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6613 image1854/1855, 2 d. blue, plate 4, lettered JG, perf 16, used on cover combined with 2 d. blue plate 4, lettered AG-BG, vertical pair, perf 14, from Dursley to Chester, dated 27 July 1855, tied by indistinct English numeral, arrival to reverse dated 28 July 1855, envelope is a linen-reinforced type which suggests there might have been coins enclosed accounting for the additinal weight, vertical filing crease running through lower part of AG, not really noticable, some soiling, a very rare mixed-franking cover used during the transitional period July/August 1855, of which there are curently only two recorded examples. Cert. BPA (2011).rnReference: "Mixed-franking Covers", by R.C. Simpson & K.A. Louis, MJ Publications, 2020, illustrated page 90 and recorded on page 102. Classified "Gold Standard". rnProvenance: Ex. Doron Azoure Collection (owner mark to reverse). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF600.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6614 image1858, 2 d. blue, plate 6, lettered SL, perf. 16, worn state I, showing boardened lower left network, used on a Registered cover in combination with 1856, 6 d. lilac, plate 1, perf. 14, Wing margin, from Manchester to Dublin, Manchester Registered in red alongside dated 10 March 1858, 2 d. postage rate, 6d registration fee, Dublin registered arrival on reverse in red dated 11 March 1858, horizontal filing crease clear of stamps, scarce example, seven recorded examples of this franking.rnReference: "Mixed-franking Covers", by R.C. Simpson & K.A. Louis, MJ Publications, 2020, illustrated page 96 and recorded page 104.rn (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF480.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6615 image1854, Group of six covers, all with mixed 1 d. red, perf 16 in combination with 2 d. blue, perf 16, comprising four examples sent to Crimea War/Black Sea Fleet; of which one, an 1854 envelope sent from Plymouth to British Army in Turkey, is from the original find of the "Captain Radcliffe Correspondence"; others include one cover to France and an attractive strip of three 2 d. blue used with a single 1 d. red sent from Edinburgh to Lancaster, very mixed, one cover has 2 d. blue missing, although attractive two-colour selection, scarce examples.rnProvenance: The Captain Radcliffe Correspondence, Spink, 28-30 June 2014, lot 2596. (Image 1)

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SOLD for CHF650.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6616 image1855, Transitional Period study set out on four album pages, comprising five covers, one piece and six used stamps, includes three mixed-franking perf. 14 and perf. 16 1 d. reds on cover, used during the transitional period January/August 1855, noted very attractive 1855 C3 plate 3, used in combination with C1*, an 1855 wrapper franked with a combination of C1 and C2 and Die I perf. 16 and Die II perf. 14 used on a printed Sun Life advertising sheet, also two covers franked with early use perf. 14 plates R1 and R4, the latter the earliest recorded date, additionally a page with six used 2 d. blues perf. 16 and 14, a scarce selection, neatly written-up.rn*Reference: "Mixed-franking Covers", by R.C. Simpson & K.A. Louis, MJ Publications, 2020, illustrated page 82 and recorded on page 98. Classified as a "Gold Standard" cover. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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SOLD for CHF2,600.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6617 image1854/1856, Group of four covers franked with 2 d. blue, plate 4, perf. 16, comprising three single frankings and one in combination with 6 d. lilac on a registered cover, this being the only recorded example of a perforation mixed-franking involving these stamps, also noted a second day of recorded use, dated 23 Febraury 1854, sent from Sheffield to Blackheath and another example used within the first month of issue, some faults and slightly mixed condition, although very scarce lot; there are only three covers recorded used in the first month of use.rn(1857 2 d. blue in combination with 6 d. lilac): Reference: "Mixed-franking Covers", by R.C. Simpson & K.A. Louis, MJ Publications, 2020, illustrated page 93 and recorded on page 102. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6618 image1850, 1 d, red, plate 94, lettered MB, Archer Trail Perf. 16, good used example, well centered, dulled perfs lower left side, comes with a small selection of 1 d. reds, including a very fine four margin used 1848 imperforate 1 d. red, plate 82, pair, with a partial separation between, illustrating the pre-sale partial separation practice undertaken at the Post Office prior to the introduction of perforated stamps, also five stamps with various perf. varieties including a double perforation and two very dramatic misperforations, a mixed lot, although a fine small study. (Image 1)

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SOLD for CHF650.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6619 image1854/1868, Collection of 1 d. red perforation varieties and misperforations, comprising an album with thirty eight pages, with many hundreds of stamps, mostly singles, although multiples and covers included, large selection of broken pin varieties, as well as double perforations, misaligned perforations, some very dramatic and visually appealing examples, especially the perf. 7 to left examples, much appears plated, condition variable, a fascinating study, scarce and valuable lot. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21)

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SOLD for CHF4,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6620 image1854/58, Six album pages, neatly written-up, dedicated to errors in the line engraved perforation process, comprises three covers, two unused 1 d. red blocks of six, one from plate 188, lettered FD-GF, twenty used stamps, mostly reds but several 2 d. blues, a strip of three and strip of six, study includes; plate layout, printing process, reperforation and rough/incomplete perforations, some dramatic misplacement of vertical and horizontal perforations, as well as noted ghost perforations and partial imperf. stamps, mixed condition, with fine examples, a scarce, high catalogue value, an excellent assembly.rnProvenance: (Block of Six, Plate 188, FD-GF, was part of a block of twenty one) Ex. Griffiths Collection, Christies, 27 June 1985, lot 4308; Habsburg, Feldman, 27 November 1989, lot 30364; Phillips, 4 April 1996, lot 417.rn rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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SOLD for CHF3,600.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6621 image1864, Study on Perforation Machine development, neatly written-up on two album pages, comprising four 1 d. red items multiples, all unused and with marginal top or side, including one corner, plates include; 87, 162, 204 and 222, these also illustrate the marginal pin marks, a very eye catching selection, and mostly fine. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF600.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6622 image1856, 6 d. lilac, plate 1, 'SPECIMEN', Type 4, printed on Azure paper, top corner marginal, variety "abnormal official perforation", showing Wing margin instead of a normal perforation close to the stamp design, the perforations extend right through the right side of sheet rather than the usual single extension hole, small corner crease in top margin and slight soiling, however a scarce example and most attractive. Comes with an 1862 4 d. vermilion, plate 3, SPECIMEN, also with abnormal official perforations, the Wing margin absent and perforated along design. SG70 Spec. J70t = £875+ for a standard perf. Azure Specimen. rnProvenance: Ex. 'DERBY' collection, Christies 2 February 1995, lot 319. (Image 1)

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SOLD for CHF380.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6623 image1856, 6 d. lilac, plate 1, strip of four, position TI-TL, 'SPECIMEN', large part original gum, variety "abnormal official perforations", position TL appearing to be Imperforate, it is actually a trimmed wing margin stamp thus proving the abnormal perforation, note the small part of the plate number in the lower right corner of the Wing margin lower right, slight soiling, position TK has stain, a scarce and impressive strip. SG Spec. J70s = £2'400+ for four single Specimens. rnProvenance: Dr. Douglas Latto Collection, Phillips October 1992, lot 29. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF440.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6624 image1862, 4d pale red, plate 3, lettered CG, 'SPECIMEN', variety "abnormal official perforations", portion of wing margin still attached at left, mounted to a small piece with 1861, 3 d. rose, plate 2, state I, shaded spandrels, lettered HH, 'SPECIMEN' and 1862, 9 d. bistre, plate 2, lettered HH, 'SPECIMEN', both Wing margins, some soiling, dulled perfs. top of 4d and very lower tip of 9d clipped, very attractive and scarce trio. SG Spec. J52t, J25As and J92s = £1'925. rnProvenance: Ex. Marcus Samuel Collection, Spink, 3 December 2003, lot 1097. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6625 image1867, 3 d. rose, plate 8, lettered QE-RH, wmk. spray, perf 14, used block of eight, from the middle pane showing Wing margin on both sides, cancelled with Irish numeral "174" of Dingle, fine and very scarce example illustrating the printing perforation lay-out and used in Ireland. The largest recorded used block from plate 8 in the Karl Louis Card Index. SG J33 = £850+ as two blocks of four. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF360.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6626 image1867, 3 d. rose, plate 7, lettered EI-FJ, wmk. spray, perf. 14, used "Gutter block of four", confirming "two-pane" format of Post Office sheets, a spectacular exhibition item, being the only "Gutter" multiple of the 1855/80 Surface Printed issues recorded in the Karl Louis Card Index in used condition, an important piece. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6627 image1867, Selection of marginal with inscription 1 s. green, used stamps, comprising five examples from plate 6 and one example from plate 4, five with cds cancels, all showing various parts of the top or bottom margin, an attractive lot. (Image 1)

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SOLD for CHF220.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6628 image1872, 6 d. chestnut, plate 11, lettered FE, top marginal with price inscription, Wing margin, used cancelled by Bailyborough datestamp 24 September 1872, wonderful piece and scarce in this condition. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF280.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6629 image1873, 3 d. rose, plate 15, lettered OD, wmk. spray, perf 14, unused, wing margin, with most part original gum, bottom marginal with intact horizontal margin, inscription below "1 Shilling / per Row of 4. 10 Shillings / per Sheet of 40.", soiled and slight toning, minor creasing, scarce example. SG J39 = £425+ for mint single. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF240.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6630 image1874, 6 d. grey, plate 13, lettered EB, wmk. spray, perf 14, unused bottom marginal, with original gum, showing marginal inscription below with two panes; "6 Pence / per label. 2 Shillings / per Row of 4", with intact horizontal margin, filing crease through bottom margin, otherwise very fine and scarce example. SG J83 = £500+. rnProvenance: Harmer, London, 21 February 2001, lot 674. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF180.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6631 image1880, 4 d. grey-brown, plate 17, lettered RF, right side Wing margin, Large Garter wmk., used on cover, from Colchester to Rio De Janeiro, endorsed "Per Mail via Southampton", dated 8 November 1880, faint arrival on reverse 1 December 1880, some tone spots, tiny slit in side of Wing margin and backflap missing, however rare stamp on cover, SG cat. £1'600. Additionally, comes with a selection of other surface printed issues, including one cover, a front also franked with SG154, lettered KF, with portion of central gutter attached to right side; according to Ray Simpson this is the only recorded example; also a selection of eighteen other items of mixed to fine condition written-up on album pages.rn(4 d. grey-brown, lettered RF, cover): Reference: Dr.John L. Hart Collection, illustrated in The GB Journal, May/June 1991. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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SOLD for CHF1,300.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
6632 image1876, Selection of used 8 d. orange Surface Printed stamps, all Wing margin, showing perforation varieties, comprising fourteen examples including two pairs, noted abnormal official perforation and guillotine-cut in gutter, mixed lot. (Image 1)

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SOLD for CHF380.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

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