Great Britain continued...
1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11 continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70161 |
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 1841 (Mar 27) entire from Somerset House to Switzerland, with 1840 1d black pl.9 JK, good margins all around, placed contrary to regulations at top left and tied by multiple strikes of the London tombstone datestamp, with "STRAND, D" hs,
further tombstone, oval "P.D" and Calais entry adjacent, reverse with Delle and Neuveville arrival with "34" rate on arrival.
A spectacular usage to Switzerland.
Expertise: Cert. Holcombe (1991) and BPA (1989). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 20,000
SOLD for GBP 20,000.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70162 |
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 1840 1d. black Pl. 9 LE-LG,ME-MG in 2 strips of 3 with close to good margins on entire to London tied black MC cancels with ‘’Woodstock MR 15 41’’ departure strike on front. The entire has been cleaned and refolded, a fine and
attractive franking of great rarity. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 4,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70163 |
O |
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 1840 1d pl.10 HJ, red printing from "black plate", good even margins, clear central practically complete black MC showing "O" flaw state 2 & square "J", also EB good to large margins used. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 240
SOLD for GBP 155.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70164 |
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 1841 entire letter to settle, bearing 1840 1d. black, Pl. 10, RJ, with margins considerably cut into at lower left and right, tied by black MC and pen cancel, forwarded to Halifax with 1d black (FD) Pl.6 with 4 margins, and cancelled
by distinct Settle MC. ‘’Settle FE 25 41’’ and ‘’Halifax FE 22 41’’ backstamps. The combination of plate 10, a distinct Settle MC and the redirection makes this a particularly scarce and unusual cover. Cert B.P.A. (1998). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70165 |
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 1841 (Jun 21) envelope from Sherborne (Dorset) to Andover bearing 1840 1d black pl.11 DE, with huge margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left (horizontal crease through postage), just tied by black Maltese cross, and
showing corresponding ds at front; a fine example of this rare plate; cert. BPA (2008) and Brandon (2022). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70166 |
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 1841 1d red-brown pl.11 IH from the "black" printing, with three margins, on cover to Edinburgh tied by red MC, with ‘’Dalry JN 19 1841’’ backstamp, horizontal crease affecting the adhesive, a very scarce cover (one of 4 recorded from
Dalry with red MC); cert. Mike Jackson (2017) (S.G. Spec AS74va, £24'000). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 1,300
SOLD for GBP 1,500.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70167 |
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 1841 1d red-brown pl.11 JC from the "black" printing, three margins on cover to Bristol tied red MC, some minor soiling, very scarce; cert. RPS (1990) (S.G. Spec AS74va, £24'000). (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 750
SOLD for GBP 900.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70168 |
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 1841 1d red-brown pl.11 MD from the "black" printing, with margins cut into at lower right corner, on cover to Stirling from Glasgow (Scotland), tied fine strike of red MC, an attractive and very scarce cover; cert. Brandon (2005) (S.G.
Spec AS74va, £24'000). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 750
SOLD for GBP 1,800.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70169 |
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 1840 1d black pl.11 PL, good to very large margins neatly tied to entire letter dated 13th March 1841 by a good strike of the black Maltese cross; plus a matching 1d red pl.11 PL used on entire, cert. RPS (1975) for the 1d black. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 1,300
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70170 |
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 1841 1d red-brown pl.11 QL printing from the ''black'' plate, with good to large margins, mint large part o.g., fine and fresh, an exceptional example; cert. RPS (2017) (S.G. £8'500). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70171 |
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 1840 1d. black, pl. 11, SK (roller flaw), good margins all round, tied to entire letter from Liverpool to London then re-directed to Kenilworth by a good strike of the black Maltese cross; Manuscript "PAID" at lower left, presumably the
letter was forwarded by hand or in another letter; scarce. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 1,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
1840 1d Black V. R. Official
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70172 |
,ROW |
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 1840 VR Official 1d black AK, a magnificent mint example from the top of the sheet with part inscription "areful not to remo" and showing record margins on other sides, virtually full original gum; folded between the stamp and margin well
clear of the impression and inscription mentioned only for accuracy. A stunning example.
