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1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number) continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
50326 O,   image1840 2d blue pl.2 AA/BB in block of four with good margins and neat strikes of a black MC, small scissor cut in margin at right (clear of designs) and minor faults but a most attractive and scarce multiple; cert. Brandon (2017) (S.G. Spec £32'000).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 5,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50327   image1841 (Jul 19) entire Registered to Preston, endorsed "Registered/No 58/ 1/-" in red manuscript (fee paid in cash), bearing 1840 2d. blue, Pl. 2, AJ-AK (just cut into at upper right), neatly cancelled by black Maltese crosses; an attractive and extremely rare registered usage. Cert B.P.A. (2020).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. GBP 4,600

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50328 O   image1840 2d blue pl.2 CB with a very fine strike of a blue Maltese Cross, close to very large margins, faint diagonal bend at top left not detracting from the superb appearance of this rare coloured cancellation (S.G. Spec. £15'000).(Image 1)

Estimate. GBP 1,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50329   image1840 2d blue pl.2 AK-AL pair, margins just touched at left and BK/CL in block of four, margin just touched at lower left, on cover from Newport, Monmouthshire (Wales), to Lubeck in Germany, tied by fine strikes of black MC (the pair and block would have formed the original mint block of six). A fine and unique cover to an overseas destination, truly an exhibition item. Expertise: Cert. RPS (1998). Provenance: Meroni, Seymour, Poutiainen, Shaida, Pichai, Gross.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 13,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50330 S.G. 5, 8 image1842 (Jan 8) entire letter from London to Somerset, bearing 1840 2d deep blue pl.2 DD-DE horizontal pair in combination with 1841 1d red-brown pl. 17 IL, with good to very large margins, neatly tied by fine complete strikes of the black Maltese cross, a very rare and most attractive mixed franking; cert RPS (1996), ex Pickering.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 3,600

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50331 O   image1840 2d blue pl.2 EA-EL complete row of 12 with margins mostly all round, neatly cancelled by a black Maltese crosses; small faults as to be expected with a used multiple this size; a major rarity with only two other similar multiples known, one of which is in the Royal collection.(Image 1)

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Estimate. GBP 5,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50332   image1840 2d deep blue pl.2 FD-FF horizontal strip of three, close to good margins, on cover to Poole, dated ‘’11 NO 40’’ and tied by neat strikes of red MC. A most attractive cover, particularly scarce with a red Maltese Cross on plate 2. Cert. RPS (1994).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. GBP 4,600

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50333   image1842 (Oct 17) a lovely entire letter addressed in blue ink from Boyle to Dublin, bearing 1840 2d blue pl.2 JB-JC pair, with good margins all round, neatly tied by good strikes of the black Maltese cross, showing hand struck "NO 1" in blue alongside and a fine strike of the "Boyle/Penny Post" in black; a most attractive usage.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 4,600

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50334 O   image1840 2d deep blue pl.2 LE-LH strip of four, good to very large margins all round, each neatly cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese cross; an exceptional and very rare multiple.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 1,300

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50335 O   image1840 2d deep blue pl.2 NA, a magnificent left hand marginal inscription example with full, upright strike of black MC, superb; cert. Brandon (2017).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 2,600

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50336   image1840 2d blue pl.2 OA-OL, maximum horizontal strip of twelve, cut into in places and showing portions of nine adjoining stamps at top, some creasing and other faults, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations on wrapper (smaller part of reverse missing) from South Shields (JA 26 1842 backstamp) to London. Faults to be expected from such large wrapper with heavy contents. A remarkable and very important cover representing the largest known multiple of the 2 pence used on cover and unique from plate 2. A similar strip of twelve on cover (but plate 1) was part of the famous Chartwell collection (part I, lot 1182) which sold for £42'000. Expertise: Certificate BPA (2012).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 8,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50337 O   image1840 2d deep blue pl.2 OE-OF in horizontal pair with good to large margins and two crisp strikes of black MC, exceptional quality (S.G. Spec DS7, £2'500+).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 900

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50338 O   image1840 2d blue pl. 2 PL right marginal example showing small part inscription, good to very large margins on other sides, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese cross, repaired hole in the sheet margin, fine and most attractive.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 900

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50339   image1840 2d blue pl.2 RH with very close to clear margins tied black MC, on cover sent to the City of London and then re-addressed to Limehouse with additional 1841 1d red (2 to 3 margins), "Fenchurch St" handstamp on front with the various backstamps. The 2d has been lifted for examination and replaced. A very scarce London combination usage; cert. Brandon (1999).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 900

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
1841 1d Red
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
50340 ,,   image1841 1d red-brown pl.80 EA-TI in mint block of 90, some small defects and creasing (only to be expected with a block this size), a magnificent and very rare multiple; cert. Holcombe (1991).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 10,500

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50341 ,,,S S.G. 8s image1841 1d. red-brown on blued paper, pl. 90, lettered AA-CI, A spectacular corner marginal block of block of 27 (9 x 3), from the top left of sheet with Plate Number "90" and imprint "PRICE 1d. Per Label. 1/- Per Row of 12. £1...Per Sheet. Place the Labels ABOVE the Address and towards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the Letter. In Wettin(g)", Large part or unmounted mint original gum, each stamp overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 1) in black. The block showing the characteristic re-cut frames on this Plate and blind "A`s" in the first row, a superb block showing excellent vibrant colour, two vertical creases as to be expected and a few thins not affecting the magnificent appearance. Fresh and fine. An exhibition show piece. Cat. £54,000++ as singles. Note: Illustrated in "Specimen Stamps & Postal Stationery of Great Britain" by Marcus Samuel and Alan Huggins on page 17.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 15,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50342   image1841 1d. orange brown, Pl.130, KI, fine mint NH; fresh and fine. Cert R.P.S. (2011).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 460

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50343 ,   image1841-53 1d. red-brown, Pl. 136, AA-AK, mint horizontal strip of eleven showing plate number and marginal inscription, in a deep red-brown shade on blued paper, other margins small to very large, with full original gum. A fine and important plating piece. Ex Lord Vestey 2010.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 4,600

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50344 ,   image1841 1d. red, Pl. 94, AA-AL, mint complete row of twelve comprising the top of the sheet showing full marginal inscription and plate number, large part original gum: a few trivial faults as to be expected, though not affecting the fine appearance of this very rare multiple.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 4,600

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM
50345   1841, 1d. red selection of four covers to various destinations, generally fine.(Image 1)

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Estimate. GBP 230

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM

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