1840 2d. on a large piece, 1841-53 1d. (50) with some different shades and cancellations, mixed condition, an interesting lot.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainCollections and Ranges1840-1968 mint and used collection arranged in an album, including used 1840 1d. (8, one on entire), 2d. (2), 1847-54 embossed 6d. (5), 1/- (2), 1867-83 £1, 1883 or 1884 4d. mint, 1929 P.U.C. £1 mint, very mixed condition and inspection advised.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainCollections and Ranges1937-51 group of mint multiples comprising 1937-47 set to 1/- in blocks of four, 1939-48 group of six high values to £1 each in a marginal block of four and 1952 set of four high values each in a marginal block of six; fine unmounted mint. S.G. cat. value £3,200Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainCollections and Ranges1855-1935 mint and used collection arranged in three volumes comprising duplicated Queen Victoria used with different shades and cancellations, including used abroad, George V mint range including booklet panes, 1911 booklet BB1 'Gresham' advertisement precancelled, etc., mixed condition, an interesting lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainCollections and Ranges1840-1950 mostly used collection arranged in a stockbook with strength in duplicated Queen Victoria, including 1840 1d. (17), 1847-54 1/- vertical strip of three, 1867-80 2/- blue (12, one specimen), 5/- Plate 1 (5, one unused appearance), Plate 2 (6), Plate 4 (3), 1883-84 10/- (19, one unused appearance), very mixed condition, inspection essential.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainCollections and Ranges1870-Q.E.II, a collection on stock pages including 1870-74 1½d. mint (20), 1887-92 £1 green used, 1902-10 £1 green mint (creases), 1924-25 Exhibition blocks of four mint and singles used, 1929 P.U.C. £1 used, 1934 re-engraved 10/- mint, 1935 Silver Jubilee blocks, 1939-48 set in marginal blocks of four with additional multiples of the 5/-, 10/- and £1, 1951 set in corner marginal blocks of six, £1 used pairs (4) and singles (28), 1948 Silver Wedding mint set in blocks of four, QEII minor printing and perforation errors, 1887-90 Government Parcel 6d. mint, 187...
Great BritainCollections and Ranges1840-1960 used collection arranged in a Lindner album, including 1840 1d. (2), 2d., 1867-80 2/- brown, 1867-83 5/- Plate 4, 10/- (both watermarks), £5, 1884 £1, 1888 £1, 1887-92 £1, 1902-13 £1, 1913 £1, 1929 P.U.C. £1, very mixed condition, inspection advised.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainCollections and Ranges1840-1994 valuable mint and used collection in five Lighthouse albums, including 1840 1d. black unused (3) and used (45), 2d. blue used (10), 1841 1d. red unused (5) and used (15), also an 1841 1d. red group of twelve all with numeral Maltese cross cancellations (1-12), 1854-57 with 1d. red (8) and 2d. blue (12) all used, 1858-64 1d. red with all Plates mint (except 255) and with all Plates used, 1870 with ½d. rose-red mint (16) and all Plates used, 1847 Embossed with 1/- (3), 10d. and 6d. (2) all used, a good range of Surface Printed including 1862-64 e...
(x) Great BritainLiterature"Penny Red Stars" Parts 1 & 2, G. C. Tonna; "Essential Guide to the Great Britain Line Engraved 1d. and 2d. Stars 1840-1864", K. W. Statham, Volumes 1-18.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainLiterature"A History of Railway Letter stamps" by H.L. L'Estrange Owen" (1901), hardbound, quarter leather, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Harrisons & Sons Presentation Cards
Great BritainHarrisons & Sons Q.E. II presentation cards (11), countries including Hong Kong, Malta, New Zealand (2) and Great Britain (4), also three cards inscribed "specimens of 2-colour stamps" bearing Harrison blocks of four each in different colour variations, fine and an unusual group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
King Edward VII Issues
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902 De La Rue Canada head (Die II) Essay in carmine-red on ungummed, watermarked paper. Very fine.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902-10 De La Rue9d. dull purple and ultramarine block of twenty (5x4) cancelled by "oxford st." 21.10.04 d.s. and crayon cross; paper adhesion on reverse from parcel and a few minor faults as to be expected, nevertheless a dramatic multiple. S.G. 250, £1,500+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902-10 De La Rue2/6d. mint (3, one marginal), 5/- used and 10/- mint corner marginal and used (2), mixed condition though a valuable assembly. S.G. c.£4,200+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902-10 De La Rue2/6d. and 10/- with 1911-13 5/-, all large part original gum, well centred and fresh colours. S.G. c.£1,700+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902-10 De La Rue5/- bright carmine, unmounted mint, very fine and fresh. S.G. 263, £850Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902-10 De La Rue5/- bright carmine corner block of four, unmounted mint with faults, 5/- deep bright carmine block of six (3x2) with interpanneau margin at top cancelled by Guernsey 04.09.12 d.s. fine; an appealing duo. S.G. 263, 264, £4,400+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902-10 De La Rue5/- deep bright carmine and 10/- ultramarine blocks of four, neatly cancelled, the latter with a number of hinges though both fine and attractive. S.G. 264, 265, £3,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902-10 De La Rue£1 dull blue-green used (1) and 1911-13 deep green used (3), generally fine. S.G. 266, 320, £3,075Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII issues1902-10 De La Rue1905 (Aug. 23) envelope registered addressed to South Caroline, U.S.A. bearing ½d., 1/- (2), 5/- (2), 10/- and £1, cancelled by "george street c.d.s, the reverse showing wax seals and with flap missing, some expected minor faults not detracting the fine appearance. A great exhibition item of the highest calibre, this is the first complete envelope bearing the three highest values that we have offered in the last twenty years! S.G. 263 (£1,850 for a single), 265 and 266 both unpriced on cover! PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in add...
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1902-10 De La RueA used collection on pages including 1902-10 set to £1 with additional shades, 2/6d. (3), 5/- (2) with usages on cover (2), 1911-13 part set less high values with usage on postal stationery envelope. Condition a little mixed though generally fine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing Edward VII1911 Harrison, Perf. 15 x 141d. carmine block of twelve from the left of the sheet, unmounted mint with various wrinkles as to be expected, otherwise fine and an appealing multiple. Hendon Certificate (2022). Fine and a scarce multiple. Spec. N7(7), £2,400Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House2/6d. (3), 5/- (2) and 10/- (2) shades, used, shades, chiefly good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House2/d. dark purple block of four from the foot of the sheet, the upper pair lightly mounted, the lower pair unmounted mint, well centred and appealing. S.G. 317, £2,000+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House2/6d. dark purple, a separated horizontal pair from the foot of the sheet, one with date cuts in the margin, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 317, £650+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House5/- carmine, from the lower right corner of the pane with Plate dot in the margin, another from the lower right corner of the pane with dot in the margin and date cut; original gum; fine and scarce. S.G. 318, £850Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House10/- blue, from the lower right corner of the sheet with Plate dot and date cut in the margin, unmounted mint, hinged and with thin in the margin; fine. S.G. 319, £2,100+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House10/- blue, from the upper right corner of the pane with Plate dot in the margin at top, unmounted mint (hinged in the margin), a little wrinkled, mostly in the margin; fine. S.G. 319, £2,100+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House£1 deep green, marginal from the left of the sheet, unmounted mint, slight wrinkle in margin just touching stamp otherwise very fine and attractive. S.G. 320, £3,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House£1 deep green, unmounted mint; fine and fresh. S.G. 320, £3,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House£1 deep green, from the foot of the sheet; lightly mounted mint, fine. S.G. 320, £2,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House£1 deep green, very faintly mounted though of wonderful fresh colour. S.G. 320, £2,000. Photo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing Edward VII Issues1911-13 Somerset House£1 deep green, vertical pair with interpanneau margin at top, cancelled by indistinct 14.11.12 d.s., some very minor soiling and tiny paper adhesion on reverse otherwise an attractive multiple. S.G. 320, £1,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
King George V Issues - Lots 2538-2608 Are from the Michael Sefi LVO, RDP, FRSPL, FRPSC Gold Medal Winning Exhibit of Downey Heads
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsMackennalStamp sized bromide essay for the 1d. frame showing column and wreath design and with profile of the Monarch's head pencilled in, endorsed "Mackennal's Design A"; small fault at top right though very rare and appealing.provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsMackennalStamp sized bromide essay for the 1d. frame only showing lion couchant, mounted on card (63x91mm.) inscribed "design C in pencil. Very rare and appealing.provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsMackennalStamp sized bromide essay for the 1d. frame showing classical figures with profile of Monarch's head pencilled in, mounted on card (63x92mm.), endorsed "Design D"provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsRoyal Mint1910 (15 Sept.) line engraved 1d. die proof showing the frame only in black, stamp sized on wove paper (c.45x58mm.) marked "1335" and "cheque steel", extraordinary and believed unique.note: Thomas Macdonald colour proofs of this design exist in Royal and National postal museum collectionsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsPerkins BaconType A: 1d. imperforate essays in carmine-pink on wove paper, marginal block of four, another block of four showing unusual marginal rule at top and single, all mounted to page and generally fine with a few minor tone spots here and there.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsPerkins BaconType B: 1d. enlarged design in blue on thick glazed paper (125x86mm.), printed using the Printex method. Fine and rare. Specialised from £2,800Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsPerkins BaconType B: 1d. stamp sized photographic essay in sepia, mounted on card (41x44mm.). Fine and rare. Specialised from £2,800provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsHentschel 1d. second proof in black on thick, ungummed and unwatermarked paper with large margins. Fine and scarce. Specialised £3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsJ.A.C. Harrison Head ProofsOriginal photograph mounted on card (100x121mm.) signed "W.& D. Downey". Fine and very rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsJ.A.C. Harrison Head ProofsStage 1a-1c: a group of five proofs in red on fine wove paper with two solid rings of shading around the circumference of the design and uncleared background, as before but in dull-red, in black with circumference fully cleared, no highlights on nose and final state in deep blue on fine wove paper with cut down proof of same stage with background cleared. Spec. from £13,000. A fine and rare group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsJ.A.C. Harrison Head ProofsStage 1d:In black on fine wove paper (108x123mm.) with cleared circumference and uncleared background showing major reworking on chin. Unpriced in the Specialised catalogue. Believed to be one of only two examples in private hands.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsJ.A.C. Harrison Head ProofsStage 2: Final stage in red on fine wove paper with major part of background cleared with additional cut down proof '2b' with uncleared background masked out. Spec. from £5,000. A fine and rare duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and Proofs1911 (30 Nov.) manuscript note on thick paper headed "Essays for Colour 1d. Unified George V." ordering "1 Sheet (240 set) from each of the following", listing out a number of shades and printers making a "Total 15 sheets", signed by Seymour Bennett, 30/11/11 with "stamping depart. / 30 nov 1911" handstamp at lower right. Some folds and bends to paper though rare and most unusual.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsHentschel Trials for Colour Only1d. w/40 and w/70, both inscribed "red", the former in a deeper shade, the latter in a brighter shade. Fine and an appealing multiple.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsHentschel Trials for Colour Only1d. in crimson (mb/52), red, the accepted colour (s.d./2, printed on thick paper and affixed to card, and unapproved red (2) (mb/76 and m.b./101), the latter additionally inscribed "NO22130") and vermilion (sp/26). A fine and rare group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsThree examples of imperforate watermarked paper, including R. D. Turner Imperial Crown showing fifteen (5x3) Crowns, Wm. Johnson Royal (simple) cypher showing twenty-four cyphers (2x12) and Basted Mills experimental multiple Royal cypher showing c. twenty-three cyphers; all showing part or complete marginal "postage". Some bends and creases though an unusual trio.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesEssays and ProofsPerforation trial sheet headed "Experimental Perforations / of watermarked paper for Postage Stamps." Detailing "'Gauge' of Perforation 15", "Diameter ... ... .038", "Direction Across the sheet." showing seven rows of horizontal perforations, watermark Imperial Crown inverted. Some folds though fine and rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.ProofsStage 1: die proof with value, inscription tablets and surround uncleared showing part of an additional inverted head (defaced) at left and reversed "4sa" at top, in carmine on glazed proof paper (103x169mm.), fine and rare. Specialised £3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.ProofsStage 4: die proof in pale rose-red with value and inscription tablets uncleared on stamp sized card, affixed to card (115x89mm.) some foxing though a very rare proof. Specialised £3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.ProofsStage 5: die proof of the accepted state in scarlet on gummed, watermark Crown paper and uncleared margin at top, not affixed to card as listed in the specialised catalogue. Fine and very rare. Specialised £3,750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.ProofsImperforate plate proof block of four in carmine on gummed, watermark crown paper; the upper pair mounted leaving the lower pair unmounted. Fine and a rare multiple. Specialised £11,200Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.Proofs1d. pale carmine-red on perf. 14 watermark Crown paper, "of Proof Status" with normal upper frame line, large part original gum, very fine and an exceptionally rare proof. R.P.S. Certificate (2023). Specialised N7 var, see note on p.99Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.1d. paper trial on thick chalk-surfaced paper, a block of six (3x2) from the lower right of the sheet with control "a. 11" indication that Somerset House undertook the printing; paper adhered to lower margin on reverse with pencil note reading "on Coated Paper", some perf. splitting and soiling in margins, all except upper right stamp unmounted mint, very rare and an item of great significance. R.P.S. Certificate (2021). See footnote after N7, unpriced.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buy...
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.Block of four overprinted "specimen" (type 22), the upper left stamp mounted leaving the remaining three unmounted, trace of a bend at top otherwise fine and a rare multiple. Specialised N7s, £2,200Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.Pale carmine block of four, the lower left stamp showing variety no cross on crown, large part original gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). Specialised N7(5)f, £850+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1A1d.Block of six and horizontal strip of three, both with control "a 11", both showing pale area by lion's paws variety. Large part original gum, fine and scarce in multiples. Specialised N7k, £500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1AA mint balance collection well written up and mounted on pages including ½d. (9), three examples each of green, yellow-green and bluish green shade groups, 1d. rose red to carmine-red (3), carmine (3), deep, misty (two with certificate) and rose pink, 1d. blocks of four (5) showing shade variation, control multiples including A 11 rose-pink strip of three with R.P.S. Certificate (1985) and part pane of sixty (folded), the upper left stamp showing fleur-de-lis. A fine collection. Specialised £1,500++Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more informati...
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1B1d.ProofsIn black on thick, unwatermarked and ungummed paper with sheet margin at top, small tone spot and bend at lower left otherwise fine and rare. Specialised from £4,750provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1B1d.ProofsDie proof in rose-red on thick paper, cut close with uncleared surrounds, tiny thin at top otherwise fine and rare. Specialised £4,250Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1B1d.ProofsDie proof in carmine from the working die on thick paper (68x67mm.), one or two very minor thins nevertheless a very rare proof. Specialised £4,500provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1B1d.ProofsImperforate plate proof horizontal pair in carmine on gummed R.D. Turner (plate glazed) paper; small pencil mark on reverse and left-hand stamp with two creases, nevertheless a very important multiple. R.P.S. Certificate (2022). Specialised £9,500provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1B1d.ProofsPlate proof block of four from the lower right corner in carmine on unwatermarked, ungummed chalk surface paper, the upper left stamp with crease otherwise fine and mounted in the margins only. Specialised £1,120+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1B1d.ProofsImperforate plate proof in carmine on watermark Crown, ungummed paper, fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (2022) mentioning that it is not listed in the specialised catalogue; B.P.A. Certificate (1993).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1B1d.Rose-pink (shades), watermark Crown, perf. type 2(c) entire row of twelve from the foot of the sheet showing marginal rules and control A 11, presently mounted to page leaving ten stamps unmounted. Very fine and a marvellous piece. Specialised N8, £1,500+provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1BA specialised mint group hinged to pages including ½d. within green shade (4), yellow-green (2) and bluish green (R.P.S. Certificate), 1d. carmine-red group (4) including deep bright carmine (R.P.S. Certificate), carmine (2) and rose pink (2) with 1d. horizontal strip of three, one showing reversed "4" in flange, the other showing white spot on forehead and block of six showing frame break over "EP". Fine and a rare assembly. Cat. c.£1,400Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 1BA specialised mint group on pages including 1d. blocks of six (4), each separately showing scratch to right of left-hand figure "1", pale face of lion, broken ribbon under last "e" of "revenue" and white scratch to left of lion's face; two horizontal strips of three, both separately showing "white spot left of "o", and white dot above "t" of "postage" and white scratch to left of lion's face". Fine and a rare assembly. Cat. c.£1,000+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Die ProofsStage 1a: In pale orange on proof paper with uncleared background, adhesions on reverse though very fine and rare. Specialised £5,750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Die ProofsStage 1b: The accepted Die 2 in carmine on proof paper with uncleared backgrounds, very fine and rare. Specialised £5,750provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Die ProofsWorking die proof affixed to card with void portion used for colour matching, inscribed "Imperial Scarlet" and noted "S.E. 3181". Fine and believed unique.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Colour TrialsFrom Stage 1b in yellow, imperforate on gummed, unwatermarked paper, large part original gum with small closed tear at upper left corner otherwise attractive and very rare. Specialised £4,750provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Colour TrialsFrom Stage 1b in blue, imperforate on gummed watermark sideways paper, large part original gum, various creases otherwise fine and rare. Specialised £2,750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Colour TrialsFour shades, from carmine to pink, each imperforate on gummed, watermark upright paper; large part original gum, two with bends otherwise a fine and appealing ensemble. B.P.A. Certificate (1985) for pink. Specialised £6,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Colour TrialsPerf. 14.8 x 14 horizontal pair in carmine - rose-carmine, from the top of the sheet, full original gum, a little patchy otherwise fine and attractive. Specialised £3,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Colour TrialsPerf. 14.8 x 14 singles (2) and pair in shades of carmine, part to large part original gum, fine and rare. Specialised £6,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Colour TrialsPerf. 14.8 x 14 in Royal scarlet, vermilion (2, both marginal, one mounted in the margin only) and brownish carmine, large part original gum, fine and rare. Offered together with pieces from the lower margin inscribed with notes on shades for blood red, carmine and royal scarlet. R.P.S. Certificates for all except one vermilion. Specialised £6,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Paper TrialsOn Austrian enamelled paper, blocks of four in carmine and in scarlet, one with interpanneau margin at foot, the other with sheet margin at top; some minor bends as to be expected otherwise fine and an attractive duo. Specialised £2,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Paper TrialsJohn Dickinson: Type A block of six (2x3); John Allen Type B block of six (3x2), Type C block of nine (3x3), Type D block of four with inscription; all marginal, generally fine and a marvellous ensemble. Specialised £3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Paper TrialsJohn Allen: Type E, 'special finish' paper block of twenty-four representing the two lower rows with control B. 11 and inscription "John Allen. Ivybridge. A. Special Finish"; one or two bends as to be expected, mounted to album page for display, superb. Specialised £3,360Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Paper TrialsJohn Allen: Type F(I), machine finish underside, block of sixteen (2x8) with interpanneau margin at top and sheet margin at left with inscription "John Allen. Ivybridge (C). M.F. underside Special Finish top side."; one or two folds, mounted to album page for display, fine and rare. Specialised £2,240Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Paper TrialsJohn Allen: Type F(II), with watermark logo and Indiana Vellum, irregular block of sixteen with sheet margin at left showing inscription "John Allen. Ivybridge (F) M.F. underside. Special Finish top side"; one or two folds, mounted to album page for display, fine and rare. Specialised £2,240Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Paper TrialsJohn Allen: Type G on thinner paper in a block of twelve (6x2) and horizontal strip of six, both from the lower left corner of the sheet and with inscriptions and Type H block of six (3x2) with control B.12. Some with minor faults though rare. Specialised £3,360Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Watermark CrownOverprinted "specimen", Type 22 with two additional vertical pen rules; large part original gum with minor bend though thought to be unique on this die and thus a most important piece. Specialised N11var.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Watermark CrownBlock of six (3x2) each overprinted "cancelled" (type 24) from the lower right corner of the sheet with control B 12, various bends confined mostly to the margins, otherwise a scarce multiple; offered with single overprinted "cancelled" (type 25) large part original gum. R.P.S. Certificate (1994 for type 24 and 1991 for type 25). Specialised N11s, £2,700+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Watermark CrownVery deep bright scarlet, block of twelve from the upper left of the sheet, very fine unmounted mint and a marvellous multiple. R.P.S. Certificate (1984). Specialised N11(4), £3,300Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Watermark CrownAniline scarlet block of six from the lower right of the sheet with control B 12; mounted in the margins only leaving the adhesives unmounted mint, fresh and fine, a tremendous multiple. R.P.S. Certificate (1962). Specialised N11(5), £1,650+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Watermark CrownScarlet-vermilion, from the lower right of the sheet, superb unmounted mint with minor gum bend mentioned only for the sake of accuracy. Wonderful fresh colour. Specialised N11(6), £1,700Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Watermark CrownHorizontal strip of three, each stamp showing clear variety printed double, one albino; left hand stamp with minor bend, the face of the middle stamp mounted, otherwise the gum side unmounted and a rare trio. Specialised N11f, £1,050Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Watermark Multiple CypherImperforate block of eight (4x2) from the lower right of the sheet showing control B 12, four stamps mounted, the remainder unmounted and very fine. Specialised N13e, £1,500+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 21d.Watermark Multiple CypherRejoined block of twenty-four (12x2) comprising two complete rows, R2/4-9 with no cross in crown, R2/7 and 9 with no cross in crown and broken frame; all variety stamps unmounted mint and fine, a wonderful positional piece. Specialised N13f, g, £1,075Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesDie 2A mint, majority Crown watermark group, well written up and mounted on pages, including ½d. green (3), yellow-green to bright yellow-green, this with R.P.S. Certificate (3, one on cypher), 1d. scarlet (4, including very deep bright scarlet with R.P.S. Certificate, 1980) and aniline scarlet on Crown watermark, deep bright scarlet on multiple Cypher with R.P.S. Certificate (1985), very deep bright scarlet block of four with R.P.S. Certificate (1986), blocks and strips with plate flaws including coloured blot on "o" of "one" (2), spur on lion's haunch block of...
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesSomerset House PrintingsDie 1A, horizontal strip of three (Plate SG1) and block of six (Plate SG2), both showing control "a. 11" and mounted to exhibition page. A fine and rare duo. Specialised £450+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesSomerset House PrintingsDie 1B blocks of six (3) and horizontal pair, all showing control "a. 11" and hinged to exhibition page with combinations of plates and perforations. Fine and an appealing group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesSomerset House PrintingsA mint die 1B collection mounted on pages, illustrating the use of 'anti-fraud lines' comprising block of twenty-four (12x2) from the foot of the sheet showing two lines, horizontal strip of three with two lines (2), horizontal strip of three showing three lines, horizontal pair and strip of three showing no lines and block of four showing two lines, the uppermost beginning to break. A fine and most interesting assembly.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesSomerset House PrintingsDie 2: 1d., watermark multiple Cypher, Plate SG2a, perf. 2 horizontal strip of three from the lower rigt of the sheet showing control B. 12, large part original gum, fine and a great rarity. Specialised N13, £3,500+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesSomerset House PrintingsDie 2: 1d., watermark multiple Cypher, Plate SG8a, perf. 2A, horizontal strip of three from the lower right of the sheet showing control B. 12, large part original gum, fine and a great rarity. Specialised N13, £3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesSomerset House PrintingsDie 2 blocks of six with control "b. 11" (2), blocks of six (3), horizontal strips of twelve and three, all with control "B.12", various Plate and perf. combinations; all mounted to exhibition pages, a fine and rare group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesPerforation VarietiesA mint group of perforation varieties across all dies mounted on pages, mostly 1d. singles and multiples showing dramatic pre-printing paper folds resulting in gross misperforations including die 1B and 2 block of eight (2x4) and sixteen (8x2) respectively, Somerset House "b. 12" strip of three with blind perf, also die 2 ½d. (3) and 1d. (2) horizontal strips of three, all showing spur pin missing in extensions. An interesting group for the specialist.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Condition...
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesPerforation VarietiesDie 1B block of eight (2x4) from the lower right of the sheet with control "A 11" with pre-printing fold showing dramatic mis-perforation, large part original gum, fine and most unusual.provenance:ShaidaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesPerforation VarietiesDie 1B block of four from booklet, the upper pair showing Harrison blind perforations, large part original gum, the upper right hand stamp with tear, likely as a result of a failed attempt to separate the stamp. Unusual and rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesCoilsA small group well presented and mounted on pages including c.1911 Harrison trial, two different designs with single in red and vertical strip of three in brown, two vertical strips of five, both showing diagonally applied "cancelled", one in green the other in red; issued part coils from die 2 on watermark Crown top end (2, one showing roll join) and lower end (2), Royal cypher top end and multiple cypher top end. A fine and interesting group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainDowney Head IssuesBookletsDie 1B ½d. panes on watermark Crown (3) in green, bright-yellow green and bluish green (R.P.S. Certificate 1987), Royal cypher singles in all three shades and 1d. panes on watermark crown (3), two with watermark inverted, one in Aniline scarlet (B.P.A. (1984) and R.P.S. (1986) certificates), one in rose-pink with certificate and four singles on watermark Cypher. A wonderful group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1911 Coronation Aerial PostScarlet envelope addressed to India franked 1d. with London Code 3 cancellation of 11 Sept., the reverse with Simla arrival(10 Oct.) c.d.s., original message included, usual minor faults not detracting the fine appearance, a scarce destination.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1911-12 Downey Head issuesA very comprehensive, mostly mint collection housed in a blue album, including 3d. half tone essay in brown, cut down Die Proof of the head in purple, Die Proof of the head in black with reversed "4 RM 2", 1d. Die Proof of the accepted design with uncleared value tablets, paper trials, Controls including ½d. no Control in a block of 20 (N4), shades including 1912 1d. scarlet vermilion (N11(6)), inverted and sideways watermarks, varieties with no Cross on Crown, paper folds, coil joins, perfins with (Crown)/BT, etc., chiefly good to...
Great BritainKing George V Issues1911-12, watermark Crown ½d. bluish-green, Die A, interpanneau block of four, mounted on one stamp only. R.P.S. Certificate (2021). Fine and appealing. S.G. 323, £1,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1912 Watermark Multiple Cypher ½d. green and 1d. scarlet imperforate, each in lower corner control 'B12' block of eight (4x2), mint mounted/unmounted, believed to be the largest blocks in existence, generally fine and attractive showpiece. S.G. 346b, 350b, £2,500++. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1910 7d. Hentschel colour essay in mauve on white wove paper (34x36mm.) with manuscript note "mauve. no. 216" Fine and attractive.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1912-24, Watermark Royal Cypher½d. corner marginal block of four, variety double watermark. A major watermark variety of which only six pieces have been discovered. Ex the Oswald Marsh stock. Hendon Certificate (2022).Specialised N14(6)ea, unpriced.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1912-24, Watermark Royal Cypher1d. deep scarlet, varnish ink from the right of the sheet, unmounted mint, fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1976). Specialised N16(4)g, £3,000 as mountedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1912-24, Watermark Royal Cypher2½d. indigo blue, large part original gum, fine and rare. Hendon Certificate (2023). S.G. 373, £3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1912-24, Watermark Royal Cypher9d. olive-green corner marginal block of six (3x2) from the lower left of the sheet with Control "T22", unmounted mint, very fresh and fine. S.G. 393a, £1,350+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1912-24, Watermark Royal Cypher1/- bistre, marginal from the lower left of the sheet, variety varnish ink, large part original gum with minor bend otherwise very attractive and rare. Specialised N32(1)d, £2,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow2/6d. imperforate colour trial in black on ungummed "jas wrigley ld-219" paper; one or two minor bends otherwise very attractive and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow2/6d. to £1 trial printing set of four in blocks of four overprinted "cancelled" (type 24), all except 10/- marginal from the right of the sheet; the £1 unmounted mint and the lower denominations large part original gum. Very fresh and exceptionally scarce, there being only a few recorded examples in block of fournote: This trial run was printed in colours similar to those of the issued stamps though the quality of the printing was deemed to be insufficient and was thus halted. The trial was sent for pulping with only a few examples remaining...
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow2/6d., 5/- and 10/-, original gum or large part original gum; the 10/- a little wrinkled fine. S.G. 400-403, £1,925Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow2/6d. and 5/-, 1915 De La Rue 2/6d. (2 shades), 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson 5/- and 10/-, large part original gum, the 10/- with short perf. at foot; good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow2/6d., 5/- from the foot of the sheet and 10/-. all large part original gum with good to very good centring and fresh colours. S.G. 400-402, £1,775Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing Goerge V Issues1913 Waterlow5/- Master Die Proof (State B), in green on thin paper, lightly hinged to piece of card. Exceptionally attractive and rare.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow5/- rose-carmine, large part original gum. S.G. 401, £625Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow5/- rose-carmine and £1 dull blue-green, both used, the former a little heavily cancelled, the latter with minor foxing though both very well centred and generally fine. S.G. 401, 404, £1,925Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow10/- indigo-blue, large part original gum, fine and scarce. S.G. 402, £1,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow£1 green, unused, partially re-gummed and with one or two shortish perfs. though rare. S.G. 403, £2,800Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow£1 green in deeper shade, indistinctly cancelled, scarce. S.G. 403, £1,400Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1913 Waterlow£1 green and dull blue-green shades, used, a few short perfs., fair to good. S.G. 403-404, £3,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1915 De La Rue2/6d. (6), 5/- (4), 10/- (2), 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson 2/6d. (10), 5/- (6) and 10/- (2), shades, used, chiefly fair to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1915 De La Rue2/6d. yellow-brown horizontal strip of four from the top of the sheet, large part original gum with one or two minor bends as to be expected, otherwise fine, very well centred and an attractive multiple. S.G. 406, £1,300+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1915 De La Rue2/6d. very deep (Vandyke) brown, large part original gum, a fine example. Hendon Certificate (2021). Specialised N63(1), £2,750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1915 De La Rue2/6d. reddish brown (chestnut), very well centred, large part original gum, fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (2021).Specialised N64(12), £2,400Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1915 De La Rue2/6d. very pale brown (worn plate) from the upper left of the sheet, unmounted mint. Hendon Certificate (2021).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1915 De La Rue5/- pale carmine (worn plate), unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 410, £1,400. Photo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1915 De La Rue5/- carmine and 10/- blue, both in used blocks of four the 10/- with some light paper adhesions and reduced crayon mark otherwise both well centred, crisply cancelled and appealing in blocks. S.G. £5,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1918-19 Bradbury WilkinsonA mint and used collection on pages including 2/6d. mint (3) and used (2 singles, block of four and vertical strip of four, 5/- mint (2) and used single and blocks of four (2), 10/- mint (2) and used single and blocks of four (2); a variety of shades, generally fine and well centred. S.G. £5,600+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson2/6d. chocolate-brown, 5/- rose-carmine and 10/- dull grey-blue all overprinted "cancelled" (type 28), one or two minor imperfections otherwise clean and a very rare set with only a few know in private hands. Each with R.P.S. Certificates (2004). Specialised N65(3)zc, N68(1)x, N71(2)xSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson2/6d., 5/- and 10/-, all large part original gum, fine and scarce. S.G. £1,200Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson2/6d. darker brown, vertical pair from the upper left corner of the sheet and pale brown single from the upper right corner of the sheet, both unmounted mint, very well centred and fine. S.G. £990Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson5/- rose, red, unmounted mint, from the upper left corner of the sheet and with guide line in the margin, centred to the lower right and hinged in the margin; fine. S.G. 416, £475Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson10/- dull grey-blue, unmounted mint from the upper right corner of the sheet, centred to upper left and hinged in the margin; fine. S.G. 417. £850+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainKing George V IssuesA Seahorse group (3) comprising 1913 Waterlow 2/6d. rough plate proof on buff paper, 2/6d. imperforate plate proof on gummed watermarked paper and 1937 large envelope to Argentina bearing re-engraved 10/- in combination with 1/- pair; good to fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1924 (19 June), 1924-26 Amundsen-Ellsworth attempted flight over the North Pole, small card franked 3d. and 1924 Wembley 1½d. with Sutton Coldfield cancellations, the reverse franked Norway Posthorn 5oe. (damaged on application) and 25oe. with Kings Bay cancellation; some minor wrinkles but the Transpolar card very rare used from Great BritainSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1929 Postal Union Congress2½d. blue, watermark inverted, wavy line cancellation; fine. S.G. 437wi, £600Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1929 Postal Union Congress£1 black, top marginal example, mounted in the margin only; the stamp unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 438, £1,100Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing George V Issues1929 Postal Union Congress£1 black, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 438, £1,100Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1934 Re-Engraved10/- indigo horizontal pair with sheet margin at right, large part original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 452, £700Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1934 Re-Engraved10/- indigo block of twenty-eight (4x7) cancelled by registered 28.01.37 d.s., small thin spot at top otherwise fine and a remarkable multiple. S.G. 452, £2,240Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V Issues1911-34, a predominantly used collection on pages, including watermark varieties, covers, 1912 1d. no cross on crown, 1912-24 set with many shade varieties and covers, 1913-19 Seahorses including £1, 10/- (4), 5/- (4), 2/6d. (9), 1924-26 set with 1929 (27 March) postal stationery envelope uprated with entire set less 10d. and 2½d., 1934-36 set mint with covers (2) and 1934 re-engraved set. Mixed condition though a good group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George V IssuesCollection of Controls (660) housed in a brown album, including 1912-24 watermark simple Cypher ½d. (57 with "W24" imperf. and perf., 1d. (63) with "W24" imperf. and perf., 1½d. (45) with "W24" imperf. and perf., 2d. (49) with "W24" imperf. and perf., 2½d. (41) with "K17" imperf. (dubious), "S22" perf. and imperf., 3d. (41) with "H16" and "S21" perf. and imperf., 4d. (36) with "Q21" and "S21" perf. and imperf., 5d. (35), 6d. (29), 7d. (13) with "L18" perf. and imperf., 8d. (9), 9d. agate (30), 9d. olive-green (3), 10d. (22), 1/- (34) with "K17" perf. and imper...
