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  • Lot# : 689 Great Britain

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    1840: Mulready 1d letter-sheet, stereo A66, cancelled with a neat red Maltese Cross, "Aycliffe / Penny Post" handstamps on front and reverse, fone strike  "DARLINGTON MY 13 1840" c.d.s. (May-date!) , address panel crossed out and few perimeter faults, otherwise in a good state of preservation,  Gi = GBP 1'200.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 690 Great Britain

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    Mulready 1d. black letter-sheet, stereo A24 (partly covered by seal), vertical filing crease, otherwise very fine, cancelled with red Maltese Cross, "LICHFIELD MY 7 1840" c.d.s. on reverse for dispatch, London datestamp "8 MY 8 / 1840" for arrival, a rare Second day of issue provincial usage! Not recorded in Mike Jackson's 'May Dates' (1999). 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 691 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 1a, lettered GA, a fine used example with four margins cancelled by red Maltese Cross and part black cancel at left Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 692 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 1a, lettered GH, a fine used four margined example cancelled by bold red Maltese cross. Signed Brun Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 693 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 1a, horizontal pair HC-HD, HD showing re-entry, good to large margins and tied by red Maltese Crosses to entire, faint 'T.P./ Grays Inn' on front and a fine strike of the London '30 May 1840' datestamp for dispatch on reverse, addressed to Ludlow. Very fine, multiples used on May date covers are very rare.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 694 Great Britain

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    1 d. intense black, plate 1b, lettered CH, a superb used example with large margins all round cancelled by near complete Maltese cross in red. Exceptional Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 695 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered RA, a fine used example with four margins cancelled by red Maltese Cross Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 696 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered QB, a fine used example with four margins cancelled by red Maltese Cross Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 697 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered LK, a magnificent large margined used example cancelled by red Maltese cross. Exceptional Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 698 Great Britain

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    1 d. intense black, plate 1b,  JF, large margins, neat red MC.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 699 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 1b,  BL, extremely large and regular margins, tied by neat red Maltese Cross, of finest possible quality!
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 700 Great Britain

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    1 d. intense black, plate 1b, good to large margined pair GG-GH, tied by red Maltese Crosses to lettersheet dispatched WHITBY OC 30 1840 , c.d.s. on reverse to The Stockton & Durham County Bank in Stockton, very fine and fresh
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 701 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 2, lettered HD, a very fine used example with four large margins cancelled by light red Maltese Cross Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 702 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 2, lettered RH, a fine used example with four margins cancelled by neat black Maltese Cross Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 703 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 2, lettered AH, a fine used example with four margins cancelled by deep red Maltese Cross Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 704 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 3, lettered QA, a fine used example with four margins cancelled by red Maltese Cross Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 705 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 4, lettered IK, a very fine used example with four large margins cancelled by orange-red Maltese Cross. Signed Pröschold Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 706 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 4, lettered MB, a fine used example with four margins cancelled by black Maltese Cross Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 707 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 4, vertical pair, EA-FA, extremely large margins all round, cancelled by neat black Maltese Crosses, very fine
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 708 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 5, a horizontal strip of three lettered NA-NC and a single lettered OE, used on large part of 1840 Auction Poster from Newry (Aug 27) to Portadown, Ireland cancelled by red Maltese crosses. The strip showing NB with re-cut frameline above top right hand corner square, and with margins clear to large all round on all stamps. Reverse with Loughbrickland and Portadown arrival datestamp (Aug 28). A rare and appealing cover and a most unusual 4 d. franking within Ireland at this date. Signed Ebel (1955), Certificate BPA (2012).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 709 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 8, lettered AD, a fine used example with four margins cancelled by black Maltese Cross, showing characteristic dot under the 'D' square and a most unusual scratch on plate below 'O' of 'Postage' at top Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 710 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 9, lettered PJ, a fine very used example with four margins cancelled by black Maltese Cross Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 711 Great Britain

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    1 d. greyish-black, plate 11, JF, clear to very large margins all round, tied by an exceptional clear strike of a black Maltese Cross to letter-sheet, "FARNHAM JY 29 1841"  temporary (shifting) datestamp alongside, to Southampton with "SOUTHAMPTON JY 30 1841" c.d.s. on reverse for arrival. A most attractive 1d. black plate 11 used on cover and a very unusual combination of a 1d. black plate 11 with the special FARNHAM datestamp of which the Karl Louis Card Index records only one further plate 11 cover. RPSL cert. (2002). Gi = GBP 16'000.  
    Provenance: Adams (1956), Collection Hassan Shaida (1992).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 712 Great Britain

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    2 d. pale blue, Plate 1, lettered AK-AL, a fine used horizontal pair with clear to large margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by red Maltese crosses. Fresh and fine multiple Gi = £ 1'400.
    Starting bid : 360 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 713 Great Britain

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    2 d. blue, plate 1, a fine horizontal pair, lettered SF-SG, good margins all round and neatly cancelled by red Maltese crosses. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'400.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 714 Great Britain

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    2 d. blue, plate 2, horizontal pair PA-PB, variety 'Double Letter  'P', tied by black Maltese Crosses to lettersheet bearing on reverse London NO 2 1841 datestamp for dispatch and CHESTER NO 25 1841 c.d.s. for arrival, Holcombe (1994) opinion states: "stamps lifted and replaced, cleaned up".
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 715 Great Britain

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    2 d. blue, plate 2,  horizontal pair HC-HD, large margins all round, cancelled with black Maltese Crosses, very fine
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 716 Great Britain

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    2 d. pale blue, lettered FG, a fine used example with four margins and portion of adjoining stamp at right, neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross. A scarce and attractive stamp Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 717 Great Britain

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    1841: Printed from "Black" plates, 1d. red, plate 1c  (Second Plate Repair showing marked thinning of check letters and upper corner stars), horizontal pair, JA-JB, fine used, a rare multiple. RPSL cert. (1996), Gi = GBP 1'325 for two singles JA and JB.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 718 Great Britain

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    1 d. red brown on slightly blued paper, plate 24, a delightful horizontal used strip of six lettered NF-NK, vertical crease on second stamp barely apparent on face, all cancelled by neat strikes of Maltese cross cancellations in black. A scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 719 Great Britain

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    1 d. red-brown, Alphabet II, large margined block of six, LJ-ML with small part sheet margin at right, large part original gum, very fresh and fine
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 720 Great Britain

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    2 d. pale blue, plate 3, LJ, clear to large margins, unused original gum and in a very fresh state of preservation. B.P.A. cert. (1983), Gi = GBP 9'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 721 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 10, CG, large to very large regular margins, tied by a fine strike of the LEEDS Maltese Cross in black to letter-sheet bearing "LEEDS MR 8 1841" c.d.s. for dispatch, addressed to Manchester. Leeds used five different Maltese Crosses, two of which are distinctive including the Leeds Special with the very rounded and marked cove-like outer Cross loops, recorded to be used from March 1841. Listed in 'Encyclopaedia of The Maltese Cross' by Rockoff & Jackson (2008), vol. 1, page 154. RPSL cert. (1974), Gi = GBP 10'000.
    Provenance: Robson Lowe auction (12 March 1981), Collection Hassan Shaida (1992)
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 722 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 6, DG, clear to large margins, tied by a fine strike of the distinctive MANCHESTER 'fish tail' Maltese Cross to front (slightly reduced in size) and part back, red 'MANCHESTER MR 4 1841' c.d.s. for dispatch on reverse, to Preston. The local Manchester Cross is recorded to be used from March 2, 1841 for a short period of only slightly over 3 month. It was withdrawn from use when two additional 'normal' crosses were sent to Manchester on 12 June 1841. Rare on a Penny Black and  the third earliest recorded day of use! Listed in 'Encyclopaedia of the Maltese Cross', Rockoff & Jackson (2008), vol. 2 page 195, B.P.A. cert. (1989), Gi = GBP 4'500.    
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 723 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 5, NB, clear to very large margins, tied by a neat strike of the distinctive MULLINGAR Maltese Cross in red to piece (slightly faded).  The Mullingar Cross with its characteristic numerous cuts, espcecially in the outer cross, is recorded to be used from September 1840. The Karl Louis Card Index has records of only three items with the Mullingar Cross struck in red (one 1d. Mulready and two 1d. Penny Blacks). The Mullingar distinctive Maltese Crosses struck in red is the rarest of all distinctive Crosses on a Penny Black and among the major philatelic rarities for British and especially Irish Postal History! (B.P.A. cert. (2007), Gi = GBP 10'000. 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 724 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 5, OI, regular large margins all round, tied by a neat strike of the PLYMOUTH distinctive Maltese Cross recorded to be used from 20 February 1841 to 2 February 1843, rare so fine cancelling a Penny Black! RPSL cert. (1990), Gi = GBP 3'800
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 725 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 1B, CA, large margins, centrally cancelled with a characteristic  'double-lined' Maltese Cross, normally attributed to STONEHAVEN and used between August 1840 and February 1841, for further information on the Stonehaven 'double lined' Maltese Crosses see 'Encyclopaedia of The Maltese Cross' by Rockoff & Jackson (2008), Philatelic Foundation certificate (2002) confirming 'Stonehaven Cross', Gi =  GBP 4'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 726 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 6, EJ, large margins on three sides, just shaved at bottom, tied by distinctive 'double line' Maltese Cross from Stonehaven in red to small sized cover to Aberdeen. On reverse a neat strike of the 'STONEHAVEN 8 FE 1841' datestamp for dispatch confirming the characteristic 'double lined' Maltese Cross originating from Stonehaven. The Stonehaven 'double lined' cross is recorded to be used from August 1840 - February 1841. A rarity so fine! Listed in 'Encyclopaedia of The Maltese Cross' by Rockoff & Jackson, vol. 2, page 259, B.P.A. certificate (1979) and RPSL cert. (1997). Gi = GBP 22'000.
    Provenance: Collection Hassan Shaida (1992)
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 727 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 4, TB, large margins except at the extreme lower right corner, tied by a neat strike of the black 'solid centre' Maltese Cross normally attributed to WELSHPOOL used from mid 1841 to mid 1842 to large piece, the phenomenon of a solid centre Maltese Cross is also reported from a few other Post Offices, for further information see 'Encyclopaedia of The Maltese Cross' by Rockoff & Jackson, vol. 2, pages 290-291). RPSL cert. (1978), Gi = GBP 4'800. 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 728 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 10, JL, large to very large regular margins all round, tied by a fine strike of the distinctive WOTTON UNDER EDGE Maltese Cross, used on large piece with part flap showing fine "WOTTON UNDER EDGE FE 21 1841" c.d.s. The Maltese Cross of Wotton under Edge with many cross cuts is one of the most famous, attractive and distinctive crosses, recorded to be used from August 1840 to mid-1842 (when two additional 'normal' Maltese Crosses were sent to Wotton u.E.). RPSL cert. (1998), Gi = GBP 6'500 (off cover), GBP 25'000 (on cover)  
    Provenance: Collection Hassan Shaida (1992)
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 729 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 6, SJ, large regular margins, centrally cancelled with a blue-black Maltese Cross, fine, RPSL cert. (1991), Gi = GBP 11'000 for a blue Maltese Cross.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 730 Great Britain