Expertise: Cert BPA (2012) and Provenance Cert. Karl Louis (2012)
Provenance: Harmers auction 1991, "Tes" 1995, Vullo 2003. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 8,500
SOLD for GBP 8,500.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70173 |
O |
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 1840 V.R. Officials 1d black FA-FB pair, "used" for cancellation trial removal experiments by Rowland Hill, showing traces of the red Maltese cross, large margins on three sides (just touched at upper left corner), a fine and very rare
multiple with only six pairs recorded used for the official cancellation trials according to Karl Louis (S.G. £45'000 as two singles, unpriced as a pair).
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) and Karl Louis Provenance cert. (2012). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 12,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70174 |
,ROW |
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 1840 1d black V.R. Official, JF, the famous “Largentiere” cover, first recorded in 1899, used on entire from London to Tetbury, Gloucestershire, dated 3 Jul 1840, the stamp with large balanced margins all round, tied by red Maltese
cross, incredibly the stamp and portion of the top right corner of the entire were at some time removed then thankfully reattached at a later date to preserve this magnificent rarity widely regarded as the finest "VR" cover of the very few examples
known, a major exhibition show piece and without a doubt, one of the most important covers of British Philately.
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1994) and cert. BPA (2011).
Provenance: "Maximus", Wills and Shaida. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 44,000
SOLD for GBP 44,000.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70175 |
O |
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 1840 VR Official 1d Black lettered NK, used for cancellation removal experiments and with 7-ring obliterator in black demonstrating the official attempt at removal, very rare (S.G. VR1, £22'500). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 4,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 70176 |
,ROW |
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 1841 (Apr 27) entire from Belturbet, Ireland, addressed to the British Consul in Cadiz, Spain, with 1840 2d blue in block of six, strip of four and three singles, mixed margins and a couple with faults at top, each cancelled by good
strikes of the black Maltese Cross, endorsed "via Falmouth" and put aboard the "Royal Adelaide", reverse with Belturbet despatch, Dublin and London transits.
Considered the most important Irish cover going abroad, as well as being the highest franking of the 2d blue abroad and the highest 1840 issue franking to Spain.
Expertise: Cert. BPA (2003).
Provenance: "Emerald" (2003). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 40,000
SOLD for GBP 42,000.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70177 |
,ROW |
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 1842 (Aug) large outer wrapper (refolded for display) sent from Yeovil (Somerset) to lawyer Robert Lucas in Bloomsbury Square, London, franked with 1840 2d blue pl.2 irregular block of 9, strip of four and pair (with varieties on KG, KJ,
KL and LA), all with clear margins except for KK at foot, paying the 1s8d rate for up to 10oz, cancelled by black Maltese Crosses with Yeovil despatch and London arrival, filing fold affecting LA and MA.
The largest known franking of the 1840 2d blue on cover.
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2000), signed Enzo Diena. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 24,000
SOLD for GBP 24,000.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70178 |
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 1843 (Jul 14) entire from London to Preston (Horrocks Miller correspondence) with 1840 2d blue pl.1 AD, frameline just about complete at lower right otherwise fine to good margins, neatly tied by a good strike of the London "7" in Maltese
Cross, reverse with London despatch and Preston arrival, very fine; cert. BPA (1996); ex "Daisy". (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. GBP 5,000
CLOSED
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70179 |
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 1840 2d blue pl.1 AI-AL horizontal strip of four, with large margins and showing small portion of marginal inscription at top, on entire to Edinburgh tied neat strikes of black MC, small (natural) flaw on upper right of AL, backstamped
‘’30 11 41’’, clean and attractive, a very rare multiple cover.
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1993) and Karl Louis Provenance Certificate (2012).
Provenance: "Durham" (Phillips 1993). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. GBP 2,600
SOLD for GBP 4,200.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
| 70180 |
O |
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 1840 2d blue pl.1 BL, fine to good margins, red MC, faint horizontal bend, fine and attractive example; cert. Brandon (1980). (Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. GBP 100
SOLD for GBP 50.00
Closing..May-30, 01:00 AM |
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