1853: Perkins Bacon 1 d. Plate Proof, printed in black on unwatermarked thick paper, a fine block of four with good to large margins all round. An attractive multiple. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued, a superb used example with large margins all round, portion of adjoining stamp at base, lightly cancelled by CGH triangular obliterator in black Gi = £ 450. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued paper, a fine used pair with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by CGH triangular handstamp in black Gi = £ 900. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued paper, a fine used example with clear to huge margins all round and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, lightly cancelled in black Gi = £ 450. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. brick-red on blued paper, a used block of four with clear to large margins all round and fine impression of the 'Ivory Head' on reverse, neatly cancelled by light CGH triangular handstamps in black, minor ironed bends not affecting appearance of an attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'800. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued paper, a fine used block of four with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by two near complete CGH triangular handstamps in black. An exceptional and most attractive block Gi = £ 1'800. (Image 1) (Image)

1853: 1 d. brick-red on blued pair and single 4 d. blue on lightly blued paper, used on 1857 cover to Holloway, London endorsed 'per U. M. Ship 'Dane' Paid' at upper left, tied by CGH triangular handstamps in black. The adhesives with clear to large margins all round, the cover neatly backstamped 'CAPE TOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE' (Nov 30) in red, 'CAPE PACKET / DEVONPORT' (Jan 7, 1858) in black and with red London arrival cds. A splendid, rare and most attractive cover.rnrnNote: Carried on the first Union Mail Ship, the 'Dane' under Captain Strutt. This cover was carried on the 'Dane's' maiden return voyage. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. deep brick-red on blued paper, a fine used pair with exceptionally large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp, neatly cancelled by CGH triangular handstamp in black. Minor corner bend not affecting the appearance of a charming pair Gi = £ 900. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. deep brick-red on blued paper, a fine used strip of three with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp, neatly cancelled by CGH triangular handstamp in black Gi = £ 1'350. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. deep brick-red on blued paper, a used pair with marginal lined watermark and variety 'Watermark Sideways', just touched on one margin, lightly cancelled by CGH triangular handstamp in black Gi = £ 1'000. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. deep brick-red on blued paper, a used block of four, variety 'Watermark Sideways', margins large to touched and rejoined tear at bottom right but all cancelled by CRADOCK oval datestamps (April 28, 1855) in black Gi = £ 2'000.rnrnProvenance: Charles Lathrop Pack; Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Nov 1989, lot 72. (Image 1) (Image)

1853: 4 d. deep blue on deeply blued paper, a superb used sheet marginal example of exceptional appearance, margins clear but slightly ragged with tiny portion of adjoining stamp at base, cancelled by part CGH obliterator in black. A most attractive stamp Gi = £ 275. (Image 1) (Image)

1853: 4 d. blue on blued paper, used examples (3) all with four margins in three differing shades, each cancelled lightly by CGH triangular obliterators in black. A fine group Gi = £ 825. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 4 d. deep blue on blued paper, a fine used pair with good margins all round cancelled by crisp strike of CGH triangular handstamp in black. Signed Brun Gi = £ 525. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 4 d. deep blue on blued paper, a fine used pair with large margins all round, cancelled by bold CGH triangular obliterator in black. Tiny corner bend mentioned for full accuracy and not detracting from appearance of this fine pair Gi = £ 525. (Image 1) (Image)

1853: 4 d. blue on blued paper, a fine good margined example used on 1854 entire letter (slightly age-toned) from Cowan's Tent to London (written March 27), tied by CGH triangular handstamp in black. Reverse with CAPE TOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE datestamp (April 21) in red and London arrival cds (May 29) where charged '1s.' due in manuscript. A fine first issue entire. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. brick-red on lightly blued paper, a fine used pair with clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by CGH triangular handstamps in black Gi = £ 700. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. brick-red on lightly blued paper, a fine used strip of three with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by CGH triangular handstamp in black. Signed Brun Gi = £ 1'050. (Image 1) (Image)

1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. brick-red on lightly blued paper, a fine used strip of three with clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by CGH triangular handstamps in black Gi = £ 1'050. (Image 1) (Image)

1855/63: 1 d. brick-red, a delightful used block of four with large margins all round, lightly cancelled by CGH triangular obliterators in black. Exceptional and scarce Gi = £ 1'400. (Image 1) (Image)

1853: 4 d. deep blue on blued paper, a fine large margined example used on 1858 entire letter from Algoa Bay to Cape Town, tied by light CGH triangular handstamp in black and by some minimal rusting, reverse with oval dated 'Cape Town' arrival (Feb 15) in red. The contents primarily concern the lack of freight & prices current information with Wool prices at ¼ d. per pound, the writer discussing whether to purchase Guano from the 'Bird Islands'. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853: 4 d. blue on slightly blued paper, a used block of four with clear to large margins all round, one stamp with sealed tear, however an important multiple cancelled by ROUXVILLE (Orange Free State) datestamps in black. Despite fault, a most appealing and rare multiple. (Image 1) (Image)

1853: 4 d. blue on slightly blued paper, a used block of eight with large margins all round, tiny inclusion at top right and scuff on same stamp mentioned for accuracy and not detracting from the delightful appearance of the multiple, lightly cancelled by CGH triangular obliterators in black. An exceptional and most appealing block Gi = £ 1'350+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853: 4 d. blue on slightly blued paper, a used example with clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, tied to March 1854 cover to Graham's Town by crisp strike of CGH triangular obliterator. Reverse with fine strike of oval PORT-BEAUFORT despatch datestamp (March 9) in black. Cover tear at top well away from adhesive but a fine early usage. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1853: 1 d. brick-red on blued paper & 4 d. blue on on blued paper, the selection of used examples with 1 d. in differing shades (23 examples) including three pairs and two blocks of four, 4 d. in differing shades (28 examples) including five pairs and a block of four; nealy all stamps with full margins and of excellent appearance, some with small faults such as minor creases but a generally fine to very fine group with many signed by prominent experts Gi = £ 12'000+. (Image 1) (Image)