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Great Britain, 1847, Queen Victoria (embossed), 1s pale green. ...more
Great Britain, 1847, Queen Victoria (embossed), 1s pale green. In
combination with 1841, 1d red brown (3), three singles, tied on
1850 folded letter from Liverpool to St. John, N.B. with barred
numeral "466"; endorsed "P. Hibernia" at upper left, backstamped
with "Liverpool My 4, 1850" cds and "St John N.B. My 17, 1850"
receiving datestamp, Very Fine and choice, a nice Trans-Atlantic
cover. SG No. 54. Scott No. 5; Estimate $400 - 600
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Great Britain, 1847, Queen Victoria (embossed), 1s pale green. ...more
Great Britain, 1847, Queen Victoria (embossed), 1s pale green. Two
cut to shape in combination with 1841, 1d red brown and 2d blue (3,
4) both with four margins, tied on 1853 cover from London to Mexico
with barred numeral "14" in diamond; large numeral "5" at left,
endorsed "p. Orinoco", Extremely Fine, a very attractive three
color franking to Mexico. SG No. 54. Scott No. 5; Estimate $300 -
400
Great Britain, 1854, 1sh Green, Embossed (5a; SG 55). Die 2,
original ...more Great Britain, 1854, 1sh Green, Embossed (5a; SG 55). Die 2, original gum, h.r., tight but clear margins on each side, fresh color, crisp embossing, faint overall soiling VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1854 ONE-SHILLING GREEN EMBOSSED ISSUE. SELDOM ENCOUNTERED IN SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION WITH MARGINS ON ALL SIDES. The presses used to print the Embossed issue allowed for only one impression to be printed at a time. This resulted in small (or non-existent) and irregular spacing between stamps. They were cut apart with scissors, often carelessly, resulting in the vast majority having little or no margins on one or more sides. To find a stamp containing four margins, full original gum, crisp embossing, and from the scarcer Die 2 - is quite remarkable. With clear 1996 E. Diena certificate. Scott $22,500. SG £16,000
Great Britain, 1848, 10p Red Brown (6; SG 57). Die 4, original ...more
Great Britain, 1848, 10p Red Brown (6; SG 57). Die 4, original gum
with slight tinge of brown, minor h.r., huge bottom sheet margin
measuring 6mm, full to ample at sides, just barely touching at top,
bold color, clear embossing, with "SD" in circle handstamp in
bottom margin FINE AND RARELY ENCOUNTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF
THE 1848 10-PENCE RED BROWN EMBOSSED ISSUE. The Embossed Issue is
notorious for having tight margins between stamps. An original-gum
example such as this is particularly rare. As noted on both
certificates, the origin of the "SD" is still unknown. It is
presumed to be "Stamping Department" from Somerset House. We feel
this could have been done on the top sheet of a stack of sheets
indicating a check of approval. With 1991 R.P.S. and 1997 Raybaudi
certificates. Scott $12,000. SG £8,500
Great Britain, 1848, 10p Deep Red Brown (6; SG 57; SG Specialised
H2/2). ...more Great Britain, 1848, 10p Deep Red Brown (6; SG 57; SG Specialised H2/2). Die 3, part original gum covering more than half the stamp, large to ample margins all around (a rare trait on this issue), small repair on Queen's chignon and trivial gum toning, Fine appearance, a rare certified original-gum stamp, particularly in the Deep Red Brown shade, with 2026 Brandon certificate, Scott $12,000, SG £7,500, SG Specialised £15,000
Great Britain, 1848, 10p Red Brown (6; SG 57). Die number
indistinct, ...more Great Britain, 1848, 10p Red Brown (6; SG 57). Die number indistinct, unused (regummed), large margins to clear at left, attractive color, pressed out crease at bottom left, Very Fine appearance, a presentable example of a stamp that is challenging to find both unused and certified as such, with 2026 Brandon certificate, Scott $12,000, SG £7,500
1847, 1 Sh. mattgelbgrün, gestempelt, Attest Diena, Mi. 7 -
550,-
...more 1847, 1 Sh. mattgelbgrün, gestempelt, Attest Diena, Mi. 7 - 550,-
Automatically generated translation:
1847, 1 Sh. Dull yellow green, used, certificate Diena, Michel 7 - 550,-
1847, 1 Sh. mattgelbgrün, gestempelt, Mi. 7 - 550,-
Automatically ...more 1847, 1 Sh. mattgelbgrün, gestempelt, Mi. 7 - 550,-
Automatically generated translation:
1847, 1 Sh. Dull yellow green, used, Michel 7 - 550,-
Great Britain, 1854, 6p Dull Violet, Embossed (7a; SG 59). Unused
(no ...more Great Britain, 1854, 6p Dull Violet, Embossed (7a; SG 59). Unused (no gum), with "V" of "VR" watermark reversed, clear margins at left and bottom, just barely touching at top and right, rich color, Fine, a rarely encountered unused example in sound condition, particularly this fresh, ex "Kooyong", with 2025 R.P.S. certificate, Scott $20,000, SG £12,000
Great Britain, 1854, 6p Violet, Embossed (7b; SG 61). Large ...more
Great Britain, 1854, 6p Violet, Embossed (7b; SG 61). Large part
disturbed original gum, tight but clear margins on each side, deep
rich shade, clear embossing, faint overall trace of toning
OTHERWISE VERY FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1854
6-PENCE EMBOSSED ISSUE IN THE VIOLET SHADE. The Embossed Issue is
notorious for having tight margins between stamps and are often cut
into the design on at least one or more sides. An original-gum
example such as this is particularly rare. With 1995 E. Diena
certificate. Scott $26,000. Listed but unpriced in Stanley Gibbons
1847/54: Embossed 1 s. pale green, Die 1, an unused corner block ...more
1847/54: Embossed 1 s. pale green, Die 1, an unused corner block of
four with close margin at right, lower right stamp touched on
frame, three margins good to huge at left and at base and showing
small portion of adjoining stamp at top, fine embosssing but the
lower pair with horizontal crease, reverse with some minor soiling
on the large part dried original gum. A spectacular multiple of
great rarity with just two such multiples recorded. Signed A.
Diena. Certs. RPSL (1958), BPA (1967) Gi H1(1) = £ 125'000.
Provenance: Collection Ernst Hunt, Stanley Gibbons, 10 Nov. 1966,
lot 122; Collection J. Grant Glassco
1847–54 1s Pale Green, Die 2 Fresh Mint with Exceptional Margins ...more
1847–54 1s Pale Green, Die 2 Fresh Mint with Exceptional Margins —
Magnificent ExampleA truly wonderful example of this classic issue,
displaying large to enormous margins, including a part sheet margin
at left, and retaining large part original gum. A small silk thread
split at the top left, outside the stamp design, is noted for
accuracy but in no way detracts from its exceptional freshness and
visual appeal.A very fine and highly desirable mint example, rarely
encountered in such superb condition, ideal for the advanced
collector. Stanley Gibbons Specialised Catalogue value: £18'000
1847/54: Embossed 1 s. pale green, Die 1, an unused example with
good ...more 1847/54: Embossed 1 s. pale green, Die 1, an unused example with good to large margins all round, of lovely delicate colour, superb large part horizontally streaked og. An exceptional stamp and extremely rare so fine. Signed A. Diena, F.B. Turpin. Cert. A. Diena (1958) Gi H1(1) = £ 24'000
1847: Embossed 1 s. pale green, Die II, cut square, with good ...more
1847: Embossed 1 s. pale green, Die II, cut square, with good to
large margins all around, unused, with large part original gum,
quite fresh, a rare stamp, particularly with such margins, fine.
