1748-1840 Entire letters, entires and covers with various Dorking handstamps including straight line or curved "DARKING" type SY 155 (2), 159 (2), 167, 179, 173 (2) and an unlisted 45x6mm handstamp of 1782, "24 DARKING" (2, SY 164), later mileage marks, undated circles in blue, Uniform 4d Post (2), etc. Also a 1748 hand delivered letter and 1767 map. (27).
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 339
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1772 (Nov 28) Entire letter to Ryegate, sent by cross post with a 1d charge and manuscript "Dorking" on reverse. A rare and previously unrecorded manuscript post town endorsement; no Dorking handstamp is recorded between 1714 and 1778. Photo on Page 56. (Image1)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 340
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Jamaica. 1795-1808 Entire letters to William Perrin all concerning his estates in Jamaica, one 1806 letter with light Jamaica fleuron sent to London and redirected to Dorking, the others from London or Bristol to Dorking and redirected to West Farleigh or London, all with Dorking handstamps including curved type SY 170 (6) and mileage marks. (13).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 342
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Mulready. 1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready lettersheet stereo A26 posted from Dorking to Westhumble, with a red Maltese Cross cancel, blue Dorking datestamps on both front and reverse. A fine early Mulready, used on the third day of issue. S.G. £2,600. Photo on Page 56. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 343
Symbol:
Mulready. 1840 (Nov 20) 1d Mulready lettersheet stereo A22, containing an advert for R.B Ede with illustrations of perfume boxes and ink bottles, posted to the Stamp Office in Brighton with red Maltese Cross cancel, Dorking and Brighton backstamps. Light vertical fold, possibly a little reduced at base, otherwise fine. A scarce advert, that refers to Ede's Manufactory at Dorking. MA428a.
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 345
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1840 (June 10) Entire to Reigate bearing an 1840 2d blue, OA plate 1 with four margins (close at upper right) tied by a red Maltese Cross, blue Dorking backstamp.
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 346
Symbol:
1842-1965 Covers and cards including 1845 and 1852 skeleton datestamps in blue, Surface Printed frankings (7) including 9d on 1872 cover to New South Wales and 1892 cover to Germany with 1d + 1½d venetian red, 1851 cover with Great Exhibition embossed flap, 1883 Pitland Street c.d.s, sideways duplex, etc., also a few licences. (67).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 347
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1852 (July 12) "Blessed Are The Peacemakers" envelope depicting a dove carrying an olive branch (published by Elihu Burritt's Olive Leaf Society), posted from Dorking to London with a 1d red (three margins) cancelled "257", Dorking and London backstamps. Part flap missing with minor faults to upper edge, scarce. Photo on Page 58. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 348
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Natal. 1862-65 Covers to "Mrs G.A Wathen, Deepdene, Richmond, Natal", two sent by packet franked 6d or 1/-, the other with a 2d blue pair paying the ship letter rate endorsed "by Kaffraria ship letter", Dorking duplex cancels, all fine, an unusual destination. (3).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Godstone
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 351
Symbol:
Mulready. 1841 (Oct 30) 1d Mulready lettersheet stereo A6 to Reigate, black Maltese Cross cancel, Godstone and Reigate backstamps, unobtrusive vertical file fold, otherwise fine and attractive.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Other Towns
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 355
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Banstead. 1840-46 Entire letters (3), an entire and cover comprising 1840 letter prepaid 1d in cash backstamped "+ / BANSTEAD / PAID" (SY 52), 1840 letter with a 1d stamp removed backstamped "+ / BANSTEAD" and an 1841 entire franked 1d backstamped "BANSTEAD", also 1843-46 letter and cover with red undated circle handstamps. The three straight line handstamps clearly locally made by the same individual, the Paid and unpaid handstamps with a cross above very similar but with differences to the lettering, the 1841 straight line handstamp apparently the previous "+ / BANSTEAD" handstamp with the cross removed. A remarkable and exceptionally rare group, the Paid handstamp probably the example recorded in the County Catalogue, the other two handstamps both unlisted and previously unrecorded, all three possibly unique. (5). Photo on Page 58. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 356
Symbol:
Betchworth. 1705-1920 Entire letters, covers and cards including 1705 free letter to London with a Bishop Mark, 1840 letter to Reigate bearing a 1d black NA plate 1a (four margins, close at top) tied by a red Maltese Cross, undated circles (11, two types), etc., also a 1920 railway parcel stamp. (25).
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 358
Symbol:
Bletchingley. 1840 (July 4) Wrapper (side flaps removed) with printed heading "Royal Naval Female School" posted within London franked by a 1d black, LL plate 2 (cut into at sides) tied by a red Maltese Cross, the wrapper then turned and posted on July 6th to Blenchingly franked by a 1d black vertical pair, SF-TF plate 4 (with three good margins, touched at left) each cancelled by a red Maltese Cross. The wrapper was again turned and reposted to the original addressee in London prepaid 1d in cash, handstamped straight line "BLETCHINGLEY" and "PAID" (SY 68, only recorded in 1840) with a Godstone (July 7) backstamp, a red Paid arrival datestamp tying the original 1d black. A remarkable item, postally used three times with single and pair of 1d blacks, and cash payment with the scarce Bletchingley Paid handstamp. Photo on Page 58. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 359
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Limpsfield. 1798-1908 Entire letters, covers and cards including 1798 letter with straight line "GODSTONE", framed (3) or unframed "Godstone / Penny Post" with boxed "No. 2", "LYMPSFIELD" undated circles (6, one to Canada, another to India franked 1/-), 1886 covers to Egypt with 2½d stamps cancelled at Godstone or Redhill Station Office, The Chart c.d.s (2), etc. (25).
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 360
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Limpsfield. 1840-41 Entire letters to Reigate endorsed "X Post" with boxed "No. 2" and Godstone datestamps, both bearing 1d blacks, OJ plate 7 (torn out, touched at two places) tied by a red Maltese Cross, or QH plate 5 with four good margins tied by a black Maltese Cross, charged 2d with manuscript "More to Pay". (2). Photo on Page 58. (Image1)
Opening GBP 220.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 362
Symbol:
Walton. 1816-1908 Entires, covers and a card, including 1816 entire to Walton Heath endorsed "The Postmaster of Ryegate desired to forward this letter immediately", 1824 entire to Walton on the Hill with "misdirected to" alongside a Reigate mileage mark, 1823 entire to Walton on the Hill endorsed "Missent to Walton on Thames", 1840 entire (side flaps removed) from Godstone to Walton on the Hill bearing 1d black II plate 5 with good margins tied by red Maltese Cross with "No. 5" handstamp of Walton, undated circles (2), etc. (8).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 363
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West Humble. 1853 Cover to Italy, the 1/1 rate paid by a 1d red, 2d blue and embossed 10d (cut square, four margins) all cancelled "257" of Dorking, reverse with fine "WEST-HUMBLE-ST" undated circle in blue and a Dorking datestamp. A rare use of the embossed 10d from such a small sub-office. Photo on Page 58. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 364
Symbol:
Woldingham. 1832 (Jan 2) Entire letter to Norfolk, the reverse with manuscript "Woldingham", straight line "GODSTONE" and a London c.d.s. A rare Post Office manuscript endorsement; no Woldingham handstamps are recorded prior to the 1840s. Photo on Page 70. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Railway Letters
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 309
Symbol:
Boxhill. 1901 Long covers addressed to "James Webster, Berrys Cross, Boxhill" both endorsed by passenger train, bearing a 1d lilac and 2d L.B.& S.C.R letter stamp, one with both stamps cancelled by violet boxed "TRANSFERRED AT / LONDON BRIDGE, L.B. & S.C.R. / and to be so abstracted" with a Dorking c.d.s alongside, the other with both stamps cancelled by manuscript cross and oval "BOXHILL & BURFORD BRIDGE / STATION / L.B. & S.C. RY", the first with the address a little waterstained. (2).
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 310
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Dorking/Reigate. 1898-1946 Railway letters (6) including 1898 cover with 1d lilac cancelled in London and South Easter Railway 2d letter stamp cancelled crossed violet "REIGATE"; 1904 cover with KEVII ½d pair cancelled by manuscript crosses and London E.C machine and South Eastern & Chatham Railway 2d letter stamp cancelled in manuscript, the reverse with S.E & C.R Local Prepaid Ticket label with "DORKING S.E & C.R." handstamp; 1898 cover to Epsom Golf Club and redirected to Burford Bridge with 1d lilac cancelled at Epsom and L.B. & S.C.R 2d stamp on reverse tied by Dorking c.d.s; 1940 "Gardner" cover with ½d strip cancelled in London and Southern Railway 3d newspaper stamp ("charged at Newspaper Scale" crossed out) tied by "DORKING NORTH" handstamp, etc. Also railway stamps (4), Dorking Station handstamp on piece, and 1911 card with cachet of Reigate Station Masters Office. (13).
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 311
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Godstone. c.1905 Covers franked KEVII 1d and South Eastern & Chatham 2d letter stamps, one with both stamps cancelled violet "GODSTONE", the other cancelled by London E.C machine and oval "GODSTONE / STATION / S.E. RY". Also two railway stamps and postcard of the station. (5).
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 312
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Holmwood. 1920 Commercial cover with KGV 2d cancelled oval "HOLMWOOD / STATION / L.B. & S.C. RY" and L.B. & S.C.R. 2d letter stamp surcharged "3" in red manuscript cancelled by violet circular "HOLMWOOD / 6 JUL 1920 / L.B. & S.C.R." and a London S.E machine. Probably a unique use of this rare 3d on 2d surcharge and an exceptional use of the two types of Holmwood Station handstamps. Photo on Page 52. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 313
Symbol:
Horley/Oxted. 1917-22 Covers, the first a commercial cover franked KGV ½d and L.B. & S.C.R. 2d letter stamp both cancelled violet circular "OXTED / 20 MAR 1917 / L.B & S.C.R." and a London S.E machine; the second a "Wilson" cover franked 1½d and L.B. & S.C.R. 4d on 3d cancelled violet circular "HORLEY / 16 NOV. 1922 / L.B. & S.C.R.". (2).
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 314
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Merstham. 1896 Cover to the Police Receiver, Guildhall, London E.C bearing a 1d lilac and South Eastern Railway 2d letter stamp each cancelled oval "MERSTHAM / STATION / S.E. RY", a Bedford St. c.d.s below, fine. Also parcel stamps (2) and a postcard of the station. (4).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 315
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Ockley. 1905-17 Covers, the first with KEVII 1d cancelled by London S.E c.d.s and L.B. & S.C.R. 2d letter stamp cancelled by violet "OCKLEY", both then cancelled by violet oval "L.B. & S.C.R. / PARCELS / OFFICE / LONDON BRIDGE"; the second franked KGV 1d and a L.B. & S.C.R. 2d letter stamp cancelled violet circular "OCKLEY / 27 APL 17 / L.B. & S.C.R." with London S.W machine, torn through the 1d stamp upon opening and neatly repaired. (2). Photo on Page 56. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 316
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Redhill Junction. 1891 (May 15) Cover to London endorsed "To Charing Cross Station to be posted on arrival", franked 1d lilac and South Eastern Railway 2d letter stamp (lower corner torn away) each cancelled violet oval "PARCELS DEPT / REDHILL JUNCTION" and London W.C C.X squared circle, a scarce cover from the first year of the railway letter service. Also railway stamps (7) and a 1d lilac on piece with cancels of Redhill or Redhill Junction, and a card of Redhill station. (10). Photo on Page 56. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 317
Symbol:
South Nutfield. 1899 Cover with 1d lilac and South Eastern Railway 2d letter stamp each cancelled by South Nutfield c.d.s, the 1d lilac also cancelled by London E.C c.d.s, fine.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Redhill
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 336
Symbol:
Royal Counties Show. 1926 (May 31) Registered cover with four stamps each cancelled by "REDHILL / SURREY SHOW" skeleton, a further strike on reverse, with Red Hill 13 registration label. Also a Post Office O.H.M.S cover with enclosed letter stating a Post Office will be open at the show May 29 - June 2; express and registered mail will receive a special skeleton datestamp but ordinary correspondence will be cancelled at Reigate & Redhill. Very scarce, only recorded on this one date. (2).
