Great Britain and British Commonwealth LONDON NUMBERS IN MALTESE CROSS CANCELLATIONS
Sale No: 832
Lot No: 2030
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FINE GROUP - with numbers 1, 2 (2), 3 (4), 5 (2), 6 (5), 7 (4), 8, 9 (4), 10 (2), 11 and 12 (2). Generally fine strikes on mostly fine four margin stamps. (28) Cross Reference : LONDON NUMBERS IN MALTESE CROSS CANCELLATIONS (Image)
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Lot No: 2031
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ACCUMULATION on stamps with three or less margins or faults, all numbers except 4. (73) Cross Reference : LONDON NUMBERS IN MALTESE CROSS CANCELLATIONS (Image)
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Lot No: 2032
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TRIO OF COVERS - 27 April 1844 E (no side flaps) with stamp just shaved on one side, cancelled with number 10; May 1843 EL to Dingwall with three margin stamp cancelled by number 12?, House of Commons wax seal; and Mar. 1844 EL to Lynn with three margin stamp tied by very fine number 8 in MX. (3) Cross Reference : LONDON NUMBERS IN MALTESE CROSS CANCELLATIONS, OFFICIAL MAIL (Image)
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Lot No: 2033
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FIRST DAY OF USE OF THE NUMBER 2 CROSS - 21 Mar. 1843 EL (small repair to the flap) to Birmingham with two margin 1d red tied by fine No. 2 MX, being part of the second tranche of numbered crosses entered in the proof book on 23 March, two days after first use. The only recorded example on this day. Cross Reference : 1840s CANCELLATIONS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY (Image)
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Lot No: 2034
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NUMBER 4 & PAIRS - scarce number 4 (2 four margin singles, one fine the other small surface fault), and numbers 1, 2 and 11 each on a fine four margin pair. SG £2600. (5 items) Cross Reference : LONDON NUMBERS IN MALTESE CROSS CANCELLATIONS (Image)
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Lot No: 2035
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FIRST DAY OF USE OF THE NUMBER 5 CROSS - 22 Mar. 1843 EL to MATLOCK (cds on the front) with two margin 1d red tied by fine No. 5 MX. Part of the second tranche of numbered crosses proofed on 23 March. One of two recorded. Cross Reference : 1840s CANCELLATIONS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY (Image)
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Lot No: 2037
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FIRST DAY OF USE OF THE NUMBER 7 CROSS - 1 Apr. 1843 E to Appleby with three margin 1d red tied by No. 7 MX, this being the first day of the third tranche of numbered crosses entered in the proof book on 1 April. Two are recorded. Cross Reference : 1840s CANCELLATIONS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY (Image)
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Lot No: 2040
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RE-DIRECTED, TOO LATE & 1d PINK GROUP OF COVERS - Apr. 1844 EL to ULVERSTONE (cds on the back) with three margin 1d red tied by No. 3 MX and red double framed 'POSTED AFTER/7 O'CLOCK AT NIGHT', June 1843 EL (repaired tear) used within London and so stamp cancelled with common MX then redirected to Leamington with three margin 1d red (huge other sides) tied No. 12 MX, Mar. 1844 E used within Edinburgh with 1d red cancelled by balloon-type MX apparently then privately carried to London where posted again with 1d red tied by definite numbered cross (number unreadable), and 11/14 May 1844 pair of 1d pinks with No. 3 or 8 MX (last week of MX use). Interesting group. (5) Cross Reference : LONDON POSTAL HISTORY, LATE FEE/TOO LATE MAIL, POSTAL STATIONERY, Q.V., REDIRECTED AND TURNED MAIL (Image)
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Lot No: 2041
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MIXED NUMBERS GROUP OF COVERS - inc. Apr. 1843 E to Blandford with 1d red tied by two crisp overstruck No. 2 MXs, Nov. 1843 EL tp York with 1d red tied by No. 6 MX, Jan. 1844 E to Clapham apparently missorted to the Inland Office with 1d red tied by two separated No. 9 MXs, Apr. 1844 to Carlisle with 1d red tied by No. 5 MX, 15 May 1844 (second last day of No. MX) E to Greenock with 1d red tied by No. 7 MX. Generally good strikes on mostly four margin stamps. (8) Cross Reference : LONDON POSTAL HISTORY, 1841 1d REDS (Image)
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Lot No: 2043
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MIXED NUMBERS GROUP OF COVERS - inc. Jan. 1844 E with scarce number 4 on two margin 1d red (filing crease) to Staffs, Jan./May 1844 duo of Es with number 2 on two or four margin 1d red to Warwick or Selby, June 1843 part E to Ashford with number 6 tying three margin 1d red (damaged) then redirected to Aberystwith and charged '1d', etc. Generally poor strikes and/or stamps. (8) Cross Reference : 1841 1d REDS (Image)
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Lot No: 2044
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NUMBER 3 ON COVER TO LANCS. - 31 May 1843 EL to Preston with fine four margin 1d red, JC plate 19, tied by fine No. 3 in MX. Attractive cover; SG £600. Cross Reference : 1841 1d REDS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY (Image)