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GREAT BRITAIN COVERS & POSTAL HISTORY continued...

Royalty continued...
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576 imageR.H Official. 1904 (Feb 4) Cover with a crown on the flap, addressed "To Lord Amherst of Hackney, Didlington Hall, Brandon, Norfolk" bearing a KEVII 1d R.H Official overprint tied by Windsor c.d.s, Stoke Ferry backstamp, an enclosed Windsor Castle card signed by Walter Parrott, "Dear Lord Amherst, we are most grateful for the telegram of the safe arrival at Khartoum". Also a postcard of Parrott, Master of the Queen s and King s Musick, based at St. Georges Chapel, Windsor. An exceptional use of the KEVII 1d R.H Official stamp, very rare on cover. Photo on Inside Front Cover. (Image1)

Est. £1,000-1,200


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
577 image1907 (Nov.) Picture postcards, a Nov. 15 postcard from J.C Barlerin with KEVII ½d cancelled at Windsor and a "WINDSOR CASTLE" c.d.s on the address side, sent on the day the German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm stayed at Windsor Castle; the second card of Highcliffe Castle with KEVII ½d tied by superb Nov. 25 "HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE" skeleton datestamp, used at the temporary post office at the castle during the visit of the German Emperor from Nov. 18th - Dec. 9th. (2). Photo on Page 82. (Image1)

Est. £250-300


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
578 image1911 (July 8) Picture postcard of the royal visit to Dublin, sent by J.C Barlerin, Comptroller of Supply, to his wife in London, a KGV ½d cancelled by "DUBLIN CASTLE / +" c.d.s. A temporary telegraph office was opened for the King s five day visit to Dublin (July 8-12) shortly after his Coronation, the special Dublin Castle c.d.s however only recorded as a cancel on a few postcards sent by Barlerin. Very scarce. Photo on Page 82. (Image1)

Est. £200-250


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
579 1912 (Aug 14) Stampless cover with "Bolton Abbey Skipton" on the flap, addressed to Harrogate with red "OFFICIAL PAID / (crown)" skeleton type c.d.s partly overstruck by a Bolton Abbey c.d.s, violet GvR Cypher handstamp. This Official Paid skeleton type c.d.s used when the King was staying at non royal properties without their own Post Office, this cover sent during the King s August 12-20 visit to Bolton Abbey, home of the Duke of Devonshire.

Est. £80-100


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
580 Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI. 1935 (Oct. - Dec.) Handwritten letters signed Albert (3), Christmas card and a superb silver presentation cigarette case from the Duke of York, the cigarette case and two letters sent or given to Frank Webber, architect and Director of William Willett Ltd who designed and built two new wings at Royal Lodge, Windsor, for the Duke and Duchess of York, the third letter to Mr Freeman Smith of Lenygon & Morant Ltd, co-contractors on the work. The unique group comprises: 1. August 25th 1935 letter to Mr Webber in the Duke s hand, on Birkhall, Ballater notepaper; The Duke has received sketches and estimates for the work at the Royal Lodge, is glad to have cut the price down, asks for the work to carry on, and to be informed on progress at intervals. 2. October 15th 1935 letter to W. Freeman Smith in the Duke s hand, on Glamis Castle notepaper; The Duke thanks Smith for his letter telling him the work at Royal Lodge and the Dining Room at the Duke s London residence 145 Piccadilly are both finished, and praises Mr Webber. Also an Oct. 19th letter from Freeman Smith to Webber forwarding the Duke s letter. 3. November 3rd 1935 letter to Mr Webber in the Duke s hand; The Duke will see Webber tomorrow at Royal Lodge where Annie (the Duchess of York) will explain about a table and shelves wanted in the kitchen by Mrs Macdonald (the housekeeper). Also the envelope addressed "To be given tomorrow, Monday Nov. 4th, F. Webber, Esq., The Royal Lodge" and initialled "A". 4. 1935 Christmas and New Year card containing a photo of The Royal Lodge, individually signed by Albert and Elizabeth, containing a note in the Duke s handwriting "The House that Webber built!!" on Royal Lodge notepaper. Also the envelope addressed to F. Webber and initialled "A" in the Dukes handwriting, posted at Windsor (Dec 22), torn. 5. Silver Cigarette Case, 140x92x47mm, wood lined, the domed top with fine engine turned engraving and a crown over "AE", hallmarked London 1934 with makers mark "SG", base engraved Garrard & Co. Ltd, 24 Albemarle St. W" (the Royal Jewellers) with the number "76722/2", weight 400g.

Est. £2,000-2,500


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.

COUNTY POSTAL HISTORY

Channel Islands
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581 imageWW2 Occupation. 1941 (Feb 20) Unsealed cover to St. Peter Port bearing 1940 Penny Postage Centenary 1d diagonally bisected, tied by Guernsey machine. A rare bisect on an apparently commercial cover sent at the printed matter rate. Photo on Page 82. (Image1)

Est. £350-400


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
Cheshire
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582 1799-1958 Entire letters, covers and cards from Malpas (17, seven with boxed handstamp), Capenhurst (5), 1828 "NESTON" fleuron, etc. (59).

Est. £240-280


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
Cornwall
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583 c.1841 1d Mulready envelope stereo A173 with straight line "ST IVES" on the front, cancelled by a black Maltese Cross. An unusual Mulready with the undated St. Ives applied but without any datestamp, fine.

Est. £120-150


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
Cumberland
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584 imageCarlisle - Civil War Haste Post Haste Letter. 1644 (Apr 20) Entire letter from Sir Henry Stradling, Governor of Carlisle Castle, addressed "For his Mate Service, To my very honored Phillip Musgrave baronett, Commander in Chief of Cumberland and West d at Edenhall" and inscribed "Hast Hast Post Hast Hast, Carlisle 20th April at 2 in ye afternoon, Hen. Stradlinge". Some damp faults with repairs at upper corners, some losses to the internal letter, nevertheless a very rare civil way period haste post haste letter, believed to be unique from Carlisle. Stradling joined Charles I after the surrender of Carlisle in 1645, and was captured at Rowton Heath later that year; he took part in royalist revolts in South Wales in 1647 and 1648. An important letter. Photo on Page 82. (Image1)

Est. £2,000-2,500


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
Isle of Wight
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585 imageFrees. 1689 (July 17) Entire letter from the Isle of Wight, written by the Island Governor Sir Robert Holmes, addressed to the Honorable Charles Bertie, Treasurer to their Majesties Ordnance in London, sent during the co-regency of William and Mary so headed "For their Majestys Service" with "3" and "6" charges crossed out and a manuscript squiggle to donate free postage, reverse with "JY/19" Bishop Mark. The interesting contents concern improvements to the island s defences and payment for these works. Ex George Crabb & Frank Bottomley. Photo on Page 82. (Image1)

Est. £500-600


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
586 1797-1852 Entire letters (4) and covers (2) comprising 1797 entire letter from Newport to Belfast redirected to Dublin and London with "N. ISLE OF / WIGHT", red "IRELAND" and "BELFAST"; and undated circles of Ventnor (3) and Bonchurch (2), one with Great Exhibition embossed flap. (6).

Est. £150-180


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
Kent
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587 Squared Circles. 1881-1913 Covers and cards with squared circle cancels from 29 differing Kent offices including Bridge, Chilham, Halstead, Hawkshurst, Knockholt, Longfield, Mount Ephraim, Newington, Rainham, Sevenoaks, Sturry, etc., also the Sussex offices of Robertsbrige, Etchingham and Gensing Station Rd Hastings, one 1884 circular redirected at Rochester with unusual "½" charge mark. (47).

Est. £180-220


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
Lancashire
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588 Lancaster. 1758-1882 Entire letters, entires and covers, mainly prestamp period written up on pages including handstamps LA596, 606 (3), 608 (7), 613 (2), 616 (2), 618, 619, also 1832 Penny Post in red, a few other Lancashire items with undated circles (6), letter to Grays Inn Coffee House, etc. (54).

Est. £160-200


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
589 Lancaster. 1795-1848 Entire letters, mainly prestamp, many to Kirkby Lonsdale, most with various Lancaster datestamps, also circular undated Lancaster type LA618 or 619 (8), boxed "No. 2" Penny Post handstamps, 1844 prepaid letter with Lancaster datestamp applied in black then overstruck in red, Clapham undated circle, 1844 letter to Lancaster with No. 6 in Maltese Cross cancel, etc. (115).

