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16 GR. BRITAIN Continued GR. BRITAIN (MOROCCO): 1004. Ö Two diff Edinburgh stampless printed
910. Ú 223, Violet SON “LONDON / AIRMAIL” 985. Ö 23, Tied by Mazagan Reg’d oval 18 circulars each with PAID AT EDINB h/s’s. One
5 Feb 1937 CDS. VF ............. 85.00+ June 1906 cancel on QV 20¢ Reg’d Postal is 1838 with Life Assurance Co. Report with
911. Û 235-51A, 258-63, KGVI sets. F-VF, HH Stationery envelope to Seesen, Germany (28 an application for Life Insurance. This item
.............................. 231.30 June b/s). Has Tangier & Gibraltar transits. F, has been mailed twice (to the sender & then
912. Û 243/281, Four diff KGVI defins with vert crease.................. Est 50.00+ turned inside out for the return). The other
black TRAINING BARS used for P.O. Train- is 1847 regarding a legacy from the Legacy
ing. VF, NH ................. Est 30.00+ Duty Dept. F ................ Est 80.00+
913. Û 249-249A, 250, VF, NH ...... 148.50 1005. Ö Stampless part printed letter from
914. Û 249-50, 251A, 267-8, 275, F-VF 133.90 Glasgow 2 Nov 1838 from the Scottish
Widow’s Fund & Life Assurance Office.
Has 2 diff Glasgow b/s’s. F ..... Est 60.00+
1006. Ö Stampless folded ship letter with Le
Havre, France 3 Aug 1839 CDS to London.
954. Ú Printed Invitation Card for Queen Vic-
toria’s DIAMOND JUBILEE COMMEMOR- Has red crown “SHIP LETTER / LONDON
ATION 22 June, 1897 at Adkin & Sons, 34 971. Û KGV 1924 Three Shilling Booklet 5 Aug” b/s. F+ .............. Est 150.00+
King William St, London Bridge. Provided a with Block Cypher watermark with 5 panes 1007. Ö Stampless letter with Taunton 7 Aug
curbside view of the procession. F. Nice col- all overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 28), 1839 b/s to Chard with “TOO LATE” h/s &
lateral item for a Jubilee collector Est 100.00+ Edition 116. Has neat 4 Mar 1927 hand- 4d m/s rate. The 4d rate was introduced on
stamp on front cover. VF, NH. A VERY 986. ÕÛ 55, Seahorse UR corner block. VF, 5 July 1839 & was abolished 10 Jan 1840
RARE BOOKLET (SG #NB14v, Cat £2,700 NH, one corner crease ........... 230.00 before introduction of Universal 1d rate. F-VF
as panes) ............... Est 1,500.00+ ........................... Est 75.00+
987. ÕÛ 83-8, KGVI set in fresh blocks. VF,
LH............................ 223.60
GR. BRITAIN (TRIPOLITANIA):
915. Û 251, KGVI 10 Shilling Indigo. VF, NH
............................ 275.00+
916. Û 267-8, 286-9, VF ........... 110.40
917. Û 275, KGVI One Pound, F-VF, NH....