King George VI Issues
Great BritainKing George VI Issues1939-482/6d. (both), 5/- and 10/- dark blue, all overprinted "specimen" (Type 23), unmounted mint and a fraction off-white gum, fine. KGVI Expertising certificate (2011). S.G. 476as, 476bs, 477s, 478s, £1,400. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainKing George VI Issues1939-48 2/6d. (both) to £1, set of six, 2/6d. brown, two pairs, the others in blocks of four, unmounted mint; a few wrinkles, fine. S.G. 476-478c, £1,700+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainKing George VI Issues1939-482/6d. to £1 set of six in blocks of four, all corner or marginal (10/- dark blue), the lower left stamp of the 10/- dark blue showing variety blot on scroll, all unmounted but one 2/6d. yellow-green stamp, a couple of toned spots on the £1 otherwise generally fine. S.G. 476-478c, 478ab, £1,700++Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainKing George VI Issues1941-422½d. light ultramarine, marginal horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, variety imperforate, unmounted mint with characteristic creamy gum, a diagonal bend in the margin mentioned for accuracy otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 489c, £4,800. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Line Engraved Collections
(x) Great BritainLine EngravedCancellationsSpoons: 1853-62, Collection of 84 covers and 33 pieces, including earliest known example on entire to York, others with Birkenhead, Birmingham (various types), Bridgenorth, Bristol, Burton-upon-Trent, Chester, Dudley, Gloucester, Hull, Leamington, Leeds, Liverpool (various types), Manchester, Northampton, Oswestry, Plymouth, Reading, Rugby, Shrewsbury, Stoke on Trent, Walsall Warrington, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Wrexham, York,, etc., imperf. (7) or perf. 1d frankings (majority). but also 1d. postal stationery envelopes (7), 1d. + 1d. , 2d. (2), 1d....
(x) Great BritainLine Engraved1840-53, a small used selection (20) on pages, including 1840 1d. (2, one with black, the other with red Maltese Cross), 1840 2d. (3, all cancelled by good to fine red Maltese Crosses, one with Brandon Certificate (2006), 1841 2d. (4) including on lavender tinted paper, 1841-53 1d. red (7), cancelled by Maltese Cross (4) and barred numeral (3), mixed condition.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Officials
Great BritainOfficialsInland Revenue, 1882-91Predominantly mint group including 1880-81 ½d., 1d. and 6d., the latter used; 1884-88 ½d. and 2½d. and 1/- and 1887-1900 ¼d. and 6d.; mostly unmounted mint and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1988) for 1/-. S.G. O1, O2, O4, O5, O6, O13, O14, O15, O17 and O23, £2,835Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainOfficialsInland Revenue, 1882-1901Watermark Crowns £1 brown-lilac, CB, overprinted "specimen" type 11, large part original gum, a touch toned otherwise fine and not detracting from the importance of this rare Official. S.G. O11s, £5,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainOfficialsInland Revenue, 1882-1901On 1887-92 £1 green, GA, cancelled by oval accountancy d.s., faint reduced mark otherwise fine and rare. S.G. O16, £2,500. Photo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainOfficialsInland Revenue, 1882-1901— £1 green, LB cancelled by Sunderland 17.12.01 d.s., small central repair otherwise of fine appearance and a scarce stamp. S.G. O16, £2,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainOfficialsInland Revenue, 1882-1901On 1887 and 1900 1/- green and carmine, cancelled by registered oval 02.08.02, small paper adhesion on the reverse, nevertheless fine and scarce. Wenvoe Certificate (2023) S.G. O19, £1,800Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainOfficialsInland Revenue, 1902-04½d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet unmounted mint; 2½d. ultramarine, 1/- dull green and carmine both used with minor faults. S.G. O20, O21, O22, O24, £1,750+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainOfficialsInland Revenue, 1902-0410/- ultramarine, large part original gum, very well centred, of fresh, bright colour and a supreme rarity in wonderful condition, sure to be missing from most collections. S.G. O26, £85,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainOfficialsOffice of Works, 1896-1902½d. vermilion (R.P.S. Certificate), ½d. blue-green and 1d.; 1902-03 ½d., 1d. (Brandon Certificate) and 2d., the latter used, the remaining unmounted mint and fine. S.G. O31-O33, O36-38, £2,925Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainOfficialsOffice of Works, 1896-19025d. dull purple and blue, neatly cancelled, very fine. Wenvoe Certificate (2023) S.G. O34, £1,400Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainOfficialsOffice of Works, 1896-19025d. used, Army Official 1896-01 ½d. to 6d., 1902-03 ½d. to 6d., Government Parcels 1883-86 6d. and 9d. both used, Board of Education 1902 5d. used, 1902-04 ½d., 1d. and 2½d., the latter used, Royal Household 1902 ½d. and 1d., Admiralty Official 1903 ½d. to 3d.; a few possible forgeries, and mixed condition otherwise a good lot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainOfficialsOffice of Works, 1896-190210d. dull purple and carmine, indistinctly cancelled, very fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (2005). S.G. O35, £2,250. Photo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainOfficialsOffice of Works, 1896-190210d. dule purple and carmine, indistinctly cancelled, fine example. Wenvoe Certificate (2023), S.G. O35 £2,250Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainOfficialsOffice of Works1903 (Apr.) long O.H.M.S. envelopes from H.M. Office of Works, Birmingham to Oxford bearing 1902-03 1d. scarlet tied by 'Birmingham' c.d.s., backstamped Oxford; fine. S.G. O37Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainOfficialsGovernment Parcels1883-1900 predominantly mint group, comprising 1883-86 1½d. 1/- Plate 13 and 14 (2, both used), 1887-90 1½d., 6d., 9d. and 1/-, 1891-1900 1d., 2d., 4½d. Mostly unmounted, fine and a rare group. B.P.A. Certificate (2014) for 2d. S.G. O61, O64c-O72, £4,270Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainOfficialsGovernment Parcels, 1883-866d. dull green, BL, large part original gum with small adhesion on reverse otherwise fine and a rare stamp. S.G. O62, £3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainOfficialsGovernment Parcels, 1883-866d. and 9d. dull green, both used, a little heavily cancelled, the 6d. with small paper adhesion on the reverse, 9d. with light toning, nevertheless a scarce duo. Wenvoe Certificates (2023), S.G. O62/O63, £2,600Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainOfficialsGovernment Parcels, 1883-861/- orange-brown, Plate 13, horizontal pair from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint and very fine. S.G. O64, £3,500+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainOfficialsGovernment Parcels1902 1d., 2d., 6d. and 9d., unmounted mint and very fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1988) for 9d. S.G. O74-O77, £1,225Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainOfficialsAdmiralty Official1904 O.H.M.S. envelope to Southampton bearing 1903 1d. red tied by 'portsmouth' c.d.s. S.G. O102Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainOfficialsChiefly used selection (90+) on stockpages, including Inland Revenue, Army, Government Parcels 1887-90 6d. (2), 9d., 1/- (5), 1891-1900 2d. (2), 4½d., 1/-, 1902 2d., 6d. (3), 9d., etc., very mixed conditionSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Postal History Including the Herbert Joyce Family Archive
(x) Great BritainPostal History1662-1868, valuable collection, over 220 items, housed in four Lighthouse albums contained in a carton, including 1662 entire letter from Crimond to Edinburgh, endorsed For His much Honourd and Afsoored friend, carried privately, 1677 to London, endorsed At his Lodging in May-Pole in the Strande, 1699 from London to Lichfield with Bishop marking and manuscript "3", 1702 from Marseilles to London with Bishop mark, 1770 from London to Newcastle upon Tyne with red free in circle, a range of Government Penny Post triangular markings (various types), straight line To...
Great BritainPostal History1700s-1900s, a collection contained in three albums, including early entires with town markings, Penny Post markings, entires franked with 1841-53 1d. red with multiples, Spoons, numbers in Cross and numeral cancellations, 1841 2d. blue entires, commemorative and Airmail cancellations. Mixed condition though and interesting collection with plenty of scope.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1786 (22 June), entire letter to Hinkley, with good "Stockport/176" Mileage marking (Willcocks & Jay 732); neatly closed punch hole; fine, clean and a very scarce markingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryJohn Palmer Mailcoach Contract1787 printed draft contract (c.290x500mm) headed with Gothic script and titled "The Agreement, or Contract, made and entered into this Day of ... the 27th Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith...". The contract decrees that "The said () and the several other persons shall and will enter into, sign, seal, and deliver a Contract with the said John Palmer, for the conveying his Majesty's Mails from the () and back as soon as a proper C...
Great BritainPostal History1794 (20 March) entire letter to Dumfries with a fine strike of the red London experimental square "postage/17/mr/20/paid" marking (only used in March 1794), a variety of red rate markings, seal removed from the reverse with some resulting area faults. Extremely rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1794 (14 Oct.) entire letter to Dumfries with a superb strike of the rare London red experimental circular "oc/94/14/paid" handstamp (only used between August and December 1794); the marking crossed by light filing crease at top and the entire with small closed tear at top. AttractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1795 (3 June), entire letter from Frankfurt to London, via Bremen, on reverse a very fine strike of the Foreign Office circular "pp/1795" with light Bishop mark and red "2 o'Clock/JU 13/95 AFN" datestamp; fine and scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1809 (13 Dec.), entire to Westminster, endorsed post paid, with Marlborough/78 Mileage, and purple Crowned Crescent "more to/pay", clean filing folds through the markings, fine and rare. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1810 (30 Nov.) entire letter from Bury St. Edmunds To The Treasurer of the Eastern Division of the County of Efsex with bury st edmunds/76 mileage marking and fair red returned from/colchester; clean filing fold, fine and an appealing coverSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1814 (30 May), entire two page letter from Sarah Siddons (1755-1831, the famous Welsh actress and the most noted tragedienne of the 18th. Century) to Lady Harrington, Hotel, Hanover Sq. with large part of Two Penny/Unpaid marking and on reverse red 8 O'Clock time stamp for 1 June. In the letter Siddons regrets Lady Harrington's indisposition, which prevented her attending a musical, and she is now engaged in the business of her "poor little Indian Babes", and the manner of getting their servants sent away; Jane Stanhope, Countess of Harrington was a society hostess,...
Great BritainPostal History1818 (17 July), Mason's document and seal, concerning the promotion of an entered Mason to a master Mason in the Caledonian Lodge, Edinburgh, under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, with complete red seal in a round tin box attached by green silk. Early and rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1834-1923, a group of seventeen covers or cards, including 1834 with framed Sudbury/Penny Post, 1840-47 nine stampless entires with "1" markings, 1843 1d. pink envelopes with "Bittern/Penny Post" and "Four Posts/Penny Post" handstamps, etc., good to fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1840 (14 March), entire letter to Halifax with blue York c.d.s. with red "Pd.1" alongside, red Huddersfield d.s. (15.3) with manuscript Missent, clean, colourful and uncreased. An interesting letter with theatrical contentsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1840 to 1847, seven entires with U.P.P. handstamps, including Bradford framed script "Paid/1d." (1840 and 1842, the latter with narrow "too late"), Leeds with red oval "paid/at/leeds" (1841), "hunslet/leeds" (1841), York with red "paid/1" (1844) and "york/1d./paid" (1847), fine. An attractive group. Also 1847 entire from Wakefield to Keightley with previously unrecorded undated double ring "emshall" on reverseSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1840 (6 May) entire letter from Edinburgh to Aberdeen marked "Paid 4" with manuscript "4" in crayon and showing clear "paid at edinb./a/may 6/1840" d.s.; also 1840 (26 Aug.) entire letter from Worthing to London showing toombstone "paid" d.s. and handstruck "1". Filing folds otherwise a fine duo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1842 (23 March), entire letter to Beverley with Hull "traveller" d.s. in blue and Patrington undated circle on reverse (only recorded by Willcocks in blue in 1854) 1842 (13 Dec.), 1d. postal stationery envelope to Cambridge with Maltese Cross cancellation, on reverse transit and arrival datestamps and Brighton "W" (West) in circle (only previously recorded in 1848), 1844 (30 Dec.), to Horsham, franked 1d. with "428" barred oval cancellation of Hurst Green with orange Flimwell undated circle on the reverse; good to fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more...
