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England, Mi. 2, Viktor, 2 d blue, letters DH, black Maltese ...more
England, Mi. 2, Viktor, 2 d blue, letters DH, black Maltese cross
stamp, nice cuts, dark shade
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GB SG 2 1840 1d black Plate 1a RF used
1840 1d black Plate 1a ...more GB SG 2 1840 1d black Plate 1a RF used
1840 1d black Plate 1a lettered RF, four good margins, neat red MC. SG 2
England, Mi. 2, Victoria 2 d blue, letters FB, black Maltese ...more
England, Mi. 2, Victoria 2 d blue, letters FB, black Maltese cross
stamp, nice cuts
1840, QV 2d. blue, plate 2, horizontal pair, lettered EK-EL, four ...more
1840, QV 2d. blue, plate 2, horizontal pair, lettered EK-EL, four mostly good margins, cancelled with Maltese Cross in black, lovely bold strikes, right stamp tiny vertical crease, otherwise fine and attractive. Certificate P.E. London. (1996)
Great Britain, 1840, 2p Deep Blue (2b; SG 4). Unused (regummed),
large ...more Great Britain, 1840, 2p Deep Blue (2b; SG 4). Unused (regummed), large margins to clear, proof-like color and sharp impression VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE GREAT BRITAIN 1840 2-PENNY DEEP BLUE. A MAJOR RARITY OF THE EARLY LINE ENGRAVED. The 2p Blue is far scarcer than its famous counterpart, the Penny Black, in unused condition. With 2015 Scheller certificate. Catalogued as with gum. Scott $52,500. SG £35,000
1840 2d Deep Blue, Plate 2, BD–SE, block of four. Strong, ...more
1840 2d Deep Blue, Plate 2, BD–SE, block of four. Strong, vivid
shade, neatly cancelled by virtually complete strikes of the black
Maltese Cross. Tiny scissor cut between impressions at right in the
margin only. A most attractive and rare multiple
1840 SG.DS7, Two Pence Blue, deep blue, plate 2, letters A-G; ...more
1840 SG.DS7, Two Pence Blue, deep blue, plate 2, letters A-G; VF
piece with black postmark Maltese cross (Manchester); certificate
Brandon, c.v.. £1.400+, rare offer
1840: 2 d. deep full blue, plate 1, lettered NE, a used example in
a ...more 1840: 2 d. deep full blue, plate 1, lettered NE, a used example in a rich shade, ample to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by black Maltese Cross. A fine stamp. Signed Brun Gi = £ 1'200
2d Pl.1 ‘TC’ (SG 4 ‘DEEP FULL-BLUE’) superb ‘1844 TYPE ...more
2d Pl.1 ‘TC’ (SG 4 ‘DEEP FULL-BLUE’) superb ‘1844 TYPE NUMERAL
‘340’ (Harwich) four close (just barely touched) to fine margins.
Scarce this pretty. (c. £2,000)
1840: 2 d. deep full blue, plate 1, lettered CD, unused, ...more
1840: 2 d. deep full blue, plate 1, lettered CD, unused, regummed,
clear to ample margins, showing the double "D" variety, some light
toning, a rare stamp unused. Cert. RPSL (2013) stating "unused" not
mentioning the gum. Gi DS1j = £ 45'000. Provenance: Grosvenor
Auctions, 18 May 2006, lot 440; Grosvenor Auctions, 30/31 October
2013, lot 369
1840: 2 d. deep full blue, plate 1, lettered CD, unused, ...more
1840: 2 d. deep full blue, plate 1, lettered CD, unused, regummed,
clear to ample margins, showing the double "D" variety, some light
toning, a rare stamp unused. Cert. RPSL (2013) stating "unused" not
mentioning the gum. Gi DS1j = £ 45'000. Provenance: Grosvenor
Auctions, 18 May 2006, lot 440; Grosvenor Auctions, 30/31 October
2013, lot 369
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1 (FE–GF) Brilliant Mint Block of Four — ...more
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1 (FE–GF) Brilliant Mint Block of Four — Dublin
FindAn exceptional and highly desirable multiple, this block of
four (FE–GF) is presented in a strong, bright shade with even,
well-balanced margins. The block retains almost full original gum,
with the superb lower pair remaining unmounted (never hinged). A
minor fold/disturbance in the upper margin, typical of blocks from
this famous find, is noted for accuracy and does not detract from
the block’s outstanding appearance and deep, rich colour.A key
exhibition-quality block, combining rarity, freshness, and visual
impact, and a highlight of any advanced collection. Stanley Gibbons
Specialised Catalogue value: £175'000. Expertise: Robson Lowe
“Certificate of Opinion” (1968), British Philatelic Association
Certificate (2025). Provenance: From the renowned Dublin Find