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    1 d. intense black, plate 6, TI, good to very large margins all round, tied by violet (magenta) Maltese Cross to entire showing the Milton of Campsie receiving House marking "18" in the same characteristic violet ink on reverse, addressed to Glasgow with arrival marking 'Oct 22, 1840'. Extremely rare, only a few Post Offices are recorded having used a 'true' violet or magenta ink, including a small number of Glasgow receiving House Offices. Listed in 'Encyclopaedia of The Maltese Cross' by Rockoff & Jackson (2008) on page 427. B.P.A. certificate (1993), Gi = GBP 15'000.    
    Provenance: H.R. Harmers auction, (1 February 1949, lot 307)
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 731 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 5, very large margins all round, cancelled with 'Poulton / Penny Post' postmark and Maltese Cross, both in black, on piece. Brandon cert. (1993). Gi = GBP 2'000. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 732 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, plate 3, NF, good to large margins, centrally cancelled with "PyP / No.15" (from Handsworth Receiving Office) and red Maltese Cross, fine. RPSL cert. (1978), Gi = GBP 3'500
    Provenance: Robson Lowe auction, April 1978, lot 481.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 733 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, Plate 3, CE, large margins all round, vertical crease, centrally cancelled with a neat strike of the London Chief Office evening duty datestamp "E - SP 16 - 1840" in red, a rarity, only very few similar usages without additional Maltese Cross cancellation recorded! RPSL cert. (1977)
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 734 Great Britain

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    1 d. red-brown, plate 61, PG, clear to large margins on three sides, just touched at lower right, tied by "86" barred numeral from Blackburn to letter-sheet addressed to Clithero with the very rare red 'CLITHERO JA 6 1846" c.d.s. tying adhesive stamp for arrival. Red circular datestamps, even parts of it or in combination with numeral combinations, tying adhesive stamps are rare. RPSL cert. (2000) , Gi = GBP 15'000 for a large portion of red cds on stamp (not in combination with a numeral cancellation).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 735 Great Britain

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    1854, 1d. red-brown, GG, plate 190, wmk. Small Crown, imperforated Imprimatur without gum as submitted to Somerset House, only 21 copies removed from the plate 190 Imprimatur sheet, GH, the neighboring stamp to GG is housed in the National Postal Museum, London! Karl Louis certificate (2012)
    Provenance: Collection Fisher (1983) 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 736 Great Britain

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    1855 (July 4): 2 d. blue, plate 5, wmk. Small Crown, perf. 14, fine used horizontal pair lettered SE-SF, used on entire Prices Current from London to Lyon, France tied by London '18' obliterator with London despatch datestamp on reverse clearly dated July 4, 1855 - the earliest recorded date of use and effectively a First Day of Issue usage with just one other cover bearing this stamp recorded from the same day (Phillips, February 1996). Calais transit (July 5) on front and Lyon arrival cds (July 6) on reverse of a fresh and fine entire. Certificate Louis (2012).
    Note: July 4, 1855 is the earliest recorded date of use for the 2 d. blue pl. 5, with either small or large crown watermark, perforated 14 or 16.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 737 Great Britain

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    1864/65: Single and double weight covers from London via Kustendje to Constantinople; 1864 cover with 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 and 1862 9 d. straw, double rate cover with 1858 1 d. red pl. 92, 1862 9 d. straw and 186 1 s. green pl. 4 all tied by London obliterators. Single rate cover with "f4" in blue crayon and "6½" credit to Prussia, the double rate cover with "f8" and 13 pence (1 s. 1 d.) credit to Prussia annotations, this last cover with rare usage of "Aus England Per Aachen-Franco" struck on blue-green instead of red. A rare and fine pairing.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 738 Great Britain