Est. £180-220


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
590 image1840 (Sep 26) Entire from Burnley to Clitheroe bearing two 1d blacks (both plate 5) tied by red Maltese Crosses, HJ (just touched at base) in the upper right corner to pay the postage, HL (four margins) in the upper left corner to pay the late fee for posting after 6pm, a Burnley datestamp on the front. A fine and scarce 1d black late fee letter. Photo on Page 82. (Image1)

Est. £350-400


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
591 image1840 (Oct 22) Entire letter to Low Wood, written at Ulverston but posted at Backbarrow, franked by a 1d black, BH plate 6 with four good margins, tied by a fine orange Maltese Cross with matching Ulverston backstamp, a "BACKBARROW" undated circle below the stamp. A scarce and unusual use of a 1d black from a small village office, with a fine orange cancel. Photo on Page 82. (Image1)

Est. £300-350


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
592 image1841 (Sep 10) Entire letter from Hawkshead to London, the 2d double rate paid by two plate 4 1d blacks, IH (touched at left) and II (four margins) each tied by a black Maltese Cross, "Hawkshead / Penny Post" on the front, backstamped at Ambleside and London. A fine 1d black cover with a Penny Post handstamp. Photo on Page 84. (Image1)

Est. £300-350


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
Lancashire - Advance Posting for Christmas Cancels
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593 image1906 Proof impressions of "X/MAS" handstamps for Liverpool, St. Helens and Newton-le-Willows on pieces, the last two with partially printed details of the handstamp manufacturer on the reverse, apparently reading "George Lucy, Sole Engravers & Stamp Cutters to His Majestys Post Office". Probably unique. (3). Photo on Page 32. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Est. £300-350


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
594 Bolton. 1903 Picture postcard with KEVII ½d tied by the oval Advance Posting cancel, code "B.L", small ink stain on message half, otherwise fine, about 25,000 items posted in Bolton in 1903.

Est. £120-150


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
595 Liverpool. 1906-09 Covers with "X / MAS" cancels for the four years, the 1907 cover to Lancaster franked KEVII ½d, the others locally addressed franked KEVII 1d. All very fine, these cancels much scarcer on covers than picture postcards. (4).

Est. £180-220


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
596 imageLiverpool. 1908 Printed bundle label on red paper "CHRISTMAS / Advance Posted Letters / FOR / (Batley)" with a fine Liverpool "X / MAS" handstamp, unusual and scarce. Photo on Page 84. (Image1)

Est. £350-400


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
597 imageManchester. 1905 (Dec. 18) Cover posted from Manchester to Leeds with QV 6d envelope stamp cut-out tied by Manchester c.d.s, arrival backstamp, the stamp then tied by a superb strike of the violet oval "MANCHESTER / ADVANCE POSTED / CHRISTMAS 1905", presumably cancelled to order, nevertheless a scarce cancel and very unusual. Photo on Page 84. (Image1)

Est. £150-200


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
598 imagePrescot. 1908 Picture postcard to Rockferry, a KEVII ½d tied by "X / MAS" cancel, corner crease, otherwise fine and scarce, also KEVII 1d on piece with 1907 cancel. Just 3,200 items posted in 1906, 1,500 in 1907, the postcard with R.P.S Certificate (1986). (2). Photo on Page 84. (Image1)

Est. £200-250


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
599 Rochdale. 1902 Large cover (flap missing) sent within Rochdale franked KEVII ½d (small fault) cancelled by red oval "POSTED IN ADVANCE / FOR DELIVERY / ON / CHRISTMAS DAY / 1902". Also pieces with KEVII ½d cancelled in red or 1d cancelled in black. The scheme was trialed at Rochdale in 1902, this oval cancel only used during this 1902 trial, in red ink on ½d stamps and black ink on 1d stamps, 18,910 items posted in total. (3).

Est. £240-280


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.
600 Rochdale. 1904 Picture postcard posted within Rochdale, a KEVII ½d tied by the oval Advance Posting cancel code "R.O." in red, 21,275 items posted in 1904.

Est. £100-120


Closing..May-07, 02:00 AM EST.

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