Great Britain 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70136
Symbol: H,WWW
Cat No: Collection
1840 2d. blue, unplated selection of singles (6) and a horizontal pair (horizontal crease at foot) and each cancelled by black crosses with two single examples cancelled by red cross; some with light creases though generally an attractive group. (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70137
Symbol: H
Cat No: Collection
1840 2d. blue, unplated selection of 9 stamps, comprising three pairs (one cancelled by red crosses) and two strips of three showing fair strikes of the black Maltese cross; small faults and some adhesives cut into in places. a scarce group (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70138
Symbol: F
1841 part addressed to Captain JJ Best ....Corfu, bearing three 1840 2d pl.1 horizontal pairs, AA-AB, GE-GF, BE-BF, paying the 1s half ounce rate via Falmouth, each cancelled by red Maltese cross, AA tied by transit mark, the cover re-directed to London and lightly hand stamped "PURIFIE AU LAZARET/MALTE" showing disinfection slits, the adhesives cancelled again in London by good strikes of the black Maltese cross (BE-BF by a neat single central strike contrary to regulations), manuscript charge marks indicating 1/- for return to England, increased to 1'1 on redirection to Gosport, 1'2 redirection to Maidstone and finally to Brighton without charge; reduced on al l sides and reinforced with archival tape, despite the condition a magnificent and unique item; cert BPA (2018). (Image)
Opening GBP 15,000.00
Sold...GBP 19,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 19000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70139
Symbol: H
1840 2d. blue, AD, Pl. 1, good to very large margins all round lightly cancelled by a good strike of the Maltese cross in blue-black leaving a clear profile. A most attractive example. Rare. Cert B.P.A (1977). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70141
Symbol: F
1840 2d blue pl.1 BI, good to very large margins all round, used on entire from Plymouth to Cambridge dated "JY. 26. 1840", neatly tied by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, the contents regarding the family history and bears a lovely adhesive of the family coat of arms; a most attractive cover. Rare. (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 950.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70144
Symbol: H
1840 2d. blue, FC, Pl. 1, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a stunning, virtually upright complete strike of the red Maltese cross; light corner crease and vertical paper wrinkle not affecting the stunning appearance. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70148
Symbol: H
Cat No: 5a
1840 2d blue pl.1 JI, four very good to large margins, inverted watermark variety, fresh crisp printing giving a beautiful appearance, cancelled by a light strike of a red Maltese cross, very rare variety on this the first two penny plate and in such very fine condition it is exceptionally rare; ex Duncan, (SG £6'000). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,400.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70151
Symbol: H
1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, MA-MD horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, each neatly cancelled by a good strike of the "1844" type cancels in black; small scissor cut in the margin between MA and MB in no detracting from the fine appearance of this rare late usage multiple. (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 2,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70156
Symbol: F
1841 (Nov 5) Cover from Bungay to Wymondham, Norfolk, franked with strip of three 2d blue pl.1 PE-PG, tied by ordinary Maltese Crosses, left side of PE and top of PG cut into, otherwise margins all round, a rare 6d franking, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70178
Symbol: H
1840 2d. blue, SK, Pl. 2, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross; very fresh and fine appearance. (Image)