(illustrated p.41), and Renato Mondolfo
GB SG 5 1840 2d blue block of six mint
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (OJ-PL) ...more GB SG 5 1840 2d blue block of six mint
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (OJ-PL) in right-marginal block of six with part inscription, good to very large surrounding margins, mint brilliant large part o.g. with a couple of horizontal creases, not at all detracting from otherwise magnificent colour and appearance, a rarity; one of the great philatelic showpieces with impeccable provenance. Holcombe (1991), Diena (1991) & BPA (2010) Certificates. SG 5, cat £180,000
1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered RH, unused, with part ...more
1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered RH, unused, with part original
gum, good balanced margins all around, pleasing bright shade, some
light toning and central thin, but a scarce unused example of
otherwise fine appearance Gi DS5 = £ 38'000. Provenance: Collection
Ernest Dale, Stanley Gibbons, 10-11 June 1969, lot 68
1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered NI-NJ, an unused horizontal ...more
1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered NI-NJ, an unused horizontal pair
of fine vivid colour, large even margins all round, slightest spot
behind Queen's ear on left hand stamp not greatly affecting the
appearance of an attractive pair, without gum. An extremely rare
multiple. Signed A. Diena Gi DS5 = £ 85'000. Provenance: Collection
Wane, Harmer 10-11 Nov. 1941, lot 120; Robson Lowe, 19 Jan. 1966,
lot 681
GB SG 5 1840 2d blue used pair
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (AC-AD) four ...more GB SG 5 1840 2d blue used pair
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (AC-AD) four clear to good margins, horizontal pair, cancelled by neat strikes from red MC, fine and attractive. SG 5, £1950+
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1 (SI–TL) Exceptional Block of Eight, ...more
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1 (SI–TL) Exceptional Block of Eight, UsedA
remarkable multiple, this block of eight from Plate 1, positions
SI–TL, is presented in a deep, rich shade and remains used on
fragment, securely tied by fine black crisp Maltese Cross
cancellations. The block displays good to large margins all round
and is of excellent overall quality, combining strong colour with
outstanding visual balance.A most attractive and highly significant
block, seldom encountered in such size and condition. Expertise:
Certified by the British Philatelic Association (2025)
1840 SG.5, TWO PENCE BLUE blue, letters A-J; VF, with light ...more
1840 SG.5, TWO PENCE BLUE blue, letters A-J; VF, with light red
cancel. Maltese cross, c.v.. £975
1840 SG.5, TWO PENCE BLUE blue, letters T-H; fine, with black
cancel. ...more 1840 SG.5, TWO PENCE BLUE blue, letters T-H; fine, with black cancel. Maltese cross, c.v.. £975
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1, AJ–DJ, vertical strip of four, used. Good ...more
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1, AJ–DJ, vertical strip of four, used. Good to
large margined strip, parts of four black Maltese Crosses. Creasing
on BJ and DJ, but of fine appearance. Vertical strips are seldom
seen, and this is a most unusual multiple
1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, DH–DJ, horizontal strip of three. ...more
1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, DH–DJ, horizontal strip of three. Good
margins, three strikes of black Maltese Cross. Light vertical
crease. Fine
1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, TA, bright fresh corner marginal (with part
of ...more 1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, TA, bright fresh corner marginal (with part of adjoining stamp at right). Superb full strike of contrasting bright red Maltese Cross. Excellent eye-appeal and a most desirable showpiece
1840 SG.5, TWO PENCE BLUE, horizontal pair, letters I-E and ...more
1840 SG.5, TWO PENCE BLUE, horizontal pair, letters I-E and I-F,
close but full margins, light black cancel. Maltese cross; left
stamp with light fold, c.v.. £2.000+
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1, LD–LG, horizontal strip of ...more
1840 2d Blue, Plate 1, LD–LG, horizontal strip of four.