........................... Est 35.00+
918. ÕÛ 285, Block of 20 with the vertical 955. Û Imperf QV One Penny De La Rue Es-
centre row having a REPELLEX VARIETY say on wove paper in grey-green. Four full
(a lightened streak right down the middle of margins, VF, ungummed. Scarce Est 100.00+
the 4 centre stamps). Quite eye-catching. VF, 988. Ú J6-10, Scarce Postage Due used set,
most stamps (incl varieties are NH) ....... 956. Ú Memorial card (4 x 6 inches) with a 1008. Ö Neat stampless folded letter 17 Oct
.......................... Est 100.00+ portrait of QUEEN VICTORIA circa 1901, F-VF ......................... 577.50 1839 from Hull to the Island of Moen, Den-
919. Û 286-9, F-VF, VLH............ 80.00 printed by Players Navy Cut Cigarettes. VF, mark. On reverse has red 2-line HULL SHIP
GR. BRITAIN (TURKEY):
920. Û 292-308, QE set to 1Sh6p. F-VF .... tiny corner crease ............ Est 90.00+ 972. Û SG #BB33, Rare 1931 5 Shilling 989. Û 46-54, F-VF ............... 131.65 LETTER & black oval ALTONA SCHIFFS-
.............................. 101.05 957. Û Black Imperf 1d Cinderella Pair depict- black on green Booklet containing Àd, BRIEF h/s. Inside has commercial printed
921. Û 309-12, VF................ 240.00 ing NAPOLEON; background design similar 1d & 1Àd (6) panes. VF, NH, m/s notation price list for grains & handwritten letter
922. Û 311, VF, NH................ 80.00 to KE 1d. F-VF, NG ........... Est 40.00+ at bottom of front cover. VERY SCARCE GREAT BRITAIN about cargos, etc. VF........ Est 250.00+
923. Û 312, QE One Pound, VF, NH . 110.00 958. Ú Rare COPY OF FREEDOM / CITY of & SELDOM SEEN BOOKLET (SG Cat
924. Û 317-33, F-VF .............. 177.55 LONDON illustrated document on parchment £6,250) ................. Est 3,500.00+ COVERS 1009. Ö Stampless folded letter with red
925. Û 317cp-9dp, 356cp-60ap, Phosphor / with London crest & red seal dated 27 July Brighton 25 May 1840 b/s to Shoreham. F ..
Graphite issue. F-VF, NH.......... 119.25 1909 under the tenure of Sir George Wyatt ........................... Est 45.00+
926. Û 353c-60a, Graphite issues. F-VF, NH Truscott, Mayor 1908-09. Issued to Baron 1010. Ö Stampless folded ship letter dated
.............................. 150.00 Cecil ‘Bisshopp’ Harmsworth, politician Leipzig 9 July 1840 to London. Has Rotterdam
927. Û 355c, Graphite Lines. VF, NH 100.00+ (served as Under Secretary of State for Home transit, London receiver & red crown “SHIP
928. Û 355c, Watermark inverted. VF, NH .. Dep’t & for Foreign Affairs). Contained & LETTER / LONDON 15 July” strike. F-VF...
............................. 100.00+ folded in pocket size matching folder. Rarely .......................... Est 150.00+
929. Û 387p-401p, F-VF ........... 146.25 awarded. F................. Est 100.00+ 1011. Ö Stampless folded letter dated London
18 June 1842 with Old Broad St cancel to
Madeira Portugal. Has 1Sh9d m/s rate & blue
“40" Reis hammer; plus blue ”LISBOA" in oval
strike. Interesting contents re wine trade incl
shipment to Antigua. F-VF...... Est 75.00+
1012. Ö Stampless folded letter with red Man-
chester 23 Apr 1844 2-Ring b/s to Amster-
dam. On reverse has green boxed “HULL/
973. Û KGVI 1937 Five Shilling Booklet with SHIP-LETTER/24APR” h/s & red 2-line Dutch
buff cover (SG #BD23), Edition 20, one transit h/s. F-VF.............. Est 80.00+
1Àd pane with INVERTED WATERMARK, 1013. Ö Stampless cover with red London/
others upright. VF, NH. VERY SCARCE Paid double split-ring & PAID SHIP LETTER/
BOOKLET............... Est 1,250.00+ LONDON crown illustrated 31 Jan 1846 can-
cels to Amsterdam. Has red Antwerp 2 Feb
transit, oval Angleterre Par Anvers h/s & Am-
sterdam 3 Feb receiver. F ..... Est 110.00+
1014. Ö Stampless folded letter with Falmouth
990. Ö Pre-stamp cover on laid paper 5 Aug 1847 red double split-ring cancel to
dated Oct 1591 from Sir John Arundell of Madeira Portugal. Has violet 2Sh/5d m/s rate
Tolverne, Cornwall; delivered locally to his altered to 1Sh8d violet m/s rate & blue 160
relatives in the Trelawny family (probably Sir Reis hammer. Written on laid paper with fancy
Jonathan Trelawny) concerning a real es- watermark. Contents regarding wine trade.
