18 Nov 2024 – 24 Nov 2024
603 lots
Lot 40100 | 1840 1d black pl.1b KA with good to large margins, showing INVERTED WATERMARK variety
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.1b KA with good to large margins, showing INVERTED WATERMARK variety, clear, neat almost complete red MC, vertical crease.
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 40101 | 1840 1d black pl. 1b LI, close to very large margins, tied to Parliamentary proceedings wrapper
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl. 1b LI, close to very large margins, tied to Parliamentary proceedings wrapper from Harling to the Bishop of Norwich by black Maltese…
Estimation: 1’900 – 2’200 GBP
Lot 40102 | 1840 1d black pl.1b MK-ML, mint right sheet marginal horizontal pair with partial marginal inscription
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.1b MK-ML, mint right sheet marginal horizontal pair with partial marginal inscription « … In Wetting the … », MK shows non-coincident…
Estimation: 8’000 – 10’000 GBP
Lot 40103 | 1840 1d. black, Pl. 1b, NH, a superb example with record margins all round
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.1b NH, a superb example with record margins all round, neatly cancelled by an almost complete and upright strike of the red Maltese cross….
Estimation: 1’500 – 1’700 GBP
Lot 40104 | 1840 1d. black pl.1b QB-QF, a superb mint horizontal strip of five
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d. black pl.1b QB-QF, a superb mint horizontal strip of five, large part original gum, with good to large margins all round (very close at upper…
Estimation: 26’000 – 30’000 GBP
Lot 40105 | 1840 1d. black, pl.1b, RE-RH, two horizontal pairs on piece
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.1b RE-RH, two horizontal pairs (originally a strip of four) with huge margins (RH with scissor cut very near frameline), showing a portion…
Estimation: 1’500 – 1’700 GBP
Lot 40106 | 1840 1d black pl.1b RI and QJ, two singles, with touched
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.1b RI and QJ, two singles, with touched to good margins, lightly struck by red MC on fragment to which they do not belong
Estimation: 80 – 120 GBP
Lot 40107 | 1840 1d black pl.1b SA with clear to very large margins,
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.1b SA with clear to very large margins, light strike of a red MC, a fine example
Estimation: 80 – 120 GBP
Lot 40108 | 1840 1d black pl.1b SF with fine to good margins and
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.1b SF with fine to good margins and a very light strike of a red MC tying stamp to fragment with BIRSTAL undated hs in black alongside,…
Estimation: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 40109 | 1840 1d black pl.2 AL, used, showing an offset « silhouette » of Victoria’s head on reverse
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.2 AL, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross, the reverse showing an offset « silhouette » of Victoria’s head; fine…
Estimation: 220 – 260 GBP
Lot 40110 | 1840 (Aug 30) entire letter to Cranbrook in Maidstone, bearing a superb block of eight 1840 1d intense black pl.2
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 (Aug 30) entire letter (refolded and slightly cut down) to Cranbrook in Maidstone, bearing a superb block of eight 1840 1d intense black pl.2 FI-GL,…
Estimation: 24’000 – 28’000 GBP
Lot 40111 | 1840 1d black pl.2 HA-HH horizontal strip of eight, used
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.2 HA-HH horizontal strip of eight, close to enormous margins, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese Cross, crease between…
Estimation: 7’500 – 8’500 GBP
Lot 40112 | 1840 (Jun 16) Folded letter from Liverpool through a forwarding agent in London to France with 1840 1d black
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 (Jun 16) Folded letter with a dual address from Liverpool through a forwarding agent in London to Le Havre in France, with the inland rate paid by…
Estimation: 3’800 – 4’200 GBP
Lot 40113 | 1840 1d black pl.2 KA, used marginal example from the left of the sheet showing part inscription
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.2 KA, used marginal example from the left of the sheet showing part inscription, cancelled by a smudged red Maltese cross, some faults…
Estimation: 300 – 360 GBP
Lot 40114 | 1840 1d. black, Pl. 2, LK, good to large margins, fine
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.2 LK, good to large margins, mint with large part original gum, scarce so fine; cert. BPA (2015).
Estimation: 2’600 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 40115 | 1841 (Feb 22) cover sent within London with 1840 1d black pl.2 ND with fine to good margins
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1841 (Feb 22) cover sent within London with 1840 1d black pl.2 ND with fine to good margins, tied by crisp black MC, »TP RED LION ST » handstamp in black…
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 40116 | 1840 1d black pl.2 NI, with good even margins, lightly
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.2 NI, with good even margins, lightly struck by complete red MC on fragment it does not belong, plus two lots examples with red and black…
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 40117 | 1840 1d black pl. 2 PI/QJ mint block of four, good to very large margins all round, large part o.g.
