Great Britain and British Commonwealth The "Quercus" Collection May Dates
Sale No: 21JG
Lot No: 70000
Symbol: GBP
May Dates. MAY 8th: 1840 1d Black pl.1a DH, good even margins, tied to 1840 (May 8) entire from London to Folkestone tied by crisp red Maltese Cross on the third day of usage, top backflap with crisp and clear London Charing Cross "MC" ds which opens nicely to display, a superb example and of this scarce "May Date". (Image)
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 21JG
Lot No: 70001
Symbol: GBP
May 13th: 1840 1d Black pl.1a FA, very good even margins, tied to 1840 (May 13) wrapper from Lynn to Kirkaldy by crisp orange-red MC, placed contrary to regulations at the lower left of the cover with clear Lynn MY 13 / 1840 despatch cds above, reverse with London MY 14 and Edinburgh MY 15 ds, very fine and scarce "May Date" cover, especially so fresh (SG from £3'250). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Jun-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 21JG
Lot No: 70005
Symbol: GBP
May 28th: 1840 1d Grey-Black pl.1a OD, fine to very good margins, tied to 1840 (May 28) entire by crisp and vivid red Maltese Cross, with "T. P/ Edgeware Rd" hs adjacent, reverse with clear London ds, very fine and highly attractive cover. (Image)