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1521 |
|
ROUTED VIA FRANCE - 3-COLOUR FRANKING FOR THE 10d RATE TO DUNEDIN; Attractive 11 Aug. 1868 env. to "Box 139, Post Office, Auckland, N.Z." routed "via Marseilles" unusually franked by Pl.9 2d Blue + Pl.104 1d Reds (2) +Pl.6 6d mauve all tied by fine "BIRKENHEAD" duplexes. Scarce thus. PHOTO |
£150 |
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1522 |
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DEVON - RARE REGISTERED 3-COLOUR FRANKING COVER TO "RANGITIKEI"; 25 Oct. 1864 env. (flap lost, edge wear and overall dusting) endorsed "Registered" in red and addressed to "Westoe, Rangitikei, N.Z."; franked (for the 6d postage via Southampton + 6d reg. fee) by Pl.9 2d Blue +Small Letters 6d lilac +Pl.71 1d Reds (4; rubbed perfs. along top) all tied by mostly fine "NEWTON ABBOT/567" duplexes and by a fine red London "[Crown]/REGISTERED" mark. Early registered mail to N.Z. such as this is seldom seen. [Ex Martin Willcocks.] PHOTO |
£120 |
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1523 |
|
ROUTED VIA "PANAMA" & "SAN FRANCISCO" - PAIR OF SCOTTISH 6d-RATE COVERS; 1 Dec. 1866 E to Dunedin "Via Panama" franked by Pl.9 2d Blue +Pl.8 4d vermilion tied by v. fine "EDINBURGH/131" Dotted Circle duplexes having a very fine red handstruck "5" mark (5d credit from London PO to the NZ PO ref. the journey from Panama); plus similar 12 Nov. 1872 env. (cleverly repaired at edges) to "Timaru, Otago, NZ" routed "via San Francisco" (the Panama route had ended in 1869) franked by Pl.13 2d Blue +Pl.12 4d vermilion tied by fine "PERTH/280" duplexes. Good pair. (2 covers). PHOTO |
£150 |
| G,B. - CANCELLATIONS |
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1524 |
 |
RARE INTAGLIO BAGSEAL CANCELLATION ON 1d RED 'STARS' ON COVER; 30/31 July 1858 E from "Stranraer" to "Replead" franked by a 1d Red 'stars' only very slightly cancelled by a very light Stranraer rectangular Scottish numeral, and so also tied by a partly fine 2-ring intaglio "ERVIE/[Crown]/P.O" Bagseal Impression, having a second very fine (for this) strike nicely placed on the top flap. Ervie is a small village about 6 miles north of Stranraer and presumably its Receiving House was responsible for delivering the letter to this address, and felt that the stamp needed further cancellation. Very few Line Engraved covers of any kind have been recorded with Intaglio Bagseal marks of any kind. Very rare Exhibition Item. [Ex Binnie.] PHOTO |
£500 |
| G.B. - FREE MAIL |
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1525 |
|
DISALLOWED FREE COVER (CONTAINED "35 BILLS"!) WITH RARE LONDON "Above Privilege" MARK; 22 Oct. 1800 EL (flap faults) franked to Leith but endorsed "1 Oz 1⁄4" and so with two mostly fine strikes of the rare London "Above Privilege" mark (Jay L820; earlier than recorded & not recorded in red) on the front with "3/4" charge, having a fine matching red 3-ring London c.d.s. on the side-flap. The contents reveal that the letter enclosed no less than 35 Bank Bills ("Am[ ] £442-15s-11d", and each listed), so it is no surprise that the letter was above weight! It seems odd that the letter was not endorsed as a Money Letter. [Ex Binnie.] PHOTO PLATE IBC-A. |
£150 |
| G.B. - GENERAL MARITIME MAIL |
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1526 |
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MISCELLANY; Trio of covers inc. 1791 EL (Sugar plantation report) Martha Brae, Jamaica to Liverpool endorsed "p Favorite" and "Care of Edgar Corrie(?) Esquire" with fine "LIVERPOOL/SHIP" h.s. (Tab.S1); 1845 E New Orlean(?) to London with v.fine "PORTSMOUTH/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Tab.S16) plus 1865 E Dundee to Andover (Mass.) endorsed "Via Cork" franked with pair Pl.4 1/- green (SG.101) (vertical crease through r.hand adhesive) tied by Dundee numeral cancel with fine red "BOSTON. BR.PKT/48 PAID" d.s. Good trio. PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£120 |
|
1527 |
|
MISCELLANY; 1828-32 Trio inc. 1830 EL Quebec to Glasgow endorsed "pr Duchess of/Richmond", rated "1/2" with fine "GREENOCK/SHIP LETTER" (Tab.S12); 1832 EL (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) Madeira to London via Weymouth with fine red "G.P" overwritten by rate "1/6" and on the reverse a fine step-down "SHIP LETTER/WEYMOUTH" h.s. (Tab.S6) plus 1828 front (pasted to unconnected letter by Robertson) with fine blue step-up "LEITH/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Tab.S5). (3 items).
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£100 |
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1528 |
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CANADA TO NORWICH VIA LIVERPOOL AND LONDON; 1793 EL Quebec to Norwich (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) endorsed "pr The Europa/via Liverpoole" and rated "1/1" with a scarce watery red "SHIP LRE" h.s. (Tab.S34) and on the reverse a London receiver d.s. An interesting letter describing Quebec and the scenery; endorsed "I beg you ......Pray my dear Aunt, let no one see this incoherent letter". PHOTO |
£150 |
|
1529 |
|
INCOMING MAIL VIA LIVERPOOL, JAMAICA, CANADA, GIBRALTAR ETC.;1769-1896 selection inc. 1769 EL (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) Jamaica to London endorsed "pr Hector/Capt. Washington" with good "LIVERPOOL/SHIP LRE" h.s. (Tab.S2);1853 EL Porto to Paris with fine orange boxed "COLONIES/&C. ART.13" h.s. and on the reverse a fine green boxed "LIVERPOOL/SHIP/(date)" d.s. (Tab.S18); 1856 env. Port Hope (Canada) to Nottingham with fine "PAID 8Stg"h.s. overstruck by a brown tombstone type "PKT. LETTER/PAID/LIVERPOOL" d.s. (Tab.P10); 1870 E Lisbon to London franked with 20r. blue with fine red boxed "P.D.", red tombstone "PAID/LIVERPOOL/SHIP" d.s. (Tab.S19) and red "PAID/LONDON SHIP LETTER" c.d.s. (Tab.S53) etc. (7 items).
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£150 |
|
1530 |
|
EARLY EL EX NEWFOUNDLAND TO SAWBRIDGEWORTH VIA TOTNES; 1774 E St. Johns (endorsed inside) to Sawbridgworth (sic) with on the reverse a fine "TOTNE(S)" h.s. alongside London Bishop mark and a v.fine "Partington" h.s. Probably landed at either Totnes or more likely Dartmouth, originally addressed to Westminster and charged 4d. then sent on to Sawbridgeworth and a further 2d. charged. Scarce. PHOTO PLATE IBC-A |
£150 |
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1531 |
|
PHILIPPINES TO SADDLEWORTH VIA MARGATE; 1833 EL Manila to Saddleworth originally rated "1/-" adjusted to "1/4" with fine "MARGATE/SHIP LRE" (Tab.S1) overstruck by red boxed "INDIA LETTER/MARGATE" (Tab.In1) as the letter was subject to the India sea postage rate; faint boxed "Dobcross/P.P." h.s. at the left.; engraving of Margate Pier included. Unusual origin and attractive exhibition item. PHOTO |
£240 |
|
1532 |
|
COASTAL STEAMER MAIL; 1836 EL London to Dundee (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) endorsed "p Steamer" and rated "8" due from the recipient rather than the 1/2d it would have cost going through the normal inland mails. V.fine red "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S26) on the reverse. Scarce thus.
