BRIGHTON & WORTHING - ILLUSTRATED LETTERHEAD PAIR: An 1840 EL (minor faults) to Cheltenham, written on a lettersheet headed with a detailed engraving of "BRIGHTON CHAIN PIER & PROMENADE" inscribed "Published by W. Leppard, East Street"; and a letter posted to Oxford (with original small env.) on illustrated writing paper with a detailed engraving of the front at Worthing from the sea (no inscription). Both in excellent condition. Cross Reference: SUSSEX (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
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Lot No: 169
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BRIGHTON - ILLUSTRATED LETTERHEAD: An 1842 EL (minor faults) ex Brighton to France, written on a lettersheet headed with a detailed engraving of "ST. PETER'S CHURCH_BRIGHTON/(and view of E. Hildyard's Family Hotel, 'The Richmond')" inscribed "Pubd. Jany. 1st 1842, by W.H. Mason, 81 King's Road, Brighton. / G. Earp, Junr. delt." In excellent condition. Cross Reference: SUSSEX (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
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Sale No: 844
Lot No: 170
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RYDE - ILLUSTRATED LETTERHEAD: An 1849 EL ex Chichester to Ireland franked with a 2-margin 1d red tied by a "190" barred numeral, written on a lettersheet headed with a detailed engraving of "Ryde Pier, Isle of Wight" inscribed "London, J. Harwood, 26 Fenchurch Street / No. 603. Oct. 1st 1846." In excellent condition. [ex Frank Staff].Cross Reference: ISLE OF WIGHT (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
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Lot No: 171
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MARITIME EPHEMERA: A box file containing a wide array of material inc. an attractive & colourful "STATE LINE FOR EUROPE" agents advertising card (glue dabs on back but readable); an 1847 leaflet outlining the "Rules & Regulations of the Maryport Steam Tug RAMBLER"; a 1774 account of revenue & expenses for the transportation of coal from Sunderland to London; an 1890 poster advertising mail carriage on the INMAN LINE; a 1778 document for the hiring of an indented crewman for a Durham coastal vessel; an Act of Parliament of 1824 regarding the repair of turnpike roads; plus a certificate of discharge, a permit for traveller, payment receipts, engravings of ships (some from the London Illustrated News & similar), souvenir books, postcards of ships (particularly Cunard vessels, some in silk), bills of lading, passenger lists, guide books, menus, a bundle of shipping company letterheads, etc. All in good to excellent condition. (90 items) (Image)
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Lot No: 172
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GENERAL MARITIME EPHEMERA: A very large A2-sized padded album with plastic pockets and 2 packets containing a wide array of material inc. "Royal Mail Steam Packet Company" 1920s & 1930s share certificates; a 1931 anchor testing certificate; a very colourful & ornate 1880 retirement certificate for "The Harbour Master of the Port of Liverpool" (spotting around edges); an 1824 "CUSTOMS LIVERPOOL/BILL OF ENTRY" (fragile but intact); a 1911 "HARRISON LINE" bill of lading for "Postage Envelopes" to the Colony of Jamaica & a 1912 "Royal Mail Steam Packet Company" bill of lading for "Postage & Revenue Stamps" for the Cayman Islands; various Cayman Islands Colonial reports for 1911-16, and an Act of Parliament of 1863; and steamship liners passenger lists, guide books, etc. All in good to excellent condition. (57 items) (Image)
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MISCELLANEOUS SMALL COLLECTIONS
Sale No: 844
Lot No: 6
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EARLY MISCELLANY OF FRENCH MILITARY MAIL, 18th C. DOCUMENTS, CINDERELLAS, ETC., PLUS PALESTINE & MODERN ANTIGUA/BARBUDA: Group including packet of pre-Revolutionary documents, nearly all 1700s with different fiscal cachets, mostly emanating from Amiens; binder containing c.45 modern assorted Military Courier letters plus Franchise Militaire & Gendarmerie items; unmounted mint sheet of 20 "Exportation Qualité Reglémentée" labels for eggs, scarce in unused sheet format. Also 1944/45 Charity/Semi Postal issue for War Victims, set of 5 colours in unmounted mint, dated imprint strips of 5 (total 25 stamps). Y & T 32/34 & 37/38 (€235). Not listed in SG. Lot also inc. a small stock book with duplicated accumulation of mostly used 1920s/30s Palestine issues (Dome of the Rock types) to 500m value plus P. Dues (approx. 650 assorted values). Also Antigua & Barbuda 1986 "Mushrooms" 3 values in mint blocks of 10 inc. unissued $3 & $4 values with value error, being inscribed "3$" & "4$". (c.680 stamps & qty covers, etc.) Cross Reference: FRANCE, ANTIGUA - BARBUDA, PALESTINE (Image)
