| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1041 | MISCELLANY of mint and used adhesives on album leaves inc. TOBAGO with values to 1/- mint & 4d used plus useful surcharges (15), TRINIDAD from 1860 with some 'better' Britannias and values to 5/- mint (fault) & 1/- used (57) and TRINIDAD & TOBAGO to 1951 with shades, colour changes and a small group of postage due labels. (94). Very mixed condition. (166 in all). | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
| UGANDA | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1042 | 1896 1r on yellowish paper as issued, two rejoined horizontal pairs forming a block of four with central British Consulate seal cancellation. SG.75, Cat. £1,600+. RPS Cert. (1999). Remarkable. PHOTO | £500 | ||||||||||||||||
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1043 | PRE-STAMP COVER MIX: Range of covers on leaves c 1820-1865 with good variety of town marks, rates, transatlantic mail (2), PAID & FREE marks, range of STEAMSHIP/10 (or '20') marks on mail between Cuba and New York etc. (35 items) | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
| ** | 1044 | SCARCE "Gregory's/EXPRESS" MARK ON COVER TO SACRAMENTO; c.1850 stampless env. with near fine strike of the partly 'hollow' "Gregory's/EXPRESS" mark at top left and small "PAID." mark at top right. Seldom seen; recorded only 1850-53 at most. Endorsed with 1971 date in pencil "O.K. Elliott Perry" on flap. EX CHARLESS HAHN. PHOTO | £100 | |||||||||||||||
| 1045 | COVER MISCELLANY c1850-65: Range of covers with imperf/perf 3c pink frankings with wide range of cancellations inc. various cds, grille & cork types, s/l MISSENT, 3c stationery E with boxed PAID cancellation, Civil War patriotic covers inc. a used example, 3 stores lists from the 2nd 'Wilderness' Campaign etc. (72 items) | £150 | ||||||||||||||||
| CARTONS AND BOXES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1046 | SMALL BOX with the varied accumulation including a good selection of duplicated mint 1950s Wildings issues with a useful selection of Graphite-lined types. (Few 100s). | £180 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1047 | SMALL BOX with the varied accumulation of modern issues. Predominantly mint decimal material with a few prestige booklets, miniature sheets, etc. Face value £134. (Qty.). ## | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
| ALBUMS AND STOCKBOOKS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1048 | STOCKBOOK with the extensive predominantly mint collection. Strength in QEII with £277 worth of Face value as well as some useful pre-decimal sets. (Sev. 100s). | £240 | ||||||||||||||||
| SMALLER COLLECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1049 | QV-QEII mainly used untidy collection inc 1840 1d (faults), 2d (2, inc one cancelled in black), 1841 1d (7) & 2d (4, inc a strip of three cancelled "12" in MC), 1d plates 71 to 225 (less 77) inc 225 NI centred to right. 1870 1⁄2d to plates 20 (no plate 9), surface printed issues inc 1884 2/6d to 10/-. 1902-13 values to 5/- and 1934 re-engraved 2/6d to 10/-. The mint inc 1929 PUC £1 (toned and thinned). An interesting lot. (Few 100's). PHOTO PHOTO 2 PHOTO 3 | £1000 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1050 | QV SELECTION comprising 1d black plate 5 (GF) used on small piece with "Billingshurst/Penny Post", 1d black plate 6 (EK) used on small piece with "Nuthurst/Penny Post" and a lovely strip of three of the Large White Corner Letters 4d plate 12 fine used with "TICEHURST" c.d.s. x 3. (3 items). | £120 | ||||||||||||||||
