Great Britain and British Commonwealth 1840 1d BLACKS
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1275
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1d BLACK PERIOD "TO ALL POSTMASTERS" P.O. "TREBLE POSTAGE" CHARGES NOTICE SENT BY POST; Original "July 1840" P.O. Notice "No. 5. 1840" "TO ALL POSTMASTERS" ("By Command, W.J. MABERLY"; overall toning but sound and not overly large (c.12ins. x 8½ins.) ref. the "Treble Postage" charges to be made for any newspapers sent (at the special 1d rate) by post if anything was written on them apart from the address. This example has been sent through the post folded as a letter on 4 Aug. 1840 from London to the "Sub Post[maste]r of Great Bedwin" and is endorsed "O.H.M.S. W. Barth" and "G.P.O." on the front, as the result of which it has a fine red London crowned "PAID" Official Mail cds. Only a very small number of 1840 P.O. Notices have survived and very few in private hands; examples sent by post are the rarest of all. Important Exhibition Item.Cross Reference: POST OFFICE ACTS/NOTICES, POSTAGE DUE MARKS (Image)
Opening GBP 340.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1276
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PLATES 1a TO 11 with plate 1a FG cancelled in red; plate 1b HD lightly cancelled in red, wide margins; plate 2 BL crisply cancelled in black; plate 3 OJ cancelled in red leaving profile clear; plate 4 JG crisply cancelled in red; plate 5 RD cancelled in red; plate 6 DL lightly cancelled in red; plate 7 OF cancelled in black; plate 8 BA cancelled in red leaving profile clear; plate 9 EE cancelled in red; plate 10 EG (vertical crease) cancelled in black; and plate 11 OL cancelled in black, close but clear at top. All with four margins. (12) (Image)
Opening GBP 850.00
Sold...GBP 1,600.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1277
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Cat No: Collection
GROUP OF THREE INCLUDING plate 5 OH cancelled with red MX leaving corner letters clear. Clear to wide margins. Also a plate 8 (ED) three margin (cut into bottom left) example with heavy cancellation and a three-margin plate 1b (RI), no bottom margin, on EL Oban to Inverary. (3) Cross Reference: SCOTTISH INTEREST (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1278
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UNPLATED TRIO ON COVERS: 16 Dec 1840 EL from Darlington to Ashby-de-la-Zouch bearing a single three margined 1d GA with red MX cancellation; 25 Feb 1841 EL from Hull to Selby bearing s single three margined 1d HI worn impression cancelled with two clear strikes of the MX; 2 Oct 1840 EL to Hull with close to good margined 1d QK with red MX cancellation. (3 covers) (Image)
Opening GBP 110.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1279
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PLATE 1a LA an exceptional four margined example cancelled with a red MX to leave profile clear. (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1280
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PLATE 1a FH worn impression, a magnificent four margined example with neat red MX leaving profile clear. (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1281
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PLATE 1a IA good to wide margins, horizontal crease, corner letters visible. Also plate 7 IF with four good margins. Both with red MX cancellations. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1282
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PLATE 1a OD good to wide margins, cancelled with a red MX. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1283
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PLATE 1a RD grey black worn impression with red MX cancellation. Good even margins. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 85.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1284
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PLATE 1a CH a fine four margined early impression example with red MX leaving profile and corner letters clear. (Image)
Opening GBP 65.00
Sold...GBP 90.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1286
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PLATE 1b IC & OI: IC lightly cancelled with red MX, with clear to good margins and very good profile. OI lightly cancelled with red MX with characteristic 2nd state re-entry of "O" with dot to right, lower left weak square and lower right frame extension. SG AS6e. (2) (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1287
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PLATE 1b RC an exceptional wide margined example with almost complete red MX cancellation leaving corner letters clear. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1289
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PLATE 1b GC re-entry, an attractive wide margined example with crisply struck red MX cancellation. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 95.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1290
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PLATE 1b JE good margins, neatly cancelled with a red MX. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1291
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PLATE 1b NB deep red upright MX cancellation. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1292
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PLATE 1b NG re-entry and retouched "N" with almost complete central upright black MX leaving corner letters clear. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1293
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PLATE 1b NH retouched "N" with almost complete central black MX cancellation leaving corner letters clear. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 90.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1294
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PLATE 1b SC & PLATE 6 SD both cancelled in red. SC shaved at upper left and just clear below "C" square. SD with three good margins, just clear below "D" square. (2) (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1295
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PLATE 1b SK very lightly cancelled in red. Good margins. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1296
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PLATE 1b RB crisply cancelled with a black MX leaving corner letters clear. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 85.00
Sold...GBP 90.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1297
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PLATE 1b QA clearly showing double "Q" variety. Good margins, neatly cancelled with a red MX leaving letter squares clear. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1298
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PLATE 1b DK a neatly cancelled four margined example. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 85.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1299
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PLATE 1b IB used on Aug. 1840 EL ex Elgin to Buryhead cancelled and just tied with a red MX leaving corner letters clear. Narrow to wide margins but cut into top left. [ex Don Hilditch]. Cross Reference: MORAYSHIRE (Image)