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Lot No: 7
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WORLDWIDE ASSORTMENT in three pocket books & small stock book. Mostly early issues inc. QV Mauritius, Lagos, Bahamas, early Italian States, Guatemala with errors/varieties, early Germany, etc. Forgeries abound, but some good, genuine material present. (Few 100s) Cross Reference: ITALIAN STATES, MAURITIUS (Image)
Opening GBP 110.00
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PICTURE POSTCARDS
Sale No: 844
Lot No: 175
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CRICKET - REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF COUNTY TEAM CARDS; 1903-81 mainly unused collection of postcards depicting county cricket teams with Derbyshire (2), Essex (3), Gloucester (5), Hampshire (3), Kent (19), Lancashire (11), Leicestershire (3), Middlesex (4), Notts (4), Somerset (4), Surrey (16, inc one signed by J Hobbs), Sussex (6), Warwickshire (2), Worcestershire (1) and Yorkshire (14). 16 with plain backs and a good number of photographic types. A fine lot. (97 cards). (Image)
Opening GBP 340.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
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Sale No: 844
Lot No: 176
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THE LIFE AND WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS: Four well-filled Rob Roy postcard albums containing a detailed thematic collection of all things Robert Burns related. Comprising well-presented albums containing Dumfries PPCs (27); Portraits (36); PPCs illustrating Burns's works (72); humourous cards (36); Burns Cottage as photographed by many different publishers 1900s-1930s (c.75, apparently all different); the interior of the cottage (24); Alloway's auld haunted Kirk (15); Auld Brig o' Doon (36); Burns Monument, Alloway (47); the Brigs o'Ayr (22); etc. Lot also includes Poosie Nancie's and Mauchline, Tarbolton, the Monument, Kilmarnock; Statues and Mausoleum; and other Ayrshire scenes. One album is devoted to modern cards. All cards are in good or better condition, mostly unused and the majority are from 1900s - 1920s. A wonderful homage to a national hero. (c.1000 cards) Cross Reference: THEMATICS (Image)
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Lot No: 177
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PASSENGER LINERS, MERCHANT SHIPS, FERRIES & PADDLE STEAMERS: A well-filled binder containing a wide variety of ships on PPCs loosely arranged by shipping line (White Star Line, Cunard, P&O etc) or type. E.g. 'R.M.S. Titanic' (2, one printed in Germany, other Beagle Series), 'M.V. Britannic', 'S.S. Cedric & Celtic', 'R.M.S. Lusitania', 'R.M.S. Mauretania' (1906 & 1938), 'S.S. Ivernia', 'S.S. Kaisir-I-Hind', 'R.M.S. Mantua' and 'S.S. Ranpura', M.V. 'Empire Windrush' and many more; Railway Steamers, Steamers operating out of Holyhead and Stranraer Excursion steamers, Paddle Steamers e.g. 'P.S.Devonia' (abandoned after damage at Dunkirk) etc., also inc. a small group of ships in distress or stranded, a few port/dockyard scenes and the Royal Sovereign Lightship. Condition ranges from fair to fine. Lot also includes two cards published by Rembrandt, part of a limited series signed by descendants of key people associated with the 'R.M.S. Titanic' (Don Smith) & 'R.M.S. Carpathia' (Margaret E Howman). (c.150 cards) Cross Reference: SHIPS/SHIPPING, MILITARY (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Jun-21-2022, 03:00:00 EST
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Lot No: 179
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COLLECTION OF USED EUROPEAN POSTCARDS; 1897-c1938 used collection of cards with a good number of photographic types, with examples of Austria used abroad, Belgium & Congo, France & Colonies, Germany, Iceland, Italy & Colonies, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Portugal Russia, Sweden & Switzerland. A fine lot. (200 cards) (Image)