tate transaction. The Arundell were staunch F-VF....................... Est 75.00+
Roman Catholics who suffered for their faith 1015. Ö Stampless cover with enclosure with
930. ÕÛ 1345, Sheet margin IMPERFORATE BLOCK of the 22p King Charles Spaniel painting. (one member of the family, a pilgrim to roam blue Cowes (Isle of Wight) 11 July 1849 to
Selvedge has “246748" running number at left & two printing colour bars. Fresh, large margins. in 1580). This letter was written only 3 years Thirlestane Castle, Selkirkshire with blue
VF, NH, a few minor gum bends. A VERY RARE ITEM - ONLY ABOUT 15 PAIRS EXIST (SG after the arrival of the Spanish Armada. F, Selkirk 13 July receiver. Has red 1d m/s rate.
#1531a, Cat £5,600) ................................................Est 3,500.00+ some age straining. Fascinating & historic Addr to Lady Napier, wife of famous General
document (typed transcription of the letter
931. Û 1446a-8a, Re-engraved Castle set to 974. Û SG #BD15, Scarce 1940 2 Shilling accompanies).............. Est 450.00+ Sir Charles Napier. Has mention of Lord
£5. VF, NH ...................... 76.75 6d black on green Booklet containing panes Palmerston (British Prime Minister). F, some
spots of TS. Historic .......... Est 75.00+
932. Û 2126, VF, NH............... 42.50 of 6 of Àd, 2d & 2Àd KGVI issues. A rare 991. Ö Stampless cover 1753 from Inverness 1016. Ö Stampless folded letter from Tenby,
933. Û J1-8, VG-VF............... 170.65 Booklet & in top condition. VF, NH (SG - Scotland (2-line cancel) rated Free (privilege). 1852 to Paris, REDIRECTED to Brussels &
Addr to Edinburgh. VG+, some soiling .....
£975) .................... Est 900.00+
........................... Est 75.00+ then again to Antwerp. Has multiple postal
992. Ö Stampless folded letter date-lined Lon- markings incl red “PD” in oval; Calais, Viers
GR. BRITAIN (GUERNSEY): & Mons transits; etc. Lengthy cross-hatched
975. Ö Stampless folded letter date-lined don 1 Dec 1779 to Devon. Has “2/DE” Bishop contents. F-VF............... Est 75.00+
Guernsey 5 May 1811, addr to London. Has Mark. F, some edge wear. A nice early cover 1017. Ö Stampless cover with red Manchester
........................... Est 85.00+
a nice strike of “GUERNSEY” in scroll. F ... 993. Ö Stampless folded free franked letter 6 Oct 1853 CDS, “PAID 7 Oct” transit & 1sh/3d
.......................... Est 135.00+ m/s rate “Via Marseilles” to MALTA. F .....
976. Ö Gr. Britain #238 BISECT, Tied by dated Farnworth 6 Dec 1780 to Sir H. Hought- ........................... Est 75.00+
Guernsey 23 Jan 1941 CDS on postcard to on, M.P. Has red “FREE” in circle strike 1018. Ö Stampless cover with blue Manchester
Albecq Castle. VF ............ Est 50.00+ “12/DE” in circle b/s & lovely “BOLTON / LE-
934. Û J26-33, F-VF, NH .......... 362.75 MOORS” cancel. Contents incl suggested 19 Mar 1854 CDS to MALTA. Has red crown
977. Ö Gr. Britain #255 BISECT, Tied by
935. Û J34-8, VF, NH .............. 92.60 Guernsey 27 Dec 1940 F.D. cancel on changes to prevent misuse of public funds illustrated 20 Mar London transit. F .......
........................... Est 40.00+
936. Û J44, F-VF................. 165.00 postcard to St. Martins. VF ..... Est 50.00+ from fines & Mad Houses. VG, cello tape re-
937. Û MH61, Vertical pair with a MAJOR pairs, separation. A historic item . Est 75.00+ 1019. Ö Unused 1890 QV 1d blue illustrated
GR. BRITAIN (HERM ISLAND):
MISPERF. VF, NH............ Est 70.00+ 959. Û Two diff imperf pairs of De La Rue 978. Ö HERM ISLAND PIGEON POST cover 994. Ö Stampless 1794 folded letter with s/l Penny Postage Jubilee Postal Stationery
938. Ú O5, VG-F ................. 200.00 “Minerva” test stamps, circa 1910. One olive with 1sh Pigeon stamp tied by 1952 CDS. “FALKIRK” cancel addr to Edinburgh. VF. cover with matching postcard insert depicting
Rowland Hill. VF ............. Est 50.00+
green, other in carmine. VF, NH Est 175.00+
939. Ú O31-2, O34-5, F-VF ......... 312.50 The cover has a metal grommet at LL which A nice early cover ............ Est 75.00+ 1020. Ö 1 (Pl 1a), Tied by neat black MC can-
940. Ú O31-6, Cpl QV set to 1 Shilling. F .... 960. Ú Interesting coll of 71 diff Victorian Reve-
.............................. 932.00 nues with perfed embossed types. a variety of was used to attach the cover to a pigeon’s cel on cover with Aylesbury 19 Apr 1841 b/s
941. Ú O31-8, QV Gov’t Parcels. Mostly VG-F sizes, designs, values with Foreign Bill, Judicial, leg. Write-up accompanies. VF . . Est 50.00+ addr locally to Lincoln’s Inn. F, file fold slightly
affects the stamp............ Est 200.00+
............................ 1,277.50 Legal Customs, etc. Most VG-F . Est 110.00+ GR. BRITAIN (ISLE OF MAN): 1021. Ö 1 (Pl 4), Fine single tied by red MC
942. Ú O34, F..................... 85.00 961. Û Imperf green £20 Oversea Dominions 979. Ö Lot of 2 diff unused b/w photo post- cancel on partial cover with red Birmingham
943. Ú O34-5, F .................. 220.00 De La Rue photogravure essay. VF, NH ... cards depicting a MAIL PLANE CRASH in
944. Ú O35, VF .................. 135.00 .......................... Est 150.00+ Cheshire 1987 with a cargo of Royal Mail 15 July 1840 b/s to Newport Pagnell. F. Init
945. Ú O36, VF .................. 310.00 962. Û Imperforate £20 Britannia OVERSEAS bags. The plane was returning to Speke F-E....................... Est 250.00+
946. Ú O43, F-VF................. 325.00 DOMINIONS essay in bright carmine colour, Airport after being unable to land in the Isle
947. Ú (O60), KE Official with “ARMY” missing. on card. VF ................ Est 125.00+ of Man due to adverse weather. VF (2).....
Mounted on a piece from a signed note from 963. Ú Illustrated printed letter with Buckingham ........................... Est 50.00+
famous auctioneer H.R. Harmer stating that it Palace heading from KGV expressing gratitude GR. BRITAIN (JERSEY):
is a forgery. VF. Interesting reference item . to WWI servicemen (printed signature); plus 980. SSÛ 539a/1003a, Lot of 13 diff colourful
........................... Est 50.00+ toned letter sheet in black expressing sympathy souvenir sheets. VF, NH ........... 68.00
on behalf of his majesty, signed by Secretary for
the State of War. F, folded (2 items) Est 50.00+ 995. Ö Stampless folded letter dated Bor-
964. ÕÛ Attractive mint se-tenant forgery deaux 27 Dec 1805 to London (3 Feb 1806
block of KGV Consular Revenues. Incl 1Sh b/s). Has black oval crown “SHIP / LETTER”
(2), 3Sh (12), 5Sh (2), & 10Sh (5). Unwater- strike. F+. Scarce........... Est 250.00+
marked. F-VF, NH. interesting item Est 80.00+ 996. Ö Stampless 1808 folded entire with 2-
965. Û Cpl set of 60 diff KGVI 1937 Coronation line MARKET DRAYTON cancel to Liverpool.
