1893-1907 Covers (2) and postcards (6) with "UNITED STATES SEA P.O" duplex cancels (4) and/or postage due handstamps (7), the two 1893-1900 covers cancelled on the S.S "New York" or "St Louis" prior to the establishment of the joint U.S/British service, one with "U.S SEA P.O / T / 3" due mark; the six 1905-07 postcards all with similar due handstamps, one stampless card posted on the S.S "Philadelphia" whilst at Cherbourg with due mark but no other handstamps, the others posted on board (2) or in the USA (3) all franked 2c, four of these charged 3d in England. (8).
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 51
Lot No: 606
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1910-13 Postcards with "UNITED STATES / SEA P.O" duplex cancels, both unusually franked by British stamps, the 1911 card posted on S.S "St Paul" with code "4" duplex applied away from the KEVII ½d which was cancelled the following day by a Southampton Paquebot c.d.s, also handstamped "U.S SEA P.O / T / 4" and "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID", charged 1d at Southampton; the 1913 card posted on S.S "New York" with KGV ½d cancelled by code "1" duplex, a Cherbourg transit c.d.s alongside, charged 1d at Southampton. Very scarce uses of G.B stamps on the U.S Sea P.O. (2). Photo on Page 88. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 607
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1905 Picture postcard of Bermuda with G.B KEVII 1d cancelled "TRANSATLANTIC POST OFFICE PLYMOUTH / 1", applied on the S.S "Philadelphia"; and registered front from Belize franked 2c + 5c, missent with similar Plymouth code "3" c.d.s probably applied on S.S "New York", the address partly obliterated in ink. The rarest of all the Sea Post Office datestamps. (2)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 608
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1906 Picture postcards with "BRITISH SEA POST OFFICE LIVERPOOL" c.d.s, code "1" applied on R.M.S "Baltic", or code "2" applied on R.M.S "Oceanic", the first franked ½d and charged 1d in London, the second franked 1d but with a Photo applied contrary to regulations so endorsed "Due 1d", altered to "Liable to Letter Rate 2d". Also a 1907 cover franked ½d + 1d pair with "BRITISH SEA POST OFFICE / SOUTHAMPTON" code "7" datestamps applied on R.M.S "Oceanic". (3).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 609
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1907 Postcards franked ½d, cancelled by "BRITISH SEA POST OFFICE / SOUTHAMPTON" datestamps, code "2" applied on R.M.S "Teutonic" or code "3" applied on R.M.S "Adriatic", the first with "SPO / T / 6" due mark, the other two with "U.S. SEA P.O / T / 18" due marks, one of these subsequently deleted, no charge collected on any of the cards. Unusual. (3).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 610
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1908-14 Postcards franked ½d or 1d (4) all with "TRANSATLANTIC POST OFFICE" c.d.s, code 3, 4 (2), 5 or 6, one card from Belfast to H.M.S "Cumberland" redirected to Bermuda with a "MISSENT" handstamp alongside the code "4" c.d.s of R.M.S "Oceanic". Two covers posted on R.M.S.P Co. ships with cachets and New York Paquebot c.d.s alongside the stamps which were subsequently cancelled on the Transatlantic P.O, one card to France with 10c postage due stamp for the Poste Restante fee, one card only franked ½d but not charged. (5).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 611
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1910-14 Postcards franked ½d, with "TRANSATLANTIC POST OFFICE" datestamps code 2, 3 or 5 (2), all with "U.S SEA P.O / T" due marks and charged 1d (3) or 2 cents, one card posted on the last voyage of the joint British /U.S service with 29 August 1914 c.d.s applied on R.M.S "Olympic". (4).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 290.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Arundel
Sale No: 51
Lot No: 451
Symbol:
India Letter. 1820 (Apr 6) Entire letter from the Cape of Good Hope to London with fine "ARUNDEL / SHIP LETTER" (S.1) and boxed "INDIA" applied in London, both in black, charged 2/2. Only two examples of this Arundel Ship Letter recorded, both in 1820, this letter unique with the "India" handstamp, illustrated by Robertson. An exceptional India Letter. Photo on Inside Front Cover. (Image1)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 3,400.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 51
Lot No: 452
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India Letter. 1825 (Mar 24) Entire letter from Bombay to London "pr Florentina", landed at Arundel Quay (Littlehampton), backstamped boxed "INDIA LETTER / ARUNDEL" (In.1), rated at 1/8 in Arundel, altered to 1/- in London. Readdressed to Sicily, charged 1/11, with red "ANGLETERRE" and Italian handstamps. A very rare India Letter, just three examples recorded, all on letters from this one voyage of the "Florentina", another of these illustrated by Robertson. Photo on Page 62. (Image1)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Avonmouth & Bristol
Sale No: 51
Lot No: 358
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Avonmouth. 1909 (Dec 15) Cover to Wales posted on the "Port Kingston" with a Jamaica 1d cancelled at Avonmouth, handstamped "SHIP LETTER / AVONMOUTH / BRISTOL", very fine.
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 359
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Avonmouth. 1911 (Feb 8) Cover to Wales bearing Turks & Caicos ¼d strip of four each cancelled at Avonmouth, handstamped "SHIP LETTER / AVONMOUTH / BRISTOL", flap missing and horizontal fold, otherwise fine and very unusual with Turks Is. stamps. Photo on Page 36. (Image1)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 270.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 360
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Avonmouth. 1927 Picture postcard from Santa Marta franked Colombia 4c, and 1929 cover franked Jamaica 1½d, both cancelled at Avonmouth, the postcard with "SHIP LETTER / AVONMOUTH / BRISTOL" and violet "OCEAN MAILS / EX S.S CHANGUINOLA", the cover with violet "OCEAN MAILS / EX S.S CARARE". (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 50.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 361
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Bristol. 1905 Picture postcards of St. Kitts or Jamaica both posted on S.S "Port Kingston" with G.B 1d cancelled at Bristol and handstamped "BRISTOL / SHIP-LETTER". (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 362
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Bristol. 1905-06 Picture postcards bearing G.B ½d or Jamaica ½d cancelled at Bristol, both handstamped "PAQUEBOT" (Hosking 22, earlier than recorded), fine and scarce. (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 95.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 363
Symbol:
Bristol. 1924-38 Covers and cards bearing stamps of G.B (5), Colombia (3), Spain, Barbados (2) or Bermuda, with Bristol Paquebot machines (3, Hosking 27, 31), or cancelled in Bristol and handstamped "PAQUEBOT" (8, six types, H.24/6, 28/30), and a card bearing a ship cachet cancelled in Bristol but without any Paquebot handstamp, eleven with "OCEAN MAILS" and/or named ship cachets. (12).
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Bexhill
Sale No: 51
Lot No: 453
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1806 (May 16) Entire letter from New York to Yorkshire, landed by pilot or ship's boat at Bexhill, handstamped "BEXHILL / 66" with oval "SHIP / (crown) / LETTER" applied in London, charged 1/3 (4d ship letter + 11d inland postage). The only recorded ship letter from Bexhill, illustrated by Robertson. Photo on Page 62. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Booth Line
Sale No: 51
Lot No: 658
Symbol:
Ephemera and Picture Postcards. 1903-c.1950 Picture postcards (76) including five poster type cards with views of Portugal, Spain or France, or for tours "1000 miles up the Amazon"; also advertising brochures and timetables (9), menus (2), 1914 S.S "Hildebrand" Christmas card, 1941 Lloyds Certificate for S.S "Boniface", etc. (94).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 659
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Brazil. 1853-72 Stampless entire letters (3) and an entire, and an entire letter bearing uncancelled 10r and 50r stamps, from Para (4) or Ceara to Portugal (4) or France. Carried on the Paraense, Jerome (2), Lisbonense or Maranhense, the entire to France sent via G.B with London and Liverpool Ship Letter datestamps, the others with 80 (2) or 160 (2) reis charge marks, three with "P. TRANSATLANTICO" c.d.s, the other with disinfection slits and green octagonal "BARCA / DO / PORTO / 10", one with scarce octagonal framed "GRAMPARA". (5).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 660
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Brazil/G.B. 1873-79 Entire letters (2) and an entire from G.B to Lisbon or Brazil despatched on the "Augustine" (2) or "Clarense", franked 6d, 8d (6d + 2d late fee) or 4d sage-green. (3).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 60.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 661
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Brazil. 1878 Cover from Para to Liverpool bearing 100r pair, posted on the Paraense II with the stamps cancelled "466" upon arrival at Liverpool, backstamped black boxed "LIVERPOOL / SHIP" datestamp (S.18) in error, the correct "PAID / LIVERPOOL / SHIP" datestamp (S.19) in red then applied to the front. Very unusual.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 75.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 662
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Brazil. 1885-1939 Covers and cards nearly all from Brazil, one 1894 card cancelled "LIVERPOOL / SHIP" c.d.s in black with a second red strike alongside, covers with the red Liverpool Ship arrival c.d.s (4), others sent on the route to New York via Barbados, also some picture postcards. (29).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 50.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 663
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Barbados. 1895-1916 Covers and cards from Barbados (19) all carried on the Brazil to New York service via Barbados including ½d printed matter rate to Nova Scotia or New Brunswick (3), 1897 cover to Switzerland strangely franked 4¾d, etc. Also 1955-77 covers with various Paquebots (17) and a few postcards. (41).
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Brighton
Sale No: 51
Lot No: 454
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1773 (May 17) Entire letter written at sea, completed five days later at Madeira, addressed to "Mr P.F Dobree at Thos Dobree Esq., Island of Guernsey, to the care of Mr Wm Seward, mercht at Southampton", the reverse endorsed "Forwd by yr most H.S Wm Seward" with a "17/AU" Bishop Mark, the front with an unusually fine strike of the scarce "BRIGHT / HELM / STONE / SHIP LRE" (S.1), rated "In all 7". Minor staining and light vertical and horizontal folds, an early use of this scarce ship letter, unusual on a letter to Guernsey forwarded from Southampton. Photo on Page 62. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 455
Symbol:
1794 (Nov 4) Entire letter from Charleston, South Carolina, to Ilfracombe, handstamped "BRIGHT / HELM / STONE / SHIP LRE" (S.1), vertical fold, upper edge stains and two opening tears; and 1802 (Aug 31) entire letter from Dieppe to Wales with curved "BRIGHTON / SHIP LRE" (S.3, a few letters unclear), interesting contents describing the voyage, Customs officials, and clothing and food in Calais, a little staining. Two scarce ship letters. (2).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 456
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1802 Entire to Edinburgh "p. Charlton" with an unusually fine strike of the scarce curved "BRIGHTON / SHIP LRE" (S.3), London (July 15) and Edinburgh datestamps, charged 4/-. A pencil note by Robertson indicates the entire originated in Trichinopoly. Photo on Page 62. (Image1)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 270.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 457
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1810 Part entire from a Missionary, probably from the Cape of Good Hope, to London endorsed "P. Ship. Governor Haskett Capt. Watton" with scarce oval "SHIP-LETTER / (crown) / BRIGHTON" (S.2), charged 11d. Photo on Page 62. (Image1)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 458
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1814 (Sep 2) Entire letter from La Rochelle containing printed prices current quoting prices for French wines and cereals, from Mons. Kermel, a French merchant trying to re-establish business after the war, to Cobb & Co in Margate with scarce oval "SHIP LETTER / (crown) / BRIGHTON" (S.2), charged 2/4. Horizontal file fold, otherwise fine.
