POSTAL HISTORY: 1840 entire letter franked by 1d black Plate 1a (HB), with good margins, struck by red MC, backstamped by mark dated MY 7 1840, the second day! Entire partly reduced, still very clean example of a May date usage. RPS Certificate (1987), SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 1,600.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 889
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black, Plate 1a (MC), large even margins, cancelled with light red Maltese Cross. Fine. SG2 (Image)
Opening GBP 110.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 890
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black Plate 1a (RB) four close to good margins, neatly cancelled by red MC, fine. SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 892
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d Black Pl.1b. Superb used good to huge four margin top left hand corner marginal example lettered AA, neatly cancelled by a neat strike of the distinctive Manchester "Fishtail" MC in black. A magnificent example rarely seen so fine. Spec. AS5ub. Ex Mayflower. (Image)
Opening GBP 220.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 893
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black, two fine examples, Plate 1b, lettered AH, with neat light red MC. Other Plate 6, lettered RD with neat red MC. Both with four clear margins, SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 230.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 894
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d Black, Plate 1b, lettered BJ, large part og (few small paper adhesions), four clear margins, BPA cert (2022), fine and attractive, SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 1,700.00
Sold...GBP 2,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 895
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black, plate 1B, lettered GD, lightly cancelled clear of face with red MC, four clear to wide margins, fine attractive stamp, SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 896
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black Pl.1b. Very fine used four margin horizontal pair lettered GH-GI beautifully cancelled by two red MCs. GI showing variety double letter "I". Scarce so fine. Spec. AS5f. 1998 RPS Cert. (Image)
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 897
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black Plate 1b (OL), good to large margins, with trace of marginal inscription at right, struck by neat red MC, very fine. SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 900
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Cat No: 1
1840 1d intense black Plate 2 (EB) four good margins, struck by red MC, fine. SG 1 (Image)
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 901
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Cat No: 2
1840 printed entire letter to Hayle, Cornwall franked by 1d black Plate 2 (ID) tied by Camelford double-arc undated postmark in red, archival fold, mentioned for accuracy's sake, an exceedingly rare and highly important cover with few examples known outside the Royal Collection, an ideal exhibition piece. BPA Certificate (2005) SG 2; Spec A1xb (Image)
Opening GBP 8,000.00
Sold...GBP 8,000.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 903
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black in block of four, plate 4, lettered KF KG LF LG, clear but close margins, cancelled by multiple red MCs, small flaws here and there, (pin hole in lower left stamp, tiny thin on lower right corner), attractive scarce multiple, SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 904
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black Plate 4 (LI) four close to large margins, unused and regummed, small corner crease at lower left, still a very collectable example. SG 2, £12,500 (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 520
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 905
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black, Plate 6 (AL), good to large margins, tied to entire by orange-red Maltese Cross with Hull (20.11) double-ring dispatch alongside, reverse with London (21.11) arrival; minor faults, fine. SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 110.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 906
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d grey-black Plate 6 (TE) four good to large margins, cancelled by part red MC, leaving profile clear, fine. SG 3 (Image)
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 907
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Cat No: 1
1840 1d black Pl.6. Very fine used close to large four margin horizontal strip of three lettered TF-TH, neatly cancelled by red MCs. An attractive and scarce multiple so fine. Spec. AS25. (Image)
Opening GBP 420.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 908
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black Pl.7. Very fine used four margin horizontal strip of four lettered AC-AF, neatly cancelled by red MCs. Trace of light vertical crease on AF, nevertheless a very scarce and attractive multiple. Ex Daisy. (Image)
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 909
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Cat No: 2
1841 outer wrapper sent locally in Edinburgh franked by 1d black Plate 7 (OG) four good margins, tied by black MC, backstamped by MAR 20 W/N 1841 d/s, wrapper reduced, still attractive, with Plate 7 scarce on cover. SG 2 (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 190.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 910
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Cat No: 2wi
1840 1d black Plate 9 (NK) four good to large margins, used by light red MC, variety WMK INVERTED, small thin, otherwise of fine appearance. SG 2wi (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 911
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Cat No: 3
1840 1d grey-black, Plate 11 (EK), showing break in North-East square, good to huge margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and right, cancelled with smudgy black Maltese Cross although clear of the Queen's profile. Fine. SG3 (Image)
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 912
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Cat No: 1/3
1840 1d black used study of plates 1a to 11 neatly written-up in an album comprising eighty-nine examples many with four margins and plated including Plate 9 (2), Plate 10 (7), Plate 11 (3); also 1840 Mulready 1d (4, three unused). Condition very mixed (Image)
Opening GBP 5,000.00
Sold...GBP 5,000.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 913
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black selection comprising plates 1b to 10, all with four margins although a couple close. Mostly fair to good. SG2 (10) (Image)
