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Great Britain Stamps & Postal History - Mar. 2024 continued...

THE DON HILDITCH COLLECTION OF THE POSTAL HISTORY OF ELGIN

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2001

EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, 1759-1804: A comprehensive collection of "Elgin" marks inc. 1759 Free EL to Edinburgh signed '[?] Moray' with small s/l "ELGIN" hs (smudged) on back; 1769 EL to Fife signed 'Earl of Elgin" charged '2'(d) missent to Elgin where two small "ELGIN" hs's (faint) on back, endorsed 'Wrong Sent' and a'4'(d) extra charge applied; 1790 Free EL ex Aberdeen with very fine circular "POST OFFICE/ELGIN" on back (unusual use as receiving mark, possibly latest use known); 1787 EL (faults) to Aberdeen charged '4'(d) with faint large "ELGIN" hs on back (early use), and corresponding 1791 EL with latest use known (over inked); 1793 E to Edinburgh charged 1/- (double rate) with fine small "ELGIN" hs on back; and other related examples (pp 22-35). (17 items) Cross Reference: FREES (Image) (Image2)

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2002

MILEAGE MARKS, 1808-1835: Comprehensive study of the five mileage marks of Elgin inc. circular, boxed & unboxed types. This includes all the examples shown in the book (pp 40-48). Also, several examples of mileage removed hs's not listed in Auckland inc. 1830 E to Inverness with "ELGIN" hs showing removal of 3 sides of box and no numerals; a s/l "ELGIN" which appears to be of the same type as the unboxed mileage marks; and other examples on ELs to France. mainly fine to excellent strikes. (20 items) (Image) (Image2)

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2003

INSTRUCTIONAL MARKS, 1830-1840: Interesting collection of manuscript instructional marks inc. 1830 EL to Inverness with very fine early use "ELGIN/PENNY POST"; 1830 EL to Elgin with fine early use "ELGIN/PENNY POST" 1836 partial EL to Inverness with ms "Too Late" on back; and inc. scarce: wheel tax, refused, or missent. Includes all examples in the book (pp 49-55). (10 items) Cross Reference: TOO LATE MARKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MARKS (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

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2004

UNIFORM PENNY POST, 1840-1847: Interesting collection of Elgin UPP material inc. 3 Apr. 1840 E to Inverness with ms 'Too late' & over-inked circular "ELGIN/3 AP./1840" ds with 3 overwritten with ms '4'; 1842 EL Edinburgh to Rhynie with ms 'Missent to Elgin' and forwarded to New Rain; 1847 EL to Melrose with fine rare "Too Late" hs on back (only two examples are thought to exist). Includes examples in the book (pp56-64 excl. p58). [see also lots 1299 & 1314]. (8 items) Cross Reference: TOO LATE MARKS (Image) (Image2)

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2005

HANDSTRUCK "2": 1867 env. posted within Elgin franked 1d red tied by Elgin "133" duplex endorsed 'Above Oz' adjacent to large "2" hs (using a homemade handstamp). One of only 2 known (p 58). (Image)

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2006

NUMERAL OBLITERATORS, 1844-57: 1844-57 group inc. 1844 franked 4 margin 2d blue (pl. 3 JD, double "D" variety tied by A1(a) "133" hs;1851 E franked 1d red (cut into) tied by the only recorded example of the A1(a) type hs in blue-green (poor); 3 examples of A1(b) type; and 2 examples of the very rare A2 type (faint). (pp 65-680 + others). (7 covers/front, 1 piece) (Image) (Image2)

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2007

VERY RARE "TOO LATE": 1 June 1846 paid EL to Dingwall with mainly fine "Too Late" hs, not illustrated in the book. It was believed that only one example of this handstamp existed (p. 62, dated 21 May). Cross Reference: TOO LATE MARKS (Image)

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2008

DATESTAMPS, 1836-1860: Detailed study of the six types of datestamps inc. underpaid 1854 EL ex Inverness franked imperf. 1d red endorsed ms 'O.H.M.S.' & 'above 1oz to pay 6' with '6' scored out and '7' applied with v. fine Elgin double arc cds on back; plus other examples of single arc, boxed, and double arc ds's (pp 69-77). Mostly very fine strikes. (13 covers, 3 pieces) (Image) (Image2)