Great BritainPostal History1843 (3 April), entire letter to Halifax, endorsed Paid, with red Huddersfield "1", black "2" and further endorsed To Pay, arrival datestamp (5.4) on reverse; filing fold, fine and a rare combination of markingsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1845 (27 Jan.) entire letter to Manchester with red Nantwich c.d.s. and matching "1d" U.P.P. handstamp, 1857 (17 March), entire letter Slimfold with Petworth c.d.s. and orange "1" U.P.P. handstamp alongside; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1846, (19 Oct.), Keighley local envelope, franked 1d. Plate 67, LI, with three page enclosure, an attractively penned letter concerning the famous Wool Combers strikes (between 1841 and 1861), from one of the strikers "who is to (sic) poor to sign her name" to one of the Mill owners, Mr. Robert Clough. Fine. This letter affords a remarkable insight into a key strike in Keighley by needy Yorkshire folk in the 1840'sSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1848 (8 Feb.) entire letter franked 1d. with "381" barred oval cancellation of Horsham, the contents being an engraved "Horsham Branch Railway" proposal for a dinner, 1883 (18 Oct.), long O.H.M.S. envelope to Stroud with red Official Paid/London d.s., superb blue double oval (Crown)/Science and Art/Department/VR cachet and with brown seal of the South Kensington Museum on the reverse; fine and scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainPostal History1853-56 cover front in the handwriting of Florence Nightingale, addressed to Dr. Holton in Colchester. Both had returned to England from Crimea, Ms Nightingale was the first civilian on the battlefield whose purpose was the care of the sick and the wounded, called the "Angel of Mercy" was the inspirational figure for Henri Dunant, founder of the Red Cross.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainPostal History1854 (July) four page G.P.O. postal circular entitled "regulations under which the Correspondence for her majesty's forces in the baltic; in the white sea; and in turkey and the black sea is at present forwarded"; some folds otherwise fine. RareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainPostal History1855 (25 April), unusual blue letter sheet in the form of an envelope to Kirby Lonsdale, franked perf. 1d. with "107" Bradford Yorks, sideways duplex cancellation, and with blue chamfered "missent/to/huddersfield" (a superb strike replacing a poor one) alongside, arrival datestamps on the reverse; filing fold at foot, fine and attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1856-68, eight entires or envelopes, mostly franked perf. 1d., a variety of cancellations with Spoon types of Birmingham, Liverpool, Shrewsbury, Worcester, 1858 (2, one only listed by Willcocks in the Post Office archives) envelopes and 1859 1d. pink postal stationery envelopes all with undated Slinfold, 1868 envelope with green "Our Special Night Duty at Home" embossed on flap; good to fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1858 (27 April), envelope to Sweden franked 1864-79 1d. Plates 76, 78 (pair) and 86 (strip of three) to make the 6d. rate, Irish "48" duplex cancellations of Kleap, red "3d" and "PD" in oval handstamps, Stockholm arrival, 1867 (9 Dec.) envelope to Morocco franked 1865-67 6d. Plate 6 (wing margin); two scarce destinations. Also piece franked 1858-76 2d. Plate 13 strip of four with "68" duplex cancellations of Bewdley; fine (3 items)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1865 (4 Nov.) long envelope to Gloucester with red Official/Paid d.s. and blue double ring "(Crown)/south kensington museum", also long 1873 (6 Nov.) O.H.M.S. envelope to Stroud with red Official/Paid d.s. and blue "(Crown)/sovth/kensington/mvsevm" cachet, both with brown "council on education/kensington museum" seal on reverse, the second with part of flap missing, a few small faults but an attractive and very scarce pairSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1865 (c.) Sir Rowland Hill cart de visite, fine and rare.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1870 (1 Oct.) ½d. violet postal stationery advertising card card, cancelled by a superb strike of the London duplex first day cancellation; rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainPostal History1881 illustrated front franked 1d. Venetian red depicting a boy holding onto a kite; 1892 envelope showing school scene with teacher, blackboard containing the address and naughty student on top of 1881 1d. lilac, mixed condition though an attractive duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainPostal History1890 Guildhall Penny Postage letter card prepared for the Jubilee Exhibition and cancelled on 19 May (Last Day) and 1897 illustrated 'Jubilee post card' to Germany bearing 1d. and taxed on arrival, an unusual duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainPostal History1901 (11 Nov), long mourning envelope to Walter Egerton Constitutional Club, with oval "Secretary of State/Houses of Parliament" cachet and red Official Paid datestamp, part of flap missing from the reverse, fine. Included is an original photograph of Sir Walter Egerton (Governor of Lagos Colony (1904-06, Southern Nigeria (1906-12) and British Guiana (1912-17) and his calling card when at British GuianaSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal History1912 (16 April), autograph postcard, initialled "C.H.N.", Fairford Lodge, Millbrook Road, Southampton, "5P.M.16/4 9TUESDAY, 16 April 1912, addressed to "H.R. Nias Esq., Goldington Grange Bedford" giving dramatic and poignant news of the Titanic disaster, the liner having sunk the previous day; franked George V ½d. green with Southampton Krag six line machine cancellation; the card with some small wrinkles but believed to be the earliest recorded reference sent on the day after the disaster and gives a remarkably perceptive and accurate insight. Very rareSubject to 2...
(x) Great BritainPostal History1938-40 two envelopes bearing Lundy stamps comprising 1938 bearing G.B. 1½d and on the reverse Lundy ½d. Puffin and ½d. atlantic coast air service; 1940 incoming mail from Tangier censored bearing G.B. overprinted ½d., 1d., and 1½d. and on the reverse Lundy ½d. Puffin and 1d. atlantic coasts air lines cancelled by "air service to lundy i. suspended for duration of war"; an interesting lot.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainPostal HistoryPerkins, Fairman, & Heath £1 'banknote' "Specimen of the Plan for preventing the Forgery Bank Notes submitted to the Bankers of the United Kingdom", fine and unusual.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryA Victorian arched top Country House Post Box in coromandel wood (42.5 x 26.75cm.), with Leuchars & Son. 38-39 Piccadilly timepiece.On a splayed plinth, with the shuttered posting slot, engraved LETTERS, with lock and key, the interior in luxurious satinwood or fruitwood which is impressed with a diamond stamp, identifying the date of the box.Sold together with a letter, franked 1864-79 1d. Plate 197 (perfin.) dated 1878 (Feb.) from Chapman, Son & Co., Gold Medal ""Cabinet & Leather Goods manufctory", advertising three examples of the "Registered Clock Letter Box", t...
Great BritainPostal History"Confidence - The Post Boy", oil on canvas, in a dark brown frame (68.5cm. x 90cm.) by Robert Hannah (1812-1909). This is believed to be the only known contemporary depiction in an oil painting of a Penny Red on cover, cancelled by a Maltese Cross postmark. Illustrated both as the frontispiece, and on the back cover of the book jacket of "Encyclopaedia of the Maltese Cross cancellations of Great Britain and Ireland" by Professor David Rockoff and Mike Jackson, Volume 3 (2011).A magnificent record of a whistling post boy, carrying a brass posthorn, going about his dut...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family ArchiveJohn Palmer's personal extract of the relevant section on the Post Office, from 1673 "Britannia or a Geographical description of the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland" by Richard Blome, showing the postage rates and "A Table of the Stages, and Post Towns in each County of England" and "annotated at top in his own hand; fine. This remarkable Postal History document, a new discovery, is a unique and exciting record - given the key Palmer connection - of the early British Postal system, during the reign of King Charles II, just a...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1683 (18-21 June), "The London Gazette", including two Postal references, the first refers to the number of posts per week from London to Ireland, the second mentions a stage coach with "goes from the black-bull in Holborn", as well as a stage coach "from the Mitre in Oxford to a trop wells, three days a week, during the season for drinking the water"; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1696 (21-24 December), "The London Gazette", including "This is to give notice, that Lancellot Plumer and William Barret, are appointed by the Post-Master General of England to receive all such letters and pacquetts from Masters of ships and vessels, marriners and passengers, as shall be by them hereafter brought in any ships of vessels into the post of London, to the end the same may be delivered with speed and safety according to their respective directions….. the boat employed in this service do carry colours, in which there is to...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1789 (20 August), private letter from "Honest" Daniel Braithwaite to Lord Walsingham. Daniel Braithwaite was appointed first secretary in the Post Office in 1765, and clerk to the Postmaster General in 1768. He rose to be controller of the Foreign Department in 1789, the year in which this letter was written. Lord Walsingham, the Postmaster General asked Braithwaite about the number of "Lordships" he would introduce into a single letter. In the present one there are three. Braithwaite advises Walsingham that he has forwarded his lette...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1789 (October 5), letter headed General Post Office, from Anthony Todd, Secretary of the Post Office, to Lord Walsingham, Postmaster-General, including "My Lord I am very much obliged to your Lordship for your letter of yesterday, and likewise for what you say of me to honest Braithwaite, and as I must desire to hold you to your kind promise of dining here on Wednesday. I cannot consent to the chop house dinner and have wrote Lord Westmorland accordingly"Please cross reference with description 25Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium....
