Great Britain and British Commonwealth 1854 Lithographs
Sale No: 21DG
Lot No: 51253
Symbol: DCE,P
1/2a brownish red from the 1894 lithographic transfer in twelve rows of eight on thin yellowish unwatermarked paper, in horizontal strip of 8, pos.17-24, with "S P E C I M E N" on reverse, very fine (Spence 129). (Image)
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Dec-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 21DG
Lot No: 51261
Symbol: DCE,P
4a brown red and dark blue from the rprints with the Essay Head in 1894 bylithographic transfer with the outer frames of wavy lines and rosettes on yellowish paper, pair from pos.3-4 showing "Arms of Great Britain" watermark, with complete central and lower wavy lines with rosette, light horizontal bend and some toning, fine and scarce with only 10 sheets stated to have been printed on this paper (Spence 62). (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 190.00
Closed..Dec-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 21DG
Lot No: 51262
Symbol: DCE,P
4a brown red and dark blue from the rprints with the Essay Head in 1894 bylithographic transfer with the outer frames of wavy lines and rosettes on yellowish paper, single from pos.12 showing "Arms of Great Britain" watermark, with complete wavy lines on three sides, very fine and scarce with only 10 sheets states to have been printed on this paper (Spence 62). (Image)
Opening GBP 90.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Dec-15-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 21DG
Lot No: 51266
Symbol: F
1855 (Oct 8) Entire from Calcutta to France with four 1854 4a blue & red, head III frame II, franked on both sides and tied by JC type 1 dotted diamond with backflap opening nicely to display all the franking, all with clear margins, one with filing fold crease, endorsed "Per Hindustan", various ms rates, French arrival cds, fine and attractive franking, a desirable cover. (Image)