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    1870 (Nov 5): Entire letter to Constantinople endorsed "via Austria"  franked by pair of 1867/80 3 d. rose pl. 5, aged and one with wing margin trimmed, tied by Birmingham-75 duplexes in black. Reverse with British P.O. Constantinople cds of receipt (Nov 18). An attractive entire showing the route taken instead of via Marseilles (suspended Sept 17-Nov 21) due to the Franco-Prussian War.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 739 Great Britain

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    1867/83: 5 s. rose, plate 4, wmk. Anchor, a fine used example cancelled by hooded London datestamp (MR.29.84) in black. Scarce and attractive stamp Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 740 Great Britain

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    1867/83: 10 s. greenish grey, wmk. Anchor, a fine used example of this scarce stamp, of excellent colour and centering, cancelled by London datestamp (De.21.83) in black. Rare. Signed Pfenninger Gi = £ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 741 Great Britain

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    1867/83: £ 1 brown-lilac, wmk. Anchor, a fine used example of good colour, with part Parcels cancellation and 'Weymouth' datestamp (De.18.83) in black. A rare stamp Gi = £ 8'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 742 Great Britain

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    1867/83: £ 5 orange, lettered AA, used example with horizontal crease, cancelled by 'Belfast' datestamp (De.10.90) in black, of fine appearance Gi = £ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 743 Great Britain

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    1879 (March 4): Postal Notice No. 8, "Mails for Smyrna", explaining that due to Quarantine Arrangements in the Levant, that the fortnightly packet to Smyrna has been suspended, fresh and fine and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 744 Great Britain

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    1879 (May 27): Postal Notice No. 28, "Mails for Constantinople", Notice for "Summer Arrangements" explaining that Mails for Constantinople will go via Varna (on tuesday evenings), on wednesday (via Galatz) and on saturdays (via Varna). Some edge wear but fine and unusual Notice.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 745 Great Britain

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    1888: £ 1 brown-lilac, wmk. Orbs, a fine used example of excellent fresh colour cancelled by London datestamps (Aug 28 1889) in black, ironed vertical bend but of fine centering and appearance Gi = £ 4'250.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 746 Great Britain

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    1891: Jubilee issue, £ 1 green watermarked Three Imperial Crowns and lettered 'H-B', brilliant shade, mint, slightly centered to the left, large part original gum, few gum creases. Certificate BPA (2002) Gi = £ 4'000.
    Provenance: 133. Corinphila Auction (June 2002), lot 2402.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 747 Great Britain

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    1887/92: £ 1 green, lettered RC, fresh mint example of excellent centering and colour, regummed but nevertheless of excellent appearance. Certificate BPA (2012) Gi = £ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 748 Great Britain

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    1902/10: 10 s. ultramarine, splendid mint example of excellent colour and centering, fresh and fine, large part og Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 749 Great Britain

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    1902/10: £ 1 dull blue-green, De La Rue printing, a fine mint example of good colour, one sl. pulled perf. at lower right, large part og Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 750 Great Britain

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    1902: King Edward VII, £ 1 dull blue-green in a fresh shade, watermarked Three Crowns, cancelled by concentric Guernsey cds. Certificate BPA (2002) Gi = £ 800.
    Provenance: 133. Corinphila Auction (June 2002), lot 2403.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 751 Great Britain

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    1902: King Edward VII, £ 1 dull blue-green, vert. pair in a fresh shade, each cancelled by concentric cds 'Guernsey Jy 14 11'. Certificate BPA (2002) Gi = £ 1'600+.
    Provenance: 133. Corinphila Auction (June 2002), lot 2404.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 752 Great Britain

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    1913: Seahorse £ 1 deep blue-green, a well centred and fresh mint example of excellent colour, large part og. A rare stamp so fine Gi = £ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 752A Great Britain

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    1913: Waterlow Seahorse £ 1 dull blue green Wmk. Single Cypher, perf. 11 x 12, a fresh unused example in deep vivid shade with part original gum, fine. Cert. BPA (2013) Gi = £ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 753 Great Britain

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    1929: PUC £ 1 black, a fresh and fine mint example, large part og Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 753A Great Britain

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 754 Great Britain

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    1855: 1 d. red brown, Die 12, perf. 16, a single example and a horizontal block of ten (lettered PH/QL) all used on August 1855 cover from Newcastle on Tyne to Randers, Denmark, tied by "Newcastle on Tyne / 545" sideways duplexes in black. The cover is endorsed "via Hamburg" at base and travelled according to directions (rate of 8d. + 3d. for Elbe postage) and struck with framed "fr. Hbg." at lower left (Van Der Linden fig. 1557) as prepaid to Hamburg only. Reverse with Westgate cds in blue, London transit in red and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Aug 13) and front with '9' (skilling) due on receipt. A superb multiple on a magnificent cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 755 Great Britain

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    1855: 1 d. red brown, Die 1, perf. 16, a single example used with 1854/57 2 d. blue single and horizontal strip of four (lettered DI-DL) all tied by London obliterators to 1854 entire letter to Copenhagen, Denmark. Mailed via Belgium and Danish P.O. in Hamburg (Nov 24) and also struck in Hamburg with italic "franco" at lower left (Van Der Linden fig. 1425). A marvellous entire in excellent quality. Cert. BPA (2007).
    Note: The effective rate was 10½d. per ½ ounce. No Halfpenny stamps had been issued at this date and the notation '6½' (silvergroschen) on the cover is a credit to the German Postal Union, with 2 sgr. credited to Denmark.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 756 Great Britain

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    1855/56: Covers (2) to Denmark with 1855 cover from Falmouth franked by single 1 d. red-brown with reverse showing manuscript 'Danish Consulate Forwarded' and G.C. & R.W. FOX / FALMOUTH cachet in black, thence carried via London and Danish P.O. in Hamburg and charged "9½" skilling due; 1856 Printed Matter entire from San Juan, Puerto Rico mailed from London with strip of three 1 d. red-brown neatly tied with manuscript "3+2" on reverse for amount due. An unusual pairing.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 757 Great Britain

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    1857 (Nov 3): Printed Prices Current mailed to Rendborg, Denmark from London, franked with Great Britain 1 d. red star (Gi Spec. C10) tied by London '25' numeral obliterator, alongside Denmark imperforate 1854 4 sk. red-brown cancelled by "2" circular numeral cancellation of Danish P.O. in Hamburg in black. Reverse with Aachen transit in red and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Nov 6) in black. The cover was marked "½" in blue ink and charged "4" skilling due from recipient in red crayon as these combination covers (where the Danish postage had been applied in Great Britain) were no longer authorised due to the London-Altona Packet Service being withdrawn. An outstanding and most attractive entire with just three recorded similar frankings. Certificates Jakubek (1985), Nielsen (2003) and RPS (2004).
    Note: The Direct Packet to Altona / Hamburg was withdrawn on November 30, 1853. Mixed Frankings were still permitted because they did not transit any other countries and the bilateral agreement between Great Britain and Denmark was still in effect.
    For a full listing of the known combination covers, we would refer collectors to "Price Circulars for GB to Denmark 1850-UPU" in the Collectors Club Philatelist (May-June 2007), Volume 86, No. 3.
    Provenance: Collection Peer Lorentzen (2004), exhibited London 2000 International Stamp Exhibition
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 758 Great Britain

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    1859 (May 4): Printed Prices Current to Nakskov, Denmark franked on despatch with both Great Britain 1 d. red star tied by Edinburgh "131" duplex in black in combination with Denmark 1858 4 sk. yellow-brown tied by "2" circular numeral cancellation of Danish P.O. in Hamburg in black. Reverse with London transit in red and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (May 7) in black. The cover was marked with "2" (skilling) in manuscript for Postage Due from the recipient. An oustanding and rare entire with just three recorded similar frankings. Cert. S. Kaiser (1984), Moller (2007).
    Note: The Direct Packet to Altona / Hamburg was withdrawn on November 30, 1853. Mixed Frankings were still permitted because they did not transit any other countries and the bilateral agreement between Great Britain and Denmark was still in effect.
    For a full listing of the known combination covers, we would refer collectors to "Price Circulars for GB to Denmark 1850-UPU" in the Collectors Club Philatelist (May-June 2007), Volume 86, No.3.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 759 Great Britain

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    1864 (Feb 2): Underpaid cover from Dublin to Copenhagen franked solely by 1 d. red star (mailed a day after the declaration of the 2nd Schleswig Holstein War), struck with two line INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED in black and sent via Hamburg P.O. (Feb 5) to Copenhagen (Feb 9) - the unusual four day difference probably being explained by a routing via Waremünde and Malmö. The cover remained un-collected at the Copenhagen Post Restante until June 1864 with various manuscript charges for a total of 35 skilling due and was handstamped "Retour" in black. Returned to sender receiving framed SENT BACK TO ENGLAND / WITHOUT A REASON / FOR NON-DELIVERY in red. A fascinating and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 760 Great Britain

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    1864 (March 19): Entire letter sent by direct ship to Copenhagen endorsed 'per Hull Steamer', due to the 2nd Schleswig Holstein War (declared Feb 1, 1864) from Hull to Copenhagen, struck with circular HULL SHIP-LETTER datestamp in black and franked at the normal rate via Ostend of 9 d. with 1855 1 d. red and 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 (four examples) all tied by "383" Hull obliterators and by SKIBSBREV / KJOBENHAVN arrival datestamp (March 23). As the cover was sent by this unusual route there was no Mail accountancy and the cover was charged "9" skilling due in red crayon manuscript. Slight cover tear at base but a unique prepayment of the Danish share (6 d.) of the postage with British adhesives.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 761 Great Britain

