4 Oct 2023
627 lots
Lot 10000 | 1901 A magnificent set of 12 stamp size Essays (Type A) 1/2d. to 1/-
Great Britain » King Edward VII
On the 1st February 1901 at the very start of the new Reign, De La Rue issued Statements for new dies and plates using existing Victorian designs – A short…
Estimation: 25’000 – 30’000 GBP
Lot 10001 | On the 1st February 1901 at the very start of the new
Great Britain » King Edward VII
On the 1st February 1901 at the very start of the new Reign, De La Rue issued Statements for new dies and plates using existing Victorian designs – A short…
Estimation: 25’000 – 30’000 GBP
Lot 10001A | On the 16th March 1901 the King rejected types A and
Great Britain » King Edward VII
On the 16th March 1901 the King rejected types A and B, but advised the Postmaster General that he favoured a profile head by the Austrian artist Emil…
Estimation: 400 – 500 GBP
Lot 10002 | 1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), of the unapproved die, dated 13 JUN 01 in blue and marked « BEFORE HARDENING »; Rare. Cat…
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 10003 | 1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), of the approved die, dated 27 Jul in Pencil and signed Fuchs; Rare. Cat £3000.
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 10004 | 1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), of the approved die for the 2d and 5d. values, with surround scrapped away by hand, dated…
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 10005 | 1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), of the approved die for the 1 1/2d., 3d., 4d., 9d., 10d., and 1/- values, 4 Sep 01 in blue,…
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 10006 | 1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), of the approved die for the 2d and 5d. values, with clear engraved line around the head,…
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 10007 | 1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Small head die proof in black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), of the approved die for the 1 1/2d., 3d., 4d., 9d., 10d., and 1/- values, 5 Sep 01 in blue,…
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 10008 | 1901 Small head Registration die proof in black on
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Small head Registration die proof in black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), showing manuscript « Original Kings Head Die no 20 (Small size solid ground) »…
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 10009 | 1901 Small head Registration die proof in black on
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Small head Registration die proof in black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), showing manuscript « Original Kings Head Die no 20 (Small size, white ground) »…
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 10010 | 1901 (18th March to 3rd April) three Engraved essays
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 (18th March to 3rd April) three Engraved essays for three quarter heads probably by J R C Harrison; scarce.
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 10011 | 1901 (6 Jun) A rejected die of the head in black on
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 (6 Jun) A rejected die of the head in black on glazed card (96 x 62) marked « BEFORE HARDENING » and annotated « Die & Punch. » in manuscript; Rare. Note…
Estimation: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 10012 | 1901 Standard head die proof « P1 » in black on glazed
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 Standard head die proof « P1 » in black on glazed card (96 x 62); Rare.This was used for the Fuchs design low values , also for the seven pence and…
Estimation: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 10013 | 1901 (27 Jun) approved head die proof in black on glazed
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 (27 Jun) approved head die proof in black on glazed card (96 x 62); marked « BEFORE HARDENING » and dated in blue. Rare. Ex « Maximus » (S.G. Auctions…
Estimation: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 10014 | 1901 (27 Jun) approved head die proof in black on glazed
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 (27 Jun) approved head die proof in black on glazed card (96 x 62); marked « AFTER HARDENING » and dated in manuscript. additionally initialled by J….
Estimation: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 10015 | 1901 (1 May) embossed head head design (possibly a
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 (1 May) embossed head head design (possibly a photographic reduction of a medallion in plaster) mounted on thick card (90 x 115mm.) marked « 1st May…
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 10016 | 1901 ( August) un-cleared die proof for master die
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 ( August) un-cleared die proof for master die with uncleared margin in black on glazed card (67 x 42mm.), inscribed in mirror image « ORIGINAL DIE…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 10017 | 1901 (1 August) Master die with blank value tablet
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 (1 August) Master die with blank value tablet black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), marked « BEFORE HARDENING » and showing manuscript » Original die No.6″…
Estimation: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 10018 | 1901 (1 August) Master die with blank value tablet
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 (1 August) Master die with blank value tablet black on glazed card (62 x 92mm.), marked « AFTER HARDENING »; very rare.
Estimation: 800 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 10019 | The Transvaal EssaysIn October 1902 essays were prepared
Great Britain » King Edward VII
The Transvaal EssaysIn October 1902 essays were prepared at the request of the King who admired the recent issue of Transvaal (1st April) with the thought…
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10020 | 1901 (28 Aug) cleared die proof in black on glazed
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 (28 Aug) cleared die proof in black on glazed card (60 x 90mm.) of the medallion for the Transvaal issue of 1st. April 1901, dated « 28 AUG 01 in blue…
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10021 | 1901 1d. (the only denomination printed) die proof
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1901 1d. (the only denomination printed) die proof in black on glazed card (60 x 90mm.) ; scarce.
