Great Britain and British Commonwealth Falkland Islands
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1040
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1891 (May 20) Cover to London, the 2½d rate paid by 1d brownish claret strip of three, the left stamp diagonally bisected, each tied by a cork obliterator with Falklands Islands c.d.s alongside. Backstamped in London (June 26), carried on S.S "Pentaur" which left for Hamburg on May 21st. Flap missing and seal cut out, otherwise a fine and attractive example of this bisect, officially authorised in January 1891 when the rate to the U.K and Empire was reduced from 4d to 2½d. Photo on Page 156. (Image1)
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1041
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1903 King Edward VII Head Die Proof, die sunk on white wove paper, 40x52mm, dated 1·4·03", fine and scarce. Photo on Page 198. (Image1)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 520
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1042
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Cat No: 43/50s
1904-12 KEVII ½d - 5/- Set of eight overprinted "SPECIMEN", the 3/- without gum, the others all fine mint. S.G. 43/50s, £600. (8). Photo on Page 168. (Image1)