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1657 (Sep 17) "An act for the selling of the postage of England, Scotland and Ireland" professionally hard bound in book format. A great rarity in superb condition.
This was the first act of Parliament that created the setting of the general post office, for the speedy conveying, carrying and re-ca
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Bogardus and Coffin treasury essay 1929 reprints in black, brown and red on glazed paper, very fine.
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1866 (Jan 30) envelope sent locally from Charles Whiting to Mr Smith in St Johns wood, bearing 1864-79 1d red pair pl.81, neatly tied by "WC/7" cancels in black, additionally bearing an imperforate pair of Beaufort house essays, and endorsed in manuscript, "Specimen of Postage Stamps as proposed by
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1870 Ormond hill die proof in black on wove paper from the 1st (later rejected) die, showing queens head background and POSTAGE ONE PENNY at foot; an exceptional example of this scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
Expertise: Photocopy cert. BPA (1991).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in a pair in yellow-green on unwatermarked cream wove paper without smudges below "ONE" and "NNY"; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in black on unwatermarked paper; a very scarce proof.
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1997).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in rose-carmine on unwatermarked cream wove paper; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1998).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in yellow-green on unwatermarked cream wove paper without smudges below "ONE" and "NNY"; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
Provenance: "Mayflower".
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in a pair of rose-carmine impressions on unwatermarked cream wove paper; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in rose carmine on "(Sp)ecial Posta(ge) Londo(n)" watermarked cream wove paper; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
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Late Impression of 1d die II proof in black on unwatermarked wove paper (43x70mm) showing reversed "NEW" and "3" above and below the impression; some creasing in the margins clear of the impression though in absolutely no way detracting. Fine and most attractive. Rare. (S.G. from £15'000 in black).
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1870 April- May colour trials for the 1/2d. bantam stamps, 11 impressions as struck from the small plate of six incomplete impressions of the New south Wales 1d., 2d. and 3d. "Diadem" issues on white wove paper in various colours; 9 of the proofs trimmed at top and at base; a very rare group.
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1870 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.
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1840 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 sta
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1840 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 thr
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1840s, Small accumulation with 1840 envelope (A176) fresh used Ealing to Camberwell with red Maltese Cross, similar in lesser condition used within London, letter sheet (A76) Atlas Insurance used to Southampton, two unused letter sheets A10 fine and A238 creased unused, plus unused 2d envelope a20
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1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A18, sent from Lincoln to Spalding and cancelled contrary to regulations with two strikes of an orange-red MC with matching despatch below, fine and attractive May date cover used on the first Sunday, illustrated in "May Dates" p.297; cert. BPA (2018) (S
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1840 (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
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1840 (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 perfec
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1840 (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 M
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1840 (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).
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1840 (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).
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1840 (Nov 10) 1d Mulready lettersheet, sent from Whimple (Devon) to Gloucestershire, Britannia not cancelled contrary to regulations with "EXETER / NO 10 1840 / PY POST" 3-line hs and "Whimple / Penny Post" despatch hs, heavy central fold reinforced internally, fine and rare for Britannia to be unca
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1843 (Jun 23) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A54, sent from London to Leeds with London number "6" in Maltese cross, Leeds arrival adjacent, light horizontal folds, a very fine and attractive usage of the London numbered MC (S.G. Spec. from £2'250).
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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, ver
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1841 (Mar 1) 1d Mulready lettersheet sent from Jersey to Southampton, cancelled by black MC, reverse with clear despatch and London transit, minor soiling, fine and very scarce usage with not many Mulreadies known Jersey.
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1841 (Mar 12) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A5 forme 1, from Inchture to Errol (Scotland) cancelled by Perth special type 2 (thick lined) MC, with s/l "ERROL" adjacent, redirected to Edinburgh with ms "1" additional charge, reverse "INCH / TURE" in circle hs along with Perth, Leith and Edinburgh
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1842 (May 4) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A23 forme 2, sent from Edinburgh to Melrose (Scotland) and cancelled by superb black thin lined Edinburgh special type 1 MC in black (see "The Maltese Cross" by Rockoff & Jackson, p.107), reverse with Ednburgh despatch, central fold not detracting, very f
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1845 (Nov 15) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A10 forme 1, endorsed "O.H.M.S." and sent from Andover to the Stamp Office in Winchester (Hampshire), cancelled by superb strike of 1844-type "21" numeral, reverse with despatch and arrival ds, with message inside in the same blue ink requesting legal fo
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1868 (Oct 10) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A177, sent from Worsley to Grasmere, Lake District, seemingly unaccepted for postage with Britannia uncancelled and ms "2" due likely for double the deficient postage, with Manchester transit at lower left, reverse with Worsley despatch, a superb late usage
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1843 (Jun 20) 2d Mulready envelope, stereo a195, from London to Buckinghamshire, cancelled by London number "1" in MC with "Bruton St" s/l hs below along with cursive "Too Late" hs and Amersham arrival, reverse with London despatch and complete eax seal for the Oriental Translation Committee, fine a
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1856 (Mar 25) 2d. letter sheet (a97) from Derry to Camdonagh, neatly cancelled by an English type Derry "172" Spoon cancel (2nd type), a very nice and rare Irish usage.
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1840 (Sep 22) 2d Mulready envelope, stereo a202, sent from London to Bath, underpaid with "MORE / TO PAY" double circle hs and ms "4" for double the deficiency, , reverse with despatch hs, minor soiling, fine and rare postage due on a 2d Mulready; ex "Mayflower".
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1841 (Jan 5) 2d Mulready lettersheet sent from Richmond to Ripon (Yorkshire) uprated with 1840 2d blue pair (one stamp cut into on two sides), tied by slightly smudgy strikes of a red MC, reverse with despatch cds, very fine and rare uprated 2d Mulready, the only example we have seen of a 2d Mulread
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1842 (Jun 18) Mulready 2d lettersheet, stereo a91, sent to London bearing 1841 1d red-brown in block of 6 tied black MC cancels, with margins touched in places, backstamped ‘’Stone 18 6 42’’ and arrival cds. The adhesives are crossed by horizontal and vertical filing folds, there is a little soiling
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1843 (Jul 25) 1d Mulready lettersheet, with printed advert inside for the Atlas Assurance Company (dated June 1842 at lower left), sent from London to Colchester and cancelled by superb London number "9" in MC, reverse with despatch and arrival cds, address panel has been rewritten, fine and scarce
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1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A11 (displaced, forme 1) with printed advert inside for the Atlas Assurance Company, sent from London to Cornwall and cancelled by very good London number "11" in MC, partial JA 23 despatch cds, very fine and scarce combination of advert and numbered Maltese Cross (S.
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1840 (Dec 29) 1d Mulready, stereo A42 forme 4, with internal advert for Jell's General & Commercial Envelope, sent locally in London and cancelled by brown MC, reverse with same-day despatch and arrival ds along with paper seal, fine and rare combination of brown MC and printed advertisement; cert.