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1789 (5 Oct.), a letter from John Palmer, Comptroller General of the Post Office, on the Isle of Wight, to Thomas de Grey, 2nd. Baron Walsingham, Postmaster General, a fascinating personal letter commenting on his wife's illness and his children's education. He closes, significantly, "your lord'p is very good in your handsome congratulations of my affairs being finished"Note: On 2 July 1789, after many meetings with the commissioners, Pitt signed a treasury warrant cancelling Palmer's earlier appointment under the Postmasters-General...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1790 (31 March), letter from R. Cumberland at Tunbridge-Wells, to Lord Walsingham (Postmaster-General from July 1787 to July 1794), asking for the removal of the current postmaster, Mr. Jasper Sprange, to be replaced by William Knight, and giving, in some detail, his reasons.Note: Herbert Joyce, third secretary of the Post Office writes, on page 408 of his book "The History of the Post Office" (1893) "… in the same year (1823) passes away at Tunbridge Welles, James Sprange, the courtly old Postmaster, who up to the date of his last...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1796 (6-8 December) "The London Chronicle", including "General Post Office, Wednesday 7th. Dec. 1796. The Post boy carrying the North Mail from Warrington to Chester, was stopt on Monday evening the 5th. Instant, between Seven and Eight o'Clock, within a Mile of Chester, by a Man on Foot, who took from him the Mail, containing the Manchester, Warrington, and Frodsham Bags of Letters.The Robber was dressed in a blue Jacket, and white Trowsers, and had an Oil Case Cover to his Hat. Whoever shall apprehend and convict, or cause to be app...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1807 (9 May), Personal letter in hand of Herbert Joyce, C.B, including "The Mercantile world has long complained of the conduct of the post office… the abuses, the delays, the negligence and the extortions…", including extracts and articles in The TimesSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1825 (27 September), Letter headed General Post Office from Sir Francis Freeling, secretary of the post office, to Freeling senior. Freeling writes a six page letter about a meeting he had with Mark Peacock, solicitor to the post office, concerning a bankrupt called Austin. He tells his father, "It was a long business, I have bored you with a long statement which after all may be scarcely intelligible." Later, Freeling writes, "You will be amused with the enclosed cover from India…"Sir Francis Freeling (1764-1836), began his post off...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1834 (20 March), Personal letter from Francis Philips to Charles Johnson. Francis Philips (1771-1850), a wealthy landowner, writes to Charles Johnson, the surveyor and superintendent of Mail Coaches. Philips was a skilled road builder, he built a new bridge over the Mersey, with eleven arches, and he did much to support the growth and development of Stockport. In May 1812, he went to London, to petition the House of Commons, to gain support for further action against the Luddites. On 11 May, the Prime Minister, Spencer Percival, was e...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1834 (4 September), Personal letter from G. Wedderburn to Charles Johnson, surveyor and superintendent of the Mail Coaches. The letter concerns the arrival time of "The Telegraph at Exeter", and refers to a fine for every minute late.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1834 (Oct.), Official handwritten document showing "the number of miles travelled by mail coaches", "the amount of expense for forwarding the mails", "the amount of mail guards wages", "the number of mail guards employed", "the number of roads on which the coach men act as guards", "the number of roads on which the patent coaches are used", and "the number of roads on which the patent coaches are not used", also listed are 'Mileage Warrants'; fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Condit...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive"1838 Early History of Post Office/gives specimens of early Postmarks" in the hand of Herbert Joyce, third secretary of the Post Office. This extract illustrates some examples of early Dockwra handstamps from the Hermitage and Bishopsgate Offices, as well as the time handstamps for 9 p.m. and 12 mid-day on Wednesday. It is incorrectly written that the Dockwra's are the earliest known, Henry Bishop is completely ignored. John Palmer is well spoken of "The beneficial regulations of Mr. Palmer who introduced mail coaches, vastly improve...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1884 (27 November and 5 December), two private letters on embossed Treasury stationery from Ralph Lingen, 1st. Baron LIngen, to George Lefevre, 1st. Baron Eversley both concerning Postal strikes, with interesting contents including in the first "..I wish you would consider the feasibility of employing Military Pensioners, or even men of the reserve, as letter carriers.", later "In making any such proposals as these, the military authorities would have to be previously consulted. In all such schemes, I have found them ready enough for...
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1885 (5 April), private letter on stationery with embossed Post Office and Crest, from Mr. Bentley to Herbert Joyce, third secretary of the Post Office, with reference to Anthony Todd (Secretary of the Post Office, 1762-65 and 1768-98). Also a print of Anthony ToddSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1886 (2 December), private letter on "Her Majesty's Post Master General" embossed stationery, from George Lefevre, 1st. Baron Goulding to Mr. Langton, with a cryptic comment added in the hand of Herbert Joyce "Ne sutor ultra crepidam", warning an individual not to pass judgement beyond their expertiseSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1887 to 1894, selection of six items, including 1887 photograph on card of a monument to a Manchester Postmaster, 1893 letter on Post Office embossed stationery, from Joyce answering questions raised by Mr. Peach, 1894 letter on Post Office embossed stationery from W.J. Goulding to B.W. Seton regarding a Queenborough sub office date stamp impressionSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1888, letters dated 24 September, 5 October, 17 and 18 December, from John Parnell, print and bookseller to Henry Cecil Raikes, the Postmaster General, or Herbert Joyce, third secretary to the Post Office, regarding prints or engravingsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1889 (22 March), private letter from John George Watts to the Secretary General of the Post Office, enquiring "when General Post Letters ceased to be collected by Bell & Bag in the City of London…….", with a draft of the reply, dated 27 March, from Herbert Joyce saying that letters ceased to be collected by "Bell & Bag" in 1846Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1889, letters dated 9 May, 27 May and 14 September, from L & J Parnell, bookseller and Publisher, to Henry Cecil Raikes, Postmaster General, contents include "The London Gazette", Postage from London to New York, the 1794 Post Office regulations, the Government Penny Post of 1863, etc.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1890 (9 June), Private letter from J.C. Badcock to Herbert Joyce, on embossed Post Office stationery, advising Joyce that "Approximately, the number of horse vehicles in daily use for Mail Service on London is 542"Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1891 (Oct.), envelope with embossed Royal Coat of Arms on the flap, enclosing a 3d. red postal stationery card, overprinted "specimen", the envelope endorsed "Oct. 1891 This card is now obsolete. It is, up to the present time, the only official Production which has contained a full length representation of Her Majesty...."Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family Archive1892 (4 August), letter on Post Office on embossed stationery, from J.C. Badcock to Herbert Joyce, explaining "The number of persons on duty in the evening dealing with letters for despatch by night mail to the country, excluding Postmen delivering in the E.C. district and extra men employed in the Foreign Divisions is about 2850"Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainPostal HistoryThe Herbert Joyce Family ArchiveThe Working Archive of Herbert Joyce, C.B., Third Secretary of the Post Office, in a hardbound Foolscap volume (compiled c. 1890).This remarkable volume, blind stamped "News Cuttings" on the front, consisting of over 100 pages, contains a wide array of letters, documents, manuscripts, etchings, engravings and numerous new cuttings, relating to the Post Office, from the 17th. to 19th. centuries. Notable inclusions are a series of letters to Herbert Joyce, author of "The History of the Post Office" (1893); a multiplicity of notes and com...
Great BritainParliamentary EnvelopesHouse of Lords 1d. envelope, inscribed (Temporary), watermarked letters "...UNN", addressed to Liverpool and with red Crowned circle datestamp of 31 March 1840; clean and immaculate. S.G. PE5, var.note: A new discovery, not recorded in the listing by Alan Huggins and Edward Klempka "The 1840 pre-paid Parliamentary Envelopes", 2013.The watermark MUNN 1838 (Castle Rising Mill) is only recorded by the authors on a single 2d. Houses of Parliament envelope in the Cole papers housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For mor...
Postal Notice
Great BritainPostal Notices1841 2d. blue postal stationery envelope overprinted "specimen." in red affixed to notice entitled 'to all postmasters' from E. S Lee, Secretary at the General Post Office, Edinburgh, three horizontal filing folds and some minor peripheral age-related wear in places, generally fine and fresh. Specialised PN10, £2,250Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Postal Stationery
(x) Great BritainPostal Stationery1840-1900, collection (68) on pages, including 1840 Mulready 1d. envelope, A163, dated 16 May 1840, 1d. letter sheet, A25, dated 14 July, 1841, 1d. letter sheet, A179, unused, 1d. pink envelopes (30, nine with Maltese Cross, another with "2" in Maltese Cross, later including Hoster cancellations, printed to private order, uprated, registered (6), etc., chiefly good to fine. Also Royal Courts of Justice handstamps on covers (2) and a cardSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Queen Elizabeth II Issues
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1963 (7 May) Paris Postal Conference Centenary 6d. green and mauve vertical strip of three from the top of the sheet, the lower stamp with green omitted, unmounted mint, very fresh and fine. S.G. 636a, £3,000+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1964-73, a small mint group of errors, mostly offered with normal for comparison including 1964 Geographical 4d. violet and red-brown (dock walls) omitted, 1967 Christmas 4d. Gold (Queen's head only) omitted, 1970 Anniversaries 5d. Gold (Queen's head) omitted, 1/- green and embossing omitted, 1971 Christmas 7½d. Gold (Queen's head) omitted, 1973 Christmas 3½d. (2), one showing Salmon-pink omitted, the other rose-red omitted. All unmounted mint and fine. S.G. 652c, 756a, 819a, 821b, 896a, 948c, 948g, £1,180Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition...
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1964 Forth Road Bridge 6d. blackish lilac, light blue and carmine red showing variety light blue omitted together with normal for comparison. Very fine unmounted mint. S.G. 660a, £3,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1968 British Bridges 1/9d. M4 Viaduct, Gold (Queen's head omitted), original gum, from the left of the sheet, 1970 Commonwealth Games 1/6d. Swimmers, phosphor omitted, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 766a, 833ySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1969 British Ships 5d. black, grey, red and turquoise showing variety black (Queen's head, value, hull and inscription) omitted together with normal for comparison, unmounted mint, fine and a classic error. S.G. 778a, £2,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1969 (28 May) British Architecture 1/6d. Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral showing variety black (value) omitted together with normal for comparison, unmounted mint and not having suffered from the usual foxing associated with this error, rare thus. S.G. 801a, £1,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1971 Postal Strike, a superb display collection wonderfully well presented on pages including Exeter Emergency Delivery Service proofs, blocks and varieties of all types, Hospital Free Post and Parcel Post overprints, covers (5), Glasgow Area private courier service labels on cover (3), North London courier 3/- on cover. Manchester Local Post sheet, Bournemouth and Colchester labels on cover, London Parcel Delivery Service on cover (2), S.S.S. Emergency Mail Service covers (2) and many more. A fascinating and comprehensive collection well representing th...
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1971 Anniversaries 3p., variety deep blue omitted, together with normal for comparison, unmounted mint and fine. S.G. 887a, £875Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1972 Christmas Angels 3p. showing variety red-brown omitted together with normal for comparison, both from the foot of the sheet, unmounted mint and very fine. S.G. 914a, £750Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1972 Royal Silver Wedding 3p. showing variety silver omitted, unmounted mint and fine. S.G. 916a, £600Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1973 Tree Planting Year 9p. Oak Tree showing variety brownish grey (Queen's head) omitted, together with normal for comparison, unmounted mint and rare. S.G. 922a, £550Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1973 British Explorers, 3p. David Livingston with margin at left showing part inscription "[t]otal sheet value £3" and variety turquoise-blue omitted, together with normal for comparison, unmounted mint, very fresh and fine. S.G. 923c, £950Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1973 British Explorers, 5d. Sir Francis Drake showing variety grey-black omitted, together with normal for comparison, unmounted mint with small natural blemish on reverse otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 925b, £1,800Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1973 British Paintings, 5d. Sir Herny Raeburn showing variety greenish yellow omitted, together with normal for comparison, unmounted mint and fine. S.G. 932b, £650Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1973 Christmas 3½p. Peasant, King and page showing variety turquoise-green (leg, robe, etc.) omitted, used, cancelled by Ipswich slogan cancellation, very fine and rare, unpriced as used by Gibbons. S.G. 948i, £3,000 mint.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1979 Spring Wild Flowers 11p. Bluebells, the impressive block of twenty-eight from the left of the sheet showing imperforate variety at left, with three fully imperforate pairs and three virtually imperforate pairs with a few blind perfs at right; fine unmounted mint and the largest multiple of this variety. S.G. 1081a, £3,900+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Revenues
(x) Great BritainRevenuesConsular Service: 1945 H.M. Consular Court Cairo, page bearing George V 2/6d., £3 and £50 (9), violet "british consulate/general/cairo" cancellations; fine and a rare £453/2/6d. frankingSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Surface Printed
Great BritainSurface PrintedSelections1855-87, a mint and used group on stock pages including 1855-57 Small Garter 4d. carmine overprinted "specimen", singles (3) and pair used, Medium Garter used (2), 1857 6d. single used and pair on piece 1/- used , 1862-64 4d. overprinted "specimen" and used pair, 1/- (3) used, 1865-67 4d. overprinted "specimen", mint (4) from pale to deep vermilion, used singles (3), pair and strip of three, 1867-80 3d. Plate 10 mint and used (2), 6d. Plate 9 mint and vertical pair used, 9d. used (2), 10d. used, 1/- (2), 2/- blue (2) all used, also a wonderful group of use...