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£100 |
|
1533 |
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COASTAL STEAMER MAIL BETWEEN ABERDEEN & LONDON; 1837 EL Aberdeen to London with v.fine boxed "PAID at/ABERDEEN" alongside a good "PAID SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S50) and "G.P." all in red endorsed "per Steamer Duke of Wellington" plus 1838 EL London to Aberdeen rated "8" endorsed "pr Aberdeen Steam Ship" with fine red "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S27) on the reverse. Carried by steamer to reduce the cost against normal inland mail by 51⁄2d. each. Scarce pair. PHOTO |
£200 |
|
1534 |
|
BIRMINGHAM TO SYDNEY VIA LONDON;1840 EL Birmingham to Sydney (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display, vertical crease clear of marks), with boxed red "PAID/AT/BIRMINGHAM" and alongside a red "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S28) overstruck by a v.fine "PAID SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S51) and on the reverse a good "(Crown)/GENERAL POST OFFICE/SYDNEY" d.s. A most unusual use of the London Ship letter h.s.'s; scarce and attractive. PHOTO |
£150 |
|
1535 |
|
EDINBURGH TO LUBEC MISSENT TO CANADA; 1840 EL from Edinburgh and addressed to "Lubec, State of Main". The "Lubec" was misread as for Quebec in Canada and the reverse of the cover is endorsed in red "Missent to Canada, supposed to be for Lubec in Germany". Forwarded to Germany where a pencilled annotation indicates it was not for Germany! In fact Lubec is a seaport in the State of Maine, USA. Numerous rates, h.s.'s etc.inc. "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LIVERPOOL" d.s. (Tab.S15), Canadian "FORWARDED" etc Did it ever get there? PHOTO PLATE IBC-A |
£100 |
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1536 |
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EL EX SYDNEY TO LONDON VIA LIVERPOOL; 1845 Sydney to London via Liverpool, large piece (pasted to card by Robertson) with good red "PAID SHIP (LETT)ER/(Crown)/SYDNEY"d.s. and two lozenge "(date)/LIVERPOOL/SHIP" h.s. (Tab.S16), one with the wrong date overstruck to cancel by "466" barred numeral cancel. Attractive and unusual.
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£80 |
|
1537 |
|
EL EX ARGENTINA TO FRANCE VIA LIVERPOOL; 1855 EL Buenos Aires to Cette endorsed "voie de Liverpool" with boxed orange "COLONIES/&C ART.13" overstruck by Calais receiving d.s. and Liverpool "1/-" h.s. (Tab.M67) with on the reverse a v.fine dark green "SOUTH AMERN/LIVERPOOL/PACKET" d.s. (Tab.P27). A very fine example of this scarce hand stamp. PHOTO |
£400 |
|
1538 |
|
EL FROM NEW BRUNSWICK TO DUMFRIES WITH "PACKET LETTER/LIVERPOOL" DATESTAMP: 1855 EL (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) Miramichi, New Brunswick to Dumfries via Liverpool with v.fine blue "1" of Chatham, NB (deleted) and a v.fine green "d6" (Tab.M61 unrecorded colour) and on the reverse a fine green tombstone type "PKT.LETTER/LIVERPOOL" d.s. (Tab.P9). A most attractive cover. PHOTO |
£150 |
|
1539 |
|
MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA) TO KIRKCALDY; 1856 EL Melbourne to Kirkcaldy via Liverpool (original single sheet separated into two by Robertson) carried by the 'Lightning' with ms. "5" deleted and v.fine "d6" (Tab. M62) on the front, with v.fine "AUSTRALIAN PACKET/LIVERPOOL" d.s. (Tab.P28) , etc. on the reverse.
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£85 |
|
1540 |
|
EARLY REGISTERED TRANSATLANTIC COVER AT THE DOUBLE (2s-6d) RATE; Colourful and rare 17 Sept. 1864 env. (printed blue address) to New York "p. 'Asia', Via Queenstown" franked by Small Letters 6d lilac (surface scratch) & 1/0 green pair all tied by light or v. fine "466" Liverpool numeral with v. fine red oval "REGISTERED/LIVERPOOL" d.s. and mostly v. fine "[Crown]/REGISTERED" on the front along with "N. YORK BR. PKT/PAID" c.d.s. and black (NY?) "M" mark. There is also an unusual red crayon "10[+]6[=]16c" annotation on the front, presumably relating to the US share of the 2s-6d postage (double 1/- rate plus the 6d reg. fee). Exhibition Quality. PHOTO |
£140 |
| G.B. - SHIP LETTERS |
|
1541 |
|
MISCELLANY INC. GREENOCK "SHIP", GPO NOTICE ETC.;1786 EL Grenada to Glasgow (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) endorsed "pr the Ship Union/Capt. McNaught/QDC" with fine "SHIP" h.s. (Tab.S1) and straight line "GREENOCK" h.s. on the reverse; 1789 EL to London (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) written off Dover onboard the Britannia with fine "DOVER/SHIP-LRE" (Tab.S2) "Arrived off Dover ...long tedious passage of 9 weeks and three days from Honduras" etc.; 1844 part EL Oxford to Athens with red "PAID SHIP LETTER(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S5) etc. and endorsed "By "Tagus" steamer from Southampton"plus 1840 GPO London WL Maberly notice to Asturia with Paid d.s. informing the recipient that "There is a Ship Letter (N0 16893) at this office, directed to you, which cannot be forwarded until the Postage of 2/6 is paid;" etc.(4 items).
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£150 |
|
1542 |
|
MISCELLANY; 1843-1948 group inc. 1859 E Rio de Janeiro to London endorsed "pr Milford Haven Str" with v.fine"300" h.s. alongside a fine red "SHIP.LETTER" h.s. (Tab.S40); 1847 E Montevideo to London with purple "(MON)TEV" h.s. and fine "SHIP-LETTER" h.s. (Tab.S36) on the reverse; 1901 PPC Gibraltar to London with GB 1d. lilac tied by "SHIP LETTER/LONDON" c.d.s. (Tab.S33); 1843 E New Orleans to Havre via N York L'pool & London with good variety of marks/rates; 1910 PPC Vigo to St Heliers franked with 1d green with fine boxed purple "POSTED ON BOARD SHIP ABROAD/1.S." h.s. etc. Good selection. (16 items).PHOTO PLATE IBC-A |
£150 |
|
1543 |
|
DEAL: 1790-1833 Trio of covers inc. 1790 EL (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) off Dover to London from Captain Faith who writes "This will inform you of my having arrived ... we was borded by three ships of war who wanted to press our sailors ... sent the doctor to look at them which he did and told me they were not fit to go among fit people. They now stowaway, ....." with good "DEAL/SHIP-LRE" h.s. (Tab.S4) rated "5"; 1829 E to London with fine step-down "DEAL/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Tab.S8) weighing "2Ľoz" and rated "12/-" plus similar 1833 E to London weighing "1Ľoz" and rated "6/8". Fine trio.
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£120 |
|
1544 |
|
EXEMPT SHIP LETTER EX SINGAPORE TO LONDON: 1846 EL (minor faults) Singapore to London endorsed "pr Wm. James" landed at Gravesend with step-down "SHIP LETTER/GRAVESEND" h.s (Tab.S7) and red "SHIP LETTER/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S28) on the reverse and on the front ms. (deleted) "8" replaced by "3" approved by a v.fine "(Crown)/EXEMPT SHIP LE" (Tab.Ex2) as this was a Consignees letter and only liable to the Captain's gratuity of 2d. plus 1d inland postage. Fine example of this difficult mark. PHOTO |
£200 |
|
1545 |
|
"HULL/SHIP LETTER" DATESTAMP STRUCK IN ERROR ON INLAND LETTER & CANCELLED BY "383" NUMERAL; Remarkable 9/10 July 1847 EL prepaid 2d in cash from "LEEDS" (fine red c.d.s. on front) and addressed to "Hull", having a very fine chamfered-boxed "HULL/SHIP LETTER" d.s. (Rob.S11) struck by mistake on the lower flap, cancelled by a fine blue-black Hull "383" numeral with a v. fine correct blue "HULL" double-arc c.d.s. alongside. Unique(?) usage of a Ship Letter mark on a local letter! PHOTO PLATE IBC-A |
£150 |
|
1546 |
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ILFRACOMBE: Mar. 1846 E (side flaps and bottom flap missing) to Le Havre "pr Yaloffs" with orange boxed "COLONIES/& ART.13" alongside a v.fine step down "ILFRACOMBE/SHIP LETTER" (Tab.S2) believed to be one of only two recorded. Robertson postulates that this entire was probably from Mauritius and landed by the pilot boat at Ilfracombe. Early print of Ilfracombe Harbour included. Scarce. PHOTO |
£400 |
|
1547 |
|
KINGSBRIDGE: 1834 EL (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) Georgetown to Belfast via Kingsbridge with v.fine "BELFAST/PENNY POST" h.s. and on the reverse a fine step-down "KINGSBRIDGE/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Tab.S1), the letter sent per "Albinia" with interesting content inc. "A law of our Court of Policy has been passed doing away with all flogging on the part of the managers and owners of slaves ..." etc. plus 1842 EL (resealed with wax by Robertson) Buenos Aires to London with on the reverse ms. "forwarded off Plymouth by Pilot boat Geo. Frank" and a fine "KINGSBRIDGE/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Tab.S1). Interesting pair. PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£120 |
