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| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70049 |
Proof |
S.G. DP44 |
 1841 2d red brown on "Dickinson" silk thread paper, with large margins all round; very fine unused with part o.g, an extremely rare trial printing of which only 24 were produced eight of which are in the Royal Philatelic
collection and many of the other remaining examples housed in other institutional collections; ex Ernest Dale.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 12,000
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| 70050 |
 ,Proof |
S.G. DP49b |
 1867 2d blue pl.9 HI/IJ Paris exhibition proof block of four; lovely vibrant colour; a scarce multiple.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 1,600
SOLD for GBP 1,600.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70051 |
Proof |
S.G. DP66 |
 1870 April- May colour trials for the 1/2d. bantam stamps, 8 proof impressions (one impression covered by another) as struck from the small plate of six incomplete impressions of the New south Wales 1d., 2d. and 3d. "Diadem"
issues on white wove paper affixed to piece of printers day book in various colours with manuscript annotations as to how the colours are made; a very rare exhibition showpiece.(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 4,500
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| 70052 |
Proof |
S.G. DP66 |
 1870 April- May colour trials for the 1/2d. bantam stamps, 11 impressions as struck from the small plate of six incomplete impressions of the New south Wales 1d., 2d. and 3d. "Diadem" issues on white wove paper in various
colours; 9 of the proofs trimmed at top and at base; a very rare group.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 2,500
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| 70053 |
Proof |
S.G. DP66 |
 1870 April- May colour trials for the 1/2d. bantam stamps, a single impression as struck from the small plate of six incomplete impressions of the New south Wales 1d., 2d. and 3d. "Diadem" issues on white wove paper in orange
ochre.(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
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1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70054 |
O, |
|
 1840 1d. black, eight unplated examples, each with good to large margins, five cancelled by red Maltese Cross the other three by black cross; some faults though otherwise and attractive group.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 600
SOLD for GBP 600.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70055 |
O |
|
 1840 1d. black, three unplated examples tied to small pieces by black crosses; good space fillers.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
(Image 5)
(Image 6)
|
Estimate. GBP 160
SOLD for GBP 160.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70056 |
 |
|
 1840 1d. black, unplated selection of 6 covers, comprising singles used on entires (4) each cancelled by red Maltese cross, large entire to Brighton bearing 4 singles each cancelled by red cross and an entire letter to
Inveraray bearing strip of 4 NI-NL (cut into at top)each neatly cancelled by black crosses; small faults and creases though a very rare group with the multiples.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 400
SOLD for GBP 900.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70057 |
|
|
 1840 1d. black, pl. 1a, BF, close to good margins, used on entire letter from Sheffield to Birmingham, dated My 7. 1840 the second day of issue, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross with the side flap re folded to perfectly
display the fine Sheffield ds; a lovely second day usage cover. Cert Eichele (2004).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
|
Estimate. GBP 4,000
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| 70058 |
|
|
 1840 (May 24 used on the 3rd Sunday) entire letter from Dublin to London, bearing 1840 1d. black, pl. 1a, IF, with good to enormous margins placed at the lower left contrary to regulations , neatly cancelled by red Maltese
cross; fine and attractive. A rare 3rd Sunday usage demonstrating that there was still early confusion on where to place the adhesives. Cat from £6,500.(Image
1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 2,500
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| 70059 |
O |
|
 1840 1d. black, pl.1a, JK, good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strike of a Magenta Maltese cross; very rare so fine. Cert B.P.A. (1991) when it was on small piece.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
|
Estimate. GBP 1,500
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| 70060 |
O |
S.G. 3 AS2f |
 1840 1d grey black, Pl.1a QK, four good to large margins, extremely fresh and clean appearance, cancelled by a double strike of a Scottish Maltese cross in black which is much scarcer on this plate than the SG cv suggests;
immaculately clean back, a vibrant printing giving an exceptionally fine level of detail on this scarce usage (SG £1'100). Note: At time of publication a search on a well know online site and three key UK based dealers of line engraved material for a
plate 1a penny blacks with a black Maltese Cross, produced not one single other example, however there were three examples of a brown Maltese Cross readily available - a brown cross on any penny black plate catalogues at £3'000.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 300
SOLD for GBP 600.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70061 |
|
|
 1840 (Nov 20) wrapper sent locally in Sevenoaks with 1840 1d black pl.1a QL tied by a lovely strike of the rare Sevenoaks “deep carmine” cross, listed in Rockoff and Jackson in November 1840, cert. Mike Jackson (2022).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 200
SOLD for GBP 320.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70062 |
O |
S.G. 3 |
 1840 1d grey black, Pl.1a SI-SJ pair, four good to large margins, beautiful shade with vivid detail of the engraving, lightly cancelled by a red Maltese cross, does have a very light fold between the stamps which is almost
undetectable and does not detract from the very fine appearance, pairs on this plate are scarce; cert. Brandon (2011), (SG £1'800).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 450
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| 70063 |
O |
S.G. 2 AS1f |
 1840 1d black, Pl.1a SJ, four good to large margins, cancelled by a black Maltese cross which is much scarcer on this plate than the SG cv suggests especially in this shade; crisp printing, clean back, an exceptionally fine
example of this scarce usage (SG Spec AS1f £1'100). Note: At time of publication a search on a well know online site and three key UK based dealers of line engraved material for a plate 1a penny blacks with a black Maltese Cross produced not one
single other example, however there were three examples of a brown Maltese Cross readily available - a brown cross on any penny black plate catalogues at £3'000.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 350
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| 70064 |
O |
|
 1840 1d black pl.1b BF, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the rd Maltese cross; fresh and attractive.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 180
SOLD for GBP 300.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70065 |
|
|
 1840 (Sep 5) wrapper from Coleraine to Ballymoney (Ireland) with 1840 1d intense black pl.1b BG with close to large margins, tied by red Maltese, fine Irish usage, cert. Mike Jackson (2022).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 200
SOLD for GBP 200.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70066 |
|
|
 1840 1d black pl.1b CK with watermark inverted, good to large margins, hinged onto entire letter from Rye to Mountfield dated AU. 17.1840, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross, fine.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 300
SOLD for GBP 320.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
| 70067 |
O |
|
 1840 1d. black, FA, Pl. 1b, good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross, Fine and attractive.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. GBP 260
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| 70068 |
O |
S.G. 2 |
 1840, 1d black pl.1b FK, four large even margins, strong colour, crisp impression, cancelled by a neat Maltese cross in red, give an extremely fine appearance to what is a very attractive example from this early plate; such
fine examples command a premium and are much more difficult to find than the catalogue value suggests, (SG £350).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 220
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