Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale - 1152

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

**Great Britain - 1840-41 Line Engraved**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1	E	GREAT BRITAIN, 1840s Charles Whiting Treasury Essay. Measuring about 9 x 12in., ornately designed color with strong embossing showing four different essays on the front, reverse with "Printed by Charles Whiting for Protection Against Forgery" imprint in red and green, minor foxing and small edge faults such as scuff at left and tone spot at top, Fine and in better condition than typically seen (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 300-400 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
2		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Plate 6, lettered D-E, full original gum, large to ample margins, intense color and impression VERY FINE. A HANDSOME ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1840 ONE-PENNY BLACK. With 2014 Sismondo certificate. SG £13,500 (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 13,500.00 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
3		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2; SG Spec. AS15b). Plate 2, lettered S-I, slightly disturbed original gum that certificate notes "part original gum disturbed" which we feel is harsh as the gum covers nearly the entire back, mostly large to ample margins all around, showing an upper transfer shift, crisp impression on bright white paper VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-PENNY BLACK. With 2016 B.P.A. certificate. SG £12,500 (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 12,500.00 SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Plate 6, lettered E-A, large part original gum, large margins to close but clearing at left, deep shade, strong impression, various faults, Very Fine appearance, a rare original-gum One Penny Black, with 2016 Brandon certificate, SG £13,500, Scott Retail $13,500.00 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
5		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Horizontal pair, plate 2, lettered I-I to I-J, unused (regummed), large to ample margins showing large parts of adjoining stamps at top, sharp impression, barest trace of toning and right stamp with minute scrape at bottom VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE UNUSED PAIR OF THE FAMOUS PENNY BLACK FROM PLATE 2. With 2017 B.P.A. certificate. Catalogued with original gum. SG as singles £25,000. SG Specialised £55,000 (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 55,000.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
6		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Plate 7, lettered A-D, huge margins with partial top imprint sheet margin, light strike of red Maltese Cross cancel, especially deep shade and proof-like impression, small repair in top margin ending in a small thin, Extremely Fine appearance, scarce with the partial imprint, SG £400 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 350.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
7		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Plate 1b, lettered I-D, huge to large margins all around, deep shade and highly detailed impression, light red Maltese Cross cancel, Extremely Fine, SG £375 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 325.00 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
8		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG Spec. AS25vd). Plate 5, lettered B-J, large margins to clear at bottom showing part of adjoining stamp at top, tied by magenta Maltese Cross cancel (SG A1vd) on 1841 folded letter from Preston to Lancaster, Preston Jan. 26 backstamp, file fold clear of stamp FINE. A RARE USE OF THE PRESTON MAGENTA MALTESE CROSS CANCELLING A PENNY BLACK ON COVER. Rockoff & Jackson record the Preston magenta Maltese Cross use from December 1840 to February 1841. With 2015 B.P.A. certificate. SG Specialised value (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	£15,000.00 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
9		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG Spec. AS15ve). Plate 2, lettered K-I, large to ample margins, tied by ruby Maltese Cross cancel on 1840 folded letter from Aberdeen to London, Aberdeen Aug. 8 and London Aug. 9 backstamps, trivial flap faults, cover with some cleaned stains, otherwise Fine and rare, recorded in Rockoff & Jackson (page 407), SG Specialised value (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	£4,500.00 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
10		GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 2p Blue (2; SG 4). Plate 1, lettered K-A, four large margins, rich color and a deeply etched impression, black Maltese Cross cancel, Very Fine, SG £900 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 700.00 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
11°		GREAT BRITAIN, 1841, 1p Red Brown Printed From "Black Plate" (3 var; SG 7). Plate 8, lettered O-L, full original gum, lightly hinged, large margins including a sheet margin at right, gorgeous rich color on bright paper EXTREMELY FINE. A VISUALLY STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-PENNY RED PRINTED FROM THE BLACK PLATES. In 1841 it was decided to change the color of the One Penny stamp from black to red, to prevent cleaning and re-use. The very first One Penny Red stamps were printed from seven plates (1b, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11) used for the One Penny Black stamp while the Black stamps were still being used. Shortly after, new plates for the One Penny Red stamp were made. Plate 8 is one of the scarcest of the seven plates With 2015 R.P.S. certificate. SG value (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	£13,000.00 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction