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1151 lots
1750 Wrapper with a reasonable strike of the rare Perth "Lamb" hs on reverse

Lot 80000 | 1750 Wrapper with a reasonable strike of the rare Perth “Lamb” hs on reverse

Great Britain » Postal History » Pre-Adhesive & Stampless
1750 Wrapper with a reasonable strike of the rare Perth “Lamb” hs on reverse, sent to Edinburgh with ms “2” rate, toned otherwise fine
Estimate: 300 – 500 GBP
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1838 (Mar 13) Wrapper to London via Isle of Wight with "Received and forwarded / Your Obedient Servant / R. R. Hunter / Consul USA / Cowes"

Lot 80001 | 1838 (Mar 13) Wrapper to London via Isle of Wight with “Received and forwarded / Your Obedient Servant / R. R. Hunter / Consul USA / Cowes”

Great Britain » Postal History » Pre-Adhesive & Stampless
1838 (Mar 13) Wrapper from Rio de Janeiro to London via Isle of Wight with Cowes transit and “Received and forwarded / Your Obedient Servant / R. R. Hunter…
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
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1855 (Oct 1) Embossed envelope with postage paid in cash for sending to Württemburg, Germany

Lot 80002 | 1855 (Oct 1) Embossed envelope with postage paid in cash for sending to Württemburg, Germany

Great Britain » Postal History » Pre-Adhesive & Stampless
1855 (Oct 1) Embossed envelope with postage paid in cash for sending to Württemburg, Germany, with “PAID” Maltese cross ds, ms “8” and Aachen transit,…
Estimate: 150 – 180 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 140
1860 unpaid envelope Windermere to Cincinnati USA

Lot 80003 | 1860 unpaid envelope Windermere to Cincinnati USA

Great Britain » Postal History » Pre-Adhesive & Stampless
1860 envelope unpaid Transatlantic Mail sent from Windermere with fine strike of the “976” Duplex dated OC 22 1860 sent to Cincinnati USA with a Kewisk…
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 110
1905 Norwegian picture postcard franked 10 ore tied

Lot 80004 | 1905 Norwegian picture postcard franked 10 ore tied

Great Britain » Postal History » Maritime
1905 Norwegian picture postcard franked 10 ore tied by TYNE DOCK SOUTH SHIELDS cds (Sp 25), violet s/l PAQUEBOT and 3 line SHIP LETTER/TYNE DOCK/SOUTH…
Estimate: 100 GBP
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1917 'SS Norwegian' WWI salvaged mail “Damaged By Immersion in Sea Water”

Lot 80005 | 1917 ‘SS Norwegian’ WWI salvaged mail “Damaged By Immersion in Sea Water”

Great Britain » Postal History » Crash and Wreck Mail
1917 Lone Star Film Corporation envelope sent from Los Angeles Feb 21 1917, to London with “Damaged By Immersion in Sea Water”, salvaged from the ‘SS Norwegian’…
Estimate: 60 – 100 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 65
1954 Aircraft Crash Salvaged Mail Prestwick Christmas Day

Lot 80006 | 1954 Aircraft Crash Salvaged Mail Prestwick Christmas Day

Great Britain » Postal History » Crash and Wreck Mail
1954 Envelope sent from Plymouth, Devon to USA with very fine strike of the “SALVAGED MAIL / AIRCRAFT CRASH / PRESTWICK 25-12-54” cachet in purple enclosed…
Estimate: 40 – 60 GBP
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Charles Whiting Embossed Essay using the Congreve process, heavily embossed on thick card showing the head of Lord Byron

Lot 80007 | Charles Whiting Embossed Essay using the Congreve process, heavily embossed on thick card showing the head of Lord Byron

Great Britain » 1839 Treasury Competition
Charles Whiting Embossed Essay using the Congreve process, heavily embossed on thick card, 150x185mm, showing the head of Lord Noel Byron in the centre…
Estimate: 600 – 800 GBP
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1840 (May 6) Mulready lettersheet used on the FIRST DAY

Lot 80008 | 1840 (May 6) Mulready lettersheet used on the FIRST DAY

Great Britain » 1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
1840 (May 6) Mulready lettersheet used on the FIRST DAY, stereo A27, from London to Westerham, Kent, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese…
Estimate: 6’000 – 7’000 GBP
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1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A22, to Bristol on THIRD DAY OF USE, cancelled by a brown Maltese cross

Lot 80009 | 1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A22, to Bristol on THIRD DAY OF USE, cancelled by a brown Maltese cross

Great Britain » 1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A22, to Bristol on THIRD DAY OF USE, cancelled by a BROWN Maltese cross with the reverse showing “Kensington…
Estimate: 4’000 – 5’000 GBP
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1844 (Mar 8) 1d Mulready lettersheet, forme 1 stereo A15, cancelled by a neat London "7" in MC, contains pre-printed invoice letter heading for Samuel Hanson & Son

Lot 80010 | 1844 (Mar 8) 1d Mulready lettersheet, forme 1 stereo A15, cancelled by a neat London “7” in MC, contains pre-printed invoice letter heading for Samuel Hanson & Son

Great Britain » 1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
1844 (Mar 8) 1d Mulready lettersheet, forme 1 stereo A15, cancelled by a neat London “7” in MC, sent to Northampton, with London despatch and arrival cds,…
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 320
"Fores's comic enveloppe n°1" Mulready caricature Deraedemaker reprint sent registered from Brussels to Paris

Lot 80011 | “Fores’s comic enveloppe n°1” Mulready caricature Deraedemaker reprint sent registered from Brussels to Paris

Great Britain » 1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
“Fores’s Comic Envelopes n°1” Mulready caricature Deraedemaker reprint sent registered from Brussels to Paris with Belgium 50c and 25c Leopold franking,…
Estimate: 320 – 400 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 340
Spooner "Letter Writing" Mulready caricature, unused, possibly an essay

Lot 80012 | Spooner “Letter Writing” Mulready caricature, unused, possibly an essay

Great Britain » 1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
Spooner “Letter Writing” Mulready caricature, unused, possibly an essay(?) as it shows no printer’s imprint at foot and reverse has “No. 2 REJECTED DESIGNS…
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 80
Southgate "Pick-Pocket" Mulready caricature, unused, possibly an essay

Lot 80013 | Southgate “Pick-Pocket” Mulready caricature, unused, possibly an essay

Great Britain » 1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
Southgate “Pick-Pocket” Mulready caricature, unused, possibly an essay(?) as it shows no printer’s imprint at foot and reverse has “No. 3 REJECTED DESIGNS…
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 80
1890 FORES'S No 4 "HUNTING" envelope by Deraedemaeker

Lot 80014 | 1890 FORES’S No 4 “HUNTING” envelope by Deraedemaeker

Great Britain » 1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
1890 FORES’S No 4 “HUNTING” envelope by Deraedemaeker on pale blue paper unused, fine
Estimate: 30 – 40 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 50
1840 Victoria & Albert illustrated envelope printed in gold ink, sent from Edinburgh to Lockerbie, prepaid in cash

Lot 80015 | 1840 Victoria & Albert illustrated envelope printed in gold ink, sent from Edinburgh to Lockerbie, prepaid in cash

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
1840 Victoria & Albert illustrated envelope printed in gold ink, sent from Edinburgh to Lockerbie (Scotland), red “Paid at Edinburgh” SP.29.1840 cds with…
Estimate: 3’000 – 5’000 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 4’800
1880 Gladstone "Above The Law" Illustrated Caricature envelope

Lot 80016 | 1880 Gladstone “Above The Law” Illustrated Caricature envelope

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
1880 Gladstone “Above The Law” Illustrated Caricature envelope number 6 in the set, unused, some toning which is often the case with this series
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
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1880 Printed "Passing Carriages" Illustrated envelope

Lot 80017 | 1880 Printed “Passing Carriages” Illustrated envelope

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
1880 Printed “Passing Carriages” Illustrated envelope unused, rare, in fine condition, slight wrinkle to north east corner
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
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1908 Junior Philatelic Society Ocean Penny Postage envelope

Lot 80018 | 1908 Junior Philatelic Society Ocean Penny Postage envelope

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
1908 Junior Philatelic Society Ocean Penny Postage illustrated printed envelope published by The Junior Philatelic Society, a fine unused example
Estimate: 30 – 50 GBP
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1843 the World's first commercially produced Christmas card

Lot 80019 | 1843 the World’s first commercially produced Christmas card

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
1843 The World’s first commercially produced Christmas card, commissioned by the Postal Reformer Sir Henry Cole, illustrated by John Callott Horsley and…
Estimate: 5’000 – 6’000 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 5’000
1890 Jubilee Penny Postage Elliot Imitation Caricature

Lot 80020 | 1890 Jubilee Penny Postage Elliot Imitation Caricature

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
1890 The Uniform Penny Postage Jubilee Elliot imitation caricature envelope and insert, unused, fine
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
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1938 London Esperanto Congress pair of covers

Lot 80021 | 1938 London Esperanto Congress pair of covers

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
1938 London Esperanto Congress, pair of envelopes with one sent registered to Kingston-on-Thames franked with KGVI 1/2d, 1d (2) and a 2d tied by the special…
Estimate: 40 – 60 GBP
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1840 1d Rainbow trial State 2 (c) in deep red-brown on thin wove paper

Lot 80022 | 1840 1d Rainbow trial State 2 (c) in deep red-brown on thin wove paper

Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
1840 1d Rainbow trial State 2 (c) in deep red-brown on thin wove paper with a trace of original gum, showing the usual “dragged” print at left; fine and…
Estimate: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 900
1840 1d Rainbow Trial (State 2c) printed in deep red brown on thin white wove paper

Lot 80023 | 1840 1d Rainbow Trial (State 2c) printed in deep red brown on thin white wove paper

Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
1840 1d Rainbow Trial (State 2c) printed in deep red brown on thin white wove paper, very fine (SG Spec DP20 State 2c, from £4’500)
Estimate: 600 – 800 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 950
1841 1d Red brown pl.11 KJ on experimental Dickinson silk thread Paper

Lot 80024 | 1841 1d Red brown pl.11 KJ on experimental Dickinson silk thread Paper

Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
1841 1d Red brown pl.11 KJ on experimental Dickinson silk thread Paper, large margins all round, a very fresh example of this rare experimental paper clearly…
Estimate: 2’400 – 2’800 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 2’800
1841 1d Red pl.11 PA trial on Dickinson silk thread paper

Lot 80025 | 1841 1d Red pl.11 PA trial on Dickinson silk thread paper

Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
1841 1d Red pl.11 PA trial on Dickinson silk thread paper, deeply blued and not showing the silk thread as is is fro the first column, ungummed, horizontal…
Estimate: 1’500 – 1’800 GBP
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1841 2d Blue trial without corner letters but with letters HK added in blue manuscript

Lot 80026 | 1841 2d Blue trial without corner letters but with letters HK added in blue manuscript

Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
1841 2d Blue trial without corner letters but with letters HK added in blue manuscript (of unknown status), good to large margins, very fine, ex Lady Mairi…
Estimate: 1’000 – 1’200 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 800
1841 2d Blue trial without corner letters, lower marginal

Lot 80027 | 1841 2d Blue trial without corner letters, lower marginal

Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
1841 2d Blue trial without corner letters, lower marginal from the trial sheet of twelve, produced for application to postal notices informing Postmasters…
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 600
1871 Ormond Hill 2d die proof in orange on thin white paper mounted on card

Lot 80028 | 1871 Ormond Hill 2d die proof in orange on thin white paper mounted on card

Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
1871 Ormond Hill 2d die proof in orange on thin white paper mounted on card, 59x59mm, with un-inked reversed title “NEW DIE” and figure “1” above the design,…
Estimate: 15’000 – 18’000 GBP
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1840 (May 11) 1d Black pl.1a JA (blind "A"), tied to piece

Lot 80029 | 1840 (May 11) 1d Black pl.1a JA (blind “A”), tied to piece

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 (May 11) 1d Black pl.1a JA (blind “A”), fine to large margins, tied to piece by a superb well defined Maltese cross in an almost ruby shade, with…
Estimate: 600 – 800 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.1a JB worn impression with large margins all around, neatly tied to small piece by perfectly struck red Maltese cross

Lot 80030 | 1840 1d Black pl.1a JB worn impression with large margins all around, neatly tied to small piece by perfectly struck red Maltese cross

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1a JB worn impression with large margins all around, neatly tied to small piece by perfectly struck red Maltese cross and showing matching…
Estimate: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 800
1840 1d Black pl. 1a KA, worn impression with good to very large margins

Lot 80031 | 1840 1d Black pl. 1a KA, worn impression with good to very large margins

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl. 1a KA, worn impression with fine to very large margins, showing a fine large part strike of the red Maltese cross, very fresh
Estimate: 600 – 700 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.1a OD, worn impression with large balanced margins all around

Lot 80032 | 1840 1d Black pl.1a OD, worn impression with large balanced margins all around

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1a OD, worn impression with large balanced margins all around, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross;…
Estimate: 600 – 700 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.1a QC, large balanced margins all

Lot 80033 | 1840 1d Black pl.1a QC, large balanced margins all

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1a QC, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a perfectly struck virtually complete and upright red Maltese cross, an exceptional…
Estimate: 700 – 800 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.1b AL marginal example from the upper right of the sheet

Lot 80034 | 1840 1d Black pl.1b AL marginal example from the upper right of the sheet

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1b AL marginal example from the upper right of the sheet, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the Maltese cross, repair at lower right…
Estimate: 500 – 600 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl. 1b BC with huge even margins all around

Lot 80035 | 1840 1d Black pl. 1b BC with huge even margins all around

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl. 1b BC with huge even margins all around, neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross, a superb and very fresh example,…
Estimate: 600 – 700 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.1b CG, good to very good margins, placed sideways at lower left (contrary to regulations) on 1840 (Aug 26) entire

Lot 80036 | 1840 1d Black pl.1b CG, good to very good margins, placed sideways at lower left (contrary to regulations) on 1840 (Aug 26) entire

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1b CG, good to very good margins, placed sideways at lower left (contrary to regulations) on 1840 (Aug 26) entire sent locally from Ryde…
Estimate: 1’200 – 1’500 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.1b FJ with INVERTED WATERMARK

Lot 80037 | 1840 1d Black pl.1b FJ with INVERTED WATERMARK

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1b FJ with INVERTED WATERMARK, fine to good margins, neat red MC, very fine and attractive example of this scarce watermark variety (SG…
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 420
1840 1d Black pl.1b IA with fine to good margins, neat red MC

Lot 80038 | 1840 1d Black pl.1b IA with fine to good margins, neat red MC

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1b IA with fine to good margins, neat red MC, small corner crease at top left otherwise fine
Estimate: 60 – 80 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 120
1840 1d pl 1b.lettered EI, the margins cut abnormally (rouletted), before being affixed to the letter sheet to Newcastle

Lot 80039 | 1840 1d pl 1b.lettered EI, the margins cut abnormally (rouletted), before being affixed to the letter sheet to Newcastle

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1b EI with margins cut abnormally in the appearance of a roulette, before being affixed to wrapper (no sideflaps) to Newcastle, neatly…
Estimate: 5’000 – 6’000 GBP
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Iconic Penny Black Cover to a Foreign Destination - 1840 Cover from Ireland to HAMBURG with two 1840 1d black blocks of four

Lot 80040 | Iconic Penny Black Cover to a Foreign Destination – 1840 Cover from Ireland to HAMBURG with two 1840 1d black blocks of four

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
Iconic Penny Black Cover to a Foreign Destination1840 (Aug 27) Wrapper from Limerick, Ireland, to HAMBURG with two 1840 1d black blocks of four paying…
Estimate: 100’000 – 120’000 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.1b PC, worn impression with large balanced margins all around

Lot 80041 | 1840 1d Black pl.1b PC, worn impression with large balanced margins all around

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.1b PC, worn impression with large balanced margins all around, lightly struck by a large part strike of the red Maltese cross, fine and…
Estimate: 500 – 600 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl. 1b QE, large balanced margins all round and neatly cancelled by a superb and virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross

Lot 80042 | 1840 1d Black pl. 1b QE, large balanced margins all round and neatly cancelled by a superb and virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl. 1b QE, large balanced margins all round and neatly cancelled by a superb and virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross; very…
Estimate: 600 – 700 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.2 BK, large margins all round, used in Ireland on (6 Aug 1840) tied to blue entire by an orange red Maltese cross

Lot 80043 | 1840 1d Black pl.2 BK, large margins all round, used in Ireland on (6 Aug 1840) tied to blue entire by an orange red Maltese cross

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.2 BK, large margins all round, used in Ireland on (6 Aug 1840) tied to blue entire by an orange red Maltese cross, an attractive Irish…
Estimate: 1’200 – 1’500 GBP
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1840 1d Black pl.2 HC-HF horizontal strip of four

Lot 80044 | 1840 1d Black pl.2 HC-HF horizontal strip of four

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.2 HC-HF horizontal strip of four, fine to very good margins, neatly cancelled by red MCs, light diagonal bend at top of HE mentioned on…
Estimate: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 1’100
1840 1d Black pl.2 KK on front with backflap, sent  stampless from France then redirected to Castle Douglas, Scotland with the Penny Black

Lot 80045 | 1840 1d Black pl.2 KK on front with backflap, sent stampless from France then redirected to Castle Douglas, Scotland with the Penny Black

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.2 KK on front with backflap, originally sent 1840 (Jun 10) stampless from France to England, then redirected to Castle Douglas, Scotland,…
Estimate: 5’000 – 6’000 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 4’250
1840 1d Black pl.2 OH, large to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot

Lot 80046 | 1840 1d Black pl.2 OH, large to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.2 OH, large to enormous margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, neatly cancelled by a fine and virtually complete and…
Estimate: 600 – 700 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 600
1840 1d Black pl.2 PF, large balanced margins all round

Lot 80047 | 1840 1d Black pl.2 PF, large balanced margins all round

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.2 PF, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross, unobtrusive corner crease,…
Estimate: 500 – 600 GBP
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1840 1d Intense Black pl.2 TA-TB pair from the lower left corner of the sheet

Lot 80048 | 1840 1d Intense Black pl.2 TA-TB pair from the lower left corner of the sheet

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Intense Black pl.2 TA-TB pair from the lower left corner of the sheet, large to enormous margins showing part of the sheet margin at left and at…
Estimate: 1’500 – 1’800 GBP
Read more / Sold for GBP 1’300
1840 1d Black pl.3 DD with large balanced margins all around

Lot 80049 | 1840 1d Black pl.3 DD with large balanced margins all around

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.3 DD with large balanced margins all around, neatly tied to small piece by a clean and complete upright strike of the red Maltese cross…
Estimate: 800 – 900 GBP
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