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 459
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1815 (Oct 6) Entire letter from Madras to Edinburgh with a superb "BRIGHTON / SHIP LETTER" (S.4), charged 1/10 with handstruck "Addl / ½". An early exhibition quality strike of this ship letter, unusual from India.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 460
Symbol:
1815-20 Entire letters from France (4) all with "BRIGHTON / SHIP LETTER" (S.4) including a very early and fine strike on 1815 (Sep. 15) entire letter from Dieppe, 1816 printed prices current from Rouen, and an interesting 1820 letter from the owner of Losely House near Guildford concerning the re-letting of the house. Also a fine printed advertising card for "The Prince Regent", Commander Henry Blaber, which sails between Brighton and Dieppe every week, with an illustration of the ship. (5).
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 461
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1820-47 Entire letters (3) and entires (2) with "BRIGHTON / SHIP LETTER" type S.4 (3) or "SHIP LETTER / BRIGHTON" types S.5 or S.7, including 1820 entire marked "2¾oz" and charged 14/8 and entire letter from New York marked "1oz" and charged 5/4. (5).
Opening GBP 200.00
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Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 462
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China. 1837 (Apr 30/May 24) Entire letter from Canton to London "Per Lord Lowther" with a fine "SHIP LETTER / BRIGHTON" (S.5) on the upper flap, charged 1/4. A fine entire letter from China.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 463
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1840 (July 17) Entire letter from Antigua to London endorsed "By Ship Antigua Pkt", reverse with red London c.d.s and "SHIP LETTER / BRIGHTON" (S.5), the only recorded example in red, probably applied at the Ship Letter Office in London. Front with heavy horizontal file fold, otherwise fine.
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 60.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 464
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1843 Entire letters from Tasmania or Cape of Good Hope to London both with "SHIP LETTER / BRIGHTON" (S.5), the Tasmania letter "pr Janet Izal" with large crowned oval "GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN" datestamp; the Cape letter from the Acting Surgeon on H.M Sloop "Lily" at Simons Bay with blurred crown handstamp and crowned oval "GENERAL POST OFFICE / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" datestamp, sent to The Admiralty headed "On Her Majestys Service", unusually delivered free of charge. (2).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 75.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 465
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
New Zealand. 1845 (Oct 2) Entire letter from Mai nui O Mata near Wellington to England, 4d local postage paid with red boxed "PAID AT / WELLINGTON", a fine "SHIP LETTER / BRIGHTON" (S.7) in black. The letter includes mention of the fight at the Bay of Islands and subsequent building of fortifications and a stockade at Hutt, the arrival of soldiers and three men of war. Light file fold, otherwise fine, unusual and scarce from New Zealand. Photo on Page 66. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 466
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India Letters. 1822-28 Entire letters (2) and an entire from Calcutta to London endorsed by the "Jupiter", "Victory" or "Roxburgh Castle", all with Calcutta General Post Office datestamps and boxed "INDIA LETTER BRIGHTON", types In.1, In.1a or In.2 in black, the first marked "1oz" and charged 3/-, all fine. (3).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 467
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India Letters. 1823-41 Entire letters from Galle, Ceylon or from Sydney (with red "POST PAID SHIP LR / SYDNEY" datestamp), and an entire endorsed from a Missionary at Lily Fountain (Natal or Cape, oval "GENERAL POST OFFICE / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" datestamp), all with black boxed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" types In.1 or In.2 (2), all fine. (3).
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 468
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India Letter / Free Frank. 1823 (Feb 24) Entire letter from Bombay to London "p. Duke of Bedford", charged 1/- with boxed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" (In. 2), the address and charge crossed out and readdressed on the reverse as a free frank, very unusual.
Opening GBP 100.00
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Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 469
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India Letter. 1824 (Aug 23) Entire letter from Quilon to London with blue boxed "QUILON / POST PAID", backstamped oval "OUT STATION / MADRAS / SHIPLETTER" datestamp and boxed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" (In.2), repair to flap where seal is torn away and pressed vertical fold, a scarce Indian town handstamp.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 470
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India Letters. 1827 (Oct 25) Entire letter from James Fraser at Camp Ramlee to his wife in London, Calcutta c.d.s and boxed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" (In.2) in black; and 1837 entire probably from India, to London with boxed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" (In.1) in red, probably applied at the Ship Letter Office in London. (2).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 471
Symbol:
India Letter. 1829 Entire from Dinapore to London with Calcutta datestamp, backstamped oval "DINAPORE / POST PAID" and boxed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" (In.2), fine. Photo on Page 62. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 472
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India Letters. 1835-38 Part entire from Sydney and entire from Hobart "Per Galaten", both to London with red boxed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON", types In.1 and In.2, applied at the Ship Letter Office in London, fine and scarce. (2).
