1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number) continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 50304 |
O |
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 1840 2d blue pl.1 AK, fine to very good margins, showing shifted transfer (basal) which is particularly noticeable by the K square, neat black MC, very fine (S.G. Spec. £1'100).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 130
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50305 |
 |
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 1840 (4 Aug) Lettersheet to Cottbus Prussia, bearing 1840 2d blue pl.1 pair CA-CB and single lettered CD each neatly cancelled and tied by superb strikes of the red Maltese cross, the pair additionally tied by A straight line HAMBURG 8
AUG H.S in black and showing a "MACDUFF PENNY POST" hand stamp alongside, the front endorsed 10 3/4 in red manuscript, the reverse showing Hull Ship Letter in red; the single 2d has been excised and re-attached, though not detracting from the fine
appearance of this extremely rare usage, a major exhibition rarity; cert. BPA (2006).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 4,600
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50306 |
O, |
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 1840 2d bright blue pl.1 CF-DG in block of four with clear to good margins and fine strikes of a red MC, a magnificent and scarce multiple.
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2006) and RPS (2021).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 6,500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50307 |
O, |
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 1840 2d blue pl.1 CG/DH block of 4, margins just touched at lower right, with the "317" Irish 1844-type numerals in blue of Macroom. A small scissor cut between the stamps at left and vertical crease through right hand pair barely detract
from this unique and important multiple; cert. BPA (1984); ex Lord Vestey (S.G. SpecD1xd).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 6,500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50309 |
 , |
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 1840 2d blue pl.1 FI/GJ mint block of four, with large balanced margins all round, large part original gum (the lower pair unmounted), creased through the top frame line though in no way detracting from the very fine appearance of this
major rarity; cert. BPA (1997).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 46,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50310 |
|
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 1840 2d blue (deep shade) pl.1 HA, stunning mint marginal example from the left of the sheet showing part inscription "In Wetting the" and with large margins on the other sides, superb large part original gum; a fresh and unrivalled
single example which would be close to impossible to find a better one; cert. BPA (2011).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 16,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50311 |
O, |
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 1840 2d bright blue pl.1 HB/IC block of 4 used with red MCs, clear to good margins, minor faults on IB otherwise a fine multiple from this scarcer shade and with a red Maltese Cross, most attractive and scarce; Brandon (2018) (S.G.
£22'000).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 4,600
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50312 |
O |
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 1840 2d blue, Pl.1, JA-JJ in magnificent horizontal strip of 10 with clear to good margins, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red MC, creases affecting ‘JD’ and JJ’, an outstanding and very rare multiple. Cert B.P.A. (2010).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 10,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50314 |
 |
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 1840 2d blue pl.1 LG/MH block of four on piece with LJ-MJ vertical pair, both four-margined (LG has scissor cut at top) and neat strikes of red MC, an attractive and extremely scarce multiple; cert. BPA (1996) and Fulpius (1952) (S.G.
£24'000 as pair and block of four). Ex Daisy.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 13,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50315 |
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 1842 (Nov 7) entire letter to Preston, bearing 1840 2d. blue pl.1 LJ in combination with 1841 2d blue pl.3 SK, paying the 4d rate up to 2oz, each with good to large margins and cancelled by black Maltese Crosses; a great rarity with this
mixed issue franking and an exhibition showpiece; cert. RPS (1978).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 1,800
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50316 |
O |
|
 1840 2d. blue, Pl.1, MD, good margins all round, neatly cancelled by No "3" in black Maltese cross; Rare.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 3,600
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50317 |
O |
|
 1840 2d blue pl.1 NF, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a very fine strike of the red Maltese cross, tiny corner bend next to F mentioned for accuracy, a most attractive example.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 700
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50318 |
DE |
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 1840 2d pale blue pl.1 NH unused, fine to good margins, fresh colour, very fine and rare (S.G. £45'000).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50319 |
O |
|
 1840 2d blue, Pl. 1, PA-PD, horizontal strip of 4 with good to very large margins and showing neat strikes of red MC, fine and scarce and of considerable visual appeal.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 1,600
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50320 |
O |
|
 1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, QC-QF, horizontal strip of four, with good margins all round, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese cross; a couple of small faults though not detracting from the very fresh and fine appearance. A rare
multiple.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50321 |
O |
|
 1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, QK, a fine used example cancelled by red Maltese cross.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 220
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50322 |
O |
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 1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, RG-RH pair, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by black Maltese Crosses; rare.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 460
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50323 |
|
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 1841 (Jul 30) entire to East Warriston, bearing 1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, RI-RJ, pair, neatly cancelled by fine strikes of the black Maltese cross; a most attractive cover. Cert Holcombe (1999). Ex Mayflower.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 700
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50324 |
O |
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 1840 2d blue pl.1 TA-TB pair from the lower left corner of the sheet, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese cross; a fine and attractive multiple.
Note: for a matched pair of 1d blacks see lot 50162.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 1,300
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50325 |
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 1840 2d blue pl.1 TL lower right corner marginal inscription example on cover from Limerick to the Strand, tied by black MC with Ennis 17 7 41 and Limerick 17 7 41 backstamps, lovely quality, just a superb cover in all respects.
Expertise: Cert. Diena (1977) and BPA (1977).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 9,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
