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 1855
DIE 2 1D PL.6 MATCHED TRIO (SG21, SG26 AND SPEC C6) LETTERED CD. Good used 1855 die 2 1d pl.6 S.C.16 (SG21) lettered CD, centred low but good perforations, also good used example from the much scarcer L.C.16 printing (SG26) lettered CD, minor
imperfections on reverse, matched with fine used L.C.14 printing (spec C6) also lettered CD with London cancellation. (Ref 128568).
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 1939
AIR MAIL LONDON TO ARGENTINA WITH 5S RE-ENGRAVED SEAHORSE X 2 (SG451). Envelope (228 x 101) sent air mail London to Buenos Aires, Argentina, slight soiling with pair KGV 1s photogravure (SG449) and 5s re-engraved Seahorse (SG451) x 2 cancelled fine
strikes LONDON date stamps 24 MAY 39. 5s Seahorses some faults, all stamps perfined 'RML' (Royal Mail Lines). On front fine strike 'DEUTSCHE LUFTPOST/EUROPA-SUDAMERKA' cachet in red also envelope evidently damaged in transit and has been officially
repaired, over which is fine strike ARGENTINA date stamp 28 MAY 39. (Ref 128225).
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 1842
MAIL ATHERSTONE, WARKS TO 'OVERSEAL COTTAGE, NEAR ASHLEY', DERBYSHIRE MISSENT TO DERBY WITH 'MISSENT TO/DERBY' HAND STAMPS (DY163). Large part wrapper with repaired fault to front, from Atherstone to 'John Woodhouse Esquire, Overseal Cottage, near
Ashley', unfortunately stamp removed and on front fine strike ATHERSTONE date stamp OC 24 1842. Also on front manuscript 'Mifsent to Derby' with two good to fine strikes boxed 'MISSENT TO/DERBY' hand stamp in black (DY163) and DERBY date stamp OC 25
1842. Faults but unusual missent mail. (Ref 128066).
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MAIL BRISTOL TO LONDON WITH 'B/RIS/TOL' HAND STAMP TYPE C (BS18). Fine letter from Bristol to 'Mr. James Gordon, Mercht. London' dated 21 Feb 1768 and charged '3'. On reverse good but clear strike of the distinctive 'B/RIS/TOL' hand stamp type C
(BS18) in black, alongside fine strike London Bishop mark '23/FE'. Good usage. (Ref 127782).
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MAIL USED IN LONDON WITH 1D INLAND REVENUE OVERPRINTED 'INLAND/REVENUE' (SGF8/L108). Envelope used within London from Kentish Town to 'Mr J. W. Noble, 39 Lady Margaret Rd, London N.W.' at upper right unused example 1860 1d Inland Revenue reddish
lilac on bluish paper overprinted 'INLAND/REVENUE' in red (SGF8/L108). Alongside superb strike 'KENTISH.TOWN.N.W.' squared circle DE 8 88. RPS cert 211047 states 'L108... used on cover dated 9 DEC 88-stamp very toned and torn across centre at
right-is genuine as far as one can say despite the lack of tieing'. Stamp on cover catalogues £1500 and unused example with large part original gum (Cat £900) also accompanies. (2 items plus RPS cert). (Ref 127505).
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MULREADY WRAPPER LONDON TO BEAUMARIS, NORTH WALES WITH 'JELL'S GENERAL AND COMMERCIAL ENVELOPE' ADVERTISEMENT (SPEC MA17p). A fine used 1d Mulready wrapper, minor soiling and stereo unclear from London to 'Mr J. C. Foster at Mr Evans's Grocer, Church
Street, Beaumaris, North Wales' cancelled fine strike London Maltese cross in red, on reverse London date stamp SP 30 1840. Within very fine multi-advertisement 'JELL'S GENERAL AND COMMERCIAL ENVELOPE.' (Spec MA17p) advertising: 'To Noblemen and
Sportsmen in General. The immense advantage of having GUNPOWDER direct from the Manufacturer is without precedent, and those who have not already used Sir Henry Bridges' will do well to give his Treble Seal a trial...'; 'MONSIEUR TAILFER (from Paris)
instruction in the French language...'; 'STATIONERY,/Address or Visiting Cards engraved and printed at the shortest notice...'; 'COMMERCIAL and COLONIAL AGENCY OFFICE, and SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, 35, NEW BRIDGE STREET, BLACKFRIARS.... have opened.... for
the use of all persons intending to take part in promoting the new system of colonization...'; 'Railway Contractors and Manufacturers.... accommodation....appartment....where the subscribers can write their letters, and transact all their London
business...'; 'THE NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL'; 'A YOUNG FEMALE, aged 20, is anxious to obtain a situation with a family proceeding as above (Emigrate to Western or South Australia)'; 'VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE and LOAN COMPANY'; 'BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS,
Iron Hurdles, Iron Gates, and Iron Fencing...'; 'MANNINGS PORTABLE COLONIAL COTTAGES,... These cottages can be removed from one station to another, struck and erected again in a few hours....'; 'EMIGRANTS' EDGE TOOL and GENERAL IRON-MONGERY WAREHOUSE
and IMPROVED PORTABLE COOKING HEARTHS... Emigrants' Cooking Hearths... Locks, Bolts, Nails, Saws, Hinges, Shovels, Spades, Dung and Potatoe Forks...' 'OIL FOR THE PATENT SOLAR LAMP.... German Wax Candles, Sperm Oil...'; 'CHILDREN and INVALIDS...
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES...'; 'PARTNER WANTED by a Ship, Insurance and Commission Agent...'; 'CALEDONIAN INSURANCE COMPANY'; 'MOORGATE PLATE GLASS WAREHOUSE... CHIMNEY GLASSES, in handsome gold frames... Window Cornices, Cheval and Toilet Glasses...';
'TO THE PUBLIC. Purchase your Teas at the Warehouse, 15, FENCHURCH STREET...'; 'J. STEPHENSON, Carpenter, Box and Packing Case Maker... ornamental wire work... garden arches, alcoves, phesantries, garden borders...'; 'To MERCHANTS, BANKERS and
COMMISSION AGENTS. A YOUNG MAN, of the most respectable connections, is anxious to obtain an engagement as Clerk...'; 'THOSE LADIES who suffer from Nervous Head-Ache, or are subject to fainting in crowded rooms, should always keep by them 'WHITE'S
AROMATIC PUNGEANT ESSENCE'...; 'THAMES TUNNEL OPEN...' and finally 'Post-Office Envelopes 9d per Doz....'. A fine and rare advert, one of only three known examples recorded to date, all used. (Ref 127483).
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 1940
MAIL FPO 123 IN PALESTINE TO CHESHIRE. Envelope from FPO 123 in Palestine to Port Sunlight, Cheshire with GB KGVI 1d scarlet (SG463), 3d violet (SG467) and 6d purple (SG470) cancelled fine strikes 'FIELD POST OFFICE/123' date stamp 4 DE 40, at this
time in use in the Palestine. At lower left censor hand stamp. (Ref 127233).
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AIR MAIL LONDON TO AUSTRALIA WITH KGVI ISSUES INCL. 2/6 (SG476b), 5S(SG477) AND 10S ULTRAMARINE (SG478b). Envelope (240 x 183) sent air mail London to Melbourne, Australia with fine selection of KGVI issues, 3d pale-violet (SG490), 1s bistre-brown
(SG475), 2/6 yellow-green (SG476b), 5s red (SG477) and the very scarce 10s ultramarine (SG478b) tied LONDON date stamps 19 MAY 47. Envelope some faults from opening and creasing as expected but a colourful and rare franking. (Ref
126970).
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MAIL GULLANE (EAST LOTHIAN) TO HAWICK WITH 'HADDINGTON/370' HAND STAMP AND PRINTED CONTENTS CONCERNING HORSE BREEDING. Fine entire Gullane, East Lothian to 'Mr Thos. Mason, Gardener, at Chisholme nr Hawick', charged '8½' on front fine strike
'HADDINGTON/370-B' hand stamp in black and Edinburgh date stamp JUN 7 1817 in red. Fine printed content 'To Cover this Season, at GULLANE, THE POWERFUL FINE HORSE STAMFORD, THIRTY MARES, by Subscription, at ELEVEN GUINEAS each. As the Subscription
has not filled, he will be allowed to cover a few Half-bred Mares at Half Price. N.B.-All Expences to be paid at the time of Covering, or before the Mares are taken away. Gullane, 6th May 1817'. (Ref 126964).
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2½D GERMAN PROPAGANDA FORGERY WITH 'WORLD-SLAVERY' OVERPRINT. A superb unused example of the 1944 2½d blue German propaganda forgery overprinted 'WORLD-SLAVERY' in black with 'Star of David' and 'Hammer and Sickle' at upper left and lower right.
Rare. (Ref 126945).
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PURPLE (SG470) WITH VERY FINE INKING FLAW AND MARGINAL 'PICK-UP BAR' OMITTED. A fine o.g. lower marginal 1939 6d purple (SG470) with very fine INKING FLAW at foot of stamp, ex cylinder 37 row 20/10 with 'PICK-UP BAR' OMITTED in lower margin. Hinge
remainder on reverse but unusual combination of two varieties. (Ref 126816).
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 1937
LARGE PART PARCEL TAG LONDON TO MALAYA WITH 2/6 AND 5S SEAHORSES (SG450/451). Large part parcel tag (95 x 60), from Southwark in London to Rubber Research Institute of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur with KGV 3d photogravure (SG444) also fine 2/6 and 5s
Seahorse issue (SG450/451) cancelled SOUTHWARK parcel cancellation 3 SEP 37. Tag with tear clear of stamps and part missing at right. At upper left 'Imperial and Foreign Parcel Post' label. Faults but a rare Seahorse destination. (Ref
126737).
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1938 PARCEL TAG SHIPLEY, YORKS TO SOUTHERN RHODESIA WITH 2/6 AND 10S SEAHORSES (SG450/452). A good parcel tag (116 x 45), some creasing, from Shipley, Yorks to Bulawayo, S. Rhodesia, via Capetown with KGV 1s photogravure (SG449) x 2, one with corner
fault, also 2/6 and 10s Seahorses (SG450/452) (creasing affects) and KGVI 2d orange (SG465) cancelled 'SHIPLEY/YORKS' hand stamps. On reverse 'Imperial and Foreign Parcel Post' label. Undated but looks circa 1938. Rare Seahorse usage. (Ref
126725).
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UNDELIVERED MAIL BIRMINGHAM TO 'GILLINGHAM' WITH HAND STAMP 'GILLINGHAM/KENT'. Envelope from Birmingham to 'Gillingham' without stating whether Dorset or Kent, with 8p Machin cancelled BIRMINGHAM 7 JAN 1980 and on front manuscripts 'Not Dorset', 'Not
Kent' and 'Try' alongside boxed hand stamp 'GILLINGHAM/KENT'. Also on front boxed instructional 'UNDELIVERED FOR REASON STATED/RETURN TO SENDER'. (Ref 126661).
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 1855
DIE 2 1D PL.8 MISPERFORATED STRIP OF THREE AND SINGLE (SG21). A fine used vertical strip of three 1855 die 2 1d pl.8 S.C.16 (SG21) lettered IK JK KK also single lettered II, from same sheet all showing MISPERFORATION with HORIZONTAL PERFORATION
THROUGH QUEEN'S CROWN instead of between stamps. Most unusual. (Ref 126652).
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BRIGHT VERMILION (SG733) IMPERFORATE BETWEEN STAMP AND SHEET MARGIN. A fine unmounted o.g. vertical pair with part sheet margin at top 1969 4d bright vermilion (SG733) upper stamp IMPERFORATE BETWEEN STAMP AND SHEET MARGIN. Variety due to
misalignment of the final horizontal perforation comb. Rare. (Ref 126622).
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SURCHARGED MAIL RHODESIA TO THE UK DUE TO THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY RHODESIA. Fine air mail envelope from Rhodesia to Exmouth, Devon with Rhodesian 15c cancelled 15 MAY 70 but stamp not accepted for postage due to the Rhodesian
Universal Declaration of Independence. On front good strike 'INVALID STAMPS USED/POSTAGE DUE 3/6' cachet in green and label stating the stamps to have no legal basis. Also on front UK 1s and 2/6 postage dues cancelled EXMOUTH/DEVON date stamp 20 MY
70. Fine usage. (Ref 126374).
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ENVELOPE BIRMINGHAM TO CYPRUS DAMAGED BY FIRE. Envelope from Birmingham to an RAF base in Cyprus with 3d Wilding cancelled BIRMINGHAM 8 MCH 66. Envelope badly singed by fire at foot, notice affixed 'The Postmaster much regrets that this packet has
been accidentally damaged in the post' and also cancelled fine strike BIRMINGHAM date stamp 8 MCH 66. (Ref 126255).
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REGISTERED MAIL GLASGOW TO POLAND. Envelope sent registered mail from Glasgow to Poland with KGVI 1d pale scarlet (SG486), 2½d light ultramarine (SG489) and 2d pale orange (SG488) cancelled good strikes WEST NILE ST/GLASGOW date stamps 26 DE 45. On
reverse 'POCZTA POLOWA' date stamp 4 1 46. Scarce destination. (Ref 126191).
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1910 DE LA RUE 'MINERVA HEAD' DIE PROOFS. Four superb circa 1910 De La Rue 'Minerva Head' die proofs in brown, yellow, red and blue on matt proof paper (60 x 92mm). Very fine and attractive items. (4 items). (Ref 126039).
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 1855
DIE 2 1D PL.20 L.C.14 LETTERED AF WITH 'DOUBLE PERFORATION' (SPEC C6k). Very fine used 1855 die 2 1d pl.20 L.C.14 lettered AF with excellent DOUBLE PERFORATION (Spec C6k) with Liverpool cancellation. Mike Williams certificate 2020/146 'used and with
no faults'. An excellent example of this very scarce variety, listed but unpriced by SG. (Ref 125699).
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DIE 1 1D PL.157 S.C.16 (SG17)(EH). Small piece with fine used 1854 die 1 1d pl.157 S.C.16 (SG17) lettered EH tied fine strike '159' Scottish numeral of Glasgow. Scarce printing, Mike Williams certificate 2020/51. (Ref 125452).
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DIE 1 1D PL.196 S.C.14 (SG22)(RK). Good to fine used 1855 die 1 1d pl.196 S.C.14 (SG22) lettered RK, centred high but fine perforations and cancelled London '79' District Office numeral. Mike Williams certificate 2020/60. Very scarce printing. (Ref
125443).
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MAIL HASELBURY (SOMS) TO SHAFTESBURY WITH 'HASELBURY/PENNY POST' HAND STAMP (SO528). Fine letter Haselbury to 'Mefs. Hannen and Rutter, Solrs. Shaftesbury Dorset' dated 29th June 1842, post paid '1'. On front CREWKERNE date stamp JU 30 1842 (SO408)
and on reverse superb strike 'Haselbury/Penny Post' hand stamp in black (SO528). (Ref 125420).
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MAIL LUDLOW (SHROPS) TO BEWDLEY WITH 1D BLACK PL.6 (SG2)(HJ). Letter from Bridge Cottage, Ashford, Ludlow to 'Wm. Nichols Marcy Esq., Solrs. Bewdley' dated Jan 21st 1841 with fine 1d black pl.6 (SG2) lettered HJ with fine margins and tied red Maltese
Cross of Ludlow. On reverse LUDLOW date stamp JA 22 1841. (Ref 125020).
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RED PL.1B (SG7)(EE) ON COVER STOCKPORT TO LONDON. Fine wrapper Stockport to 'Geo. Barker Esq. Solicitor, Gray's Inn Square, London' with fine used 1d red from plate 1B (SG7) lettered EE with fine four margins and tied fine strike black Maltese Cross
of Stockport. Stamp clearly shows 7 and 10 o'clock ray flaws NW square and first 'E' with extended serif. On reverse STOCKPORT date stamp OC 11 1841. Filing folds clear of stamp, fine usage. (Ref 124911).
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ENTIRE EDINBURGH TO PEWSEY (WILTS) REDIRECTED TO CALNE AND THEN ON REVERSE TO MARLBOROUGH WITH 1D BLACK. Very fine entire from Edinburgh to 'Mrs Tanner, Revd H Wilton, Pewsey Wilts' with manuscript 'Paid Nov 17th 2/3d' then redirected to the same
recipient 'Lansdowne Arms, Calne Wilts' with additional charge '1' and good strike PEWSEY date stamp NO 18 1840. Letter again redirected on the reverse to 'Mrs Tanner at E. Pumphrey, Overton near Marlborough Wilts' with 1d black pl.7 (SG2) lettered
TK, very fine four margins and tied red Maltese Cross. Stamp with horizontal bend but a most unusual usage. (Ref 124851).
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BLACK PL.2 (SG2)(II). Fine to very fine used 1840 1d black pl.2 (SG2) lettered II with fine four margins and cancelled light strike red Maltese Cross. (Ref 124823).
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10D RED-BROWN EMBOSSED ISSUE (SG57). A very fine used 1848 10d red-brown embossed (SG57) with very clear margins on all sides, in a paler shade and cancelled fine Scottish numeral. (Ref 124429).
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FIRST OFFICIAL U.K. AERIAL POST/LONDON ENVELOPE IN SCARLET WITH REFERENCE TO SELFRIDGES. A very fine used London envelope in scarlet addressed to Camden Square London with KGV 1d Downey cancelled superb strike FIRST UNITED KINGDOM/AERIAL POST LONDON
date stamp SP 15 1911 die 2. With original enclosure 'This is sent off from Selfridges on Friday September 15th 1911 at twelve o'clock and posted in Aerial letter box - The Last Post goes out at twelve 48'. Very fine. (Ref 124231).
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