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1842 1d. pink envelope from St Columb to Camborne, cancelled by a pale blue Maltese Cross with matching dispatch c.d.s. at left, the arrival the cover "turned" and re-used to London franked by 1840 1d. red black plate 10, tied by black Maltese cross and with red Camborne dispatch c.d.s alongside; so
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1882 (Dec 24) A stunning hand painted 1d. Mulready design by E. Leech RA, bearing 1d. lilac (defective at foot), not detracting from the very fine appearance. Ex Grunin.
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1844 (Jul 22) 1d. red-brown, used on superb "Monkey Business" envelope from London to Boyle, Ireland, brilliantly illustrated in multi colours; very attractive. Ex Meroni.
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1872 (Apr 24) decorative ladies' envelope sent from Doncaster (Yorkshire) to Devon, with 1864-79 1d red pl.135 tied by "355" duplex, with printed decoration in gold, red, green and blue on both sides, with border around the front and with floral garland covering the reverse, a superb and beautiful c
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1862 (Apr 2) superb green printed "Ladies Envelope" from Edinburgh to Germany, bearing 6d. lilac neatly tied by "131" numeral cancels; a very attractive envelope and very rare so fine.
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1864-68 pair of hand illustrated envelope and front with contents from the correspondence of Edward Henry Corbould, artist and son of Henry Corbould (who's sketch of the Wyon city medal was used for the Penny Black). Edward similarly followed his fathers footsteps and produced the "Britannia" design
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1864 (Feb 13) a stunning valentines envelope used locally in Glasgow, with applied flowers and foliage and a brass ring "delivered" by a dove, bearing 1d. red, neatly tied by duplex numeral cancel, also original lace enclosure, depicting prospective hand, quite spectacular and easily one of the fine
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1881 (Jul 18) a superb example of the "London Bridge" wrapper, neatly cancelled by red "PAID" c.d.s.; a major rarity and the finest of the three recorded examples.
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1892 (Oct 17) hand painted envelope from Birmingham to Glasgow, bearing 1881 1d lilac, the stamp placed on reverse (as per written request by the sender) across the flap (not torn) and the front depicting a well executed hand coloured drawing of two well dressed Victorian gentlemen, with an addition
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1840 1d. black, JF, Pl. 2, neatly tied to small piece dated 6 May 1840, by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross, on the first official day of usage, leaving a virtually clear profile, a very rare frontis piece for a line engraved exhibit, which displays well. Ex Crawford.
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1840 (May 19) entire from London to Norwich with 1840 1d black pl.1a CJ, touched on the top left, tied by neat red Maltese cross, reverse with crisp Charing Cross despatch, a fine May Date example (S.G. from £2'500).
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1840 1d black pl.1a BF, close to good margins, used on entire letter from Sheffield to Birmingham, dated My 7. 1840 the second day of issue, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross with the side flap refolded to perfectly display the fine Sheffield ds; a lovely second day usage cover; cert. Eichele (2
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1840 (May 9) entire to Manchester bearing a superb 1840 1d black pl.1a MH-NJ block of six, with good margins all round, neatly tied by good strikes of orange-red MCs, endorsed ‘’under 3 ozs’’ and with ‘’Chester MY 9 1840’’ arrival strike. A remarkable and important multiple use of the 1d black with
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1840 1d. black, AA, Pl. 2, close to good margins, used on entire dated 14 May 1840, neatly cancelled by a superb strike of the red Maltese cross, a scarce May Date usage.
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1840 (May 16) entire from Edinburgh (Scotland) to London bearing 1840 2d blue pl.1 TB, neatly tied by good strikes of the red Maltese cross, reverse with London arrival, a fresh and attractive and rare May date usage (S.G. £15'000).
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1840 (May 24 used on the 3rd Sunday) entire letter from Dublin to London, bearing 1840 1d black pl.1a IA, with good to enormous margins placed at the lower left contrary to regulations , neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross; fine and attractive. A rare 3rd Sunday usage demonstrating that there was
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1840 1d black, a magnificent used "set" of the 12 plates from 1a -11, each stamp a carefully selected marginal inscription example with good margins on other sides, all except three cancelled by red Maltese crosses, only AD with small repair at right, a stunning set which would be incredibly difficu
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1840 1d black pl.1a AK with 4 margins and neat red MC. Fine.
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1841 (18 Jul) Solicitor's entire to London, bearing two horizontal strips of five 1840 1d grey-black (very worn impression) pl.1a HA-HE and IG-IK paying the 10d rate for up to 5 ounces, each cancelled by black Maltese Crosses (very rare on this plate), backstamped Stone (18. 7.41) double-arc cds, an
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1840 1d grey-black pl.1a HF, good even margins, mint o.g. (cert. states part o.g.), a superb and fresh example; cert. BPA (1991) (S.G. £18'500).
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1840 1d black pl.1a HL, huge margins all round, watermark inverted, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross. one of the finest examples extant of this very rare watermark variety; cert BPA (1951).
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1840 1d grey-black pl.1a IK, clear to very large margins, tied to small piece by magenta Maltese Cross (cert. states "watery purplish-red"), a very fine coloured MC on a Penny Black; cert. RPS (2012); ex Victoriana (1975, lot 191).
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1840 1d black pl.1a NC with 4 clear to large margins and lightly struck red MC, worn impression, a fine and most attractive example.
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1840 1d grey-black pl. 1a OC, close to good margins, with watery brown Maltese Cross (typical of Glasgow), very fine and very rare Maltese Cross; cert. Mike Jackson (2014).
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1840 (Aug 27) envelope to Eaton Bishop (Herefordshire) with 1840 1d grey-black pl.1a, good margins, neatly tied by red MC, with "Peterchurch / PennyPost" hs adjacent, London bs, fine.
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1840 1d black pl.1a TC mint marginal example from the foot of the sheet with full deckle edge, having a pre printing paper crease and showing part Inscription "of 12. £1... Per", large part original gum, a fine and very rare example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b range of 67 examples on Hagner, all have 4 margins, most are fine, and each has a different check letter (between AA and TJ), a very useful and substantial accumulation.
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1840 1d black pl.1b accumulation of 32 on Hagner, each a fine 4 margin example, a most attractive group.
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1840 1d black pl.1b an attractive group of 12 fine 4 margin examples on card.
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1840 1d black pl.1b group of 12 fine 4 margin examples on card, 8 with red, 4 with black MC.
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1840 1d black pl.1b group of 12 fine 4 margin examples on card, each with red MC.
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1840 1d black pl.1b group of 12 fine examples on card, each with 4 margins, an attractive range.
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1840 1d black pl.1b group of 12 on card, each a fine 4 margin example with red MC.
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1840 1d black pl.1b range of 12 fine examples on card, each with 4 margins and red MC.
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1840 1d black pl.1b range of 12 on card, each a fine 4 margin example with red MC.
