Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80487
Symbol: H
Cat No: S1
1852 Scinde Dawk 1/2a white, good to huge margins, used with 8x8 diamond of dots cancel, soiled with short crease at upper left, still an attractive example; cert. BPA (2017) (S.G. £3'250). (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80489
Symbol: H
Cat No: S1
1852 1/2a White Scinde Dawk, large margins, sharp embossing, cancelled by Cooper Type I (number 96 in diamond of 11 parallel lines of Hyderabad), very fine and scarce with this type of cancel; cert. Behr (2010) (S.G. £3'250). (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 1,600.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80491
Symbol: H
Cat No: S1
1852 1/2a White Scinde Dawk, large margins, sharp embossing, cancelled by Cooper Type E "Large Star" as well as Type B diamond of dots cancel, an exceptional example with embossing seen clearly, very fine; signed Bühler and a blue hs on reverse (S.G. £3'250). (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80493
Symbol: H
Cat No: S1
1852 1/2a White Scinde Dawk large margins sharp embossing manuscript cancelled by Cooper Type B Diamond of dots cancel, exceptional example; signed Pfenninger (S.G. £3'250). (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 1,200.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 1200
1854 Lithographs
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80494
Symbol: DCE,A
Cat No: Spence 5, 7-10
1890 QV Gothic head essays. Five examples of the 1890 impressions of Queen Victoria Gothic head essays showing the RARE Zincograph print in BLACK (Spence 5), pinhole at right, with Sismondo cert.; Photogravure printing in BLACK (Spence 7) with Sismondo Cert; Photogravure print in Bright Blue (Spence 8) with Sismondo cert; Photogravure printing in Deep Blue (Spence 9) & Photogravure printing in ORANGE VERMILION (Spence 10), creased, with Sismondo cert. A RARE opportunity to acquire the full set of 1890 Prints including shades with certificates. All copies have wide to good margins and excellent condition. Coveted archival material. (Image)
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 1,000.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80495
Symbol: DCE,A
Cat No: Spence 28
1854 (Feb.) Capt. Thullier’s lithographed essay printed singly, in blue on yellowish wove paper (141mm x 126mm), fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80496
Symbol: DCE,P
Cat No: Spence 35
1894 lithographic reproduction in four rows of six impressions, the stamps printed 2mm apart: 4a brown red and dark blue on yellowish paper, pos.19, partial "Arms of Great Britain" watermark, light horizontal bend (Spence 35). (Image)
Opening GBP 40.00
Sold...GBP 40.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 40
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80500
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 1
1854 1/2a vermillion design with 9.5 arches printed but not issued for use, clear watermark visible, very fine. (S.G. £3750). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,600.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80501
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 1a
1854 SG1a 1/2a deep vermillion design with 9.5 arches printed but not issued for use, watermark visible on right side, very fine; cert. BPA (1964) which incorrectly states vermilion shade (S.G. £5'000). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 2,000.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80502
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 4
1854 1/2a Deep Blue Die I unused block of six with bottom right hand corner ornaments. Clear corner watermark. The impression shows very crisp impression and bright example. Back clean with no stains or creases, very fine exhibition quality; signed Heddergott (S.G. £2'100 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 4,000.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80503
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 4
1854 1/2a deep blue die I unused right marginal block of 8, horizontal crease in between at foot of stamps, a rare multiple (S.G. £2'600 as singles). (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80504
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 6
1854 1/2a blue die II a spectacular block of 16 (4x4) stamps with retouches. Position 51-54, 59-62, 67-70, 75-78. We can see chignon retouches, corner star retouches, eye retouches and band retouches. Appears to be Die II Stone C. Large to clear margins and watermark and some toning overall and light vertical crease, very fine exhibition showpiece and research material; annotated and signed on reverse by Holcombe (S.G. £4'400). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 4,000.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80506
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 2
1854 1/2a Blue Die I unused block of four with clear watermark showing positions 67,68, 75, 76 of Stone A, complete margins all around, toned, fine (S.G. £1'300 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80507
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 2
1854 1/2a Blue Die I unused block of four with clear watermark and large margins in left with margin inscription. Complete margins all around and back with some hinge remnants. Very fine (S.G. £1'300 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80508
Symbol: H,J
Cat No: 2
1854 1/2a die I blue (SG2) used vertical strip of four, one stamp with light wrinkle and back with hinge remnants, fine (S.G. £240). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80511
Symbol: H,J
Cat No: 3
1854 1/2a die I pale blue (SG3) used block of four, with light vertical crease at left and cut into at left top, otherwise fine (S.G. £320). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80512
Symbol: H,J
Cat No: 3
1854 1/2a die I pale blue (SG3) used block of six top margins touching and toning in back, fine (S.G. £480). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 460.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80513
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 6
1854 SG6 1/2a Blue Die II unused block of six with top right hand corner ornaments. Clear corner watermark. Back clean with some toning spots and hinge remnant. Fine (S.G. £16'50 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 2,200.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80514
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 6
1854 1/2a Blue Die II unused block of four with corner ornaments. Clear corner watermark. The impression shows the later use of Die II as corner ornaments not fully impressed in the design. Hinged marks in back, no stains or creases, very fine; cert. BPA (1963) (S.G. £1100 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80515
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 6
1854 1/2a Blue Die II unused block of six with clear watermark. Complete margins all around and back clean with some hinge marks. Marginal inscription on right side, very fine exhibition piece (S.G. £1'650 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80516
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 6
1854 1/2a Blue Die II unused block of four with clear watermark. Complete margins all around and back clean with no hinge marks. Fresh colour and paper extremely fine and exhibition quality (S.G. £1'100 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80517
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 6
1854 1/2a Blue Die II unused block of four with clear watermark. Complete margins all around and back clean with some hinge marks. Marginal inscription on left side, very fine (S.G. £1'100 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80518
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: 6
1854 1/2a die II blue (SG6) unused block of four, position 27-28, 35-36, slight thin at top, toned but fine (S.G. £1'100). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80519
Symbol: H
Cat No: 6
1854 1/2a die II Blue (SG6) used strip of four, slight touching in bottom, light horizontal crease, fine (S.G. £640). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80520
Symbol: F
Cat No: 2
1854 1/2a Blue Die I pair used on a cover from Belgaum to Scotland cancelled with diamond of dots cancel. Complete margins all around touching in top left. Manuscript shows date as 23 Oct 1854 (being used in first month of issue of SG2 which was 1 Oct 1854). Reverse with boxed despatch, Bombay transit and Elgin arrival cds. Fine postal history cover showing early usage (S.G. £600). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80521
Symbol: F
Cat No: 2
1854 1/2a Blue Die I pair used on a hand made local cover cancelled with diamond of dots cancel. Complete margins all around touching in bottom. dispatch and delivery marks faint and clear AM marking. A tatty cover with potential for future research (S.G. £300). (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80522
Symbol: F
Cat No: 2
1855 (Apr 6) entire from Simla to England with two 1854 1/2a die I, one 3-margined and one just touched to good margins, tied by diamond of dots, paying the internal rate to Bombay, ms "2/-" and rate calculation adjacent for payment to the UK, reverse with Simla, Bombay, London, Liphook and Haslemere datestamps, insignificant cover creasing, fine; cert. BPA (2012). (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80524
Symbol: F
Cat No: 2
1855 1/2a Blue Die I pair used on a cover going to Calcutta cancelled with diamond of dots cancel. Complete margins all around touching in bottom and top left with a horizontal crease through the pair. Faint despatch with looks like Jumalpore Aug 8 1855. Fine postal history cover (S.G. £600). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80525
Symbol: F
Cat No: 2
1855 1/2a Blue Die I single used on entire cover going to Calcutta. Cancelled with diamond of dots cancel. Complete margins all around touching in bottom. Manuscript shows date as 2 August 1855 (S.G. £300). (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 90.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80526
Symbol: H,J,F
Cat No: 6
1854 1/2a Blue Die II pair used on an entire cover going to Broach cancelled with Cooper Type 4 cancel from Bombay. Complete margins all around and fresh look. Letter dated as 6th Feb 1856. Dispatch and receiving marks in back as well as rectangular TOO LATE mark in front. Very fine postal history cover (S.G. £1'600). (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80527
Symbol: F
Cat No: 6
1855 (Apr 8) cover from Delhi to England with 1/2a blue die II strip of four used o paying the 2a rate cancelled by diamond of dots cancel, reverse with despatch boxed ds, Calcutta, London and Bristol cds, front shows INDIA oval cancel in red, small portion of backflap missing, very fine postal history cover (S.G. £3'200). (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 3,200.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80528
Symbol: F
Cat No: 8
1856 two covers from the same correspondence between relatives, first bearing 1/2 Anna Die III (SG8/8a) on cover cancelled by Cooper Type 4 65 cancel from Jaulnah (posted at 4th June 1856) heading to Hyderabad and shows receiving cancel of HYDRABAD 1st delivery, and second from Hyderabad cancelled by Cooper Type 6 41 cancel (posted at 17 Jun 1856) to Jaulnah with 2 X 1/2 anna Die III (SG8a) paying the double rate. A fine pair of interesting covers. 1/2 Anna Die III covers are scarce. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80529