labels. F-VF, NH ............. Est 35.00+ F, some age stains ........... Est 60.00+ 1022. Ö 1, Pair (Pl 4), Tied by red MC cancels
966. SSÛ Multi-colour mint BOY SCOUT 1957 997. Ö Stampless folded Trans-Atlantic cover on cover with neat red Castle Douglas 1 Feb
Jubilee Jamboree se-tenant souvenir sheet date-lined Chertsey 8 Oct 1816 to New York. 1841 rectangular backstamp, addr to Kirk-
of 8 diff designs. The Jamboree was held at Rated 1/1 Stg as an out-going ship letter & cudbright. Has unusual large ‘8’ h/s on re-
Sutton Park, Warwicks, England in matching has light red London crowned PAID SHIP verse. The stamps have full margins except
948. Û O63, Royal Household, fresh VF, folder. VF, NH. Attractive topical Est 40.00+ LETTER h/s. F, minor corner flaw Est 100.00+ for one small area on the left stamp. F-VF,
guarantee b/s .................. 425.00 967. Ú Two invitation cards on behalf of the 998. Ö Stampless OHMS 1819 printed TAX file fold not affecting stamps Est 1,000.00+
Queen to Buckingham Palace. One to an eve- CIRCULAR addr to Canterbury. VF .......
949. Ú SMH56a, VF............... 175.00 981. ÕÛ N1, LR horizontal Block of 6 with 1023. Ö 1 (Pl 5), Tied by bold black MC cancel
950. Ú FREEDOM OF YARMOUTH 1832 ning reception in 1966, the other to a Garden DOUBLE PERFS horizontally between. VF, ........................... Est 60.00+ on cover from Hurst to London. F, missing
Certificate (printed on both sides) giving the Party in 1967. Both bear gold embossed NH. Attractive & unusual item . Est 175.00+ 999. Ö Stampless entire with red Clapham back flap. Cat $640 .......... Est 300.00+
monogram of the Queen. VF (2) . Est 40.00+
bearer free passage with no tolls or other 968. SSÛ Two UK mini panes of 6 of £5 Habi- 23 Nov 1822 b/s to Charing, Kent. Has red 1024. Ö 1 (Plate 6), Tied by red MC cancel on
fees. A fascinating old document with red wax tat Duck Stamps. One 1996-7, other 1997-8. 982. ÕÛ N2, LL Block of 6 with bottom margin 2-ring oval “7 o’Clock Night / No 23 1822 / folded cover with Glasgow 9 Aug 1840 addr
seal. F, folded ............... Est 80.00+ VF, NH. Total face £60 (12 stamps) Est 70.00+ imprint “Evening Post, Jersey 17/3/41". VF, TWO.PENNY.P.PAID”, “PAID / 23 Nov 23 / to Blantyre Lodge by Bothwell. F, light file fold
951. Û Coll of National Telephone Co. Ltd with NH, touch of DG on UR stamp . . Est 50.00+ 1822", 2-line ”Clapham R / 2 py.P.Paid" & through stamp .............. Est 300.00+
5 stamps from 1884. Has value from 3 Pence GR. BRITAIN (BOOKLETS): “Paid 8" (m/s) in lozenge strikes. F, edge tear 1025. Ö 2, Tied by black MC cancel on
to One Shilling (2 shades of the 1 Shilling). 969. Û BK151, BK158-62, BK167, BK1183, ........................... Est 65.00+ 1841 cover addr to THE DUKE OF
Each in a diff colour & all depict the Chairman Booklets (BK151 has “CAPEX 87" imprint). 1000. Ö Stampless folded letter dated London WELLINGTON at Piccadilly in London.
of the company Colonel Jackson. These VF, NH ........................ 158.00 11 Dec 1829 to Paris. Has red “ANGL.EST.” Unfortunately both the stamp & cover are
stamps caused great controversy as it was 1-line & fancy 13 December b/s, m/s rates & faulty but an extremely rare addr cover.
an unwritten rule that only the monarch’s per “Estaffetti” m/s. Lengthy contents incl The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) was
commodity price listing. F, roughly opened .
head could be displayed on stamps. F ..... ........................... Est 50.00+ most famous for defeating Napoleon at
........................... Est 65.00+ 1001. Ö Stampless ship cover with Berlin 31 the Battle of Waterloo 1815 & ranks as
952. Ú Original photographs on two cards from Aug CDS & “FRANCO” h/s to London. Has one of Britain’s greatest military heroes.
1885 depicting British PRINCE ARTHUR the He was also an accomplished politician
Duke of Connaught & his wife PRINCESS black “SHIP LETTER / LONDON 7 Sept 1831" & served twice as Prime Minister. See
b/s. F-VF .................. Est 150.00+
LOUISE MARGARET of the Prussian Royal 1002. Ö Stampless entire dated Cannington, photo on Page 18.........Est 750.00+
Family. Both are AUTOGRAPHED. The por- Bridgewater, Somerset 24 May 1836. Written
traits were done at 2 diff London Studios in French & carried by favor to France, addr 1026. Ö 2 (Pl 2), Attractive F-VF stamp tied
(printed info on reverse of each). Arthur was to Paris, redirected several times with various by SON MC cancel on folded letter from
the 7th child of QUEEN VICTORIA. He served Aug Sept 1836 postmarks & b/s’s incl Aberdeen 16 June 1841 to Edinburgh (next
as Field Marshal, Inspector General of the Im- Strasbourg, Cosne, etc. F+ ..... Est 75.00+ day rec b/s). VF, couple file folds well away
perial Forces & was appointed GOVERNOR 1003. Ö Stampless folded Trans-Atlantic from the stamp. Cat $2,500.... Est 750.00+
GENERAL of Canada in 1911 (the first mem- 983. ÕÛ N2, Bottom margin horizontal Block Ship cover dated 18 Mar 1837 with boxed 1027. Ö 3, Tied by VF Maltese Cross with
ber of the Royal Family to occupy the post). 970. Û KGV 1921 Three Shilling Six Pence of 6 with vertical DOUBLE PERFS at centre. “CURZON ST” b/s & red “PAID” 20 Mar CDS numeral “11" cancel on cover to Kendal
Fascinating Royal Family memorabilia. F, Booklet with 3 panes (2d is Die 1), Edition VF, NH. Scarce & unusual.... Est 150.00+ to New York. Has red “FORWARDED” h/s & (blue rec b/s 26 Aug, 1843). VF. Cat
couple minor flaws (2) ........ Est 500.00+ 33. The 1.5d & one 2d pane with INVERTED Halifax & Quebec transits. Addr to Galt, UC $1,150+. See photo on Page 18 .......
953. Û QV ARMY Telegraphs 2d, 6d & 1Sh WATERMARKS, others upright. VF, NH GR. BRITAIN (EAST AFRICA FORCES): 20 June (m/s indicia) with red 2-ring receiver. ....................... Est 400.00+
from 1895. F-VF (Barefoot £95) . Est 75.00+ (SG Cat £2,200) .......... Est 1,000.00+ 984. Û 1-9, F-VF, NH .............. 51.90 Multiple m/s rates. F+ ........ Est 200.00+