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Argyll Etkin Ltd Sale: 47

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
Revenue Stamps
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 523
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image 1872 Unappropriated Die £1.10, £2.10 and £10 die proofs in black on white glazed card, reduced to stamp size, ex Samuel collection. (3). Photo on Page 64. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image1)

Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 190.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 524
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c.1880 Liverpool Oil Cake Trade Association sheet of ten in orange, mint, minor gum toning. Presumably a proof or colour trial, the rarely seen issued stamp being in red. Scarce.

Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 190.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 525
Symbol:

image c.1890 Perforated coloured stamps each with a value on an engine turned background, comprising 1d green, 2d blue, 4d orange, 6d lilac and 1/- green, on thick paper without gum, additional paper attached at the top, each with an R.P.S Certificate (2007) stating "probably an essay for a private savings stamp", very unusual. (5). Photo on Page 60. (Image1)

Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 95.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 95

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 526
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image 1893 Essay for an embossed "Bill or Note" 18/- stamp, the central crown embossed, the remainder superbly handpainted in black, Chinese white and pink wash, on card dated "JULY 14th. 93", initialled and dated "J.P 14.7.93", 68x87mm. A superb and unique essay from De La Rue, ex Ferrari and Samuel collections. Photo on Page 76. (Image1)

Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 420.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 527
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image 1894 Unappropriated Die £10 die proof in black on white card, 60x92mm, dated "14 Jun. 94" and stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING", variously endorsed "R146 S, 12 Mar. 1894 Ordered - Design approved by Lord Roseberry for overprinting for a new 100 Dollar Consular stamp", "1st Wt 21 June 1894" and "See other side", the reverse with the long endorsement "I objected to this design because the middle of the stamp had no fugitive ink & it was precisely where the cancellation would generally fall, JAC", datestamped "16 JUN 94". Six pinholes below the printed design, otherwise a superb and unusual proof, ex Samuel collection. Photo on Page 76. (Image1)

Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 850.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 528
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image c.1900 Handpainted essays for embossed 2d, 6d and 9d "Bill or Note" stamps, in red, grey and Chinese white on tracing paper, each applied to card, 72x92mm, initialled. A few peripheral tone spots, otherwise fine and a unique group from the De La Rue archives, ex Samuel collection. (3). Photo on Page 78. (Image1)

Opening GBP 550.00
Sold...GBP 750.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 529
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image 1901 Essays and Die Proofs of various overprints for use on the unappropriated die revenue stamps, comprising small size hand drawn essays (for use on pence values) in ink and pencil dated "MARCH 19 1901" and matching die proofs in black on glazed card for "PUBLIC / RECORDS", "COMPANIES / REGISTRATION", "COLONIAL OFFICE / SERVICES" and "REGISTER HOUSE / SCOTLAND"; and similar larger size hand drawn essays (for use on shilling & Pound values) with matching die proofs for "BANKRUPTCY", "BOARD OF / AGRICULTURE", "CIVIL / SERVICE", "COMPANIES / REGISTRATION", "DISTRICT AUDIT", "COLONIAL OFFICE / SERVICES", "COMPANIES / WINDING UP", "ESTATE / DUTY", "LAND / REGISTRY", "LAW / COURTS", "PUBLIC / RECORDS" and "REGISTER HOUSE / SCOTLAND" all proofs reduced to stamp size, the essays on tracing paper. Also "SHARE / TRANSFER" small and large size die proofs, both endorsed "168 leads" or "120 leads", stamp sized. A unique group from the De La Rue archives, last offered for sale by Robson Lowe Ltd in September 1976. (16 essays + 18 proofs). Photo on Page 78. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image1)

Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 2,600.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 530
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image Ireland. 1901 Essays and Die Proofs of various overprints for use on the unappropriated die revenue stamps, comprising small size hand drawn essays (for use on pence values) in ink and pencil dated "MARCH 19 1901" and matching die proofs in black on glazed card for "IRELAND / PETTY SESSIONS", "LAND COMMISSION / IRELAND", "COUNTY COURTS / IRELAND", "JUDICATURE / IRELAND" and "RECORDS / IRELAND", and similar larger size hand drawn essays (for use on shilling and Pound values) with matching die proofs for "COUNTY COURTS / IRELAND" "BANKRUPTCY / IRELAND", "IRELAND / PETTY SESSIONS", "JUDICATURE / IRELAND" and "RECORDS / IRELAND", also a piece bearing "Ireland Registration of Deeds" KEVII 2/- strip of three and embossed 10/- and a cut down die proof (central portion only) of an "ADMIRALTY COURT / IRELAND" QV revenue stamp, all proofs stamp sized, the essays on tracing paper. A unique group from the De La Rue archives. (10 essays + 11 proofs). Photo on Page 78. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image1)

Opening GBP 750.00
Sold...GBP 1,700.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 531
Symbol:

image Insurance. c.1901 Piece cut from the De La Rue day book bearing large and small "INSURANCE" duty plate die proofs, each stamp size, endorsed above with the date and number of leads, the larger proof later crossed by a red ink line and the date "15th Nov 20", a unique piece. Photo on Page 78. (Image1)

Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 220.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 532
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image Cheque Stamps. 1902 1d and 2d Embossed cheque stamp die proofs, comprising 1d in vermilion on card, dated "28 JAN. 91", 40x50mm; 2d with uncleared surround in vermilion, initialled, reverse handstamped "BOARD / INLAND REVENUE / 4 APR 1902", 56x50mm; and two 2d proofs in black with partially uncleared surround, both dated "9 APR. 02", stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING" (56x56mm) or "AFTER / HARDENING" (93x60mm). Also 1d vermilion dated "12.80" handstamped "SPECIMEN". A superb group from the De La Rue archives, ex Samuel collection. (5). Photo on Page 76. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image1)

Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 550.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 533
Symbol:

image Medicine Duty. c.1902-07 Proofs in black, comprising large size proofs with uncleared duty plate and without central wording, sheet of three endorsed "3 single stamps" and dated "3 APR 1905", and similar single proofs (3) with check letters/numbers added at the sides; similar large size proofs with duty plate blank (2); similar smaller size proofs with central wording but uncleared duty plates, singles (2) and a sheet of three endorsed "Proof of the 3 single stamps charged July 20.04, not lettered or numbered, Red 9/156"; and very small size 1½d duty plate proof sheet of twenty, dated "19 SEP 1906" and endorsed A. Green D. Book 7/72". Also issued stamps including 1½d Duty (value 1/- and under) mint block of four. (33 proofs + 7 stamps). Photo on Page 56. (Image1)

Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 850.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 534
Symbol:

Consular Service. 1902 KEVII 1d, 3d, 6d, 2/- - 10/-, £2 - £5 on chalky paper overprinted "CANCELLED" type 19, 6d - £50 on ordinary paper overprinted "CANCELLED" type 18, and 2d - 4d on chalky paper overprinted horse-shoe "SPECIMEN" type 17, the 1/- with faults. (26).

Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 190.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 536
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image 1903 "Stock Exchange Stamp Office" seal, essay superbly handpainted in vermilion and Chinese white, embossed central arms, initialled, applied to another piece of thick card, initialled and dated "21/2/3", 89x83mm; and two proof impressions of the seal in vermilion on wove paper, endorsed "Hard 20/3/3", 205x168mm. Also two die proofs in vermilion on piece each inscribed "SEAL" within a circular framed grid device, dated "4 SEP 95" and endorsed "Taken from Soft Die", 57x57mm. A unique group from the De La Rue archives, ex Samuel collection. (3). Photo on Page 78. (Image1)

Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 180.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 537
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

1906 "CONSULAR / SERVICE" overprint proofs printed in six differing colours on separate pieces of tracing paper, each 48x112mm, the vermilion proof endorsed "Colour selected for £50 Con. Service 19.4.06 Mr Bartletts letter". A unique group, ex De La Rue archives (6).

Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 160.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
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