| SUDAN |
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561 |
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MISCELLANY: Boxfile containing various covers & cards inc. 1897 optd. card ex Wadi Halfa and other stationery, airmail, good 'Camel Postman' frankings, substantial post-WWII commercial & official mail etc. Also a complete special issue of the 'Illustrated London News' (1884) featuring the war in Sudan. (Qty). |
£80 |
|
562 |
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COVER MISCELLANY c1890-1960: Boxfile containing covers written up on leaves inc. stationery, registered mail, paquebot, railway, underpaid, redirected etc. ftrom a good variety of POs inc. village agencies. (83 items). |
£120 |
|
563 |
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THREE VOLUME COLLECTION with much of merit inc. 1897 set mint & used, 1898-1902 to 10pi mint & used, 1902-21 to 10pi mint, 1927-42 to 20pi mint, 1935 Gordon set mint & used, a good range of Airmail adhesives inc. the elusive 1935 surcharge set used, 1941 Palm Trees to 20pi mint & used, 1948-51 to 50pi mint & used, 1951 "Shaduf" imperforate vertical pair with name & value tablets blank, 1951 to 50pt mint & used, a good range of "Back of the Book" issues inc. Officials & Army Service, sundry covers, etc. (Qty.). |
£500 |
|
564 |
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ALBUM containing the interesting early to modern mint & used (many covers noted) collection. A good lot with much of merit including a useful range of opts. on Egypt, 1935 Gordon set mint & used on long cover, a good selection of Gordon Air mail issues, extensive later ranges to 1984 and a useful section of "Back of the Book" material. (Many 100's). |
£150 |
|
565 |
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STOCKBOOK containing the extensive duplicated accumulation of Large & Small Arab Postman issues (plus a few others) collected for postmark interest. A good little lot for the specialist. (Few 100's). |
£75 |
|
566 |
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1897-1965 Comprehensive, mainly fine used collection in Lindner album with study of 1897 opt. types inc. inverted, 'Camel Postman' sets to 10p (1903 inverted opt. noted), airs inc. 1931-37 both perfs.,1935 Gordon set mint, officials inc. scarce Army issues with 1906 10p (both wmks) and 1912 'AS' perfin set etc. Fine lot with many elusive stamps; high catalogue value. (Qty). |
£400 |
|
567 |
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MILITARY MAIL, 1897-98: 1898 soldier's E (pencil address, creased & worn) to UK ex Cameron Highlanders, endorsed 'Nile Expeditionary Force' & countersigned by officer, 5m 'SOUDAN' opt.stamp & Halfa c.d.s.; also a fine chromo-litho PPC with 1m (3) opt. franking & Wadi-Halfa Camp c.d.s. and part of ann officer's letter on '1st Battalion Egyptian Army' notepaper with mention of Churchill (W.S.?) & irreverent rhyme about Princess Louise! (3 items). |
£100 |
|
568 |
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MILITARY & CENSORED MAIL, 1915-55: Selection of covers & cards with civilan & military censorship inc. 1915-17 pair of cards with triangulaer h.s. (weak), WWII covers inc. RAF crown in circle censors, 1941 OSGS env. with official franking censored on arrival (India), FPO 549 stamped air cover to UK, unusual fine 'Commercial Papers' E. to Paris with fine Sudan triangle etc. (17 items). |
£100 |
|
569 |
|
MILITARY - WWII CENSORED MAIL: Album of military & civilian censored covers inc. FPO, IFPO, RAF, reg'd, airmail etc. with good variety of censor tapes inc. Sudan green numbered examples, numbered triangles, boxed 'NOT OPENED BY/CENSOR' etc. Good lot for development. (60 items). |
£140 |
|
570 |
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POST OFFICES c1900-60: Study of c.d.s. postmarks on piece, arranged alphabetically, well annotated with a fine range of small POs & agencies represented inc. some elusive offices. Scope for development: inspection recommended. (Qty). |
£100 |
| SYRIA |
|
571 |
|
BOXFILE containing the interesting accumulation of stamps & covers on leaves, in pocketbooks, on stockcards, on cover, etc. A little untidy but well worth inspection. (Qty.). |
£100 |
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO |
| ** |
572 |
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MISCELLANY of postal stationery covers & cards inc. 1940 6c blue reg. envelope uprated with 3c defin. addressed to British Guiana, similar 1939 envelope addressed to London, 1951 6c blue reg, envelope uprated with 5c adhesive addressed to London, 1942 1c green postal stationery card uprated with 1c defin., five QEII 15c blue reg. envelopes uprated with various adhesives, etc. (17). |
£120 |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
|
573 |
|
MISSISSIPPI RIVER STEAMER COVERS: 1851 (25 Aug.) EL from Bayou Sara to New Orleans franked with 3c rose (two margins) tied by large and mainly fine red oval "STEAMER/BRILLIANT" cachet, pair of 1836/7 pre-stamp covers bearing different red s/l "STEAM" marks, one carried on the Mississippi ex Natchez to Louisville & the other from Richmond (Va.) to Norfolk, and a print of Richmond. (4 items). |
£180 |
| CARTONS AND BOXES |
|
574 |
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TWO CARTONS containing the extensive collection/accumulation in various albums & stockbooks. Much ordinary material noted but a fair amount of useful items are evident. Well worth careful inspection. (Qty.). |
£100 |
|
575 |
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TWO CARTONS containing the extensive accumulation of covers - largely GB QEII period FDC's but with a few Commonwealth items noted. (Approx. 350). |
£75 |
|
576 |
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LARGE CARTON containing the extensive collection of stamps & FDC's. (Qty.). |
£100 |
|
577 |
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CARTON with the untidy assembly of covers, pieces and adhesives mostly being perforated 1d reds having a a wide range of cancellations, inc. London Chief and Inland office types, duplex, c.d.s. and a few Scottish locals. (Qty.). |
£260 |
|
578 |
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CARTON with the accumulation of cover, pieces and adhesives with a wide range of cancellation and handstamps, inc. postage dues, London numerals and duplex types. (Qty.). |
£160 |
|
579 |
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CARTON containing the mint & used collection in four albums, a cover album and a stockbook. No mint "Face" value included. (Qty.). |
£100 |
|
580 |
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CARTON containing the extensive accumulation including much modern GB commercial & philatelic mail with something of an emphasis on York and environs. (Large Qty.). |
£75 |
| ALBUMS AND STOCKBOOKS |
|
581 |
|
ALBUM with the used QV to QEII collection inc. 1840 1d plates 1a to 10 plus an additional unpltaed example, 1840 2d (3), 1841 1d plates to plate 159 inc plates 1b to to 41 complete, 1d plate numbers to 225 (damaged corner), 1855-57 4d to 1/-, 1862 values to 1/-, MC Wmk. 5/- rose (rounded corner), 1882 £5 orange with faked blueing (soiled but a good space filer), 1867-80 to 2/-, 1873 values to 1/-, 1884 Crowns Wmk £1 , IB (heavily cancelled and repaired), 1887-1900 ‡d to1/-, 1902-11 values to 5/-, 1911-12 Downey Head issues,. 1934 re-engraved set and various QEII pre-decimal issues. Very mixed condition. High catalogue value. (Qty.). |
£1000 |
|
582 |
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ALBUM with the used QV to QEII collection inc. 1840 1d & 2d, 1d plates to 224, 1847-54 1/- to 6d with faults, 1867 Maltese Cross Wmk. 5/- BC, 1882-83 Anchor Wmk. 5/-, 10/- perfin and £1, 1880-83 ‡d to 5d, 1883-84 1&Mac189;d to 1/-, 1883-84 2/6d to 10/-, 1884 Crowns £1 FA, 1891 £1 QC, 1887-1900 &Mac189;d to 1/-, 1902-13 &Mac189;d to £1, 1918 2/6d to 10/-, 1929 PUC &Mac189;d to £1 later issues and a few officials and postage dues. Mixed condition but some fine examples are included. (Qty.). Photo Photo 2 Photo 3 |
£750 |
|
583 |
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ALBUM with the QV to KGVI mint and used collection inc used 1840 1d x 2, 1847-54 embossed trio, surface-printed issues to £1, 1902-10 £1 and Sea horses to 10/-. The mounted mint mainly comprises a good range of KGVI and postage dues. Mixed condition. (Qty.). |
£550 |
|
584 |
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ALBUM containing the early to modern mint & used collection including a little postal history, useful Line-engraved inc. six defective 1d blacks (one on EL ex Liverpool to Dundee), Surface-printed with values to 10/- blue (faults but presentable), useful KEVII-KGVI and extensive later ranges inc. Regionals & Channel Islands. (Qty.). |
£300 |
|
585 |
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ALBUM containing the QV-QEII used collection from 1840 1d (3) & 2d (all cut into to some degree), useful later Line-engraved and Surface-printed ranges and a representative selection of the "Four Kings" including sundry high values. (Few 100's). |
£200 |
|
586 |
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STOCKBOOOK containing the extensive QV duplicated ranges with good representations of Line-engraved & Surface-printed issues. Mixed condition but high overall Catalogue value. (Many 100's). |
£150 |
|
587 |
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STOCKBOOK containing an extensive duplicated accumulation of "Four Kings" material with shade & watermark interest. Largely used but with a little mint in evidence. (Very many 100's). |
£120 |
|
588 |
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STOCKBOOK containing a mint (latterly unmounted) accumulation inc. KGV with 1924 Wembley pair x 5 and Silver Jubilee selection inc. 1d stamp ex booklet pane, pairs & blocks and KGVI in pairs & strips but real strength in early QEII commemoratives inc. pairs, strips & blocks of up to eleven. Condition mainly fine. (Several 100's). |
£100 |
|
589 |
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ALBUM containing the early to middle period mint & used collection from a fair 1d black onwards. (Qty.). |
£75 |
| SMALLER COLLECTIONS |
|
590 |
|
MISCELLANY comprising 1870 ‡d plates 1 to 20 (except for plate 9) inc. two duplicates, all used and some on small pieces. Also 1883/4 2‡d lilac (SG.190) in a complete used re-construction; mainly fine despite some foxing. (257). |
£100 |
| POSTAL REFORMS |
|
591 |
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UNIFORM 4d POSTAGE - 2d-RATE LETTER WRITTEN ON THE FIRST DAY; 5 Dec. 1839 EL, clearly dated from "Church House, Gosport" on the First Day of Uniform 4d Postage (young son's letter home to mother), with a mostly fine "GOSPORT/DE 6/1839" c.d.s. (the Second Day) on the top flap, charged "2" to Fareham, being a journey of less than 15 miles and not therefore subject to the new 4d rate. Rare thus. Photo plate 14B |
£120 |
| MULREADY STATIONERY |
|
592 |
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AN UNUSED BLOCK OF SIX FROM FORME 2: An unused block of six letter sheets from forme 2 comprising Stereos A16, A21, A24, A23, A22 & A18. Some folds and other faults. |
£300 |
|
593 |
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1d letter sheet used from Shifnal to Wolverhampton cancelled with an overinked black MC giving the appearance of a solid centre, "SHIFFNAL" c.d.s. alongside. The Stereo number has been removed duriing opening. Photo plate 14B |
£140 |
|
594 |
|
1d letter sheet with covered Stereo number used from Richmond to Darlington, crisply cancelled in red.Stereo A10 with m/s "O.H.M.S. used from Andover to Winchester, cancelled with 1844 numeral. Also a fron & part back to Ireland with red MC annd framed "PRINCES ST" cancellations. Some faults. |
£120 |
|
595 |
|
!d letter sheet Stereo A1, 1d envelope Stereo A181, 2d letter sheet Stereos a90 & a94 and 2d envelope Stereos a198 and a202. All unused, some soiling but collectable examples. |
£140 |
|
596 |
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1d letter sheet Stereo A25 used from Manchester to London with red MC clear of Britannia cancellation. A little soiled. |
£100 |
|
597 |
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LATE USE OF THE 1D LETTER SHEET: 1d letter sheet Stereo A65 used from Folkestone to london cancelled with two part strikes of the 11 May 1866 Folkestone duplex, m/s "2" crossed out as it was added in error by the P.O. at lower left. Small portion of one flap removed on opening. Photo |
£240 |
|
598 |
|
1d letter sheet, Stereo A66 used from Troutbeck Bridge to Wimbledon cancelled with a fine "411" (Kendal) numeral. Neatly repaired tears at top but a nice item. Photo plate 16 |
£120 |
|
599 |
|
1d envelope Stereo A145 used from Bakewell to Rye cancelled with a pale red MC and "BAKEWELL" c.d.s. Photo plate 16 |
£140 |
|
600 |
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1D ENVELOPE TO LEATHERHEAD FORWARDED TO FIFE WITH AN 1840 1D: 1d envelope Stereo A149 used from London to Leatherhaead and forwarded with a four margined 1840 1d plate 2 GJ to Fife. The 1d has been stuck over the original red MC and has itself been cancelled in red. A small portion of the reverse is missing due to the removal of the wax seal. A very presentable item. RPS Cert. of genuiness (Jan 2004). The cover also has a BPA Cert (Sept. 2003) stating "is a faked copver -- the 1d black is not the original forwarding franking". Offered "as is". Photo |
£800 |
|
601 |
|
1d envelope, Stereo A172 used from London to Ramsgate, cancelled with a fine black MC just clear of Britannia. Photo plate 16 |
£100 |
|
602 |
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LATE USE OF 2D ENVELOPE: 2d envelope Stereo a208 used to London cancelled with "SW/4 in oval of bars and 17 May 1860 "MALVERN" c.d.s. A little damaged on reverse. Photo |
£300 |
| LINE-ENGRAVED COLLECTIONS |
|
603 |
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STOCKBOOK with the used collection inc. 1840 1d blacks x 6 two with black MC cancellations, 1841-54 1d reds x 39 inc. eight with MC cancellations, two with blue numerals and two pairs, perforated 1d reds inc. LC14 plate R17 mint block of four and plate numbers to 217 with nine mint examples. Well above average quality. (100). |
£400 |
|
604 |
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MISCELLANY: An interesting selection of perforated 1d reds with examples on blued and white paper represented, inc. OUS underprints 4), 1d plates to 224, plate 130 mint block of four and ‡d plate 14 mint vertical strip of four. Some cancellation interest. (Small Qty.). |
£150 |
|
605 |
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MISCELLANY: Untidy used accumulation (mainly imperf/perf. 1d reds with some on cover or piece) inc. LC14 1d block of four (damaged) tied to a piece by the "75" roller of Birmingham, cut into 1841 1d with central "8" in MC used on cover to Dewsbury plus a range of numeral cancellations. Mixed condition. (Qty). |
£120 |
|
606 |
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MISCELLANY: Small used selection inc. 1 poor 1d black, 1841 1d reds cancelled 1 to 12 in MC, good strikes but adhesives with faults, strips of four x 8 and a block of four. Generally fair only. (100+). |
£100 |
|
607 |
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MISCELLANY: Used selection inc. 1840 1d x 2, 1841 1d x 10 with three on covers, LC14 2d plate 5, LC14 1d (creased) on env. with fine Madeleine Smith duplex, 1d plates to 224 and ‡d plates x 8. Very mixed condition. (75+). |
£100 |
| 1840 1D BLACKS. |
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The 1840 1d blacks are arranged in plate order and cancelled in red unless otherwise stated.. |
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| 1840 1D BLACKS |
|
608 |
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Plate 1a, JJ worn plate with black MC, LC on piece with crisp red MC & smudged blue Penny Post cancellation. GA with central orange MC, HG (heavy crease) with Scottish type 3 MC cancellation, and JA worn impression and blind "A" with watery double lined MC (possibly Stonehaven). Mostly good three or four margined examples. |
£300 |
|
609 |
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Plate 1a, PG three wide margins, touched at top tied by a superb MC to 16th May 1840 EL from Balby to Rothetrham with 18th May c.d.s. The adhesive is placed at the lower left of the cover, it is soiled and damaged. Photo plate 14B |
£100 |
|
610 |
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Plate 1b, AK, BF used on EL from Manchester, CH (poor), JC, LB and OL (inverted watermark). Three or four margined examples. Some faults. |
£120 |
|
611 |
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Plate 1b, JI re-entry, and plate 2 PB recut letter squares. |
£100 |
|
612 |
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Plate 1b, JB cancelled with two part strikes of a ruby MC and QK. Good to wide margins. |
£100 |
|
613 |
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Plate 1b, GK re-entry, with central black MC. Fine. |
£80 |
|
614 |
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Plate 1b, AE double E, KF and RB, all cancelled in black. Three and four margined examples with faults. |
£80 |
|
615 |
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Plate 1b, GC re-entry. Good to wide margins. Fine. |
£70 |
|
616 |
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PLATE 2 QI ON COVER WITH DISTINCTIVE MC CANCELLATION: Plate 2 QI on E from Manchester to London tied by a good strike of the distinctive Manchester "fishtail" black MC. Three wide margins, shaved at top. The E is sealed by a red wax Anti Corn Law League seal, it is addressed to John Fielden M.P. a disciple of William Cobbett. Photo plate 16 |
£300 |
|
617 |
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Plate 2, EF clear profile, NC and TB with just shaved to huge margins with "abel . 1/- Per Row" part inscription and heavy oily cancellation. PHOTO - see plate no. |
£120 |
|
618 |
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Plate 2, IL used on E from Blackburn to Clitherow dated 29th May 1840, thre wide margins. The cover is creased and soiled. |
£120 |
|
619 |
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Plate 2, SL slightly worn impression, even margins, short vertical crease at foot, plate 7 FB good margins, horizontal crease, cancelled in black. |
£100 |
|
620 |
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Plate 2, DG double D and GH, neatly cancelled four margined examples. |
£100 |
|
621 |
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Plate 2, IG tied by a very fine experimental black MC to a front and small portion of back dated 12 Oct 1840, used within London. The recipient has written accross the address panel. Photo plate 16 |
£100 |
|
622 |
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Plate 2, RF close to wide margins with red MC and black "CROSS" of Charring Cross cancellations. LH with black plus red MC cancellations, cut into at foot. |
£100 |
|
623 |
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Plate 2, CE, GE (poor), HJ, ME (double M), NK, NJ on piece, heavy crease and TD. Poor to good only. |
£80 |
|
624 |
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Plate 2, BG, good margins. Fine. |
£65 |
|
625 |
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Plate 3, II good to large margins, crisply cancelled with a black MC of Leeds. Photo |
£100 |
|
626 |
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Plate 3, JE tied by black MC to E from Crediton to S. Molton, clear profile, cut into in places. ND-NE a pair, touched to good margins. Some creasing. |
£100 |
|
627 |
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Plate 3, NL close to wide margins, vertical crease, plate 8 KD three good margins, vertical crease. Also a piece bearing plate 10 RB (P converted to R), four margins but corner crease and MC (defected) cancelled in black. |
£70 |
|
628 |
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Plate 3, JL faint red MC and part Penny Post cancellation. Good margins. |
£60 |
|
629 |
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Plate 4, CH, IG, LG and on piece SI with smudged Scottish numeral cancellation. three/four margined examples with faults. |
£240 |
|
630 |
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Plate 4, CI with part deep violet brown MC cancellation leaving profile clear. Good to wide margins, tiny corner crease. Photo |
£100 |
|
631 |
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Plate 4, ED clear profile, used on part E from London to Edinburgh, GK, NI cancelled in black and PA (repaired). Three or four margined examples with faults.
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£100 |
|
632 |
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Plate 4, OC, four margins. Fine. |
£65 |
|
633 |
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Plate 5, AC cancelled with a part sytrike of the distinctive Plymouth MC, just touched at foot. CG wide margins, lightly cancelled. |
£120 |
|
634 |
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Plate 5, BH and LL. Fine. Photo |
£120 |
|
635 |
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Plate 5, BF, BJ cancelled in black, DG, KE cancelled in black and HF. three and four margined examples with faults. |
£100 |
|
636 |
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Plate 6, FG with black MC cancellation, close to good margins. GH on piece with red MC and "PAID" tomstone cancellation, cut into at foot. OK good margins, cancelled in black. |
£120 |
|
637 |
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Plate 6, HH, HJ, ML and QK. three or four margined examples with black MC cancellations. Some small faults but presentable examples. |
£100 |
|
638 |
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Plate 6, KK and MH. Good four margined examples. |
£100 |
|
639 |
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Plate 6, BE, DA, DK, EC and RE. Three and four margined examples. some faults. |
£80 |
|
640 |
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Plate 6, LC with cental oily MC cancellation. Fine. |
£65 |
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