Symbol: F
Cat No: 2
1856 (Nov 4) Handmade cover going from Hyderabad to Ajmer with 1/2 anna (SG2) Die I franking cancelled by Cooper Type 6 41 cancel of Hyderabad. (Image)
Opening GBP 50.00
Sold...GBP 95.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80530
Symbol: F
Cat No: 6
1856 1/2 Anna Die II on cover cancelled by Cooper Type 4 65 cancel from Jaulnah heading to Hyderabad and shows receiving cancel of HYDRABAD 1856 DE 19. Stamp cut into on left top corner but a fine cover. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80531
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 12
1854 1a red die I unused left marginal strip of four, one stamp damaged at top, horiz. crease and a slight thin, a scarce unused multiple. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80532
Symbol: H
Cat No: 12
1854 1a red die I used strip of four, just about cut into at top left otherwise close to good margins, neat diamond of dots cancels, light vertical crease in the middle between stamps, a fine multiple. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80533
Symbol: H
Cat No: 12
1854 1a red used strip of three, fine to very large margins, neat diamond of dots cancels, slightly toned, fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80534
Symbol: H
Cat No: 12
1854 1a red used strip of three, close to large margins, neat diamond of dots cancels, fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80537
Symbol: H
Cat No: 13
1854 1a Red Die II used strip of four with cancelled with Bombay Type 4 cancel. Complete margins all around and signed in back by Sergio Sismondo. Fine (S.G. £600 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80538
Symbol: DCE,J
Cat No: S.G.14
1854 1a Dull red Lithograph die II (SG14) block of six unused with clear central watermark of the sheet. Crisp impression with light horizontal crease at top, fine exhibition piece (S.G. £1'800). (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80541
Symbol: F
Cat No: 12
1854 (Oct 6) envelope to England with 1854 1d die I, mixed margins, tied by diamond of dots with faint pre-stamp "KOTREE" boxed ds and ms "2/" adjacent, reverse with Bombay, London, Wellington and Kinnersley, toned, fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80542
Symbol: F
Cat No: 12
1854 (Dec 20) envelope to England franked on the obverse with three 1854 1a die I and reverse with 1/2a strip of four (four-margined) and vert. pair, all tied by diamonds of dots, with indistinct boxed despatch ds, London transit and Halstead arrival, missing backflap and likely also missing a 1/2a strip of four, cover faults. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80543
Symbol: F
Cat No: 12
1855 1a Red Die I vertical pair on cover cancelled with diamond of dots cancel, posted from Deebrughur (Bengal circle) to Rochester, Kent. The 2a paying the inland letter weighing between 1/2 and 1 tola. Sea postage unpaid, and charged 1/- (equivalent to eight annas for a 1/2 ounce letter). Very fine postal history cover (S.G. £1'100). (Image)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80545
Symbol: H,F
Cat No: 12
1854 1a lithograph (SG 12) on cover. Bangalore rectangle cancel May 24 1855, AM handstamp and (S.G. £550). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80546
Symbol: F
Cat No: 12
1855 (Aug 6) envelope from Baroda to England with 1854 1a red die I, close to good margins, tied by "28" barred diamond with Baroda Paid boxed ds adjacent, British "M / NR" hs of the Great Northern Railway, reverse with Bombay, Carlisle and Langholm arrival ds, fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80548
Symbol: F
Cat No: 11
1855 1a Deep Red Die I single on cover cancelled with Cooper Type 4 "99" numeral cancel from Aurangabad to Bombay. Oval INDIA red cancel in front and dispatch cancel in back dated 29.9.55. Very fine postal history cover (S.G. £750). (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80550
Symbol: F
Cat No: 12
1856 (Feb 9) wrapper from Bombay to Calcutta with two 1854 1d die I, just about clear to very large margins, tied by "I" diamonds, reverse with Bombay Paid boxed ds and arrival, some cover imperfections. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80551
Symbol: F
Cat No: 14
1856 (Mar 15) envelope from Dacca to Burma franked with two 1854 1a die II, both four-margined, tied by "B / 62" octagonal numerals, reverse with despatch and Calcutta transit, fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80554
Symbol: H
Cat No: 17, 18
1854 4a First printing head Die I Frame Die I a selection of 11 cut square copies with large to close margins on a well written page describing retouches in original handwriting of E.A. Smythies. A rare piece of history and fine stamps; ex E.A. Smythies (S.G. £16,500 for single stamps). (Image)
Opening GBP 2,400.00
Sold...GBP 2,400.00
Closed..May-30-2025, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 25MAYGBP
Lot No: 80555
Symbol: H
Cat No: 17, 19, 22 25
1854 lot of six 4a Lithographs showing examples from 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th printings. 1st Print Head I Frame I position 10; 2nd Printing head II Frame I position 12; 4th Printing head III frame II bust heavily shaded possible retouching; 4th printing Chignon heavily redrawn; 4th printing Frame flaw at 1 'o' clock; 5th printing head III Frame II position 3 & an early forgery of 3rd printing with fake cancel showing the Sg21b Head IIIA frame I. A mixed lot of cut square with one having thin and one example frame lines cut into. A choice collection for 4a enthusiasts. (Image)
