FINE USED COLLECTION: Collection/accumulation in two large & one small stock book. Duplication of earlier issues, but strength is in the modern used plus mini. sheets. Virtually complete from 1980s to 2021 having been provided as c.t.o. 'new issues' by Norwegian Philatelic Bureau. (Many 100s) (Image)
Opening GBP 48.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Oct-11-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 847
Lot No:617
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1860 COVER PAIR, BERGEN TO BIRMINGHAM: 17 Apr. 1860 wrapper Bergen to Birmingham franked with a pair of 1857 3sk lilac 'Oscars' (affected by filing crease) and 8sk dull lake 'Oscar' well clear of crease, but over hanging edge. Octagonal "HULL/SHIP-LETTER/AP23 1860" mark in blue and 24 Apr. Birmingham arrival cds. The second wrapper, to same addressee is dated 27 Apr. 1860 with same franking as previous, but the 3sk pair with slight staining and perfs. over hanging edge and 8sk with blind corner perf. This cover has an oval Rotterdam transit mark on front and 2 May London arrival mark on reverse. Also on the front, 2-line "BRITISH" (ms "4") and "FOREIGN (ms "10")" charge marks in red. Attractive, but 'busy' covers. (2) Cross Reference: MARITIME MAIL (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Oct-11-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 847
Lot No:618
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T.P.O. COLLECTION: Mostly early-mid 20thC. collection of cards & covers, in three binders, with a varied selection of mainly TPO, but also a few other interesting cancels. (c.275 cards/covers) Cross Reference: TRAVELLING POST OFFICES (Image)