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    1862 (Oct 22): Cover to Copenhagen addressed to the Second Secretary of the Royal Government General Post in Copenhagen, endorsed "Via Belgium, under ½ ounce in weight" at top, franked by 1855 1 d. red star and 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 (five examples) all tied by London "WC5" obliterators.Reverse with Hamburg Danish P.O. cds (Oct 24). Manuscript "6½" in red crayon credited to German Postal Union and manuscript "2" at lower left for Danish credit. A fine and unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 762 Great Britain

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    1857: 1 d. red star, 1858 2 d. blue pl. 7 and 1855/57 6 d.deep lilac all used on 1859 cover endorsed "Post Paid via Altona" to Itzehoe, Holstein and tied by "Gravesend / 322" duplexes. Struck with two line "PART PAID / MORE TO PAY" in black on front and actually overpaid 1 penny towards the Danish share; with manuscript at lower left "fr. 1 nur" (free only 1 skilling), the amount due not being levied. Overall ageing but a remarkable and most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 763 Great Britain

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    1860 (Aug 16): Cover to Copenhagen with the extraordinary franking of diagonally bisected 1856 1 d rose red, 1855-57 4 d. rose and 6 d. lilac all tied by bold strikes of the London "47" numeral obliterator in black to pay the 10½ d. rate (the first British ½ d adhesive was not issued until 1870), with manuscript "6½" being the pence amount paid forward (British share was 4 d.) to cover the 2 silvergroschen credited to Denmark in Hamburg, noted at base of cover. Reverse with London cds in blue, Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Aug 18) in black and Copenhagen cds (Aug 19). Some ageing around perforations but a wonderful and important cover for the specialist. Certificates BPA (1989) and RPS (2003).
    Provenance: Collection Wade (March 1997), lot 108.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 764 Great Britain

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    1861/62: Pair of covers to Denmark, the earlier June 1861 cover franked by 1855 1 d. red and pair of 4 d. rose on white paper tied by Whitby "875" obliterators and circular "PD" in red via France to Helsingör; July 1862 cover franked by 1855 1 d. red and pair of 1862/64 pair of 4 d. bright red tied by London SW duplexes. Both covers with "2" silvergroschen credit in crayon for Denmark. Some faults, one with cert. RPS (2009).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 765 Great Britain

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    1862 (Nov 22): Cover endorsed "via Ostende" from London to Copenhagen, franked by unusual mixed issue usage of 1855 1 d. red star, 1855/57 6 d. lilac and 1862/64 4 d. red all teid by "London/73" duplexes. Manuscript "6½" in red crayon credited to German Postal Union and manuscript "2" at lower left for Danish credit; reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg transit and arrival cds (Nov 25). A fine and unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 766 Great Britain

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    1878 (Jan 16): Mulready envelope facsimilae produced by J. Lacy & Co. (Stamp Dealers of Rotherhithe, with embossed seal on reverse), mailed to Copenhagen, Denmark at 2½ d. rate with 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 194 vertical pair, lettered DI/EI and diagonally bisected single example all tied by London SE 10 duplexes in black with one corner of the bisect folded over the edge of cover but intact. Reverse with Danish Post Office violet adhesive label with five lines of print, instructing the addressee to use a fuller address. Minor ageing mentioned for accuracy only, but a marvellous and most unusual cover for the specialist.
    Provenance: Collection Louis Grunin (May 2004), lot 656.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 767 Great Britain

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    1878 (Nov 4): 2 d. blue registered postal stationery envelope mailed to Copenhagen and up-rated with 1858/79 1 d. red pl. 194 and 1877 4 d. sage green pl. 16 tied by "466" obliterator in blue (scarce). Oval "Registered / Liverpool" datestamp at left and London treansit in red below. Reverse with arrival datestamp (Nov 7) in black. The 4 d. is a very scarce stamp on letter Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 768 Great Britain

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    1863 (March 14): Printed Prices Current from Leith to Copenhagen, franked by 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 tied by "Leith / 221" duplex and prepaid as far as Hamburg. Red circular "PP" at left and reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg datestamp and arrival cds (March 19). Manuscript "2" (skilling) due on receipt on front. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 769 Great Britain

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    1864 (Jan 29): Printed Prices Current to Stege, Denmark endorsed 'via Ostend', franked with Great Britain 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 tied by "Hull / 383" duplex in combination with Denmark 1855 imperforate 2 sk. blue, tied by "2" numeral cancellation of Danish P.O. in Hamburg. Reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg transit cds (Feb 1) and Stege arrival cds in blue. Both stamps being applied in England on despatch: the rate being 2 d. to Hamburg and 2 sk. from Hamburg to Copenhagen. Extremely rare entire with just two examples known with 2 d.+ 2 sk. franking. Certificate Nielsen (2003) and RPS (2004).
    Note: The Direct Packet to Altona / Hamburg was withdrawn on November 30, 1853. Mixed Frankings were still permitted because they did not transit any other countries and the bilateral agreement between Great Britain and Denmark was still in effect. For a full listing of the known combination covers, we would refer collectors to "Price Circulars for GB to Denmark 1850-UPU" in the Collectors Club Philatelist (May-June 2007), Volume 86, No.3.

