GREAT BRITAIN COVERS & POSTAL HISTORY continued...
Royalty continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 451 |
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Balmoral Castle/Holyrood. 1908-88 Covers and cards from Balmoral including single ring c.d.s (8, including 1936 c.d.s on an unused "Record of Stags Shot" with KEVIII embossed Cypher, and 1937 registered cover), Official Paid c.d.s (5, three
registered), also Holyrood covers (2) and Holyrood c.d.s + KGV Cypher on notepaper, and 1955 Abergeldie Castle skeleton c.d.s. (21).
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Est. £120-150
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 452 |
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Buckingham Palace. 1904-16 Registered covers (2) and a picture postcard with Buckingham Palace single ring datestamps, including 1916 cover franked 2d + 2½d to Miss Dalrymple at the Edinburgh + Border Hospital, Pavilion Royal, at Neuilly Sur
Seine, and 1904 cover with Official Paid c.d.s. (3).
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Est. £100-120
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 453 |
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Buckingham Palace. 1869-1993 Covers with various Buckingham Palace datestamps, certifying handstamps or stationery, including registered datestamps (10), National Relief Fund, etc. (43).
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Est. £180-220
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 454 |
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Buckingham Palace. 1940 Picture of a Universal Postal Frankers meter machine bearing a proof impression in red of the circular "BUCKINGHAM PALACE S.W.1 / PAID" with central crown over GR, also an example in black on cover. Used on letters sent to
thank people housing evacuees, the red proof impression referred to in "Royal Household Mail" by Glenn Morgan. (2).
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Est. £100-120
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 455 |
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Buckingham Palace. 1953 (June 3) Coronation issue First Day Covers all cancelled by "BUCKINGHAM PALACE / S.W.1" datestamps, all registered or express covers, two printed registration envelopes with royal arms on the flap franked 2½d (3) + 4d or
2½d + 4d pair, illustrated F.D.C envelopes with 2½d pair + 4d (5 envelopes), 1/3, 1/3 pair, 1/6 or 1/6 pair, and plain express covers franked 1/3 or 1/6, also an invitation card to Home Park on 13th June to view the Queen‚Äôs state entry
into Windsor. (14).
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Est. £300-350
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 456 |
|
 Chatsworth House. 1904 (Jan 8) Picture postcard of Chatsworth House self addressed to J.C Barlerin (store clerk in the Lord Steward‚Äôs Dept.) in London, a KEVII ½d cancelled at Bakewell with "CHATSWORTH / X" skeleton
datestamps applied to both sides. This skeleton was issued to the temporary telegraph office at Chatsworth House during the five day visit of the King and Queen (Jan 4-8); it is only recorded on a few picture postcards sent by Barlerin. Photo on
Page 62 (Image1)
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Est. £150-200
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 457 |
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Chatsworth House. 1904 (Jan 8) Picture postcard of Chatsworth House self addressed to J.C Barlerin (store clerk in the Lord Steward‚Äôs Dept.) in London, a KEVII ½d cancelled at Bakewell with "CHATSWORTH / X" skeleton datestamps applied to both
sides. This skeleton was issued to the temporary telegraph office at Chatsworth House during the five day visit of the King and Queen (Jan 4-8); it is only recorded on a few picture postcards sent by Barlerin.
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Est. £150-200
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 458 |
|
 Compton Place, Eastbourne. 1935 (Mar 2) Stampless cover with crown on the flap, to Arundel with "COMPTON PLACE / (crown) / EASTBOURNE" rubber datestamp in black and red "OFFICIAL PAID / (crown)" c.d.s with incorrect year date
"34", black KGV Cypher cachet. A rare datestamp, used during the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the country seat of the Duke of Devonshire in Feb/March 1935, this cover illustrated in "Royal Household Mail" by G. Morgan. Photo on Page
62. (Image1)
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Est. £300-400
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 459 |
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Compton Place, Eastbourne. 1935 Printed timetable for posts between Compton Place and Buckingham Palace bearing the rare "COMPTON PLACE / (crown) / 22 MCH 35 / EASTBOURNE" rubber datestamp, folded but probably unique, illustrated in "Royal Household
Mail" by G. Morgan.
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Est. £150-180
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 460 |
|
 Highcliffe Castle. 1907 (Dec 6) ½d Postcard cancelled by superb "HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE" skeleton datestamp, locally addressed. Used at the temporary Post Office at the castle during the visit of the German Emperor from Nov.
18th - Dec. 9th, unusual on a postal stationery postcard. Photo on Page 62. (Image1)
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Est. £150-200
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 461 |
|
 Holyrood Palace. 1911 (July 17) Picture postcard from J.C Barlerin to his wife in London with KGV ½d cancelled by "HOLYROOD PALACE / +" c.d.s. The first recorded date of use during the July 17-21 visit of the King to
Edinburgh, the card depicting his arrival at Holyrood. Photo on Page 64. (Image1)
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Est. £150-180
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 462 |
|
Osborne House. c.1875-1900 Covers and cards including 1900 mourning envelope with Osborne flap to the Countess of Erroll at Kew Cottage with 1d lilac tied by "OSBORNE / I OF WIGHT" c.d.s; also stampless mourning cover with Osborne flap signed by the
Queen’s Physician W. Jenner addressed to Benjamin Disraeli in London, hand delivered, and later associated items. The Osborne House Post Office only open 1897-1901. (6).
|
Est. £120-150
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 463 |
|
St. James’s Palace/Kensington Palace. 1902-96 Covers with various certifying cachets, 1902 London S.W Postage Paid hooded circle datestamp unusually in black, 1935 King George’s Jubilee Trust letter and cover, Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild,
etc. (24).
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Est. £80-100
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 464 |
|
 Sandringham. 1901 (Jan 1) Card with printed Sandringham heading and mourning border, reverse with KEVII 1d tied by single ring "SANDRINGHAM" c.d.s on the day of issue, a further strike alongside, unaddressed, minor staining
at left edge away from the stamp and postmarks. A rare F.D.C, the single ring c.d.s intended for telegraphic use only, possibly the only known example cancelling a stamp. Photo on Page 64. (Image1)
|
Est. £150-200
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 465 |
|
Sandringham. 1907-73 Covers and cards including 1924 cover with KGV Cypher cachet and scarce red Sandringham Paid skeleton datestamp, 1936 cover with KEVIII Cypher cachet (enclosed letter written on behalf of Queen Mary), etc. (9).
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Est. £100-120
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 466 |
|
 Westminster Abbey. 1911 (June 22) Unaddressed cover (House of Commons flap) with KEVII 1d cancelled by "WESTMINSTER ABBEY / +" double ring datestamp, used on Coronation day at the telegraph office at the abbey, intended for
telegraphic use only but recorded on a few cancelled to order covers, very rare. Photo on Page 64. (Image1)
|
Est. £300-350
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 467 |
|
Windsor Castle. 1853-1964 Covers and cards with various Windsor datestamps, cachets or stationery, including Windsor Castle c.d.s on 1913 Barlerin card; 1938 registered cover initialled "E" by Princess Elizabeth and addressed in her hand to "The
Rev. Stone, The Chaplains Lodge, Windsor Great Park"; 1940 telegram and envelope from the King, etc. Also 1874 letter from Prince Christian on Cumberland Lodge notepaper, 1867 letter from Princess Helena on Frogmore notepaper, and 1907 postcard with
Cumberland Lodge c.d.s. (21).
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Est. £180-200
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
Royal Yachts
| Lot |
Symbol |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 468 |
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c.1788 Entire (upper flap removed) from H.M.S "Bonetta" to "His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, Commander of His Majestys Ship Andromeda", headed "On the Kings Service". The future King William IV served in the navy from 1780 to 1790; in 1790
he was Commander of H.M.S "Andromeda" in Barbados, which was accompanied by H.M.S "Bonetta".
|
Est. £80-100
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 469 |
|
1834-1979 Covers and cards (5), ephemera and a front, including 1834 free front to H.M. Yacht "Royal George" at Portsmouth, 1847 cover to H.M.S Yacht "William & Mary" at Woolwich, 1908 Barlerin postcard from Odessa with "H.M Yacht Victoria & Albert"
cachet, Victoria & Albert prayer or menu cards, (3, one with KEVIII Cypher), etc. (14).
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Est. £120-150
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 470 |
|
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). c.1878 Undated letter on "Hildegarde, R.Y.S" notepaper, to Mrs Sparke inviting her to a pigeon shoot and enclosing a ticket obtained for her by Count Breteuil, signed Albert Edward, with the
address "Mrs Astley Sparke, Hotel du Casino, Deauville" cut from the accompanying envelope. The "Hildegarde" was a schooner used by the Prince for racing in 1876-79.
|
Est. £100-120
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 471 |
|
 1901 (July 22) Piece with "HMY OSBORNE / COWES" skeleton datestamp in violet, issued for use at the royal regatta, only recorded as proof strikes on a very few pieces, all dated 22 JY". Photo on Page 16. (Image1)
|
Est. £100-120
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 472 |
|
 1902 (Aug 1) Cover with "H.M Yacht Victoria & Albert" printed flap to London, KEVII Cypher cachet, Cowes c.d.s and red "OFFICIAL-PAID / (crown)" c.d.s, posted during Cowes Week, fine and scarce. Photo on Page 64. (Image1)
|
Est. £100-120
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 473 |
|
 1903 (Aug 7) Picture postcard from J.C Barlerin to his son in London with KEVII ½d tied by Cowes c.d.s, the scarce "HIS MAJESTY‚ÄôS YACHT / (crown)" c.d.s in the lower left corner, sent from the yacht during Cowes week.
Also a postcard of the "Victoria & Albert". Photo on Page 64. (Image1)
|
Est. £200-250
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 474 |
|
1904 (June 27) Picture postcards from Kiel, sent during the visit of a British naval squadron and the royal yacht during Kiel week, four cards franked 10pf cancelled by "KIEL / KAISERL. / YACHTLUB" datestamps, two from J.C Barlerin on the royal
yacht, one with "HIS MAJESTY’S YACHT VICTORIA & ALBERT" cachet on the picture side. Also a card of H.M.S "Dido" in the Kiel Canal. (5).
|
Est. £150-180
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
| 475 |
|
 1905 (Aug 9) Picture postcard from J.C Barlerin to his son in London, a KEVII ½d tied by Cowes c.d.s, the picture side with the scarce "HIS MAJESTYS YACHT / (crown)" c.d.s, sent from the yacht during Cowes Week. Photo on
Page 64. (Image1)
|
Est. £150-200
Closing..Nov-05, 02:00 AM EST. |
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