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6531

1850, 1 d. red, plate 93, lettered LD-MD, vertical pair, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from Aberdeen, Scotland, to Banff, dated 9 November 1853, before the official use, arrival to reverse 10 November 1853, the Archer perforations matching the Wilkinson Punch Set, Side 2, small tear lower right of envelope, very scarce multiple and one of less than twenty recorded Archer covers originating from Scotland. Cert. RPSL (1983). SG16b = £6'400 two singles on cover. rnReference: "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stamps - Updatedâ€ by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, January/February 2022.rnProvenance: Ex. de Phillp Collection, Robson Lowe, 4 November 1959, lot 148; Grosvenor, 26 May 2004, lot 2310.rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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SOLD for CHF2,200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6532

1850, 1 d. red, plate 96, lettered JC-KD, Archer Perf. 16, unused block of four, nicely positioned, with small part original gum, extremely fresh colour, vibrant printing, excellent perforations all round which match those from the Hill/Addenbrooke Punch Set; distinct from the Wilkinson set as they are more precisely aligned; superb appearance and rare block. Cert. BPA (1996). SG16b = £15'000.rnReference: "The Postage Stamps of Great Britain Part Two" by Dr. W.R.D. Wiggins, illustrated on Plate 3. rnProvenance: Ex. Earl of Crawford (1912) - originally incorporated in a part sheet. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF4,400.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6533

1850, 1 d. red, plate 96, lettered NA-OC, Archer Perf. 16, unused block of six, strong colour, crisp bright printing, part original gum, perf. seprartion in places reinforced by four black hinge strips and one mount, OC has small paper flaw and ink spot, however very attractive, eye catching multiple, an important and rare block from the Hill/Addenbrooke Punch Set in the third state of use. Cert. BPA (1954). SG16b = £21'000 as a block of four and two singles.rnReference: "Stamp Perforation: The Somerset House Years 1848 to 1880", by R. Simpson & P. Sargent, illustrated on Plate 1. rnProvenance: Ex. Earl of Crawford (1912) incorporated into a part sheet, Robson Lowe, 28 September 1939, lot 106; Ex. P.C. Litchfield Collection, Robson Lowe, 19 April 1950, lot 290; Ex. John Leask Collection, Robson Lowe, 14 April 1954, lot 325; Ex. Fisher Collection, Phillips, 23 March 1983, lot 288; Christies, 3 June 1994, lot 3226; David Feldman, 14-20 February 1999, lot 31181.rn rn rn rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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SOLD for CHF3,600.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6534

1850, 1 d red, plate 96, lettered OA, Archer Perf 16, used on cover, from Ashburton to Exeter, dated 27 December 1850, tied by superb "29â€ Ashburton numeral in blue, dispatch and arrival to reverse in blue also dated the same day, horizontal filing crease lower half not affecting stamp, slight soiling and tone spots to perfs. which do not detract from the eye appeal, very attractive and scarce experimental Devon distribution; only 28% of recorded Archers, used in the three discrete tranches, originate from the distribution in Devon. SG16b = £2'200 although much scarcer than value suggests. rnReference: "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stampsâ€, by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 47, Number 1, 2009; "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforatioed Stamps - Updated, By R. Simpson, The GB Journal, Volume 60, No. 1, January/February 2022, illustrated page 4.rnProvenance: Phillips 17 June 1999, lot 275. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF650.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6535

1850, 1 d. red, plate 96, lettered QL and RG, Archer Perf. 16, two singles used on two mourning covers, showing severe perforation misplacement, cut from the same sheet with scissors, sent from Ifracombe to Ewell, dated 11th and 25th February 1851 respectively, tied by English numeral cancels in black, QL additionally tied by blue Epsom towndated 12 February, stamps show identical misplacement, despite the apparent faults, very scarce examples; according to the Karl Lewis Card Index and the Ray Simpson research, these are the only surviving examples of severe perforation misplacement recorded, as such important line engraved rarities. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF600.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6536

