1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 continued...
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Symbol |
Catalog No. |
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Opening |
| 50160 |
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 1840 1d black pl.2 SI-SK mint horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round, large part o.g., some insignificant gum creasing, not detracting from the fine appearance of this scarce multiple; cert. RPS (1975).(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 5,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50161 |
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 1840 1d. black, Pl. 2, TA, a superb marginal example from the lower left corner of the sheet showing with full deckle edge and showing part inscription "PRICE 1d. Per L" and plate number "2", large part original gum; a couple of small
faults mostly confined to the sheet margin, in no way detracting from the fine appearance of this major exhibition rarity.(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 22,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50162 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.2 TA-TB used marginal pair from the lower left of the sheet, just clear to large margins, neatly cancelled by fine strikes of the red Maltese cross. A scarce multiple.
Note: For a matched pair of 1840 2d blues see lot 50324.(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 700
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50163 |
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 1840 1d. black, Pl.1b, TF-TK, horizontal strip of 6 on entire to Edinburgh with close to good margins, neatly tied by good strikes of red MCs, endorsed ‘’above 3 oz’’ and ‘’4’’, backstamped ‘’Dunfermline 12 8 40’’ and ‘’13 8 40’’
arrival strike. Vertical filing fold affecting ‘TG’. Most attractive, and a very scarce multiple on cover. Cert B.P.A. (1990). Ex Robson Lowe sale 1979, Ex Minimus 1980, ex Harmers auctions 1981, 1989.(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 4,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50164 |
O |
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 1840 1d intense black pl.2 TG state 2 (with large burr line in right margin) with four margins and boldly struck vermilion MC, a fine and very striking example (S.G. Spec AS16 £550).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 100
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50165 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.2 TL, early and late impressions, two good to very fine examples, with good to large margins and red MC, both showing attractive examples of the double "T", a scarce pair (S.G. Spec AS14c & 15c, £425 each).(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 180
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50166 |
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 1840 1d. black, Pl. 2, TL, good to very large margins, neatly tied to small piece by a superb strike of the red Maltese cross, with another superb complete strike alongside. A visually appealing example. Fine.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 460
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50167 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.3 DA with 4 margins and fine strike of orange MC, a fine and attractive example.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 70
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50168 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.3 GA with four margins and centrally struck bright red MC, a fine example.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 80
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50169 |
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 1d black pl.3 IC with good even margins on cover from London to Reigate, tied by fine brownish-red MC, London Maltese Cross type departure strike on reverse 'I JU 1840'. A fine cover. (S.G. £1'000).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 200
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50170 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.3 ID with four large, even margins and boldly struck red MC, a superb example.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 150
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50171 |
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 1840 (Dec 16) entire letter from Newton Stewart (Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland) to Gatehouse, bearing 1840 1d black pl.3 NE, tied by the Newton Stewart purple-maroon Maltese Cross (see Robson Lowe GB Philatelist Aug 1961), fine and
scarce; cert BPA (1993).(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 900
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50172 |
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 1840 1d black pl.3 NE, large balanced margins all round, used locally on entire in Edinburgh (Scotland), dated "Aug. 4. 40", neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross, a clean and attractive cover.(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 160
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50173 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.3 TC with 4 margins, enormous at base, with full strike of orange-red MC, a superb example.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 100
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50174 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.3 TD with good margins, very large at base, brownish-red MC, some minor toning at top, a fine example from this more difficult plate.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 80
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50175 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.4 BA with four margins and neat strike of a red MC, a fine example.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 70
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50176 |
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 1840 (Dec 10) envelope from Edinburgh to Perth (Scotland), bearing 1840 1d. black pl.4 ED, separated by tearing, tied by "HANOVER STREET" straight line Scots local, faults, a rare usage; cert Eichele (2012).(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 260
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50177 |
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 1840 (Oct 12) printed circular from the Surtees society in Crook Hall, Durham, bearing 1840 1d black pl. 4 EE, neatly tied by a brownish red Maltese cross, showing at upper left "Heighington/Penny Post" handstamp in black and "1" charge
mark both erased by pen strokes, to pay re-direction to London, on arrival in London the cover was re-directed to Paris, manuscript "10" d rate to Calais, and French "25" c. Calais to Paris charge, with the 1d. black only valid for internal postage;
a very rare re-directed abroad usage we can find recorded; a major exhibition showpiece. Cert R.P.S. (2011).(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 3,600
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50178 |
O |
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 1840 1d black pl.4 FJ with 4 margins and full, centrally struck orange-red MC, a fine and most attractive example.(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 80
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
| 50179 |
O, |
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 1840 1d black pl.4 GE/HF in block of four with clear to very large margins, red MC cancels, pressed horizontal crease between the rows, an attractive and scarce multiple; cert. Diena (1967) (S.G. Spec. £18'000).(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-20, 02:00 AM |