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl. 2 PI/QJ mint block of four, good to very large margins all round, large part o.g., paper slightly toned with a little toning removed,…
Estimation: 36’000 – 40’000 GBP
Lot 40118 | 1840 (Jun 1) entire letter to France, bearing 1840 1d. black pl.2 QC-QE strip of three, QF and QG singles and QI-QL strip of four
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 (Jun 1) entire letter from Manchester to Bordeaux, bearing 1840 1d black pl.2 QC-QE strip of three (some faults), QF and QG singles and QI-QL strip…
Estimation: 48’000 – 55’000 GBP
Lot 40119 | 1841 1d red-brown pl.2 from the « black » printing, four singles on lettersheet from Erme Bridge (Devon) to London tied by red MCs
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1841 1d red-brown pl.2 from the « black » printing, four singles on lettersheet from Erme Bridge (Devon) to London tied by red MCs, RA defective at right,…
Estimation: 7’500 – 8’500 GBP
Lot 40120 | 1840 1d black pl.2 SG-SI, used horizontal strip of three
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.2 SG-SI, horizontal strip of three, clear to large margins, each with clear black MCs, a very fine and attractive used multiple.
Estimation: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 40121 | 1840 1d black pl.2 SI-SK horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round, mint large part o.g.
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.2 SI-SK mint horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round, large part o.g., some insignificant gum creasing, not detracting…
Estimation: 5’500 – 6’000 GBP
Lot 40122 | 1840 1d. black, Pl. 2, TA, a superb marginal example
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d. black, Pl. 2, TA, a superb marginal example from the lower left corner of the sheet showing with full deckle edge and showing part inscription…
Estimation: 19’000 – 22’000 GBP
Lot 40123 | 1840 1d black pl.2 TA-TB used marginal pair from the lower left of the sheet
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.2 TA-TB used marginal pair from the lower left of the sheet, just clear to large margins, neatly cancelled by fine strikes of the red…
Estimation: 600 – 700 GBP
Lot 40124 | 1840 1d black pl.1b TF-TK, horizontal strip of 6 on entire to Edinburgh
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.1b TF-TK, horizontal strip of 6 on entire from Dunfermline to
Edinburgh (Scotland) with close to good margins, neatly tied by good strikes…
Estimation: 3’800 – 4’200 GBP
Lot 40125 | 1840 (Dec 16) entire letter with 1840 1d black pl.3 NE, tied by the Newton Stewart purple-maroon Maltese Cross
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 (Dec 16) entire letter from Newton Stewart (Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland) to Gatehouse, bearing 1840 1d black pl.3 NE, tied by the Newton Stewart…
Estimation: 750 – 850 GBP
Lot 40126 | 1840 1d black pl.3 QB/TC mint block of eight, the largest multiple of plate 3 in private hands
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.3 QB/TC mint block of eight, good to huge margins showing portions of neighbouring stamps and left, original gum with some insignificant…
Estimation: 120’000 – 140’000 GBP
Lot 40127 | 1840 1d black pl.4 in horizontal strip of 7 (AE-AK) with single (AD) on cover from Stratford-Stone
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.4 in horizontal strip of 7 (AE-AK) with single (AD) on cover from Stoney Stratford (Buckinghamshire) SP 24 1840 to Newport Pagnell tied…
Estimation: 6’500 – 7’500 GBP
Lot 40128 | 1840 1d black pl.4 on entire from London to Midhurst, Sussex, bearing eight singles
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.4, eight singles (mostly 2 to 3 margin with some degree of overlapping) on entire from London to Midhurst, Sussex, tied by red MCs, backstamped…
Estimation: 3’000 – 3’400 GBP
Lot 40129 | 1840 1d black pl.4 BA-IA, vertical strip of eight tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on 1840 (Sep 9) entire to Plymouth
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.4 BA-IA, vertical strip of eight (« DA » showing double letter « D ») with good to very large margins on all sides and showing portions of…
Estimation: 44’000 – 48’000 GBP
Lot 40130 | 1840 1d black pl.4 DK with four margins and neat black
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.4 DK with four margins and neat black MC, fine.
Estimation: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 40131 | 1840 1d black Pl.4 EG with good even margins and neat brownish-red MC
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.4 EG with good even margins and neat brownish-red MC, a fine example.
Estimation: 80 – 100 GBP
Lot 40132 | 1840 1d Black pl.4 HD/IE mint block of four
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d Black pl.4 HD/IE mint block of four, small to large margins, original gum, creasing and a few small thins or other minor faults, an attractive…
Estimation: 27’000 – 29’000 GBP
Lot 40133 | 1840 1d black pl.4 IA-IL, the magnificent complete mint horizontal row of twelve
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.4 IA-IL, the magnificent complete horizontal row of twelve with large margins all round (touched in only two places), large part original…
Estimation: 65’000 – 75’000 GBP
Lot 40134 | 1840 (Jul 17) entire from London to Saxmundham with 1840 1d black pl.4 KH
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 (Jul 17) entire from London to Saxmundham with 1840 1d black pl.4 KH with clear to large margins tied by vivid red MC, with »JY 17 1840 » bs, a clean…
Estimation: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 40135 | 1840 (Jul 7) part entire with 1840 1d black and manuscript « will the letter carrier please notice the delivery of this letter »
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 (Jul 7) part entire letter used locally in Gloucester, bearing 1840 1d black pl.4 NH, placed sideways (contrary to regulations) with very close to…
Estimation: 750 – 850 GBP
Lot 40136 | 1840 1d black pl.4 SB-SK horizontal strip of 10 on cover from Taunton
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.4 SB-SK horizontal strip of 10 on cover from Taunton (Somerset) to South
Molton (Devon), tied by 10 strikes of a red MC, generally good…
Estimation: 15’000 – 17’000 GBP
Lot 40137 | 1840 1d black pl.4 PA/QF used block of twelve
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.4 PA/QF used block of twelve with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by crisp strikes of the red Maltese cross, showing double…
Estimation: 60’000 – 70’000 GBP
Lot 40138 | 1841 (Mar 19) entire letter (reduced) from Hitchin to the Cape of Good Hope, bearing 1840 1d black pl. 5
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1841 (Mar 19) entire letter (reduced) from Hitchin to the Cape of Good Hope, bearing 1840 1d black pl. 5 AK (defective), paying the inland postage, rated…
Estimation: 3’800 – 4’200 GBP
Lot 40139 | 1841 (6 Feb) entire letter to Shropshire endorsed « No 257 Registered Letter » bearing four 1840 1d. blacks
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1841 (6 Feb) entire letter to Shropshire endorsed « No 257 Registered Letter » bearing four 1840 1d. blacks pl.5 BB CA, CC and EF, neatly cancelled by red…
Estimation: 18’000 – 20’000 GBP
Lot 40140 | 1840 1d black pl.5 DF/EG mint block of four
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.5 DF/EG mint block of four, just touched by E of EG otherwise fine to good margins, large part original gum with some light gum creasing;…
Estimation: 36’000 – 40’000 GBP
Lot 40141 | 1841 (May 21) Post Magazine entire (no.8, Sep 12) sent from Angel Brewery in London to Portsmouth
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1841 (May 21) Post Magazine entire (no.8, Sep 12) sent from Angel Brewery in London (who have an advert in the magazine as well) to Portsmouth, with 1840…
Estimation: 1’100 – 1’300 GBP
Lot 40142 | 1840 1d black pl.5 ID, mint with large part original gum
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.5 ID, mint with large part original gum (toned), good margins all round; small tear in margin at upper left, not affecting the fine appearance….
Estimation: 2’200 – 2’600 GBP
Lot 40143 | 1840 1d black pl.5 IL/JL, mint right sheet marginal vertical pair showing partial marginal inscription
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.5 IL/JL, mint right sheet marginal vertical pair showing partial marginal inscription « … the Labels ABOVE the Adrefs and tow… », good…
Estimation: 5’000 – 7’000 GBP
Lot 40144 | 1840 1d. black, Pl. 5, JJ, Unused with large part original
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d. black, Pl. 5, JJ, Unused with large part original gum, good margins all round; fine. Cert Mike Jackson (2021).
Estimation: 2’600 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 40145 | 1842 (Feb 23) cover from Leeds to Nottingham with extremely rare fraudulently re-used 1840 1d black
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1842 (Feb 23) cover from Leeds to Nottingham with extremely rare fraudulently re-used 1840 1d black KJ pl.5, fine to large margins, previously cancelled…
Estimation: 6’000 – 10’000 GBP
Lot 40146 | 1840 1d black pl.5 LG-LL mint horizontal strip of six from the right of the sheet showing part marginal inscription
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.5 LG-LL mint horizontal right marginal strip of six showing part marginal inscription « SIDE of the Letter » with good margins on other…
Estimation: 40’000 – 44’000 GBP
Lot 40147 | 1840 1d. black, Pl.5, MA-MJ horizontal strip of 10 on entire from Dublin to Liverpool
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.5 MA-MJ horizontal strip of 10 on entire
from Dublin to Liverpool, tied red MCs, margins just touched in places along
top (where there…
Estimation: 15’000 – 17’000 GBP
Lot 40148 | 1841 1d. red « Black » pl. 5, NG-PL, A superb mint marginal inscriptional block of 18
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1841 1d red pl.5 NG/PL, from the « black » plates, a superb mint marginal inscriptional block of 18 from the right of the sheet with full deckle edge, showing…
Estimation: 18’000 – 20’000 GBP
Lot 40149 | 1840 1d black pl.6 TF with three margins on entire, redirected with further 1d black pl.5
Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11
1840 1d black pl.6 TF with three margins on entire tied red MC from
Manchester to London, then re-directed to Dulwich with additional 1d black (RI)
Pl.5,…
Estimation: 1’500 – 1’700 GBP