1850, 1 d. red, plate 97, lettered AJ, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from Ireland to London, dated 3 April 1854, tied by an indistinct Irish diamond numeral, with dispatch and arrival dated 4 April 1854 on reverse, slight soiling, a fine and scarce example, there being only a handful of covers sent from Ireland with Archer Trial perforations. Cert. BPA (1967). SG CE2 = £1'500+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6537

1850, 1 d. red, plate 97, lettered QE, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, tied by London Inland cancel sent to Usk, dated 17 March 1854, the Archer perforations on this example being distinctive and exhibiting the pattern known to derive from the Wilkinson Punch Set, Side 1; which is consistent with the Archer Perforating Machine Plain Paper Trial sheet held in the German Postal Museum Archive; cover has a horizontal filing crease not affecting stamp, which is a fine and attractive example with clear profile. SG16b = £2'100. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF440.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6538

1850, 1 d. Red, plate 98, lettered FJ, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from Newmarket to London, dated 30 September 1851, tied by the Newmarket numeral cancel in black, a provincial usage from the House of Commons distribution, stained and some discolouration, otherwise fine, rare cover, with between 50 to 60 covers attributed to the 1851 distribution of which only 25% are known used in the provinces, these were doubtless carried there by Members of Parliament. SG = £2'200+.rnReference: "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stampsâ€ by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, 2022.rn (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF750.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6539

1850, 1 d. Red, plate 98, lettered PL, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from London to Aberystwyth, dated 6 April 1854, tied by fine London Inland "7â€, arrival to reverse dated 7 April 1854, very fine example from the third issue of 1853-1854, the General Distribution, light filing crease well clear of adhesive, scarce and fine example of a London usage. Cert. RPSL (1994). SG16b = £1'500. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF300.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6540

1850, 1 d. Red, plate 98, lettered SA, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from Hawarden (Wales) to Brighton, dated 25 December 1852, tied by the "182â€ Hawarden numeral, Hawarden and Chester transit dated Christmas day and Brighton arrival 27 December 1852 on reverse, very fine example, very minor soiling, extremely rare, only recorded Christmas Day usage of an Archer, one of only four covers used in Wales and one of eight recorded examples used in 1852. Accompanied by a matched plate 98 imperf lettered SA.rnRemark: Archers used in 1852 are believed to derive from the 1851 House of Commons distribution, this cover establishes the link, because it is in the writing hand of William E. Gladstone whose diary entry for Christmas Day 1852 specifically records that he wrote to E. Coleridge from his Hawarden Castle home. The four examples of Archers used in Wales, all from different locations, are not believed to have been issued at Welsh post offices. rnReferences: "The Gladstone Diariesâ€, Volume IV, 1848-1854; "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stamps - Updatedâ€ by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, January/February 2022, illustrated on page 11.rnProvenance: Lady Mairi Bury Collection, Sothebys, 24-26 November 2010, lot 1029. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF2,200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6541

1850, 1 d. red, plate 99, lettered CC, DA-DC, Archer Perf. 16, single and strip of three, used on cover, from London to Wellington, dated 9 March 1854, tied by London Inland "16â€, DA is damaged across base and other imperfections evident, the covers has a heavy horizontal filing crease and is soiled and stained, however a scarce example from the General Distribution of 1853-1854; which represents 50% of the total issued during the three discrete trails, of which some 60% of these stamps went to London offices, additionally franked with four Archers including a strip of three; one of eight such covers recorded with four or more Archers, an important and rare example. SG = £6'000+ four singles on cover. rn (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF1,500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6542

1850, 1 d. red, plate 100, lettered PA-PB, Archer Perf 16, horizontal pair, used on large fragment, sent from London to Sheffield, dated 13 June 1850, believed to be genuine, although not possible to certify that the adhesives belong to the piece, this use being over three months prior to the Devon distribution of Archers in October 1850. SG16b = £4'400 two singles on cover prior to February 1854. rnReference: "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stampsâ€, by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 47, Number 1, 2009. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6543