| POSTAL REFORMS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1051 | SPECTACULAR AND DISTINCTIVE ROSCREA "4" H.S.; 17 Dec. 1839 EL Shannon Harbour to Leith with v.fine strike of the distinctive "4" of Roscrea with v.fine matching Roscrea d.s. Believed to be unique. PHOTO | £2000 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1052 | NOTTINGHAM HANDSTRUCK "4"; 30 Dec. 1839 EL Nottingham to London (faint vertical filing crease well clear of mark) with a v.fine strike of the distinctive small bold "4" of Nottingham. Very few copies recorded. [Ex Chadwick].PHOTO. | £1000 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1053 | STONEHAVEN HANDSTRUCK "4"; 27 Dec. 1839 EL Stonehaven to Edinburgh with a v.fine near complete "4" of Stonehaven, one of only seven recorded. PHOTO | £300 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1054 | ROME TO GLASGOW DURING UNIFORM 4d POST PERIOD; 23 Nov. & 13 Dec. 1839 pair of cross-written EL Rome to Glasgow both arriving during the Uniform 4d Post period and rated "2/6" with variety of h.s. inc. red "TS" etc. Fine pair). | £240 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1055 | GRIMSBY HANDSTRUCK "4"; 6 Jan. 1840 EL (horizontal filing crease well clear of marks) Grimsby to Louth with a fine strike of the distinctive Grimsby "4" to the right and at the left two further fine strikes which appear to be cancelling each other. Believed to be the only example in private hands. Rare exhibition item.[Ex Chadwick]. PHOTO | £1800 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1056 | KINGTON HANDSTRUCK "4"; 7 Jan. 1840 EL Kington to Ludlow prepaid with a v.fine strike of the distinctive "4" of Kington. This is believed to be one of only two known. A rare and attractive cover. PHOTO | £1500 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1057 | FIRST DAY OF UNIFORM PENNY POST; 10 Jan. 1840 EL London to Brighton prepaid with ms "1d" in black with red London Paid tombstone dated "10JA10/1840" overstriking a framed "TP/Welling". Attractive. PHOTO | £500 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1058 | FIRST DAY OF UNIFORM PENNY POST; 10 Jan. 1840 E Bangor to Dolgelly prepaid with ms "1" with a v.fine boxed "PAID at BANGOR" h.s. and on the reverse a Bangor 10 Jan 1840 d.s. Scarce and fine.PHOTO | £400 | ||||||||||||||||
| MULREADY STATIONERY | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1059 | THE RARE CHELTENHAM ANNIVERSARY FETE ADVERTISEMENT:1d letter sheet Stereo A27 unused but containing the Cheltenham Anniversary Fete advertisement with pasted in centre and Bell Hotel advertisement at top right. A little soiled and thinned but scarce. Spec. MA417f. For an article on these advertisements see GB Journal Vol. 45. No 1 Jan/Feb 2007.PHOTO | £300 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1060 | I841 MULREADY ENVELOPE FROM LONDON sent to Edinburgh on 26 January, 1841 with fine red MC and mainly fine black "T. P./Southampton Ct" (RL type 305) of the Southampton Court Receiving House. Also complementary 1844 (27 Jan.) prepaid but stampless EL from London to Warminster, Wiltshire bearing orange-red tombstone "PAID" mark partly overstruck by mainly fine "Southampto[n]/1 py P Paid" mark in blue from the same or nearby R.H. (2 covers). PHOTO | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
| IMPORTANT LINE-ENGRAVED COVERS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1061 | LEEDS DISTINCTIVE MALTESE CROSS CANCELLATION; 27 Mar. 1841 EL Leeds to Pontefract franked with four margin 1d black RK tied by the distinctive Leeds Maltese Cross with Leeds d.s. on reverse. Rare. PHOTO | £2000 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1840 1D BLACKS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1062 | Plates 1a to 11, a complete used "set", all with four margins (plate 11 with vertical crease) with red (pl. 1a, 1b, 2, 4 &7 with red MC cancellations, the rest with black MC cancellations. (12). | £900 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1840 2D BLUES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1063 | Plate 2, SG good used with black MC cancellation. Margins just about clear all round but just caught at NW corner. | £60 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1841 1D REDS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1064 | AN UNPLATED EXAMPLE ON COVER TO