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2009

DUPLEX CANCELLATIONS, 1858-91: Definitive and very detailed study of Elgin Duplex cancellations, all types and most code letters, including many unlisted and several apparently only known examples. Includes all the pages illustrated in the text book, plus others. Probably the most comprehensive collection of Elgin duplexes ever to be compiled (pp 79 to 86). Mostly very fine strikes. (40 covers & 4 pieces) (Image)

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2010

SINGLE CIRCLE & COMBINED DATESTAMPS: 1872-1906 group inc. 2 "LANDS VALUATION NOTICE." ELs franked 1d reds with exceptional use of the single-circle datestamp used to cancel them, followed by a thorough study of the combined datestamp (pp 87 to 93 + others). (16 cards/covers & 1 piece) (Image)

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2011

REGISTERED MAIL: 1855-1979 study showing the evolution of registered mail seen from the angle of Elgin post office, strength in QV inc. 1855 "REGISTERED LETTER" receipt form (early use); 1921 much travelled & returned env. to Silesia (opened out); plus other examples of returned mail (pp 94-102). (22 items) Cross Reference: REDIRECTED MAIL, REGISTERED MAIL, RETURNED MAIL (Image)

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2012

RAILWAY LETTERS, MONEY ORDERS, PP LABELS, INSTRUCTIONAL MARKS, ETC.: 1861-1947 eclectic collection inc.1868 env. (faults) with large yellow "The Highland Railway Company/PARCEL/[ms] Forres" label on back; 1874 OHMS "Money Order Business" Free EL 'cancelled' by v. fine "DUPPTOWN/415" duplex with Elgin & Forres cds's on back; 1894 ½d p. stat. PC with rare use of boxed "½"(d) postage due (same design as 1830s additional half hs's); 1903 "ELGIN (EN)." parcel post label franked 4d Jubilee tied by fine "ELGIN" rubber dated with untimed cds; plus other p. dues, express delivery, undelivered, or missent mail. All the items in the book (pp 103-118, excl. p 106). (23 items) Cross Reference: INSTRUCTIONAL MARKS (Image) (Image2)

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2013

CROSS-PATTEE, SKELETONS & SUB-OFFICES: 1837-1988 assortment inc. Sept. 1840 EL with v. fine "BURGHEAD/PENNY POST" hs; 1843 EL franked 3 margin 1d red tied by Elgin MX with v. fine "BURGHEAD" 'Penny-Post' removed hs; 1855 E with fine large Elgin skeleton ds on back; 1884 env. with fine small Elgin skeleton on back (with "E" code letter next to year); 1923 PPC ex South Africa with 1½d p.due stamp unusually cancelled by fine Elgin skeleton; plus a very thorough, inclusive study of the cross-pattee of Elgin, and sub-office hs's for New Elgin, Bishopmill, Urquhart, or Hopeman inc. penny post marks; and 10 PPCs of local scenes. (28 cards/covers, 8 pieces) Cross Reference: POSTAGE DUE STAMPS & COVERS (Image) (Image2)

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2014

SCOTS LOCALS: 1842-60 assortment of Scots Local hs's inc. 184 env. with two fine "BURGHEAD" UDCs on back; 1857 front + flap franked 1d red cancelled by boxed "DUFFUS" hs; 1853 env. with v. fine "LHANBRYD" UDC on back; plus others for Burghead, Hopeman, Duffus, Lhanbryde. All examples shown in the book, plus some others (pp 139-145). (15 covers, 6 stamps) (Image)

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PERTHSHIRE

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2015

PERTHSHIRE & KINROSS-SHIRE: A substantial written up collection of town and village pmks on predominantly Edwardian PPCs inc. Milnathort, Rumbling Bridge, Scotlandwell, Aberfeldy, Almond Bank, Ardler, Bridge of Cally, Doune, Forgandenny, Inchture, Kenmore, Killiecrankie, Kinloch Rannoch & St. Fillans. Fine clear marks inc. thimbles; single rings; double ring; rubbers. Generally inc. a PPC appropriate to location e.g. street scenes, buildings, Churches & environs. [ex Ken Norris] (c.190) Cross Reference: THEMATICS (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

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SCOTTISH ISLANDS P.H. - MIXED COLLECTIONS

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2016

TOWN AND VILLAGE PMKS: A substantial written-up collection, predominantly on Edwardian PPCs, of the Isles of Arran, Cambrae, Colonsay, Islay, Lewis, Luing, Mull, Orkney, Shetland, Sky & St. Kilda, Lochranza, Millport, Port Charlotte, Cullipool, Fionphort, Ulva Ferry & Kyleakin. Fine clear marks inc. thimbles; single rings; double ring; rubbers. Generally inc. a PPC appropriate to location e.g. street scenes, buildings, churches & environs. [ex Ken Norris] (c.88) Cross Reference: THEMATICS (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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OUTER HEBRIDES & ST. KILDA

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2017

ST KILDA PPCs: A small group of cards inc. "The St Kilda Parliament" with 1907 double-ring pmk "DINGWALL/6 AM/JY 20/07", and two unused cards - "Mending a Boat, St Kilda", pub. J R Russell, Edinburgh, and a multi-view card showing St Kilda Bay, Boweray, Fishing St Kilda and Leaving St Kilda. Also, modern cards (4) and a 2005 reproduction of an image from an 1884 album. (8) Cross Reference: PICTURE POSTCARDS (Image) (Image2)

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SHETLAND ISLES & FAIR ISLE

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2018

RARE 1796 M/S "from Lerwick" + "EDINBURGH/SHIP LRE", INGOING MAIL, RARE BLACK KIRKWALL UPP "1", ETC.; 1796 EL from lerwick to Edinburgh with rare manuscript "from Lerwick" on the front along with fair red rare "EDINBURGH/SHIP LRE" also endorsed "From Shetland Per. H.M. Tender", ingoing "Pd 1/1" rate EL ex "SUNDERLAND" (horseshoe), 1815 EL ex London to Kirkwall with tall "Addl/½", v. fine 1827 boxed Lerwick mileage, and unusual 1859 1d Red 'Stars' env. ex Nottingham to Kirkwall (Orkneys) redirected to Lerwick with very rare & very fine black Kirkwall UPP Handstruck "1" (late use) for redirection. Most unusual group. (5 covers)Cross Reference: SHIP LETTERS, UNIFORM 1d POSTAGE PERIOD, ORKNEY ISLANDS, POSTAGE DUE MARKS (Image)

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GREENOCK & ARDRISHAIG STEAMERS, ETC.

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2019

CLYDE & WEST COAST STEAMERS, CALEDONIAN STEAM PACKET CO., MACBRAYNE STEAMERS, NORTHERN ISLES FERRIES, ETC: Four binders and a folder with a well presented and researched collection of Scottish Maritime History & Postal History. Commencing with PPCs depicting 'Lord of the Isles' 1 & 2 inc. 1907 & 1910 PPCs to Lancashire both having the oval R.M.S. "Lord of the Isles" cachet in black or violet. Collection continues with a range of PPCs depicting various Hutcheson/MacBrayne steamers inc. 1900s PPCs with Greenock & Ardrishaig Packet cancels. Various covers and cards relating to modern MacBrayne steamers and a file containing PPCs depicting ships of the P & O service to Orkney & Shetland. A fourth volume contains cards and a few covers relating to Hovercraft Mail, Schools Cruise Ship Service and Holy Loch Submarine Base. An interesting collection. Worth examination. (Few 100s items) Cross Reference: SHIPS/SHIPPING (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

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2020

COLUMBA STEAMER - QV ENVS. & KEVII PPCs: 1879-1908 group mounted on pages inc. 1884 letter on "DAVID MACBRAYNE/OWNER/GLASGOW & HIGHLAND STEAMERS" headed note paper; PPCs of R.M.S. or S.S. Columba (8 - most postally used, 4 of which are David Macbrayne promotional cards) inc. 1903 promotional card to Russia franked 1d red tied by fine large "GREENOCK & ARDRISHAIG PACKET/B/COLUMBA/AU 03/03" double ring cds; plus other duplex and double circle types ds's, and 2 postally used David Macbrayne promotional envs. (17 items) Cross Reference: SCOTLAND (Image)

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