Sale 1259 — Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 June, 2022
Category — Great Britain and Offices Abroad
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
4603
GREAT BRITAIN, 1683 London "Dockwra" Triangle Handstamp. Clear strike of "Peny Post Payd P" triangle handstamp on flap of large part of folded cover addressed to Nottingham, missing small portion of backflap and edge tear just affecting strike, otherwise Very Fine and early strike of this scarce marking
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E. 300-400
3,750
4604
GREAT BRITAIN, 1704 letter from the Isle of Man. Folded letter datelined "Port St. Mary 7 Ap - 1704", carried to Amsterdam, where it was charged 3 stuivers, and delivered to London on May 29, where it was charged 8 pence, Very Fine, the earliest recorded postal item from the Isle of Man, there was no regular postal service on the Isle of Man until 1765, mail outside the island had to rely on passing packet boats, which is why this cover ended up going through Amsterdam on its way to London
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E. 1,000-1,500
1,200
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GREAT BRITAIN, 1839 Treasury Competition, "Harwoods Envelopes" Essay. In Green, address panel with black eight-line imprint "SPECIMEN OF ENVELOPE, STAMP, AND ADHESIVE LABEL, SUGGESTED BY CHARLES WHITING TO THE LORDS OF HER MAJESTY'S TREASURY, As exemplifying his suggestions for carrying our the mechanical requirements of a CHEAP Postage.", printed on back is Whiting's "PAID" embossed essay in Pale Red at upper left and the Beaufort House square essay in Red and Green at upper right; vertical and horizontal folds with some minor erosion spots and tears, small stain at upper left, still a Fine example of this rare 1839 Treasury Competition essay, ex Giamporcaro, SG from £2,500
E. 500-750
425
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GREAT BRITAIN, 1839 Treasury Competition, Charles Whiting Essay. Three different, one design in Green & Red and Blue & Red, other design in Black & Red, cut down to size with margins close to touching, two with small faults, Fine appearance, each with 1973 R.P.S. certificate
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E. 400-500
600
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E
GREAT BRITAIN, 1850, 1p Black and Red Brown, Prince Consort Essays (SG Specialised DP71(2). The two different colors, black with mostly large margins, Red Brown close margins to just in, both with thins, Brown Red with stain, Fine-Very Fine appearance, an affordable pair of the Prince Consort Essays, each with 1973 R.P.S. certificate, SG £5,000
Image 2
E. 400-500
700
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GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Lettered I-D, large margins all around, tied by bold strike of red Maltese Cross cancel with corresponding "Thrapston NO 13 1840" circular datestamp at left and well-struck blue "Thrapstone Penny Post" two-line handstamp on petite cover to Stamford, small wafer seal reading "Farming Woods" on reverse, Very Fine and choice, a stunning Penny Black cover
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E. 1,000-1,500
3,250
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GREAT BRITAIN, 1841, 1p Red Brown, Bluish (3; SG 8).Tied by "810" in oval grid on large embossed Valentine envelope, Tring Feb. 14, 1854 backstamp, local usage, accompanied by ornate Valentine enclosure which appears to have originated, few small erosion spots in embossing as often, still Very Fine, ex Giamporcaro
Image 2
E. 200-300
100
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Dog Delivering Mail. Intricately hand drawn cover with dog delivering letter in his mouth in the English countryside, affixed with Great Britain 1864 1p Red, Plate 159 (33; SG 44) and tied by "Dover MY 11 76" and "258" duplex cancel, addressed to Peebles with arrival backstamp, cover with return address on reverse from "James M. Richardson, Auctioneers, Estate and Title Agents, Tunbridge Wells", Very Fine and handsome cover
E. 400-500
700
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GREAT BRITAIN, 1969, 4p Herald Angel, Gold (Queen's Head) Omitted (605 var; SG 812a). Mint N.H., fresh colorsVERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1969 4-PENCE WITH GOLD (QUEEN'S HEAD) OMITTED. ONLY AROUND FIVE ARE THOUGHT TO EXIST.
A major Great Britain modern error rarity. SG £7,500
E. 3,000-4,000
3,250
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GREAT BRITAIN, ca. 1981 Unadopted Essay for the International Year of the Disabled Issue. Composite drawings of 32 different vignettes, sixteen of which are in watercolor, the other sixteen in pencil, on wove paper measuring 228 x 304mm, completed by well-known artist Andrew Restall with his signature at top left, with values ranging from 9p-13pVERY FINE AND UNIQUE HAND-DRAWN UNADOPTED ESSAYS BY ANDREW RESTALL FOR THE 1981 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED ISSUE.
Drawn and prepared by Andrew Restall who was an accomplished artist credited with designing numerous Great Britain postage stamps from 1964-1983. The issue was ultimately designed by J. Gibbs (Scott 937-940; SG 1147-1150).
With 2004 Sismondo certificate
E. 2,000-3,000
0
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GREAT BRITAIN, 1991, 22p King Charles Spaniel, Imperforate (1345 var; SG 1531a). Mint N.H. block of six with "246748" running number sheet margin at left, bottom left stamp with strong wrinkle which breaks paperVERY FINE. AN IMPRESSIVE IMPERFORATE MULTIPLE OF THE 1991 22-PENCE KING CHARLES SPANIEL. ONLY AROUND 15 PAIRS ARE THOUGHT TO EXIST.