FRANCE: An unplated example (QF) on EL ex Liverpool to France tied by "466" numeral and a fragment of the red French transit c.d.s. The name of the recipient is partially inked out. | £120 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1065 | TWO UNPLATED EXAMPLES ON COVER: 1852 (11 June) mourning env. ex Southampton to Gosport bearing an unplated example (TA) on lavender tinted paper plus another example (IK - unused) on printed EL addressed to Hand in Hand Insurance Office, London. This env. had been previously used within London but the adhesive has been removed. (2). | £90 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1066 | Plate 33 used on EL to Mountmellick tied by a part strike of the distinctive Dublin MC. Also Plate 86 (MF) unused on small unaddressed envelope. (2). | £90 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1067 | Plate 109, ID on env. (small square cut away on reverse) to Sunderland dated 5th Sept. 1851 with "CARRON POINT/GLENARM" h.s. alongside. | £50 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1068 | Plate 150, IG lake-red used on env. from London to Caernarvon tied by "37" inland cancellation with "Strand B" in blue on reverse. | £75 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1841 2D BLUES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1069 | Plate 3, TA used on EL ex Peterhead to Edinburgh redirected to Perth. Another adhesive has fallen off and the cover has been charged "2". Unusual. PHOTO | £150 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1858-79 1D PLATES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1070 | Plates 71 to 225 (less 77). The almost complete "set" used on covers with some duplication, inc plate 225 HF used on env dated 4 Feb 1880 from Windermere to Fareham, centred to top and foxed around edges. Mixed condition. (Qty.). PHOTO. | £500 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1858-69 2D PLATES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1071 | Plate 7, RA-RF strip of six & ML single used on small piece. RA clipped at top, MA trimmed at top & foot. Also 1855 LC 14 2d plate 5 used horiz. strip of four (IB-IC), centred high and other faults but a scarce multiple. (2 strips). | £75 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1072 | Plate 9, GD, HC-HD & FC-FD used on env. from London via Marseilles to Madras forwarded to Coonoor. HC damaged at NW corner, otherwise fine. | £60 | ||||||||||||||||
| SURFACE-PRINTED ISSUES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1073 | 1857 LC14 2d plate 6 (DE & DK) plus LC 1d (?A) used on E ex London to France tied by "15" in oval of bars & a single red framed oval framed "PS" cancellation. Fine. | £90 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1074 | 1867-83 Maltese Cross wmk. 5/- pale rose plate 2 fine used (centred to right) with Glasgow cds. SG.127, Cat. £850. PHOTO | £150 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1075 | 1888 Crowns wmk. £1 brown-lilac good used. The odd shortish perf. but generally sound. SG.185, Cat. £2,000.PHOTO | £400 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1076 | 1888 Orbs wmk. £1 brown-lilac AC, used with London duplex & red crayon mark. Tiny faults. SG.186, Cat. £3,250. PHOTO | £600 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1077 | 1884 1⁄2d slate blue, three gummed imprimaturs, one just touched and creased, one in a deeper shade. Good appearance. PHOTO | £150 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1078 | 1883-84 1⁄2d imprimatur and another overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9), 11⁄2d MH mint with "V & C" perfin, 2d AG (poor) and 4d pair FG-FH overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9). Also 1881 1d Die II overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9) and cut out from the 1883-84 postal notice with values to£5. PHOTO | £140 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1079 | 1883-84 Small piece