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Great Britain continued...

1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40120 O   image1840 1d black pl.2 SG-SI, horizontal strip of three, clear to large margins, each with clear black MCs, a very fine and attractive used multiple.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 400

Currently (SAN)...GBP 400.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40121   image1840 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. Expertise: Cert. RPS (1975).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 5,500

Currently (SAN)...GBP 5,500.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40122   image1840 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) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 19,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 19,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40123 O   image1840 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) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 600

Currently (SAN)...GBP 600.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40124   image1840 1d black pl.1b TF-TK, horizontal strip of 6 on entire from Dunfermline to Edinburgh (Scotland) 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. BPA (1990) and Karl Louis Provenance cert. (2012); ex Robson Lowe sale 1979, "Minimus" 1980, Harmers auctions 1981 and 1989.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. GBP 3,800

Currently (SAN)...GBP 3,800.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40125   image1840 (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) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 750

Currently (SAN)...GBP 750.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40126 ,,   image1840 1d black pl.3 QB/TC mint block of eight, good to huge margins showing portions of neighbouring stamps and left, original gum with some insignificant thin spots and a few light tone spots, horizontal fold between upper and lower block, a stunning multiple of the difficult plate 3, with this being the largest multiple of plate 3 in private hands. Note: Illustrated in "The British Philatelist" October 1908 (included) when it was in a block of 12. Expertise: Cert. RPS (2003), Roumet (2002).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate. GBP 120,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 120,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40127   image1840 1d black pl.4 in horizontal strip of 7 (AE-AK) with single (AD) on cover from Stoney Stratford (Buckinghamshire) SP 24 1840 to Newport Pagnell tied by red MCs, margins just touched AE-AF, AE and AJ creased, AI small tear. An attractive and rare cover, one of only four covers bearing eight or more adhesives from this plate according to Karl Louis; cert. Brandon (2004) and Karl Louis Provenance Certificate (2009).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. GBP 6,500

Currently (SAN)...GBP 6,500.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40128   image1840 1d black pl.4, eight singles (mostly 2 to 3 margin with some degree of overlapping) on entire from London to Midhurst, Sussex, tied by red MCs, backstamped JA 4 1841. An impressive and very scarce cover, showing the 8d rate for a letter over 4oz; cert. BPB (1999).(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
40129   image1840 1d black pl.4 BA-IA, vertical strip of eight ("DA" showing double letter "D") with good to very large margins on all sides and showing portions of six adjoining stamps at right, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on slightly refolded entire dated 1840 (Sep 9) addressed to Plymouth, double-ring "MORE / TO /PAY" handstamp below, some marginal creases between the stamps, fine. A sensational and extremely rare strip, thought to be the largest recorded vertical strip known on cover, a showpiece of the highest calibre. Expertise: Cert. BPA (1996). Provenance: Burrus, Daisy and Pichai.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 44,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 44,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40130 O   image1840 1d black pl.4 DK with four margins and neat black MC, fine.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 70

Currently (SAN)...GBP 70.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40131 O   image1840 1d black pl.4 EG with good even margins and neat brownish-red MC, a fine example.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 80

Currently (SAN)...GBP 80.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40132 ,   image1840 1d Black pl.4 HD/IE mint block of four, small to large margins, original gum, creasing and a few small thins or other minor faults, an attractive and extremely rare multiple (S.G. Spec. £100'000). Expertise: Cert. J-F Brun (2019) Provenance: "KM" collection (2007).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 27,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 27,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40133 ,   image1840 1d black pl.4 IA-IL, the magnificent complete horizontal row of twelve with large margins all round (touched in only two places), large part original gum; a few faults as to be expected of a multiple this size including ID torn in two and re-joined, though in no way detracting from the stunning appearance of this incredibly rare exhibition quality multiple of which two complete rows exist from this plate, and this is the finer of the two. a major piece for the connoisseur. Expertise: Cert. BPA (1956 and 1996). Provenance: HCV Adams (1956); Daisy (1996), Sayeed (2002).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate. GBP 65,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 65,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40134   image1840 (Jul 17) entire from London to Saxmundham with 1840 1d black pl.4 KH with clear to large margins tied by vivid red MC ,with ''JY 17 1840'' bs, a clean and attractive cover.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 200

Currently (SAN)...GBP 200.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40135   image1840 (Jul 7) part entire letter used locally in Gloucester, bearing 1840 1d black pl.4 NH, placed sideways (contrary to regulations) with very close to large margins, manuscript message at top "will the letter carrier please notice the delivery of this letter" which would perceivably make this an early "Advice of Receipt" letter, very rare; cert. Brandon (2003).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 750

Currently (SAN)...GBP 750.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40136 ,ROW   image1840 1d black pl.4 SB-SK horizontal strip of 10 on cover from Taunton (Somerset) to South Molton (Devon), tied by 10 strikes of a red MC, generally good margins (close or just touched in 2 or 3 places at top), ‘’Taunton OC 12 1840’’ departure strike and, on reverse, ‘’Too Late’’. Light vertical filing folds. A magnificent cover of the utmost rarity. Expertise: Cert R.P.S. (1985) Provenance: "Victoria" (1975) and Fraser (2001).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 15,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 15,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40137 O,   image1840 1d black pl.4 PA/QF used block of twelve with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by crisp strikes of the red Maltese cross, showing double letters on PA and QA, a few faults as to be expected of a multiple this size, though in no way detracting from the stunning appearance of this incredibly rare exhibition quality multiple being one of the finest blocks of this size of any plate. Expertise: Cert E. Diena (1982). Provenance: Caspary and "Lanterna" (2006).(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
40138   image1841 (Mar 19) entire letter (reduced) from Hitchin to the Cape of Good Hope, bearing 1840 1d black pl. 5 AK (defective), paying the inland postage, rated "P8" in red paying the onward overseas ship letter charge with SHIP LETTER ds in red; scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 3,800

Currently (SAN)...GBP 3,800.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM
40139   image1841 (6 Feb) entire letter to Shropshire endorsed "No 257 Registered Letter" bearing four 1840 1d. blacks pl.5 BB CA, CC and EF, neatly cancelled by red Maltese Crosses, CC creased by filing fold, otherwise fine and rare registered letter; cert BPA (2001).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 18,000

Currently (SAN)...GBP 18,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 01:00 AM

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