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Patents: Trio of UK patents incl. "A Letter Card for Postal Purposes" by Frank Melville Merridew, 23rd July 1892 with the specifications and illustrations of his design, whose ideas were adopted by the French and debated by the UK parliament before the idea was adopted by the UPU, "Improvements in L
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Bogardus and Coffin treasury essay 1929 reprints in black, brown and red on glazed paper, very fine.
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1840 J. Baraclough Prepaid Private Lettersheet printed in blue, addressed to Walter Landon, Rugely, with manuscript ''1'' and Belper undated backstamp. A superb and important item, believed to be unique and illustrated in the SG Spec Vol.1; cert. BPA (1989) (S.G. £55'000).
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1866 (Jan 30) envelope sent locally from Charles Whiting to Mr Smith in St Johns wood, bearing 1864-79 1d red pair pl.81, neatly tied by "WC/7" cancels in black, additionally bearing an imperforate pair of Beaufort house essays, and endorsed in manuscript, "Specimen of Postage Stamps as proposed by
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1839/40 Whiting Composite Essay, whereby an embossed head in green was superimposed on the Beaufort House Essay in black and red, then mounted on sheet inscribed in manuscript 'Specimens of embossed and common stamping of cylindrical process conjoined'. A remarkable item, almost certainly unique; ce
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1837 John Dickinson London District Post Essay: 1d. lettersheet in yellow-buff on Dickinson patent silk thread paper featuring a fancy design on engine-turned background; a good example of this early design uncreased. Scarce.
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Charles Whiting essays, a selection of 5 different including Post Office Permit in black each cut out of a larger piece from a pamphlet or periodical, scarce.
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1838 Rowland Hill Letter (24th July) about the Post Office Bill to Swynfen Jervis MP (the eccentric Liberal MP for Bridport) requesting his attendance at the House (of commons) re the Post Office Bill. Hills letter seemed to work as he did attend and voted in favour. Although the House was divided t
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1870 Ormond hill die proof in black on wove paper from the 1st (later rejected) die, showing queens head background and POSTAGE ONE PENNY at foot; an exceptional example of this scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
Expertise: Photocopy cert. BPA (1991).
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1871 Ormond Hill die proof of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in black (fourth stage) on soft white card; a very scarce proof. Cert. B.P.A. (2022).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in black on unwatermarked paper; a very scarce proof.
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1997).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in yellow-green on unwatermarked cream wove paper without smudges below "ONE" and "NNY"; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
Provenance: "Mayflower".
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in a pair in yellow-green on unwatermarked cream wove paper without smudges below "ONE" and "NNY"; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in rose-carmine on unwatermarked cream wove paper; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1998).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in rose carmine on "(Sp)ecial Posta(ge) Londo(n)" watermarked cream wove paper; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
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1935 reprint of the first (rejected) die of the One Penny stamp in a pair of rose-carmine impressions on unwatermarked cream wove paper; a very scarce proof (S.G. from £12'500).
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1841 1d Red pl.11 PA trial on Dickinson silk thread paper, deeply blued and not showing the silk thread as is from the first column, ungummed, horizontal crease as usual, large to very large margins and rare as such; ex Lady Mairi Bury (SG £7'500).
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Late Impression of 1d die II proof in black on unwatermarked wove paper (43x70mm) showing reversed "NEW" and "3" above and below the impression; some creasing in the margins clear of the impression though in absolutely no way detracting. Fine and most attractive. Rare. (S.G. from £15'000 in black).
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1871 (February) 1 1/2d Ormond hill die proof in black on thin white paper on card, superb quality for this rarity.
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1870 April- May colour trials for the 1/2d. bantam stamps, 11 impressions as struck from the small plate of six incomplete impressions of the New south Wales 1d., 2d. and 3d. "Diadem" issues on white wove paper in various colours; 9 of the proofs trimmed at top and at base; a very rare group.
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1870 April-May colour trials for the 1/2d bantam stamps, a single impression as struck from the small plate of six incomplete impressions of the New South Wales "Diadem" issues on white wove paper in orange ochre.
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1850 Prince Consort essay, in brown, large balanced margins all round, a fine example; copy of cert B.P.A. when it was part of a pair.
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1840 1d black pl.1a GI-GJ horizontal pair, with large balanced margins, affixed to a piece of laid paper, GI tied by a superb clear strike of the red Maltese Cross and GJ tied by a very fine clear strike of the black London "T/MY - 13/1840" circular date stamp, the piece inscribed "Obliterating sta
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1840 (8 Apr.) One Penny Houses of Parliament envelope to George Napier in Edinburgh (governor and Commander-In-Chief of the army in the Cape Colony from 1839 to 1843), two closed tears and crease at top, a fine example containing the original letter.
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1840 (9 Mar.) One Penny House of Commons Envelope to Viscount Galway in Bawtry. Scarce.
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1840 (Feb 7) One Penny House of Commons envelope to Leeds, superb and rare so fine; cert. RPS (2022).
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1840 2d Mulready letter sheet, stereo a96, a very fine unused example, the top flap with very fresh mint examples of the worlds first three postage stamps affixed, 1d black AH, 1841 1d red KA, and 1840 2d blue RA (just touched at foot), a most attractive and unusual piece, very rare being one of thr
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May Dates. 1840 (May 2) 1d Mulready letter sheet (A175) used locally in London to Clapham Rise, beautifully cancelled by a superb strike of red London Octagonal date stamp for the 2nd May (four days prior to the official first day of use), also showing a light strike of "Strand / 1d. paid" re
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1840 (May 5) Mulready 1d lettersheet, stereo A34, sent to Jersey with ‘’2’’ in manuscript in black for postage due as the Mulready was not yet valid for postage, a fine backstamp of ‘’5 MY 1840’’ which displays nicely on top backflap, a great rarity, this being the only known pre May 6th usage sent
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1840 (May 6) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A141, sent to Liverpool and cancelled by red MC together with a London Tombstone in red dated 6 MY 1840 on the first day of issue. Slight soiling, an attractive and scarce Mulready. (S.G. Spec £18'000).
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1840 (8 May) 1d. lettersheet from Banbury to Kent, neatly showing three MAY 8 date stamps in red; a most attractive early usage.
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1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready letter sheet, from London to Exmouth then re-directed to Teignmouth on May 10 (first Sunday) showing re-direction fee "P1" in manuscript alongside, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, and showing the Exmouth double arc ds on reverse which opens perfec
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1840 (May 10) Mulready 1d lettersheet, stereo A23, sent from Bristol to London with fine strike of the scarce brown MC, ‘’Bristol MY 10 1840’’ departure strike on the first Sunday of usage. Small internal tear by the elephant, a fine and attractive Mulready with the scarce combination of the brown M
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1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A27, from Lincoln to Holbeach, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, showing neat ds at lower left, light tape stain at foot from sealing a tear, a fine example used on the first Sunday, rare (S.G. £10'000).
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1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A54, from Leamington to Ramsgate, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, vertical fold not detracting from the fine appearance of this rare first Sunday usage which opens perfectly for display (S.G. £10'000).
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1840 (May 22) 1d envelope, stereo A173, used in London, neatly cancelled by a deep red Maltese cross, and showing TP Cornhill receiving stamp in red, the reverse flap with a fine boxed MY22 ds, which opens perfectly for display; fine and scarce.
