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Sparks Auctions Sale: 30

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
Great Britain Line Engraved Postal History

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 510
Symbol: Cvr

image 1850 Entire from Prince Edward Island to Rugby, mailed from Charlottetown on JUL.4.1850 (rated 1sh Sterling via Halifax), redirected to Rothesay in Rugby on JUL.22 where it arrived on JUL.23, with a One Penny red imperforate added to redirect (plate 97, position LH), cancelled by a numbered grid. Possibly the earliest "stamped" entire from PEI. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 130.00
Sold...C$ 140.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:54:23 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 511
Symbol: Cvr

image 1857 Entire to Boston, United States, mailed from Liverpool on AUG.15.1857 to Boston, with large red "BOSTON / PAID / Br. Pkt." c.d.s. dated AUG.27, with red "5 CENTS" internal charge handstamp. Franked with a 1sh green plate 1 (S.G. 71, £425 on cover) plus a One Penny rose red, tied by numbered grids. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 60.00
Sold...C$ 60.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:55:10 EST
Sold For 60

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 512
Symbol: Cvr

image 1864 Cover to Mauritius, mailed London on FEB.25.1864 to Mauritius via Marseilles, addressed to the Governor, with MAR.29 receiver on back. Franked with a 9d bistre plate 2 (watermark emblems, SG 86, £1,200 on cover) plus a One Penny rose red, with a "4½d" red accountancy handstamp. Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 675.00
Sold...C$ 675.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:55:50 EST
Sold For 675

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 513
Symbol: Cvr

image 1871 Cover Mailed from Malta to Penkridge, a neat green cover mailed on MAR.14.1871 (A25 duplexes), and addressed to Penkridge (via Messina), through Birmingham and arrived Penkridge on MAR.22. Franked with a One Penny rose red pair (plate 125, position PE-PF) and a 6d plate 9 (BC). Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 180.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:56:04 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 514
Symbol: Cvr

image 1871 Cover Mailed from Suez, mailed on JAN.7.1871 to Southampton (JAN.23 receiver), franked with a pair of One Penny rose red plate 106 (position CC-CD) and a 6d mauve plate 9 (position CA wmk spray), all tied by Suez "B02" grids. Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 180.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:56:17 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 515
Symbol: Cvr

image Two Entires Mailed to India, 1859-1860, first was mailed to Calcutta on AUG.23.1859 with Glasgow duplexes, franked with a One Penny rose red (plate 34, position TL) and a vertical pair of 4d rose (large garter wmk) backstamped London AUG.27 and Calcutta SEP.26. Second was mailed to Calcutta on MAR.6.1860 with Exeter duplexes, franked with three One Penny rose reds and a 6d lilac (plate 1, wmk emblems), backstamped London MAR.7 and Calcutta APR.14. Both very fine. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 85.00
Sold...C$ 190.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:56:38 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 516
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Group of Six Entires Mailed to Canada, 1863 to 1875, all written up on pages as per postmarks, rates, routes stamp plates, etc. Note a wide variety of different frankings (only two are franked the same), with accountancy markings, rates, dues, etc. A very nice group and overall very fine. All scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 375.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:57:27 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 517
Symbol: Cvr

image Two Registered Covers to Canada, 1866 to 1875, first was mailed on JAN.6.1866 from LOMBARD STREET / REGISTERED LETTER / A (tombstone in red) to Montreal, franked with a 1sh (plate 4, SG 101, £450 on cover) and two One Penny rose reds (plate 94), arrived Montreal on JAN.23. Second was mailed from Wrexham on DEC.9.1875 (duplex) tto Montreal (DEC.28 carrier marking receiver, early example) through London (DEC.10 different datestamps on front and back), franked with a 6d (plate 9, AJ) and a ½d (plate 15, MQ). Both are very fine. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 220.00
Sold...C$ 220.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:58:17 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 518
Symbol: Cvr

image 1868 Cover Mailed to Switzerland, mailed at Paddington / Spring St. on JUL.23.1868 (duplexes) to Berne, Switzerland (two different JUL.25 receivers on back) and franked with a 9d straw plate 4 (wmk spray, SG 110, £550 on cover) plus a One Penny rose red (plate 92, TE). Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 85.00
Sold...C$ 85.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:59:11 EST
Sold For 85