    Provenance: Collection Peer Lorentzen (2004), exhibited London 2000 International Stamp Exhibition
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 770 Great Britain

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    1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 and 1855/57 6 d.deep lilac and 1 s. green all used on registered 1862 entire letter to Helsingör, Denmark tied by "Grimsby / 323" duplexes in black with red "Crown / Registered" below. Oval "Registered / London" transit in red and reverse with Hamburg transits and arrival cds (Nov 28). Various manuscript ratings with 2 sgr. noted for the Danish share. File fold affects the 2 d. adhesive but an early registered usage (10½ d. postage + 9 d. registration) and an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 771 Great Britain

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    1858 (July 27): Mourning envelope from St. Helens to the University of Kiel, Holstein & Lower Saxony (sic), endorsed "via Belgium" at top and franked by 1855/57 4 d. rose on white paper (2) tied by "679" obliterators in black. Adhesives also struck with two line PART-PAID / MORE TO PAY handstamp in black and, at lower left, framed 'fr. Hbg.' handstamp (Van Der Linden fig. 1557) applied. Manuscript "6½" pence credit applied in error, charged 9 skilling due on arrival (= 2 silvergroschen). A scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 772 Great Britain

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    1861 (Jan 4): Underpaid cover to Altona, Denmark franked by 1855/57 6 d. pale lilac tied by "372" obliterator of "Passage West" (Ireland) with despatch cds on back and front of cover. Struck with PART PAID / MORE TO PAY handstamp in black and mailed through Cork, London and Danish P.O. in Hamburg (Jan 7) to Altona. Manuscript "4½" in upper left corner being the amount needed top pay rate in full (10½ d.), with overall due amount collected on arrival of 11 skilling in red crayon. A scarce and interesting cover. Cert. Louis (2003).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 773 Great Britain

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    1860 (Jan 18): Cover from London to Copenhagen endorsed 'via Belgium', franked by unusual use of 1855/57 1 s. green single and a horizontal pair in a different shade tied by London obliterators in black. Manuscript notation of "1/1 d." for German Postal Union and "4" silvergroschen for Danish share alongside 'Franco' at left applied in Hamburg Stadtpostamt (Van Der Linden fig. 1426). Reverse with part flap missing but showing Danish P.O. in Hamburg transit.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 774 Great Britain

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    1862 (Nov 24): Cover at double rate to Copenhagen franked with mixed issue franking of 1855/57 1 s. green and 1862/64 9 d. straw tied by "West Hartlepool/947" duplexes. Reverse with London cds in red, Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Nov 28) and Copenhagen arrival cds. Manuscript notation of "1/1 d." for German Postal Union and "4" silvergroschen for Danish share. A fine cover with a rare mixed issue usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 775 Great Britain

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    1865 (Feb 3): Entire letter from Hull to Copenhagen, Denmark franked by 1862/64 4 d. bright red, Hair Lines, three horizontal pairs and 3 d. bright carmine rose horizontal pair, faults, all tied by "Hull / 383" duplexes. Cover was struck with INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED in black and travelled via London (Feb 4) and Hamburg (Feb 5). Charged Postage Due on arrival with red crayon "17" skilling to pay. A marvellous and most interesting cover.
    Note: Franked at 2 s. 6 d. for a quadruple rate letter. British share 1 s. 4 d., remainder carried forward for GAPU 1 s. 2 d. = 11.67 silvergroschen. Belgian and GPU share = 7 sgr. Balance left from prepayment = 4.67 sgr. (noted on the cover "4" in blue crayon). Danish share 4 sgr. = 17 skilling to pay.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 776 Great Britain

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    1864 (Nov 4): Cover from Hartlepool to Copenhagen at double rate, franked by superb three colour franking of 1862/64 3 d. carmine, 6 d. lilac and 9 d. straw, all tied by bold "Hartlepool / 947" duplexes in black. Red oval "PD" below and reverse with London cds, Hamburg Statdtpost datestamps (the Danish P.O. in Hamburg was still closed due to the 2nd Schleswig Holstein War) and Copenhagen arrival cds (Nov 8).  Manuscript on front "4" silvergroschen (credit to Denmark) and deleted "9" silvergroschen credit to German Postal Union (deleted so as not to be confused with a due marking). A charming and very scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 777 Great Britain

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    1863 (May 27): Registered cover from Liverpool to Aalborg, Denmark franked by 1862/64 6 d. deep lilac and 9 d. straw (both in intense shades), tied by "466" obliterators and by circular "PD" in red; paying the 9 d. postage and 6 d. registration fee. "Crown / Registered" handstamp in red below and reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (May 29) and Aalborg arrival cds (June 1). A fine and scarce cover in fine quality.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 778 Great Britain

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    1863/64: Pair of underpaid covers each franked by single 1862/64 6 d. lilac, the earlier August 1863 cover from Edinburgh to Altona struck with INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID in black and assessed with postage due of "2" silvergroschen in blue crayon and charged 13 skilling due on arrival; the January 1864 cover with INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED in black but mailed to Copenhagen with postage due of "2" silvergroschen in blue crayon but Copenhagen was in Rayon 2 and thus the charge raised on arrival was 18 skilling due. Faults but an unusual pairing.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 779 Great Britain