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1d Lettersheets and Envelopes. 1840 (May 29) 1d Mulready lettersheet sent from London to an MP in Hythe, cancelled by a red Maltese Cross, redirected to him at the Travelers Club in Pall Mall with ms "1" for payment and Britannia further cancelled by London tombstone on arrival, reverse with
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1840 (Aug 12) 1d Mulready envelope, A135, from London to Kent, having been hand coloured then postally used, ,cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, a scarce usage with very few hand coloured examples known; cert. Brandon (2005).
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1840 (Aug 27) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A156, from Preston to London Bridge, with Britannia cancelled by smudged "Poulton/Penny Post" handstamp in black and red Maltese cross; Scarce.
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1840 (Dec 16) 1d Mulready envelope, Forme 2 stereo A153, sent from Vera Cruz, Mexico, to Liverpool via New York cancelled by a red oval handstamp of Gilpins Exchange - Reading Room and Foreign Letter Office - New York with a handstruck "8" (Robertson M65) alongside indicating an 8d charge as an in
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1840 (Dec 30) Mulready 1d lettersheet stereo A66 from Liverpool to Lancaster, uprated with 1d black pl.6 GI with three margins and 1840 2d blue pl.1 JG with four margins, a little staining (including the adhesives) and 2d with vert. crease, still an attractive and an extremely rare franking.
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1841 (Jun 5) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A164, sent within Wales from Pontypool to Clydach Iron Works, uprated with 1840 2d blue pl.1 HL (three good to very large margins) and 1841 1d red pl.8 HC (four fine to good margins), all neatly struck by black Maltese Crosses, reverse with Pontypool UDC and
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1841 (Dec 30) 1d Mulready lettersheet, A54, from Torquay (Devon) to Whitchurch Hants, uprated with an 1840 1d black pl.2 AF, each neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the black Maltese cross, and showing Torquay double arc ds in black at lower left, stamp lifted and cover treated to reduce staining;
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2d Lettersheets and Envelopes. 1840 (Sep 8) 2d Mulready envelope, stereo a202, sent from London to "Wingan" (Wingham, Kent), uprated with 1840 1d black pl.6 QK (showing re-entry in "K" square), good even margins, and both cancelled by red Maltese Cross, further manuscript "1" indicating 1d pa
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1841 (Jan 5) 2d Mulready lettersheet sent from Richmond to Ripon (Yorkshire) uprated with 1840 2d blue pair (one stamp cut into on two sides), tied by slightly smudgy strikes of a red MC, reverse with despatch cds, very fine and rare uprated 2d Mulready, the only example we have seen of a 2d Mulread
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1842 (Jun 18) Mulready 2d lettersheet, stereo a91, sent to London bearing 1841 1d red-brown in block of 6 tied black MC cancels, with margins touched in places, backstamped ‘’Stone 18 6 42’’ and arrival cds. The adhesives are crossed by horizontal and vertical filing folds, there is a little soiling
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1842 (Aug 20) 2d Mulready from Dumfries to Glasgow (Scotland) with 1840 2d blue pl.1 OG (just touched at right), re-addressed to Edinburgh, the cover and adhesive neatly cancelled by black Maltese cross, the reverse with various datestamps, a fine and very rare uprated Mulready; cert. BPA (1995).
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1846 (Apr 29) 2d Mulready envelope sent within London and uprated with 1841 2d blue pl.3 FD, three margins and small scissor cut in "F" square, both cancelled by London Inland "70" numerals with Fleet Street T.P. two-line despatch hs, reverse with London ds, a very rare uprated late usage.
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1846 (Sep) 2d Mulready lettersheet, forme 1 stereo a92, uprated to the 6d per 3oz rate with two additional 1841 2d blue pl.3 BG and BH (BG just touched at left). Sent from Hayes via Uxbridge and London to Cobham, the Mulready and stamps were originally left uncancelled the stamps were then lightly c
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Advertising Letter Sheets. East Anglian Envelope Advertiser - Chubb's Patent Night Commodes: 1841 (May 11) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A1, sent from Harwich to Hadleigh and cancelled by fine black MC, some staining on reverse, a scarce advertisement; cert. RPS (2021) (S.G. Spec. MA6f).
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Envelope Select Advertiser No.1: 1840 (Aug 12) 1d Mulready lettersheet, sent from London to Margate, cancelled by red MC with London bs, with advert heading "No1.-May 30 1840", small portion of flap missing from opening, fine and scarce, thought to be only 11 examples of this advertising known (9 us
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Envelope Select Advertiser No. 4: 1840 (Sep 18) 1d Mulready lettersheet, sent from Bangor to Anglesey (Wales), cancelled by red MC with Bangor bs, with advert heading "No. 4.-June 13 1840", very fine (S.G. Spec. MA10d).
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Envelope Select Advertiser No. 6: 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A68, unused, with advert heading "No. 6.-June 241840", very fine, thought to be the only known unused example of this particular advertising (S.G. Spec. MA10f).
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Jell's Periodical & Annual Advertiser: 1840 (Nov 11) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A35, sent from London to Castle Cary, cancelled by red MC with Sydenham and London bs, with advert headings at top "To Noblemen and sportsmen" and "Victoria Life Assurance", vert. fold, fine (S.G. Spec. MA18c).
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John Richards & Co: 1841 (May 1) 1d Mulready lettersheet sent from London to Matlock and cancelled by fine black MC, some staining on reverse, advertisement type with "Mirror of Parliament" at top left and "Charnock's Story's Laws of Bailments" at lower right, despatch and arrival ds, vert. fold, a
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John Richards & Co: 1841 (Apr 15) 1d Mulready lettersheet sent from London to Birmingham and cancelled by fine black MC, advertisement type with "Western's Conveyancing" at top left, despatch and arrival ds, staining and tears with reinforcements, a very rare advertisement, thought to be the only ex
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Tweedale Patent Drain Tiles: 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A71, unused, slight creasing, a fine and very scarce advertisement, thought to be only 6 recorded examples (S.G. Spec. MA488b).
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Webb's Postage Advertiser: 1840 (Nov 28) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A65, sent from Liverpool to St. Austel, cancelled by red MC with Liverpool bs, with advert heading "No.2. September 25, 1840", a very fine and very scarce advertisement, thought to be only 6 recorded examples (S.G. Spec. MA34c)
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Group of advertisements in 1d Mulready lettersheets with 7 covers incl. West of England Monthly Postage Advertiser No.2 from Frome to Bristol, New Envelope Select Advertiser No.3 unused, Tweedale Patent Drain Tiles sent from London with Britannia not cancelled and sent back with ms "1" with London
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Caricatures. Fores Comic envelope design printed in large format, hand-coloured in watercolour, fine and attractive.
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1840 Hume’s Comic Envelope, state 3: No.1, ‘’Britannia seated on egg’’ to Isle of Wight bearing 1d black pl.4 JC with three margins tied fine strike of red MC, opened to display, attractive and scarce; cert. Brandon (2018). Note: See Bodily, Jarvis and Hahn page 87.
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1840 Fores’s Coaching Envelope, No.6, hand-coloured, sent from Walsall (Staffordshire) to Blair, then re-addressed to Dunkeld, with manuscript ‘’P1’’, a lovely and very scarce caricature; cert. Brandon (2018); ex Wally Knox (1979), Grunin (2004) and Hassan Shaida.
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William Spooner envelope No. 5, addressed to Vermont in the United States, obverse showing red London Paid ´tombstone´ datestamp of 3(?) March 1841 and red Boston Paid c.d.s. with ink manuscript “1/2” and “39” adjacent, the reverse with ink manuscript “p Royal Mail Steamer from L´pool to Boston Via
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1840 Southgate Caricature Envelope No.2, ‘Ladies School’, hand-coloured and sent within Ireland from Bailyborough to Dublin, endorsed ‘’above 1/2oz’’, rated ‘’2’’ and with framed ‘’More to Pay’’, on front, red diamond backstamp for Dublin on reverse, superb; ex Grunin (2004).
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1840 Menzies' caricature envelope, State 1b (small imprint), bearing 1840 1d pl.1a IG, good margins, tied by fine strike of the red Maltese Cross, addressed to Mount Mellick, the reverse with fine strikes of the red Dublin diamond and blue Mountmellick double-arc date stamps of 16 and 17 July 1840;
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1841 (Feb 13) Spooner Envelope No. 4, addressed to an officer on board "H.M.S. ´Magicienne´ at Malta or elsewhere – via Falmouth", red Maltese Cross and London Paid tombstone datestamp, ink manuscript ´P 1/-´ adjacent, the reverse with black double-arc datestamp dated 12 February (office name unclea
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1840 (Aug) Southgate no.3 envelope from Moffatt to Lockerbie bearing 1840 1d black pl.6 JJ placed centrally, with good to very large margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, neatly cancelled by a very fine strike of the red Maltese cross (not tied); the cover with some toning not af
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1840 Fores’s Musical Envelope, No.2, from Darlington to Bath, with ‘’Heighington Penny Post’’ handstamp on front, bearing 1d black (defective lower right) tied red MC, some soiling and peripheral faults but a very scarce item; cert. Brandon (2018); ex Grunin 2004.
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Patent Office: 7 1/2d Patents stationery group on an album page comprising three De La Rue die proofs, one in black endorsed in manuscript "Before hardening", one in black with "AFTER HARDENING" and dated "23 DEC. 02" and one in orange, plus a Patents For C stationery card with "SPECIMEN" type 15 ha
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Patent Office: Group of official postal stationery cards for official use by the Patent Office with printed address to the Comptroller General and 7 1/2d die, with QV incl. unused of both dies, a very rare used examples sent from Halifax (only a few known according to Huggins & Baker's book), exampl
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1892 2 1/2d Postal stationery envelope colour trials, three examples in purple on different sizes of envelope, 138x77mm, 120x93mm and 139x110mm; very fine and possibly the only examples in private hands, ex Lady Mairi Bury
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1890 (Dec 16) G. Bayllis & Sons Needle Manufacturers in Redditch advertising ring round a 2 1/2d stationery die on a printed advertising envelope, with slogan "For Extra Choice Quality Ask For Baylis's Sphinx Brand Patent Needles & Small Wares" and further illustrations on reverse, cancelled by Redd
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Anglo-Colonial Letter Co: 1d pink wrapper with Anglo-Colonial Letter Co printed advertising inside, unused, slightly toned, very fine.
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Farthing Patent Advertising Letter Sheet by Pettitt & Co: 1d pink wrapper sent from London 1891 to Birmingham, with adverts inside including the 1874 London International Exhibition, missing two flaps (affecting the ad for the Exhibition), very scarce.
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Half-Penny Letter Post Company: Two 1d pink wrappers with printed adverts inside of different designs, one sent 1888 from London to Birmingham, part of backflap missing, and one very fine unused example.
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1862-1908, group of printed advertising covers incl. 1882 Eugène Rimmel envelope to Sweden, John's Lane Whiskey Distillery KEVII 1d stamped-to-order stationery envelope sent from Ipswich, the "Patent "Loco" address label used on a linen envelope from Barnsley with 1d lilac, two different Elias Howe
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1840 1d black pl.1a BF, close to good margins, used on entire letter from Sheffield to Birmingham, dated My 7. 1840 the second day of issue, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross with the side flap refolded to perfectly display the fine Sheffield ds; a lovely second day usage cover; cert. Eichele (2
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1840 (May 9) entire to Manchester bearing a superb 1840 1d black pl.1a MH-NJ block of six, with good margins all round, neatly tied by good strikes of orange-red MCs, endorsed ‘’under 3 ozs’’ and with ‘’Chester MY 9 1840’’ arrival strike. A remarkable and important multiple use of the 1d black with
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1840 (May 12) cover sent locally in London with 1840 2d blue pl.1 FA-FC in horizontal strip of 3 tied by three strikes of a red MC, margins touched in places, two stamps with small splits, the cover somewhat soiled, clear MY 12 40 cds on reverse, the earliest recorded multiple of the 1840 2d on an i
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1840 (May 16) entire from Edinburgh (Scotland) to London bearing 1840 2d blue pl.1 TB, neatly tied by good strikes of the red Maltese cross, reverse with London arrival, a fresh and attractive and rare May date usage (S.G. £15'000).
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1840 (May 24 used on the 3rd Sunday) entire letter from Dublin to London, bearing 1840 1d black pl.1a IA, with good to enormous margins placed at the lower left contrary to regulations , neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross; fine and attractive. A rare 3rd Sunday usage demonstrating that there was
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1840 (May 24) entire from Gloucester to Bradbury and Evans, printers in London, bearing 1840 1d black pl.1a QL (worn impression), with good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross, a rare Sunday usage; cert. Brandon (2022) and E. Diena (1978).
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1840 (May 28) entire from Edinburgh to Charleston (Scotland) with 1d black pl.2 RC, fine to large margins and "socked-on-the-nose" red MC, clear MAY 28 1840 departure cds on reverse, a fine and attractive 'May date' cover. (S.G. Spec AS14tj, £2'000).
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1840 1d black, a magnificent used "set" of the 12 plates from 1a -11, each stamp a carefully selected marginal inscription example with good margins on other sides, all except three cancelled by red Maltese crosses, only AD with small repair at right, a stunning set which would be incredibly difficu
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1840 (dated internally 10 April) entire letter from St. Johns, Newfoundland, privately carried to London, then applied with an 1840 1d black CC pl.1a, on 18th May, with just touched to good margins neatly tied by red Maltese Cross, sent to Taunton showing arrival cds, re-addressed showing "Post O
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1840 1d black pl.1a FC with fine to good margins and a light strike of a red MC tying stamp to fragment with EXETER/JY.22.1840 cds alongside, a fine example.
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1840 (Nov 9) wrapper sent locally in Edinburgh to the secretary of the Bank of Scotland with 1d black pl.1a GI with four margins tied by a fine strike of red MC, '' NOV 9 1840'' bs, a fine cover.
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1841 (18 Jul) Solicitor's entire to London, bearing two horizontal strips of five 1840 1d grey-black (very worn impression) pl.1a HA-HE and IG-IK paying the 10d rate for up to 5 ounces, each cancelled by black Maltese Crosses (very rare on this plate), backstamped Stone (18. 7.41) double-arc cds, an
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1840 1d black pl.1a HL, huge margins all round, watermark inverted, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross. one of the finest examples extant of this very rare watermark variety; cert BPA (1951).
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1840 1d black pl.1a KH-KI, a magnificent horizontal mint pair with good to very large margins all round, large part original gum; a very rare multiple from the first printing plate of the world's first stamp.
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1987).
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1840 (Jul 9) pre-printed lettersheet from Bridlington to Beverley (Yorkshire) with 1d black pl.1a OD with four margins tied by a fine strike of red MC, with Bridlington ''JY 9 1804'' cds in red (an unusual error for ''1840''), interest (and amusing) content detailing the transportation charges for a
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1840 1d Black pl.1a OE with close to fine margins, unused, has been regummed over a thin filled at foot, an attractive space filler; cert. BPA (pink, 2019).
