1837 (Apr 24) Entire letter from Private Tuck of the 87th Regt., reporting the visit of the Prince of Wales who was at Gibraltar for over a month recovering from measles; during this time there were field days and parties every day, but after all the trouble the Prince caused (especially in the mess of the 87th) he never so much as left a dollar. Posted to Tuck's sister in London prepaid at the 1d soldiers rate, headed "From Charles John Tuck Private Soldier 87 Regiment No 296" and countersigned, with black "GIBRALTAR / PAID" handstamp and a London datestamp. Also 1758 letter (no address panel) written from H.M.S "Prince" at Gibraltar, reporting the loss of H.M.S "Prince George" at sea due to fire; and 1802 letter written from H.M.S "Essex" at Gibraltar, addressed to "Nath. Dana, watch maker, Providence" (Rhode Is. or Nova Scotia?), privately carried, endorsed "Favd by Mr Spellman". (3). Photo on Page 148. (Image1)
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1886 1/- Gibraltar overprint used, Sperati forgery, signed "Jean de Sperati" in pencil on the reverse, fine. Photo on Page 142. (Image1)
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Lot No: 1094
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1901 King Edward VII essay in the design adopted for the 1903 ½d - 1/- values, a KEVII head applied in the centre, the remainder superbly handpainted in grey, black and Chinese white, the value tablet blank, with perforations drawn in pencil, the stamp sized essay on card, mounted within a thick card surround, lettered "E" and dated "AUGUST 8 1901", 58x79mm. A superb and unique essay from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 164. (Image1)
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1902 King Edward VII Master Die Proof, used for the ½d - 1/- values, in black on white glazed card, stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING" and dated "4 NOV. 02", 92x60mm. A fine and rare Master proof. Photo on Page 158. (Image1)
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Lot No: 1096
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Cat No: 52/5s
1903-11 KEVII Stamps overprinted "SPECIMEN", comprising 1903 2/- - £1, 1906-11 2/- and 4/- (perf faults), the four 1903 high values very fine. S.G. 52/5s, 72/3s. (6). Photo on Page 166. (Image1)