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    1863 (Oct 30): Cover from London to Copenhagen franked by single 1862/64 9 d. straw, with scarce circular TOO-LATE / G.P.O. at left, oval "PD" in red and manuscript "4½" credit: ½ sgr. to Belgium, 2 sgr. to German Postal Union and 2 sgr. to Denmark (marked in red crayon). Reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds and Copenhagen arrival (Nov 3) in black. Scarce stamp on letter Gi = £ 875.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 780 Great Britain

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    1864 (July 22): Cover from Hartlepool to Copenhagen franked by superb 1862/64 9 d. straw, tied by bold "Hartlepool / 947" duplex in black. Red circular "PD" below and reverse with London cds, Hamburg Statdtpost datestamps (the Danish P.O. in Hamburg was closed due to the 2nd Schleswig Holstein War) and Copenhagen arrival cds (July 26).Manuscrip on front "4½" silvergroschen (credit to German Postal Union) and "2" silvergroschen credit to Denmark. A fresh and fine cover in excellent quality Gi = £ 875.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 781 Great Britain

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    British P.O.s abroad - Danish West Indies 1876 (Dec 11): GB 1870 1½ d. plate 3 lake-red and 1873 1 s. plate 12 green, tied by bold strike of St. Thomas/C51 duplex to cover via London to Uzès Gard with Dec 31 arrival mark on reverse.
    Provenance: 143. Corinphila Auction (May 2005), lot 4969.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1129 Great Britain

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    1840/1901: The splendid specialised collection in 5 volumes in mixed condition with many fine to very fine, including 1840, 1d. black, 30 singles (including dark blue Maltese Cross and a 1d. black plate 11, AI, (clear RPSL cert (1973) & matched with red printing) plus two strips of three and a block of four from plate 6 (large margins, clear RPSL (2007) certificate, repair at bottom not mentioned), four covers including plate 3 devided pair on letter to Leicester,  1840, 2d blue , 6 singles, a strip of 3 and a strip of 3 on cover (K.Louis BPP certificate 2008) and a block of six (ex J.O. Griffiths collection 1982, clear RPSL cert. (2010), repair not mentioned in certificate), 1841, 1d. red including shades, multiples, blue Maltese Cross, Penny Post handstamp, London MC with number 1-12 cpl. (plus two covers), 1844 numeral '340' HARWICH in blue on cover, Ivory heads, marginal examples, plate reconstruction with mostly Maltese Crosses including local types of NORWICH (3), redirected forwarded cover from India 1846, 1841, 2d blue including London MC with number 12 (2) , pair, block of 4, strip of four FC-FF on SHIP LETTER cover to Geelong/Australia,  1854/57, 2d. blue perforated stars including plate 4, perf. 16 block of 4, 1857/63, 1d. rose red stars plate reconstruction, 1864, 1d. plate numbers incl.O.U.S. overprints (3), plate 124 mint block of 6, plate 225 used, 1870 1/2 d. plate 9 used, Embossed issues 1847/54 including 6d., 10d., and 1s. each 'cut square' on cover, Surface printed issues including a good selction of shades, plates, used abroad, unused/mint, covers, 1881, 1d. lilac mint pair with inv. wmk., high values incl. 1883/84, 2s.6d.(5), 5s. (9 plus pair), 10s., 1884, 1 Pound wmk. crowns, postal stationery incl. Mulreadys (one mint and two used) , stamped to order, Penny POstage Jubilee, a highly interesting collection and a fantastic basis to start collection GB Victorian Issues!  
    Starting bid : 18,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 23,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1130 Great Britain

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    1840/1980(ca.): Collection hundreds used/unused stamps incl. definitives, postage dues, plus selection of official stamps such as INLAND REVENUE, OFFICE OF WORKS, ARMY, PARCELS, BOARD OF EDUCATION, and ADMIRALITY, in addition about 40 Victoria covers and 130 FDCs.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1131 Great Britain

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    1840/1992(ca.): Collection Hundreds used/unused stamps in five albums with better sets and singles such as 1847 embossed issue 6 p. - 1 sh., 1867 5 sh. rose, 1883/84 High values 2sh.&6p. - £ 1, Edward definitives 2sh.&6p. - £ 1, Seahorses, 1929 UPU issue £ 1 unmounted, in addition booklets, official stamps, postage due, Offices abroad and some covers. Includes also sections of local issues, Channel Islands and Ireland stamps.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1132 Great Britain

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    1840/1985: Collection with several hundred stamps used/unused and in mint condition, incl. several £-values and full sets, in addtion a small selection fo stamps from Guernsey, mainly in good condtion and housed in a stockbook.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 1133 Great Britain

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    1840/1954: Selection of 100 stamps used, including a fine Penny black, later issues with clear centric cancellations, some with cds.'s, as well as some colonies with better Hong Kong.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF
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