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Reigate
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 318
Symbol:
c.1690-1730 Entire letters from (4) or to (2) Reigate including c.1725 letter to Kensington charged 2d with rare first type "RYGATE" handstamp (SY 526), c.1690 letter from Gatton to Lichfield and 1704 letter from Copthorn to Flanchford near Reigate both sent via London with Bishop Marks and a "2" charge increased to "In all 5", 1707 letter to London charged 4d, etc. Also a 1686 London Gazette with a postal notice on the post from London to Reigate, and three early maps of Surrey. A good lot, the c.1725 handstamp one of just two examples recorded by Latham & Gibbs. (10).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 319
Symbol:
1761-1840 Entire letters and entires (34, also three fronts) all with Reigate handstamps, including straight line "RYEGATE" types SY 528, 536, 538 (3), "RYE / GATE" (2, SY 532), "22 RYEGATE" (2, SY 534, one superb, the other a very worn handstamp with the mileage barely struck), later mileage marks or mileage removed handstamps, undated circles, 4d Post entires (3, one free), other frees, etc. A good lot, most very fine strikes, the pre 1790 handstamps all scarce. (37).
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 320
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1816 (Sep 5) Entire letter from the Duke of St. Albans at Worthing, addressed to "F. Freeling Esq., General Post Office", complaining about the Reigate Postmaster - "I thank you about your advice about pouches for my letters but the Postmaster at Ryegate refuses to comply ... I told him it was your suggestion & that I would give him a Guinea at Xmas for his troubles .... I think him unreasonable as I understand he gets £30 per annum from the General Post Office, he makes £20 a year by the Penny for each letter & £2 a year for the Merstham bag making £52 a year besides other charges - for instance he charged me two pence for one letter put in at Ryegate, I collected this letter which had never been out of his house .... he says the two pence was for responsibility. I told the Postmaster at Merstham I would give him a Guinea every Xmas and he seems extremely desirous to serve the public, it is a pity Merstham is not a regular Post Office". Also a free front signed by St. Albans. (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 321
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1840 (May 13) Entire letter with black mourning borders, addressed to Hursley near Winchester, bearing 1d black, EJ plate 1a (very fine with good to large margins), tied by a red Maltese Cross, Reigate and London backstamps. A fine and early 1d black entire.
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 322
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1840 (June 10/July 16) Entires to the same London address both bearing plate 2 1d blacks (JA & RE), both with four margins, tied by red Maltese Crosses, Reigate and London backstamps. (2).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 323
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1840 (Oct 15) Cover to John Martin MP in London franked 1d black, JH plate 3 with large margins tied by a red Maltese Cross, Reigate and London backstamps.
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 325
Symbol:
Mulready. 1840 (Sep 8) 2d Mulready envelope stereo a197 sent to "The Lord Monson, Warwick Castle, Warwick" with red Maltese Cross cancel, Reigate backstamp, very minor soiling, an unusually good 2d Mulready. Photo on Page 56. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 326
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Mulreadys. 1841 1d Mulready envelopes, stereo A153 posted to Bungay with Reigate and London backstamps, and stereo A172 to Betchworth with Reigate and Dorking backstamps, black Maltese Cross cancels, the first with unobtrusive horizontal fold, otherwise very fine. (2).