Opening GBP 85.00
Sold...GBP 95.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1300
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PLATE 1b AK good margins on all sides, lightly cancelled with a red brown MX leaving corner letters clear. (Image)
Opening GBP 65.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1301
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PLATE 1b QB lightly cancelled with a red MX. Good margins on all sides. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 65.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1302
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PLATE 1b QE lightly cancelled with a red MX leaving corner letters clear. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1304
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PLATE 1b ND retouched check letter "N", neatly cancelled in red leaving corner letters clear. Close to wide margins. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 65.00
Sold...GBP 70.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1306
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PLATE 1b GH lightly cancelled with a red MX. Good margins. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 65.00
Sold...GBP 70.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1307
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PLATE 1b FF lightly cancelled with a red MX. Good margins on all sides. (Image)
Opening GBP 65.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1308
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PLATE 1b OC lightly cancelled with a red MX. Three good margins, close but clear at left. (Image)
Opening GBP 50.00
Sold...GBP 90.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1310
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PLATE 2 - RC - ON MAY DATE COVER - 23 May 1840 E to Wick with near four margin 1d black (fault at left) tied by red MX, Edinburgh cds across the flap. SG £2500. Cross Reference: SCOTLAND (Image)
Opening GBP 190.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1311
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PLATE 2 DG (double D variety) used on Sept. 1840 EL to Inverness with red "PORTREE" hs adjacent (endorsed 'O.H.M.S.', listing jurors for court service), neatly cancelled with a red MX leaving corner letters clear. Narrow to wide margins and fine. An exceptional example of this variety. SG Spec. AS17d £400. Cross Reference: INNER HEBRIDES, ARRAN, BUTE, ETC. (Image)
Opening GBP 170.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1312
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PLATE 2 DA tied by red MX to EL from Gloucester to Ludlow, close to good margins. Also unplated NL tied by a centrally struck black MX to 5 May 1841 E from Braintree to Dunmow, clear to good margins. Plus EK four margins, on E from Dursley to Bath forwarded with ms "1" to Worthing. A good trio. (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1313
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PLATE 2 SB ON "TOO LATE" EL: 14 Nov 1840 EL from Burton Upon Trent to Overseal bearing very close to wide margined 1d black plate 2 SB lightly cancelled with a red MX with matching "Too Late" hs alongside. (Image)
Opening GBP 85.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1314
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PLATE 2 OE used on Oct. 1840 EL ex Elgin (West Brewery receipt) tied with a red MX leaving corner letters clear. Narrow margins but cut into bottom left. [ex Don Hilditch]. Cross Reference: MORAYSHIRE (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 90.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1315
Symbol:
PLATE 2 SF lightly cancelled with a central red MX leaving corner letters clear. Clear margins. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 85.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1317
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PLATE 2 EC good margins on all sides, cancelled with a black MX. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 85.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1318
Symbol:
PLATE 2 SL lightly cancelled with a red MX. Good margins. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 75.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1319
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PLATE 2 OB good margins, neatly cancelled with a red MX. Fine. (Image)
PLATE 2 HH a good four margined example cancelled with a red MX to leave corner letters clear. (Image)
Opening GBP 65.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1323
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PLATE 3 - SE - ON MAY DATE COVER - 25 May 1840 env. to Richmond with four margin 1d black just tied in red, London ds (2) on the back. SG £2000. Cross Reference: LONDON POSTAL HISTORY (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1324
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PLATE 3 - OD - ON TAXED COVER: 7 Jan. 1841 part EL to London with three margin 1d black, tied in red with double-ring "MORE/TO/PAY" & '2' alongside. London receiving cds on back. Cross Reference: POST OFFICE ACTS/NOTICES (Image)
Opening GBP 95.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1325
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PLATE 3 JD: Good 4-margin example cancelled with crisp red MX on 3 Aug. 1840 E ex Bradford Yorks to Eccleshill. Shows characteristic guideline through value and extension on lower right base line. Cross Reference: YORKSHIRE (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1326
Symbol:
PLATE 3 OE an intense black shade with red brown MX cancellation. Good even margins. Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1327
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PLATE 3 OJ: An intense shade cancelled with a contrasting complete deep red MX, cut along frame on all sides used on 2 June 1840 part EL from Weedon to London. Most attractive. Note:The partial contents give a brief insight into the harshness of army life. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1328
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PLATE 4 EF: A wide margined example used on 22 July 1840 EL from Bolton to Milnthorpe with a fine red MX. Some faults to EL but a very collectable example. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1329
Symbol:
PLATE 4 KC clear to good margins, cancelled with a red MX leaving corner letters clear. Also plate 6 KA wide margins, central black MX. Horizontal crease but of good appearance. (2) (Image)
Opening GBP 95.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1330
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PLATE 4 KL an exceptional example with wide margins, neatly cancelled in black to leave corner letters clear. (Image)
Opening GBP 95.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1331
Symbol:
PLATE 4 CF good margins, lightly cancelled with a red MX, vertical rub. Also plate 7 CJ lightly cancelled with a red MX. Fine. (2) (Image)