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1840 1d black pl.1b range of 12 on card, each a fine 4 margin example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b AD with 4 large, even margins and neat strike of black MC, a fine and most attractive example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b AF with 4 large, even margins, neatly struck orange-red MC, a lovely example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b AL with clear to enormous margins (at top and right), crisply struck black MC, a superb example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b BL with 4 large, even margins, crisp strike of red MC, a magnificent example!
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1840 1d black pl.1b CA-CD strip of four, fine to large margins, with four bold orange-red MCs, with stamp CD showing double letter "D" variety, light diagonal crease on CD not visible from the front, a lovely and scarce multiple.
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1840 1d black pl.1b in horizontal strip of 6 CA - CF with clear margins all round and 6 strikes of black MC. A small scissor cut to upper right of CD, otherwise fine and a most striking and very scarce multiple.
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1840 1d black pl.1b CG with 4 large margins and black MC, a very fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b CH with 4 large margins, neat strike of red MC, a very fine and most attractive example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b DC with 4 good to large margins and orange-red MC, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b DF with 4 margins and neatly struck red MC, a fine and attractive example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b EC with 4 large margins and black MC, a fine and most attractive example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b FG with 4 margins and black MC, a fine example with 'Inverted watermark'. Scarce. (S.G. £2'000).
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1840 1d black pl.1b GA with 4 good margins and black MC, with 'Inverted watermark'. Scarce. (S.G. £2'000).
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1840 1d black pl.1b GD with 4 margins and red MC. Fine.
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1840 1d black pl.1b GH with 4 good to large margins and black MC, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b in horizontal pair GK-GL with good margins and red MC (smudged). (S.G. Spec £1250).
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1840 1d black pl.1b in vertical pair HA-IA with good margins and 2 neat strikes of red MC, a fine and attractive multiple (vertical pairs are seldom seen). (S.G. Spec £1250).
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1840 1d. black, KA-KD, Pl. 1b, superb used strip of four, with large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by fine strikes of the red Maltese Cross; a rare multiple. Ex Mayflower. Cert R.P.S. (2005).
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1840 1d. black, KB-KE, Pl. 1b, superb used strip of four, with large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by fine strikes of the black Maltese Cross; a rare multiple. Cert Karl Louis. (2018).
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1840 1d black pl.1b in block of 4 KE/LF with clear margins all round and 4 neat strikes of an orange-red MC, a little creasing (towards top and on lower pair) but most attractive and a very scarce multiple. (S.G. Spec £18,000).
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1840 1d black pl.1b KK with 4 large margins, neat strike of black MC, a very fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b KL with 4 margin and red MC. Fine.
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1840 1d black pl.1b LC with clear to large margins and red MC, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b LK with 4 large margins and orange-red MC, a fine and most striking example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b MI with 4 very large margins and black MC, a fine end impressive example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b MK-ML, mint right sheet marginal horizontal pair with partial marginal inscription "... In Wetting the ...", MK shows non-coincident re-entry, good even margins on other three sides, some creasing, slight rubbing & gum redistribution not detracting from this rare exhibition show
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1840 1d black pl.1b OI with 4 margins and red MC. Fine.
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1840 1d black pl.1b OK with 4 margins and neat strike of red MC. Fine.
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1840 1d black pl.1b OL with 4 margins and lightly struck red MC. Fine.
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1840, 1d black pl.1b PH with four margins and inverted watermark, faint traces of cancel only, vertical crease, an attractive example (S.G. £2'000).
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1840 1d black pl.1b PH with 3 large, one clear margins, red MC, a fine and striking example.
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1840 1d. black pl.1b QB-QF, a superb mint horizontal strip of five, large part original gum, with good to large margins all round (very close at upper right corner), though in no way detracting from the very fine appearance of this rare multiple.
Expertise: Cert B.P.A. (1996).
Provenance: Daisy
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1840 1d black pl.1b in horizontal pair QB-QC with good margins and 2 strikes of black MC, a fine and attractive piece. (S.G. Spec £1250).
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1840 1d black pl.1b QL with 4 margins (enormous, part marginal at right), red MC (a little smudged), an impressive example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b RB with 4 large margins and brownish-red MC, fine and attractive.
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1840 1d black pl.1b RE-RH, two horizontal pairs (originally a strip of four) with huge margins (RH with scissor cut very near frameline), showing a portion of two adjoining stamps at upper right, neatly tied to small piece by very fine strikes of the red Maltese cross, a wonderfully fresh and most a
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1840 1d black pl.1b SG with 4 margins and brown (or brownish) MC. Fine.
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1840 1d black pl.1b SJ with 4 good to large margins and black MC, a fine and attractive example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b TE with 4 margins, very large (part marginal) at base, red MC, a fine and most striking example.
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1840 1d black pl.2 AL, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross, the reverse showing an offset "silhouette" of Victoria's head; fine and unusual.
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1840 (Aug 30) entire letter (refolded and slightly cut down) to Cranbrook in Maidstone, bearing a superb block of eight 1840 1d intense black pl.2 FI-GL, good to large margins all round (GI just clipped at left), neatly cancelled by good strikes of rich crimson red Maltese crosses; small internal te
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1840 1d black pl.2 HA-HH horizontal strip of eight, close to enormous margins, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese Cross, crease between HD-HE not detracting from the very fresh and fine appearance of this very rare multiple.
Provenance: Burrus (1959); Fraser 2001.
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1840 1d. black, IK, Pl. 2, good margins all round, tied to large piece to Bangor, by Magenta Maltese Cross, and showing matching LLANRWST straight-line. Cert R.P.S. (1990). (listed in Rockoff & Jackson p.436)
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1840 1d black pl. 2 PI/QJ mint block of four, good to very large margins all round, large part o.g., paper slightly toned with a little toning removed, light crease on QJ, not detracting from the fine appearance of this very scarce multiple.
Expertise: Signed Holcombe, cert. Pröschold (1975), Prös
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1841 1d red-brown pl.2 from the "black" printing, four singles on lettersheet from Erme Bridge (Devon) to London tied by red MCs, RA defective at right, ‘QL’ creased, endorsed ‘’(to) pay’’ and ‘’More to pay’’ handstamp. The lettersheet has been reduced at both sides and the stamps lifted and replace
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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.
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1975).
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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
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1840 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 affec
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1840 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 bein
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1840 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 m
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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-r
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1840 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).
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1840 1d black pl.4 HG, good margins but just in at lower left corner, tied to large piece by an exceptional strike of the double lined Aros Maltese Cross (Scotland), with matching Aros boxed ds on adjacent displaying nicely, very fine.
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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 ea
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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 incre
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1840 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 f
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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.
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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).
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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
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1840 1d. black, GL, Pl. 5, with just touched to very large margins, placed at lower left (contrary to regulations) on entire from Honiton to Crewkerne dated (19 Nov 1840), neatly tied by brownish red Maltese Cross. Scarce.
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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).
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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).
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1840 1d. black, LA, Pl. 5, marginal inscription example from the left of the sheet with good margins on other sides, used on entire dated 3 Feb 1841, neatly cancelled by a superb strike of the red Maltese cross, the stamp torn and repaired, though of very fine appearance. A scarce marginal usage.