Four-margined strip, fine strikes of red Maltese Cross. Light
vertical creases. A most attractive strip
GB 1840 2d blue Plate 1 used strip of 3
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (SB-SD) ...more GB 1840 2d blue Plate 1 used strip of 3
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (SB-SD) horizontal strip of three, four clear to good margins, neatly struck by three red MCs, most attractive multiple. Brandon Certificate (2001) SG 5, £2900+
GB SG 5 1840 2d steel blue shade used
1840 2d steel blue Plate 1 ...more GB SG 5 1840 2d steel blue shade used
1840 2d steel blue Plate 1 (KE) four close to good margins, struck by neat black MC, fine example of this difficult shade. RPS Certificate (1981). SG 5; Spec. DS4, £1900
1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, HB–HD, horizontal strip of three. Very ...more
1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, HB–HD, horizontal strip of three. Very large
margined strip, with black Maltese Cross cancels. A very fine
multiple
GB SG 5 1840 2d blue Plate 2 RF used
1840 2d blue Plate 2, lettered ...more GB SG 5 1840 2d blue Plate 2 RF used
1840 2d blue Plate 2, lettered RF. A really fine example with rich colour and very good margins, huge at right with a good portion of the adjoining impression. SG 5
1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered LH-LI, a used horizontal pair in
a ...more 1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered LH-LI, a used horizontal pair in a rich shade with four good, even margins, each neatly tied to small piece by black Maltese Cross. Signed A. Diena Gi. DS5 = £ 2'200.
1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered MC-MD, a horizontal pair ...more
1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered MC-MD, a horizontal pair with
large margins all round but minutely shaved at top left corner, on
1840 quadruple rate cover to London, tied by Maltese Crosses in red
with DERBY despatch cds below (Dec 12) in red. Reverse with London
arrival cds (Dec 14) in red. File fold well away from the
adhesives, a scarce franking Gi = £ 2'200 for a pair off cover.
Filatelie Flaska
Lot 1134
Mi
2
90.61 EUR
01/24/2026 23:59 CET
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 1028
SG
2
1840 1d black Plate 1a ...more GB SG 2 1840 1d black Plate 1a RF used
1840 1d black Plate 1a lettered RF, four good margins, neat red MC. SG 2
230.00 GBP
(app. 263 EUR)
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(app. 263 EUR)
Filatelie Flaska
Lot 1133
Mi
2
90.61 EUR
01/24/2026 23:59 CET
Heinrich Köhler Auctions
Lot 1524
1 more picture
SG
2 DS3
LIVE!
300.00 EUR
03/20/2026 13:00 CET
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 2
SC
2b
SG
4
large ...more Great Britain, 1840, 2p Deep Blue (2b; SG 4). Unused (regummed), large margins to clear, proof-like color and sharp impression VERY FINE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE GREAT BRITAIN 1840 2-PENNY DEEP BLUE. A MAJOR RARITY OF THE EARLY LINE ENGRAVED. The 2p Blue is far scarcer than its famous counterpart, the Penny Black, in unused condition. With 2015 Scheller certificate. Catalogued as with gum. Scott $52,500. SG £35,000
3000.00 USD
(app. 2548 EUR)
03/17/2026 11:30 EDT
(app. 2548 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20064
SG
4
2000.00 GBP
(app. 2290 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 2290 EUR)
Burda Auction, s.r.o.
Lot 446
2 more pictures
SG
4
405.00 EUR
02/28/2026 23:59 CET
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 4081
SG
4
a ...more 1840: 2 d. deep full blue, plate 1, lettered NE, a used example in a rich shade, ample to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by black Maltese Cross. A fine stamp. Signed Brun Gi = £ 1'200
LIVE!
300.00 CHF
(app. 328 EUR)
06/22/2025 12:00 CEST
(app. 328 EUR)
Embassy Stamps
Lot 67849
SG
4
Fixed Price
420.00 GBP
(app. 481 EUR)
(app. 481 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 674
1 more picture
SG
4a
LIVE!
3400.00 CHF
(app. 3722 EUR)
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(app. 3722 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 5004
2 more pictures
SG
4a
LIVE!
1500.00 CHF
(app. 1642 EUR)
06/22/2025 12:00 CEST
(app. 1642 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20056
2 more pictures
SG
5
50000.00 GBP
(app. 57239 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 57239 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 1063
SG
5, 5
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (OJ-PL) ...more GB SG 5 1840 2d blue block of six mint
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (OJ-PL) in right-marginal block of six with part inscription, good to very large surrounding margins, mint brilliant large part o.g. with a couple of horizontal creases, not at all detracting from otherwise magnificent colour and appearance, a rarity; one of the great philatelic showpieces with impeccable provenance. Holcombe (1991), Diena (1991) & BPA (2010) Certificates. SG 5, cat £180,000
70000.00 GBP
(app. 80135 EUR)
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(app. 80135 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 5005
SG
5
LIVE!
1500.00 CHF
(app. 1642 EUR)
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(app. 1642 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 4080
2 more pictures
SG
5
LIVE!
7500.00 CHF
(app. 8209 EUR)
Sold
(app. 8209 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 1064
SG
5, 5
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (AC-AD) four ...more GB SG 5 1840 2d blue used pair
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (AC-AD) four clear to good margins, horizontal pair, cancelled by neat strikes from red MC, fine and attractive. SG 5, £1950+
750.00 GBP
(app. 859 EUR)
Sold
(app. 859 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20063
1 more picture
SG
5
10000.00 GBP
(app. 11448 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 11448 EUR)
Burda Auction, s.r.o.
Lot 447
SG
5
298.00 EUR
02/28/2026 23:59 CET
Burda Auction, s.r.o.
Lot 448
SG
5
cancel. ...more 1840 SG.5, TWO PENCE BLUE blue, letters T-H; fine, with black cancel. Maltese cross, c.v.. £975
256.00 EUR
02/28/2026 23:59 CET
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20057
SG
5
500.00 GBP
(app. 572 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 572 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20065
SG
5
500.00 GBP
(app. 572 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 572 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20068
SG
5
of ...more 1840 2d Blue, Plate 2, TA, bright fresh corner marginal (with part of adjoining stamp at right). Superb full strike of contrasting bright red Maltese Cross. Excellent eye-appeal and a most desirable showpiece
800.00 GBP
(app. 916 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 916 EUR)
Burda Auction, s.r.o.
Lot 449
SG
5
554.00 EUR
02/28/2026 23:59 CET
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20061
SG
5
500.00 GBP
(app. 572 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 572 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 1065
SG
5
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (SB-SD) ...more GB 1840 2d blue Plate 1 used strip of 3
1840 2d blue Plate 1 (SB-SD) horizontal strip of three, four clear to good margins, neatly struck by three red MCs, most attractive multiple. Brandon Certificate (2001) SG 5, £2900+
600.00 GBP
(app. 687 EUR)
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(app. 687 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 1066
SG
5, 5
1840 2d steel blue Plate 1 ...more GB SG 5 1840 2d steel blue shade used
1840 2d steel blue Plate 1 (KE) four close to good margins, struck by neat black MC, fine example of this difficult shade. RPS Certificate (1981). SG 5; Spec. DS4, £1900
350.00 GBP
(app. 401 EUR)
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(app. 401 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20067
SG
5
600.00 GBP
(app. 687 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 687 EUR)
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Lot 1067
SG
5
1840 2d blue Plate 2, lettered ...more GB SG 5 1840 2d blue Plate 2 RF used
1840 2d blue Plate 2, lettered RF. A really fine example with rich colour and very good margins, huge at right with a good portion of the adjoining impression. SG 5
450.00 GBP
(app. 515 EUR)
Sold
(app. 515 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 688
SG
5
a ...more 1840: 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered LH-LI, a used horizontal pair in a rich shade with four good, even margins, each neatly tied to small piece by black Maltese Cross. Signed A. Diena Gi. DS5 = £ 2'200.
LIVE!
400.00 CHF
(app. 438 EUR)
12/13/2025 12:59 CET
(app. 438 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 5265
SG
5
LIVE!
300.00 CHF
(app. 328 EUR)
Sold
(app. 328 EUR)
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