1840 Two Penny Blue
PLATE 1 STAMPS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 41 |
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 OJ-PL, Plate 1, a striking right sheet-margin
mint block of six (3 x 2), showing "t to remove the Cement." partial
inscription in the full sheet selvage at right, other margins full and
marvelously well balanced, brilliant color and impression on especially
bright paper, position OK being the shifted transfer variety and all P
squares recut, o.g., two horizontal creases (one passing through each
horizontal strip) that in no way detract from the overall magnificent
appearance of this very rare and important multiple; among the most
eye-appealing of the few existing marginal Two Pence mint multiples;
signed Enzo Diena and accompanied by his 1991 certificate, as well as being
signed by Peter Holcombe and accompanied by his 1991 certificate;
ex-Atkinson. (Image) |
Est. $50,000-75,000
SOLD for $210,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 42 |
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 AI-CJ, Plate 1, a brilliant mint block of six (2
x 3), an especially deep shade and radiant prooflike impression, close to
large margins virtually all round except BI touched at left, much original
gum, two light central diagonal creases and CI has a thin, overall in a
wonderfully fine and fresh state of conservation; a ravishing mint multiple
of this great classic stamp; 1965 BPA certificate; ex-Cooley,
Pichai. (Image) |
Est. $30,000-40,000
SOLD for $25,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 43 |
O |
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 HI-HL and IA-ID, Plate 1, two horizontal strips
of four, both tied to single piece by neat and unobtrusive multiple strikes
of black Maltese Cross cancels, each strip quite well margined as both have
ample to mostly large margins all around, pale blue shade and nice
impressions, top left corner of HI with small tear, otherwise very fine; an
impressive franking on a piece of eight Two Pence Blues; signed Enzo Diena
on reverse of piece. (Image) |
Est. $4,000-5,000
SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
PLATE 1 COVERS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 44 |
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 FA-FC, Plate 1, horizontal strip of three tied to
large size folded letter addressed to Regents Park by red Maltese Cross
cancels, clear black circular "Q/MY-12/1840" rare early May date
cancel, along with red boxed May 13, 1840 receiving handstamp on reverse,
strip with close to ample margins (just touching at a few points), letter
has been refolded extensively to both improve appearance and to fit an
exhibition page, some soiling and light running of address ink,
nevertheless this is a rarely seen early May date usage, particularly with
a franking larger than a single. (Image) |
Est. $4,000-5,000
SOLD for $8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 45 |
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 AE-BE vertical pair and DC-DE horizontal strip of
three, Plate 1, uprating a Mulready 2p envelope, a209, to India
(slightly refolded at top to its original pre-use position), from Bristol
(30 Sept. 1840) to Ajmeer redirected to Agra via Bombay and Cawnpore, both
the pair and strip of three have ample to large margins and possess rich
bright blue color, pre-printing or application wrinkles, clearly cancelled
and well tied by Maltese Crosses in red, showing origin, transit, and
arrival d.s. all on reverse; one of the great uprated Mulready covers
and an exhibition item of the highest echelon, of the two recorded uprated
Mulready usages to India this is by far the finer; 1996 BPA
certificate; ex-"Daisy", Pichai.
(imagea)
(Image) |
Est. $40,000-50,000
SOLD for $450,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 46 |
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 CC-CE and AF-AH, Plate 1, two horizontal strips
of three tied to lovely 1840 double letter sheet to Malta, from the
famous Lady Louis correspondence, each strip with margins just touching to
full, deep rich colors, all cancelled with indistinct red Maltese Cross
cancels, sent from Clifton (manuscript dated "Clifton Oct. 9th 1840" at
left) and with Clifton dumb handstamp in black, manuscript "Via Falmouth"
below address, backstamped Bristol in red, the letter sheet itself is quite
neat and clean, very fine; an eye-appealing and rare overseas usage to
Malta from a well known correspondence; 1994 BPA certificate. (Image) |
Est. $15,000-20,000
SOLD for $17,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 47 |
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 BA-BF and BG-BL, Plate 1, two horizontal strips
of six, cut from the same complete row, varying margins, pale blue shade,
tied to impressive 1841 (18 June) folded entire from Liverpool to New
York, boldly cancelled by Maltese Crosses in black and showing
"Boston/SHIP/July 3/Ms." c.d.s. in red adjacent, with origin double-ring
d.s. on reverse, endorsed "Britannia Steamer 12 June 1841", lower strip
lifted and reaffixed in its original position; a spectacular 2/- double
rate Trans-Atlantic cover and the highest recorded franking for a cover
sent abroad with this plate, a remarkable showpiece; signed Enzo Diena and
accompanied by a 1998 RPS certificate; ex-Hunt, Pichai. (Image) |
Est. $20,000-30,000
SOLD for $15,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
PLATE 2 STAMPS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 48 |
O |
|
 PG-QH, Plate 2, an exceptional used block of
four, possessing large even margins on three sides, fourth margin clearing
but close, deep rich color, very light and unobtrusive black Maltese Cross
cancels, faint bend between top and bottom pair, very fine; an exceedingly
rare block in far superior quality than normally found; ex-Cooley. (Image) |
Est. $10,000-15,000
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 49 |
O |
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 DG-KK, Plate 2, a showpiece used block of ten (5
x 2), with margins all around except just touching at one point on EG, pale
blue shade, black Maltese Cross cancels, block with some minor surface
rubbing on two stamps and a vertical crease through DK/EK, still quite fine
and handsome for such a large multiple; signed by both Enzo Diena and Peter
Holcombe, also accompanied by the latter's 1991 certificate;
ex-Atkinson. (Image) |
Est. $15,000-20,000
SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
PLATE 2 COVERS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 50 |
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 AK-AL horizontal pair from the top right corner of
the sheet and BK-CL block of four from the right of the sheet, Plate 2,
both tied to remarkable folded entire from Newport to Lubeck,
Germany, both the pair and block with full to large margins (but just
touched at one point at bottom of each), deep rich color, black Maltese
Cross cancels tie stamps, "Newport-Mon/My 18/1841" double ring c.d.s on
reverse along with London transit (May 19) and May 24 arrival marking,
rated "2" in red crayon, a very fine and famous cover to an enormously rare
destination; 1998 RPS certificate; ex-Meroni, Seymour, Shaida and
Pichai. (Image) |
Est. $20,000-30,000
SOLD for $50,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1840 One Penny Black and Two Penny Blue
MIXED FRANKING COVERS
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 51 |
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 Two 1p Black singles, FK and GC, Plate 1a and 2p
Blue, AC, Plate 1, all tied to handsome large folded letter from London
(28 May) to Manchester and readdressed (as requested in the contents of the
letter) without further postage to Ashgrove, Herts., stamps with ample to
large margins and beautifully tied by red Maltese Cross cancels, London
datestamp on reverse, cover has been slightly refolded at left, 2p with
small sealed cut, overall a very fine mixed franking, which is especially
rare and desirable in this choice condition; signed by both Enzo Diena and
Peter Holcombe, also accompanied by the latter's 1991 certificate. (Image) |
Est. $20,000-30,000
SOLD for $35,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 52 |
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 1p Black, SJ, Plate 6 and 2p Blue, RI, Plate 1,
uprating an 1840 (30 Oct.) Mulready 1p letter sheet (A19, with Scottish
Provident Institution printed advertisement in blue on inside, vertical
filing crease) from Dumfries to Annan, both with large even margins except
the 2p has truncated lower right corner, cancelled by Maltese Crosses in
red, showing another fine central strike adjacent and framed origin d.s. on
reverse, typical vertical filing crease, an exceptional uprated Mulready of
exquisite quality and character, a charming and delightful cover; 1998 BPA
certificate; ex-Grunin, Pichai. (Image) |
Est. $30,000-40,000
SOLD for $47,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 53 |
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 The extraordinary "Lady Louis" uprated Mulready
envelope to Malta, envelope (A151) addressed to Lady Louis,
Malta and inscribed via Falmouth, bearing 1p Black, DA, Plate V
(state 2) single, a 1p Black, PA-PD horizontal strip of four, Plate 1, plus
2p Blue FI, GI and HI singles, Plate 1, mostly with margins all around, all
cancelled by striking and distinctive orange Maltese Cross cancels of
Bristol and with corresponding "Bristol/JA 9/1841" backstamp, "No. 17"
black handstamp on the front of the cover below stamps, two stamps slightly
repaired and address panel a bit toned; this stunning and incredibly rare
cover has long been regarded as one of the most important postal history
rarities of Great Britain and is perfectly suited for exhibition; 1998 BPA
certificate; ex-Grunin. (Image) |
Est. $75,000-100,000
SOLD for $650,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 54 |
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 1p Black, HD and HL singles, Plate 6 and 2p Blue, SI
and SK singles, Plate 1, all tied to large portion of 1840 folded
letter (also a bit refolded) to Holbeach by indistinct red Maltese Cross
cancels, "Lynn/OC 2/1840" origination c.d.s. on reverse, all stamps with
four ample to large margins, a fine and extremely rare combination franking
of two of each value; signed Enzo Diena and accompanied by his 1984
certificate. (Image) |
Est. $10,000-15,000
SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
THREE COLOR FRANKING COVER
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 55 |
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 The famous "Daisy" July 7, 1841 folded entire bearing
the world's first three adhesive postage stamps, entire written from
Thirlstane Castle to the Earl of Lauderdale at Dunbar and franked with 1840
2p Blue, IB, Plate 1, then redirected to Dunse and further franked with
1840 1p Black, OK, Plate 6 and 1841 1p Red brown, JG, Plate 8, all
cancelled with black Maltese Cross cancels, boxed "Lauder/JY 7/1841" and
similar boxed "Dunbar/JY 8/1841" postmarks on reverse, boxed "Dunse/JY
9/1841" receiving handstamp on front, all quite strong and legible, tear to
one back flap (not extending to front) and central file fold, very fine and
simply stunning.Also included with this lot is an amazing companion
cover dated July 7, 1841 similarly addressed and redirected, bearing an
1840 1p Black, NK (which originally formed a vertical pair on the "Daisy"
cover!), Plate 6, and an 1841 1p Red brown, FC, Plate 8, both stamps
creased by horizontal file fold and NK cut in a bit at left. This is a
highly important companion piece to confirm both the authenticity of the
"Daisy" cover and to offer additional evidence for the eventual usage of
all three stamps on the one cover.The overall appeal and immense rarity
of this cover cannot be overstated. Typically any three color franking from
the classic period of philately is highly sought after and desired by
collectors. But to have a three colored franking consisting of all three of
the world's first postage stamps is simply beyond the wildest imagination
of any collector. In our opinion, this historical cover ranks among the
world's greatest rarities and shares the spotlight with some of the most
famous and most valuable covers in the world - such as the remarkable Cape
of Good Hope block of four of the 4p error of color on cover, or the
stunning U.S. 1847 10c "Rush" cover - which are each valued into seven
figures. There is no doubt this is an exhibition item without equal for the
Line Engraved specialist/exhibitor. Accompanied by a 1996 BPA certificate;
ex-"Daisy". (imagea)
(imageb)
(Image) |
Est. $300,000-400,000
SOLD for $375,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1840 Mulready Envelopes and Letter Sheets
MAY 5 USAGE
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 56 |
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|
 May 5, 1840, 1p letter sheet, A27, used from
London to Topsham, with perfect clear strike of "J/5 MY 5/1840" c.d.s. on
reverse, boxed "T.P./Brixtn.New Rd." handstamp and "2" manuscript rate
marking on front, some wrinkling to letter sheet, but overall in much
better condition than most Mulreadys are found, very fine; an extremely
rare and choice pre-official usage date cover.
(imagea)
(Image) |
Est. $7,500-10,000
SOLD for $32,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
MAY 6 USAGES
| Lot |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 57 |
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|
 May 6, 1840, 1p letter sheet, A1, used from
London, excellent strikes of oval "8 Nt 8/MY 6/1840" and boxed "PD/MY
6/1840" (over letter join) both in red on reverse, corresponding choice
strike of red Maltese Cross at top center on front, some minor
imperfections and perimeter splits at bottom, overall very fine and
handsome for this rare and popular first day of usage; 1975 BPA
certificate; ex-Shaida. (imagea)
(Image) |
Est. $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 58 |
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 May 6, 1840, 1p letter sheet, A6, used from
London to Topsham, red "B/6 MY 6/1840" London dispatch handstamp on reverse
which is slightly blurry but clearly identifiable as a May 6th first day of
usage, red Maltese Cross cancel at top center, much less edge wear than
typically encountered, fine and rare; 1978 RPS certificate;
ex-Shaida. (imagea)
(Image) |
Est. $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 59 |
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 May 6, 1840, 1p letter sheet, A17, used from
London to Pentonville, superb strike of red boxed "PD/MY 6/1840" London
dispatch cancel on reverse over letter join, deep red Maltese Cross cancel
at top center on front, along with "T.P./Fore. St." two line handstamp,
small tear at bottom and minor soiling, both of little importance, very
fine and most attractive; ex-Shaida.
(imagea)
(Image) |
Est. $4,000-5,000
SOLD for $7,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 60 |
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 May 6, 1840, 1p letter sheet, A25, used from
London to Cornwall, red Maltese Cross on front, quite clear ""B/MY-6/1840"
circular London datestamp on reverse, some minor perimeter splits and
imperfections, fine; ex-Shaida.
(imagea)
(Image) |
Est. $4,000-5,000
SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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