1/2a deep red lithographed imitations of the proposed design for the head of Queen Victoria by Capt. Thullier, on yellowish wove paper in horizontal pair, pos.1-2, with "M E N" of "SPECIMEN" on reverse, couple of creases and pinhole clear of designs, fine (Spence 73). (Image)
Opening GBP 220.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71024
Symbol: DCE,P
1/2a black from the 1890 die proofs printed in a row of eight types showing the backgrounds of engraved lines, on yellowish card, pos.4, with full plate margins at top and bottom, very fine (Spence 81). (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71025
Symbol: J,DCE
Essay with crosses in upper corners. 1890 die proofs printed in a row of eight types, each showing the background with engraved lines
Spence 84: 1/2a black on white parchment paper in complete row of eight, vertical bend in between stamps, fine and rare, ex Sir Charles Stewart Wilson (pencil notation on reverse) (Image)
Opening GBP 1,400.00
Sold...GBP 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71026
Symbol: J,DCE
1/2a se-tenant with 1a on lighter yellowish wove paper in three complete panes, in vermilion, blue and black, some minor foxing, a very rare and attractive trio, ex Eugene Klein (his pencil notations on reverse) (Spence 89-91 & 41-43). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,500.00
Sold...GBP 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71027
Symbol: DCE,P
1/2a vermilion, pos.6, in se-tenant vertical pair with 1a vermilion, from the 1854 lithographic transfer taken from the plate and printed in a row of eight with a similar row of the 1a placed 32mm below, on lighter yellowish wove paper, light folds clear of stamps, very fine (Spence 90/42). (Image)
Opening GBP 220.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71028
Symbol: J,DCE
1/2a indigo from the 1889 (Oct) lithographic transfer in four rows of eight, on yellowish wove paper in top left marginal block of ten, pos.1-5/9-13, vertical crease (one in between stamps starting to split), some tone spots, fine (Spence 94). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71029
Symbol: DCE,P
1/2a blue from the 1894(?) lithographic transfer in twelve rows of eight, on thin yellowish unwatermarked paper in strip of eight, pos.57-64, very fine (Spence 98). (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71030
Symbol: DCE,P
1/2a blue from the 1894 lithographic transfer in twelve rows of eight on on thin yellowish unwatermarked paper, in strip of eight, pos.17-24, with reverse showing "S P E CI M E N", very fine (Spence 99). (Image)
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71031
Symbol: J,DCE
1916 (Sep) New impression taken from the 1894 stone in three rows of eight just prior to the defacement of the stone
Spence 113 & 59: 1/2a black on white wove paper in complete pane of 24 se-tenant with 1a black part pane of 16, large hinge remnants along top and bottom on reverse, fine and very rare, with only five made before the defacement and this being the only still in private hands, ex Wilmot Corfield (Image)
Opening GBP 3,000.00
Sold...GBP 4,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71032
Symbol: DCE,P
1a vermilion from the 1854 single lithographic impression of "No 2" in State B (Die II) on yellowish paper, large even margins, very slight and small thin at foot, fine and very scarce (Spence 36). (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: 71033
Symbol: J,DCE
1890(?) Lithographic impression from the plate is state C in four rows of eight, with a row of four impressions of the Two Anna at top
Spence 49: 1a vermilion on yellowish wove paper in block of ten, pos.19-23/27-31, vertical folds and toning (Image)
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71034
Symbol: J,DCE
1a vermilion from the 1890(?) lithographic impression from the plate in state C on yellowish wove paper, in partial pane of 27, stamp 17 with pinhole otherwise fine and scarce (Spence 49). (Image)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71035
Symbol: J,DCE
1894(?) Lithographic impressions printed in two rows of seven
Spence 53: 1a orange-red on yellowish wove paper in block of six, pos.5-7/13-15, with "PEC" of SPECIMEN" on reverse, some minor toning, crease through right pair, fine (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71036
Symbol: J,DCE
4a red and blue reprint with the issued head in 1890 by lithographic transfer in two rows of three impressions (spaced 5mm apart) on yellowish wove paper in complete pane of 6, some bends and heavy toning, scarce (Spence 12). (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71037
Symbol: DCE,P
4a aniline red and blue from the 1891 (Mar) lithographic transfer in six rows of four impressions (printed 4 1/2-5mm with no outer frames) on yellowish paper in pair, pos.3-4, showing upright "Arms of Great Britain" watermark, fine (Spence 23). (Image)
Opening GBP 220.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71038
Symbol: DCE,P
4a red and pale blue from the 1894 lithographic reproduction in four rows of six impressions (printed 2mm apart) on stout yellowish to white paper, pos.1, light wrinkle and small surface abrasion at top (Spence 34). (Image)
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 60.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71039
Symbol: J,DCE
1894 Lithographic transfer in four rows of six impressions, the stamps printed 2 mm apart with inscription amended to "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at foot
Spence 37: 4a vermilion and pale blue on white wove paper in complete sheet of 24, vertical and horizontal folds, fine and scarce (Image)
Opening GBP 900.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71040
Symbol: J,DCE
1894 Lithographic transfer in four rows of six impressions, the stamps printed 2 mm apart with inscription amended to "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at foot
Spence 38: 4a vermilion and dark blue on white wove paper in complete sheet of 24, with "S P E C I M E N" printed on the reverse, heavy vertical creases with a little splitting at top, pencil annotations at top (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71041
Symbol: J,DCE
1894 Lithographic transfer in four rows of six impressions, the stamps printed 2 mm apart with inscription amended to "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at foot
Spence 39: 4a vermilion and pale blue on thin yellowish (almost pelure) paper in complete sheet of 24, pinhole on pos.10, fine and rare (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71042
Symbol: DCE,P
4a brown red and dark blue from the 1894 lithographic reproduction in four rows of six impressions, printed 2mm apart, with inscription amended to "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at foot of the sheet, on thin yellowish (almost pelure) paper, pos.4 top marginal with partial imprint at top, very fine (Spence 41). (Image)
Opening GBP 70.00
Sold...GBP 60.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71043
Symbol: J,DCE
1894 Lithographic transfer in four rows of six impressions, the stamps printed 2 mm apart with inscription amended to "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at foot
Spence 41: 4a Brown red and dark blue on thin yellowish (almost pelure) paper in complete sheet of 24, margins at both sides folded over for display with one showing the most of "J. WHATMA(N 1874)" watermark, fine and rare (Image)
Opening GBP 1,300.00
Sold...GBP 1,400.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71044
Symbol: J,DCE
4a Heads only in black from the 1916 (Sep) reprint lithographic transfer on white wove paper in complete sheet of 24 with each horizontal row defaced with a 150mm line, vertical and horizontal folds, fine and very rare, ex J. A. Spence (Spence 48 var). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,600.00
Sold...GBP 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71045
Symbol: DCE,P
Reprints with the Essay Head. 1890(?) Lithographic transfer without the outer frame of wavy lines and rosettes, in three rows of four, with impressions 18mm apart horizontally and 12 to 12 1/2mm vertically
Spence 55: 4a red and blue on medium white wove paper, pos.4 and pos.7 singles, pos.4 with repaired thin, both with good margin all around (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71046
Symbol: DCE,P
Reprints with the Essay Head. 1890(?) Lithographic transfer without the outer frame of wavy lines and rosettes, in three rows of four, with impressions 18mm apart horizontally and 12 to 12 1/2mm vertically
Spence 57: 4a red and blue on medium white wove paper in pair, pos.1-2, with "SPECIMEN" printed on the reverse of each impression, corner crease clear of designs, fine (Image)
Opening GBP 110.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71047
Symbol: DCE,P
Reprints with the Essay Head. 1894 Lithographic transfer with the outer frames of wavy lines and rosettes, in three rows of four, with "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at the foot of the sheet
Spence 62: 4a brown red and dark blue on yellowish paper in pair, pos.7-8 right marginal, showing partial inscription and "Arms of Great Britain" watermark, very fine and scarce with only 10 sheets states to have been printed on this paper (Image)
Opening GBP 220.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71048
Symbol: DCE,P
Reprints with the Essay Head. 1894 Lithographic transfer with the outer frames of wavy lines and rosettes, in three rows of four, with "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at the foot of the sheet
