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LIVERPOOL - 1850 DATED ''AMERICA'' OVAL DATE STAMP: Ragged env. ex US with various rate h.s. and fine strike of the scarce oval ''AMERICA'' d.s. on reverse. Also the scarce Liverpool ''Px L'' h.s. - various types struck on 18 ELs (4 with stamps removed) - most are good to v.fine examples. (9 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£90 |
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602 |
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MANCHESTER: 1720 (22 Oct.) Cover to Westminster with v.fine strike of the very scarce s/l ''MAN/CHESTER'' [M7] alongside ''26/OC'' Bishop Mark; filing crease & slight splitting away from marks. [Ex Willcocks]. PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£100 |
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603 |
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OLDHAM: 1812-19 Trio of covers all showing Manchester mileage d.s. and the special ''No.2'' types of Oldham inc. the scarce straight-line mark [W327] - underinked impressions on 1812-14 covers - and a mainly fine strike of the ornamental - framed mark [W331] on 1819 cover to London. Some cover faults but elusive material. (3 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£60 |
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604 |
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WIGAN: 1803 (26 Dec.) EL to Rochdale with Wigan mileage mark and a clear "PAID" strike in red (presumably struck at Wigan - unlisted by Willcocks) subsequently crossed through in black ink when it was realised that the EL had been posted unpaid. An intriguing and most unusual item. PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£200 |
| LEICESTERSHIRE |
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605 |
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MOUNTSORREL: 1838-45 Trio of covers (one ex Rothley) all with v.fine strikes of the scarce, distinctive double-ring MOUNTSORREL h.s. in red-brown or black [W165], two with Loughborough c.d.s. in red or black ; one refers to ''Davenport's Trial'' at the King's Head, Loughborough in June 1841.[Ex Willcocks]. |
£40 |
| LINCOLNSHIRE |
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606 |
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CAISTOR: 1833 Cover to Boston with a v.good strike of the scarce distinctive circular Caistor mileage h.s. [W196] and 8d postage charge. Filing creases clear of mark. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£40 |
| NORFOLK |
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607 |
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1604-1632 Selection of early letters, some to Sir Bassingborne Gawdy at Harling inc. items from ''Narberow'' (Narburgh) & Riddlesworth and another (1610) to Redgrave (Suffolk) signed by him. Also an EL (1632) from Besthorpe to West Harling. Condition generally fine, an interesting lot of early material. (5 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£120 |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
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608 |
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NORTHAMPTON: c1740 Wrapper addressed to ''the Bible & Sun in Little Wild Street...London'' with fine, greenish strike of the very scarce 28mm N/HAMPTON [W119]. Torn flap. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£40 |
| NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
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609 |
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1717-89 Group of ELs inc. 1717 to London ex Strelley, 1789 'Free' ex Langold to Daventry with fine scarce WORK/SOP 147 [W297] and two ELs , from Shelford & Newton respectively, with partly fine strikes of the s/l BINGHAM & its 32mm s/l d.s. [W14 & 16]. An interesting group. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£80 |
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610 |
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NOTTINGHAM: 1898 Returned Letter Branch OHMS envs. (different sizes - Nos. 28 & 30, both with printed text on the back) addressed to the Inland revenue Office at Uttoxeter with duplex h.s. of 3 Jan. 1898 and rare printed boxed ''_d/POSTAGE/DUE FOR/RETURN/TO/SENDER'' (different types). some loss of flap on the larger item. (2 covers). |
£60 |
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611 |
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RETFORD: 1858-1925 Original family correspondence, mostly 19th Century, many envelopes postmarked with Retford duplex or squared circle marks and most containing original letters, invitations, many funeral cards etc. inc. fine 1913 ''ORDALL'' rubber c.d.s., an invitation to meet Prince Albert Victor, a Louis Wain type cat Christmas card, 1882 schoolboy letter on Eton College notepaper, patent Book Post wrapper, photographs etc. Also several items with Yorkshire postmarks, v.fine 1888 ''LINCOLN-TENDER'' c.d.s., some foreign items, small quantity of loose stamps (1d reds, KEVII Cyprus), Royal crests etc. A fascinating, untouched lot giving a glimpse of 19th Century Nottinghamshire life. (Large Qty.) |
£100 |
| SOMERSET |
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612 |
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1787-1807 Pair of ELs inc. 1787 EL to Blandford (Dorset) with fine, slightly smudged strike of the scarce first type mileage 115 CASTLE / CARY [W317] and an 1807 EL to London with fine LANGPORT / 140 plus SOMERTON / 135 on reverse (displays well) with fine red Inspector's Crown h.s. and mystery black L. . Interesting. (2 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£75 |
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613 |
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HARDINGTON: 1640 EL from Hardington (3_ miles from Frome)"To my hond. friend Mr. Thomas Smyth at his house at (Long) Ashton", additionally endorsed "with speed". Small faults but very presentable for its age. |
£85 |
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614 |
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LONG ASHTON: 1641 EL (with very lengthy contents) sent by private carrier from Long Ashton to Master Thomas Smyth. PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£100 |
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615 |
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NETHER LIPPIATT: 1680 (12 March) EL from Henry Winslowe at Nether Lipiatt, near Frome, to N. Crawley (Bucks); an early, privately-carried cross country letter. Filing creases, otherwise fine. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£50 |
| STAFFORDSHIRE |
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616 |
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LEEK: 1818 EL to Derby with fine strike of the scarce boxed ''LEEK/154'' [ST257] plus a similar strike on an undated wrapper to Huddersfield; also an 1803 wrapper with a v.good strike of the scarce ''UNDER/LINE/NEWCASTLE'' mark [ST419]. Fine. (3 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£60 |
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617 |
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NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME: 1761 Pair of covers to London with fine strikes of the scarce ''NEWCASTLE/UR. LYNE'' h.s. and fine Bishop Marks (''11/SE'' & ''5/DE'') alongside; the writer declares ''I have sent by mr Henry Hills wagon of Liverpool which will be at the Ax in Aldermansbury on Wednesday a paper parcel directed to you to bee left at mr Rolls Coffee house Chancery Lane...'' . Filling creases away from he marks. (2 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£75 |
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618 |
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NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME: 1820 - 38 Group of covers from Delph, Hanley & Lane End with mainly very good strikes of the scarce ''Newcastle /5th Clause Post'' in boxed & unboxed types [ST464, 466,472] inc. 1820 EL to Edinburgh with fine s/l red ''TOO LATE'', 1828 with crowned ''FREE'' etc. Mixed condition. (7 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£100 |
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619 |
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SHIFNAL: 1840 (28 Dec.) EL to Trentham Hall bearing 1d black x 2, one with vertical filing crease, the other cut into at base. |
£100 |
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620 |
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SHIFNAL: 1841 EL from Shifnal to Trentham Hall bearing 1d black x 2, one with vertical filing crease. |
£100 |
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621 |
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TIPTON: 1655 (25 June) EL from Tipton Castle to London, opening ''I am willing to take the advantage of this gentlemans cominge to London to present two or three lines to your hand...''; despite creasing and small corner loss, a scarce example of Commonwealth period mail. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£75 |
| SURREY |
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622 |
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KINGSTON-ON-THAMES: 1771 EL from Coombe to London with fine 26mm. "KING/STON" (W444) - first recorded year of use. Also 1786 EL with v. good first type mileage mark "18KINGSTON/ON THAM" (W448). Scarce marks. (2). |
£42 |
| WARWICKSHIRE - BIRMINGHAM |
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623 |
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PENNY POSTS, 1819-52: Selection of covers with different Penny Post marks inc. 1834 ''G.O/P.P/UPD'', framed marks of PPs 1 (Brierley Hill - with additional s/l h.s.), 7 (Knowle), 8 (Tipton - with s/l h.s.) & 11 (Wednesbury); also 1846 ''Smethwick/Penny Post'' and a fine 1852 1d pink env. with fine boxed ''ELMDON P.P.''. Marks are mostly v.good to fine - scarce and interesting material. (7 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£100 |
| WARWICKSHIRE |
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624 |
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STRATFORD ON AVON: 1840 (15 Jan.) EL written in shorthand ex ''Grove Park'' to Lady Verney at Claydon (Bucks.) with mainly fine black ''Winslow/Penny Post''' and m/s ''P2''; fine red strike of the scarce large oval ''MISSENT/TO/Stratford Avon'' [WA353]on front and Warwick c.d.s. on reverse. Attractive. PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£85 |
| WILTSHIRE |
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625 |
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SWINDON: 1842 (4 May) ex Wootton Bassett to a solicitor at Cirencester with Swindon double-ring d.s. & red "P/" alongside. Most unusual. |
£50 |
| YORKSHIRE |
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626 |
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BATLEY: 1595 EL from Averay Copley in ''Batlay'' to ''my Very lovynge and most assuryd wyfe Grace Coplay'' concerning family business and a visit to York; dusty with slight wear on fold otherwise a fine early letter. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£80 |
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627 |
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YORK, BLOSSOM STREET: 1892 Two unaddressed 1d Pink p.stat. envs. (different sizes) each cancelled with the Office's bag seal, one with a fine strike of the c.d.s. alongside. Some dust/discoloration but unusual. (2 items). |
