11864 1d red, selection between plates 122 and 213, 3 pairs incl. pl. 173 and pl. 202, mostly higher numbers with higher Cat values (to £95), all with toning, mint/o.g. (17) {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £92.80)

1840 1d black (4 margins, just about clear at top, toned) and 1841 1d red-brown (3 margins, scissor cut at bottom left), a MATCHED PAIR NH from plate 9, black MC cancels, g.u. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £92.80) (Image)

1840 2d MILKY BLUE, plate 1, QK, 4 small to good margins, crisp red MC, a little faded, fine used. RPS Cert. (2006). SG Spec. DS3. SCARCE. {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £812.00) (Image)

1840 1d intense black, plate 6, JD, 3½ mostly huge margins, heavy smudged black MC, horizontal crease at bottom, g.u. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £56.00) (Image)

1840 1d intense black, NB, 4 margins except just shaved at lower left, horizontal guide line through value and B square, tied to small piece by bold red MC, fine used. Cat. pro rata £700+ {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £106.40) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 4, MA, margins vary (cut into at NE corner), with WHITE MALTESE CROSS used at CIRENCESTER, good used. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £100.00) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 1b, FH, 3½ margins, red MC, fresh, fine used. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £76.80) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 1b, LK, 4 tiny (just clear at bottom) to huge margins, bold black MC, fine used. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £106.40) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 7, PF, 4 tiny (at lower right) to good margins, red MC, fine used. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £106.40) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 8, FH, 4 tiny (at bottom left) to very good margins, crisp black MC, fine used. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £106.40) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 1b, MJ, 4 small to good margins, with WHITE MALTESE CROSS used at CIRENCESTER, light toning, v.g.u. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £185.60) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 4, JE, 4 margins but barely clear at bottom, tied to piece by brownish (faded red) MC, vertical crease at right and one bend at top, attractive. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £79.20) (Image)

1840 1d black plate 5, FG, 3+ margins, small corner crease, neat red MC, v.g.u. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £73.60) (Image)

1840 1d Black Plate 1B, N-D 3½ very fine to huge margins. Just shaved lower left side. Very fine impression with a fine red MX {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £107.20) (Image)

1840 1d Black Plate 3, J-A, average - very fine 4 margin, characteristic extremely high 'J' with a very fine red MX {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £142.40) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 6 (State 2), PG, 3½ margins, vertical creases at top, black MC, v.g.u. SG Spec. AS43. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £79.20) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 2, SE, 4 small to good margins, guide line in NE corner and top margin, basal shift at top, indistinct red MC, vertical creasing at left, g.u. SG Spec. AS14b. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £73.60) (Image)

1840 1d black Plate 6, C-H, 4 good margins right side very large, red MX, (possible ruby cancel)? Vertical crease. {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £71.20) (Image)

1840 1d black Plate 6, T-A cut very close on all sides, touching top left & right side, bottom & left close but clear. Closed tear left side. {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £28.80)

1840 1d black, plate 6, JC, 4 small to large margins, BROWNISH Maltese Cross, very fresh, v.f.u. {U} [US4] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £164.80) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 1a, QF, 4 neat margins, free from faults (ultra-violet lamp checked), very fresh, very fine unused no gum. Hinge remain, o/wise superb. {MH} [US3] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £1,386.40) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 2, JL, 4 tiny (just clear at lower right) to very good margins, just about tied to piece by red MC, used in May 1840, f.u. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £92.80) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 7, EE, 4 small to large margins, light red MC, fine used. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £112.80) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 2, JI, 4 small to good margins, without ray flaws, surface rub at upper right and vertical crease at right, red MC, good used. SG Spec. AS14f. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £56.00) (Image)

1840 1d black, plate 4, AG, 4 small to very good margins, crisp red MC, v.f.u. {U} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £126.40) (Image)