Spence 64: 4a vermilion and pale blue on yellowish wove paper right marginal pair, pos.7-8, with partial inscription at right and central, lower and right wavy lines, minor handling bends, fine (Image)
Opening GBP 110.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71049
Symbol: J,DCE
1894 Lithographic transfer using the essay head in three rows of four, with outer frames of wavy lines and rosettes, with "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at foot
Spence 64: 4a vermilion and pale blue on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper in sheet of 12, margins reduced, some foxing, thin and central fold (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71050
Symbol: J,DCE
1894 Lithographic transfer using the essay head in three rows of four, with outer frames of wavy lines and rosettes, with "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at foot
Spence 64: 4a vermilion and pale blue on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper in complete sheet of 12, horizontal and vertical folds, fine and scarce (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 950.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71051
Symbol: J,DCE
4a vermilion and pale blue from the 1894 lithographic transfer using the essay head in three rows of four, with outer frames of wavy lines and rosette, on thin yellowish (almost pelure) paper in complete sheet of 12, thin strip of tape along top edge, very fine and scarce (Spence 67). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 950.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71052
Symbol: J,DCE
1894 Lithographic transfer using the essay head in three rows of four, with outer frames of wavy lines and rosettes, with "FACSIMILE COPY - 1894" at foot
Spence 69: 4a brown-red and dark blue on thin yellowish (almost pelure) paper complete sheet of 12, margins folded over at sides with one showing large part "(J.) WHATMAN (1874)" watermark, fine and rare, ex E. A. Smythies (Image)
Opening GBP 1,400.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71053
Symbol: DCE,P
Cat No: Collection
1890 (Dec) die proof taken from the copper plate during Tapling's visit to India, before the plate was defaced: 2a square design (Spence 4), 2a octagonal design (Spence 5), 4a Head die III with surround of wavy lines and rosettes (Spence 7) and head only (Spence 50d) se-tenant in black on white parchment paper, light vertical fold, very fine and very rare, an exhibition showpiece of the 1854 essays and reprints and a spectacular frontispiece for any India collection, ex Spence. (Image)
Opening GBP 2,600.00
Sold...GBP 2,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71054
Symbol: DCE,P
Cat No: Collection
Essays for printing stamps by lithography. 1890 (Dec) die proof taken from the copper plate during Tapling's visit to India, before the plate was defaced: 2a square design (Spence 3), 2a octagonal design (Spence 7), 4a Head die III with surround of wavy lines and rosettes (Spence 8) and head only (Spence 50c) se-tenant in lake on white parchment paper, light toning, fine and extremely rare, an exhibition showpiece of the 1854 essays and reprints and a spectacular frontispiece for any India collection, ex Spence. (Image)
Opening GBP 4,000.00
Sold...GBP 3,800.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71055
Symbol: J,DCE
1890(?) Lithographic transfer of the octagonal design (D2) in a row of four spaced 23 mm apart, above four rows of eight of the 1a
Spence 21: 2a vermilion on yellowish wove paper in row of four se-tenant with 1a (Spence 50) block of 32, each with "Specimen." on reverse, endorsed on reverse "Given to me by Sir Sidney Burrard, Surveyor General", very fine and rare (Image)
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71056
Symbol: J,DCE
1916 (Sep) New impressions taken from the 1890 stone that contained each design in a row of six, by Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd, just prior to the defacement of the stone: 2a square design in black on white wove paper in complete sheet with horizontal row of six, crease at top right corner otherwise very fine, thought to be unique in private hands (Spence 34). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,400.00
Sold...GBP 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-08-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 22DG
Lot No: 71057
Symbol: J,DCE
1916 (Sep) New impressions taken from the 1890 stone that contained each design in a row of six, by Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd, just prior to the defacement of the stone
Spence 35: 2a octagonal design in black on white wove paper in complete sheet with horizontal row of six, crease at top right corner otherwise very fine, thought to be unique in private hands (Image)
