1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. (deep) brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good even margins all round, extremely lightly cancelled in black leaving Hope mostly clear. A most attractive stamp. Signed Georg Bühler Gi = £ 475. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round and showing portion of the adjoining stamp at base, neatly cancelled in black. A fine stamp Gi = £ 450. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Recess by Perkins Bacon 1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, variety "Watermark Sideways", lightly cancelled in black, two negligible wrinkles at top do not affect the fine and fresh appearance of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 500.  (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. brown-red on slightly blued paper, a used example with huge margins all round and showing portion of the adjoining stamps at left and at base, cancelled in black Gi = £ 375. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1855/63: 1 d. rose-red on cream paper, a used sheet marginal pair of fine delicate colour, large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. A most attractive and scarce multiple Gi = £ 600+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 1 d. deep rose-red on cream paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by crisp strike of the CGH obliterator in black, most attractive Gi = £ 375. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 4 d. blue on white paper, a used square pair, showing marginal lined watermark, large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black. A fine and scarce multiple Gi = £ 180+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 4 d. blue on white paper, a used rectangular block of eight with good to very large margins all round, cancelled by CGH obliterators in black, ironed vertical crease and two small marginal repairs do not detract from the fine appearance of an extremely attractive and rare multiple Gi = £ 750+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Printed by Perkins Bacon 1858/63: 1 s. bright yellow green, a used example with ample to large margins all round, of fine colour, extremely lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black leaving Hope clear Gi = £ 300. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Printed by Perkins Bacon 1858/63: 1 s. bright yellow green, a used example with ample to large margins all round, of fine colour, cancelled by crisp strike of CGH obliterator Gi = £ 300. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Sale No: 274
Lot No:4775
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Unofficially Rouletted 1855/63: 4 d. blue, a used example on small piece showing roulettes on all three sides, margins all round except at upper left where just touched and at right where touched by a roulette marginal paper break, lightly cancelled in black.rnA collectable of this great rarity. Missing cert. BPA (1967) Gi = £ 2'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Levitt.rn                     Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sotheby's, 28-29 Oct 1982, lot 641.rn  (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. carmine on laid paper, a used example in a matt shade, with clear to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black by CGH obliterator, repaired centrally (described as 'crease' on the certificate), but of delightful aspect. Cert. RPSL (1995) Gi = £ 4'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. brick-red on laid paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, cancelled in black by part CGH obliterator, small inclusion at top in margin and typical corner crease but attractive, and a very scarce stamp. Cert. RPSL (1936), BPA (1990) Gi = £ 5'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. pale bright blue on laid paper, Error of Colour, printed in a deep shade of the colour of the issued 4 d., a used example with good large margins on two sides, shaved at left, the CGH obliterator cancellation in black leaving the "ONE PENNY" clear, a good example of a very rare and famous stamp. Ferrari trefoil on reverse. Cert. RPSL (1942) Scott 7d = $ 36'000 / Gi = £ 32'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Philippe Ferrari de la Renotière, Gilbert, Druout, Paris, Sale II, 13-15 Oct 1921, lot 53.rn                     Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sotheby's, London, 28-29 Oct 1982, lot 736. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image)

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue on laid paper, a used example with clear margin at base and good to large on the other two sides, in a dull shade with unclear CGH obliterator cancellation, one small tone spot on reverse only, a sound example of a scarce stamp. Cert. Brandon (1977) Gi = £ 2'250. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. deep bright blue on laid paper, a used example with ample margin at base and large to huge margins on the other two sides, of fine rich colour, negligible thin spot, cancelled in black. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1999) Gi = £ 5'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. deep bright blue on laid paper, a used example with good to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base and large to huge margins on the other two sides, of fine rich colour, slight bend, cancelled in black. A very fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1982,#10814) missing Gi = £ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sotheby's, London, 28-29 Oct 1982, lot 861. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. blue on laid paper, a used example with ample margins all round, centrally cancelled in black, thin at top left but a presentable example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 3'500. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. vermilion on laid paper, Error of Colour, printed in the colour of the issued 1 d., a used example with good to large margins on two sides, close at base and just clear at lower right corner, the CGH obliterator cancellation in black unfortunately rather over the "FOUR PENCE" but still clear to the naked eye, of rich pronounced, almost over-inked colour; a very fine example of an exceedingly scarce and famous stamp. Signed Calves. Cert. Calves (1985) Yvert 13b /Scott 9f = $ 65'000 / Gi = £ 40'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image)

Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 1 d. brownish red, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by bold strike of "1" numeral obliterator in black. Choice and fine. Cert. RPSL (1999) Gi = £ 325.rn  (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)