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Sold...GBP 260.00
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Lot No: 181
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N.W. SCOTLAND 1900s-1940s: Argyllshire (c.60), Inverness-shire (c.30), Ross & Cromarty (c.15), West coast Islands (c.20). Wide range of scenic views inc. many loch, river and coastal scenes, majority B&W or R.P. Wide range of publishers inc. many local photographers. Mixed condition but generally good with the majority unposted. (c. 125 cards) Cross Reference: SCOTTISH INTEREST (Image)
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Lot No: 185
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CUMBERLAND & WESTMORELAND: Two well-filled Royal Mail postcard binders containing a wide range of mostly B&W or RP PPCs 1900s - 1950s (a few later). Tourist views are well represented but are interspersed with images from 'off the beaten track' e.g. Serpentine Woods, Kendal; War memorial, Alston; Newby Bridge; Gilsland and other villages; interiors of churches; a few post offices etc. The large number of RP cards adds to the appeal. (c.550 cards) Cross Reference: CUMBERLAND, WESTMORLAND (Image)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Jun-21-2022, 03:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 844
Lot No: 187
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NORTH YORK MOORS BY S. SMITH OF PICKERING: Part-filled album containing mostly-unused 1920s-1940s B&W real photographic PPCs of settlements and scenic views in the North York Moors inc. Levisham (6), Lockton (6), Stape (2), Saltersgate (4), Newton Dale (4), Cropton (3), Rosedale & Rosedale Abbey (10), Lastingham (2), & Hutton-le-Hole (4). Also cards (4, not identified as S. Smith) of early 1900s family groups reproduced as postcards probably in the 1940s. Generally good condition. (45 cards in total) Cross Reference: YORKSHIRE (Image)
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Lot No: 188
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NORTH YORK MOORS PUBLISHED BY HAYES OF YORK: Part-filled album containing 1910s-1930s RP and B&W (one in colour) PPCs of scenic views of the N. York Moors, inc. areas around Cropton (8), Lastingham (19), Hutton-le-Hole (16), Rosedale (3), Kirbymoorside (3), Farndale (10), Gillamoor (3), Bransdale (3), Kelby (2),etc. Mostly unused postally so condition good to fine. (73 cards) Cross Reference: YORKSHIRE (Image)
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Lot No: 189
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PHOTOGRAPHIC CARDS OF WHITBY AREA (J. T. ROSS SERIES) & SCARBOROUGH: Album containing RP cards 1900s-1940s showing a variety of subjects. The Ross cards (48) inc. Whitby Abbey and other churches, storm scenes, Goathland, the Roman road, Rigg Mill, Runswick, etc. Scarborough cards (52) by various photographers inc. Scottish Fisher Girls At Work, The Lifeboat Queensbury 2 or 3, ships and fishing fleet, detailed beach scenes and scenic views, Sopwith seaplane 1913, Buildings destroyed by German air raid 1914, 1911 army camp on the racecourse, etc. Condition of the Whitby (Ross) cards is mixed but the Scarborough cards are generally good or better. Lot also includes a copy of Ross, Photographer, Whitby. The life and work of a Yorkshire artist by C Bullamore in excellent condition, signed by the author. (100 cards and a book) Cross Reference: YORKSHIRE (Image)
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Lot No: 192
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SUSSEX - c1895-1910 mostly Sussex range, mostly on pages and inc. some real photos, many showing local Post Offices inc. Alfold, Ditchling, Ewhurst, Ferring, Horsham, Milland, Nutbourne, Rogate, Warninglid, Westbourne, West Grinstead, and other Sussex scenes. (c110) Cross Reference: SUSSEX (Image)
Opening GBP 65.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
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Lot No: 193
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BRIGHTON AND THE SUSSEX COAST: Two well-filled binders containing a wide variety of cards from the early 1900s - 1950s (a few later plus some photographs). B&W, colour and RP local views, street scenes, promenades and scenic views of towns and villages along the Sussex coastal strip. Brighton, Worthing, Bognor and Arundel well represented but do not dominate. Smaller settlements inc. Yapton, Easebourne, South Harting, Midhurst, Tarring, Steyning, Battle and many others. Lot also inc. Brighton 1911 coronation celebrations (2) and the return to Arundel of the 15th (1904) and 16th (1937) Dukes of Norfolk (4), all RP, plus a few humorous and novelty cards. (c.320 cards) Cross Reference: SUSSEX (Image)
Opening GBP 130.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Jun-21-2022, 03:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 844
Lot No: 194
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COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF WORTHING: Two well-filled postcard binders containing a wide variety of cards from the early 1900s - 1950s (a few later). Mixture of B&W, colour and RP street scenes, promenades and scenic views throughout the period. All aspects of life in Worthing are represented inc. transport, residential and commercial roads throughout Worthing, George VI Silver Jubilee procession, military camps and regiments, beach scenes, the pier, destruction of the pier 1913, suburbs and nearby villages e.g. Salvington, Tarring and Findon etc. Lot also includes 16 lettercards, and c.40 humorous (not saucy) or novelty cards referring to Worthing plus a court card and two sheets of Victorian notepaper, one illustrated and painted in watercolour. Generally good condition throughout. (c.400 cards) Cross Reference: SUSSEX (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
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Sale No: 844
Lot No: 195
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMEMORATED ON REAL PHOTO & MEZZOTINT PPCs: An interesting group of cards recording momentous events in and around the Brighton - Worthing area inc. 'Peace Day' Madeira Road, Brighton (3) commemorating the end of the Boer war; passengers on board ship Sep. 15, 1911; the wreck of the 'Kings Hill', Worthing Feb. 9 1915; 'SS Hampshire Coast' resting on beach Feb 3 1915; wreck of Worthing Pier and effects of storm near Bandstand, Mar 23, 1913; General Booth in Worthing, Aug. 16 1907; and frozen sea at Worthing 1907. (10 cards) Cross Reference: SUSSEX (Image)
Opening GBP 50.00
Sold...GBP 90.00
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STAMP BOXES
Sale No: 844
Lot No: 196
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POCKET, DESK AND MANTELPIECE BOXES IN SILVER, SILVER-PLATE, WOOD, BRASS, ETC.: Collection of stamp boxes/holders inc. hall-marked silver, silver-plate or white metal (13), wood (9), brass or base metal (9), leather (1), bone (1), porcelain (1). Most have been dated and identified by a previous owner. Designs include late 19thC. Tunbridge Ware modelled on the Wyon head; mauchline ware box, Edward VIII; novelty items e.g. sterling silver wheelbarrow (single stamp container); brass painted coil stamp dispenser; silver coil dispenser adorned "MR"; sterling silver sovereign case with stamp box designed for use on a watch chain; silver(?) and moss agate single stamp case designed to be suspended from a chain; items for the pocket and larger items for the writing desk or mantelpiece. Most would benefit from cleaning and one or two require minor repairs. (34 items) (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Jun-21-2022, 03:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 844
Lot No: 197
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SINGLE, DOUBLE, & MULTIPLE STAMP BOXES IN SILVER, SILVER-PLATE, WOOD ETC.: Collection of stamp boxes (29) and a silver filigree stamp booklet case, inc. silver or silver-plate (13), wood (6), agate-adorned (2), brass or base metal (7), and plastic (1). Most have been dated and identified by a previous owner. Designs inc. novelty items e.g. silver-plated (worn) single stamp box on a pedestal for a lady's writing desk; ten small items (mostly hallmarked silver or white metal) designed for the pocket, handbag, bracelet or watch-chain; a brass novelty hexagon stamp box designed to function as a paperweight; single, double and quadruple stamp boxes designed for the desk; etc. Most would benefit from cleaning and one or two require minor repairs. (30 items) (Image)
