GREAT BRITAIN: 2d BLUE, HORIZONTAL STRIP OF FOUR PI-PL, black Maltese Cross cancels large to clear margins all a round, faint horizontal crease only visible from the back, almost very fineExtremely rare and attractive., Extremely rare and attractive..
GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 2d blue Plate 2, F -G, black Maltese Cross cancel, good margins all around, some toning on reversevery fine, very fine. (SG 5 $pound1,000 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £1,000 (Image)
CV. SG £1,000
Opening US$ 115.00
Sold...US$ 115.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:33:51 EST
Sold For 115
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 200
Symbol: Cat No: 5
GREAT BRITAIN: 1849 2d blue Plate 4, INVERTED WATERMARK 'TI', o.g. good margins three sides faults attractive copy for such a great rarity. Brandon Cert. for pair (2022) photocopy of which this is the left copy (SG Specialized ES14a, unpriced) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:34:14 EST
Sold For 1200
1840 PENNY BLACK
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 191
Symbol: Cat No: 1
GREAT BRITAIN: 1d black plate 5 N - H, good to maximum margins showing part of adjacent stamps at top tied by black MC on neat small folded letter date-line Nov, 1840 bearing good strike of red boxed "Peter borough Penny Post" and black boxed "No ? "receiving house, on reverse, PETERSBOROUGH No 4 1840 c.d.s. A wonderfully marked cover.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1d black plate 1a J-B, good to large margins all around tied by a very light red MC and straight line CHARING CROSS cancel (probably back up weak MC) on a folded letter missing inner sheet, importantly dated on the reverse with MY 19 1840 c.d.s. Addressed to Miss Bagot The Revd. Sir John Seymour Pastor, Northchurch Berkamstead.
The Reverend Sir John Culme Seymour commissioned the Northchurch when the village of Bourne End was in the parish of Northchurch. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:29:27 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 193
Symbol:
Great Britain: 1840 1d black Plate 8 K-A, good margins all around, tied by two black Maltese Cross strikes on "Private" envelope bearing boxed T.P, Belvidere P handstamp, on reverse, red FE 16 1841 transit to Knightsbridge. (SG 1)
The letter was sent to the radical member of the parliament, John Temple. He advocated Chartis, a working-class movement for political reform and radicalism. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:30:26 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 194
Symbol:
Great Britain: 1840 1d black Plate 9(?) ,E-F, close to good margins all around tied by black Maltese Cross and straight line, KNIGHTSBRIDGE" cancel on neat envelope, on reverse red "FE 12 1941" and ? Transits to Putney Heath. (SG 1)
This is a second letter written to John Temple - great pair Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:30:55 EST
Sold For 150
Collections
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 196
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection
Collections.GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 1d black 62 FOUR MARGINED used copies, all but 7 plated, sorted by plates and letters, 7 black Maltese Cross cancels 13 on piece, again a superior selection than normally found. A few faults here and there. Plating may have inaccuracies. (SG 1,2) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $4,000-5,000 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $4,000-5,000
Opening US$ 4,750.00
Sold...US$ 4,750.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:32:16 EST
Sold For 4750
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 197
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection
GREAT BRITAIN: 1840; 1d black 15 used copies, mostly with margins good to barely clear, perhaps a few faults, all but 3 plated by owner, which may be correct, useful group. (SG 1) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $1,000-1,250 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,250
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:32:40 EST
Sold For 850
1847 -54 Embossed Issue
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 205
Symbol: O
GREAT BRITAIN: 1847 - 54, 1s green, light "13' in grid cancel, large to good margins all around, fresh andvery fine, very fine. (SG 55 $pound1,000 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £1,000 (Image)
CV. SG £1,000
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:36:29 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 206
Symbol: O
Cat No: 57
GREAT BRITAIN: 1850, 10d brown light shade Die 2, neat light blue cancel, margins all aroundvery fine, very fine. (SG 57 $pound1,500 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £1,500 (Image)
CV. SG £1,500
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:36:54 EST
Sold For 300
Postal History
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 208
Symbol: Cat No: 55
Postal History.GREAT BRITAIN: Used to Boston; 1847 1s green Die 2, TWO four margined singles with perforated 2d blue and 1d red, tied by "456" numeral grid cancels on thick folded letter (with invoice and light cease through 1d) bearing large red NEW YORK JAN 24 48 & AM PACKET JAN 2 - PAID 24 c.d.s. strikes plus 42 CENTS and manuscript "p Baltic", on reverse, LIVERPOOL JA 12 1856 transit. A fresh and almost perfect condition. Cover analysis accompanies. (SG 55 2 copies) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:37:51 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 209
Symbol: Cat No: 55
GREAT BRITAIN: Used to the United States (Mobile) 1847 1 s green Die 2, PAIR, margins good to just in, just tied by "466" in grid cancel on blue envelope bearing red curved 5 CENTS handstamp, manuscript "pr Asia" and red BOSTON BR PKT NOV 8 PAID, on reverse importantly F.R.H. LIVERPOOL OC 7 1855 ) A Floating House origin. Cover analysis accompanies. Rare beginning and destination. (SG 55) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:38:05 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 211
Symbol: Cat No: 55
GREAT BRITAIN: Used to the United States: Retaliatory rate; 1847 1s green, margins three sides tied by 277 in grid and red NEW YORK SHIP JUL 22 29 cts transit in folded letter sheet, on reverse, blue /green LIVERPOOL JY 8 1848 transit and rare Paisley, Scotland origin, Lowell Mass destination. Nicely written up on exhibition page. (SG 55) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:38:49 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 212
Symbol: Cat No: 57
GREAT BRITAIN: Used to Canada (Montreal): 1848 10p brown Die ? and 1841 2p blue PAIR, both good to large margins all round, tied by "14" in grid cancels on light blue folded letter sheet bearing manuscript "per 18th June Mail Steam via Liverpool", on reverse docketed "17 th June 1853" and circular G.B. JU 17 1853 handstamp. (SG 57)
GREAT BRITAIN: 1870 - 79: 1/2 p rose Pl. 13; , tied by BIRKENHEAD SP24 79 "7?" in grid duplex on OHMS envelop bearing handstamp "closed contrary to regulations 466", ms "Book Post"., addressed to "THE RECEIVER OF WRECK Custom House, Liverpool". Printed circular with report inside, Liverpool receiver on reverse . (SG 49)
GREAT BRITAIN: Used to the U.S.: 1s green, 1862 wing margin copy neatly tied to "88" LONDON duplex cancel, on blue letter sheet bearing prominent and rare "OVER 1/2 oz INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID" handstamp BOSTON BR. PKT, MAY 16 48 c.d.s., red crossed circle manuscript" Pr Cunard Packet" and "38". Fresh bright cover. (SG 90) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $200-250
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:39:38 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 214
Symbol: Cat No: 94
GREAT BRITAIN: Used to India; 1865 6d violet and 4d orange, both tied by BATH No 16 55 "53" in grid cancels, on flimsy envelope(a bit soiled) bearing Marseille and Bombay" ms., redirected locally with additional 2 annas orange forwarding to Madura. Several indistinct transit and receipt. CDS's on reverse. Letter cross written under flap. (SG 94, 97; India 62 $360++)
GREAT BRITAIN: 1870, 6d mauve, Plate 9, IMPERFORATE, sheet margin PAIR. Overprinted SPECIMEN, very lightly hingedextremely fine, extremely fine. (SG 1095 $pound700 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £700 (Image)
CV. SG £700
Opening US$ 135.00
Sold...US$ 135.00
Closed..Nov-21-2024, 08:12:40 EST
Sold For 135
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 216
Symbol: Cat No: 110
GREAT BRITAIN: Used to Poland; 1867 9d straw Pl. 4, tied by Newcastle on Tyne Au 1867 , "545" in grid duplex, on neat orange envelope bearing blue-green ENGLAND PER AACHEN 1-13-B handstamp red circular PD , red FRANKO, and manuscript "Via Ostend", on reverse, red LONDON transit and LODZ receiver. (SG 110) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:41:19 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 217
Symbol: Cat No: 178
GREAT BRITAIN: 1883-84 , 2s/ 6p lilac and 5s crimson, o.g., fresh bright colors, well centered, 5s wrinkles and hinge remnantfine to very fine, fine to very fine. (SG 178, 184 $pound1,575 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £1,575 (Image)
CV. SG £1,575
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:41:48 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 218
Symbol: O
Cat No: 128
GREAT BRITAIN: 1878 10s greenish grey, Sheet Margin Copy, Maltese Cross watermark at bottom, "R" in grid cancel, well centered very fine , very fine. (SG 128 $pound3,200 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £3,200 (Image)
CV. SG £3,200
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:42:09 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 220
Symbol: O
Cat No: 134
GREAT BRITAIN: 1882, 5s rose on white paper, Anchor watermark, indistinct grid cancel, light ms only on reverse from cover, fresh and almost very fine. (SG 134 $pound3,800 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £3,800 (Image)
CV. SG £3,800
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Nov-21-2024, 08:14:46 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 221
Symbol: O
Cat No: 136
GREAT BRITAIN: 1867-83 , £1 brown lilac , NOTTINGHAM FE 18 84 c.d.s. plus boxed cancels, well centered and above average color, very faint thin, rare and fine. (SG 136 $pound4,000 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £4,000 (Image)
CV. SG £4,000
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:43:10 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 223
Symbol: O
Cat No: 135
GREAT BRITAIN: 1867 -83, 10s greenish gray, neat inverted GRACECHURCH STREET 14 AP 83 REGISTERED oval, good color, reperfed at top, centeredvery fine appearance , very fine appearance. (SG 135 $pound4,000 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £4,000 (Image)
CV. SG £4,000
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:44:07 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 224
Symbol:
GREAT BRITAIN: 1876, 4d pale red-brown, Sheet Margin BLOCK OF FOUR, two copies n.h and two l.h. extremely fine. (SG 152TC $pound1,000 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £1,000 (Image)
CV. SG £1,000
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:44:36 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 226
Symbol: O
GREAT BRITAIN: 1882-84, 10sh ultramarine, octangular LONDON cancels, well centered, fresh and very fine , very fine. (SG 183 $pound525 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £525 (Image)
CV. SG £525
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:45:44 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 228
Symbol:
GREAT BRITAIN: 1884-84 1s dull green, o.g. hinge remnants, well centeredfine, fine. (SG 196 $pound1,600 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £1,600 (Image)
CV. SG £1,600
Opening US$ 125.00
Sold...US$ 125.00
Closed..Nov-21-2024, 08:18:38 EST
Sold For 125
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 229
Symbol: TC
Cat No: 200
GREAT BRITAIN: Proof, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2d color trial with head and frame green and duty tablet in purple, perforated, o.g. fresh and very fine. (SG 200 TC $pound1,000 )
GREAT BRITAIN: 1884, £1 green, never hinged, a couple of light wrinkles, fresh bright color, very fine. Brandon Cert. (2024) "full original gum". (SG 212 $pound5,000 )
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 186
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
GREAT BRITAIN: Antique Autograph Collection 1820's to 1830's 191 fronts, stuck down in aged marble bordered book 1820's to late 1830's. Starting off with George R (probably III or IV) then Peers of the Blood Royal "Dukes of Cumberland, Sussex. Cambridge; the Archbishops of Canterbury and York then on and on with Northumberland, Wellington, Egremont, Cornwallis and more. Dukes, Earls, Marquise for us locals Boston and Scarsdale, also few Scottish and Irish. Great index at the back. Some not counted.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1911 First U.K. Aerial Post London to Windsor: 2 Post cards, First to London single franking, Second to DIKOYA Ceylon (c.d.s. DC 15 11) bearing 1d green, 2 Reigns Africa. A fine duo.
GREAT BRITAIN: Crimean War Office's Envelope to Isle of Wright; backstamped with blue BRITISH ARMY POST OFFICE AU 28 1855 c.d.s. bearing 1d and 2d , canceled in London with ’47’ Foreign Office numerals, on reverse blue NEWPORT I.W. SP 10 1855 receiver. (SG 17,20)
Mail from Crimea is usually unstamped or bears only 1d stamps. Rare origin, destination and well preserved. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:50:42 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 236
Symbol:
GREAT BRITAIN: Forces in Egypt; 1932 - 34 1p deep blue, and red, center missing, imperforate horizontal margin PAIR, corner torn off, n.h. still very fine Also 2 covers bearing respectively A1 and A7. (SG A1 or A2, A3(b)) Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:51:06 EST
Sold For 120
COLLECTIONS
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 237
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
GREAT BRITAIN: 19th & 20th Century collection of many hundred on Windsor album pages with virtually every SG enumerated stamps, present, except for the very rare, including plate numbers, varieties, shades, etc. The vast majority are used up to George V, unused thereafter. Also, the inevitable plating of the used 1d red perforated and a stockbook of used stamps. Some with faults, as would be expected, but actually, the completeness is quite remarkable. There may be some errors and the sleeves are old and come loose easily. We are not responsible for the order of the stamps.
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 238
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
GREAT BRITAIN: ELIZABETH; 1962 to 1970's, Outstanding Collection of many hundred in Windsor specialized album, with spaces for numerous varieties, shades, omissions, etc., including Country Issues, Dues, Islands, also about 77 Presentation Packs, 80 booklets and FDC autographed by Sir Francis Chichester. A great specialized collection, vast majority, n.h..
GREAT BRITAIN: 19th & 20th Century; a remainder of many hundreds of disorganized stamps, 1d reds assortment, middle issues mostly used, some useful Elizabeth. Also recent face, booklets, revenues, needs sorting.