1850, 1 d. red, plate 100, lettered BA, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, London to Eton, dated 4 December 1851, tied by London Inland "4â€, fine perfs. all round, an attractive small envelope in fine condition with very minor imperfections, an exceptional use and rare; only 17% of Archer trials, used in the three discrete experiments between 1851-1853, are recorded from the 1851 House of Commons distribution, an attractive and scarce example. Cert. RPSL (1994). SG = £2'200+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6544

1850, 1 d. red, plate 100, lettered PB, Archer Perf. 16, used on printed wrapper, from Sheffield to London, dated 17 February 1854, tied by indistinct black numeral, arrival to reverse dated 18 Feb 1854, stamp has trimmed perfs. along base, minor soiling, a fine early date example from the General Distribution of 1853-1854 used provincially, very scarce; around 40% of the Archers issued from this distribution went to provincial offices, the rest to London. Cert. RPSL (2008). SG16b = £1'500.rnReference: "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stampsâ€ by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, 2022. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF280.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6545

1850, 1 d. red, plate 100, lettered RJ, Archer Perf. 16, used on a House of Commons envelope, London to Nottingham, dated 7 May 1851, tied by London Inland, signed by J.P. Plumptre, MP for Kent (East), the backflap with embossed House of Commons crest, in extraordinarily fine condition, an exceptional use and rare; just 17% of Archer trials, used in the three discrete experiments between 1851-1853, are recorded from the 1851 Parliamentary Session, scarce so fine, a beautiful and important item. Accompanied by a four margin imperf. from the same plate/position. Cert. BPA (1998). rnReference: "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stampsâ€ by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, 2022. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF700.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6546

1849, 1 d. red, plate 101, lettered AF, Imprimatur, fresh deep shade, vibrant colour, four even margins all round, with part of top marginal with inscription, showing part of the Type 1 top pin mark which were incorporated in the context of the Archer machine trials, ungummed paper, horizontal crease through top margin as is usual, as well as a small rub in top margin, a horizontal paper wrinkle centrally not running entirely across and of a more natural origin, very attractive and the last of the Archer Trial plates to be used. SG Spec. BS31 = £900. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF380.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6547

1850, 1 d. red, plate 101, lettered OK, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from Kirby Lonsdale to Lancaster, dated 11 July 1854, tied by indistinct black numeral, arrival to reverse dated 11 July 1854, a fine example of provincial use from the General Distribution of 1853-1854, very scarce, as around 40% of the Archers issued went to provincial offices, the rest to London offices. SG16b = £1'900.rnReference: "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stampsâ€ by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, 2022. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF420.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6548

1850, 1 d. red, plate 101, lettered SC, used on cover, from Falmouth to London, dated 20 September 1850, 19 days prior to the recorded start of the Devon issue, tied by "290â€ Falmouth numeral, arrival on reverse 21 September 1850, soiled and slight stain, otherwise fine and attractive, a rare unofficial Archer Trial usage, very few covers known prior to the October 1850 distribution in Devon. SG16b = £2'500+.rnReference: Illustrated in "Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stampsâ€ by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, 2022, page 7. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF1,900.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6549

1850, 1 d. red, plate 101, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from London sent locally, dated 30 December 1854, tied by a London Inland cancel in black, positioned low, good perfs, a good example of a cover used at the end of the Archer period, one of the last recorded usages, the plate 101 being the last of the plates used for this issue, a scarce multiple. SG19b = £3'800 as two singles on cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF550.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6550

1851, 1 d. red, plate 107, lettered JC, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from Wigton to Carlisle, dated 12 June 1854, tied by "879" English numeral, an extremely rare example; according to the Karl Louis card index there are only two covers known and just six examples recorded from this plate; vertical filing crease not affecting stamp, comes matched with an imperf from the same plate and position, a great rarity and an important use, unpriced on cover in latest SG Specialised Volume I. Cert. RPSL (1945 and 2006).rnReference: "The Post-Trial Archer Plates", by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 45, number 6, 2007. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF5,500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM