25 mars 2026 – 26 mars 2026
185 lots
Lot 20050 | 1840 1d black pl.8 in used block of six on piece
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black, Plate 8 (KA–LC) Block of Six on Fragment, Used
A very attractive and rare multiple from Plate 8, positions KA–LC, with clear to good margins…
Estimate: 4’000 – 6’000 GBP
Lot 20051 | 1840 1d black pl.8 OK with good margins and fine strike of red MC
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black, Plate 8, OK. Good margins, fine strike of an almost complete red Maltese Cross. A lovely example.
Estimate: 80 – 120 GBP
Lot 20052 | 1840 1d black pl.8 TE lower marginal with part inscription
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
Inscriptional Single on Cover to Ireland1840 1d Black, Plate 8 (TE) Lower Marginal Stamp with partial inscription “abels ABOVE the A” on WrapperAn exceptionally…
Estimate: 2’500 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 20053 | 1840 1d black pl.9 EF with four margins and neatly struck red MC
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black, Plate 9, EF. Four margins, neatly struck by practically complete red Maltese Cross. A very fine example.
Estimate: 80 – 120 GBP
Lot 20054 | 1840 1d black pl.11 AH-CI, marvellous upper marginal block of six
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
The Famous Ferry Mint Block of Six from Plate Eleven1840 1d Black, Plate 11 (AH–CI) – A marvellous upper sheet marginal block of six, bearing the rare…
Estimate: 100’000 – 120’000 GBP
Lot 20055 | 1840 VR Official 1d black, TF-TL, the phenomenal lower right corner strip
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
THE UNIQUE LARGEST KNOWN MULTIPLE WITH A PLATE LETTER1840 VR Official 1d Black (TF–TL) Phenomenal Lower Right Corner Marginal Inscriptional Strip of Seven…
Estimate: 120’000 – 150’000 GBP
Lot 20056 | 1840 2d blue pl.1 FE-GF, brilliant mint block of four
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1 (FE–GF) Brilliant Mint Block of Four — Dublin FindAn exceptional and highly desirable multiple, this block of four (FE–GF) is presented…
Estimate: 50’000 – 60’000 GBP
Lot 20057 | 1840 2d blue pl.1 vertical strip of four AJ-DJ used
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1, AJ–DJ, vertical strip of four, used. Good to large margined strip, parts of four black Maltese Crosses. Creasing on BJ and DJ, but…
Estimate: 500 – 700 GBP
Lot 20058 | 1840 2d pale blue pl.1 DG-DL, a horizontal strip of six
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Pale Blue, Plate 1 (DG–DL) Horizontal Strip of Six on Naval Cover to HMS GorgonA rare and highly attractive maritime usage, this horizontal strip…
Estimate: 5’000 – 8’000 GBP
Lot 20059 | 1840 2d pale blue pl.1 in horizontal strip of three used
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Pale Blue, Plate 1, FJ–FL, horizontal strip of three. Clear margins, red Maltese Cross cancels. Fine.
Estimate: 500 – 700 GBP
Lot 20060 | 1840 2d blue pl.1 in horizontal strip of three used
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Pale Blue, Plate 1, JJ–JL, horizontal strip of three. Good margins, three superb strikes of the black Maltese Cross. A lovely strip.
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
Lot 20061 | 1840 2d blue pl.1 in horizontal strip of four used
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1, LD–LG, horizontal strip of four. Four-margined strip, fine strikes of red Maltese Cross. Light vertical creases. A most attractive…
Estimate: 500 – 700 GBP
Lot 20062 | 1840 2d Pale Blue, Plate 1 (PA–QB) Block of Four, Used
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Pale Blue, Plate 1 (PA–QB) Block of Four, Used
A most attractive and very rare multiple, this block of four from Plate 1, positions PA–QB, is presented…
Estimate: 3’000 – 4’000 GBP
Lot 20063 | 1840 2d blue pl.1 SI-TL exceptional BLOCK OF EIGHT
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1 (SI–TL) Exceptional Block of Eight, UsedA remarkable multiple, this block of eight from Plate 1, positions SI–TL, is presented in…
Estimate: 10’000 – 15’000 GBP
Lot 20064 | 1840 2d deep blue pl.2, BD-SE block of four in a strong
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Deep Blue, Plate 2, BD–SE, block of four. Strong, vivid shade, neatly cancelled by virtually complete strikes of the black Maltese Cross. Tiny…
Estimate: 2’000 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 20065 | 1840 2d blue pl.2 in horizontal strip of three used
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, DH–DJ, horizontal strip of three. Good margins, three strikes of black Maltese Cross. Light vertical crease. Fine.
Estimate: 500 – 700 GBP
Lot 20066 | 1840 2d pale blue pl.2 in horizontal pair EA-EB with large to enormous margins, used
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Pale Blue, Plate 2, EA–EB, extraordinary horizontal pair. Large to enormous margins, including parts of four adjoining stamps, cancelled by light…
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 20067 | 1840 2d blue pl.2 in horizontal strip of three used
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, HB–HD, horizontal strip of three. Very large margined strip, with black Maltese Cross cancels. A very fine multiple.
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
Lot 20068 | 1840 2d blue pl.2 TA bright fresh corner marginal (plus
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, TA, bright fresh corner marginal (with part of adjoining stamp at right). Superb full strike of contrasting bright red Maltese Cross….
Estimate: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 20069 | 1841 1d red-brown Pl. 34, marginal block of nine MJ-OL
Great Britain » 1841 1d Red
1841 1d Red-Brown, Plate 34, marginal block of nine MJ–OL, showing part inscription. Mint with practically full original gum, light natural gum bends and…
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
Lot 20070 | 1841 1d red-brown in right hand marginal block of eight used with full selvedge and part inscription, used
Great Britain » 1841 1d Red
1841 1d red-brown Pl. 76 EI-FL, exceptional right hand marginal block of eight used with full selvedge and part inscription “PRICE 1d Per Label, 1s/- Per”,…
Estimate: 300 – 500 GBP
Lot 20071 | 1841 1d red-brown Pl.152 GE-GJ, strip of six, plus
Great Britain » 1841 1d Red
1841 1d red-brown Pl.152 GE-GJ, strip of six, plus two pairs, all cancelled by faint Scottish numeral “304” of Scourie, on 1854 registered folded entire…
Estimate: 300 – 500 GBP
Lot 20072 | GB 1841 1d pale red-brown in marginal block of 49 with inscription mint
Great Britain » 1841 1d Red
A Spectacular Marginal Block of Forty-Nine1841 1d Pale Red-Brown, Plate 160 (DF–JL) – A truly impressive multiple of extraordinary size and rarity. This…
Estimate: 2’400 – 3’400 GBP
Lot 20073 | 1841 1d red group of fine used multiples on a Hagner page
Great Britain » 1841 1d Red
1841 1d Red, group of fine used multiples mounted on a Hagner page: AI upper marginal single with enormous margins and inscription; RB–RF strip of five;…
Estimate: 300 – 500 GBP
Lot 20074 | 1845 (Apr 2) cover to New York bearing 1841 2d blue JD-JI in horizontal strip of six, transatlantic usage.
Great Britain » 1841 2d Blue
1845 (2 Apr) Cover to New York, bearing 1841 2d Blue, Plate 3, JD–JI, horizontal strip of six. Clear to very large margins, tied by fine strikes of Bridport…
Estimate: 300 – 500 GBP
Lot 20075 | 1841 2d blue Pl.3 four margins, large at right with part inscription, tied on piece by black MC
Great Britain » 1841 2d Blue
1841 2d blue pl.3 ML with four margins, part sheet margin at right with part inscription, on piece, tied black Maltese Cross (almost blank centre), an…
Estimate: 60 – 80 GBP
Lot 20076 | 1841 2d deep blue Pl.3 horizontal strip of seven with clear to good margins all round and neat strikes of black MC
Great Britain » 1841 2d Blue
1841 2d deep blue Pl. 3 PE-PK horizontal strip of seven with clear to good margins all round, cancelled black Maltese Crosses, a few minor imperfections…
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 20077 | 1841 2d blue pl.4 in upper marginal strip of three AG-AI with large margins and inscription mint with part o.g.
Great Britain » 1841 2d Blue
1841 2d blue pl.4 AG-AI upper mint marginal strip of three with sheet inscription, with large part original gum, a trifle soiled (mainly in the top margin)…
Estimate: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 20078 | 1841 2d blue pl.4 horizontal strip of 3 LI-LL with clear to large margins and “ivory” heads, used
Great Britain » 1841 2d Blue
1841 2d blue Pl. 4 LI-LL, a bright fresh horizontal strip of three with clear to large margins and “ivory” heads, London “24” numerals, an attractive multiple.
Estimate: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 20079 | 1841 2d blue Pl.4 block of twelve SF-TK with good margins all round and neat strikes of “131” postmark of Edinburgh
Great Britain » 1841 2d Blue
1841 2d pale blue Pl. 4 SF-TK, a block of twelve with good to very large margins all round, cancelled clear “131” numerals of Edinburgh (Scotland), TF-TH…
Estimate: 500 – 600 GBP
Lot 20080 | 1841 2d blue group of fine used multiples on card
Great Britain » 1841 2d Blue
1841 2d Blue, group of fine used multiples, each with good margins, comprising: TI–TJ pair; IG–II strip of three; NH–NL strip of five (crease); and FB–FF…
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 20081 | 1854-57 Small Crown P16 1d red-brown pl. R3 mint block of four GG-HH
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1854–57 Small Crown Perf. 16 1d Red-Brown, Reserve Plate 3, GG–HH, fresh mint block of four. Nearly full original gum. A fine multiple. (S.G. C1, £2’500).
Estimate: 300 – 500 GBP
Lot 20082 | 1854-57 Small Crown P16 1d red-brown die II pl.15 DI mint
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1854–57 Small Crown Perf 16 1d Red-Brown, Die II, Plate 15, DI, mint. Fresh colour, large part original gum. An excellent example of this rare plate. (SG…
Estimate: 120 – 200 GBP
Lot 20083 | 1854-57 2d blue pl.4 BJ mint, regummed
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1854–57 2d Blue, Plate 4, BJ, fresh unused (regummed). Exceptional colour. A most attractive example of this rare stamp. (SG £10,000).
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 20084 | 1854-57 Large Crown P16 1d red-brown in mint block of four SE-TF with traces of o.g.
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1855 Large Crown Perf. 16 1d Red-Brown on slightly blued paper, Plate 6, SE–TF, block of four. Traces of original gum, fine appearance. A considerable…
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
Lot 20085 | 1854-57 2d blue pl.5 DB mint, fresh colour, regummed
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1854–57 2d Blue, Plate 5, DB, mint, part original gum. One short perf at foot, paper impurity on the cheek. Fine, fresh colour. (SG £2,250).
Expertise:…
Estimate: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 20086 | 1856-58 LC16 1d rose-red Die II pl.37 (scarcer plate) mint
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1856–58 Large Crown Perf.16 1d Rose-Red, Die II, Plate 37 (scarcer plate), FD, fresh mint with large part original gum (very lightly hinged). Fine and…
Estimate: 300 – 500 GBP
Lot 20087 | 1856-58 2d blue pl.6 ID mint with large part o.g.
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1854–57 2d Blue, Plate 6 (Large Crown Perf. 16, ID) Fresh Mint — Key Twopenny IssueA very scarce and desirable example of the 2d Blue, Plate 6, position…
Estimate: 2’000 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 20088 | 1870-79 1/2d rose pl.12 in mint block of six
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1870–79 ½d Rose, Plate 12, mint block of six. Three stamps never hinged. Very fine.
Estimate: 80 – 120 GBP
Lot 20089 | 1860 1 1/2d rosy mauve, prepared for used but not issued in mint block of four
Great Britain » 1854-70 Perforated Line Engraved
1860 1½d Rosy Mauve, prepared for use but not issued, fresh mint block of four CD–DE. Large part original gum, faint wrinkles, and DD with tiny inclusion….
Estimate: 4’000 – 6’000 GBP
Lot 20090 | GB 1847-54 1s Embossed pale green die 2 mint with large to enormous margins
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 1s Pale Green, Die 2 Fresh Mint with Exceptional Margins — Magnificent ExampleA truly wonderful example of this classic issue, displaying large…
Estimate: 4’000 – 6’000 GBP
Lot 20091 | GB 1847-54 1s Embossed pale green die 2 in used block of eight
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 1s Pale Green, Die 2, used block of eight. Large margins all round; a few imperfections and hinge reinforcements, but good condition for a multiple…
Estimate: 700 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 20092 | 1847-54 1s pale green used group with strip of three, pair and single
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 1s Pale Green, used group comprising: a fine single with very large margins; a horizontal pair with good margins; and a scarce vertical strip of…
Estimate: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 20093 | 1847-54 1s green mint with large margins
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 1s Green, mint with large margins and part original gum. Split of silk thread reinforced at lower left. An attractive example. (SG £16,000).
Estimate: 2’000 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 20094 | 1847-54 1s green die 2 in upper left marginal vertical strip of 3 used
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 1s Green, Die 2, upper-left marginal vertical strip of three, used with London “22” numerals. Fine and scarce. (SG £2,250 as singles).
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 20095 | GB 1847-54 1s Embossed green die 2 lower left corner marginal example, used
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 1s Green, Die 2, lower-left corner marginal example, large margins, used. Trace of a tiny thin spot. A very fine example. (SG £1,100 for Die 2).Expertise:…
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 20096 | GB 1847-54 10d brown die 3 marginal block of four mint,
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 10d Brown, Die 3 Marginal Block of Four, MintA most attractive and very scarce multiple, this mint marginal block of four from Die 3 shows a full…
Estimate: 10’000 – 15’000 GBP
Lot 20097 | GB 1847–54 10d Embossed brown, Die 4, mint
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 10d Brown, Die 4, mint with good to very large margins (part sheet margin at two sides). Original yellowish gum with hinge remainder at top; frameline…
Estimate: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 20098 | GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown die 3 mint with four large, even margins, large part o.g.
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 10d Brown, Die 3, very fresh mint with four large, even margins. Large part original gum; frameline at right with slight split caused by the embossing….
Estimate: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 20099 | GB 1847-54 Embossed 10d brown in block of six, tied “131” postmarks of Edinburgh to piece
Great Britain » 1847-54 Embossed
1847–54 10d Brown, block of six with clear to large margins and trimmed (chamfered) corners, well clear of the design. Tied by “131” postmarks of Edinburgh…
Estimate: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP