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Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
4196 * image1881: 3 d. rose, pl. 21, wmk. Crown, an unused horizontal strip of
four lettered RA-RD, being two re-joined pairs, all four stamps
affected to be very slight ink spotting at top of the design, third
stamp minor bend otherwise fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce.
Cert. K. Louis (2025) Gi = £ 2'000. Provenance: Collection Major
Geoffrey Owen Lockwood, Robson Lowe, London, 15 Feb 1966, ex lot
302. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4197 **/*/bof image1883: 6 d. on 6 d. lilac, pl. 18, wmk. Crown, an unused block of
four lettered CK-CL / DK-DL, of fine colour, large part og. with
the lower pair unmounted og. Rare. Signed A. Diena. Cert. K. Louis
(2025) Gi K8B = £ 3'400. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4198 cover imageRoyal Household Mail 1889: Envelope addressed in manuscript to Sir
Henry Ponsonby, Windsor Castle, franked with 1 d. lilac, tied by
clear Richmond, Surrey "D21" duplex datestamp FE 28 1889, with
Windsor arrival cds on reverse. The cover bears extensive
contemporary manuscript endorsements in red and black ink
including: “Please present my compliments… is happy to inform her
that the 2 (Victoria & Albert) has not suffered from the cold
weather (I don’t know her)”, together with further internal
docketing and handling notations. Some creasing and peripheral wear
with minor ageing consistent with handling; reverse with intact
black wax seal and light soiling; nevertheless a well-preserved for
such correspondence. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4199 cover image1889: Envelope addressed in manuscript to Sir Henry Ponsonby,
Windsor Castle, franked with 1 d. lilac, dated 7 April 1889, tied
by Lewes duplex datestamp in black. Reverse with Windsor arrival
(AP 8 89). Front bearing extensive contemporary manuscript
endorsements in red and black ink, including the instruction:
“Would you wish this case to be declined - nothing short of £5
would be of any use, and that not much good I am afraid, decline,”
together with further internal docketing and handling date "ap 10
89". An unsolicited petition evidently intercepted. Some creasing,
damage and peripheral wear, soiling and minor ageing consistent
with handling; nevertheless a preserved and interesting example
with the manuscript annotations clear and highly legible. A
provocative item of Victorian Royal Household postal history. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4200 cover image1889: Envelope addressed to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Windsor
Castle, franked with 1 d. lilac, tied by clear London hooded circle
datestamp 9 AP 1889, with Windsor arrival cds on reverse (AP 10 89)
alongside contemporary manuscript endorsements including: “Writer
asks for a charity" and "no notice.”. An unsolicited petition
evidently intercepted and internally annotated within the Royal
Household. Vertical and horizontal creasing, small tear at base and
light peripheral wear with minor ageing consistent with handling;
nevertheless a well-preserved and visually attractive example with
the manuscript annotations clear and legible. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 220.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4201 cover image1889 (Oct. 17): Envelope addressed to Sir Henry Ponsonby, The
Castle, Balmoral, Scotland, franked with 1 d. lilac, tied by clear
circular datestamp of 17 OC 1889. Reverse bearing remarkable
contemporary manuscript endorsements in blue and red crayon: “Rev.
John Mathews – his 3rd son was gored…”, “Asks the Queen to pay his
son’s hospital fees”, prominently marked “Private”, and further
note: “Regret Sir H.P. is unable to pay his respect.” An
unsolicited petition evidently intercepted and internally annotated
within the Royal Household during Queen Victoria’s residence at
Balmoral. Horizontal fold across lower portion of the cover, small
opening tears and minor edge wear consistent with handling, light
ageing; nevertheless a well-preserved and visually attractive
example with the manuscript annotations clear and highly legible. A
socially evocative item of Victorian Royal Household postal
history, illustrating the screening of private appeals addressed to
the Sovereign. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 220.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4202 cover image1889: Envelope addressed to Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen of
Great Britain and Ireland, Balmoral Castle, Scotland, boldly
endorsed “Private” on face and reverse, franked with 1 d. lilac
tied by London squared circle datestamp 2 NO 1889. A private
communication directed to the Sovereign at Balmoral during
residence. Horizontal fold through the lower portion of the cover
passing through the adhesive; additional vertical filing crease
well clear of the stamp; light handling marks consistent with
official receipt and archival storage. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4203 cover image1889: Envelope addressed to Her Majesty’s Representative of the
Privy Purse, Buckingham Palace, franked with 1 d. lilac tied by
London squared circle datestamp 6 NO 1889. The cover bears
prominent contemporary red manuscript endorsements including “This
must be declined (tomorrow) it is no case”, indicating formal
internal handling and rejection within the Royal Household
administration. Horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesive; minor
creasing and peripheral wear consistent with official receipt and
archival storage. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4204 cover image1889: Envelope addressed to Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen of
Great Britain and Ireland, Buckingham Palace, London, franked with
1 d. lilac, tied by Dublin duplex datestamp 18 NO 1889, with London
arrival cds on reverse dated 19 NO 1889. Reverse bearing multiple
contemporary manuscript endorsements and internal docketing
notations, including references to prior correspondence and : "Mary
& Margaret Murphy...is she a former correspondent?...see 5841/86
she is crazy" as well as "I am unable to interfere. Her enclosure
should go back." Opening tear at top, some creasing and wear with
minor ageing consistent with handling; scarce socially evocative
item from Ireland to the Royal Household. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4205 cover image1889: Envelope addressed to Her Majesty The Queen, Buckingham
Palace, franked with 1 d. lilac tied by Manchester “498” duplex
datestamp 12 DE 1889, with Windsor arrival cds dated 13 DE 1889 on
reverse. The reverse bears a clear contemporary manuscript
endorsement reading “Thanks, but The Queen cannot accept presents
from persons unknown to her - return”. An unsolicited gift
evidently submitted to the Royal Household and formally declined.
Horizontal filing fold clear of the adhesive; and light handling
marks consistent with official processing and archival storage. A
particularly appealing and socially revealing example of late
Victorian Royal Household correspondence, documenting the formal
refusal of unsolicited presents addressed to Queen Victoria. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4206 * image1883 (July 2): 2 s. 6 d. lilac on blued paper, lettered GC, wmk.
Large Anchor, unused, with part original gum, well centred, light
vertical crease and bend, otherwise of fine appearance Gi = £
6'000. Provenance: Charles Nissen stock, Stanley Gibbons, 28-29
Sept 1978, lot 416; Phillips,13-14 June 1979, lot 341 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 425.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4207 image1883/84: 2 sh. 6 d. deep lilac, 5 sh. rose, and 10 sh. ultramarine,
three fine and fresh examples of good colour, one blunted perf with
the 5 sh., cancelled by light datestamps, an appealing trio. Signed
Sorani, cert. R. Diena (2025) Gi = £ 950. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4208 image1884 (April 1): £ 1 brown-lilac, lettered HB, wmk. Three Crowns,
perf. 14, a used example, of good colour, cancelled by a Victoria
St. cds and rectangular in black, overall a good example of this
scarce stamp Gi K15 = £ 3'000 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4209 image1884: £ 1 brown-lilac, wmk. Three Crowns, a fine example, cancelled
by 1889 datestamp and framed handstamp. Cert. R. Diena (2025) Gi =
£ 3'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4210 (*) image1888 (Feb): £ 1 brown-lilac, lettered DC, wmk. Three Orbs, unused,
ironed creases and slight uniform toning, but a presentable example
of this extremely rare stamp, one of the rarities of the Surface
Printed issues. RPSL (2025) Gi K16 = £ 60'000 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 4,700.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4211 * image1891 (Jan 28): £ 1 green, lettered GA, wmk. Three Crowns, perf. 14,
an unused example of fresh vibrant colour, well positioned, fine
appearance with large part og. Scarce stamp Gi K17 = £ 3'500 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4212 ** image1902: £ 1 dull blue-green, wmk. Imperial Three Crowns, a fine and
fresh unused example, unmounted og. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Gi = £
2'000 for mounted. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4213 * image1902 (July 16): £ 1 dull blue-green, De La Rue, ordinary paper,
wmk. Three Crowns, an unused example, of good colour, positioned
slightly right, otherwise good to fine with large part og. Scarce
stamp Gi M55 = £ 2'000 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4214 ** image1913: Waterlow Seahorse 5 s. rose-carrmine, an unused corner
marginal example from top right of sheet, fresh vivid colour, fine
unmounted og. A most attractive stamp Gi = £ 1'100 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 100.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM
4215 * image1913: Seahorse £ 1 deep blue-green, an unused example of excellent
centering and rich colour, marginal from left of sheet, superb
large part og. A fine and scarce stamp. Signed A. Diena Gi = £
2'800 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 350.00
Closing..Jun-01, 11:59 PM

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