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10022 | Type 1, 1d. marginal plate proof in black, perf. 14,
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 1, 1d. marginal plate proof in black, perf. 14, on card, very rare. Cat. £8500. Ex « Maximus » (S.G. Auctions 1970).
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10023 | Type 1, 1d. plate proof in green and black, perf. 14,
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 1, 1d. plate proof in green and black, perf. 14, on card, very rare. Cat. £8500.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10024 | Type 1, 1d. plate proof in carmine, perf. 14, on card,
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 1, 1d. plate proof in carmine, perf. 14, on card, very rare. Cat. £8500.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10025 | Type 1, 1d. plate proof in red and black, perf. 14,
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 1, 1d. plate proof in red and black, perf. 14, on card, very rare. Cat. £8500.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10026 | Type 1, 1d. plate proof in blue, perf. 14, on card,
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 1, 1d. plate proof in blue, perf. 14, on card, very rare. Cat. £8500.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10027 | Type 1, 1d. plate proof in purple, perf. 14, on card,
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 1, 1d. plate proof in purple, perf. 14, on card, very rare. Cat. £8500.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10028 | Type 1, 1d. plate proof in purple and black, perf.
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 1, 1d. plate proof in purple and black, perf. 14, on card, very rare. Cat. £8500.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10029 | Type 1, 1d. marginal pair of plate proofs in green,
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 1, 1d. marginal pairs of plate proofs in green and red, perf. 14, off card, very rare. Cat. £24,000.
Estimation: 2’000 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 10030 | Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand),
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand), 1d. black and red, affixed to card (60 x 75 mm.) numbered « 1 » and showing manuscript « For 1d. »; very…
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10031 | Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand),
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand), 1d. red, affixed to card (60 x 75 mm.) numbered « 2 » and showing manuscript « For 1d. »; very rare. Cat….
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10032 | Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand),
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand), 1d. carmine, affixed to card (60 x 75 mm.) numbered « 3 » and showing manuscript « For 1d. »; very rare….
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10033 | Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand),
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand), 1d. green, affixed to card (60 x 75 mm.) numbered « 5 » and showing manuscript « Cancelled »; very rare….
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10034 | Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand),
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand), 1d. black and green, affixed to card (60 x 75 mm.); very rare. Cat. £8500.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10035 | Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand),
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand), 1d. black and blue, affixed to card (60 x 75 mm.); very rare. Cat. £8500.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 10036 | Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand),
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Type 2 (value tablets and crown touched in by hand), set of the 7 different colours of the 1d. perf. 14, affixed to card (60 x 75 mm.); very rare. Cat….
Estimation: 8’000 – 10’000 GBP
Lot 10037 | The Canada Head Essays prepared by De La Rue, using
Great Britain » King Edward VII
The Canada Head Essays prepared by De La Rue, using the head employed for the 1903 issue of Canada.1903 1d. Die 1 in black on glazed card (60 x 90mm.)…
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10038 | 1903 1d. Die 1 in black on glazed card (60 x 90mm.)
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1903 1d. Die 1 in black on glazed card (60 x 90mm.) stamped « 28 JUL 03) in blue, and marked « AFTER STRIKING », additionally endorsed « Gregor »; scarce….
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10039 | 1903 1d. Die 1 in black on glazed card (60 x 90mm.)
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1903 1d. Die 1 in black on glazed card (60 x 90mm.) unmarked; scarce. Cat £5,500.
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10040 | 1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in ochre-brown on thick
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in ochre-brown on thick wove paper glazed on both sides (110 x 90mm.); scarce. Cat from £3250.
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10041 | 1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in ochre-brown on thick
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in ochre-brown on thick proof card (60 x 90mm.); scarce. Cat from £3250.
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10042 | 1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in carmine-red on thick
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in carmine-red on thick proof card (60 x 90mm.); scarce. Cat from £3250.
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10043 | 1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in pale green on thick
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in pale green on thick proof card (60 x 90mm.); scarce. Cat from £3250.
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10044 | 1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in ultramarine on thin
Great Britain » King Edward VII
1903 1d. Die 2 colour trial in ultramarine on thin wove paper wmk rosette; scarce. Cat from £3250.
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 10045 | Photographic Essays with Small Canada Head 2d. with
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Photographic Essays with Small Canada Head 2d. with the head of King Edward VII let in and with dots around the oval frame in Chinese white. Cat. from…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 10046 | Photographic Essays with Small Canada Head 4d. with
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Photographic Essays with Small Canada Head 4d. with the head of King Edward VII let in and with dots around the oval frame in Chinese white. Cat. from…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 10047 | Photographic Essays with Small Canada Head 9d. with
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Photographic Essays with Small Canada Head 9d. with the head of King Edward VII let in and with dots around the oval frame in Chinese white. Cat. from…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 10048 | Photographic Essays with Small Canada Head 1/- with
Great Britain » King Edward VII
Photographic Essays with Small Canada Head 1/- with the head of King Edward VII let in and with dots around the oval frame in Chinese white. Cat. from…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP