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Charles Whiting essays, a selection of 5 different including ...more
Charles Whiting essays, a selection of 5 different including Post
Office Permit in black each cut out of a larger piece from a
pamphlet or periodical, scarce
1843 (Jun 28) 1d Mulready advertising letter sheet (forme 5 ...more
1843 (Jun 28) 1d Mulready advertising letter sheet (forme 5 A23),
with printed advert for the "Atlas Insurance Company" from London
to Leeds dated Ju 28 1843 neatly cancelled by a superb crisp strike
of the number "7" in black Maltese cross, with a Leeds arrival ds
alongside, very rarely seen in such fine condition; cert BPA (2010)
1840 (Aug) Southgate no.3 envelope from Moffatt to Lockerbie
bearing ...more 1840 (Aug) Southgate no.3 envelope from Moffatt to Lockerbie bearing 1840 1d black pl.6 JJ placed centrally, with good to very large margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, neatly cancelled by a very fine strike of the red Maltese cross (not tied); the cover with some toning not affecting the adhesive, a superb and very rare usage, cert. RPS (1974) stating "Genuine as far as one can say"
1840 (Sep 26) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A234, from ...more
1840 (Sep 26) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A234, from Charing
Cross to Navan, Ireland, beautifully hand coloured and neatly
cancelled by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross. a most
attractive and colourful usage, rare
1841 (Nov 14) Fores Coaching envelope No 6 from Exeter to ...more
1841 (Nov 14) Fores Coaching envelope No 6 from Exeter to Crediton,
bearing 1841 1d red-brown from black pl.9 OI, just touched on two
sides, neatly tied by a good strike of the black Maltese cross, the
front showing a clear Exeter d.s.; extremely rare being the sole
example recorded bearing an adhesive, with all others known paid in
cash; cert. Mike Jackson and copy of provenance certificate, ex
Robson Lowe auction 1959
1840 (Jul 25) Humes comic Envelope no 1, "Britannia Seated on Egg"
to ...more 1840 (Jul 25) Humes comic Envelope no 1, "Britannia Seated on Egg" to the Isle of Wight, bearing 1840 1d. black pl. 4, JC (touched at left), neatly tied by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross, small faults though not affecting the very fine appearance of this very rare usage; cert Brandon (2018)
1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready letter sheet, from London to Exmouth ...more
1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready letter sheet, from London to Exmouth then
re-directed to Teignmouth on May 10 (first Sunday) showing
re-direction fee "P1" in manuscript alongside, neatly cancelled by
a good strike of the red Maltese cross, and showing the Exmouth
double arc ds on reverse which opens perfectly for display, a very
rare re-direction usage so early on especially in combination of
the first Sunday; cert BPA (1985)
1840 (May 25) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A69, from ...more
1840 (May 25) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A69, from Manchester
to Whitchurch, additionally bearing 1840 1d black pl. 2 CB, good
margins all round, neatly tied by a good strike of the red Maltese
cross leaving Britannia uncancelled (contrary to regulations), some
small peripheral faults not detracting from the very fine
appearance of this very rare uprated letter sheet; cert BPA (2020)
1840 (May 29) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A65, from Liverpool
to ...more 1840 (May 29) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A65, from Liverpool to London, uprated by an additional 1d black pl.1a MG and 2d blue pl.1 SD, each with margins all round, making the quadruple letter rate, the two stamps and Britannia each cancelled by the red Maltese cross, some wear, soiling and other faults, though an extremely rare cover being only the third recorded with both stamps, the other two being the famous Bolaffi transatlantic cover and the Purefoy cover to Malta; cert. Eichele (2014), ex Safra
1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A54, from ...more
1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A54, from Leamington
to Ramsgate, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese
cross, vertical fold not detracting from the fine appearance of
this rare first Sunday usage which opens perfectly for display
(S.G. £10'000)
1840 (Nov 17) 1d Fores's Musical envelope from Darlington to ...more
1840 (Nov 17) 1d Fores's Musical envelope from Darlington to bath
cancelled at upper right by a fine strike of the "Heighington /
Penny Post" handstamp in black, and additionally bearing 1840 1d
black at foot (corner missing) neatly cancelled by a red Maltese
cross. some faults though a great rarity, ex Grunin
1840 2d Mulready letter sheet, stereo a96, a very fine ...more
1840 2d Mulready letter sheet, stereo a96, a very fine unused
example, the top flap with very fresh mint examples of the worlds
first three postage stamps affixed, 1d black AH, 1841 1d red KA,
and 1840 2d blue RA (just touched at foot), a most attractive and
unusual piece, very rare being one of three known examples, a
stunning showpiece for a Line Engraved or Mulready collection
1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A27, from Lincoln ...more
1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A27, from Lincoln to
Holbeach, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese
cross, showing neat ds at lower left; a fine example used on the
first Sunday, rare (S.G. £10'000)
1840 (Oct 12) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A7, from Banbridge
via ...more 1840 (Oct 12) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A7, from Banbridge via Belfast and Edinburgh to Blair Athol, uprated by a 1d black pl.2 LK, each cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, small faults though very rare; cert Brandon (2008)
1840 (Jul 11) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A23, sent ...more
1840 (Jul 11) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A23, sent to
Maidstone, a beautifully hand coloured example neatly cancelled by
red Maltese cross to the right of Britannia (contrary to
regulations), some small faults though very rare; cert. Brandon
(2018)
U.S.A: 1840 facsimile of the 1d letter sheet, produced as an ...more
U.S.A: 1840 facsimile of the 1d letter sheet, produced as an essay
for presentation to the U.S. Senate, in conjunction with "Mr
Websters resolution dated June 10th 1840" relative to a reduction
of the postage on letters; inscribed "Sen(ate). 1(st), S(ession)
26(th) C(ongress) no 547" at lower right of the design, including a
copy of the resolution By Command W. L. Maberly, secretary, very
rare; cert. BPA (1996)
1840 1d. black, pl.1a, JK, good to very large margins all ...more
1840 1d. black, pl.1a, JK, good to very large margins all round,
neatly cancelled by a good strike of a Magenta Maltese cross; very
rare so fine. Cert B.P.A. (1991) when it was on small piece
1840 1d. black, pl.2, KC, good to large margins all round, ...more
1840 1d. black, pl.2, KC, good to large margins all round, neatly
cancelled by a good strike of the distinctive Plymouth Maltese
cross in black; very scarce. Cert B.P.A. (2011)
1840 1d. black, pl.2, KB, good to large margins all round, ...more
1840 1d. black, pl.2, KB, good to large margins all round, neatly
tied to piece of cover from Ireland to Paris by a complete almost
upright strike of the red Maltese cross and showing "INSUFFICIENTLY
STAMPED" below in red; a very pretty piece of what must have been a
stunning cover
1840 1d. black, pl. 1a, BF, close to good margins, used on ...more
1840 1d. black, pl. 1a, BF, close to good margins, used on entire
letter from Sheffield to Birmingham, dated My 7. 1840 the second
day of issue, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross with the side
flap re folded to perfectly display the fine Sheffield ds; a lovely
second day usage cover. Cert Eichele (2004)
1840 1d. black, pl. 1b, LI, close to very large margins, tied ...more
1840 1d. black, pl. 1b, LI, close to very large margins, tied to
Parliamentary proceedings wrapper from Harling to the Bishop of
Norwich by black Maltese cross, arriving on the 20th April 1840 the
letter was refused and marked in red manuscript and presumably
returned to sender. Parliamentary wrappers were charged at the
concessionary rate of 1d. for 4oz. at that time; A very rare
wrapper. Cert Holcombe (1996)
1840 1d black pl. 6 RC- RF horizontal strip of four, used on ...more
1840 1d black pl. 6 RC- RF horizontal strip of four, used on entire
letter to Warwickshire dated Oct 17 1840, neatly cancelled by good
strikes of the red Maltese cross; the stamps having been lifted and
replaced though not detracting from the very fresh and fine
appearance of this rare multiple, cert. Brandon (2017)
1840 (May 24 used on the 3rd Sunday) entire letter from Dublin ...more
1840 (May 24 used on the 3rd Sunday) entire letter from Dublin to
London, bearing 1840 1d. black, pl. 1a, IF, with good to enormous
margins placed at the lower left contrary to regulations , neatly
cancelled by red Maltese cross; fine and attractive. A rare 3rd
Sunday usage demonstrating that there was still early confusion on
where to place the adhesives. Cat from £6,500
1840 (Dec 31) printed double letter sheet from London to ...more
1840 (Dec 31) printed double letter sheet from London to Sheffield,
bearing 1d black pl.5 GD, with large balanced margins, neatly tied
by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross and showing another
strike on reverse; rare so fine; cert. BPA (1998)
1840 1d. black, Pl. 3, NE, large balance margins all round ...more
1840 1d. black, Pl. 3, NE, large balance margins all round used
locally on entire letter dated "Aug. 4. 40" neatly cancelled by a
fine strike of the red Maltese cross, a clean and attractive cover
1840 1d. black, pl. 5, IL, placed at lower left corner of a ...more
1840 1d. black, pl. 5, IL, placed at lower left corner of a tiny
envelope contrary to regulations with no decipherable postal
markings; just tied by a good strike of the red Maltese cross; a
most attractive cover
1840 (Nov. 20) "POST Magazine" to Bristol, bearing 1840 1d. ...more
1840 (Nov. 20) "POST Magazine" to Bristol, bearing 1840 1d. black
pl.5 TK, with good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by a
good strike of the red Maltese cross, some trivial imperfections to
the envelope, a highly attractive and rare example of this printed
advertising wrapper; cert. BPA (1994)
1841 (Mar 19) entire letter (reduced) from Hitchin to Cape of ...more
1841 (Mar 19) entire letter (reduced) from Hitchin to Cape of Good
Hope, bearing 1840 1d. black, pl. 5, AK (defective), paying the
inland postage, rated "P8" in red paying the onward overseas ship
letter charge with SHIP LETTER ds in red; scarce
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
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David Feldman S. A. Geneva
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(app. 1237 EUR)
(app. 1237 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
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bearing ...more 1840 (Aug) Southgate no.3 envelope from Moffatt to Lockerbie bearing 1840 1d black pl.6 JJ placed centrally, with good to very large margins showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, neatly cancelled by a very fine strike of the red Maltese cross (not tied); the cover with some toning not affecting the adhesive, a superb and very rare usage, cert. RPS (1974) stating "Genuine as far as one can say"
Fixed Price
7200.00 GBP
(app. 8245 EUR)
(app. 8245 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207938
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3600.00 GBP
(app. 4123 EUR)
(app. 4123 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207067
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5400.00 GBP
(app. 6184 EUR)
(app. 6184 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207078
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to ...more 1840 (Jul 25) Humes comic Envelope no 1, "Britannia Seated on Egg" to the Isle of Wight, bearing 1840 1d. black pl. 4, JC (touched at left), neatly tied by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross, small faults though not affecting the very fine appearance of this very rare usage; cert Brandon (2018)
Fixed Price
9000.00 GBP
(app. 10307 EUR)
(app. 10307 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207798
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5400.00 GBP
(app. 6184 EUR)
(app. 6184 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 208888
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3600.00 GBP
(app. 4123 EUR)
(app. 4123 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207813
to ...more 1840 (May 29) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A65, from Liverpool to London, uprated by an additional 1d black pl.1a MG and 2d blue pl.1 SD, each with margins all round, making the quadruple letter rate, the two stamps and Britannia each cancelled by the red Maltese cross, some wear, soiling and other faults, though an extremely rare cover being only the third recorded with both stamps, the other two being the famous Bolaffi transatlantic cover and the Purefoy cover to Malta; cert. Eichele (2014), ex Safra
Fixed Price
5400.00 GBP
(app. 6184 EUR)
(app. 6184 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207823
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3600.00 GBP
(app. 4123 EUR)
(app. 4123 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207826
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2250.00 GBP
(app. 2577 EUR)
(app. 2577 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207072
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16200.00 GBP
(app. 18552 EUR)
(app. 18552 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207796
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(app. 5153 EUR)
(app. 5153 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207819
via ...more 1840 (Oct 12) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A7, from Banbridge via Belfast and Edinburgh to Blair Athol, uprated by a 1d black pl.2 LK, each cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, small faults though very rare; cert Brandon (2008)
Fixed Price
3600.00 GBP
(app. 4123 EUR)
(app. 4123 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207801
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3600.00 GBP
(app. 4123 EUR)
(app. 4123 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207943
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7200.00 GBP
(app. 8245 EUR)
(app. 8245 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
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David Feldman S. A. Geneva
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David Feldman S. A. Geneva
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(app. 4123 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 206808
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David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 206809
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(app. 3665 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207025
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2250.00 GBP
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(app. 2577 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 208062
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(app. 515 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 206721
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(app. 573 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 206806
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270.00 GBP
(app. 309 EUR)
(app. 309 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 207028
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(app. 2577 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
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(app. 825 EUR)
(app. 825 EUR)
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