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 240
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
GREAT BRITAIN: OFFICIALS: 1882 to 1902; Collection of 49 stamps on Windsor Specialized pages, 18 o.g. highlights O15, 38 used, O67 o.g., O67 o.g., O71,72 used and more, faults and green fadings to be expected some may be forgeries, some high values (offered elsewhere in this sale) have returned with good certificates. (SG catl. $pound7,000 ) Sale and Lot Updates SG £7,000 (Image)
CV. SG £7,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:53:06 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 241
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
BRITISH POST OFFICES ABROAD: The West Indies & Mediterranean collection; 19th Century; 25 covers and 165 stamps, good Turkish Empire, Malta, and Gibraltar mostly mounted in 3-ring binder, one 5sh "C" Constantinople. Quite a nice group with most of the work done.
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 242
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
GREAT BRITAIN: Embossed Stationery; 19th and 20th Century with "Advertising Rings" 22 entires (6 unused), 6 cut square, 6 cut to shape, great destinations. France (2), Switzerland (2), Germany (2), Texas, Chicago and even China, mostly W.H. Smith but also "The Philatelic Quarterly", Perkins & Gollo, "... Stamp Album", " James Van Caillie", "William Lincoln" plus a UPSS issue of the material. Nice group.
W.H. Smith & Son was started in 1792 by Henry Walton Smith took control. The firm took advantage of the railway by setting up newsstands to service travelers. The firm had family control until the 1990's. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Nov-20-2024, 15:54:16 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 243
Symbol:
GREAT BRITAIN : POSTAL HISTORY; 19th and 20th Century: over 1300 covers in four file boxes or equivalent and four ring-binders, Victorian , (No no 1d reds) to Elizabeth), great destinations, war covers, flights, memorabilia, etc.. Sorting is the name of the game for this lot.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1865 1s green 13 covers to U.S. between 1865 and 1871, 10 to NY, 2 to Illinois (1 rough to Boston), one double franking; 2 from Glasgow with printed addressing, 1 from Leeds, 1 with inspections mark, 1 Liverpool Exchange, some very fine, few with usual travel faults, nice variety most described and priced.
GREAT BRITAIN: Used to Canada from Scotland; 1860 to 1874 THREE covers:, First Glasgow to Quebec 1860 6d. 1d; Second, 6d, 1d. Ayr to London U.C., Third, 1871 1d red (shades) 3 copies, Jedburgh - Victoria V.I. each accompanied by exhibition descriptions. A nice trio.
GREAT BRITAIN: Postal History 1930's and 1940's (few earlies) a study of 134 covers and postcards of the George VI issues, about 1/3 written up on exhibition pages, including rates. Usages, airs, maritime, destinations, a few rarer solos, war, some George V and Edward 2-3 reign covers, very, very interesting.
GREAT BRITAIN: Stampless Covers; Internal, 1800's to 1840's some 1700's over 700 contained in 2 File boxes, some on exhibition sheets, many flattened out, including numerals, streets, stars "Paid at ____" straight line, old towns, Penny Post colors, many Scottish and Irish few documents and some scraps (not counted). Sorting will certainly help.
Sale No: 14
Lot No: 249
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
GREAT BRITAIN: Scotland: 196 stampless covers, FOUR distinctive collections. 1)"1787 - 1840's Pre-Stamp Markings" 64 covers all mounted and described on exhibition pages; 2) "Paid Date Stamps 1802 - 1840's" 78 covers on exhibition pages. 3) "Edinburgh Penny Post 1820's-1830's", 30 covers, circulars variety of "1" and "2" Markings in slip cover pages; 4) 1d red frankings "Local Cancels 1850-1860's " 24 covers in slip cover pages.
GREAT BRITAIN: Stampless Covers: From Central and South America, 1807 to 1870's, 16 folded letters: . 1807 from Haiti, 1823 from Port au Prince, 1828 from Bahia. Others include Valparaiso (3), Pernambuco (2), Rio (3),Guayaquil (1), Veracruz (4), Venezuela (1) including GB PO's, most sleeved, small description and priced.
GREAT BRITAIN: Stampless Covers from Europe to Great Britain; 18 folded letters total. 1585 from Cremona to London, 1590 Venice to London, 1797 from Lisbon to London. 1820's to 1850's comprising Spain 6, Germany 5, France 3, Latvia 1 some sleeved with small descriptions and priced. Great markings.
GREAT BRITAIN: Stampless Covers to Europe; 1820's to 1860's (one 1801), 40 folded letters,, many to France and Italy, but 4 to Belgium on exhibition pages, also Germany, Greece, Geneva, Denmark, Sweden, Egypt, nice markings and condition.
GREAT BRITAIN: Stampless Covers; Great Britain to Canada primarily 1850's, one 1822, 13 folded letters, mostly from the Skinner correspondence , all sleeved with small descriptions and prices. Mostly Scotland origin, and Quebec and London C.W. destinations, great postmarks.