Great BritainSurface PrintedSelections1855-79 (c.), a small group of usages including printed entire to Lyon bearing 1855-57 4d. on glazed, blued paper (R.P.S. Certificate 1974), 1868 (1 Oct.) entire from Manchester to Venezuela bearing 1867-80 2/-, 1863 (18 July) locally addressed envelope bearing 4d. alongside 6d. pair tied by London cancellations, 1879 (15 Jan.) entire to Sweden bearing 1873-80 2½d.; also used abroad singles and 1869 envelope to Bordeaux from Danish West Indies bearing 4d. pair. A fine and valuable groupSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please vie...
Great BritainSurface PrintedSelections1855-62 a used collection including 4d. small Garter (2), medium Garter (3), large Garter (3), 6d. (3) and 1/- (4), 1862-64 values including 4d. and 6d. hair lines 9d. (3) and 1/- (3). Mixed condition though valuable. Catalogue c.£9,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1855-57Watermark Small Garter 4d. carmine, fine used, cancelled by barred oval. S.G. 62, £450Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1855-571861 (17 Oct.) envelope from Ramsgate to Calcutta marked "Via Marsailles to Bombay", bearing 4d. horizontal pair and 1/- alongside 1861 1d. red, all cancelled by Ramsgate '634' duplex, with transit and Bombay d.s. on reverse, marked on receipt "Recd. 20/61, 34 days"; envelope with usual faults though an attractive three colour, mixed issue frankingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1855-576d. lilac with wing margin at left used alongside 1857-76 2d. and 1854-57 1d. red, tied by Edinburgh duplex to 1860 (17 June) envelope to East Indies "Via Marseilles and Bombay", with contents. Very fine and attractive.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1855-571858 (9 June) envelope registered from Castle Street to Helensburgh bearing perforated 1d. red alongside 6d. pale lilac, both tied by boxed "castle/street" handstamps alongside Edinburgh d.s.; envelope marked "Registered" with part Glasgow d.s. and wax seal on reverse where flap is missing, otherwise a fine and attractive usage.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1855-571/- pale green vertical pair, large part original gum, very fine and a rare multiple. S.G. 73, £6,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1855-571/- pale green block of eight (4x2) cancelled by barred numerals '21', some reduced marking at foot otherwise fine and a striking block. S.G. 73, £2,800Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1862-641861 (Oct.) 3d. with shaded spandrels (2), both overprinted "specimen" (type 2) reading upwards, large part original gum, fine. Specialised J25a, £1,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1862-643d. rose lettered AH, plate 3, variety imperforate from the upper right of the sheet, large part original gum, folded between stamp and margin otherwise a wonderful positional example of this rare stamp. S.G. 78a, £5,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1862-649d. bistre imperforate imprimatur lettered TG, clear margins all round, without gum, fine and rare. Specialised J92, £6,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1862-649d. straw, BC, part original disturbed gum, a fine example of this very rare stamp. S.G. 87, £4,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1862-649d. straw, JF, large part original gum, very fine and rare. S.G. 87, £4,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1865-674d. deep vermilion, Plate 12: SK-SL, horizontal pair, large part original gum, very fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). S.G. 95, £1,150Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1865-676d. deep lilac, Plate 5: BG, imperforate imprimatur, large part original gum. Specialised J73(1), £3,800Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-806d. bright violet, Plate 6: AB-AD horizontal strip of three from the upper right of the sheet with sheet number '253', large part original gum, a little patchy. S.G. 107, £5,700Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-8010d. red-brown, Plate 1: DG-EH, block of four cancelled by superb strikes of "seething lane" 02.05.72 d.s., a fine and rare multiple. Specialised J97, £2,400Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-8010d. red-brown, Plate 1: EI-EL, horizontal strip of four from the lower right of the sheet with inscriptions, cancelled by "fenchurch st." d.s., fine and attractive. S.G. 112, £1,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-801/- pale green to green, Plate 4: CC-DD block of four, large part original gum, the lower left stamp with tiny oil spot otherwise a fine and rare multiple. Specialised J104(2), £6,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-801871 (4 Feb.) entire letter from Manchester to Acapulco, Mexico bearing 1/- green, Plate.4 (2), each tied by 'Manchester/ 498' duplex, endorsed 'per Cuban via Liverpool' at upper left, the letter sent by Forwarding Agent in Panama with oval 'encaminada por/ horquet poylo & ca/ panama' in blue on reverse, and deleted thereafter from address on face, struck with oval 'colon/ debe/ de ultramaar' in green and charged '20' centavos in manuscript; a fine and rare overseas entireSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyer...
Great Britain1867-801/- Stock Exchange forgeries Plate 5 (2), one lettered EM used on piece alongside 6d. chestnut, the other lettered EK, lightly cancelled, both by 'Stock Exchange' d.s., fine and scarce.FSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-802/- brown, TI horizontal pair cancelled by '498' Manchester duplex cancellationss, some surface abrasions, otherwise fine and a very rare multiple. S.G. 121, £8,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-802/- brown, BF, cancelled by indistinct 02.04.80 d.s., fine and rare. S.G. 121, £4,250Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-802/- brown, GH with wing margin at right showing variety watermark inverted, lightly cancelled by barred numeral, traces of ink remnants on the reverse, otherwise very fine and rare. S.G. 121wi, £6,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1872-736d. deep chestnut, Plate 11: CE-EH, block of twelve (4x3) cancelled by Windsor 14.06.72 d.s., DF with small repair, nevertheless a superb multiple. S.G. 122, £1,500+provenance:BurrusSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1872-736d. chestnut, Plate 11: block of six (3x2) with wing margin at right, tied by "hope st. glasgow" 02.05.72 d.s. to part label addressed "City of Paris". A remarkable usage. S.G. 122a, £900+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross5/- pale rose, BI, Plate 2, overprinted 'specimen'; large part of fresh original gum, very fine. S.G. 127s, £1,750. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross5/- pale rose, Plate 2: EG, unused, regummed and with fault at right, otherwise a fresh looking example of this major high value rarity. S.G .127, £15,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross5/- pale rose, Plate 1 AC and CG cancelled by Belfast and Irvine d.s. respectively, the latter with bends; scarce. S.G. 127, £1,350Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross5/- rose, plate 1: GB and pale rose, Plate 2: DG, both fine used. S.G. 126, 127, £2,175Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross5/- rose (2) from Plate 1, the other example with Plate obscured, and pale rose from Plate 2, all used with faults. S.G. 126-127, £2,850Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross10/- greenish grey, EJ, centrally cancelled by Sunderland 01.09.79 d.s., minor faults and reduced crayon stroke, though a rare stamp. S.G. 128, £3,200Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross10/- greenish grey, oval Registered cancellation, pulled perf. at right; a fine and attractive example of this popular high value. S.G. 128, £3,200Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross10/- greenish grey, Plate 1, EI lightly cancelled by part duplex, fine and rare. S.G. 128, £3,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross10/- grey-green, plate 1, GH, a used example with part indistinct barred numeral cancellation, a few minor faults though still a presentable example. S.G. 128, £3,200Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross£1 brown-lilac, CE, well cancelled by London 25.05.80 d.s. some very minor age spots on the reverse mentioned only for the sake of accuracy and corner bend at lower right, otherwise a presentable example of this rare high value. S.G. 129, £3,750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Maltese Cross£1 brown-lilac, HH, centrally cancelled by Edinburgh 03.04.82 d.s. and part crayon, tiny trace of corner bend though very rare. S.G. 129, £3,750Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, Blued Paper10/- grey-green, GG, cancelled by barred ovals, a little smudged, repair at top though a very rare high value. S.G. 131, £4,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, Blued Paper£5 orange, Manchester Telegraphs c.d.s. and boxed cancellations, typically pale colour and trace of a crease at top. A good example of this rare stamp. S.G. 133, £12,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, Blued Paper£5 orange, BJ, cancelled by two strikes of 'mark lane b.o./ e.c.' (1 Dec. 86) and boxed cancellation; a good example. S.G. 133, £12,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper5/- rose, CD: very well centred, of brilliant fresh colour, large part original gum, fine and very rare, especially so fine. Signed "AD". S.G. 134, £28,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper5/- rose, AB, cancelled by East Strand 18.04.84 d.s. with slightly reduced crayon cancellation, otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 134, £3,250. Photo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper5/- rose, CA, cancelled by registered oval with light crayon marks on the reverse. S.G. 134, £3,250Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper5/- ED, 10/- BB, £1 GD and £5 DL, all heavily cancelled and with faults though a valuable group. S.G. 134-137, £18,300Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper10/- greenish grey, Plate 1, DE, lightly cancelled with reduced cancellations at right, otherwise a presentable and well centred example. S.G. 135, £4,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper10/- greenish grey, FC, well-centred and with almost complete 'bradford. yorks' c.d.s., small trace of red Registration crayon at upper left; a good example. S.G. 135, £4,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper£5 orange, AN, well centred, large part original gum usual wrinkles and bends though a fresh looking example of this major rarity. S.G. 137, £10,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper£5 orange, DD from the right of the sheet, unmounted mint with the usual wrinkles and bends that scarcely detract from the appeal of this otherwise fresh and rare high value. B.P.A. Certificate (1983). S.G. 137, £10,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper£5 orange, BB, well centred and cancelled by crisp Edinburgh 06.01.96 d.s. Very fine. S.G. 137, £3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1867-83Watermark Anchor, White Paper£5 orange, CN, cancelled by crisp Plymouth 27.12.99 d.s., well centred, of fresh colour and a fine example of this scarce high value. S.G 137, £3,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1873-80Watermark Anchor2½d. rosy mauve, Plate 3: KD-KF, horizontal strip of three, almost full original gum; fine and a scarce multiple thus. S.G. 139, £3,000+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1873-80Watermark Orb2½d. rosy mauve, Plate 6: LI-MJ block of four overprinted "specimen", type 9; large part original gum, the lower pair unmounted of wonderful fresh colour. S.G. 141s, £880+provenance:VerusSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1873-80Watermark Orb2½d. blue, Plate 1: CE-DF block of four overprinted "specimen", type 9, large part original gum with some age spots otherwise an attractive multiple. S.G. 142s, £640+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1873-80Watermark Orb2½d. blue, Plate 17, original gum, slightly toned, also 1887-92 1/- dull green, large part original gum pair, fresh colour, so e tone spots. S.G. 142, 211Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1873-80Watermark Spray6d. deep grey, Plate 15: KJ-LL, block of six, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 146, £3,600+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1873-80Watermark Garter4d. vermilion, Plate 15: QH, large part original gum, small inclusion, very fresh, fine and a rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1979). S.G. 152, £3,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1873-80Watermark Garter4d. vermilion, Plate 15, fine used. S.G. 152, £475Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1873-80Watermark Garter4d. sage-green, Plate 16: HC, large part of fresh original gum; fine and a scarce stamp. Brandon certificate (1993). S.G. 153, £1,400. Photo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1873-80Watermark Garter4d. sage-green, Plate 16: OD, large part original gum, fresh colour and very well centred, a wonderful example. S.G. 153, £1,400Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1873-80Watermark Garter4d. Plate 1: JH-JI colour trial in brown-orange, horizontal pair from the foot of the sheet showing part inscription, imperforate and overprinted "specimen", type 11, the right-hand stamp with part doubling of overprint; slight diagonal bend otherwise fine and a most attractive multiple.