of perforated pink coloured gummed paper (slightly less than stamp size) without watermark used for coloured paper trials. Rare. PHOTO | £80 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1080 | 1883-84 1½d (11, inc. a strip of three QH-QJ), 2½d (34, inc HT mounted mint, three with "S" in bars cancellation, one with "C" in bars cancellation), 3d (6, inc a pair, a single used on piece with "EUSTON STATION B.O./NW" c.d.s.), 4d (2), 5d (2), 6d (10, inc. six with m/s cancellation) & 1/- (2). Poor to fair. (67). | £240 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1081 | 1883-84 Perf. 12 11⁄2d GF, 4d DD & PA overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9). Minor faults but of good colour. SG Cat. £775. PHOTO | £150 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1082 | 1884 11⁄2d lilac, a very fresh unmounted mint block of four PA-QB with broken pin variety in right column overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9). SG Spec. K18tvar.PHOTO | £150 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1083 | 1883-84 Perf. 12 11⁄2d HI (small toned spot), 4d BA and 1/- DH (small thin) overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9). Good appearance. SG Cat £780.PHOTO | £140 | ||||||||||||||||
| KGV ISSUES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1084 | 1912-22 7d olive lightly mounted mint block of 4 (some natural creasing & one with tiny stain spot), 8d black on yellow lightly mounted mint block of 4 & three 10d mounted mint horizontal control strips of three (bright turquoise blue Q21 with imperf. margins, deep turquoise blue T22 perforated margins - some faults & pale greenish blue M19 - also with perforated margins). A clean & attractive group. (17). | £90 | ||||||||||||||||
| KGVI ISSUES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1085 | 1939-48 £1 BROWN in two unmounted mint blocks each containing twenty stamps and each with margins on three sides. SG.478b; Cat. £800. (40).OFFERED ON BEHALF OF ASHGATE HOSPICE-PLEASE BID GENEROUSLY. | £240 | ||||||||||||||||
| QEII ISSUES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1086 | SMALL BOX with the selection of modern mint issues (chiefly 21st Century). Face value £255. (Small Qty.). ## | £200 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1087 | UNMOUNTED MINT MISCELLANY of pre- and post-decimal stamps, mostly commemoratives but with some Machins, from singles to complete sheets, plus various miniature sheets. Face value.£141.25. (Many 100's). ## | £120 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1088 | 1970 ANNIVERSARIES 5d value (Declaration of Arbroath) fine unmounted mint with gold (Queen's head) showing a very pronounced downwards shift plus normal for comparison. SG.819 + var. | £60 | ||||||||||||||||
| FIRST DAY/SPECIAL EVENT COVERS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1089 | THREE LARGE CARTONS with the vast collection of predominantly QEII FDCs. Sadly most have hand-written addresses - but a magnificent source of fine used sets nevertheless. (750+). | £120 | ||||||||||||||||
| PRESENTATION PACKS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1090 | TWO CARTONS with the extensive accumulation of packs housed in 8 albums. Largely decimal currency types with a Face value over £380. (Qty.). | £300 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1091 | MISCELLANY of chiefly commemorative packs with up to three of each plus a few containing definitives, 'country', 'Greetings' & 'Occasions' stamps or miniature sheets (inc. 'better') often accompanied by the corresponding PHQ or stamp cards in sets. Also one souvenir booklet and one collectors pack for 1980. Face value £266.92. (Several hundred items). | £220 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1092 | COLLECTORS' PACKS issued between 1967 & 1993 with not more than three but generally two of each, one year pack for each year from 1994 to 2005 inclusive, a few 'bubble' packs, several souvenir books & special packs. Face value £403.99. (59 items). | £340 | ||||||||||||||||
| BOOKLETS AND BOOKLET PANES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1093 | SMALL BOX with the accumulation of booklets. Total Face £259. (Small Qty.). ## | £200 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1094 | PRESTIGE BOOKLETS with up to four of each and inc. one 1971 Wedgwood booklet with brilliant perfs. on ½d with one side phosphor band and 'A Perfect Coronation' with difficult final pane. Also a group of 'Greetings', Christmas and 'retail' booklets with little duplication and all but two seemingly intact. Face value £192.32. (56 booklets). ## | £160 | ||||||||||||||||
| POSTAGE DUES | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1095 | 1914 2d AGATE FIRST DAY OF USE: Small, unstamped E addressed to Hurlingham with Kensington machine cancellation (20. April 1914) with large '2d' h.s. and 2d postage due label cancelled on the same day. Scarce example of commercial first day usage. PHOTO | £360 | ||||||||||||||||
| OFFICIALS - GOVERNMENT PARCELS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1096 | 1883 11⁄2d lilac GB with some paper adhering to the reverse and 9d green FQ with central "OXFORD/PARCELS POST" c.d.s. Faults. SG Cat £650. PHOTO | £80 | ||||||||||||||||
| G.B USED ABROAD | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1097 | MALTA: 1859 (21 Jan.) EL ex Tripoli to Italy bearing LC14 1d & 2d plate 9 (ED) with "M" in oval cancellations & red oval framed "P" alongside. The cover has been slit for disinfection. | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
| G.B.P.H. COLLECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1098 | MISCELLANY OF 2d BLUES ON COVER PAYING VARIOUS RATES inc. 3 Apr. 1863 env. (minor faults) from Rochdale to 'Richd. Cobden Esq., M.P., Midhurst, Sussex' endorsed as being from the other famous radical supporter of Free Trade, '{John] Bright', franked with pair of plate 9 2d blues paying the 1-2oz. rate, 1862/3 pair of covers with horizontal & vertical pairs respectively of plate 9 2d blues, 26 Apr. 1864 large env. (refolded to 203mm. x 144mm. but complete; some dusting + wear along top edge) franked with block of four plate 9 2d blues (OG-PH; short perfs. at top) tied by several "LONDON/93" duplexes, large part 1859 long env. (3 of the 4 flaps removed & other faults) ex London to Brighton franked with plate 8 pair of 2d blues QI/QJ) plus a severed strip of three (DF-DH) all tied by London 'twin' "47" numerals, then sent back to London but with surface printed 6d lilac + wing margin 4d rose-carmine tied by "BRIGHTON/132" sideways duplexes and very large local 1862 front bearing horizontal strip of five plate 9 2d blues (MG-MK) tied by London EC duplexes. [All ex Robert Johnson]. (5 items). | £200 | ||||||||||||||||
| ** | 1099 | MISCELLANY: Group of prestamp-QEII covers, cards, etc. inc. an unused 1d Mulready envelope (Stereo A 136), part EL to Sheffield bearing 1d red tied by black MC with Horsham Skeleton inside, 1855 env. with "KINGSLAND" UDC, 1893 env. with black oval "EXPRESS" (early usage of same) and 1912 (25 Jan.) env. with First Day cancel of the red circular "LONDON. E.C./1D//POSTAGE PAID/(Crown)". (Approx. 50). EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £150 | |||||||||||||||
| ** | 1100 | MISCELLANY of E/ELs with more unusual postal markings inc. superb "WAREHAM/D" on 1790 E to London, scarce s/l "BRENTWOOD" (another strike of same across join on the reverse) in conjunction with circular London "FREE" on 1790 E, 1794 EL with two-line "BRIGHT/HELMSTONE" (Brighton), 1790 EL with fine two-line "CREWK/HERNE", 1794 s/l "AMERSHAM", 1800 s/l "SALISBURY" on EL to Newhouse (Wilts.) at the 1d rate, etc. (9). EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £150 | |||||||||||||||