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 327
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1841 (May 16) Entire letter to Wallingford bearing 1d black, RK plate 8 with good to large margins, tied by a black Maltese Cross, Reigate and London backstamps.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 328
Symbol:
1841 Entires (2) and a cover from (2) or to Reigate, all bearing 1d blacks, comprising FI plate 9 state 2 with four good to large margins (tiny fault at base) on entire from London, HD plate 5 (four margins, close at left) on cover to Lord Monson, Bedford Hotel Brighton, and AH plate 9 state 2 (three margins) on entire to London, all with black Maltese Crosses. (3).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 329
Symbol:
1844-1979 Entire letters, entires, covers, cards and some ephemera (also some pieces), including 1846 skeleton (also two pieces), later skeletons, sideways duplexs (10, four the first large type, one with scarce oval "MISSENT / TO / TUNBRIDGE"), 1862 3d Notice rate, Surface Printed frankings (5), 1895 Express cover franked 4d, 1882 registered cover franked 1½d venetian red, 1900 cover franked India ½a, WW2 forces mail with F.P.O 60 (3) or F.P.O 248 datestamps, 1944 P.O.W. cover, also pictorial notepaper (5), etc. (140+).
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 330
Symbol:
Town Sub-Offices. 1847-1958 Entire letters, covers and cards (15) and Parcel Post labels (4) including scarce undated circle of "REIGATE-HILL", registered covers with datestamps of Doods Rd, London Rd, Holmesdale Rd, South Park, Parcel Post labels from Cornfield Rd, etc. (19).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 331
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1852 (Apr 25) Bradshaw & Blacklock Ocean Penny Postage envelope (state 4) posted to Southwark, a 1d red (four margins) cancelled "637", flap with small wafer seal "With Best Compliments", blue Reigate datestamp (with year shown as "1825") and London c.d.s on reverse. An unusually fine example of this attractive envelope. Photo on Page 56. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 332
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Parcel Post Labels. 1892-1922 Parcel Post labels from Reigate G.P.O (11), town sub-offices (32) or village sub-offices (12), also offices under Crawley or Horley (8), 39 stamped. (63).
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
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TOWN & COUNTY POSTAL HISTORY
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 304
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1666-68 Entire letters from Dublin to "John Morris at his house in Augustine Friars over against ye Dutch Church, London" with Bishop Marks applied upon arrival in London, charged 4d or 1/-. The 1666 (Oct 8) letter with a Bishop Mark of "OC/19", a rare early use after the Great Fire of London of Sept. 3/4; the Bishop Marks were destroyed during the fire and were not replaced for several weeks. (2). Photo on Page 52. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 2,000.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 306
Symbol:
1841-61 Entire letters and covers with 1d reds, also some 1d pink envelopes, with Maltese Cross cancels (27), numeral or duplex cancels (224), at least 85 with straight line or circular receiver handstamps, ten backstamped with codeless crown datestamps (used on mail from official sources), one cover backstamped with the rare and unusual double ring "General / Post Office / 24th / March / 1845" in red (two examples recorded, both on this same date) and the standard c.d.s. (251).
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 366
Symbol:
Cornwall. 1689-1704 Entire letters, seven 1689-90 letters sent to John Morth, High Sheriff of Cornwall, at Talland, one from St. Anthony, and a 1704 letter from Morvall to Launceston endorsed "p. plymo." with a 2d charge, scarce early Cornish letters. (8).
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 368
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Dorset. 1764-c.1935 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp (28), a few undated circles, numerals, duplexs, squared circles, single ring datestamps, many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.350).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 55
Lot No: 373
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Isle of Man. 1880 (Feb 13) Cover from Douglas to Cheadle franked 1d, with "Too Late" handstamp on the front, a scarce late use of this Douglas handstamp, which was issued in the 1840s.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 374
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Lancashire. c.1770-1970 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, undated circles (18) and other straight line sub-office handstamps (13), many single ring and squared circle datestamps, postage dues, etc, many Liverpool and Manchester items, mainly on KEVII or KGV picture postcards, an extensive lot. (c.1,000).
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 55
Lot No: 375
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Leicestershire. 1788-c.1935 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, undated circles (35), numerals and duplexs, skeletons (9, with 1846 blue Leicester traveller), rubbers (89), single ring datestamps, squared circles, many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.400).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 381
Symbol:
Shropshire. 1791-c.1940 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, a few undated circles, skeletons (16, with 1849 Ludlow traveller), rubbers (13), numerals and duplexs, single ring datestamps, squared circles, etc., many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.250).