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1840 1d black pl.1a PI with fine to good margins and a light strike of a red MC tying stamp to fragment with "Old Buckingham/Penny Post" italic hs in black alongside, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b TB with margins and a nice strike of a red MC, fine.
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1840 1d black pl.1a TC mint marginal example from the foot of the sheet with full deckle edge, having a pre printing paper crease and showing part Inscription "of 12. £1... Per", large part original gum, a fine and very rare example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b AI with good to very good even margins, showing INVERTED WATERMARK variety, clear partial red MC, very fine and scarce.
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1840 1d black pl.1b CD/DJ block of fourteen, margins nearly all round (a few just clipped at one place), on entire from Manchester to London dated 7 August 1840, tied by fine strikes of the red Maltese Cross; some small faults or defects (CE-DE with split horizontal crease) and paper buckling. T
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1840 1d black pl.1b FI (showing double letter "F"), fine to large margins, on 1841 (Mar 12) wrapper sent from Scotland to Lubeck, Germany, with stamp tied by black Maltese Cross and London "tombstone" datestamp, backstamped Haddington (East Lothian) with Edinburgh and London transits, endorsed "priv
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1840 1d black pl.1b GK with four margins, a fine and attractive unused example without gum (S.G. £12'500 as mint).
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1840 1d black pl.1b HE with good even margins, lightly struck by central and complete red MC, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.1b KA with good to large margins, showing INVERTED WATERMARK variety, clear, neat almost complete red MC, vertical crease.
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1840 1d black pl. 1b LI, close to very large margins, tied to Parliamentary proceedings wrapper from Harling to the Bishop of Norwich by black Maltese cross, arriving on the 20th April 1840 the letter was refused and marked in red manuscript and presumably returned to sender. Parliamentary wrappers
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1840 1d black pl.1b MK-ML, mint right sheet marginal horizontal pair with partial marginal inscription "... In Wetting the ...", MK shows non-coincident re-entry, good even margins on other three sides, some creasing, slight rubbing & gum redistribution not detracting from this rare exhibition show
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1840 1d black pl.1b NH, a superb example with record margins all round, neatly cancelled by an almost complete and upright strike of the red Maltese cross. Surely one of the finest single used one penny blacks extant.
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1840 1d. black pl.1b QB-QF, a superb mint horizontal strip of five, large part original gum, with good to large margins all round (very close at upper right corner), though in no way detracting from the very fine appearance of this rare multiple.
Expertise: Cert B.P.A. (1996).
Provenance: Daisy
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1840 1d black pl.1b RE-RH, two horizontal pairs (originally a strip of four) with huge margins (RH with scissor cut very near frameline), showing a portion of two adjoining stamps at upper right, neatly tied to small piece by very fine strikes of the red Maltese cross, a wonderfully fresh and most a
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1840 1d black pl.1b RI and QJ, two singles, with touched to good margins, lightly struck by red MC on fragment to which they do not belong
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1840 1d black pl.1b SA with clear to very large margins, light strike of a red MC, a fine example
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1840 1d black pl.1b SF with fine to good margins and a very light strike of a red MC tying stamp to fragment with BIRSTAL undated hs in black alongside, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.2 AL, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross, the reverse showing an offset "silhouette" of Victoria's head; fine and unusual.
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1840 (Aug 30) entire letter (refolded and slightly cut down) to Cranbrook in Maidstone, bearing a superb block of eight 1840 1d intense black pl.2 FI-GL, good to large margins all round (GI just clipped at left), neatly cancelled by good strikes of rich crimson red Maltese crosses; small internal te
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1840 1d black pl.2 HA-HH horizontal strip of eight, close to enormous margins, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese Cross, crease between HD-HE not detracting from the very fresh and fine appearance of this very rare multiple.
Provenance: Burrus (1959); Fraser 2001.
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1840 (Jun 16) Folded letter with a dual address from Liverpool through a forwarding agent in London to Le Havre in France, with the inland rate paid by an 1840 1d black pl.2 IB (fine to very good margins, top left corner with tiny tear in the margin only) tied by a red Maltese cross, backstamped wit
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1840 1d black pl.2 KA, used marginal example from the left of the sheet showing part inscription, cancelled by a smudged red Maltese cross, some faults and repairs, otherwise scarce.
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1840 1d black pl.2 LK, good to large margins, mint with large part original gum, scarce so fine; cert. BPA (2015).
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1841 (Feb 22) cover sent within London with 1840 1d black pl.2 ND with fine to good margins, tied by crisp black MC, ''TP RED LION ST'' handstamp in black alongside, a fine cover.
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1840 1d black pl.2 NI, with good even margins, lightly struck by complete red MC on fragment it does not belong, plus two lots examples with red and black MC (3)
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1840 1d black pl. 2 PI/QJ mint block of four, good to very large margins all round, large part o.g., paper slightly toned with a little toning removed, light crease on QJ, not detracting from the fine appearance of this very scarce multiple.
Expertise: Signed Holcombe, cert. Pröschold (1975), Prös
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1840 (Jun 1) entire letter from Manchester to Bordeaux, bearing 1840 1d black pl.2 QC-QE strip of three (some faults), QF and QG singles and QI-QL strip of four, mostly clear margins all around, neatly cancelled and tied by red Maltese crosses and additionally cancelled by French arrival c.d.s. in r
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1841 1d red-brown pl.2 from the "black" printing, four singles on lettersheet from Erme Bridge (Devon) to London tied by red MCs, RA defective at right, ‘QL’ creased, endorsed ‘’(to) pay’’ and ‘’More to pay’’ handstamp. The lettersheet has been reduced at both sides and the stamps lifted and replace
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1840 1d black pl.2 SG-SI, horizontal strip of three, clear to large margins, each with clear black MCs, a very fine and attractive used multiple.
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1840 1d black pl.2 SI-SK mint horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round, large part o.g., some insignificant gum creasing, not detracting from the fine appearance of this scarce multiple.
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1975).
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1840 1d. black, Pl. 2, TA, a superb marginal example from the lower left corner of the sheet showing with full deckle edge and showing part inscription "PRICE 1d. Per L" and plate number "2", large part original gum; a couple of small faults mostly confined to the sheet margin, in no way detracting
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1840 1d black pl.2 TA-TB used marginal pair from the lower left of the sheet, just clear to large margins, neatly cancelled by fine strikes of the red Maltese cross. A scarce multiple.
Note: For a matched pair of 1840 2d blues see lot 50324.
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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 affec
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1840 (Dec 16) entire letter from Newton Stewart (Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland) to Gatehouse, bearing 1840 1d black pl.3 NE, tied by the Newton Stewart purple-maroon Maltese Cross (see Robson Lowe GB Philatelist Aug 1961), fine and scarce; cert BPA (1993).
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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 bein
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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 m
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1840 1d black pl.4, eight singles (mostly 2 to 3 margin with some degree of overlapping) on entire from London to Midhurst, Sussex, tied by red MCs, backstamped JA 4 1841. An impressive and very scarce cover, showing the 8d rate for a letter over 4oz; cert. BPB (1999).
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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-r
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1840 1d black pl.4 DK with four margins and neat black MC, fine.
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1840 1d black pl.4 EG with good even margins and neat brownish-red MC, a fine example.
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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).
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1840 1d black pl.4 IA-IL, the magnificent complete horizontal row of twelve with large margins all round (touched in only two places), large part original gum; a few faults as to be expected of a multiple this size including ID torn in two and re-joined, though in no way detracting from the stunning
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1840 (Jul 17) entire from London to Saxmundham with 1840 1d black pl.4 KH with clear to large margins tied by vivid red MC ,with ''JY 17 1840'' bs, a clean and attractive cover.
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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 ea
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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 f
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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 incre
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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.
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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).
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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
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1841 (May 21) Post Magazine entire (no.8, Sep 12) sent from Angel Brewery in London (who have an advert in the magazine as well) to Portsmouth, with 1840 1d black pl5 FD, close to very good margins, cancelled by black MC and tied by "Clifton St. Finsbury" s/l hs, despatch and arrival bs, some foxing
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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).
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1840 1d black pl.5 IL/JL, mint right sheet marginal vertical pair showing partial marginal inscription "... the Labels ABOVE the Adrefs and tow...", good to large margins on other three sides, some creasing, thins & gum redistribution not detracting from this extremely rare exhibition showpiece, ce
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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).
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1842 (Feb 23) cover from Leeds to Nottingham with extremely rare fraudulently re-used 1840 1d black KJ pl.5, fine to large margins, previously cancelled by black MC and further cancelled by pen cross with “used before” below and “2d” tax hs, despatch and arrival bs, very fine.
Expertise: Cert. RPS
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1840 1d black pl.5 LG-LL mint horizontal strip of six from the left of the sheet 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.
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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 i
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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 p
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1840 1d black pl.6 TF with three margins on entire tied red MC from Manchester to London, then re-directed to Dulwich with additional 1d black (RI) Pl.5, tied black MC. A scarce re-directed cover. Cert Brandon (2005).
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1840 1d black pl.6 CK, mint with large part original gum (toned), large balanced margins all round, fine; cert. BPA (2019).
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1840 1d black pl.6 DL with good margins, lightly tied by clear reddish MC, a fine example.
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1840 1d Black pl.6 with close to good margins, has been cleaned of an obliteration and regummed, a fine space filler; cert. RPS (2019).
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1840 1d black pl.6 FA/GC block of 6 with just touched to good margins on entire from Holt to Norwich (Norfolk), tied by six fine strikes of black MC, Holt AP 21 1841 and Norwich AP 22 1841 backstamps, light filing crease just affecting FA and FC, block excised from the cover and replaced after the
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1840 1d intense black pl.6 FI, mint with large part original gum, good margins all round, fine; cert. BPA (1977).
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1840 1d black pl.6 HI, with clear to good margins, lightly struck by complete red MC on large part cover, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.6 HL with good margins, lightly tied by clear red MC, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.6 IA and 1840 2d blue pl.1 AD, two stunning mint examples of the world's first two postage stamps, each with large part original gum and record margins all round, displaying rich fresh colour, which would make a magnificent frontis piece to a line engraved exhibit.
Expertise: Cert
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1840 1d black pl.6 IK with clear to good margins, lightly tied by reddish MC on fragment, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.6 NI with just touched to good margins, neatly tied by clear crisp black MC to 1841 cover
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1840 1d black pl. 6 RC- RF horizontal strip of four, used on entire letter to Warwickshire dated Oct 17 1840, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese cross; the stamps having been lifted and replaced though not detracting from the very fresh and fine appearance of this rare multiple, cer
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1840 1d black pl.6 RI-RL horizontal strip of four, margins just touched at top, additionally with 1840 2d blue KA, three margins, on entire from York to Kirkby Stephen, tied red MCs, reinforced filing creases, an exceptional rare mixed franking; cert. Brandon (2003).
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1840 1d black pl.6 RK with good to large margins, heavily struck and tied by black MC with second strike alongside, on large part 1840 cover, a fine example and a rare usage of two MC cancels being contrary to regulations.
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1840 1d black pl.6 TL marginal example from the lower right corner of the sheet, showing part inscription "ove the Cement.", cancelled by red Maltese Cross, tiny pinhole in Queen's head, scarce; cert RPS (2004); ex Daisy.
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1840 1d black pl.7 DH with clear to good margins, heavily tied by black MC on cover, plus two other covers, one with single to Ireland and the other with a pair, mixed to fine (3 covers).
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1840 1d black pl.7 FA-GF, the magnificent mint never hinged horizontal block of twelve from the left of the sheet on experimental thin paper, with full deckle edge margin at left, showing part inscription "Back be careful not to remove the Cem" and with large balanced margins on other sides, large p
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1840 1d black pl.7 FD with good to large margins and neatly struck by heavy red MC tying stamp to fragment with Rochdale/Penny Post italic hs in red alongside, a fine example.
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1840 1d black pl.7 JA with large to very large roughly cut margins, showing a small part marginal inscription at left, light strike of a black MC, an unusual example.
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1840 1d black pl.7 KI-LJ mint block of four on experimental thin paper, good balanced margins all round, with large part re-distributed gum, good fresh colour, a couple of small thin spots, not detracting from the very fine appearance of this extremely rare multiple.
Expertise: Cert Brandon (2014
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1840 1d black pl.7 KK-LL mint marginal block of four on experimental thin paper from the right of the sheet, showing part of the marginal inscription " ards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the Letter"', KK with re-entry, large margins apart from LK just clear at the lower left: Large part original gum, the
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1840 1d black pl.7 MC-ME mint horizontal strip of three, good to large margins all round, with large part original gum; a couple of folds in between the margins, though a fine looking piece. Rare. Ex Seymour.
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1840 1d. black pl.7 PE-PL horizontal strip of eight on entire from Cardigan to Dolgelly (Wales), margins touched in places and tied by eight strikes of red MC with Cardigan NO 14 1840 backstamp. The strip has been lifted and replaced and the entire bears some peripheral faults, a striking multiple
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1840 1d black pl.8 AL corner marginal example from the upper right of the sheet, showing part inscription "ove the Cement" and plate number "8", unused without gum, two creases and a little toning in the selvedge not affecting the fine appearance of this great rarity.
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1840 1d black pl.8 ED-EE pair and FH-FL strip of five, with good to very large margins, neatly tied to small piece by good strikes of the red Maltese cross, fine and scarce. Cert B.P.A (1990).
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1840 1d black pl.8 KE-KF pair, good to large margins, light strikes of red MCs, horizontal crease and natural paper impurity at lower left, a good margined pair.
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1840 1d black pl.8 KJ-LK block of 4 on entire from London to Tenterden, with good balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by good strikes of red MC, with ‘’T.P/Temple’’ handstamp adjacent and backstamped ‘’6 1 41’ (London). Fine and attractive, a very scarce franking (particularly so from th
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1840 (7 Dec) 1d black pl.8 LA, a stunning marginal example from the left of the sheet showing part inscription "ce the Labels ABOVE" and with balanced margins on other sides, neatly tied on entire letter to Exeter, tied red MC, ‘’Lombard St 7 12 40’’ and ‘’Exeter 8 12 40’’ backstamps. A very attra
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1840 1d black pl.8 QD-RF used block of six with good to large margins, neatly tied to small piece by good strikes of the black Maltese cross, a rare multiple from this plate. Cert B.P.A. (2010).
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1841 1d red pl.9 AG-CL from the "black" plate, in a superb mint marginal inscriptional block of 18 with full deckle edge on two sides from the upper right of the sheet showing part inscription "ards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the Letter. In wetting the back be careful not to remove the Cement" also show
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1840 1d. black, Pl. 9, GE, Unused with large part original gum (a little toned), good margins all round; fine. Cert R.P.S. (1986).
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1840 1d pl.9 IL, red printing from "black plate", variety WATERMARK INVERTED, clear to good margins all around, black MC, small tear at right, still very good appearance, extremely rare (S.G. AS59f, £6'000).
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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, rever
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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.
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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.
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1841 1d red-brown pl.10 PA/TF from the "black" printing in unused lower left corner marginal block of 30, with marginal inscription and plate number and clear margins at top and right, wonderfully fresh and a major rarity. (S.G. £88'500 as 6 blocks of 4 and 2 pairs).
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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 2
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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 plat
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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,
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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).
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1840 1d black pl.11 LB with fine to large margins on cover to Brighton, tied by black MC, with fine Ayton APR 1841 (Scotland) departure boxed ds in red on reverse, alongside Brighton AP 28 1841. Fine quality and a very scarce cover; cert. RPS (1971) (S.G. Spec. £16'000).
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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1840 1d Black selection of 20 used singles incl. two pl.11 (pictured) with SA cert. A. Brun & RPS (2013), CL with small thin at left margin, the rest mostly very fine with nice cancels and four margins.
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1840 1d Black pl.1a to 10 (one of each plate) group of used, all four margins, most very fine, a nice group
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1840 1d Penny Black Official VR, glass support cliché in black, numbered and registered at base “8/1” & “c.8”. The Penny Black has never been mentioned in the literature dedicated to the work of Jean de Sperati, this being a major discovery of one of the most iconic stamp of worldwide philately.
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1840 1d Penny Black Official VR, a spectacular negative glass cliché from a negative master matrix. The Penny Black has never been mentioned in the literature dedicated to the work of Jean de Sperati, this being a major discovery of one of the most iconic stamps of worldwide philately.
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1840 Penny Black Official VR, one glass cliché in red and one in black, both lettered PE, with razor-sharp impression. The Penny Black VR official has not been mentioned in the literature on Sperati; this is a matching pair of the highest beauty and rarity. This lot comes with Sperati`s own cardboar
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1840 Penny Black Official VR, an incomparable group of seven items, comprising five glass clichés (one with mirror image), all lettered PE, one in red and two in black with razor-sharp impression, also a black impression on transparent celluloid paper, and a faint grey impression on celluloid. The P
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1840 Penny Black Official VR, an outstanding group of ten glass clichés, all lettered PE, in a startling array of colours, including red, grey-blue, light grey, brown, three in negative, one is a true Sperati working cliché that includes manuscript notation about exposure, filter, chemicals, and tem
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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 ac
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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 ca
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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
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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).
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1840 V.R. Official 1d black PF/QH mint block of six with large to very large margins all round, full original gum with two lower stamps mint n.h., horizontal creases at top and between horizontal rows, a stunning block of outstanding visual appearance (S.G. £175'000 as a block of four and a pair).
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1840 1d. black "VR Official" PL, a magnificent and unrivalled single example from the right of the sheet, showing small part inscription with balanced margins on other sides virtually full original gum, and showing lovely fresh colour; an incredible single example and surely one of the finest in exi
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1840 2d blue pl.1 AB-BG used block of 12 with red MC cancels, and pl.2 AA-BF used block of 12 with black MC cancels. Both blocks have margins touched in places and faults but are of exceptional rarity, being the largest known used blocks of this issue.
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2018, for each bloc
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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
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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, payi
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1840 2d blue pl.1 AD-AE horizontal pair with clear to good margins, two neat strikes of a red MC, a fine and attractive pair (S.G. £2'500+).
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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
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, AE, a superb marginal example from the top of the sheet showing traces of the inscription, with large margins on other sides, neatly cancelled by a red Maltese cross; a fine and most attractive example.
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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.
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1840 (4 Aug) Lettersheet to Cottbus Prussia, bearing 1840 2d blue pl.1 pair CA-CB and single lettered CD each neatly cancelled and tied by superb strikes of the red Maltese cross, the pair additionally tied by A straight line HAMBURG 8 AUG H.S in black and showing a "MACDUFF PENNY POST" hand stamp a
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1840 2d blue pl.1 DC-DD mint horizontal pair, large part original gum, with good to large margins, DD with small thin spot, a fresh, attractive and rare multiple (S.G. Spec. £85'000).
Expertise: Cert. BPA (2000)
Provenance: Crawford
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1840 2d deep full blue pl.1 EA-EF strip of 6, DI-DL strip of 4 and DG single on entire from Ireland to Trieste, Austria, each neatly and uniformly cancelled by a fine strike of the black Maltese Cross, with Ballycastle 13 4 41 despatch along with Dublin, London and Paris transits and finally a Trie
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1841 (13 May) 1840 2d blue pl.1 GH on a pair of covers with left and right vertical bisects of the same stamp; both sent from Hull to Beverley, both stamps with clear to good margins and both cancelled by two strikes of a black Maltese Cross, the left portion with Hull MY 13 1841 double arc ds on re
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1840 2d blue (deep shade) pl.1 HA, stunning mint marginal example from the left of the sheet showing part inscription "In Wetting the" and with large margins on the other sides, superb large part original gum, vertical gum creases, a fresh and unrivalled single example which would be close to imposs
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1840 2d bright blue pl.1 HB/IC block of 4 used with red MCs, clear to good margins, minor faults on IB otherwise a fine multiple from this scarcer shade and with a red Maltese Cross, most attractive and scarce; Brandon (2018) (S.G. £22'000).
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1840 2d bright blue pl.1 HC/ID, an exquisite mint block of four, with large balanced margins all round, large part original gum and displaying superb fresh colour, a major exhibition quality piece (S.G. Spec. £175'000).
Expertise: Cert. RPS (2003), Roumet (2002) and Brandon (2003).
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1840 2d blue, Pl.1, JA-JJ in magnificent horizontal strip of 10 with clear to good margins, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red MC, creases affecting ‘JD’ and JJ’, an outstanding and very rare multiple. Cert B.P.A. (2010).
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1840 2d blue pl.1 JF with close to good margins and neat strike of red MC, very fine; cert. RPS (1994) (S.G. £1'250).
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1840 2d blue pl.1 LF with four good margins, unused without gum, very fine, attractive and fresh (S.G. £38'000 as mint).
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1840 2d. blue, Pl.1, MD, good margins all round, neatly cancelled by No "3" in black Maltese cross; Rare.
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1840 2d blue pl.1 NF, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a very fine strike of the red Maltese cross, tiny corner bend next to F mentioned for accuracy, a most attractive example.
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1840 2d blue, Pl. 1, PA-PD, horizontal strip of 4 with good to very large margins and showing neat strikes of red MC, fine and scarce and of considerable visual appeal.
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, QC-QF, horizontal strip of four, with good margins all round, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese cross; a couple of small faults though not detracting from the very fresh and fine appearance. A rare multiple.
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1840 2d blue pl.1 QK, fine to large margins, red Maltese cross, tiny closed tear by "Q" square, attractive example.
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, RG-RH pair, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by black Maltese Crosses; rare.
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1841 (Jul 30) entire to East Warriston, bearing 1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, RI-RJ, pair, neatly cancelled by fine strikes of the black Maltese cross; a most attractive cover. Cert Holcombe (1999). Ex Mayflower.
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1840 2d blue pl.1 TA-TB pair from the lower left corner of the sheet, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese cross; a fine and attractive multiple.
Note: for a matched pair of 1d blacks see lot 50162.
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1840 2d blue pl.1 TL lower right corner marginal inscription example on cover from Limerick to the Strand, tied by black MC with Ennis 17 7 41 and Limerick 17 7 41 backstamps, lovely quality, just a superb cover in all respects.
Expertise: Cert. Diena (1977) and BPA (1977).
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1840 2d blue pl.2 AA/BB in block of four with good margins and neat strikes of a black MC, small scissor cut in margin at right (clear of designs) and minor faults but a most attractive and scarce multiple; cert. Brandon (2017) (S.G. Spec. £22'000).
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1841 (Jul 19) entire to Preston, endorsed "Registered/No 58/ 1/-" in red manuscript (fee paid in cash), bearing 1840 2d blue pl.2 AJ-AK (just cut into at upper right), neatly cancelled by black Maltese crosses; an attractive and extremely rare registered usage; cert. BPA (2020) and Mike Jackson (202
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1840 2d blue pl.2 AK-AL pair, margins just touched at left and BK/CL in block of four, margin just touched at lower left, on cover from Newport, Monmouthshire (Wales), to Lubeck in Germany, tied by fine strikes of black MC (the pair and block would have formed the original mint block of six). A fine
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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.
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1840 2d deep blue pl.2 FD-FF horizontal strip of three, close to good margins, on cover to Poole, dated ‘’11 NO 40’’ and tied by neat strikes of red MC. A most attractive cover, particularly scarce with a red Maltese Cross on plate 2. Cert. RPS (1994).
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1840 2d deep blue pl.2 GJ-GL strip of three, good to very large margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, used on entire from Dundee to Edinburgh (Scotland) dated Jan 31 1842, the strip neatly tied by good strikes of the black Maltese cross, vertical filing fold very slightly aff
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1840 2d blue pl.2 II, clear to good margins, used with scarce Irish numeral cancel (oxidised), plus another single SB touched to good margins with black MC
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1842 (Oct 17) a lovely entire letter addressed in blue ink from Boyle to Dublin, bearing 1840 2d blue pl.2 JB-JC pair, with good margins all round, neatly tied by good strikes of the black Maltese cross, showing hand struck "NO 1" in blue alongside and a fine strike of the "Boyle/Penny Post" in bla
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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.
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1840 2d deep blue pl.2 OE-OF in horizontal pair with good to large margins and two crisp strikes of black MC, shallow hinge thin and OE with small corner crease, a spectacular looking pair; cert. BPA (2024) and Brandon (2020) (S.G. Spec DS7, £2'500+).
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1840 2d blue pl. 2 PL right marginal example showing small part inscription, good to very large margins on other sides, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese cross, repaired hole in the sheet margin, fine and most attractive.
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1840 2d deep blue pl.2 pair QG-QH, touched to good margins, horizontal pair tied on a fragment by 1844 type postmark, a very rare usage (SG D1xc, £4'000)
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1840 2d blue pl.2 RH with very close to clear margins tied black MC, on cover sent to the City of London and then re-addressed to Limehouse with additional 1841 1d red (2 to 3 margins), "Fenchurch St" handstamp on front with the various backstamps. The 2d has been lifted for examination and replaced
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1841 1d red-brown pl.80 EA-TI in mint block of 90, some small defects and creasing (only to be expected with a block this size), a magnificent and very rare multiple; cert. Holcombe (1991).
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1841 1d red-brown pl.112 AF upper marginal with inscription, mint large part o.g., a fine example; cert. RPS (1986).
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1841 1d. red, Pl. 94, AA-AL, mint complete row of twelve comprising the top of the sheet showing full marginal inscription and plate number, large part original gum: a few trivial faults as to be expected, though not affecting the fine appearance of this very rare multiple.
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1841, 1d. red selection of four covers to various destinations, generally fine.
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1841 (3.6) Folded cover from Moate, Co. Westmeath to Dublin, franked 1d red, good even margins, unusually tied by two black MC cancels, plus three single 1d reds with Irish MCs, fine and unusual usage of the two crosses.
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1841 1d red, attractive specialised assembly of singles some with marginal inscriptions, pairs, and strips of three, four, five, six, seven, eight and ten, a few showing an interesting array cancels, including two with the very rare circular ds usages, plus "PL" oval Paid Late of Manchester, a few c
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1841 1d red, attractive specialised assembly of singles, pairs, blocks and covers, all showing an interesting array of MC cancels, including distinctive crosses with Norwich MC, plus two singles with blue crosses and one with red, mixed to very fine, a wonderful lot for the specialist (28 singles/mu
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1841 1d red with Numbers in Cross: Attractive group of singles and singles on covers, showing a fine array of numbers in crosses including No.1 on cover and on fragment with circular MORE TO PAY alongside, No.2 in three singles, No.3 on cover, No.5 on single and two covers, No.6 on single and two co
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1841 1d red, attractive assembly of sixteen covers, mostly single frankings, also single in combination with 1854 1s embossed to New York, single in combination on 1d pink folded stationery entire etc., mixed to very fine, a wonderful lot for the specialist (16)
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1841 2d. blue, JA-RK, irregular block of 96, cancelled by multiple strikes of the "255" 1844 type cancel of Doncaster; faults as to be expected of a multiple of this size, though a spectacular showpiece. very rare.
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1841 2d blue used group in a "Christmas tree" shape, comprising a fine four margin single, followed by a pair, then strips of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and a complete row of 12. Margins touched in places, the strips of 8 and 10 have MC cancels, a wonderful and attractive group, very difficult to a
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1843 (Oct 12) Cover addressed to General O'Donnell, Captain General of Cuba, to sail from Cadiz, with 1841 2d blue plate 3 irregular block of twelve and 1841 1d red (plus another detached), sent from Dromore and tied by black Maltese Crosses, paying the 2s2d rate via Falmouth Packet. According to
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1841 2d blue pl.3 AA-EF mint marginal inscriptional block of 30 from the upper left of the sheet with full deckle edge on two sides showing part inscription "PRICE 2d. Per Label. 2/- Per Row of 12. £2 Per Sheet... Place the Labels ABOVE the addrefs and Tow" and additionally showing the plate number
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1841 2d blue pl.3 AG/KL mint marginal inscriptional block of 30 from the upper left of the sheet with full deckle edge on two sides showing part inscription "ards the RIGHT HAND SIDE of The Letter. In Wetting the Back be careful not to remove the Cement" and additionally showing the plate number "3
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1841 2d. blue, Pl. 3, DE, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the blue Maltese cross, tiny thin sport where the wmk is, fine and rare.
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1841 2d blue pl.3 EA, mint left inscriptional sheet marginal single, cut into to good margins, fresh and rare unused example (SG £5'000).
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1841 2d blue pl.3 FA/GD mint n.h. marginal inscriptional block of eight from the left of the sheet overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 1, good to large margins on other sides, small natural printing flaw on GC, a stunning multiple of rich fresh colour; with out doubt an exhibition show piece; cert, Brandon
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1841 2d. blue, Pl. 3, LA, with just clear to enormous margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at top, neatly cancelled by an almost complete upright strike of the Blue Maltese cross; fine and very rare.
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1841 2d blue pl. 3 LB/MC, a superb mint block of 4 with practically full original gum, superb and fresh colour, a very fine and attractive block of great rarity.
Provenance: Robson Lowe auction 1950; Ernest Dale 1969; S.G auction 1977; Philips auction 1998; Sayeed 2002.
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1841 2d blue pl.3 LI with fine to very good margins, unused with part o.g., showing the ''Guide line through value'' variety; cert. RPS (1976) (S.G. £5'500).
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1841 2d blue pl.3 LL with fine to good margins, mint redistributed gum, couple of faint tone spots, attractive (S.G. £5'000).
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1841 2d blue pl.3 PI with four large margins and cancelled with a superb strike of the red MC, a very rare cancel on this issue; cert. RPS (2003) (S.G. Spec ES11ta, unpriced).
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1841 2d blue pl.3 SJ-TL mint marginal inscriptional block of six from the lower right of the sheet with full deckle edge, showing part inscription "the Back be careful not to remove the Cement" and additionally showing the plate number "3", large part original gum; some wrinkling or faults with a s
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1841 2d blue pl.4 KH overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 1, with four good to large margins, mint part o.g., small printing flaw on Queen's neck, small surface scrape, still a fine example and very rare example of the specimen overprint on plate 4; cert. BPA (2012) and Provenance Certificate Karl Louis (20
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1841 2d blue pl.4 LD/OL in mint block of 36, margins touched in places and, some horizontal and vertical creasing as is to be expected with a multiple of this size, also an area of gum disturbance and soiling on reverse. Very fresh appearance, a magnificent multiple and a great rarity and thought to
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1841 2d blue pl.4 TA-TD, state 2, mint part o.g. horizontal strip of four from the lower-left corner of the sheet showing plate number "4" and inscription "price 2d. Per Label. 2/- Per Row of 12, £1.~.~ Per Sheet. Place the La", with TA showing shifted transfer, TB right-hand roller lines, TC worn P
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1841 2d blue pl.4 OA, very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of a Scottish type numeral in mixed green and black ink, leaving a clear profile, very scarce coloured cancel (S.G. Spec. ES14wd £6'000 for green numeral).
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1841 2d blue pl.4 SD-SF strip of three, good to large margins all round, cancelled by barred numeral, very fine and attractive.
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Channel Islands: 1843 (Jan 11) Entire from Alderney to London "Via Southampton" bearing 1841 1d. red, Pl. 23, OK, neatly tied by a fine strike of the Alderney Maltese cross in black, the reverse hand stamped "SHIP LETTER / SOUTHAMPTON" in black; the cover with some light toning, though not affecting
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Channel Islands: 1844 (Jun 13) envelope from the Channel Islands to London with 1841 1d red-brown pl.41 BH-BI horizontal pair, margins close or touched at sides, tied by two strikes of the very scarce black MC of the Channel Islands, reverse with "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP-LETTER" and London arrival, some
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Larne: 1841 1d red-brown pl.33 RK with four large to very large margins on lettersheet from Larne to Dublin tied (just at left) by a superb strike of the very scarce Larne MC in dark green. Reverse with Larne cds in matching green and Dublin arrival, vertical filing fold affects the stamp, a fine co
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Settle: 1841 1d red-brown on with four margins on cover to Edinburgh tied fine strike in black of the Settle (Yorkshire) distinctive MC, departure strike in blue on reverse, a fine and scarce cover; cert. Brandon (2006) (S.G. Spec B1tad, £1'500).
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York: 1840 2d blue pl.2 in horizontal strip of six with clear to good margins at top and sides, just touching in places a base, cancelled with six fine strikes of the York distinctive MC in black, small corner crease on 'RA', repair above 'RB' and other small faults, a fine looking piece and a signi
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1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1 JI, with good margins all round, neatly cancelled by a superb strike of the no "7" in black Maltese cross; fine and very rare. Cert R.P.S. (1988).
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1841 1d red-brown AH, four margins, tied by a superb strike of the London "7" in MC on neat and clean cover to Sheffield (S.G. £450).
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1840 2d blue pl.2 IH with four good margins and full strike of the London "12" in MC, of a particularly deep, rich shade, a magnificent example; cert. BPA (1996) (S.G. Spec D1wl, £18'000).
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Poulton: 1840 1d black pl.5 TA on entire from Poulton (Lancashire) to Skipton with good balanced margins, tied by a purplish MC and full strike of "Poulton / Penny Post" in black, Preston backstamp. A superb cover. (S.G. £7'500).
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Poulton: 1841 (Jan 21) entire letter from Poulton to Settle, bearing 1840 2d blue pl.1 DD tied by red Maltese cross and a superb strike of the "Poulton/Penny Post" in black; a superb and very rare cover.
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Camelford: 1840 1d black pl.2 II, with large margins all round, neatly tied to small piece by an almost perfect strike of the rare "CAMELFORD" town cancel in red, light red pen cross, has been previously lifted and a vertical crease pressed, still a superb and very rare item; cert. RPS (1959).
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Dorchester: 1840 1d black pl.3 EI, with good to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining impression at left, tied to small piece by a good strike of the Dorchester (small type) town cancel in black, pressed crease at top, fine and very rare.
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Dorchester: 1840 2d blue, a remarkable assembly of the "Dorchester" town cancel, comprising, QG-RG vertical reconstructed pair, both with good to very large margins and showing a fine central strike in black, KB-KC horizontal pair, with large margins and showing a central strike leaving a clear prof
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Dorchester: 1842 (Mar 4) Entire letter from Dorchester to Sommerset, bearing 1841 1d. neatly tied by a fine strike of the "Dorchester" town cancellation with boxed NO 7 alongside in red; rare.
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Dorchester: 1840 2d Blue QC pl.2, fine to large margins, cancelled by Dorchester town cancel, very fine (S.G. Spec D1xb, £7'000),
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Newent: 1840 1d black pl.3 OE, fine to good margins, with neat orange-red MC and partial "Newent / 117" mileage mark, very fine and most unusual.
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1854-57 2d pale blue pl.4 BE unused, an attractive example of this scarce stamp (S.G. £5500 as mint).
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1854-57 1d brick-red pl.13 KI mint with o.g., a fine example of this scarcer shade; copy of cert. RPS as block of 4 (1991) (S.G. Spec C4(3)).
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1854-57 2d blue pl.4 mint with part o.g., centred to right, a fresh and attractive example of this very scarce stamp (S.G. £13'000).
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1854-57 1d red-brown OG mint, a fine example with part o.g. (S.G. £700).
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1854-57 2d blue pl.6 RK unused, a most attractive example without gum, rich colour; copy of cert. RPS (1992) when it was in a pair (S.G. £3'000).
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1854-57 2d blue pl.5 unused with traces of gum, a little off centre, a fine example of this scarce and elusive stamp (S.G. £18'500).
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1855, 1d orange red-brown pl.9 NG, alphabet 2, superb mint o.g. showing the merest trace of hinge on reverse, scarce so fine; copy of cert. RPS (1997) for the original strip of five it came from.
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1854-57 1d red-brown pl.35 EA-FB marginal inscription block of four from the left of the sheet, overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 2, large part o.g, the paper reversed as the "POST" of "POSTAGE" in the wmk. showing in reverse from the margin, a rare block, cert. RPS (2001).
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1854-57 2d blue pl.5 OG/SL mint marginal block of 30 from the right of the sheet with part inscription, very fresh, large part o.g., a couple of tone spots and SG defective at lower right, not detracting from the fine appearance of this superb and very scarce multiple; cert BPA (1983); ex Sir Gawain
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1854-70 2d blue pl.6 PF-TH mint block of 15 from the foot of the sheet showing part inscription, lovely rich fresh colour, large part original gum; a fresh and very attractive multiple of the utmost rarity.
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