1839 Mercantile Committee Printed entire headed "the fears of the paper makers and stationers about collecting postage by means of stamps allayed", showing an example of an essay by Charles Whiting in red, black and white, affixed to the address panel on the reverse; a fine, very rare and important document trying to allay the fears of the public regarding the use of postage stamps, believed to be 5 or 6 in private hands. (Image)
Opening GBP 1,800.00
Sold...GBP 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70054
Symbol: H,WWW
Cat No: Collection
1840 1d. black, eight unplated examples, each with good to large margins, five cancelled by red Maltese Cross the other three by black cross; some faults though otherwise and attractive group. (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: 70055
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, three unplated examples tied to small pieces by black crosses; good space fillers. (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70056
Symbol: F
Cat No: Collection
1840 1d. black, unplated selection of 6 covers, comprising singles used on entires (4) each cancelled by red Maltese cross, large entire to Brighton bearing 4 singles each cancelled by red cross and an entire letter to Inveraray bearing strip of 4 NI-NL (cut into at top)each neatly cancelled by black crosses; small faults and creases though a very rare group with the multiples. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70060
Symbol: H
Cat No: 3 AS2f
1840 1d grey black, Pl.1a QK, four good to large margins, extremely fresh and clean appearance, cancelled by a double strike of a Scottish Maltese cross in black which is much scarcer on this plate than the SG cv suggests; immaculately clean back, a vibrant printing giving an exceptionally fine level of detail on this scarce usage (SG £1'100). Note: At time of publication a search on a well know online site and three key UK based dealers of line engraved material for a plate 1a penny blacks with a black Maltese Cross, produced not one single other example, however there were three examples of a brown Maltese Cross readily available - a brown cross on any penny black plate catalogues at £3'000. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70061
Symbol: F
1840 (Nov 20) wrapper sent locally in Sevenoaks with 1840 1d black pl.1a QL tied by a lovely strike of the rare Sevenoaks “deep carmine” cross, listed in Rockoff and Jackson in November 1840, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70064
Symbol: H
1840 1d black pl.1b BF, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the rd Maltese cross; fresh and attractive. (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70065
Symbol: F
1840 (Sep 5) wrapper from Coleraine to Ballymoney (Ireland) with 1840 1d intense black pl.1b BG with close to large margins, tied by red Maltese, fine Irish usage, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70066
Symbol: F
1840 1d black pl.1b CK with watermark inverted, good to large margins, hinged onto entire letter from Rye to Mountfield dated AU. 17.1840, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross, fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70069
Symbol: H
Cat No: 1
1840 1d intense black, Pl.1b HF, four good margins, cancelled by a superbly positioned upright full strike of a crisp red Maltese cross, giving an exceptionally fine appearance; such examples as this which are cleanly struck by a full upright Maltese cross are very rare and command a premium among the discerning collector. (Image)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 450.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70070
Symbol: G
1840 1d black pl.1b IH, good margins all round neatly tied to small piece by good strikes of the red and black Maltese crosses, fine and unusual; cert. Brandon (2021). (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70072
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, LL, Pl. 1b, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a superb upright strike of the Red Maltese cross, Fine and very attractive. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70074
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, pl.2, FL, good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strike of a purple Maltese cross; very rare so fine. Cert B.P.A. (1993). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70082
Symbol: F
1840 (Sep 26) wrapper from Exeter to Bradford with 1840 1d black pl.3 EB, fine to good margins, cancelled by a superb Maltese cross in reddish orange with matching "EXETER / SE 25 1840 / PY POST" hs adjacent plus black "No.8" receiving house hs, very fine and attractive cover, listed in Rockoff and Jackson, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70084
Symbol: H
1840, 1d black pl.3 JA, large margins all round with significant portion of the marginal selvedge and inscription to left, neatly cancelled by a crisp red Maltese cross, very attractive appearance, has small tear in top margin, a corner crease top left and shallow thin, otherwise superb and rare with marginal looking so fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70087
Symbol: C
1840 1d. black, LL, Pl. 3, unused with out gum, large balanced margins all round; some faults otherwise a presentable example, scarce. (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70088
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, RG, Pl. 3, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the Red Maltese cross, Fine and very attractive. (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 450.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70090
Symbol: F
1842 (Feb 15) entire letter from South Petherton to London, bearing 1840 1d. black, pl. 4 , AF, with good to large margins the cover re-addressed to Hastings, bearing 1841 1d. red- brown, OL, (cut into at top), both adhesives having been removed a re hinged into place, neatly tied by fine strikes of the black Maltese cross; small cover faults though a very rare and most attractive mixed franking. Cert Brandon (1999). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,500.00
Sold...GBP 3,200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70097
Symbol: F
1841 (Apr 10) O.H.M.S entire letter from Glasgow to Dunblane, bearing 1840 1d. black, pl. 4 , MG Cut into at top right corner) then re-directed to Inveraray bearing 18411d. red, black pl. 9, QD, (also cut into at right) neatly tied by fine strikes of the black Maltese cross; a very rare and most attractive mixed franking. Cert Brandon (1999). Ex Pickering. (Image)
Opening GBP 2,500.00
Sold...GBP 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70099
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, pl.4, OB, good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strike of a Bright violet Maltese cross; very rare so fine. Cert B.P.A. (1996). (Image)
Opening GBP 4,000.00
Sold...GBP 4,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70102
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, RH, Pl.4, used on entire letter dated 21st Sept. 1840 ( the date stamp on reverse deleted in manuscript scribble) good balanced margins all round and lightly tied by red Maltese cross. (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70109
Symbol: F
1841 (Oct 25) part entire used locally in Manchester, bearing 1841 1d red RK from black plate 5, with good to enormous margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, cancelled by fair strikes of the black and red Maltese cross, a very rare usage, cert. RPS (1976). (Image)
Opening GBP 3,000.00
Sold...GBP 3,400.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70112
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, CA, Pl. 6, good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by a light strike of the red Maltese cross, Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70113
Symbol: F
1840 (Oct 31) entire from Kendal with 1840 1d black pl.6 KA, fine to very good margins, tied to entire by a lovely deep vermilion cross of Kendal, listed in Rockoff and Jackson volume 3 p.432, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70116
Symbol: F
1840 (Nov 8) entire from Norwich to Lancaster with 1840 1d black pl.6 QK, close to large margins, tied to cover by very fine strike of the Norwich deep scarlet MC, despatch on reverse, very fine, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70118
Symbol: C
1840 1d. black, pl.6, TD, a fine mint example from the foot of the sheet showing part inscription "Sheet. Place the" good margins on other sides, large part OG; very rare. Cert Diena (1999) and Brandon (2000). (Image)
Opening GBP 6,000.00
Sold...GBP 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70120
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, Pl. 7, OJ, good margins all round neatly cancelled by a good strike of the distinctive Wotton-under-edge Maltese cross in red, fine and rare. Cert Brandon (2018). (Image)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70126
Symbol: F
1840 (Oct 27) wrapper from Wincanton to Bradford with 1840 1d black pl.8 TF, fine to large margins, tied by a red Maltese cross, fine, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70129
Symbol: H
1840 1d. black, EL, Pl. 10, good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the Black Maltese cross, Fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70133
Symbol: F
1841 (Jun 18) Lettersheet from Cirencester to Little Rissington with 1841 1d red pl.11 HD, close to very good margins, tied by superb Cirencester distinctive Maltese Cross showing the break at lower right, reverse with despatch and Morton-in-Marsh arrival ds, a superb example of this rare MC with only eight covers recorded by R&J, illustrated vol.1 p.74, ex "Mayflower". (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70135
Symbol: L
Forgery: 1840 1d black IK/KL forgery in block of four on piece tied by fake Maltese Crosses, see detailed cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
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)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70022
Symbol: F
Cat No: Collection
1840 (Aug 12) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A139, addressed in the hand of Sir Rowland Hill marked private to "Mr M.B. Peacock General Post office" (the solicitor to the Post Office) and signed at lower left "R Hill" neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, the reverse showing dispatch and delivery ds for Au. 12 and 13 1840, very fine and rare being one of four known, one of which is in the Royal Philatelic collection, also including a very fine Carte de Visit of Rowland hill seated at his desk; cert Karl Louis (2016) erroneously stating three examples known. A major exhibition frontispiece. (Image)
Opening GBP 10,000.00
Sold...GBP 8,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70025
Symbol: F
1840 (Sep 19) 1d Mulready envelope, second series stereo A289, sent from Malborough to London, very fine Maltese Cross not cancelling Britannia (contrary to regulations), revere with crisp despatch and arrival ds, a superb example especially given that envelopes from the second series are all extremely rare. (Image)
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 1,200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70028
Symbol: F
1841 (Feb 3) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A219, sent from Reading to Bracknell cancelled by a superb orange-red Maltese cross of Reading, some creasing and minor soiling, a striking example, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70029
Symbol: F
1842 (Jan 21) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A44, from Cullompton to Exeter, solely cancelled contrary to regulations by the double arc ds, fine and very rare being one of two examples recorded by Rockoff and Jackson used as a date stamp (illustrated in Vol. 3, the other example cancelling a 1d red on cover). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70036
Symbol: F
1840 (May 12) 2d Mulready lettersheet, forme1, stereo a105, sent from Boston to Spalding and cancelled by neat red MC, no datestamps on reverse but dated internally for May 12th 1840, very fine and very rare "May Date", one of only two recorded 2d Mulreadys used on this date, ex "Mayflower". (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70037
Symbol: F
1840 2d Mulready envelope, forme 1 stereo a197, sent from London to Ledbury, beautifully cancelled by a perfectly struck blue "Newington Butts / 2d PAID" receiving office handstamp and a "PAID" tombstone ds, not cancelling Britannia hence contrary to regulations, arrival bs, with a little ink addition to the design by the sender and a note under he backflap which reds "I hope the postman will not steal this letter for the sake of the picture!", a very fine showpiece, ex Mayflower. (Image)
Opening GBP 8,000.00
Sold...GBP 8,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8000
1840 Parliamentary Envelopes
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70009
Symbol: F
Cat No: PE3b
1840 Houses of Parliament 2d black on laid paper, wmk Britannia in crowned circle, setting 2B, sent to Hitchin with red crowned "PAID" datestamp of 30 March 1840 and signed at lower left, fine and extremely rare with only 13 recorded examples (all types) of which many are damaged; cert. RPS (2001), ex "Severn" (DF 2010, sold for €12'000). (Image)
Opening GBP 7,000.00
Sold...GBP 9,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 9000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70010
Symbol: F
1840 (Jul 30) "Par Pro." House of Commons wrapper with original contents, sent from London to Dunfermline neatly cancelled by a crisp London crown "PAID" ds with ms "1d" alongside, Edinburgh transit, contents are a bill for "The more effectual prevention of frauds and abuses committed by Weavers, Sewers and other person", wonderful quality and very rare with original contents. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
1841 1d Red
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 70182
Symbol:
1841 Notice sent by E.S. Lees introducing the new 1d. and 2d. stamps plus two sizes of the Penny Pink envelope overprinted "specimen". The 1d. red-brown lettered GD and the 2d. (from the small trial plate). Clean and very rare so fine. (Image)
