1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number) continued...
Lot |
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Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
70149 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, LB, Pl. 1, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by a fine large part strike of the black Maltese cross leaving a virtually clear profile; fresh and attractive.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 300
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70150 |
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1842 (Nov 7) entire letter to Preston, bearing 1840 2d. blue, pl. 1, LJ, and 1841 2d. blue, pl. 3, SK, paying the 4d. rate up to 2oz. each with good to large margins and cancelled by black Maltese Cross's; a great rarity and
exhibition showpiece. Cert R.P.S. (1978).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 8,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70151 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, MA-MD horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, each neatly cancelled by a good strike of the "1844" type cancels in black; small scissor cut in the margin between MA and MB in no
detracting from the fine appearance of this rare late usage multiple.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
SOLD for GBP 2,000.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70152 |
O, |
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1840 2d blue pl.1 MF/NH used block of six, good to large margins all round (only just clear at top left corner), each neatly cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese cross, folded horizontally between rows which is of
little importance for such a rare block (S.G. £24'200 as a block of four and a pair).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 15,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70153 |
O |
S.G. 5 |
1840, 2d blue pl.1 OB, four margins, crisp red Maltese Cross, hint of a tiny shallow thin to left side, otherwise a fine attractive example (SG £850).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 150
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70154 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, OD, Pl. 1, large balanced margins all round neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross; fine and attractive.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 200
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70155 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, OF, Pl. 1, large balanced margins, neatly cancelled by a light strike of the black Maltese cross; leaving a clear profile; fresh and attractive.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 300
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70156 |
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1841 (Nov 5) Cover from Bungay to Wymondham, Norfolk, franked with strip of three 2d blue pl.1 PE-PG, tied by ordinary Maltese Crosses, left side of PE and top of PG cut into, otherwise margins all round, a rare 6d franking,
cert. Mike Jackson (2022).(Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 600
SOLD for GBP 600.00
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70157 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, PJ, Pl. 1, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross; light paper wrinkle in no detracting from the very fresh and fine appearance.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 300
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70158 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, RK-RL horizontal pair, Pl. 1, very close margins at top of RK, large margins on other sides, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the red Maltese cross; a scarce multiple.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 400
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70159 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, SL, good to very large margins all round, superbly cancelled by a Maltese cross in a vivid orange-red shade; an outstanding example.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 900
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70160 |
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1840 2d blue pl.1 TA, large to enormous margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at right, used on entire letter from London to Ironbridge dated 24th May 1840 the stamp neatly tied by a superb strike of the red Maltese
cross; a very rare May date. (S.G. from £15'000).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 4,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70161 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 2, AK, good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese cross; fine and most attractive. Cert R.P.S (2001)(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 400
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70162 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 2, CB, good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a fine part and upright strike of the Black Maltese cross at right leaving a virtually complete clear profile; small scissor cut in the
margin at foot well clear of the impression and in no way detracting from the stunning appearance; a superb example.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 600
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70163 |
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1842 (Jan 8) entire letter from London to Somerset, bearing 1840 2d. deep blue, pl. 2, DD-DE horizontal pair, and 1841 1d. red-brown, pl. 17, IL, with good to very large margins; neatly tied by fine complete strikes of the
black Maltese cross; a very rare and most attractive mixed franking. Cert R.P.S. (1996). Ex Pickering.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 8,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70164 |
O |
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1840 2d blue pl.2 EA-EL complete row of 12 with margins mostly all round, neatly cancelled by a black Maltese crosses; small faults as to be expected with a used multiple this size; a major rarity with only two other similar
multiples known, one of which is in the Royal collection.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 20,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70165 |
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1840 2d. deep blue, pl. 2, GJ-GL, large to enormous margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, used on entire from Dundee to Edinburgh dated Jan 31 1842 the strip neatly tied by good strikes of the black
Maltese cross; vertical filing crease affecting GL though not detracting from the very fresh and fine appearance of this rare multiple.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 4,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70166 |
O |
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1840 2d. deep blue, Pl. 2, LE-LH strip of four, good to very large margins all round, each neatly cancelled by a good strike of the Black Maltese cross; an exceptional and very rare multiple.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 3,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70167 |
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1840 2d. blue, pl. 2, MI, large balanced margins all round, used on Money letter Registered from Mildenhall to Norwich, dated Fe 3 1842, cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese Cross, rated 1/- in red manuscript and
endorsed "Money Letter Registered" in black manuscript; the address panel restored though not detracting from the fine appearance of this very rare registered usage.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 1,200
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |
70168 |
O |
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1840 2d. blue pl.2 OJ-OL strip of three, good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strikes of the red Maltese cross, fine and most attractive, cert. RPS (1992).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..Dec-08, 11:59 PM |