Cert. Brandon (1993) Gi = £ 24'000. Provenance: Stanley Gibbons
(26/27 March 1998), lot 599
1847–54 1s Pale Green, Die 2, used block of eight. Large ...more
1847–54 1s Pale Green, Die 2, used block of eight. Large margins
all round; a few imperfections and hinge reinforcements, but good
condition for a multiple of this size. Very scarce. (SG £6,000 as
singles)
1847–54 1s Pale Green, used group comprising: a fine single ...more
1847–54 1s Pale Green, used group comprising: a fine single with
very large margins; a horizontal pair with good margins; and a
scarce vertical strip of three with good to very large margins
(small wrinkle). Fine quality. A most appealing, scarce, and
desirable group
1849 (10 Nov) Wrapper from Liverpool to New York by Packet
Caledonian ...more 1849 (10 Nov) Wrapper from Liverpool to New York by Packet Caledonian (endorsed “Late Mail”), bearing 1847–64 1s Embossed Pale Green, top-right corner marginal pair. Good to huge margins, tied by “466” numerals. US “PAID” and “5 / CENTS” handstamps adjacent. Reverse with Liverpool Floating Receiving House datestamp (confirming late posting). A little ink corrosion to address, very fine
1856 (Jan 18) wrapper from Glasgow, Scotland, to the USA, ...more
1856 (Jan 18) wrapper from Glasgow, Scotland, to the USA, with
1847-54 1s pale green, fine to good margins, tied by "QUEEN /
STREET" Scots Local hs, with "5 / CENTS" and Boston ds adjacent,
Glasgow bs, address partially rewritten, fine
1856 (5 Jun) Wrapper from Belfast, Ireland, to Cincinnati, ...more
1856 (5 Jun) Wrapper from Belfast, Ireland, to Cincinnati, USA,
bearing 1847–54 1s Embossed Pale Green, Die 2. Close to large
margins, tied by Belfast “spoon” duplex, with “5 / CENTS” and
Boston entry markings. A couple of small tears were reinforced
internally. Fine.Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena, Raybaudi
1847/54; Embossed 1 s. pale green, a used example probably from ...more
1847/54; Embossed 1 s. pale green, a used example probably from top
right corner of the sheet, used on 1856 cover to Philadelphia tied
by large part "Sheffield / 700" sideways duplex (July 25) in black.
Reverse with Liverpool transit cds (July 26) in deep green. Carried
on Cunard steamer "Asia" and struck on arrival with "PHILADELPHIA /
24 / PAID" datestamp in red (Aug 8). Slight contemporary corner
crease to the adhesive but a fine and scarce cover. Cert. BPA
(2001) Gi = £ 1'900
1850 (10 May) Folded letter sheet from London to New York, ...more
1850 (10 May) Folded letter sheet from London to New York, bearing
1847–54 1s Pale Green Embossed. Good margins, tied by “15” numeral,
with curved “PAID” and “5 / CENTS” handstamps in red alongside.
Sent by Cunard Packet "America". Very fine. Expertise: Signed
Raybaudi and “AD” Alberto Diena
Great Britain. 1847-54 Embossed. 1/- pale green Die II block of
four ...more Great Britain. 1847-54 Embossed. 1/- pale green Die II block of four cancelled by '175' barred numerals, clear margins all round, a little tight at foot, though generous on all other sides. A rare and fine multiple. Spec. H1(1), £7,000 as block of four, S.G. 54ii, £4,400 as used singles. (Estimate £1500 - £2000)
1847: Embossed 1s. green, Die I, cut square, margins close to
touched ...more 1847: Embossed 1s. green, Die I, cut square, margins close to touched in places, unused, with part original gum, repaired at right with green slightly repainted, yet a scarce stamp of overall fine appearance. Cert. Raybaudi (2004) Gi = £ 24'000
1847–54 1s Green, mint with large margins and part original ...more
1847–54 1s Green, mint with large margins and part original gum.
Split of silk thread reinforced at lower left. An attractive
example. (SG £16,000)
1847/54: Embossed 1 s. green, Die 1, an unused example with ample
to ...more 1847/54: Embossed 1 s. green, Die 1, an unused example with ample to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at base, fresh embossing in a rich shade with some green ink on Queen's ear, paper hinge remnant on reverse otherwise with most part og. A very scarce stamp unused. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (1964) Gi H1(2) = £ 24'000. Provenance: Collection Phillipe La Renotiere von Ferrari, Gilbert, 10 April 1924, lot 102; Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, 30 Oct. 1963, lot 204
1847–54 1s Green, Die 2, upper-left marginal vertical strip ...more
1847–54 1s Green, Die 2, upper-left marginal vertical strip of
three, used with London “22” numerals. Fine and scarce. (SG £2,250
as singles)
1847–54 1s Green, Die 2, lower-left corner marginal example, ...more
1847–54 1s Green, Die 2, lower-left corner marginal example, large
margins, used. Trace of a tiny thin spot. A very fine example. (SG
£1,100 for Die 2).Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena
1847/54: Embossed 1 s. green, a single example with good margins
all ...more 1847/54: Embossed 1 s. green, a single example with good margins all round, used on 1855 cover endorsed "Postage Paid" to Boston, USA tied by "SHREWSBURY / 708" Spoon cancellation (March 5) in black. Reverse with Liverpool transit cds (March 6) in green. Carried by Collins Line steamer "Atlantic" with unframed "21 CENTS" credit and "BOSTON / AM. PKT / PAID" arrival cds in red at left. A fine cover Gi = £ 1'900
1856 (12 Sep) Folded letter sheet from Drummonds, London, to ...more
1856 (12 Sep) Folded letter sheet from Drummonds, London, to New
York, bearing 1847–54 1s Green Embossed. Good to large margins,
tied by “30” numeral and curved “PAID” in red, with “5 / CENTS”
handstamp alongside. Very fine
1854 (16 Feb) Wrapper from Derry, Ireland, to Philadelphia, ...more
1854 (16 Feb) Wrapper from Derry, Ireland, to Philadelphia, USA,
bearing 1847–54 1s Embossed Green, top-left corner marginal. Fine
to good margins elsewhere, cancelled by “172” Irish numeral, with
Philadelphia arrival. Stamp lifted and hinged back in place.
Reverse with despatch backstamp. Very fine
Rumsey Auctions
Lot 1024
SC
5
SG
54
425.00 USD
(app. 358 EUR)
12/09/2025 08:00 PST
(app. 358 EUR)
Rumsey Auctions
Lot 1025
SC
5
SG
54
260.00 USD
(app. 219 EUR)
12/09/2025 08:00 PST
(app. 219 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 4
SC
5a
SG
55
original ...more Great Britain, 1854, 1sh Green, Embossed (5a; SG 55). Die 2, original gum, h.r., tight but clear margins on each side, fresh color, crisp embossing, faint overall soiling VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1854 ONE-SHILLING GREEN EMBOSSED ISSUE. SELDOM ENCOUNTERED IN SOUND ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION WITH MARGINS ON ALL SIDES. The presses used to print the Embossed issue allowed for only one impression to be printed at a time. This resulted in small (or non-existent) and irregular spacing between stamps. They were cut apart with scissors, often carelessly, resulting in the vast majority having little or no margins on one or more sides. To find a stamp containing four margins, full original gum, crisp embossing, and from the scarcer Die 2 - is quite remarkable. With clear 1996 E. Diena certificate. Scott $22,500. SG £16,000
3000.00 USD
(app. 2528 EUR)
(app. 2528 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 5
SC
6
SG
57
3000.00 USD
(app. 2528 EUR)
(app. 2528 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 6
SC
6
SG
57
H2/2). ...more Great Britain, 1848, 10p Deep Red Brown (6; SG 57; SG Specialised H2/2). Die 3, part original gum covering more than half the stamp, large to ample margins all around (a rare trait on this issue), small repair on Queen's chignon and trivial gum toning, Fine appearance, a rare certified original-gum stamp, particularly in the Deep Red Brown shade, with 2026 Brandon certificate, Scott $12,000, SG £7,500, SG Specialised £15,000
500.00 USD
(app. 421 EUR)
(app. 421 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 7
SC
6
SG
57
indistinct, ...more Great Britain, 1848, 10p Red Brown (6; SG 57). Die number indistinct, unused (regummed), large margins to clear at left, attractive color, pressed out crease at bottom left, Very Fine appearance, a presentable example of a stamp that is challenging to find both unused and certified as such, with 2026 Brandon certificate, Scott $12,000, SG £7,500
400.00 USD
(app. 337 EUR)
(app. 337 EUR)
Viennafil Auctions
Lot 12990
Mi
7
550,-
...more 1847, 1 Sh. mattgelbgrün, gestempelt, Attest Diena, Mi. 7 - 550,-
Automatically generated translation:
1847, 1 Sh. Dull yellow green, used, certificate Diena, Michel 7 - 550,-
120.00 EUR
02/24/2026 CET
Viennafil Auctions
Lot 12991
Mi
7
Automatically ...more 1847, 1 Sh. mattgelbgrün, gestempelt, Mi. 7 - 550,-
Automatically generated translation:
1847, 1 Sh. Dull yellow green, used, Michel 7 - 550,-
110.00 EUR
02/24/2026 CET
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 8
SC
7a
SG
59
(no ...more Great Britain, 1854, 6p Dull Violet, Embossed (7a; SG 59). Unused (no gum), with "V" of "VR" watermark reversed, clear margins at left and bottom, just barely touching at top and right, rich color, Fine, a rarely encountered unused example in sound condition, particularly this fresh, ex "Kooyong", with 2025 R.P.S. certificate, Scott $20,000, SG £12,000
1500.00 USD
(app. 1264 EUR)
(app. 1264 EUR)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Lot 9
SC
7b
SG
61
2000.00 USD
(app. 1686 EUR)
(app. 1686 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 4133
2 more pictures
SG
54
LIVE!
44000.00 CHF
(app. 48243 EUR)
Sold
(app. 48243 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20090
SG
54
4000.00 GBP
(app. 4597 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 4597 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 4132
1 more picture
SG
54
good ...more 1847/54: Embossed 1 s. pale green, Die 1, an unused example with good to large margins all round, of lovely delicate colour, superb large part horizontally streaked og. An exceptional stamp and extremely rare so fine. Signed A. Diena, F.B. Turpin. Cert. A. Diena (1958) Gi H1(1) = £ 24'000
LIVE!
3000.00 CHF
(app. 3289 EUR)
Sold
(app. 3289 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 5031
2 more pictures
SG
54
LIVE!
4000.00 CHF
(app. 4386 EUR)
06/22/2025 12:00 CEST
(app. 4386 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20091
SG
54
700.00 GBP
(app. 804 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 804 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20092
4 more pictures
SG
54
600.00 GBP
(app. 690 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 690 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20109
SG
54
Caledonian ...more 1849 (10 Nov) Wrapper from Liverpool to New York by Packet Caledonian (endorsed “Late Mail”), bearing 1847–64 1s Embossed Pale Green, top-right corner marginal pair. Good to huge margins, tied by “466” numerals. US “PAID” and “5 / CENTS” handstamps adjacent. Reverse with Liverpool Floating Receiving House datestamp (confirming late posting). A little ink corrosion to address, very fine
300.00 GBP
(app. 345 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 345 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20114
SG
54
150.00 GBP
(app. 172 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 172 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20119
SG
54
200.00 GBP
(app. 230 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 230 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 4134
2 more pictures
SG
54
LIVE!
1200.00 CHF
(app. 1316 EUR)
Sold
(app. 1316 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20110
SG
54
150.00 GBP
(app. 172 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 172 EUR)
Spink London
Lot 2345 (x)
SG
54ii
four ...more Great Britain. 1847-54 Embossed. 1/- pale green Die II block of four cancelled by '175' barred numerals, clear margins all round, a little tight at foot, though generous on all other sides. A rare and fine multiple. Spec. H1(1), £7,000 as block of four, S.G. 54ii, £4,400 as used singles. (Estimate £1500 - £2000)
1000.00 GBP
(app. 1149 EUR)
01/22/2026 08:00 GMT
(app. 1149 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 5032
1 more picture
SG
55
touched ...more 1847: Embossed 1s. green, Die I, cut square, margins close to touched in places, unused, with part original gum, repaired at right with green slightly repainted, yet a scarce stamp of overall fine appearance. Cert. Raybaudi (2004) Gi = £ 24'000
LIVE!
1000.00 CHF
(app. 1096 EUR)
06/22/2025 12:00 CEST
(app. 1096 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20093
SG
55
2000.00 GBP
(app. 2298 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 2298 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 4135
1 more picture
SG
55
to ...more 1847/54: Embossed 1 s. green, Die 1, an unused example with ample to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at base, fresh embossing in a rich shade with some green ink on Queen's ear, paper hinge remnant on reverse otherwise with most part og. A very scarce stamp unused. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (1964) Gi H1(2) = £ 24'000. Provenance: Collection Phillipe La Renotiere von Ferrari, Gilbert, 10 April 1924, lot 102; Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, 30 Oct. 1963, lot 204
LIVE!
2600.00 CHF
(app. 2851 EUR)
Sold
(app. 2851 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20094
SG
55
400.00 GBP
(app. 460 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 460 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20095
SG
55
100.00 GBP
(app. 115 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 115 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 4137
SG
55
all ...more 1847/54: Embossed 1 s. green, a single example with good margins all round, used on 1855 cover endorsed "Postage Paid" to Boston, USA tied by "SHREWSBURY / 708" Spoon cancellation (March 5) in black. Reverse with Liverpool transit cds (March 6) in green. Carried by Collins Line steamer "Atlantic" with unframed "21 CENTS" credit and "BOSTON / AM. PKT / PAID" arrival cds in red at left. A fine cover Gi = £ 1'900
LIVE!
380.00 CHF
(app. 417 EUR)
Sold
(app. 417 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20120
SG
55
150.00 GBP
(app. 172 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 172 EUR)
David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lot 20111
SG
55
200.00 GBP
(app. 230 EUR)
03/26/2026 12:00 CET
(app. 230 EUR)
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