Opening GBP 200.00
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 473
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India Letter - Brighton/Weymouth. 1837 (Mar 4) Entire from Sydney to London "Per Florentina", landed at Weymouth in a closed bag and sent to the London Ship Letter Office where it was handstamped with red boxed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" (In.2) in error, overstruck by red boxed "INDIA LETTER / WEYMOUTH" (In.1) with a second strike alongside and matching London c.d.s, marked "1¾oz" and charged 6/2. A remarkable error of port, proving these red India Letter handstamps were applied in London. Photo on Page 66. (Image1)
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Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 474
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India Letter - Brazil. 1838 (Mar 26) Entire letter from Bahia to England with interesting content describing the retaking of the city by local troops, burning of buildings and killing of the rebels, with "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" (In.2), charged 1/3. An unusual origin, presumably carried by a vessel from Australia or the Cape that called at Brazil en route to England
Opening GBP 100.00
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 475
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Packet Letters. 1843 Entire letters from Rio de Janeiro, or Spain (3) to London, all carried on the "Lord Melville" or "Albrecht" Packets from Le Havre to Brighton, all with "BRIGHTON" transit backstamps (June 5/12 or July 3/24/31). Very early items from this Packet service, which began on 1st June 1843 as a result of the Anglo-French Postal Convention signed earlier that year, scarce. (5).
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 476
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Packet Letters. 1843-47 Entire letters (3) and entires (3) from France (5) or Cuba to G.B, all carried on the "Lord Melville" or "Albrecht" Packets from Le Havre to Brighton, all with "BRIGHTON" transit backstamps, two with faint strikes of scarce red "FOREIGN-PAID". Fine and scarce, this Packet service only operated 1843-47. (6).
Opening GBP 250.00
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Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 477
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Packet Letter. 1844 (May 31) Entire from Nantes to London carried by the "Albrecht" Packet from Dieppe to Brighton, with a Brighton datestamp on reverse and an unusually fine strike of the scarce curved "FOREIGN-PAID" in red. Photo on Page 66. (Image1)
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Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 478
Symbol:
Packet Letters. 1844-47 Entire letters from France to USA or Portugal both sent by Packet from Le Havre to Brighton, with "BRIGHTON" backstamps and the very scarce curved "FOREIGN-PAID" in red applied in Brighton (Tabeart M2). The letter to Boston sent on the "Caledonia" with red "SHIP / 6", the letter to Lisbon sent by Packet from Falmouth. (2).
Opening GBP 160.00
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Closed..Oct-26-2022, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 479
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1837 (Mar 13) Entire letter headed with a fine engraving of the Chain Pier at Brighton, posted from Cowes to London. Also an illustrated 1889 dividend warrant for the Brighthelmston Suspension Pier Co. bearing a 1d lilac. The Suspension Pier Co. established in 1822, the Chain Pier being completed in 1834. (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
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Canadian National Steamships
Sale No: 51
Lot No: 664
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c.1928-50 Ephemera, virtually all pre 1940, including advertising brochures and timetables (39), menus (19), passenger lists (4), route map, ships plan, landing cards (2), booklet of Lady Hawkins excursion coupons, etc, (74).
Opening GBP 280.00
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Sale No: 51
Lot No: 665
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1928-88 Covers and cards posted on various ships with cachets and Paquebots (24); 1942 card from Floyd Domina, radio operator on the "Canadian Cruiser", held P.O.W in Marlag and Milag Nord; picture postcards, etc. Also 1937 Canadian Pacific Cruises envelopes used. (56).