Opening GBP 420.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 914
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Cat No: 2
1840 1d black unplated selection, up to four margins, cancelled either by red or black MC, with 1d black used on cover addressed to Exeter, mixed condition, useful lot. (12) (Image)
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 915
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Cat No: 2,8
1840 1d black and 1841 red-brown in seven used, matched, positional pairs, including plate 1b 'ND', plate 2 'NF', plate 5 'LJ' (1d black 3 margin), plate 8 'HH', plate 9 'JD', plate 10 'OI' and plate 11 'NF', the 1d blacks are good to fine 4 margins SG 2,8 (14) (Image)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 1,600.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1600
1840 TWO PENCE BLUE
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 916
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Cat No: 6
1840 2d Pale blue Pl.1. Very fine used four margin horizontal pair lettered CI-CJ, each stamp neatly cancelled by a red MC. Most attractive. (Image)
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 917
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Cat No: 5
1840 2d blue, Plate 1 (CK) showing line through 'C', good to large margins, cancelled by black Maltese Cross. Fine. SG5, Spec DS5k (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 918
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Cat No: 6
1840 2d pale blue Plate 1 (DH), four good to very large margins, showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, struck by crisp red MC, very fine. SG 6 (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 919
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Cat No: 5
1840 2d blue, Plate 1 (EC), close to large margins, tied to entire letter addressed to Inverary tied by neat orange-red Maltese Cross, the reverse baring Campbelton (7.1.41) boxed hs; various filing folds leaving the adhesive clear. Fine and attractive. SG5 (Image)
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 920
Symbol:
Cat No: 6
1840 2d Pale blue Pl.1. Very fine used large four margin example lettered OD, neatly tied to a neat envelope by a Dundalk “187“ Irish numeral leaving a clear profile. Sent from Dundalk to Taunton and backstamped by a blue Dundalk dispatch cds for MY.26.1846, a red Dublin transit datestamp for MY.27.1846, and a black Taunton arrival cds for MY.28.1846. Adhesive lifted for inspection and replaced in original position. A lovely example of this scarce cancellation on this issue. Spec. DS6xc. Cat. £5500. 2001 BPA Cert. (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 921
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Cat No: 5
1840 2d blue, plate 1 (QL) 4 margins, cancelled with large part of two Maltese Crosses in red, fine SG 5 (Image)
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 922
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Cat No: 5
1840 2d blue Plate 2 (DF) four good to large margins, cancelled by black MC, fine. SG 5 (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 270.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 270
1d RED COLLECTIONS
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 943
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: Six folders with postal history, mainly imperf and perf 1d reds, each with plate numbers identified and any recorded flaws noted, selected for fine and clear postmarks and cancels, one album with fine advertising flyers and instructional marks etc. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 900.00
Sold...GBP 3,800.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 944
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: Six folders with postal history, mainly imperf and perf 1d reds but there is the odd perfed 2d blue, each with plate numbers identified and any recorded flaws noted, selected for fine and clear postmarks and cancels, some lovely items e.g. vibrant 1862 valentine card with original cover etc. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 2,500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 945
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: Six folders with postal history, mainly imperf and perf 1d reds, each with plate numbers identified and any recorded flaws noted, selected for fine and clear postmarks and cancels, one album with fine advertising envelopes and official mail, e.g. 1851 OHMS to the War Office with special crown receiver etc. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 2,000.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 946
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: postal history in six albums, mainly imperf and perf 1d reds, all plate numbers identified along with recorded flaws, of note better advertising covers, selection of fine Belfast spoon cancels, etc. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 2,100.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 947
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: Six folders with postal history and some pieces, mainly imperf and perf 1d reds, all plate numbers identified along with recorded flaws, of note provincial experimental cancels, multiples on cover to Europe, lovely examples of Brunswick Star cancels etc. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 948
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: postal history in three file boxes, mainly imperf and perf 1d reds but a few uprated with higher denomination issues, most plate numbers identified along with additional cover details, of note: handstamps (e.g. Missent to Worcester), spoon cancels, etc. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 1,400.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 949
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: Seven folders with postal history, mostly imperf 1d reds, each with plate numbers identified and any recorded flaws noted, many with better instructional marks, e.g. "Too Late", "Missent to Devonport" etc. (hundreds) (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 2,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 950
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: Five folders with postal history, imperf and perf 1d reds, each with plate numbers identified and any recorded flaws noted, selected for fine and clear postmarks and cancels, also interesting usages (Missent, Insufficiently Stamped etc). (hundreds) (Image)
Opening GBP 550.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 951
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Cat No: Collection
1d pink postal envelope collection in three binders and loose, including cancelled with Maltese Cross, uprated with 2d blue (perfed), used to destinations abroad, late usage (1940s) etc.
Opening GBP 550.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 952
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Cat No: Collection
Postal history in two file boxes and a stockbook, mainly imperf and perf 1d reds some with multiples to foreign destinations, most plate numbers identified along with additional cover details, of note advertising covers, multiples, spoon cancels, etc. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 953
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: Six folders with postal history, imperf and perf 1d reds, each with plate numbers identified and any recorded flaws noted, selected for fine and clear postmarks and cancels, the odd stamp as well
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 954
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Cat No: Collection
QV- QEII collection of registered envelopes in four folders, mostly fine used, with many interesting destinations, frankings etc., also pre-printed advertising envelopes
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 955
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Cat No: Collection
Remainder of postal stationery collection with unsorted registered envelopes, postcards etc., many better frankings, destinations etc. Contained in file box, two boxes and loose, many better individual items
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 956
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Cat No: Collection
Extensive postal stationery collection with mint and used KGVI - QEII airletters in two folders, including Forces Mail etc. Box with mint and used reply cards. Large selection of mint and used newspaper wrappers, post cards, postal envelopes, we note illustrated post cards, part albino 1d KGV postal envelope, 1892 letter card to India etc.
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 520
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 957
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Postal history in a single file box, mainly imperf and perf 1d reds, many plate numbers identified along with additional details, of note good range of interesting cancels, etc. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 958
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Cat No: Collection
Balance of collection in 1½ cartons, includes box of 19th Century pre-stamp covers, file box with penny reds (imperf and perfed) on cards, many four margined, some modern mint GB with some face value etc.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 959
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Cat No: Collection
PENNY RED COLLECTION: Literature focusing on all aspects of collecting the early QV stamps issues and postal history, contained in two cartons, e.g. Penny Red Stars by G.C. Tonna, The Plating of Alphabet III by Wiggins and Tonna ,a good opportunity for someone looking to immerse themselves in this popular area (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 960
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Cat No: 72 var.
1856 Watermark Emblems, 1s green, 'IMPRIMATUR' on blue glazed paper, large part og. Fine and fresh appearance. SG 72 var, Spec J100 var (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 580.00
Closed..Nov-23-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 580
COLLECTIONS - GB
Sale No: 5938
Lot No: 1245
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Cat No: Collection
1840-1960s mint and used collection housed in two albums. We note 1840 1d (4), 2d blue (2) good range of line-engraved with 1870 ½d Plate 9, 1½d Plate 3, 1847-54 Embossed to 1/- and 6d shades, surface-printed (many with postmark interest), 1867-80 high values to £1 (mix of wmks) 1883-84 to 10/-, 1883-83 £1 (wmk orbs and crowns), 1883-83 lilac & green set, 1887-1900 Jubilees to £1, some Officials, 1902-10 DLR printings to £1 with shades, Somerset House to 10/- with shades, 1911-12 wealth of Downey Heads and shades, 1912-24 wmk simple cypher values to 1/- with shades including ½d deep cobalt-green and 2½d Prussian Blue, well represented range of Seahorses to £1 with DLR printings to 10/-, 1929 PUC £1 black, later KGV and complete KGVI, Postage Dues and album of assorted Booklet panes and Cylinder Blocks, generally fine condition, many accompanied by Certificates, a valuable lot with much potential. (Image)
