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Lot 47 - 1850-51 "Cottonreels". The unique and iconic 1851 "Cottonreel" cover. One of the Greatest Gems of Worldwide Philately. The "Weill Cover", One of the Great Gems of Worldwide Philately. 2c. black on rose Type B, a magnificent vertical pair, initialled "E.D.W." on 1851 (26 Nov.) entire letter to "Edward Gordon Esq., Plant. Good Hope", cancelled by "demerara" double-arc d.s.. The pair is of excellent colour for this stamp and cut square with good to large margins on three sides, close at left with f....Est. £300,000-500,000 Currently GBP 240,000

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Spink London Sale - 24026

British Guiana Part 1 - The Simon Greenwood Collection - December 11, 2024

‘British Guiana is an incredibly important and popular collecting area, its early issues having become synonymous with rarity and prestige. These highly important and elusive stamps have captured the interest of the most distinguished collectors throughout philatelic history, rarities from this territory being crowning jewels in these world class collections. This sale, along with the second part, presents a remarkable opportunity for ambitious collectors to dive headlong into the world of this highly prestigious area of philately. Included in these auctions are many of British Guiana’s great rarities, including two of the most important covers, making this an unmissable philatelic event. ‘Highlights:
  • The "Weill Cover", One of the Great Gems of Worldwide Philately 2c. black on rose Type B, a magnificent vertical pair, initialled "E.D.W." on 1851 (26 Nov.) entire letter to "Edward Gordon Esq., Plant. Good Hope", cancelled by "DEMERARA" double-arc d.s.. The pair is of excellent colour for this stamp and cut square with good to large margins on three sides, close at left with frameline of lower stamp just impinged upon. As is inevitable for any old domestic letter of this colony, there is slight age staining. S.G. 1, £650,000 off cover for cut round; unpriced for cut square. (Lot 47)
  • One Cent The Unique Cover Bearing the Largest Multiple 1853 (5 Mar.) entire from Sparta to Georgetown, bearing 1c. black on magenta strip of four Types I-II-I-II, sheet margin at left, good to large margins on the other sides, each centrally cancelled by fine "b g/a 5 c" c.d.s. (Type D1) and showing, on reverse, arrival double-arc d.s. (6.3); the second stamp crossed by vertical crease. The unique cover exhibiting the largest multiple of this stamp, with additionally two strips of four and two blocks of four recorded in used condition off cover. Undoubtedly the most attractive cover of this issue, featuring an excellent combination of beauty and rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (1986). S.G. 9. (Lot 79)
  • The Unique Mixed Franking in the 1856 Type-Set Issue 1856 (16 June) envelope from London to Mahaicony, bearing GB 1d. red pair and 1855 4d. carmine on blued paper, both cancelled "18" in oval of bars, upon arrival 4c. black on magenta applied to pay the internal rate, cut octagonally with small margins, initialled "E.D.W.", tied by Demerara double-arc d.s. for 11 July and showing, on reverse, despatch c.d.s. and Demerara double-arc d.s. for 9 July. Fewer than fifteen covers bearing the 1856 provisional 4 cents on magenta are recorded, of which nine are cut octagonally. The greatest attribute of this outstanding and marvellous exhibition item is its unique combination, within the entire issue, with a foreign franking. Of great visual impact, not only for its combination franking, but also for its excellent quality. R.P.S. Certificate (1954). S.G. 24. (Lot 144)
  • 1934-51 Pictorial Issue 4c. slate-violet upper left corner block of four, variety imperforate horizontally, some loss of gum in top margin otherwise fine. A spectacular exhibition item with this variety and a very rare multiple with very few in existence. S.G. 291b, £48,000. (Lot 306)
Sale venue: Spink UK, 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 4ET

Sale Session Information:

Session 1: (Lots 1 - 363) Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST

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