1876-91 Ship Issues (SG 126-215). 1876-79 Ship issue, master die proof in pale lilac on glazed card, without value, the only example recorded. Provenance: William A. Townsend John E. du Pont (Lot 60104, David Feldman SA, June 2014) (Image)

1876-79 Ship issue, master die proof in black on glazed card, printers working proof of the finished design without value, cut down and in sunken mount, the only example known in private hands (the other example being part of the Royal Collection). Provenance: William A. Townsend John E. du Pont (Lot 60105, David Feldman SA, June 2014) (Image)

1876-79 Ship issue, selection incl. mint set to 96c, nineteen covers and or postal stationery cards, mint & used barred overprints incl. mint (1c) on 6c brown with vertical & horizontal bars, etc., very mixed to fine condition. Provenance: John E. du Pont (Image)

1878 "Black Bar" provisionals selection of 10 stamps incl. 1878 1c on 6c vertical and horizontal bars mint (toned and creased), 2c on 1875 Official 8c rose used, etc., mixed condition; a scarce group; (SG £1'930). Provenance: John E. du Pont (Image)