Great Britain and British Commonwealth MULREADY CARICATURES ETC
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 660
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THE JOHN DOYLE "HB" BROADSHEET MULREADY CARICATURE - imprint dated 26 May 1840 large "HB Sketches No.639" (420x295mm on heavy paper. Edge tears, inc. at foot that just affects the outer frame; foxing), published by "Thos. McLean" and drawn by John Doyle (signed by him "HB"), being a political satire of Lord Palmerston (as Britannia!) in the "FOREIGN OFFICE" sending "WAR" to the Orient (c.f. the 1st Opium War in China at this date), etc. Daniel O'Connell & the Duke of Wellington are depicted cheering, while Lord Monteagle & Sir. T. Baring worry! There is even a printed address; "To Mr. John Bull, &c, &c." Largely being sarcastic commentary on the Govt. using a £272,000 PO deficit as an excuse to raise a new £2M tax. Very scarce; Cavendish has sold previous examples for £690 or £500 inc. prem. (Image)
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Sep-09-2021, 08:24:22 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 661
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VERY RARE USE OF SOUTHGATE'S No. 6 'PAPAL' ENVELOPE - 26 June 1840 use of this caricature (faults, inc. splits some reinforced), used to Ipswich on the reverse side with four margin 1d black, OE plate 4, tied by red MX cancel. Very rare used example. Cross Reference: LONDON POSTAL HISTORY, 1840 1d BLACKS, SUFFOLK (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Sep-09-2021, 08:24:44 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 662
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WHITAKER'S ALMANACK - Nov. 1868 Mulready-style env. to Worksop with 1d red tied by London 104 duplex (Dubus type 10, H-rated). Scarce first year use of this advertising 'caricature'. Cross Reference: ADVERTISING COVERS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Sep-09-2021, 08:25:09 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 663
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WHITAKER'S ALMANACK - Dec. 1868 Mulready-style env. (toned) to Maidstone with 1d red tied by London 44 numeral, and with enclosed printed notice advising of a delay to publication of the first edition owing to the resignation of Disraeli and the consequent need to fully include reports of the effect of such in the almanack. Very scarce with the notice. (Image)
Opening GBP 85.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Sep-09-2021, 08:25:31 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 664
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WHITAKER'S ALMANACK - Oct. 1892 Mulready-style env. (minor loss to the flap, minor toning) to 'The British Consul-General, San Domingo, Republic of Dominica' with 2½d jubilee issue tied by ENFIELD squared circle. Unusual use to very scarce destination. Cross Reference: OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ADVERTISING COVERS (Image)
Opening GBP 95.00
Sold...GBP 95.00
Closed..Sep-09-2021, 08:26:02 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 665
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WHITAKER'S ALMANACK - Oct. 1895 Mulready-style env. (flap missing) used in London with 1d lilac tied by fancy geometric cancel.Cross Reference: LONDON POSTAL HISTORY, ADVERTISING COVERS (Image)