£100 |
| GUERNSEY P.H. |
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628 |
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1783 (circa) E sent via Southampton to Guernsey, endorsed by William Seward, a Forwarding Agent in Southampton. |
£75 |
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629 |
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1805 Forwarding Agent Mrs Ann Watson's account with Thomas de Sausmarez for May to July, 1805, together with two of the letters from the list; unusual and very scarce combination. (3 items). |
£100 |
| SCOTTISH MAINLAND POSTAL HISTORY |
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630 |
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MISCELLANY inc.1840 Edinburgh EL to ''Inspruck'', redirected to Crete with ''Engelland/over Rotterdam'' transit, 1878 env addressed to Jamberoo, N.S.W. franked with QV 6d grey cancelled by Edinburgh duplex and a collection of Edinburgh & Carlisle Sorting Tender c.d.s. marks on covers, 1859-73 (20) inc. the scarce ''WM/EDINR. 2'' c.d.s. and a fine variety of other marks. (22 covers). |
£100 |
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631 |
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EDINBURGH: 1682 (11 Oct.) & 1693 (1 Aug.) pair of ELs to Rotterdam with London Bishop Marks of 17 Nov. & 7 Aug. respectively. Note: The Edinburgh oval Bishop Mark was introduced in August 1693 so this EL is a late usage of a London Bishop Mark on a cover emanating from Edinburgh. (2). |
£140 |
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632 |
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EDINBURGH: 1691 (6 June) EL to the Earl of Tweeddale ''at his Lodgings in the first house on the Left hande in Dover Street Pickadely London''; the 5d charge has been deleted and replaced by ''10'', being authorised by a v. fine upright strike of the scarce small Inspector's Crown h.s. Edge fraying and a tear which extends into the address panel. Interesting contents refer to ''the apprehension we had of ane invasion growing dayly less'' & ''some account of the election of Bailly Moore...'' [Ex Willcocks]. |
£100 |
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633 |
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EDINBURGH: 1832 EL ex Jamaica to Edinburgh, backstamped "KINGSTON", rated "2/3" in m/s and with a fine strike of the green boxed additional half mark. PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£75 |
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634 |
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GLASGOW N.P.B.: 1879 pictorial headed invoice from paint, etc., manufacturer franked with _d pl. 19 (fine) cancelled by a superb strike of the fancy oval d.s. of the Glasgow N.P.B. Also an 1886 env. (faults) to Tasmania and forwarded to Sydney franked with a 6d green cancelled by Charing Cross squared circle. (2). |
£70 |
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635 |
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LEITH: 1859 Wrapper to Cadiz franked with 1858 2d (pl.7) x 3 each cancelled by a fine strike of the Leith duplex; also an 1836 EL to Edinburgh at 4/4_d rate with mainly fine strike of the boxed LERWICK / 778 - E . (2 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£40 |
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636 |
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POSTAGE DUE MARKS: 1840-1950 Group of covers with a fine range of marks inc. superb handstruck ''2'' of Stonehaven on 1840 EL to Montrose, 1852 Inverary ''2" plus various other marks on KGVI covers. (8 items). PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£75 |
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637 |
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MAP: 1830 map of the circulation of letters in Scotland (corrected to January 1830) drawn by A.Arrowsmith at the behest of the House of Commons and printed by Luke Hansard & Sons. A few faults but a very interesting map which would display well. |
£75 |
| WELSH POSTAL HISTORY |
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638 |
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HOLYHEAD SHIP LETTER: 1826 EL from Mexico to London, rated "5/" in m/s and with a goodish strike of the boxed step-type "HOLYHEAD/SHIP LETTER" in black. Horizontal crease clear of ship letter mark & flap cut & rejoined.. |
£75 |
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639 |
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PEMBROKE - RARE ''FIFTH CLAUSE POST'': 1834 EL ex ''Pater'' [Pembroke Dock] with partly fine strike of the rare boxed ''Pembroke/5th Clause Post'' h.s.; also an undated part address panel with a similar quality strike of the boxed ''Llaugharne/5th Clause Post'' h.s. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£75 |
| IRISH POSTAL HISTORY - PRE 1922 |
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640 |
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BALLYHAISE: 1830 Cover to Dublin endorsed ''Money Letter paid'' &''1/2'' in red, with a fine strike of the scarce two-line red ''BALLYHAISE/RECEIVING HOUSE'' on reverse. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£50 |
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641 |
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BALLYHAISE: 1831 Paid EL to Dublin with a fine, if oily, strike of the scarce two-line ''BALLYHAISE/RECEIVING HOUSE'' on reverse. Stained crease away from mark. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£40 |
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642 |
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DUBLIN - RARE CIVIL WAR LETTER: 1648 (18 April) EL from Colonel Ponsonby in Dublin to a London MP concerning the provisioning of the Parliamentary Army in Ireland, which was suffering from the Government's neglect. Staining but a rare item from this period of Irish history. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£220 |
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643 |
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DUBLIN PENNY POST: c1780 Cover to Black Rock with underinked but very rare ''P.P.PD'' & ''AP.15.M.'' d.s. on flap. Very few examples of the former mark are known. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£70 |
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644 |
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DUBLIN PENNY POST: 1781 Part EL with fine strike of the Penny Post's ''O.19.M.''d.s. and m/s ''1d''; flap endorsed ''this letter should have been opened and returned to the writer to pay the penny postage''. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£60 |
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645 |
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DUBLIN PENNY POST: 1782 EL ex Roundwood, Co.Wicklow, transferred to the Dublin Penny Post for delivery, with unusually clear strike of the scarce s/l ''A.19.M.'' d.s.; slight edge faults & part flap missing but scarce and attractive. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£60 |
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646 |
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DUBLIN PENNY POST: 1801-06 Pair of ELs with mostly good strikes of the ''NO 27 M'' & ''JA 20 M'' date stamps on reverse, the former with fine ''CHURCH HILL'' on front. A good pair. (2 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£50 |
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647 |
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DUBLIN - FREE MAIL: Small group inc. an 1808 redirected front with unusually fine ''Mermaid'' and Crown Free h.s.; also three other examples of the scarce Dublin ''Mermaid'' on EL (2) & wrapper. (4 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£90 |
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648 |
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DUBLIN MAIL TO AUSTRALIA: 1859 Cover addressed to Melbourne and redirected to Wangaratta, with m/s charge ''2/-'' and fine strike of the scarce ''PAID AT/DUBLIN'' c.d.s. and rare oval ''L.C./JAa 9/1860'' of Melbourne; edges slightly grubby. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£40 |
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649 |
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GOREY - POSTMASTER'S ENDORSEMENT: 1822 EL to Dublin with (on reverse) m/s ''Sir, In Consequence of the Mail not arriving in time to open the Bag your letter could not go to Court this morning. Sir Yr Very Hble Servt. C.A.D. PM Gorey.'' Unusual. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£40 |
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650 |
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KELLS: 1778 EL from Kells to Dublin with scarce Dublin "FREE/D" struck in error, overstruck by fancy "GR" Inspector's Crown mark of Dublin. PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£100 |
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651 |
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LONDONDERRY - RARE EARLY LETTER: 1628 EL from Sir Russel Byngley at ''Londonderie'' to Robert Duval at ''Gwissane''; reinforced folds, surface dust etc. but a complete, rare early letter from Ireland. [Ex Willcocks]. |
£150 |
| GREECE |
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652 |
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Modern, mainly unmounted stock on leaves, very fresh, many sets. Clean lot. STC £400. (590). |
£50 |
| GREENLAND |
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653 |
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1945-56 Mint selection on cards with first 1945 set, 1950 to 2k (ex 30o red used) and 1956 60o opts. on 40o & 1Kr bears. Fine. STC nearly £500. |
£80 |
| GRENADA |
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654 |
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1777-79 Pair of EL's (written in French) to London concerning the sale of sugar with mainly fine ''DEAL/SHIP LRE'' [KT1404] or the scarce London ''SHIP.LRE'' h.s. Toned and with filing creases but scarce early letters from the Island. (2 covers). |
£100 |
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655 |
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KGVI/QEII mint collection on leaves with much of merit inc. an extensive range of KGVI defins. to 10/- (16 - some scarcer shades noted) and several later defin. sets to top values. (Few 100's). |
£240 |
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656 |
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1943 10/- Slate blue & bright carmine unmounted mint. SG.163c, Cat. £450. PHOTO – BACK COVER |
£150 |
| HONG KONG |
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657 |
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STOCKBOOK containing the mint & used duplicated accumulation of stamps, 1862-1998, with definitive sets to $50 mint, Miniature Sheets, commemoratives etc. Strength in QEII issues but good representation of earlier material. An ideal lot for the dealer. Catalogue value in excess of £4,000. (Qty). |
£1000 |
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658 |
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Mint collection on leaves inc. KGVI set to $10 less the 1938 $10 but with many additional types inc. 30c yellow olive, $5 (2) & $10, RSW set, FFH corner block of 4 & Red Cross pair in corner blocks of 4. (122). |
£400 |
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659 |
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1866 Front ex Shanghai to Edinburgh bearing 12c pair tied by "B62" cancel. Endorsed "Via Southampton" in m/s. |
£75 |
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660 |
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1917 $5 green & red/green (olive back) opt. "SPECIMEN". Cat. £275. PHOTO – FRONT COVER |
£75 |
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661 |
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1967-92 Range of commercial & philatelic mail showing a wide variety of cancellations, special event pmks., maxi-cards, photographs, etc. Some duplication and mixed condition but a worthwhile lot. (Approx. 100 items). |
£60 |
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662 |
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1991 $1.20 (SG.607a) A fine used horizontal pair with missing pink colour plus normal for comparison. (3). |
£120 |
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663 |
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PRISONER OF WAR MAIL: 1915 (6 Dec.) 1c p.stat/ card (1cm closed tear at top) addressed to a German resident of Shanghai by a German internee - ''P.O.W. 9 / C/O Provost Marshal/Hong Kong''; v.fine strike of a triangular framed ''Letters Prisoners of War/Free under/Convention'' and equally fine large boxed ''PASSED BY/ HONG (crown) KONG/CENSOR''; the reverse bears an attractive colour drawing of a Christmas scene. Very unusual. PHOTO - see plate no. 3 |
£150 |
| HUNGARY |
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664 |
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TWO CARTONS containing a town postmark collection in 9 sparsely-filled albums and a box-file with duplicated stamp issues of the 1950s - 70s housed in packets, good MS, thematics, maxi-cards etc. (Large Qty.) |
£60 |
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665 |
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CARTON containing the extremely extensive mint collection, 1960-93 with a very good degree of completion for the period. A most attractive lot with much thematic appeal. (Qty.). |
£120 |
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666 |
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1871 Postal stationery cards - used / unused study on leaves . Mixed condition. (64 items). |
£50 |
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667 |
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1874-80 CANCELLATION STUDY: Two albums containing the collection of 2kr Postal Stationery cards - interesting shade, card & watermark varieties noted - selected for postmark interest; some duplication but a very wide range of c.d.s. evident, arranged by town. Mainly v.fine. (181 cards). |
£90 |
| ICELAND |
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668 |
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TWENTIETH CENTURY mint collection of better sets and part sets on dealer's stockcards, a fine stock with Zeppelin trio, 1925 set of 5, 1930 Air set of 5, 1931 set of 5, 1950 set, etc. Catalogued several years ago at £1,500. Fine and clean lot. (Small Qty.). |
£240 |
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669 |
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1902-1930 Small selection of better mint defins on cards. With 1902 Christian IX set to 5Kr, Two Kings set to 5Kr perf 12_, 1912 set to 5Kr, Two Kings watermarked set of 7, 1920 Christian X to 5Kr, 1921 opts. set ex 1Kr on 40a and 1931 Christian X to 5Kr (ex 30a), etc. A valuable lot catalogued over £2,000 by SG. (Small Qty.). |
£500 |
| INDIA |
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670 |
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SHOEBOX containing the mainly used, duplicated accumulation of loose QV-KGVI stamps sorted into packets and on stock-cards inc. better items, some States, Pakistan, fiscals etc and a few modern issues. Interesting postmarks and shades noted. (1000s). |
£70 |
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671 |
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ALBUM containing the extensive and valuable KGVI/QEII mint collection inc. 1937 set, 1948 Gandhi set, 1949 set and extensive later issues inc. many multiples. Also a good range of PAKISTAN including KGVI to 25r, first pictorials to 25r, etc. (Few 100's). |
£150 |
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672 |
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MISCELLANY on stock leaves inc. C.E.F., I.E.F., used abroad, Revenues, etc. P.T.S.A. £325. (Small qty.). |
£110 |
| INDIAN FEUDATORY STATES |
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673 |
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BARWANI - BOOKLETS: 1941 SG. SB4 4r. booklet in superb condition. Rare. |
£200 |
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674 |
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BARWANI - BOOKLETS: 1947 SG. SB16 booklet in very fine condition. Usual ink value on front cover. A very rare item. |
£200 |
| IONIAN ISLANDS |
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675 |
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1815-54 Group of local ELs with a variety of ornamental framed d.s. inc. Cefalonia (3 - one Greek), Corfu (2) & Zante plus a fine small blue Corfu c.d.s. on 1846 EL ex Venice. Also an 1815 EL with large double-ring ''ISOLE/IONIE'' & 1854 EL with v.fine blue ornamental c.d.s. of Zakynthos. Mixed condition. An interesting lot. (9 covers). [Ex Willcocks]. |
£80 |