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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.
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1840 1d black pl.5 MA-MJ horizontal strip of 10 on entire from Dublin to Liverpool, tied red MCs, margins just touched in places along top (where there are some faults). Dublin and Liverpool marks on reverse, a little soiling and some peripheral faults but a remarkable cover, and extremely rare i
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1840 1d black pl.5 NA state I and II, and 1d red-brown pl. 5 NA state II and III, all with four margins and neat Maltese cross cancels, a fantastic group for the specialist (S.G. Spec. AS25c, AS28, AS30a, AS32a, £2'375).
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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 p
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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).
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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).
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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
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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).
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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
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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).
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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
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1840 1d black pl.7 KK-LL mint marginal block of four on experimental thin paper from the right of the sheet, showing part of the marginal inscription " ards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the Letter"', KK with re-entry, large margins apart from LK just clear at the lower left: Large part original gum, the
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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.
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1840 1d black pl.8 AL corner marginal example from the upper right of the sheet, showing part inscription "ove the Cement" and plate number "8", unused without gum, two creases and a little toning in the selvedge not affecting the fine appearance of this great rarity.
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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).
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1840 1d pl.8 GK, four good to close margins used with large part 1844-type London Office '26' bar obliteration, the profile remaining surprisingly clear; cert. RPS (2024) (S.G. Spec. £1'800).
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1840 1d black pl.8 KJ-LK block of 4 on entire from London to Tenterden, with good balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by good strikes of red MC, with ‘’T.P/Temple’’ handstamp adjacent and backstamped ‘’6 1 41’ (London). Fine and attractive, a very scarce franking (particularly so from th
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1840 (7 Dec) 1d black pl.8 LA, a stunning marginal example from the left of the sheet showing part inscription "ce the Labels ABOVE" and with balanced margins on other sides, neatly tied on entire letter to Exeter, tied red MC, ‘’Lombard St 7 12 40’’ and ‘’Exeter 8 12 40’’ backstamps. A very attra
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1841 (Feb 2) envelope from Winchester to Jersey with 1840 1d black pl.8 LK, good to large margins, tied by neat red MC, reverse with despatch bs, a lovely cover.
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1840 1d black pl.8 QD-RF used block of six with good to large margins, neatly tied to small piece by good strikes of the black Maltese cross, a rare multiple from this plate. Cert B.P.A. (2010).
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1841 1d red pl.9 AG-CL from the "black" plate, in a superb mint marginal inscriptional block of 18 with full deckle edge on two sides from the upper right of the sheet showing part inscription "ards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the Letter. In wetting the back be careful not to remove the Cement" also show
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1840 1d. black, BG-BH, Pl. 9, pair with touched to good margins, used on entire to Preston, lightly cancelled by black Maltese Cross and showing good strike of the "Poulton Penny Post" town cancel in Black, a rare combination. Cert R.P.S. (2000).
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1840 1d. black, Pl. 9, GE, Unused with large part original gum (a little toned), good margins all round; fine. Cert R.P.S. (1986).
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1840 1d pl.9 IL, red printing from "black plate", variety WATERMARK INVERTED, clear to good margins all around, black MC, small tear at right, still very good appearance, extremely rare (S.G. AS59f, £6'000).
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1841 (Mar 27) entire from Somerset House to Switzerland, with 1840 1d black pl.9 JK, good margins all around, placed contrary to regulations at top left and tied by multiple strikes of the London tombstone datestamp, with "STRAND, D" hs, further tombstone, oval "P.D" and Calais entry adjacent, rever
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1840 1d. black Pl. 9 LE-LG,ME-MG in 2 strips of 3 with close to good margins on entire to London tied black MC cancels with ‘’Woodstock MR 15 41’’ departure strike on front. The entire has been cleaned and refolded, a fine and attractive franking of great rarity.
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1840 1d pl.10 HJ, red printing from "black plate", good even margins, clear central practically complete black MC showing "O" flaw state 2 & square "J", also EB good to large margins used.
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1841 entire letter to settle, bearing 1840 1d. black, Pl. 10, RJ, with margins considerably cut into at lower left and right, tied by black MC and pen cancel, forwarded to Halifax with 1d black (FD) Pl.6 with 4 margins, and cancelled by distinct Settle MC. ‘’Settle FE 25 41’’ and ‘’Halifax FE 2
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1841 (Jun 21) envelope from Sherborne (Dorset) to Andover bearing 1840 1d black pl.11 DE, with huge margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left (horizontal crease through postage), just tied by black Maltese cross, and showing corresponding ds at front; a fine example of this rare plat
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1841 1d red-brown pl.11 IH from the "black" printing, with three margins, on cover to Edinburgh tied by red MC, with ‘’Dalry JN 19 1841’’ backstamp, horizontal crease affecting the adhesive, a very scarce cover (one of 4 recorded from Dalry with red MC); cert. Mike Jackson (2017) (S.G. Spec AS74va,
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1841 1d red-brown pl.11 JC from the "black" printing, three margins on cover to Bristol tied red MC, some minor soiling, very scarce; cert. RPS (1990) (S.G. Spec AS74va, £24'000).
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1841 1d red-brown pl.11 MD from the "black" printing, with margins cut into at lower right corner, on cover to Stirling from Glasgow (Scotland), tied fine strike of red MC, an attractive and very scarce cover; cert. Brandon (2005) (S.G. Spec AS74va, £24'000).
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1840 1d black pl.11 PL, good to very large margins neatly tied to entire letter dated 13th March 1841 by a good strike of the black Maltese cross; plus a matching 1d red pl.11 PL used on entire, cert. RPS (1975) for the 1d black.
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1841 1d red-brown pl.11 QL printing from the ''black'' plate, with good to large margins, mint large part o.g., fine and fresh, an exceptional example; cert. RPS (2017) (S.G. £8'500).
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1840 1d. black, pl. 11, SK (roller flaw), good margins all round, tied to entire letter from Liverpool to London then re-directed to Kenilworth by a good strike of the black Maltese cross; Manuscript "PAID" at lower left, presumably the letter was forwarded by hand or in another letter; scarce.
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1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription "areful not to remo" and showing record margins on other sides, virtually full original gum; folded between the stamp and margin well clear of the impression and inscription mentioned only for ac
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1840 V.R. Officials 1d black FA-FB pair, "used" for cancellation trial removal experiments by Rowland Hill, showing traces of the red Maltese cross, large margins on three sides (just touched at upper left corner), a fine and very rare multiple with only six pairs recorded used for the official ca
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1840 1d black V.R. Official, JF, the famous “Largentiere” cover, first recorded in 1899, used on entire from London to Tetbury, Gloucestershire, dated 3 Jul 1840, the stamp with large balanced margins all round, tied by red Maltese cross, incredibly the stamp and portion of the top right corner of
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1840 VR Official 1d Black lettered NK, used for cancellation removal experiments and with 7-ring obliterator in black demonstrating the official attempt at removal, very rare (S.G. VR1, £22'500).
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1841 (Apr 27) entire from Belturbet, Ireland, addressed to the British Consul in Cadiz, Spain, with 1840 2d blue in block of six, strip of four and three singles, mixed margins and a couple with faults at top, each cancelled by good strikes of the black Maltese Cross, endorsed "via Falmouth" and put
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1842 (Aug) large outer wrapper (refolded for display) sent from Yeovil (Somerset) to lawyer Robert Lucas in Bloomsbury Square, London, franked with 1840 2d blue pl.2 irregular block of 9, strip of four and pair (with varieties on KG, KJ, KL and LA), all with clear margins except for KK at foot, payi
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1843 (Jul 14) entire from London to Preston (Horrocks Miller correspondence) with 1840 2d blue pl.1 AD, frameline just about complete at lower right otherwise fine to good margins, neatly tied by a good strike of the London "7" in Maltese Cross, reverse with London despatch and Preston arrival, very
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1840 2d blue pl.1 AI-AL horizontal strip of four, with large margins and showing small portion of marginal inscription at top, on entire to Edinburgh tied neat strikes of black MC, small (natural) flaw on upper right of AL, backstamped ‘’30 11 41’’, clean and attractive, a very rare multiple cover.
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1840 2d blue pl.1 BL, fine to good margins, red MC, faint horizontal bend, fine and attractive example; cert. Brandon (1980).
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1840 2d bright blue pl.1 CF-DG in block of four with clear to good margins and fine strikes of a red MC, a magnificent and scarce multiple.
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2006) and RPS (2021).
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1840 2d blue pl.1 DC-DD mint horizontal pair, large part original gum, with good to large margins, DD with small thin spot, a fresh, attractive and rare multiple (S.G. Spec. £85'000).
Expertise: Cert. BPA (2000)
Provenance: Crawford
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1840 2d blue pl.1 EJ/FL block of six with London "1" in Maltese Cross cancels, cut into at right and faults with some creasing and a couple of tears, still a striking a multiple and possibly the largest known 2d block with this rare number in MC cancel (S.G. Spec. £84'000 as six singles).
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1841 (13 May) 1840 2d blue pl.1 GH on a pair of covers with left and right vertical bisects of the same stamp; both sent from Hull to Beverley, both stamps with clear to good margins and both cancelled by two strikes of a black Maltese Cross, the left portion with Hull MY 13 1841 double arc ds on re
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1840 2d blue (deep shade) pl.1 HA, stunning mint marginal example from the left of the sheet showing part inscription "In Wetting the" and with large margins on the other sides, superb large part original gum, vertical gum creases, a fresh and unrivalled single example which would be close to imposs
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1840 2d bright blue pl.1 HB/IC block of 4 used with red MCs, clear to good margins, minor faults on IB otherwise a fine multiple from this scarcer shade and with a red Maltese Cross, most attractive and scarce; Brandon (2018) (S.G. £22'000).
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1840 2d blue, Pl.1, JA-JJ in magnificent horizontal strip of 10 with clear to good margins, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red MC, creases affecting ‘JD’ and JJ’, an outstanding and very rare multiple. Cert B.P.A. (2010).
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1840 2d. blue, NA, Pl. 1, close to large margins, neatly tied to entire by a fine strike of the 1844-type "620" numeral in black, the reverse showing unframed "PLYMOUTH PY POST"; a most attractive an rare late use (S.G. Spec. £5'500).
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1840 2d. blue, Pl.1, MD, good margins all round, neatly cancelled by No "3" in black Maltese cross; Rare.
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1840 2d. blue, NA, Pl. 1, close to large margins, neatly tied to envelope dated 10 Apr 1843 by a fine strike of the number "2" in Black Maltese cross, originally sent to Wariston and re-directed to Lennox Castle, showing Manuscript "2" (postage due), a very rare usage.
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1840 2d blue pl.1 NF, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a very fine strike of the red Maltese cross, tiny corner bend next to F mentioned for accuracy, a most attractive example.
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1842 (Apr 15) small piece of 1d. pink mourning envelope, cancelled by Galway Maltese Cross in black and additionally franked 1840 2d. blue pl.1 PI (showing left corner line recut variety) and 1841 1d. red brown. A rare combination and a fine Irish usage. Cert B.P.A. (1994). Ex Pickering.
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1840 2d blue pl.1 QK, fine to large margins, red Maltese cross, tiny closed tear by "Q" square, attractive example.
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1840 2d blue pl.1 TL lower right corner marginal inscription example on cover from Limerick to the Strand, tied by black MC with Ennis 17 7 41 and Limerick 17 7 41 backstamps, lovely quality, just a superb cover in all respects.
Expertise: Cert. Diena (1977) and BPA (1977).
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1840 2d blue pl.2 AA/BB in block of four with good margins and neat strikes of a black MC, small scissor cut in margin at right (clear of designs) and minor faults but a most attractive and scarce multiple; cert. Brandon (2017) (S.G. Spec. £22'000).
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1841 (Jul 19) entire to Preston, endorsed "Registered/No 58/ 1/-" in red manuscript (fee paid in cash), bearing 1840 2d blue pl.2 AJ-AK (just cut into at upper right), neatly cancelled by black Maltese crosses; an attractive and extremely rare registered usage; cert. BPA (2020) and Mike Jackson (202
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1842 (Sep 17) entire used locally in London, bearing 1840 2d. blue, AK, Pl, 2, with close to good margins neatly tied by a fine strike of the black Maltese Cross and a straight line "CHARING CROSS" straight-line HS, a superb example.
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1842 (JA 5) large part entire from Jamaica (dry Harbour) to London, bearing 1840 2d. pale blue, CI, Pl.2, paying re direction fee in London, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the black Maltese cross; a rare incoming from abroad usage. Ex HW Wood.
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1840 2d deep blue pl.2 FD-FF horizontal strip of three, close to good margins, on cover to Poole, dated ‘’11 NO 40’’ and tied by neat strikes of red MC. A most attractive cover, particularly scarce with a red Maltese Cross on plate 2. Cert. RPS (1994).
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1840 2d blue pl2 IK-IL used pair, fine to very good margins, cancelled by two crisp black MCs, very fine.
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1842 (Oct 17) a lovely entire letter addressed in blue ink from Boyle to Dublin, bearing 1840 2d blue pl.2 JB-JC pair, with good margins all round, neatly tied by good strikes of the black Maltese cross, showing hand struck "NO 1" in blue alongside and a fine strike of the "Boyle/Penny Post" in bla
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1840 2d deep blue pl.2 OE-OF in horizontal pair with good to large margins and two crisp strikes of black MC, shallow hinge thin and OE with small corner crease, a spectacular looking pair; cert. BPA (2024) and Brandon (2020) (S.G. Spec DS7, £2'500+).
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1840 2d deep blue pl.2 pair QG-QH, touched to good margins, horizontal pair tied on a fragment by 1844 type postmark, a very rare usage (SG D1xc, £4'000)
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1840 2d blue pl.2 SK, good to large margins, with crisp, upright and central "805" 1844-type numeral of Torquay (Devon), a rare late usage especially so fine (S.G. Spec. D1xc, £2'000).
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1841 (AU 27) entire missent to Gloucester, bearing 1841 1d. red-brown, JI, Pl.14, with good margins all round (a little close at upper left corner), tied by the very rare distinctive WOTTON UNDER EDGE, Maltese cross in black with d.s on reverse; a major rarity.
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1842 (20.Sep) entire letter ex the Lord Clifford Correspondence from Rome, then redirected from London and bearing 1841 1d. red-brown, GE, Pl. 22 to Chudleigh neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the black Maltese Cross. a superb cover full of character.
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1843 (May 16) entire letter from Jamaica via Worcester to Gloucester, bearing 1d. red brown, FI, Pl. 32, (cut into), paying a re-direction fee from Worcestershire, the front showing "BLACK RIVER JAMAICA" d.s. in black; unusual and scarce.
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1844 (20.JY.1844) advertising entire from Glasgow via London to Germany, bearing 1841 1d. red-brown, JG, Pl.39, (cut into on two sides, uncancelled on despatch and later neatly tied by London Tombstone in red, a very rare "Red on Red" cover. Cert R.P.S. 1987.
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1841 1d red-brown pl.69 KH/LK in mint block of eight, good to large margins, central vertical crease, otherwise very fine and fresh multiple.
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1841 1d. red, Pl. 94, AA-AL, mint complete row of twelve comprising the top of the sheet showing full marginal inscription and plate number, large part original gum: a few trivial faults as to be expected, though not affecting the fine appearance of this very rare multiple.
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1851 1d. red-brown on very blue paper, pl.107 KG-KL marginal inscriptional strip of 6 from the right of the sheet, good margins (cut into in three places), cancelled by Exeter "285" numerals, an extremely rare multiple possibly unique.
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1852 (Aug 10) envelope from York to Bedale, bearing 1d. red-brown AJ-BL block of four, Pl. 133, with good margins all round, neatly tied by "930" numeral cancel; a fine and attractive usage. Scarce.
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1868 (Mar 31) envelope from Salisbury, bearing 1852 1d. red-brown on very blued paper, JB, Pl. 157 (state 2 repair), placed at upper left (contrary to regulations), neatly tied by a very fine strike of the "683" duplex cancel, a scarce late usage and rare so fine in this quality; cert R.P.S. (2003).
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1853 1d. red brown, TG-TJ, Pl. 162, marginal inscriptional strip of four from the foot of the sheet, each cancelled by Dublin "186" numeral handstamps, the reverse with surprisingly large amount of the original gum; some faults including small tear in upper right corner of TG, though a very attracti
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1841 2d blue used group in a "Christmas tree" shape, comprising a fine four margin single, followed by a pair, then strips of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and a complete row of 12. Margins touched in places, the strips of 8 and 10 have MC cancels, a wonderful and attractive group, very difficult to a
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1841 2d blue pl.3 AA-EF mint marginal inscriptional block of 30 from the upper left of the sheet with full deckle edge on two sides showing part inscription "PRICE 2d. Per Label. 2/- Per Row of 12. £2 Per Sheet... Place the Labels ABOVE the addrefs and Tow" and additionally showing the plate number
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1841 2d blue pl.3 AG/KL mint marginal inscriptional block of 30 from the upper left of the sheet with full deckle edge on two sides showing part inscription "ards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of The Letter. In Wetting the Back be careful not to remove the Cement" and additionally showing the plate number "3
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1841 2d blue pl.3 EA, mint left inscriptional sheet marginal single, cut into to good margins, fresh and rare unused example (SG £5'000).
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1841 2d. blue pl.3, JA-RK, irregular block of 96, cancelled by multiple strikes of the "255" 1844 type cancel of Doncaster; faults as to be expected of a multiple of this size, though a spectacular showpiece. very rare.
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1841 (Oct 27) envelope from Edinburgh to Rochdale, bearing 1841 2d. blue, JI, Pl. 3, with close to very large margins, neatly tied by a good strike of the black Maltese Cross. An attractive cover.
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1841 2d. blue, Pl. 3, LA, with just clear to enormous margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at top, neatly cancelled by an almost complete upright strike of the Blue Maltese cross; fine and very rare.
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1841 2d blue pl. 3 LB/MC, a superb mint block of 4 with practically full original gum, superb and fresh colour, a very fine and attractive block of great rarity.
Provenance: Robson Lowe auction 1950; Ernest Dale 1969; S.G auction 1977; Philips auction 1998; Sayeed 2002.
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1841 2d blue pl.3 MG-MJ strip of four with Norwich distinctive Maltese cross, close to large margins, rarely seen cancel on this issue, a choice multiple.
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1844 (Oct 15) entire letter from Leamington via Boston Steamer to Burlington New Jersey, bearing 1841 2d. pale blue block of 6, Sd-TF, Pl. 3, and 2d. blue BE. Pl.3, neatly cancelled by "444" numeral cancels, the adhesives with small faults thoiugh an attractive franking.
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1841 2d blue pl.3 SJ-TL mint marginal inscriptional block of six from the lower right of the sheet with full deckle edge, showing part inscription "the Back be careful not to remove the Cement" and additionally showing the plate number "3", large part original gum; some wrinkling or faults with a s
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1841 2d blue pl.4 KH overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 1, with four good to large margins, mint part o.g., small printing flaw on Queen's neck, small surface scrape, still a fine example and very rare example of the specimen overprint on plate 4; cert. BPA (2012) and Provenance Certificate Karl Louis (20
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1841 2d blue pl.4 OA, very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of a Scottish type numeral in mixed green and black ink, leaving a clear profile, very scarce coloured cancel (S.G. Spec. ES14wd £6'000 for green numeral).
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1841 2d blue pl.4 TA-TD, state 2, mint part o.g. horizontal strip of four from the lower-left corner of the sheet showing plate number "4" and inscription "price 2d. Per Label. 2/- Per Row of 12, £1.~.~ Per Sheet. Place the La", with TA showing shifted transfer, TB right-hand roller lines, TC worn P
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Channel Islands: 1843 (Jan 11) Entire from Alderney to London "Via Southampton" bearing 1841 1d. red, Pl. 23, OK, neatly tied by a fine strike of the Alderney Maltese cross in black, the reverse hand stamped "SHIP LETTER / SOUTHAMPTON" in black; the cover with some light toning, though not affecting
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Channel Islands: 1844 (Jun 13) envelope from the Channel Islands to London with 1841 1d red-brown pl.41 BH-BI horizontal pair, margins close or touched at sides, tied by two strikes of the very scarce black MC of the Channel Islands, reverse with "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP-LETTER" and London arrival, some
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Larne: 1841 1d red-brown pl.33 RK with four large to very large margins on lettersheet from Larne to Dublin tied (just at left) by a superb strike of the very scarce Larne MC in dark green. Reverse with Larne cds in matching green and Dublin arrival, vertical filing fold affects the stamp, a fine co
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Settle: 1841 1d red-brown on with four margins on cover to Edinburgh tied fine strike in black of the Settle (Yorkshire) distinctive MC, departure strike in blue on reverse, a fine and scarce cover; cert. Brandon (2006) (S.G. Spec B1tad, £1'500).
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Welshpool: 1841 (Nov 10) wrapper from Welshpool (Wales) to Iron Bridge, with 1841 1d red, clear to very good margins, tied by a superb strike of the Welshpool distinctive "solid centre" Maltese Cross, with despatch on backflap which opens nicely to display, and arrival on obverse, small tear in addr
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York: 1840 2d blue pl.2 in horizontal strip of six with clear to good margins at top and sides, just touching in places a base, cancelled with six fine strikes of the York distinctive MC in black, small corner crease on 'RA', repair above 'RB' and other small faults, a fine looking piece and a signi
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1 JI, with good margins all round, neatly cancelled by a superb strike of the no "7" in black Maltese cross; fine and very rare. Cert R.P.S. (1988).
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1844 (Mar 15) entire from London to Ludlow, bearing 1841 2d. blue, QG, Pl.3, with good margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good part strike of the "8" in black Maltese Cross; attractive and very scarce.
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1840 2d blue pl.2 IH with four good margins and full strike of the London "12" in MC, of a particularly deep, rich shade, a magnificent example; cert. BPA (1996) (S.G. Spec D1wl, £9'000).
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1841 1d red with Numbers in Cross: Attractive group of singles and singles on covers, showing a fine array of numbers in crosses including No.1 on cover and on fragment with circular MORE TO PAY alongside, No.2 in three singles, No.3 on cover, No.5 on single and two covers, No.6 on single and two co
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Poulton: 1841 (Jan 21) entire letter from Poulton to Settle, bearing 1840 2d blue pl.1 DD tied by red Maltese cross and a superb strike of the "Poulton/Penny Post" in black; a superb and very rare cover.
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Dorchester: 1840 2d blue, a remarkable assembly of the "Dorchester" town cancel, comprising, QG-RG vertical reconstructed pair, both with good to very large margins and showing a fine central strike in black, KB-KC horizontal pair, with large margins and showing a central strike leaving a clear prof
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Dorchester: 1842 (Mar 4) Entire letter from Dorchester to Sommerset, bearing 1841 1d. neatly tied by a fine strike of the "Dorchester" town cancellation with boxed NO 7 alongside in red; rare.
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1853 (Mar 7) envelope from William Gladstone to Benjamin Disraeli, bearing 1d. red-brown, DA, Archer pl. 94, cancelled by number cancel; a superb, historical and very rare envelope. Ex Nigel Howard.
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1855 late use of the Blue Maltese cross and Black Maltese cross of Ivinghoe, on a matched pair of covers to London bearing 1d. red browns; very rare. Cert Mike Jackson for each (2019). Ex Maximus (S.G. Spec. C1tb, C4tb).
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1856 (Nov 1) small envelope from Beaford (Devon) to Scotland with 1855-57 1d red-brown on slightly blued paper, wmk LC perf.14 pl.30, tied by late use of the Maltese Cross with "C.R" (Caledonia Railway), reverse with UDC despatch, London transit, Laurencekirk and Fettercairn ds, a lovely and rare la
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1855, 1d orange red-brown pl.9 NG, alphabet 2, superb mint o.g. showing the merest trace of hinge on reverse, scarce so fine; copy of cert. RPS (1997) for the original strip of five it came from.
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1854-57 2d blue pl.5 OG/SL mint marginal block of 30 from the right of the sheet with part inscription, very fresh, large part o.g., a couple of tone spots and SG defective at lower right, not detracting from the fine appearance of this superb and very scarce multiple; cert BPA (1983); ex Sir Gawain
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1855 2d blue pl. 5 DA/EB mint o.g. block of four showing major re-entry on DB, some trivial wrinkles, a very fresh, rare and attractive multiple (S.G. £16'000).
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1868 2d. blue, QF, Pl. 12, a fresh and fine unused (re-gummed) example variety watermark inverted; extremely rare. Cert B.P.A. (2015).
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1855 1d. deep red-brown, QC-RC, Pl. 25 vertical pair, now hinged to original piece from which it was tied by a superb strike of the Birmingham "Spoon" cancel dated 13.02.56; excellent fresh colour and a rare plate. Cert B.P.A (2005) (S.G. Spec. C7).
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1855 (Sep 8) wrapper from Preston to Manilla in the Philippines, franked with Embossed 6d and 1s, with margins just about clear except for small nick on 6d, and 1855-57 4d on blued paper (trimmed wing marginal), reverse with London and Hong Kong transit, some minor cover imperfections with some ink
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1847-54 1s green die II in used block of 6 with London numeral cancels, good to large margins all round and in remarkably fine condition for a multiple of this size, a very scarce multiple.
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1851 (Aug 2) entire to Mexico bearing embossed 1s green in strip of four, two pairs and a single to form the 9s rate for up to 2oz by British Packet, tied by London inland numeral ''13'' cancels. Margins are touched in places, one pair with a reduced corner which slightly overlaps the strip. Additio
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1848 10d brown, die II, in an incomparable and simply stunning block of 16, good margins mostly all round (just touched in a few places) large part original gum and displaying lovely fresh colour; some creasing as to be expected of a multiple this size, though in no way detracting from the fine app
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1847-54 10d brown, die 3, a magnificent mint block of eight from the top of the sheet, wonderfully fresh showing deep and bright colour and superb embossing, large to enormous margins all around (just clear in two places at foot), full original gum and only hinged at the top leaving all the stamps m
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1853 10d red-brown, die 3 ww, marginal block of four from the left of the sheet, good margins all round, large part original gum and displaying lovely fresh colour; light horizontal fold in between impressions, though in no way detracting from the fine appearance of this incredibly rare block (S.G.
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1854 6d mauve in a superb mint vertical block of six, jut touched to clear margins all round, with large part original gum, folded through the top pair and corner crease at lower right though not affecting the fine appearance of this stunning exhibition show piece, a great rarity, being the largest
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1862-64 Emblems 4d pale red (hair lines) NC mint with large part o.g., small faint tone spot on corner perf, fine and fresh. (S.G. £2100).
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1862-64 6d. lilac block of four from the lower right of the pane, variety Imperforate and Watermark inverted; unused with part OG, fine and scarce. Ex Maximus.
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1862-64 1s green, plate 1, lettered KD and showing "K" in white circle plate variety, good to fine used wing marginal single with clear central "134" numeral of Bristol, a scarce example of the plate error (SG £2'750)
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1865-67 Large Garter 4d vermilion pl 11 II, pl 12 KC and pl 14 CH, each a fresh mint example with part o.g. (S.G. £1975).
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1870 4d Vermilion pl.12 PI-PJ imperforate pair overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 6, mint o.g. with only faintest trace of a hinge, light natural gum wrinkles, very fine and fresh.
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1867-80 Spray 3d rose pl 10 EJ mint with large part o.g., very fine and fresh (S.G. £875).
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1869 6d. dull violet, QA, Pl. 8, variety imperforate, neatly cancelled by a complete "BO1" obliterator of Alexandria Egypt, according to Latto this was used as a trial cancel. Rare.
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1867 5/- stamp size die proof in black on glazed card, with uncleared corner squares and plate number circle, mounted on card, some rubbing at face though very rare.
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1867-83 wmk MC 10s greenish grey used pair, each with crisply struck "George Street Edinb" JU 26 82 (Scotland) cds, a superb and very scarce multiple; ex "Victoriana" (S.G. £6'400+).
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1867-83 wmk MC £1 brown-lilac in used pair, each with fine Glasgow JY 11 82 (Scotland) cds, few pairs are known, a superb and very scarce item; cert. Brandon (2106) (S.G. £9'000+).
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1867-83 £1 brown-lilac DE used example neatly cancelled by fine strikes of the Greenchurch St cds in both red and black, tiny tear at right near E, rare.
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1867-83 £1 brown-lilac FC imprimatur, large margins all around with fresh deep colour, mint o.g., a superb example of this high value rarity; ex Beaumont (S.G. £45'000).
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1882 £1 brown-lilac pl.1 FB-FD horizontal used strip of three, neatly cancelled by Kirkcaldy cds; a fine and very Rare multiple. Cert R.P.S. (2003). Note: This strip adjoins the one in the Royal collection.
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167-83 wmk Anchor 5s rose pl.4 used with superb strike of London Coleman St. 18 MR 84 cds, excellent colour, very fine and fresh (S.G. £3'500)
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1876 2 1/2d. rosy Mauve (blued Paper) AL, Pl. 3, very fine used on entire letter to Constantinople via Germany (Mr.22.76), neatly tied by "75" duplex cancel, an exceptionally rare usage. Cert R.P.S. (1983).
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1873-80 2 1/2d rosy mauve pl.17 mint n.h., in pristine condition with superb colour and gum, a very scarce plate (S.G. £1'700 for hinged).
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1873-80 2 1/2d blue pl.17. EC/FD mint block of four, some gum toning, very attractive and scarce multiple (S.G. £2'300 as singles).
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1873-80 Spray 3d rose pl 11 EA, pl 17 AC and pl 20 wing margin GH, each a fine mint example (GH small paper adhesion on reverse of wing margin). (S.G. £1'800).
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1873-80 6d. deep-grey, AB, Pl.15, imperforate imprimatur from the top of the sheet (cut close at foot) and showing "442" current number; superb mint NH (mounted in the margin only) ink mark on reverse not affecting the fresh and fine appearance. Unique.
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1874 6d. die proof in black on glazed card (66 x 92mm) with void corner squares; rare.
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1874 6d. stamp size die proof in black on glazed card with void corner squares from the striking book; rare.
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1873-80 6d. deep-grey, TK, Pl.16, imperforate imprimatur from the foot of the sheet (cut close at top) and showing "488" current number; large part OG; fresh and fine appearance. Unique.
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1873-80 Large Garter 4d sage-green pl 16 JC mint with full original gum, one faintly toned perf., a superb example; cert. B.P.A. (2013) (S.G. £1'400).
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1873-80 Large Garter 4d sage-green pl 16 HJ mint with part o.g., an attractive example (S.G. £1'400).
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1879 Tender essay "Theed" head die proof A, in black on glazed card 60 x 92mm; fine.
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1880 Tender 1/2d. essay 1/2d. head B, frame 1 from the 1d. tender though altered for the 1/2d. denominations in black on glazed card (66 x 92mm), this combination not listed.
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1880-83 3d rose pl 21 SG and 4d grey-brown pl 17 LL, each a fine mint example with large part o.g. (S.G. £975).
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1883 3d. on 3d. lilac, KE, Pl. 21, affixed to piece of Beulah Hill "Parcels post label, dated (Au.1.83) the first day of use of this PP service. Rare with few known.
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1880-83 3d on 3d lilac GK and 6d on 6d lilac EL, each a fine mint example with part/large part o.g. (S.G. £1'325).
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1880-83 3d on 3d lilac, two singles, plus 1s orange-brown, plate 14, three singles and three other values, all neatly tied by clear strikes of the oval REGISTERED/FLEET STREET/3.MY.83 ds, on fragment, unusual and attractive.
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1880 4d. grey-brown, CF, Pl.18, line perf. 14 ex "Before and After the Committee" Album, removed from the sunken frame hence without gum (as they all are); superb fresh colour; rare.
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1880 6d. grey, RL, Pl.18, line perf. 14 ex "Before and After the Committee" Album, removed from the sunken frame hence without gum (as they all are); superb fresh colour; rare.
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1880 2d. rose, line perf. 14 ex "Before and After the Committee" Album, removed from the sunken frame hence without gum (as they all are); superb fresh colour; rare.
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1881 1d lilac die I die proof printed in black on white glazed card cut down and mounted in a sunken frame (32x43mm), endorsed in red manuscript at top "No 252"; ex De La Rue Archives.
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1881 1d lilac used abroad cancels group including large part Ascension, part Beyrout on pair, full Calcutta on piece, very large part 'C' of Constantinople (14 dots stamp), Largs Bay S.A. on piece, full Smyrna on piece, Malta cds and large part C51 of Saint Thomas.
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1883-84 2s6d lilac on blued paper mint large part o.g.; a couple of tone spots on reverse, otherwise fine (S.G. £6'000).
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1883-84 2s6d lilac on blued paper, used with clear crisp DERBY RD/NOTTINGHAM/JY.4.84 cds, horizontal bend and red crayon mark at top, a very fine used from the scarcer blued paper issue (S.G. £1'500).
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1883-84 5s rose on blued paper used showing a crisp strike of the Leith (Scotland) cds, top right corner perf. with very faint thin mentioned for accuracy, a striking example (S.G. £3'250).
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1883-84 2s6d lilac or deep lilac, an attractive selection of thirteen used singles, one showing superb JERSEY cds, a very fine assembly (13) (SG £2'200+)
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1883-84 5s rose or crimson, an attractive selection of eight used singles and one on fragment with 2s6d and Jubilee 6d, a very fine assembly (9) (SG £2'250+)
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1883-84 5s rose or crimson, an attractive selection of seven used singles and two on fragment with Jubilee 10d, a very fine assembly (9) (SG £2'250+)
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1883-84 5/- crimson LG mint n.h., a lovely, fresh example. (S.G. £975 as mounted).
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1883-84 5/- crimson BD mint, a fine and fresh example with large part o.g. (S.G. £975).
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