Great Britain continued...
1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 continued...
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Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70121 |
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 1840 1d black pl.1b TF-TK, horizontal strip of 6 on entire from Dunfermline to Edinburgh (Scotland) with close to good margins, neatly tied by good strikes of red MCs, endorsed ‘’above 3 oz’’ and ‘’4’’, backstamped ‘’Dunfermline 12 8
40’’ and ‘’13 8 40’’ arrival strike. Vertical filing fold affecting ‘TG’. Most attractive, and a very scarce multiple on cover; cert. BPA (1990) and Karl Louis Provenance cert. (2012); ex Robson Lowe sale 1979, "Minimus" 1980, Harmers auctions 1981
and 1989. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 2,600
SOLD for GBP 2,500.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70122 |
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 1840 1d black pl.3 QB/TC mint block of eight, good to huge margins showing portions of neighbouring stamps and left, original gum with some insignificant thin spots and a few light tone spots, horizontal fold between upper and lower
block, a stunning multiple of the difficult plate 3, with this being the largest multiple of plate 3 in private hands.
Note: Illustrated in "The British Philatelist" October 1908 (included) when it was in a block of 12.
Expertise: Cert. RPS (2003), Roumet (2002). (Image 1)
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(Image 5)
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Estimate. GBP 75,000
SOLD for GBP 70,000.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70123 |
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 1840 1d black pl.4 in horizontal strip of 7 (AE-AK) with single (AD) on cover from Stoney Stratford (Buckinghamshire) SP 24 1840 to Newport Pagnell tied by red MCs, margins just touched AE-AF, AE and AJ creased, AI small tear. An
attractive and rare cover, one of only four covers bearing eight or more adhesives from this plate according to Karl Louis; cert. Brandon (2004) and Karl Louis Provenance Certificate (2009). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 4,400
SOLD for GBP 6,500.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70124 |
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 1840 1d black pl.4 BA-IA, vertical strip of eight ("DA" showing double letter "D") with good to very large margins on all sides and showing portions of six adjoining stamps at right, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on slightly
refolded entire dated 1840 (Sep 9) addressed to Plymouth, double-ring "MORE / TO /PAY" handstamp below, some marginal creases between the stamps, fine. A sensational and extremely rare strip, thought to be the largest recorded vertical strip known on
cover, a showpiece of the highest calibre.
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1996).
Provenance: Burrus, Daisy and Pichai. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 36,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70125 |
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 1840 1d Black pl.4 HD/IE mint block of four, small to large margins, original gum, creasing and a few small thins or other minor faults, an attractive and extremely rare multiple (S.G. Spec. £100'000).
Expertise: Cert. J-F Brun (2019)
Provenance: "KM" collection (2007). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 22,000
SOLD for GBP 18,000.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70126 |
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 1840 1d black pl.4 HG, good margins but just in at lower left corner, tied to large piece by an exceptional strike of the double lined Aros Maltese Cross (Scotland), with matching Aros boxed ds on adjacent displaying nicely, very fine. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 600
SOLD for GBP 750.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70127 |
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 1840 (Jul 7) part entire letter used locally in Gloucester, bearing 1840 1d black pl.4 NH, placed sideways (contrary to regulations) with very close to large margins, manuscript message at top "will the letter carrier please notice the
delivery of this letter" which would perceivably make this an early "Advice of Receipt" letter, very rare; cert. Brandon (2003). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 500
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70128 |
O,,ROW |
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 1840 1d black pl.4 PA/QF used block of twelve with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by crisp strikes of the red Maltese cross, showing double letters on PA and QA, a few faults as to be expected of a multiple this size, though
in no way detracting from the stunning appearance of this incredibly rare exhibition quality multiple being one of the finest blocks of this size of any plate.
Expertise: Cert E. Diena (1982).
Provenance: Caspary and "Lanterna" (2006). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 48,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70129 |
,ROW |
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 1840 1d black pl.4 SB-SK horizontal strip of 10 on cover from Taunton (Somerset) to South Molton (Devon), tied by 10 strikes of a red MC, generally good margins (close or just touched in 2 or 3 places at top), ‘’Taunton OC 12 1840’’
departure strike and, on reverse, ‘’Too Late’’. Light vertical filing folds. A magnificent cover of the utmost rarity.
Expertise: Cert R.P.S. (1985)
Provenance: "Victoria" (1975) and Fraser (2001). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 12,000
SOLD for GBP 10,000.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70130 |
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 1841 (Mar 19) entire letter (reduced) from Hitchin to the Cape of Good Hope, bearing 1840 1d black pl. 5 AK (defective), paying the inland postage, rated "P8" in red paying the onward overseas ship letter charge with SHIP LETTER ds in
red; scarce. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 2,600
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70131 |
,ROW |
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 1841 (6 Feb) entire letter to Shropshire endorsed "No 257 Registered Letter" bearing four 1840 1d. blacks pl.5 BB CA, CC and EF, neatly cancelled by red Maltese Crosses, CC creased by filing fold, otherwise fine and rare registered
letter; cert BPA (2001). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 14,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70132 |
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 1840 1d black pl.5 DF/EG mint block of four, just touched by E of EG otherwise fine to good margins, large part original gum with some light gum creasing; a very rare multiple (S.G. Spec. £100'000).
Expertise: Karl Louis Provenance cert. (2012) and cert. Brandon (1997).
Provenance: Robson Lowe auction (1957, part of an irregular block of 13); Harmers auction (1967); Shaida (1992); Layton (1995). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 28,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70133 |
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 1840 1d. black, GL, Pl. 5, with just touched to very large margins, placed at lower left (contrary to regulations) on entire from Honiton to Crewkerne dated (19 Nov 1840), neatly tied by brownish red Maltese Cross. Scarce. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 300
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70134 |
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 1840 1d black pl.5 ID, mint with large part original gum (toned), good margins all round; small tear in margin at upper left, not affecting the fine appearance. Cert B.P.A. (1983). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 1,500
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70135 |
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 1840 1d. black, Pl. 5, JJ, Unused with large part original gum, good margins all round; fine. Cert Mike Jackson (2021). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 1,800
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70136 |
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 1840 1d. black, LA, Pl. 5, marginal inscription example from the left of the sheet with good margins on other sides, used on entire dated 3 Feb 1841, neatly cancelled by a superb strike of the red Maltese cross, the stamp torn and
repaired, though of very fine appearance. A scarce marginal usage. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 100
SOLD for GBP 100.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70137 |
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 1840 1d black pl.5 LG-LL mint horizontal right marginal strip of six showing part marginal inscription "SIDE of the Letter" with good margins on other sides (LK just touched at upper right), large part original gum, a tear on LJ and some
creases, still a striking rarity. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 28,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70138 |
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 1840 1d black pl.5 MA-MJ horizontal strip of 10 on entire from Dublin to Liverpool, tied red MCs, margins just touched in places along top (where there are some faults). Dublin and Liverpool marks on reverse, a little soiling and some
peripheral faults but a remarkable cover, and extremely rare in this format being the largest recorded strip from this plate on cover.
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1996).
Provenance: Daisy, Pichai and Gross. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 13,000
SOLD for GBP 22,000.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70139 |
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 1840 1d black pl.5 NA state I and II, and 1d red-brown pl. 5 NA state II and III, all with four margins and neat Maltese cross cancels, a fantastic group for the specialist (S.G. Spec. AS25c, AS28, AS30a, AS32a, £2'375). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
(Image 5)
(Image 6)
(Image 7)
(Image 8)
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Estimate. GBP 400
SOLD for GBP 800.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70140 |
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 1841 1d red pl.5 NG/PL, from the "black" plates, a superb mint marginal inscriptional block of 18 from the right of the sheet with full deckle edge, showing part inscription "Back be careful not to remove the Cement", almost all with
mint never hinged original gum, regarded as the finest piece in private hands of this plate, a great rarity.
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2017).
Provenance: "The Dublin Find", Fisher and Rowse. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 14,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
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