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 519
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Twelve Entires Mailed to European Countries, a lovely and colourful group, all written up on pages, with many different frankings, rates, routings and postmarks, to countries such as Sweden (x2), Spain, Portugal, France (x2), Holland, Switzerland (x2), Russia, Austria and Belgium (x2). A mostly very fine and desireable group, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 375.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 14:59:25 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 520
Symbol: Cvr

image 1844 Entire with London "4" Maltese Cross, mailed on MAY.8.1844 with Hamilton next day receiver. Plate 44 One Penny imperforate (IA) is cancelled by a fine strike of the scarcest of all the numbered Maltese Crosses. A very late use of this type of postmark, known used until MAY.18.1844. (Image)

S.G. £ 2,000

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 180.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:00:26 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 521
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Numbered Maltese Cross Cancellations on Entires, includes very fine strikes of numbers 1, 5, 6 and 7, all tying One Penny red four margin singles to covers, a nice group, written up on pages. (Image)

S.G. £ 2,000

Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 425.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:01:03 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 522
Symbol: Cvr

image 1842 Entire from Greenock to Edinburgh, mailed Greenock on FEB.11.1842 with Edinburgh FEB.12 receiver. The plate 2 One Penny imperforate (FD) is cancelled by a distinctive Greenock Maltese Cross. (Image)

S.G. £ 500

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:01:30 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 523
Symbol: Cvr

image 1843 Entire from Hawick to Edinburgh, mailed on JUN.10.1843 with next day Edinburgh receiver. Plate 31 One Penny imperforate (BG) is cancelled by a very fine strike of the distinctive damaged Maltese Cross from Hawick. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 140.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:02:03 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 524
Symbol: Cvr

image 1842 Entire from Aberdeen to Epsom, mailed Aberdeen on MAY.13.1842 with five transit backstamps and an Epsom MAY.17 receiver in front. The plate 2 One Penny imperforate (NC) is cancelled by a Maltese Cross. (Image)

S.G. £ 220

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 50.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:02:47 EST
Sold For 50

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 525
Symbol: Cvr

image 1841 Entire from Arbroath, mailed Arbroath Scotland on AUG.18.1841. The plate 5 One Penny imperforate (EE) is cancelled by a distinctive Arbroath Maltese Cross, with only 14 examples recorded by Rockoff & Jackson, as opposed to 50 recorded from Greenock. This is also the earliest date recorded on a 1d red. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 90.00
Sold...C$ 90.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:03:22 EST
Sold For 90

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 526
Symbol: Cvr

image 1842 Entire from Bedale to Berwick, mailed on JAN.12.1842 with JAN.15 receiver. The plate 8 One Penny imperforate pair (with four margins, IC-ID) is cancelled by four strikes of the distinctive Bedale hollow Maltese Cross. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:03:52 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 527
Symbol: Cvr

image 1841 Entire from Fort William to Edinburgh then Redirected, mailed Fort William on JUL.27.1841 with Edinburgh JUL.29 receiver, and plate 8 One Penny imperforate (LE) is cancelled by a typical debris-filled Greenock Maltese Cross. The cover was then re-directed to Perth by affixing a plate 9 (CH), cancelled with Edinburgh Maltese Cross to pay the re-direction fee. Perth receiver dated JUL.29. A scarce two-franking, two postmark cover. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:04:07 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 528
Symbol: Cvr

image 1842 Entire from Brighton to Bristol, mailed on JAN.28.1842 with Bristol JAN.29 receiver. The plate 9 One Penny imperforate (SA) is cancelled by a scarce and distinctive Brighton Maltese Cross. (Image)

S.G. £ 900

Opening C$ 210.00
Sold...C$ 220.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:04:50 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 529
Symbol: Cvr

image 1842 Entire from Coventry to Warwick, mailed on DEC.24.1842 with Warwick DEC.25 receiver on front. The plate 24 One Penny imperforate (BB) is cancelled by a scarce and distinctive Coventry Maltese Cross. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 95.00
Sold...C$ 95.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:05:19 EST
Sold For 95

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 530
Symbol: Cvr

image 1842 Entire from London to Craig, Missent to Maybole, mailed on JUL.12.1842 with Maybole JUL.14 receiver (plus a boxed "MISSENT / TO / MAYBOLE" handstamp on front) and a Ballantrae transit of JUL.15. The plate 23 One Penny imperforate (QD) is cancelled by a London I Maltese Cross. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:05:33 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 531
Symbol: Cvr

image 1842 Entire from Welshpool, mailed on MAY.26.1842 with the plate 24 One Penny imperforate (QJ) is cancelled by a lovely strike of the very rare and distinctive Welshpool Maltese Cross. (Image)

S.G. £ 5,000

Opening C$ 210.00
Sold...C$ 300.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:06:05 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 532
Symbol: Cvr

image Front from Cottingham to London, the plate 24 One Penny imperforate (GB) is cancelled by a cursive "Cottongham / Penny Post" handstamp, as well as a Maltese Cross believed to be from Hull, on it's way to London. The stamp also has a vertical guideline in the top right box and an extension to the bottom right box. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 65.00
Sold...C$ 65.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:06:42 EST
Sold For 65

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 533
Symbol: Cvr

image 1843 Entire from Stirling to Dumbarton, mailed on OCT.30.1843 and arrived on OCT.31. The plate 28 One Penny imperforate (TK) is cancelled by a strike of the Stirling Maltese Cross. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:07:06 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 534
Symbol: Cvr

image 1844 Entire from Cork to Rosscarbery, mailed on JAN.26.1844 with next day receiver. Plate 34 One Penny imperforate (GK) is cancelled by a fine strike of the distinctive Maltese Cross from Cork. Accompanied by a 2011 B.P.A. certificate (Image)

S.G. £ 1,500

Opening C$ 230.00
Sold...C$ 230.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:08:01 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 535
Symbol: Cvr

image 1843 Entire from Dumfries to Edinburgh, mailed on OCT.28.1843 with next day receiver. Plate 31 One Penny imperforate (JH) is cancelled by a fine strike of the distinctive Maltese Cross from Dumfries, introduced in 1843. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 85.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:08:43 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 536
Symbol: Cvr/O
Cat No: Collection

image Group of Three Dublin Maltese Cross Cancelled Items, a plate 36 One Penny red (AC) with very fine strike of Type I, a plate 30 vertical pair of One Penny reds (DK-EK) with two strikes of Type II and an entire mailed from Dublin (Type II) to Bagshot on AUG.16.1843. (Image)

S.G. £ 600

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:08:56 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 537
Symbol: O

image Plate 21 One Penny red with York Maltese Cross Cancel, a perfect strike of this scarce and distinctive postmark, on a four margin single stamp from position CC, with "double C at right" variety. Very fine. (Image)

S.G. £ 800

Opening C$ 475.00
Sold...C$ 475.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:09:22 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 538
Symbol: O

image Tadcaster Maltese Cross on a One Penny Red Imperforate Single, position RD, with four margins, showing part of next stamp at top. Accompanied by a 2010 Royal Philatelic Society certificate. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 95.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:10:36 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 539
Symbol: O

image Plate 35 One Penny red with Kilmarnock Maltese Cross Cancel, a very nice strike of this rare and distinctive postmark, on a four margin single stamp from position BA, very fine. (Image)

S.G. £ 1,700

Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 375.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:11:09 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 540
Symbol: O

image Plate 19 One Penny red with Kelso Maltese Cross Cancel, a fine strike of this scarce and distinctive postmark, on a four margin single stamp from position CK, very fine. (Image)

S.G. £ 800

Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 140.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:12:19 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 541
Symbol: O

image Plate 31 One Penny red with Edinburgh Maltese Cross Cancel, a perfect strike of this distinctive postmark (with small centre), on a four margin single stamp from position TF, very fine. A very nice stamp. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 85.00
Sold...C$ 85.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:13:33 EST
Sold For 85

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 542
Symbol: O

image Plate 33 One Penny red with Belfast Maltese Cross Cancel, a nice strike of this scarce and distinctive postmark, tying a position BL stamp to piece. (Image)

S.G. £ 240

Opening C$ 85.00
Sold...C$ 85.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:14:07 EST
Sold For 85

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 543
Symbol: O

image Plate 37 One Penny red with Norwich Maltese Cross Cancel, a perfect strike of this distinctive postmark, on a four large margined single stamp (with strong Ivory Head) from position OF, extremely fine. A lovely stamp in all respects. (Image)

S.G. £ 550

Opening C$ 230.00
Sold...C$ 230.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:14:42 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 544
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Remainder of the Maltese Cross Cancellation Collection, with 15 entires, each written up on pages describing origin and other attributes of this diverse group of MX postmarks. Overall very nice strikes from Girvan, Edinburgh, Craill, Maidstone, Wick, Dunfermline, Dumfries, Aboyne, Glasgow, Anglesey, Dunbar, Galashiels, Annan and Perth (two types, one being the earliest known of all types). All scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 350.00
Sold...C$ 350.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:15:37 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 545
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Group of Eleven Spoon Type Duplex Cancels, 1854 to 1864, all mounted and written up on quadrille pages (including details on the adhesives), with 8 covers and three pieces, from the towns of Belfast, Bridgenorth, Northampton, Manchester (three different), Reading, Hull (two different types), Bristol and Worchester. Overall very fine strikes on very fine items, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 200.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:15:53 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 546
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Various English and Irish Postmarks, mostly from the 1850s but includes some up to the 1870s, all written up on pages, including write ups on the adhesives, postmarks, etc. There is a total of 25 covers, including such as 1871 London Azemar experimental duplex, two different 1858-59 Charles Rideout experimental machine cancels, 1858-59 sideways duplex from London, Gateshead, Penrith, York, Boston, Hereford, and Folkstone, 1870 Coleraine duplex, 1878 Dublin duplex, 1880 Pateley-Bridge duplex (registered), a nice "Missent to Turnbridge" handstamp, 1860 Kingstown Trollope experimental duplex, and more. Overall very fine group, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 700.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:16:13 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 547
Symbol: Cvr

image 1857 Pearson Hill Experimental Machine Canceller, mailed at London on DEC.22.1857 to Lancaster (next day receiver on back), with a One Penny rose red (QL). This experimental canceller was designed by Pearson Hill (Rowland Hill's son) and is sought after. Very fine. (Image)

S.G. £ 600

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:16:25 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 548
Symbol: Cvr

image Remainder Lot of the Scottish Locals, Postmarks, etc. 1846 to 1867 all written up on quadrille pages, with 28 entires in all. We noted postmarks from Fenwick, Parkhead, Maryhill, Rothesay, Paisley, Bishopton, Carlisle, Ayr, Monkton, Stevenson, a blue Dalmellington, Auchinleck (in blue), Coylton, Milngavie, Annan, Perth (two different experimental duplex), Inverness (two different experimental duplex), Kingussie, Peebles, Stirling (two different experimental duplex), Elgin, Dumbarton, Langholm, Dumphries (two different experimental duplex) and Kincardine (on an OHMS printed matter). Includes double arc c.d.s., duplex, straight line, regular c.d.s., etc, and overall very fine with many scarce or rare items. All scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 1,000

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 1,250.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:17:04 EST
Sold For 1250

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 549
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Greenock Postmarks, 1856 to 1869, with 8 entires, each on written up pages, with a variety of postmarks including dotted duplex (different Types), two scarce experimental duplex from 1856 and 1858, a Greenock roller cancel, etc. Very fine strikes on very clean covers. All scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:17:34 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 550
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Greenock Postmarks, 1856 to 1869, with 4 entires, each on written up pages, with an 1856 experimental duplex on folded printed matter, Dundee c.d.s. in blue on back of a cover which were obliterated by two blue strikes of the Dundee 114 obliterator, an 1873 medical insurance report with a dotted circle duplex cancelling a ½d rose (plate 5) and same duplex used in 1888 on a 1d stationery cover. Overall very fine. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 75.00
Sold...C$ 75.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:18:22 EST
Sold For 75

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 551
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Aberdeen Postmarks, 1856 to 1859, with 3 entires, each on a written up page, with an 1856 experimental duplex, a different experimental duplex from 1857, and an 1859 mourning cover with a straight line OLD ABERDEEN cancelling the stamp, with backstamps of Aberdeen (MAY.8.1859) and Bridge of Allan (same day receiver). Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 150.00
Sold...C$ 150.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:18:42 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 552
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Leith Postmarks, 1855 to 1872, with 4 entires, each on a written up page, with an 1872 cover mailed to Sweden (Leith duplex dated MAY.8.1872), with "2½d" handstamp in red. 1856 experimental duplex, a different experimental duplex from 1855, and another example dated 1856. Overall fine or better. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 140.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:19:05 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 553
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Glasgow Postmarks, 1854 to 1880, with 16 entires (plus a few pieces), each on a written up page, with many rare or scarce postmarks included, noting 1858 boxed CROWN / STREET, boxed OSBORNE / BUILDINGS (on piece), 1854 COWCADDENS straight line and boxed, 1855 Cathcart canceller, 1856 boxed BRIDGE / STREET, 1858 boxed ARGYLE / STREET, rare 1859 "Posted since... Last Night / Glasgow" duplex, 1880 Glasgow "Union Jack" Newspaper Branch very fine strike on a ½d rose (plate 20) on trimmed printed matter, Glasgow c.d.s. and duplex (including one in blue tying a 2d blue adhesive), 1857 experimental duplex on cover and on piece (cover is a "Madelaine Smith" cover, see write up), 1856 boxed FRANKLIN PLACE, and boxed HILLHEAD. A very fine group. (Image)

Est $ 750

Opening C$ 1,150.00
Sold...C$ 1,150.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:19:36 EST
Sold For 1150

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 554
Symbol: Cvr

image 1855 Glasgow Experimental duplex on Cover, dated OCT.19.1855 / H, this is reported to be the earliest known date for this rare duplex, which has less than a dozen copies recorded. Very fine strike. (Image)

Est $ 350

Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 190.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:19:47 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 555
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Edinburgh Local Postmarks, 1854 to 1863, with 12 entires, each on a written up page, with 1863 "131" in bars killer (cover also has a "Mae West" style TOO LATE), 1857 131 roller, also with lined or boxed ANTIGUA ST, CASTLE / STREET, CANONGATE, GRASSMARKET, LONDON STREET, SANDPORT / STREET, CHARLOTTE / PLACE, DUKE STREET, PITT STREET (earliest known postmark for this office, and third earliest of all Scots Locals) and B.MUIREHEAD. A very fine and scarce lot. (Image)

Est $ 350

Opening C$ 525.00
Sold...C$ 500.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:20:19 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 556
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Edinburgh Duplex Postmarks, 1857 to 1880, with 21 entires (plus a few pieces), each on a written up page, with different daters and killers, a good variety of different codes, etc. A great collection for the specialist, overall very fine with choice strikes. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 450.00
Sold...C$ 450.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:20:49 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 557
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Edinburgh Duplex Postmarks, 1858 to 1873, all with "POSTED SINCE ... LAST NIGHT" dater hubs, with 8 entires, each on a written up page, with a few different types, mostly all very fine strikes and ideal for the specialist. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:22:16 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 558
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized Edinburgh Duplex Postmarks, 1863 to 1872, all "Brunswick Star" killers, with 9 entires, each on a written up page and identified by Arnot Types (I, Ia, Ib, IV, IVc, Va, VIa) and including Type V which was used only for 5 days in 1865. A useful group for the specialist, overall very fine. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 1,600.00
Sold...C$ 1,600.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:22:57 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 559
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

image Collection of Specialized "Scots Local" Postmarks, 1856 to 1859, all either boxed, or straight line, with 23 entires (plus a piece), each on a written up page, with KILWINNING, STEVENSON, COYLTONGRETNA, TORPHICHEN, DRYMEN, WELLMEADOW, PORT BANNATYNE, KILCRENNAN, LOCHWINNOCH, NEILSTON, INNERKIPCARRIDALE, HAUGHEAD, ST MARY'S HOLM, UDDINGSTON, BOTHWELL, OLD KILPATRICK, QUEEN / STREET, ST. ROLLOX, PORTLAND / STREET, SAUCHIHALL, GALLOWGATE, BLANTYRE STATION, AND NEWTON MEARNS. Strikes are mostly all choice, and the owner paid on average between £100 and £500 each over several years (£585 for the Haughead, £550 for the Port Bannantyn, for example). A rare opportunity to obtain such a quality and rare collection. All scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 2,000

Opening C$ 800.00
Sold...C$ 2,600.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 15:23:18 EST
Sold For 2600


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