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1873-80Watermark Garter8d. orange, GH, very fine large part original gum, together with regummed example lettered SH. S.G. 156, £1,850+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1873-80Watermark Garter8d. orange, TI, from the foot of the sheet with part marginal inscription; some light gum bends, large part original gum. A handsome example. Brandon Certificate (2005). S.G. 156, £1,850Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1879-80Perkins Bacon 1d. blue-green tender essays in a strip of three on gummed paper, each showing different designs. Fine and attractive.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1880-83Watermark Crown2½d. blue, Plate 22: MA-NB block of four from the left of the sheet, very fine large part original gum. S.G. 157, £2,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1880-83Watermark Crown2½d. blue, Plate 22: OH-OJ, horizontal strip of three, mounted on the middle stamp only; fine and fresh. S.G. 157, £1,350+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1880-83Watermark Crown3d. on 3d. lilac, CE-DF, block of four , mounted on the upper pair only; fine and fresh. S.G. 158, £2,000+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1880-83Watermark Crown3d. on 3d. lilac, RA-SB block of four overprinted "specimen", Type 9, large part original gum with one or two trivial bends otherwise fine and a rare multiple. S.G. 159s, £1,200+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1881 1d. lilac, Die II, two marginal examples showing "pears' / soap." underprint in blue and 1887-92 Jubilee ½d. vermilion with orange underprint; all unmounted mint and fine. Specialised. K8l, K27m, from £1,925Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883-84Blued Paper2/6d. lilac, AC imperforate imprimatur, large part original gum, very fine and rare. Specialised £5,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883-84Blued Paper2/6d. lilac, CH cancelled by Chester Grand Stand 12.05.97 d.s., fine and scarce. S.G. 175, £1,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1883-84Blued Paper5/- die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked "before hardening" and dated "11 jul 83". A rare proof.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1883-84Blued Paper5/- rose, KA from the left of the sheet overprinted "specimen", large part original gum, fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1974). S.G.176s, £1,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883-84Blued Paper10/- ultramarine, KA overprinted "specimen" type 9, large part original gum, a little disturbed otherwise fine, well centred and rare. S.G. 177s, £2,850Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1883-84White Paper2/6d. lilac, 5/- rose, 10/- ultramarine and 1887-92 2d. grey-green and carmine and £1 green, all tied by "registered/threadneedle str." oval cancellations on 1898 (14 Jan.) piece of envelope. A spectacular exhibition item. S.G. 178, 180, 183, 200, 212. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1883-84White Paper2/6d. lilac MA-NB corner block of four, large part original gum with thin and multiple bends, also 2/6d. deep lilac ME-NF block of four, neatly cancelled, corner bend; an appealing pair of multiples. S.G. 178, 179, £3,300Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883-84White Paper2/6d. lilac mint (2) and used (6 with pair), generally fine. S.G. 178/179, c.£2,500++Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883-84White Paper5/- crimson or rose, overprinted "specimen" type 9 mint, and used (7 with pair), generally fine and a valuable group. S.G. 180/181, c.£3,500Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883-84White Paper10/- ultramarine or pale ultramarine, selection including overprinted "specimen" type 9, mint from the top of the sheet and used (4), some faults though a good group. S.G. 183/183a, c.£5,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1883-84White Paper10/- ultramarine, HD, large part original gum, fresh colour. Fine and attractive. Diena certificate (1984). S.G. 183a, £2,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1888Watermark Imperial Crowns£1 brown-lilac, QA, barred cancels and perfin, trimmed perfs. and other imperfections though scarce. S.G. 185, £3,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1884Watermark Imperial Crowns£1 brown-lilac, TA showing clear frame break at lower left cancelled by barred oval, some slight surface abrasion otherwise a good example of this rare variety. Gronlund Certificate (1976). S.G. 185a, £5,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1888Watermark Orbs£1 brown-lilac, GB, cancelled by barred cancels, fine and rare. S.G. 186, £4,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1883 or 1884½d. to 1/- set of ten, part original gum except the 1/- (regummed); fine. S.G. 187-196, £5,400. Photo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1883 or 1884½d. to 1/- set of ten; part to large part original gum, the 1/- regummed, some toning and minor imperfections throughout though a very rare set mint. S.G. 187-196, £5,400Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1883 or 18843d. trial on blue paper, 9d. dull green block of four overprinted "specimen" type 9, one stamp with crease, part set 1½, 2½d. (3), 3d., 5d., 6d. and 1/-, all large part original gum; generally fine and a valuable group. S.G. 188-196, c.£5,200Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883 or 1884Part used set with ½d., 1½d., 2½d. 2½d. strip of three, 3d., 4d. pair on piece, 5d., 6d. and 1/- single and block of four (faults), generally fine and a valuable group. S.G. 187-196, c.£3,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883 or 18841½d. and 2d. lilac, both in blocks of four from the left of the sheet, unmounted mint, fine and rare. S.G. 188, 189, £1,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883 or 18841½d. and 2d., tied to long envelope Registered from Manchester to Southport, "498" barred oval cancellations in blue black, Deansgate and Manchester Registered datestamps (22.7.1885), endorsed in red ink Gone no address, fine and unusual. S.G.188, 189Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883 or 18844d. dull green horizontal pair from the left of the sheet and 5d. dull green block of four, the former unmounted mint and fine, the latter large part original gum, the lower right stamp creased otherwise a rare pair of multiples. S.G. 192, 193, £4,650+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1883 or 18845d. dull green, MC and 9d. dull green, FR; both with large part original gum. S.G. 193, 195, £1,830Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great Britain1883 or 18846d. dull green, block of four, unmounted mint, very fine and a rare multiple. S.G. 194, £3,700Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1883 or 18841/- dull green, large part original gum; fresh colour and fine. S.G. 196, £1,600Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain1887-1900 Jubilee Issue2d. colour trial in green and orange-yellow, large part of fresh original gum, very fine. S.G. 200var, Specialised from £1,000. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great Britain1887-1900 Jubilee Issue½d. to 1/- set of twelve, large part original gum with £1 used, some faults though scarce. S.G. 197-212Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great Britain1887-1900 Jubilee Issue1½d. pale dull purple and pale green imperforate imprimatur from the top of the sheet. Fine and scarce being one of only thirty-two examples from the sheet.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainSurface Printed CollectionsCollection on pages, issues from 1854 to 1900, including a range of line engraved with 1870-79 ½d. rose-red (15) including plate 9, 1847-54 embossed 1/- (3), 10d. (2), 6d. (4), 1857 6d. (2), 1/- (2), 1862-64 9d. (2), 1865-67 9d., 1/-, 1867-80 9d. (2), 10d. (3), 2/- blue (5), 2/- brown (perfin), 1867-83 watermark Maltese Cross 5/- (2), 10/- and £1, watermark Anchor white paper 5/-, 10/-, £1 and £5, 1873-80 watermark Garter 4d. vermilion, 4d. sage-green, 4d. grey-brown, 1883-84 blued paper 5/-, white paper 10/- (3, one the Cobalt shade, PE(GB) Certific...
Great BritainSurface Printed Collections1863-99 a group of surface printed covers and cards (20), destinations include Paris, Canada, Switzerland, Sicily, Tunis, Brazil, America, India, Russia, Spain; better items include 1866 (12 Oct.) envelope bearing 1865-67 3d. alongside 1864-79 2d. blue, 1866 (17 Oct.) envelope bearing 1865-67 4d. alongside 1864-79 1d. red, both to Chillon, Switzerland, 1871 (22 Feb.) wrapper from Liverpool to Tunis bearing 1865-67 3d. with "pd" deleted and handstamped "insufficiently/stamped", four uprated postal stationery envelopes to overseas destinations. Generally...
Great BritainSurface Printed Collections1865-73 large letter issues, a used collection on pages including 1865-67 3d. (2), 4d. (11, all Plates), 6d. (4, both Plates twice) and 1/- (2), 1867-68 values with 3d. (9, all Plates) 6d. with hyphen (4) and without (4), 9d. (2), 10d. (3), 1/- (6, all Plates), 2/- blue shades (6), 2/- brown, 1872-73 6d. chestnut shades Plate 11 (3) and 12 with 6d. grey, 1873-80 watermark small Anchor 2½d. rosy mauve blued paper Plate 1 and white paper Plates 1 and 2, Orb (15, all plates), 2½d. blue (4, all plates), watermark spray of rose 3d. (9, all plates), 1/- green...
Great BritainSurface Printed Collections1880-87, a used collection on pages with 1880-83 3d. on 3d. and 6d. on 3d. 1880-81 values with shades, 1881 1d. lilac 14 and 16 dot, 1883-84 2/6d. (4, one with bluish paper), 5/- (3), 10/- (3) and £1 crowns, 1883 or 1884 set, 1887-92 Jubilee set with shades. Very mixed condition though a good group. S.G. c.£13,000+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Treasury Competition Essays and Line Engraved Proofs
(x) Great BritainTreasury Competition Essays1839 embossed essay in white comprising a Crown and "VR" cypher and the words "post office" beneath, attributed to Benjamin Cheverton, very fine and exceptionally rare, there being only six examples recorded, four of which exist in a strip kept by the Royal Philatelic Collection, a fifth example was last listed for sale in the 1934 Colonel Bates collection. A superb exhibition piece very rarely offered. Specialised £35,000See pages 7-8 in the Specialised catalogue.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and EssaysBackground trial engine turned plate proof in black on India paper, mounted on soft white card with pencil notation on reverse assigning it to the "1827 book". Exceptionally rare and most appealing, an important exhibition showpiece. Spec. DP9, £30,000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and Essays1840 (c.) Perkins Bacon background trials, a group of forty-one pieces each showing different designs; mixed condition, some tears etc. though a rare and appealing group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and Essays1840 "Rainbow" TrialsState 2: In deep blue on white wove paper dipped in prussiate of potash, a full sheet of twelve impressions with manuscript notations "B: pruss blue paper (deleted) plain. Very fine and rare. A magnificent showpiece. Specialised DP20B(a)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and EssaysCancellation ExperimentsPlate 2 state 3: in black, a sheet of ten of the original twelve impressions on white wove paper, the upper left pair having contemporarily excised possibly for further experimental reasons, eight impressions cancelled by fine strikes of an experimental concentric circle cancellation and impressions 11 & 12 cancelled by fine strikes of complete upright experimental Maltese Crosses in Black, ink manuscript at top at sides and below "No 1 June 10th and "Present Black & CW" (CW meaning Common wetting) in the hand of L. de Ni...
(x) Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and EssaysCancellation Trials1d. black sheet of twelve impressions with "national bank of england / no. 183" oval cancellations in vermilion (state 2) with additional numbered handstamps "3860" and marginal notations in manuscript "No 3 No 1, No 2", with efforts made to remove the cancellations. A remarkable piece of the upmost rarity, worthy of any major award winning exhibition collection and of great interest. Specialised DP20f(f)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and EssaysCharles Whiting, Methods of Avoiding Postal Fraud1840 (26 May) letter signed by Charles Whiting at Beaufort House to Francis Baring, Chancellor of the Exchequer, over two pages with integral address panel and filing endorsements. Whiting, one of the four Treasury Competition Winners, writes requesting the return of "a model of a stamping machine, which I submitted to the Lords of the Treasury ... as presenting an effectual method of printing the same stamps from being used twice by uniting the process of printing and piercing at the same moment." Whi...
Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and Essays1841 Small Trial Plate of Two Pence Blue: a complete sheet of twelve in deep full blue, the watermark is shifted to the right and the left column with the margin watermark which includes the lettering " ostage"; there is some light wrinkling of the paper, nevertheless an interesting and unusual sheet. Specialised DP43, £17,500. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and Essays1841 2d. blue trial printing horizontal pair from the lower left of the sheet, very fine and attractive. Specialised DP43, £3,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Great BritainLine Engraved Proofs and Essays1841 2d. blue, Small Trial Plate, from the top of the small sheet , large margins other sides, fine. Specialised DP43, £1,500Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
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