| ** | 1101 | MISCELLANY of prestamp E/ELs with a good range of postal markings inc. 1783 sanserif "WISBICH" on EL to Daventry, 1772 EL to Chesterfield with two-line "CROSS/HILLS" on reverse, 1787 EL to Leek with fine first type "140 STONE" mileage, 1797 EL with serpentine "NEWPORT M", 1787 EL with two-line "SHREWS/BURY", early straight line marks of "BEVERLY" (sic), "GLOSTER" (sic), etc. (11).EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £120 | |||||||||||||||
| ** | 1102 | MISCELLANY: File-box containing an interesting range of prestamp covers with emphasis on mileage marks inc. distinctive BINGLEY/208 (no bars), scarce OAKHAM.96, BILLERICAY (mileage erased) in black & red, UDCs of Colne (2) and GRETA BRIDGE etc. Mixed condition: inspection recommended. (Approx. 180 items) EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £200 | |||||||||||||||
| 1103 | MISCELLANY: Useful group of covers etc. inc. (1835) Bristol 5th Clause Post EL ex Thornbury with m/s Missent to with Worcester cds alongside, fine boxed 'SHEPTON MALLET/5th Clause Post' h.s., scarce circular CHIPPING-ONGAR UDCs (2) on 1831-32 ELs to Honiton, 1866 massively-redirected E (opened out for display), Harling, Chasewater & Castle Cary UDCs, 1835 Leicester boxed TOO/LATE, s/l NORTH/WICH (1781), Lichfield parcel post labels (4) etc. (18 items) | £150 | ||||||||||||||||
| ** | 1104 | ENGLISH COUNTIES POSTAL HISTORY MIX: The small prestamp group with 1814 EL ex Downton (Wilts.) to Deal sent at the Soldiers 1d Concessionary rate, 1831 E to Lambeth with scarce green "PAID" in oval & s/l "GUILDFORD" in matching ink on reverse, 1832 EL to Wenlock (Shropshire) with m/s "Mifst to Lawton", 1840 env. to Middle Hill (Worcs.) with red m/s "Mifsent" preceding "SHIPSTON ON STOUR" large-type c.d.s. &1843 E with "OXFORD" skeleton. (5). EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £120 | |||||||||||||||
| ** | 1105 | INCOMING MAIL/OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS: The fascinating group of E/Els, etc. predominantly to and from mainland Europe including a few QBV stamped items. Many useful items noted inc. 1815 E with "PAID SHIP LETTER/LONDON", 1832 EL with boxed "INDIA LETTER/FALMOUTH", 1845 E with two-line "PACKET LETTER/SOUTHAMPTON" in blue, 1868 EL ex Bremen to London bearing North German Confederation 2g & 5g (affected by vertical crease), etc. (Approx. 50). EX CHARLESS HAHN. . | £180 | |||||||||||||||
| ** | 1106 | OFFSHORE ISLANDS: The fascinating selection of E/Els, etc. inc. 1816 printed circular with m/s "Mifsent to Portree", 1841 EL with boxed red "PAID" of Kirkwall, 1845 EL with s/l "UYEASOUND" (Shetlands) on reverse, 1892 long env. registered from Jersey to the USA bearing 1d (6, some defective), 1897 long registered letter ex Douglas (Isle of Man) to Vienna uprated with 1d (5) & 2½d adhesives, etc. A good little group. (12). EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £150 | |||||||||||||||
| ** | 1107 | PENNY POSTS - SOUTHERN ENGLAND: Group of E/ELs with a variety of Penny Post marks inc. 1820 EL with "BAGSHOT/Penny Post" in conjunction with scarce "One Penny To Pay", scarce boxed "Dunster/Penny Post", 1826 EL with "H WYCOMBE/Penny Post", 1826 EL with boxed red "Stratford on A/Py Post", 1833 EL with black boxed "Maidenhead/Penny Post", 1838 EL with three-line boxed "Bury/St. Edmunds/Penny Post", etc. (13).EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £150 | |||||||||||||||
| ** | 1108 | PENNY POSTS - NORTHERN ENGLAND: Small group with 1836 EL with boxed blue "Brighouse/Penny Post", 1837 EL with boxed "Dobcrofs/PP" in conjunction with m/s "Delph", 1838 EL with boxed "Kendal/Py Post", 1839 EL showing fine "Monk Wearmouth/Penny Post", 1839 E with fine "Houghton le Spring/Penny Post"& 1840 E with boxed "Hollinwood/P.P.".(6). EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £120 | |||||||||||||||
| ** | 1109 | UNIFORM PENNY POST PERIOD: Small group of E/ELs inc. 13 Dec. 1839 EL to Edinburgh with London m/s "4" in black alongside boxed "MISSENT/TO/GLASGOW", 19 Dec. 1839 EL ex Hampstead to Newark with red m/s "4" in conjunction with red circular "GP/PAID", 9 Jan. 1840 EL ex Trowbridge to London with black m/s "4" plus two contemporary Es with Basingstoke "Pd/1" & Chelmsford oval 1d Paid mark in red. (5) EX CHARLESS HAHN. | £100 | |||||||||||||||
| CANCELLATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1110 | DOUBLE CANCELLATION ON 1d RED COVER: 1846 EL ex London to Plymouth with fine 'Waltham +' mark and 1d Red cancelled lightly by London numeral and with additional strike of Plymouth's '620' numeral cancellation. - very unusual! | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1111 | RARE EXPERIMENTAL LONDON USAGE OF 'SALISBURY PINS' CANCELLATION: 1859 E to Falmouth with 1d red (affected by crease) cancelled by very good strike of the experimental circular '683' four-pin cancellation - unusually, used in London; despite faults, a rare usage. PHOTO | £150 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1112 | DISTINCTIVE MALTESE CROSS OF LEAMINGTON: 1842 E to Greenock bearing four margin 1d red cancelled (but not tied) by distinctive MC cancellation of Leamington (13 April datestamp alongside adhesive). Vertical filing folds. | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
| G.B. 1911 CORONATION AERIAL POST | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1113 | OLIVE GREEN ENVELOPE FLOWN ON THE FIRST DAY OF WINDSOR TO LONDON FLIGHT: An olive-green envelope from Windsor to London franked with a 1d adhesive tied by fine Die II c.d.s. of 16th September with Cricklewood arrival c.d.s. on reverse. | £75 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1114 | OLIVE GREEN AND DARK BROWN CARDS FLOWN FROM WINDSOR: An olive-green card from Windsor to London & a dark brown card (creased) from Windsor to Slough, each bearing a ½d adhesive tied by Die II c.d.s. of 16 September without backstamps. (2). | £75 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1115 | DARK GREEN CARD FLOWN FROM WINDSOR TO LONDON: A dark green card used from Windsor to Woking franked with a single ½d tied by a fine Die II c.d.s. of 16th September. | £75 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1116 | ADVERTISING - THE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK: An olive-green card used from London to Manchester redirected to Alnmouth bearing ½d adhesive with Die IV c.d.s. of 9th September and Manchester c.d.s. On reverse is a printed advertisement of The Financial Outlook giving a breakdown of the main contents. | £90 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1117 | ADVERTISING - THE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK: An olive-green card used from London to Yeovil bearing ½d adhesive tied by a good strike of the Die IV c.d.s. of 9th September. On the reverse is an advertisement for the Financial Outlook. | £75 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1118 | OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS - SWEDEN: An olive-green card used from London to Gothenburg franked with KEVII & KGV ½d adhesives tied by a fine Die III c.d.s. of 15th September but flown the following day due to adverse weather conditions. | £90 | ||||||||||||||||
| G.B. MARITIME | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1119 | ABERDEEN 'SHIP LETTER' EX ICELAND: Printed commercial E ex Reykjavik, addressed to Denmark and franked with Iceland 3a (strip of three), 8a and 20a on 40a each cancelled by Aberdeen cds and with fine boxed SHIP LETTER nearby. Scarce, fresh and attractive. PHOTO | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1120 | EDINBURGH 'PAQUEBOT': 1925-35 Pair of commercial covers to Germany or Denmark with different 20a frankings, the earlier with Edinburgh cds cancellations and s/l PAQUEBOT alongside, the later with Edinburgh machine cancellation and additional cancellation by three strikes of the s/l mark - apparently, Hoskings's 'distorted' type. (2 items) | £100 | ||||||||||||||||
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