1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 continued...
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| 50040 |
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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 10,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50041 |
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 1840 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)
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Estimate. GBP 30,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50042 |
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 1840 (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)
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Estimate. GBP 420
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50043 |
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 1840 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)
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Estimate. GBP 40,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50044 |
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 1841 (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)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50045 |
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 1841 (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)
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Estimate. GBP 13,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50046 |
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 1840 1d black pl.5 DF/EG mint block of four, just touched by E of EG otherwise fine to good margins, large part original gum with some light gum creasing; a very rare multiple (S.G. Spec. £100'000).
Expertise: Karl Louis Provenance cert. (2012) and cert. Brandon (1997).
Provenance: Robson Lowe auction (1957, part of an irregular block of 13); Harmers auction (1967); Shaida (1992); Layton (1995). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 24,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50047 |
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 1840 1d black pl.5 ID, mint with large part original gum (toned), good margins all round; small tear in margin at upper left, not affecting the fine appearance. Cert B.P.A. (1983). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 1,300
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50048 |
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 1840 1d. black, Pl. 5, JJ, Unused with large part original gum, good margins all round; fine. Cert Mike Jackson (2021). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 1,500
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50049 |
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 1840 1d black pl.5 LG-LL mint horizontal right marginal strip of six showing part marginal inscription "SIDE of the Letter" with good margins on other sides (LK just touched at upper right), large part original gum, a tear on LJ and some
creases, still a striking rarity. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 26,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50050 |
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 1841 1d red pl.5 NG/PL, from the "black" plates, a superb mint marginal inscriptional block of 18 from the right of the sheet with full deckle edge, showing part inscription "Back be careful not to remove the Cement", almost all with
mint never hinged original gum, regarded as the finest piece in private hands of this plate, a great rarity.
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2017).
Provenance: "The Dublin Find", Fisher and Rowse. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 12,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50051 |
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 1840 1d black pl.6 TF with three margins on entire tied red MC from Manchester to London, then re-directed to Dulwich with additional 1d black (RI) Pl.5, tied black MC. A scarce re-directed cover. Cert Brandon (2005). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 850
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50052 |
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 1840 1d black pl.6 CK, mint with large part original gum (toned), large balanced margins all round, fine; cert. BPA (2019). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50053 |
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 1840 1d black pl.6 FA/GC block of 6 with just touched to good margins on entire from Holt to Norwich (Norfolk), tied by six fine strikes of black MC, Holt AP 21 1841 and Norwich AP 22 1841 backstamps, light filing crease just affecting
FA and FC, block excised from the cover and replaced after the Holcombe certificate, still an important and very rare cover.
Expertise: Cert. Holcombe (1986).
Provenance: Robson Lowe sales 1949, 1947; Tes; Pichai. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 7,500
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50054 |
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 1840 1d intense black pl.6 FI, mint with large part original gum, good margins all round, fine; cert. BPA (1977). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50055 |
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 1840 1d black pl.6 IA and 1840 2d blue pl.1 AD, two stunning mint examples of the world's first two postage stamps, each with large part original gum and record margins all round, displaying rich fresh colour, which would make a
magnificent frontis piece to a line engraved exhibit.
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1996) for the 1d black and Karl Louis Provenance Cert. (2012).
Provenance: 2d is ex Baron Anthony de Worms and Alan Holyoake. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 16,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50056 |
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 1840 1d black pl.6 RI-RL horizontal strip of four, margins just touched at top, additionally with 1840 2d blue KA, three margins, on entire from York to Kirkby Stephen, tied red MCs, reinforced filing creases, an exceptional rare mixed
franking; cert. Brandon (2003). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,200
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50057 |
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 1840 1d black pl.7 KI-LJ mint block of four on experimental thin paper, good balanced margins all round, with large part re-distributed gum, good fresh colour, a couple of small thin spots, not detracting from the very fine appearance of
this extremely rare multiple.
Expertise: Cert Brandon (2014).
Provenance: Robson Lowe auction 1953, B&K auction 1981, Lord Steinberg 2011.
Note: This block would have originally adjoined the following lot. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 26,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50058 |
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 1840 1d black pl.7 MC-ME mint horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, with large part original gum; a couple of folds in between the margins, though a fine looking piece. Rare. Ex Seymour. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 6,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
| 50059 |
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 1840 1d black pl.8 ED-EE pair and FH-FL strip of five, with good to very large margins, neatly tied to small piece by good strikes of the red Maltese cross, fine and scarce. Cert B.P.A (1990). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 02:00 AM |