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1548 |
|
LIVERPOOL OVAL SHIP LETTER/CROWN IN RED AND BLACK; 1837 EL (faults & repairs) Turriff (Aberdeen) to Detroit rated "1/1⁄2" with fine circular "PAID/AT/TURRIFF" and on the reverse a v.fine s.l. "TURRIFF" alongside a fine red "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LIVERPOOL" d.s. (Tab.S6) plus 1838 EL Edinburgh to Philadelphia rated "1/1⁄2" with near fine "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LIVERPOOL" d.s. (Tab.S6) across the join. Both have letter sheet separated by Robertson into two, for display purposes; scarce pair. PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£240 |
|
1549 |
|
LIVERPOOL: 1839 E ex New York to London via Liverpool endorsed "Royal William" and carried on her final return crossing; rated "3/2" with fine "LIVERPOOL/SHIP LETTER" (Tab.S14) overstruck with London receiving h.s. dated 4 Feb. 1838 on the reverse.
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£100 |
|
1550 |
|
LIVERPOOL: 1839 EL Philadelphia to Alcester via Liverpool endorsed "pr Steam Ship Liverpool" and carried on her final return crossing when she ran out of coal and had to replenish at the Azores; rated "8" with fine orange Birmingham d.s. and on the reverse a fine "LIVERPOOL/SHIP LETTER" (Tab.S14).
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£100 |
|
1551 |
|
LIVERPOOL: 1840 EL ex Liverpool to Richmond Va. (two light vertical creases) endorsed "pr President" and carried on her second outbound crossing; rated "8" with fine red "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LIVERPOOL" (Tab.S15).
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£100 |
|
1552 |
|
LIVERPOOL: 1896 env. St. Johns, Newfoundland to London franked with 5c pale blue (SG.48) just tied by St Johns d.s. and to the side a v.fine red "LIVERPOOL/SHIP" c.d.s. (Tab.S20); Robertson states that this cover was carried by private ship; print of the Custom House Liverpool included. Attractive.
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£80 |
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1553 |
|
LONDON - EARLY SHIP LETTER ENDORSEMENT ON EL EX MADEIRA; 1700 EL Madeira to London (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) endorsed "pr the Benjamin Ketch/Cappt John Dunn/qdg" rated "1N4" with the inscription at the top "being Shipp Lettr/Postage is to be pd for it" indicating that the Master of the vessel was paid the traditional gratuity which became statutory in 1710. An interesting letter with unusual endorsement.
PHOTO. |
£150 |
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1554 |
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LONDON: 1783-1838 group of covers inc. 1783 E to Worcester (origin unknown) with v.fine "LONDON/SHIP-LRE" h.s. (Tab.S4); 1798 E Madras (endorsed inside) to London and re-directed to Edinburgh with red Bishop mark overstruck by fine "LONDON/SHIP-LRE" (Tab.S6?); 1819 EL (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) Havana to London with v.fine "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S21); 1826 EL (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) London to Brussels with fine red "POST PAID SHIP LR/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S47); 1830 EL (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) Bernburg to London with "BERNBURG/30 MAI", "FRANCO" and v.fine "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S24) on reverse plus 1838 EL (faults) Bremen to Arbroath endorsed "pr Steamer via Hamburg & Leith" and "No Leith Steamer here", etc. Fine and interesting group.(7 covers).
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£160 |
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1555 |
|
LONDON - BAVARIA TO CAPE OF GOOD HOPE VIA LONDON; 1800 EL Eichstatt to Cape of Good Hope via London rated "1/-" with fine "SHIP LRE" h.s. (Tab.S34) and London d.s. on one flap. A most unusual item as the sheet is in the form of an envelope with the letter written on the central square; Continental postal rates during this period were not by the sheet as were the British rates.
PHOTO. |
£150 |
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1556 |
|
LONDON - INBOUND PAID SHIP LETTERS FROM CUBA, SPAIN, ARGENTINE & GERMANY; 1817-38 group of covers all with London Ship Letter marks inc. 1817 EL Havana to London rated "2/-" with fair "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s.(Tab.S20); 1820 EL Bilbao to London endorsed "pr Capt. Hart" with fine "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S21); 1821 EL Buenos Aires to London with fine "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S22); 1826 EL Hamburg to London endorsed "a Steam Boat", rated "2/8" with on the reverse a v.fine "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S23); 1829 Hamburg to London endorsed "p Steamer" with on the reverse a v.fine "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S24) etc. Note that where the EL is a double sheet it has been separated by Robertson for display. An excellent selection of Ship Letter d.s. (8 items).
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£150 |
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1557 |
|
LONDON - "POST PAID SHIP LR/LONDON" D.S. IN BLACK; 1831 EL Bernberg, Germany to London (faults & sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) endorsed "Via Holland" with fine Bernburg d.s., "FRANCO" h.s. and on the reverse a good "(POST) PAID SHIP LR/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S48) most unusually in black and only recorded in 1831. PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£150 |
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1558 |
|
LONDON - OUTBOUND PAID SHIP LETTERS TO AUSTRALIA, COGH, MAURITIUS ETC.;1832-53 selection inc. 1832 EL London to Mauritius endorsed "Hector" with fine red "POST PAID SHIP LR/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S48);1837 EL Bedford to Capetown with fair red "PAID SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S49)(both previous EL have sheet separated by Robertson into two for display);1840/1 pair to COGH both with v.fine red "PAID SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S51);1844 EL London to Adelaide with fine red "PAID SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" (Tab.S49) plus 1853 E (faults) London to Port Phillip endorsed "pr Hellespont" with fine red "SHIP-LETTER(small Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S29). (6 covers). PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£150 |
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1559 |
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LONDON - PAYMENT NOTICE FOR FOREIGN SHIP LETTER IN TRANSIT THROUGH LONDON; 1833 GPO London Francis Freeling notice to Frankfurt with Free d.s. and fine orange "Engeland/over Rotterdam" h.s. informing the recipient that "There is a Ship Letter (N0 1533) at this office, directed to you, which cannot be forwarded until the Postage of 3/4 is paid;" etc. Prior to the establishment of international agreements there was no method of collecting payment for overseas letters in transit brought to London by private ship. This advice note was asking for prepayment prior to the letter being forwarded plus 1756 pamphlet "The World" by Adam Fitz-Adam (Number CLXIV) addressed to Lord Dudley with Bishop d.s.(2 items).
PHOTO. |
£150 |
|
1560 |
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LONDON - SHIP LETTER DATESTAMPS IN BLACK AND RED; 1837-46 Group inc. 1845/6 pair Antwerp or Amsterdam to London with, on the reverse, fine "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S28) (scarce in black); 1837 EL Havana to London (minor faults/vertical folds) carried by the "Indus" with fine boxed "PAYS D'OUTREMER/PAR LE HAVRE" h.s. and on the reverse a v.fine red "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S27); 1838 EL Le Havre to London endorsed "Par le Steamer Clyde" with good red "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/LONDON" d.s. (Tab.S28) on the reverse; 1843 E similar endorsed "Sphinx" etc. Good selection of early paddle steamer carried mail. (7 covers)
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£150 |
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1561 |
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PORTSMOUTH - MATCHED PAIR OF DUPLICATE LETTERS EX JAMAICA BOTH WITH EARLY "SHIP.LRE" MARKS; 4 Sept. 1780 pair of EL's (duplicates of each other; rare thus) from "Kingston, Jamaica" to Edinburgh endorsed by different ships; "p. His Majesty's Ship Magnificent" and "p. Alert, Man of War"; charged as single and double letters and both with fair or fine London handstruck "In all" marks, but both also with mostly very fine scarce small "PORTSMOUTH/SHIP.LRE" marks (Rob.S1; filing folds) on the front, though they reached England on different dates. Rare thus. (2 covers). [Ex Binnie.] PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£150 |
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1562 |
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PORTSMOUTH: 1774 EL ex Jamaica to London (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) endorsed "By the Rose/Capt. Morce" with v.fine "PORTSMOUTH/SHIP LRE" h.s. (Tab.S2) charged "7". A fine early letter. PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£120 |
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1563 |
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SHEERNESS: 1810 E (faults, repaired tear clear of mark) Constantinople to London, rated "2/9", addressed to the Marchioness of Sligo and endorsed "Sligo" possibly hoping for a Free Frank with a fine strike of the rare orange/red framed oval "Ship.Lre/(Crown)/SHEERNESS" mark (Tab. S2). On the reverse is a London c.d.s. for Mar. 1811 which extends the date of usage of the Sheerness h.s.; colour engraving of Sheerness included. Rare and attractive. PHOTO |
£180 |
|
1564 |
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"SHIP LETTER" CANCELLING 1d RED; 1858 env. (minor faults) to Edinburgh with 1d. red tied by red "SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Tab.S36?) and also by part of the ms. "6" rate plus London and Edinburgh datestamps on the reverse flaps. Robertson considered this to be either a colonial Ship letter or an incoming Officers letter. A most unusual and scarce cover. PHOTO |
£500 |
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1565 |
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WEYMOUTH; 1802 E Guernsey to London via Weymouth rated "1/-" with a v.fine strike of the framed oval "Ship.Lre/(Crown)/WEYMOUTH" (Tab.S2); possibly the finest example of this scarce mark. PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£200 |
| G.B. - OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS |
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1566 |
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BRAZIL - RARE 6d EMBOSSED FRANKING COVER WITH "CHESTER" SPOON DUPLEXES; 7 July 1856 E to "Rio de Janeiro, Brazil" franked for the 1/- rate by two cut square 6d Embossed (one with almost 4 margins; the other with margin at left; both affected by filing fold) tied by fine "CHESTER/180" duplexes. Rare use of Embossed Issue to Brazil and exceptional with a Spoon duplex. [Ex Binnie.] PHOTO |
£150 |
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1567 |
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MEXICO - SCOTS LOCALS ON RARE 1/- EMBOSSED + 2d BLUES (2) + 1d RED COVER "VIA UNITED STATES"; Fine 21 Mar. 1856 EL to Mexico endorsed "Via United States" franked by Embossed 1/- green + 2d Blue 'stars' (2) +1d Red 'stars' (latter with v. light crease) for the 1s-5d rate overlapped to leave the routing clear, all tied by two fine boxed Glasgow "QUEEN/STREET" Scots Local cancellations, with fair "VERA CRUZ" oval arrival d.s. and "4" charge-mark on the front. Rare destination for an Embossed Issue cover and a remarkable Scots Local cover. [Ex Binnie.] PHOTO |
£240 |
| G.B. - PICTORIAL ENVELOPES |
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1568 |
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AMUSING 'LION & UNICORN AT BREAKFAST' DESIGN; 15 Feb. 1874 (Valentine's Day connection?) env. to Wootton under Edge with stamp (1d Red tied by v. fine Windsor duplex) placed as support for a dining table flanked by somewhat grumpy looking standing lion & unicorn, apparently with bread & jam available. Most attractive and an unusual positioning of the stamp. [Ex Shaida.] PHOTO |
£120 |
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1569 |
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CARTOON-LIKE 'BUSY' DESIGN OF PEOPLE & ANIMALS WITH 1d LILAC EX STONEHOUSE; 3 Dec. 1890 env. (opened out for display; numerous sketches back-and-front) to Ireland with 1d lilac tied by "STONEHOUSE" c.d.s.; the address contained atop a pole surrounded by firemen(?), creatures, etc. Worthy of L.S. Lowry!? [Ex Shaida.] PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£100 |
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1570 |
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WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT (OF THE ADDRESSEE?) ON 1d LILAC COVER EX NOTTINGHAM; Fine 27 Oct. 1901 env. to Kent ("Miss Barham") with 1d lilac tied by v. fine "NOTTINGHAM" c.d.s. with the address contained in a watercolour cartouche with a young lady with tousled hair! Unusual and stylish. [Ex Shaida.] PHOTO |
£100 |
| G.B. - ROYALTY |
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1571 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA - PERSONAL AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED "VICTORIA I."; Fine 26 Nov. 1880 folded sheet letter (mourning paper; no envelope) on specially printed "[Crown]/VR Windsor Castle" paper to an unnamed Duchess; Thank you very much for your kind letter & further [for] the page from your poor Sister, Lady Wenlock...Yours Aff[ectionate]ly, Victoria I.". Excellent personal letter from this most famous of all British monarchs. [Ex Binnie.] PHOTO |
£200 |
| G.B. - SCOUTING |
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1572 |
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11⁄2d POSTAL STATIONERY ENVELOPE UPRATED WITH 3d ADHESIVE SHOWING RARE "ARROW PARK CAMP/WIRRAL/CHES" CANCELLATIONS: 1929 (31 July) 11⁄2d brown postal stationery envelope uprated with 3d adhesive showing two examples of the "ARROW PARK CAMP/WIRRAL/CHES." skeleton addressed to the Assistant District Scout Commissioner, J.G. Collett at "Arrow Park" and backstamped the same day with another strike of the Jamboree Camp special event skeleton. PHOTO |
£360 |
| IRISH POSTAL HISTORY PRE-1922 |
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1573 |
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RARE EARLY LETTER AT 6d RATE TO LONDON WITH FINE ARRIVAL BISHOP MARK; 25 May 1667 EL (some light stains to address-panel; ref. a legal dispute with the "Sheriffs of Dublin", signed by "Jas. Morley [&] Wm. Belke") to London charged "6" with a very fine London "IV/1" arrival Bishop Mark (just affected by filing fold) nicely placed on the side-flap. Attractive letter written the year after the Great Fire. [Ex Binnie.] PHOTO PLATE IBC-B |
£300 |
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1574 |
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VERY EARLY SHORT-LIVED UNFRAMED DUBLIN "Free" MARK ON INTERNAL COVER; Fine 1 July 1707 EL from "Dublin" franked by the writer "Ro[bert] Levinge" to "Cookes Burrough near Mullingar" having a mostly very fine strike of the tiny Dublin "Free" mark (only two or three example recorded; all 1707-8) on the front, matching the mostly very fine 'split' "IY/1" Dublin Bishop Mark on the side-flap. London had no free mail marks before 1764 and this is one of only a handful of Irish marks recorded prior to 1710. [The similar example - to the same address and dated only two days earlier - in Cavendish's 'Frank Bottomley' auction in Sept. 1998 realised £1,700.] Important Free Franks Exhibition Item. [Ex Binnie.] PHOTO |
£1000 |
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1575 |
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RED WAX "GEN. POST OFFICE/GALWAY/ROAD/2/[IRE]LAND" BAGSEAL ON COVER TO DUBLIN; Extraordinary 20/22 Feb. 1856 env. to Dublin franked by two 1d Red 'stars;' tied by a single scarce "Chatham/173" Sideways Duplex, inexplicably having a 90%-complete wax impression of this Post Office seal across the flap on the reverse. It seems that the letter was found open on arrival in Dublin, but why this seal (with every appearance of being a pre-1840 design) was in use in the Dublin P.O. is a mystery. Very rare and beautiful item; photography cannot do justice to this wonderful seal, which is the only example of its kind that we have seen. PHOTO |
£150 |
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1576 |
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WATERCOLOUR PICTORIAL COVER WITH RARE DUBLIN "POSTED SINCE" DUPLEX; Remarkable large 15 Feb. 1858 env. (closed tear at top left) sent locally in Dublin franked by 1d Red 'stars' (vertical pair) tied by mostly very fine rare "POSTED SINCE/TN.RECR./LAST NIGHT/186" duplexes; the copper-plate address surrounded by a fine watercolour classical landscape. Rare combination of an early coloured Pictorial cover with a rare cancellation! [Ex Shaida.] PHOTO |
£150 |
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