THE FINEST SINGLE EXAMPLE WITH ORIGINAL GUM 1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, clear to very large margins with part sheet margin at left, unused with almost complete original gum, resplendent colour, pressed vertical crease at right mentioned in the BPA certificate, which in our opinion could be caused during the printing process as the gum is not affected by the crease (in the Ferrary and Hind sales this stamp was described as superb), exceptionally fresh and without any of the usual rubbing; (SG £15'000). Exceedingly rare in this wonderful state of preservation, with only two examples without faults or major faults recorded (both offered in this sale), and the finest single known with original gum. Provenance: Philipp von Ferrary (Lot 209, Sale II, October 1921, "superbe") Arthur Hind (Lot 99, H. R. Harmer, Second Sale, May 1934, "superb") Dale-Lichtenstein (Lot 410, H. R. Harmer, February 1969, bought in that sale by Stanley Gibbons) Claude Cartier (Lot 27, Stanley Gibbons, April 1977) John E. du Pont (Lot 60032, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Signed Bloch, Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, exceptionally fresh unused, excellent large even margins all round and without any of the usual rubbing, hence a superb impression; (SG £15'000). Very rare in this sensational condition, being one of the finest of only two unused singles in good condition. Provenance: Philipp von Ferrary (Lot 210, Sale II, October 1921, "superbe") John E. du Pont (Lot 60033, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, unused with good to huge margins, surface affected by two spots & internal split at left, of little significance as this example is in a much above average state of preservation than the others in existence; (SG £15'000). We have only recorded six single unused examples with wide margins, the others known showing margins cut to frame lines. Provenance: John E. du Pont (Lot 60034, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Cert BPA (2014) (Image)

THE "FERRARY" LARGEST USED MULTIPLE 1852, Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, Types Ia-IIa-IIb-IIb, full horizontal row of four, good to large even margins, used with East Coast village datestamp of 19 July (possibly of Mahaica) very fresh deep rich colour with large and harmoniously even margins, slightly thinned in top centre and apparently closed small tear at left; (SG £22'000 as singles). The largest known used multiple, with two strips and two blocks of four recorded in private hands, this having a very attractive appearance, described in the Caspary sale as "a wonderful strip of the greatest rarity". Provenance: Philipp von Ferrary (Lot 39, Sale I, June 1921, "superbe") Alfred H. Caspary (Lot 215, H.R.Harmer, May 1957, "slightly thinned in top center, also tiny thinning in left stamp") Maurice Burrus (Lot 26, Robson Lowe, November 1963, "slightly thinned...most attractive strip") Tomasini (Lot 7, Stanley Gibbons, October 1973) John E. du Pont (Lot 60035, David Feldman SA, June 2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, Types Ia-IIa-Ib-IIb, full horizontal row of four featuring all four subtypes, clear to good margins all around, with Demerara datestamps of 1st July 1855, very fresh colour, vertical crease in the second stamp and usual surface rubbing retouched; (SG £22'000 as singles). One of only two strips of four recorded off cover, being the largest multiple -together with other two blocks of four-. This example particularly exhibits clear cancellations increasing its desirability. Provenance: John E. du Pont (Lot 60036, David Feldman SA, June 2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, excellent deep fresh colour, large to very large margins including frame line of neighbouring stamp at right, cancelled by neat clear sharp Demerara cds on 25 April 1853, small surface disturbance at top as usually encountered in this issue, and small marginal thin at base; (SG £5'500). An appealing exhibition item, described in the Caspary sale as "an exceptional copy". Provenance: Alfred H. Caspary (Lot 208, H.R.Harmer, May 1957), John E. du Pont (Lot 60037, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Signed Calves and George Behr, Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on deep magenta (almost claret shade), excellent fresh colour, boasting large margins and clear central Demerara cds of 2 September 1853; (SG £5'500). Provenance: Frederick T. Small (Lot 20, Robson Lowe, March 1970, "superb"), showing his "Comet" hs on reverse John E. du Pont (Lot 60038, David Feldman SA, June 2014) (Image)

THE FINEST PAIR KNOWN 1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, an outstanding horizontal pair with very large margins and part sheet margin at left, used on fragment with neat clear Demerara cds on 2 September 1853, barely noticeable vertical creasing affecting the right stamp, no surface rubbing and most attractive; (SG £11'000 as singles) Only eight pairs are recorded in private hands, and this is one of two in very fine condition for this issue, as well as now undoubtedly the vastly superior of all in quality, after the vertical pair of "The Great Collection" (Robson Lowe, March 1970, lot 17) had been cut into two singles. Provenance: Arthur Hind (Lot 17, Harmer Rooke, October 1935, "a superb piece") John E. du Pont (Lot 60041, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Signed Calves and W. Balasse, Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

THE FINEST SINGLE EXAMPLE KNOWN 1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, a huge margined example showing a large portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on fragment by uncommonly neat Demerara cds on 12 August 1853, brilliant vibrant colour and without any rubbing as usually found; (SG £5'500). An extremely fine exhibition gem in an unbeatable state of preservation, the finest single example available and, consequently in this issue usually plagued by faults, of enormous significance. Provenance: Frederick T. Small (where it formed a vertical pair with the next lot dated 12th August 1853) E. C. Francis (Robson Lowe, October 1976) John E. du Pont (Lot 60042, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Signed Alberto Diena, Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 1 cent black on magenta, a huge margined example with large portion of next stamp at right, used on piece with neat clear Demerara cds on 12 August 1853, with an additional strike at base, boasting a brilliant colour and without any rubbing, most attractive; (SG £5'500). In a very rare premium quality in an issue where faults are the norm and, after the previous lot, the second-finest available. Provenance: Frederick T. Small (where it formed a vertical pair with the previous lot dated 12th August 1853) John E. du Pont (Lot 60043, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Signed Alberto Diena, Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

THE FINEST EXAMPLE RECORDED 1852 Waterlow 4 cents black on deep blue, exceptionally fresh unused with good to large margins for the most part, surface abrasion has been delicately painted in at upper left; (SG £25'000). Only six unused examples of this rarity are known, and this is the finest, with all having imperfections. In this sale we offer the two finest known, which are affected by minor imperfections for this issue. Provenance: Philipp von Ferrary (Lot 212, Sale II, October 1921) John E. du Pont (Lot 60044, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Signed Bloch and George Behr, Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 4 cents black on deep blue, unused exhibiting an exceptional freshness with margins ranging from clear to large, creases with painted touch-ups; (SG £25'000). One of only two examples having only minor imperfections for this issue, these two being by far the finest of only six examples recorded of this stamp. Provenance: Philipp von Ferrary (Lot 211, Sale II, October 1921) Arthur Hind (Lot 71, New York sale, April 1934, "superb") Dale-Lichtenstein (Lot 412, H.R. Harmer, February 1969) John E. du Pont (Lot 60045, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Signed Jakubek, Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 4 cent black on deep blue, clear to very large margins, very rarely displaying sheet margin from the left of the sheet, excellent refulgent colour, used with central 23 June 1852 Demerara datestamp , surface cracking at top as usually encountered in this issue; (SG £12'000). The finest marginal example known. Provenance: Lars Amundsen (Lot 79, Stanley Gibbons, December 1967) John E. du Pont (Lot 60047, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 4 cent black on deep blue, good balanced margins all around, cancelled by central Berbice datestamp on 1st June 1853, with typical surface rubbing and a small touch up; (SG £12'000). Provenance: John E. du Pont (Lot 60048, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 4 cent black on deep blue, an impressive top sheet margin example with huge to large margins, very fresh, used on piece and tied by light 4 April 1853 Demerara datestamp, an exceptional example on piece with the natural surface erosion overpainted; (SG £12'000). Provenance: John E. du Pont (Lot 60049, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)

1852 Waterlow 4 cent black on deep blue, margins varying from clear to large, used on piece and tied by light Demerara datestamp on 27 March 1853, usual natural surface erosion, rare; (SG £12'000). Provenance: E. C. Francis (Robson Lowe, October 1976) John E. du Pont (Lot 60050, David Feldman SA, June 2014) Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena, Cert. BPA (2014) (Image)