SG £8,400 as three pairs
E. 1,500-2,000
900
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, Beirut, 1873, 4p Vermilion, 6p Brown (A12, A18; SG Z13, Z19). 4p plate 12, lettered F-L, 6p plate 11, lettered E-L, each tied by clear strike of "G06" barred cancel and corresponding "British Post Office Beyrout, MY 22 73" circular datestamp on reverse of cover to Wickow, Ireland, forwarded to Naas, Alexandria, Wicklow, Baltinglass, Athy, and Nass transit and arrival backstamps, stamps with minor faults, cover with minor bleach spots and small tear at top, otherwise Fine appearance, a scarce cover sent directly via British Paquebot and an early use as the British Post Office opened in Mar. 1873, signed Chiavarello
E. 400-500
700
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, Beirut, 1873, 1p Rose Red (A2; SG Z2). Two singles, plate 140, lettered N-E, plate 148, lettered N-F, each tied by "G06" barred cancel with corresponding "British Post Office Beyrout, SP 11 73" circular datestamp beside on cover front only to Marseilles, France, France 40c Orange on Yellowish (59; Yvert 38) horizontal pair cancelled by dotted "5080" cancel of Alexandria, Egypt in transit with circular datestamp at right, red "Paquebots de la Mediterranee", front with repair to addresses panel (just affecting Paquebot handstamp and to lower left, Very Fine appearance, signed Roumet and Sorani, ex Peter Stone
E. 300-400
1,300
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, Beirut, 1874, 4p Vermilion (A12; SG Z13). Plate 13, lettered N-F, wing margin at right, tied by bold strike of "G06" barred cancel and corresponding "British Post Office Beyrout, DE 3 74" circular datestamp on folded cover to Lyon, France, France 80c Rose on Pinkish (63; Yvert 57) horizontal pair tied by dotted "5080" cancels of Alexandria, Egypt in transit with circular datestamp at left, red "PD" handstamp, Lyon arrival backstampVERY FINE. A RARE AND HANDSOME 1874 BRITISH AND FRENCH POST OFFICES ABROAD COVER FROM BEIRUT VIA ALEXANDRIA TO FRANCE.
Signed A. Diena. Ex Peter Stone
E. 1,500-2,000
2,300
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, Beirut, 1875, 2p Blue (A4; SG Z4). Lettered O-F, tied by bold strike of "G06" barred cancel and corresponding "British Post Office Beyrout, JU 16 75" circular datestamp on folded cover to Lyon, France, France 80c Carmine Rose (63b; Yvert 57a) tied by dotted "2240" cancel of Marseilles in transit with circular datestamp on reverse, red "Paquebots de la Mediterranee" and "PD" handstamps, disinfection slit at center, 2p with trivial toning around perf tips, Very Fine, a rare and attractive cover, ex Peter Stone
E. 1,000-1,500
750
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, Beirut, 1875, 2-1/2p Claret (A5; SG Z6). Plate 1, lettered K-B, tied by clear strike of "G06" barred cancel with corresponding "British Post Office Beyrout, SP 23 75" circular datestamp beside on cover to Paris, France, France 80c Rose on Pinkish (63; Yvert 57) affixed and tied by "2240" dotted cancel on arrival in Marseilles, red "Paquebots de la Mediterranee" and "PD" boxed handstamps, Marseilles transit and Paris arrival backstamps, cover with central hole and repaired tear on reverse, Very Fine appearing and scarce, apparently prepared for despatch via the French Post Office in Alexandria but instead placed directly on a French Packet from Beirut and cancelled in Marseilles, ex Dale-Lichtenstein and Peter Stone
E. 1,500-2,000
900
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, Beirut, 1877, 2p Blue, 2-1/2p Claret, 1sh Green (A4, A6, A24; SG Z4, Z7, Z26). 2p lettered O-F, 2-1/2p Plate 8, lettered C-H, 1sh Plate 12, lettered J-C, all tied by "G06" barred cancel with corresponding "British Post Office, Beyrout, AU 16 77" circular datestamp beside on large registered cover to Berlin, Germany, with five German Consulate Beirut seals on reverse, Brindisi transit backstamp, slightly rough opening and minor edgewear, still Very Fine, scarce three-color franking, especially with the 1sh high value
E. 1,000-1,500
1,400
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, Beirut, 1875, 2-1/2p Claret (A5-A6; SG Z6-Z7). Four covers from the same correspondence sent to O.N. Ramsey in Omaha, NE on blue United States Consulate at "Beirut, Syria" corner card covers, three of the same type, one in different font, each with 2-1/2p Claret tied by barred "G06" cancel and "British Post Office, Beyrout" circular datestamps, one with single (Plate 8), two with two singles (Plate 1 and 11) and one strip of three (Plate 9) on cover, one includes original enclosure, few small faults but mostly Fine
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E. 500-750
425
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, 1906, 1pi on 2p Green & Carmine (25; SG 15). Horizontal pair, tied by well-struck "Registered Beyrout 3 JY 06" oval datestamp on registered cover to Manchester, England, forwarded to Salford before returning back to Manchester, "R" in circle and "Free Paid" handstamp, London transit and Manchester arrival backstamps, cover with file folds and some slight soiling which just affects stamps, otherwise Very Fine and well-travelled cover, especially scarce with the Beirut provisional pair used on the second day of use, with 1977 R.P.S. certificate (as old No. 25)
E. 1,000-1,500
950
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GREAT BRITAIN, Offices in Turkish Empire, 1906, 1pi on 2p Green & Carmine (25; SG 15). Used with 2p Green & Carmine (18; SG L4), tied by well-struck "Registered Beyrout 3 JY 06" oval datestamp on registered cover to Paris, France, then forwarded to Haute Savoi, "R" in circle and "Fee Paid" handstamp, Port Said, Paris, and Haute Savoi transit and arrival backstamps, cover with vertical file fold and minor edgewear, still Very Fine and scarce Beirut provisional used on cover the day after issuance
E. 750-1,000
550
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