Embossed revenue: 1870 first issue 1d to £5 complete set of 13 proof impressions, cut to shape on white laid paper, offered with 1d, 2d and 3d used cut outs and 1890 bill of lading complete document bearing impression of 1d. A super lot, the proof set extremely rare. (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 2
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Stamp Duty: 1876 2nd issue 1d and 3d Imperforate plate proofs in issued colours on gummed paper, Wmk Crown CA. As McClellan S21/22. (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 3
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Stamp Duty: 1870 wmk CC 1d to 10s set of 11, part o.g., each opt 'SPECIMEN' type D9, with trimmed perfs at top and bottom, of trivial importance as this is a set unique in this form, possibly prepared for the 1872 Kensington exhibition, with five values showing the 'cracked cog' plate variety. A wonderful set, ex Marcus Samuel. McClellan S1/11 (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 4
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Cat No: Collection
Stamp Duty: Extensive mint and used collection, beautifully written up including first issue mint set to 5s, 6d (3) and 3s (2) showing inverted watermarks, a used set to 10s, followed by an extensive study colleciton on 19 pages including plate blocks and multiples, showing positional varieties, plate and current numbers, a mint and used set of the CA 2nd issue, attempted usage on cover and much more not mentioned. A very interesting lot, an exhibit waiting to be built with this as the basis! McClellan S1/24 (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 5939
Lot No: 5
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Cat No: Collection
1870 wmk Crown CC 2d, 4d (2), 6d, 2s in fine mint complete panes of 40, with plate and current numbers in margins, and showing 'Cracked cog' flaw at pos 4/9, also 3s and 4s high values in half panes, (upper and lower respectively), the latter also showing 'cracked cog.' Some separation and creasing, still a highly attractive and scarce group of multiples. (Image)
