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6551

1851, 1 d. red, plate 108, lettered EC, Archer Perf. 16, used, cancelled by the Wigton "879" English numeral, an extremely rare example; according to explanations given in the Mike Williams collection there are only six recorded examples known from this plate; comes with an imperf. horizontal pair, lettered EC-ED, from the same plate, a superb line engraved rarity of significant importance. Cert. RPSL (2006). SG16b = £5'500. rnReference: "The Post-Trial Archer Plates", by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 45, number 6, 2007. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF2,600.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6552

1850, 1 d. red, plate 108, lettered TK, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from Jersey, Channel Islands, to London, dated 27 July 1855, tied by Jersey "409" numeral in black, arrival on reverse dated 28 July 1855, backflap missing and envelope damaged across the top and parts of sides, soiled, stamp with good perfs. although the odd dulled at base, couple of toned perfs at top, however a very rare late usage from the Channel Islands, this plate is unpriced on cover, a significant line engraved rarity, almost certainly unique. Cert. BPA (2012). SG16b = £5'500 as a single off cover. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF2,200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6553

1851, 1 d. red, plate 116, lettered GC, Archer Perf. 16, used, well centered, fresh colour, extremely rare example; according to Bill Barrell's list 132 there are only six known examples from this plate (incl. a pair), corner crease and small thin, otherwise fine, comes matched with an imperf. from the same plate and position, a line engraved great rarity of the upmost importance. Cert. RPSL (2007). SG16b = £8'000. rnReference: "The Post-Trial Archer Plates", by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 45, number 6, 2007. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF2,400.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6554

1851, 1 d. red, plate 101, lettered OC, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover in combination with 1 d. red, imperf, plate 115, lettered JL, four good margins all round, dated 14 July 1851, sent from the House of Commons, with Library seal on reverse, tied by London district "53", slight soiling, otherwise very fine example; one of only eight known mixed-frankings of Archers used in combination with imperf. stamp; an important rarity and attractive usage. Accompanied by a matched imperf. from the same Archer plate/position.rnReference: "Mixed-franking Covers", by R.C. Simpson & K.A. Louis, MJ Publications, 2020, page 62 and 72. rnProvenance: Spink, London, 7 December 2007, lot 1364; Argyll Etkin, London, 6 March 2015, lot 26. rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF6,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6555

1850, 1 d. red, plate 100, lettered JA, Archer Perf. 16, used on 1 d. pink postal stationery envelope, from London to St Albans, dated 1 March 1854, tied by London Inland "11â€, good perfs and well centered, arrival to reverse dated 2 March 1854, minor soiling, some wrinkling and imperfections to envelope, however a rare combination, one of four examples of an Archer and 1 d. pink mixed-franking, an important and visually appealing example. Cert. RPSL (1986). SG16b = £1'500+ as a single Archer on cover, combination unpriced. rnReference: "Mixed-franking Coversâ€ by R.C. Simpson & K.A. Louis, MJ Publications, 2020, pages 62 and 72.rnProvenance: H.& B. Philatelists, September 1997.rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6556

1850, selection of six used Archer Perforation Trial stamps, comprising three which illustrate perforation machine problems, such as off-centre, broken perforation pin - which comes with a RPL certificate - a long stamp which is caused by perf. comb adjustment, and three other examples, one which is matched with an imperf. of the same lettering, a mixed lot, very presentable and scarce assembly. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF750.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6557

1850, Archer Perforation Trial study of the plates, set out on two album pages, comprising eight used Archer perf. 16 matched with imperf. from same plate/position, includes plates; 93, 94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 and 101, there is also a plate 95 genuine plate but with faked perforations, a mixed lot although several fine, scarce assembly, tricky to match with B2 equivilents. SG16b = £4'875 used singles excluding B2 matched singles. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6558

1850, Prince Consort Essay, 1 d. red-brown, lettered FJ, imperforate, fresh colour, vivid printing, from plate position 'A', good to large margins all round, surface printed on white wove paper, no gum, very small and minor disturbance to reverse, attractive, very fine example of this scarce essay prepared for Henry Archer in conncetion with his offer to produce perforated surface printed postage stamps on more favourable terms than the exisiting contract with Perkins, Bacon. DP71(2) = £3'000. rnReference: Queen Victoria Specialised Catalogue, Volume 1, 16th Edition, page 27. rnProvenance: Ex. Courtenay Collection, Grosvenor, London, 26 June 2008, lot 55. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6559

1850, Prince Consort Essay, 1 d. red-brown, lettered FJ, Archer Perf. 16, from plate position 'C', aligned to the right, part original gum, toned and soiled, thin top right corner, rounded corner at top, although maintains a regal air, a very rare essay in perforated form; there are only five known examples in red-brown which are perforated, two are offered in this sale. DP71(3)a = £25'000. rnReference: Queen Victoria Specialised Catalogue, Volume 1, 16th Edition, page 27. rnProvenance: Spink, London, 7 December 2007, lot 1163. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF2,500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6560

1850, Prince Consort Essay, 1 d. red-brown, lettered FJ, Archer Perf. 16, deep colour, vibrant printing, from plate position 'J', aligned to the right, without gum, toned, small corner crease and tiny tear, blunt lower right corner, although still very attractive, very rare essay, perforated upon the Archer machines to enable him to demonstrate his offer to produce perforate surface printed postage stamps on more favourable terms than the exisiting contract; there are only five known examples in red-brown which are perforated gauge 16, two are offered in this sale. DP71(3)a = £25'000. rnReference: Queen Victoria Specialised Catalogue, Volume 1, 16th Edition, page 27. rnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 30-31 October 2013, lot 244. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF3,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6563

1877, Specification of James Murdoch Napier Perforation Machines, printed pamphlet/booklet, by order of the Commission of Patents for Inventions, No. 4485, priced 8d, contains the original specification on four pages and technical drawings printed upon a double page, additionally included is the 1883 Specification of James Charles Stuart Wallace for Affixing Postage Stamps and Labels, printed over five pages and an additional double page technical drawing of his machine, both are fragile and have some damage, aging, tears and loss to covers, as might be expected, however remarkable items of great historical importance. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF900.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6564

1854, 1 d. red, plate 167, lettered GG-HH, perf 16, block of four, unused, no gum, perforated using the Napier machine, positioned to the right, good perfs. just one pulled, worn plate, additionally 1854 1 d. red, plate 181, lettered RG-SI, block of six, unused, with gum, also perforated on the Napier machine, positioned low to the left, good perfs. just the odd short, is toned in places, however a scarce due. SG C1 = £5'750+ as two blocks of four and two singles. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF1,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6565

1854, 1 d. red, plate 170, lettered NE-NF, perf. 16, die I, alphabet II, wmk. small crown, used, horizontal pair, nicely centered, good perforations, London Inland cancel, rare plate, exceedingly uncommon as a multiple, additionally comes with an imperf. lettered NF from the same plate. Cert. Karl Louis (2023). SG C1 = £3'000 as two singles. (Image 1)

SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6566

1852, 1 d. red, plate 176, lettered GE, die I, alphabet II, imperf. four good to large margins, fine used example of this very scarce plate in this issue, comes with a perforated example from the same plate/position. Cert. RPSL (1993). SG8 Spec. B2 = £2'500. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF650.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6567

1852, 1 d. red, plate 177, lettered QH, die I, alphabet II, small crown wmk., imperf. four close to large margins, fine used example of this the scarcest of the Alphabet II imperf plates. Accompanied by a used example of the perforated issue for the same plate/position. Cert. RPSL (2002). SG8 Spec. B2 = £2'750. rnReference: "Stamp Perforation: The Somerset House Years 1848 to 1880", by R. Simpson & P. Sargent, Plate 2. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF700.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6568

1852/1854, a study on two album pages of the first official 1 d. red perforated 16, presented by plate with matched imperforate stamps from the same plate/position, comprises 28 examples in total, including plates; 155, 157, 162 to 167, 169, 171 to 174, noted a plate 165, perf. 16, lettered II, mixed condition, although many fine, a valuable selection. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF700.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6569

1854, 1 d. red, plate 176, lettered EB, die I, alphabet II, perf. 16, used on First Day Cover, from London to Ballyjamesduff (Ireland), dated 24 February 1854, on reverse an indistinct London mark with crown at foot denotes mid-day duty, arrival Dublin dated 25 February 1854 (Code C), mark confirms received on day following postage (specified in Post Office Notice), two small creases to stamp, envelope slightly soiled although remarkably fresh, faint filing crease left side, very rare, one of three covers recorded on 24 February 1854 - two of which are in this sale -, with only six examples used in February 1854. cert. BPA (2011).rnReference: "Notes on the Stamps of Great Britain", F. Philbrick, The Philatelic Record, Volume XVI, 1894, page 220. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF2,600.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6570

1854, 1 d. red, plate 171, die I, alphabet II, perf. 16, used on First Day Cover, in combination with two 1 s. green embossed, cut to shape, from London to New York, dated 24 February 1854, tied by London Inland "29", 2 s. double weight rate with the 1 d. red paying a Late Fee, sent via Liverpool, with "PAID" mark and an inspector mark both in red, Liverpool reciever dated 25 February 1854, also to front an arrival USA "10/Cents" due mark, 1 d. cut into along base and clipped perfs top of right side, heavy crease vertically through 1 d., soiled, however extremely rare, the first recorded use of a perforated stamp on a foreign destination cover and one of three covers recorded used on 24 February 1854.rnReference: "Notes on the Stamps of Great Britain", F. Philbrick, The Philatelic Record, Volume XVI, 1894, page 220. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF3,200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6571

1848, Embossed, 10 d. brown, cut to shape, used on cover in combination with 1854, 1 d. red, perf.16, from Brighton to Montreux, dated 5 April 1854, tied by "132" numeral, with "P.D." oval crossed out, "INSUFFICIENTLY/STAMPED" mark in red, a "130" manuscript and Calais transit alongside, arrival to reverse dated 9 April 1854, toned in places, soiled, although scarce use of the newly issued perf. 16 on an overseas mail and combined with an embossed; according to Ray Simpson the third overseas usage recorded of the officially perforated penny red. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF420.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

6572

1854, Selection of covers franked with the first official perforated stamps, comprising eight 1 d. red perf. 16 examples sent between February and March 1854, all within the first month of issue, noted two used in the first week, also two covers franked with two 2 d. blue perf. 16, sent 6th May and 22 May 1854 respectively, the former a horizontal pair sent from Dublin to Lurgan which is reportedly the earliest recorded Irish use, the latter franked with two singles, sent from Selby to Beverley, additionally there is an SG8 plate 175 used single matched with a perf. 16 used on cover from the same plate and position, condition is mixed, although a very scarce assembly there being very few examples recorded used during this first month of issue. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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SOLD for CHF1,700.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM