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Great Britain continued...

Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Tria... continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40020 Proof S.G. DP66 image1870 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 "Diadem" issues on white wove paper in orange ochre.(Image 1)

Get Market Data for [Great Britain DP66] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate. GBP 750

Currently (SAN)...GBP 750.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40021 DE, S.G. DP71(2) image1850 Prince Consort essay, in brown, large balanced margins all round, a fine example; copy of cert B.P.A. when it was part of a pair.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Get Market Data for [Great Britain DP71(2)] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census

Estimate. GBP 440

Currently (SAN)...GBP 440.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40022 Proof   image1840 1d black pl.1a GI-GJ horizontal pair, with large balanced margins, affixed to a piece of laid paper, GI tied by a superb clear strike of the red Maltese Cross and GJ tied by a very fine clear strike of the black London "T/MY - 13/1840" circular date stamp, the piece inscribed "Obliterating stamp" and "dated stamp in ink" denoting the respective cancellations; The finest of all the known examples of this cancellation trial, including that of R.M. Phillips in the National Postal Museum. A spectacular Great Britain rarity, of major importance and worthy of the greatest exhibit. Provenance: Ex "The Northbrook Papers" Christies Robson Lowe December 1996. Literature: Illustrated in "The British Postage Stamp of the Nineteenth Century" (second edition) by Robson Lowe page 119.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 44,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 44,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
1840 Parliamentary Envelopes
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40023   image1840 (8 Apr.) One Penny Houses of Parliament envelope to George Napier in Edinburgh (governor and Commander-In-Chief of the army in the Cape Colony from 1839 to 1843), two closed tears and crease at top, a fine example containing the original letter.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 1,100

Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,100.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40024   image1840 (9 Mar.) One Penny House of Commons Envelope to Viscount Galway in Bawtry. Scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 380

Currently (SAN)...GBP 380.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40025   image1840 (Feb 7) One Penny House of Commons envelope to Leeds, superb and rare so fine; cert. RPS (2022).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 380

Currently (SAN)...GBP 380.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40026 DE,   image1840 2d Mulready letter sheet, stereo a96, a very fine unused example, the top flap with very fresh mint examples of the worlds first three postage stamps affixed, 1d black AH, 1841 1d red KA, and 1840 2d blue RA (just touched at foot), a most attractive and unusual piece, very rare being one of three known examples, a stunning showpiece for a Line Engraved or Mulready collection.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 7,500

Currently (SAN)...GBP 7,500.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40027   imageMay Dates. 1840 (May 2) 1d Mulready letter sheet (A175) used locally in London to Clapham Rise, beautifully cancelled by a superb strike of red London Octagonal date stamp for the 2nd May (four days prior to the official first day of use), also showing a light strike of "Strand / 1d. paid" receiving office handstamp in black and endorsed "P1" in manuscript at lower left, an incredible exhibition showpiece un rivalled with such a perfect display of the date stamp at front, one of, if not the finest known example of this early usage; photocopy of cert. BPA (1998).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 11,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 11,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40028   image1840 (May 5) Mulready 1d lettersheet, stereo A34, sent to Jersey with ‘’2’’ in manuscript in black for postage due as the Mulready was not yet valid for postage, a fine backstamp of ‘’5 MY 1840’’ which displays nicely on top backflap, a great rarity, this being the only known pre May 6th usage sent outside the mainland; cert. BPA (1998) (S.G. £25'000).(Image 1)

Estimate. GBP 8,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 8,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40029   image1840 (May 6) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A141, sent to Liverpool and cancelled by red MC together with a London Tombstone in red dated 6 MY 1840 on the first day of issue. Slight soiling, an attractive and scarce Mulready. (S.G. Spec £18'000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 3,800

Currently (SAN)...GBP 3,800.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40030   image1840 (8 May) 1d. lettersheet from Banbury to Kent, neatly showing three MAY 8 date stamps in red; a most attractive early usage.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 380

Currently (SAN)...GBP 380.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40031   image1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready letter sheet, from London to Exmouth then re-directed to Teignmouth on May 10 (first Sunday) showing re-direction fee "P1" in manuscript alongside, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, and showing the Exmouth double arc ds on reverse which opens perfectly for display, a very rare re-direction usage so early on especially in combination of the first Sunday; cert BPA (1985).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 3,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 3,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40032   image1840 (May 10) Mulready 1d lettersheet, stereo A23, sent from Bristol to London with fine strike of the scarce brown MC, ‘’Bristol MY 10 1840’’ departure strike on the first Sunday of usage. Small internal tear by the elephant, a fine and attractive Mulready with the scarce combination of the brown MC (S.G. £15'000) and first Sunday (S.G. £10'000). In addition, the black seal on reverse reads: ‘’Thank Rowland Hill for this’’ (S.G. Spec ME1vi).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. GBP 3,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 3,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40033   image1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A27, from Lincoln to Holbeach, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, showing neat ds at lower left, light tape stain at foot from sealing a tear, a fine example used on the first Sunday, rare (S.G. £10'000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 2,200

Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,200.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40034   image1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A54, from Leamington to Ramsgate, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, vertical fold not detracting from the fine appearance of this rare first Sunday usage which opens perfectly for display (S.G. £10'000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 1,100

Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,100.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40035   image1840 (May 22) 1d envelope, stereo A173, used in London, neatly cancelled by a deep red Maltese cross, and showing TP Cornhill receiving stamp in red, the reverse flap with a fine boxed MY22 ds, which opens perfectly for display; fine and scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 220

Currently (SAN)...GBP 220.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40036   image1d Lettersheets and Envelopes. 1840 (May 29) 1d Mulready lettersheet sent from London to an MP in Hythe, cancelled by a red Maltese Cross, redirected to him at the Travelers Club in Pall Mall with ms "1" for payment and Britannia further cancelled by London tombstone on arrival, reverse with London despatch and Hythe arrival, very fine.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 1,100

Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,100.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40037   image1840 (Aug 12) 1d Mulready envelope, A135, from London to Kent, having been hand coloured then postally used, ,cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, a scarce usage with very few hand coloured examples known; cert. Brandon (2005).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 750

Currently (SAN)...GBP 750.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40038   image1840 (Aug 27) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A156, from Preston to London Bridge, with Britannia cancelled by smudged "Poulton/Penny Post" handstamp in black and red Maltese cross; Scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 380

Currently (SAN)...GBP 380.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40039   image1840 (Dec 16) 1d Mulready envelope, Forme 2 stereo A153, sent from Vera Cruz, Mexico, to Liverpool via New York cancelled by a red oval handstamp of Gilpins Exchange - Reading Room and Foreign Letter Office - New York with a handstruck "8" (Robertson M65) alongside indicating an 8d charge as an incoming Ship Letter. Backstamped with a Vera Cruz dispatch cds for 16th December, a F.Karck of New York forwarding agents cachet and a "Liverpool / Ship Letter" handstamp (Robertson type S14). This famous Mulready remains the sole recorded example posted to the UK from outside Europe. An important and extremely attractive exhibition piece. Note: Illustrated on page 118 of the "Mulready Postal Stationery" by Alan Huggins and Alan Holyoake. Expertise: Cert. BPA (1998). Provenance: Grunin and "Mayflower".(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 60,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 60,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM

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