The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays, Proofs & Issued Stamps

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SPINK LONDON

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CHARTWELL

The Chartwell Collection

Collection

of King Edward VII Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps

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69 Southampton Row © Copyright 2011

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Bloomsbury www.spink.com

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London WC1B 4ET

6 December 2011 • London I VOL. 4

STAMPS BANKNOTES MEDALS COINS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS

6 December 2011 • London

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Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker

Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

Your Specialists Stamps Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez Coins Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith Autographs USA - Robert Litzenberger

UK - Tim Hirsch

UK - Paul Dawson

Your Europe Team Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Maria Martinez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Your America Team Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Head of Numismatic Stephen Goldsmith Finance & Operations Manager Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Gardner Marketing & Design James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson Auctioneer Tracy Shreve Your Asia Team Gary Tan

AUCTION CALENDAR 2011/2012 Stamps 9 November 9/10/11 November 18/19 November 29 November 29 November 6 December

London London New York London London

11041 11033 137 11034 11046

15 January 26 January 23/24 February 16/17 March

The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth Autumn Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The “Agathon” Collection of the First and Second Issues of Russia USSR Commemorative Issues 1963-1991 The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China The Winter Collector’s Series The Collector’s Series Sale The “Tito” Collection of South American Philatelic Rarieties

London Hong Kong London New York Lugano

11035 12005 12001

Banknotes 15/16 November 7/8 December 14 January

The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes Banknotes of Hong Kong and China

New York London Hong Kong

311 11020 12006

Bonds and Shares 15/16 November 16 November 14 January

The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China

New York London Hong Kong

311 11022 12007

Coins 15/16 November 13 December 14 January

The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China

New York London Hong Kong

311 11024 12008

Medals 24 November 19 April

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London

11011 12002

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The Chartwell Collection Great Britain king edward vii essays, proofs and issued stamps Tuesday 6 December 2011 at 2.00 p.m.

69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET, UK and on

In sending commission bids or making enquiries, this sale should be referred to as SOMERSET - 11035

Spink: 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET Vat No: GB 791627108 Telephone: 020 7563 4000 Fax: 020 7563 4066

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Viewing at 69 Southampton Row: Friday 2 December 2011 10.00 a.m.- 5.00 p.m.

Monday 5 December 2011 10.00 a.m.- 5.00 p.m.

Tuesday 6 December 2011 10.00 a.m.- 1.00 p.m.

YOUR SPINK TEAM

FOR THIS SALE

For your questions about the sale lots: Guy Croton +44 (0)20 7563 4074 / gcroton@spink.com Tim Hirsch +44 (0)20 7563 4001 / thirsch@spink.com David Parsons +44 (0)20 7563 4072 / dparsons@spink.com For your bids: Miroslava Adusei-Poku +44 (0)20 7563 4020 Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 4037 auctionteam@spink.com For your internet bidding: Berdia Qamarauli +44 (0)20 7563 4089 / bqamarauli@spink.com For your payment: Shyam Padhiar +44 (0)20 7563 4023 / spadhiar@spink.com For your VAT enquiries: John Winchcombe +44 (0)20 7563 4101 / jwinchcombe@spink.com

Buyers please note: Purchased lots will not be released until payment has been received in full, unless an extended payment and collection term has been agreed in writing before the sale takes place.

Late payments will incur interest, as stated in clause 5.10.1.1 of our terms and conditions printed in the back of this catalogue, and until full payment is received title to all purchased lots remain with the vendor.

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Extensions Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shall thereafter apply accordingly.

Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which will be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spink to the Expert Committee for choice.

Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with our normal Terms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoice payment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges.

Extensions requested on account of condition will not normally be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as having faults or defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description.

Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot.

It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

Notes Concerning Descriptions GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description: mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part or entirely removed. part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged unmounted mint original gum as issued unused without gum COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion entire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents cover an envelope

Symbols and Abbreviations 刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ អ + អ B

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var. cat. c.d.s.

unmounted mint unused used block of four block larger than four used on cover, entire letter, etc. on piece variety, varieties catalogue, catalogue value circular datestamp

d.s. h.s. ᔛ A ᔛ S ᔛ C ᔛ E ᔛ P

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datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint

References Catalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition.

The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they are mentioned by name.

Buyers are reminded that payment must be made within seven days from the date of sale (condition 5.4.1), and interest will be added for overdue accounts (condition 5.10.1.1).

Please note charges for credit card payments (condition 5.4.3(iii)). www.spink.com

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Dear Clients and Friends, After the hugely successful first three sales in the series from the Chartwell collection where numerous new record prices were achieved, it is with great pleasure that we present to you today Volume four, King Edward VII issues including Official Stamps . At Spink we continually receive collections that leave a lasting impression on all of us. The Chartwell Collection is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the biggest “wow” moments we have ever experienced here at Southampton Row. When the collection arrived in London it was amazing to watch as our specialists turned the pages of what may be one of the finest philatelic collections of our time. Eighty four albums were opened, examined and taken in and it was wonderful to see the faces of the Spink team as treasure after treasure was revealed.

While we were of course pleased to have the opportunity to catalogue such prestigious material, our thoughts immediately turned to the wonderful collections which would absorb these philatelic gems. The vast majority of the Chartwell Collection is fresh to the marketplace with many items never before seen at auction. In fact, it contains items many of you have waited years to see for sale in an auction catalogue. In this catalogue dedicated to stamps of King Edward VII’s reign, we have many fascinating essays, proofs and some great rarities. The issued stamps include the famous prepared for use but not issued 2d. Tyrian Plum which is a corner example from the lower right of the sheet, and unique in private hands. Another major rarity which is as rare if not rarer than the Tyrian Plum is the prepared for use but not issued 2½d. purple on blue. An outstanding range of Official stamps includes another great rarity, the 6d. I.R. Official overprinted “Specimen” and the 1/- Board of Education second only in rarity to the unused 6d. I.R. Official. The rarities in each sale will most certainly find great homes in existing collections, however we expect these beautiful items will also attract some newcomers to the booming Great Britain marketplace. We now have six sales, including this one, in total to look forward to over the next 13 months and we are at your disposal should you wish to discuss any aspect of The Chartwell Collection or perhaps questions in starting to build your own philatelic collection. Enjoy reading through the catalogue and see you in the auction room!

Kindest regards,

Olivier Stocker ostocker@spink.com

Timothy Hirsch thirsch@spink.com

Guy Croton gcroton@spink.com

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The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps

The

CHARTWELL Collection

The Chartwell Collection was formed by one man with a great passion for collecting, Sir Humphrey Cripps. Sir Humphrey, the custodian of the collection, was both a great English businessman and philanthropist, but also an enthusiastic philatelist.

Educated a Northampton Town and County Grammar School, it was during this period that Sir Humphrey first displayed a passion for collecting. After his death, his children found a shoebox in the back of his wardrobe. Upon opening the lid they discovered thousands of train tickets bundled and carefully placed in the box.

Sir Humphrey had retained every train ticket from his time at school and kept them hidden away in perfect chronological order. These were memories of his past and a clear indicator of the true collector he would become.

After graduating, Sir Humphrey continued his education at St John’s College, Cambridge, where he read Natural Sciences. On completion of his education, he joined the family firm, Pianoforte Supplies Limited. Sir Humphrey’s personal drive would see him rise to Managing Director of his family’s company in 1960 and Chairman in 1979.

Along the way, Sir Humphrey also picked up several other passions.

First and foremost, he was a charitable man and at every turn in his business progression he would channel funds regularly into the family charitable foundation. The Cripps Foundation was established in 1956 by the Cripps family and has made huge gifts to universities, colleges, schools, churches, hospitals and museums.

Many Cambridge Colleges have benefitted from this generosity, as Sir Cyril Humphrey Cripps well as the Fitzwilliam Museum. Residential Courts at St John’s College, Magdalene College, Selwyn College, Queen’s College and the University of Nottingham are named after the Cripps family. His former school also benefitted. The construction of many facilities were made possible through its generous donations. Sir Humphrey was knighted in 1989, having been High Sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1987 and then Deputy Lieutenant of the County.

Sir Humphrey began collecting stamps in the 1950’s and soon became an insatiable collector focussing firstly on all aspects of Great Britain philately and secondly selected stamps of certain countries of the British Empire. Sir Humphrey travelled frequently on business and his interest in stamps went with him. For example, Sir Humphrey regularly visited Bermuda, hence the three Perots and other Bermuda rarities in the collection.

The Great Britain collection, housed in over 80 volumes covers all reigns and all aspects of this fascinating area of philately replete with wonderful essays, proofs, rare stamps and covers throughout. It is hard to believe that this collection was all put together by just one dedicated collector.

Spink are proud and indeed honoured to have been chosen to sell through auction the extraordinary Chartwell Collection.

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The

CHARTWELL Collection

Auction Schedule 2011 28 June 2011

British Empire

29 June 2011

Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part I

12 October 2011

Great Britain Surface-Printed Issues

6 December 2011

Great Britain King Edward VII Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps 2012

16 February 2012

Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part II

3 May 2012

Great Britain King George V including Seahorses

5 July 2012

Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part III

19 September 2012

Great Britain King George VI, King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II Essays, Proofs and Stamps

12 December 2012

Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers, Part IV

Please note the above dates can be altered at any time.

With a limited run of hard bound full colour auction catalogues produced for this series of quality auctions, which will become a must have and valuable reference for years to come, the demand will be very strong. Every collector on our extensive mailing list will receive a soft bound copy of the catalogues free of charge, however there will be a limited edition numbered and hard bound edition of each sale available for a special purchase price of £50 per catalogue.

Catalogues will be sold on a first come first served basis.

For further information on these amazing sales please contact Guy Croton in our Stamp Department who will be happy to help with any enquiries.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4074 Email: gcroton@spink.com

Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot up to and including £3,000 and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above £3,000.

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Order of Sale Essays Die Proofs Transvaal Essays Canada Essays Small Canada Head Essays Half Penny One Penny One Penny Halfpenny Two Pence Two Pence Unissued Tyrian Plum Two Pence Halfpenny Three Pence Four Pence Five Pence Six Pence Seven Pence Nine Pence Ten Pence One Shilling Two Shillings and Sixpence Five Shillings Ten Shillings One Pound Five Pounds Official Stamps Inland Revenue Government Parcels Office of Works Army Board of Education Royal Household Admiralty Official Correspondence

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Lots 1–9 10 – 14 15 – 24 25 – 33 34 – 35 36 – 58 59 – 90 91 – 100 101 – 112 113 – 120 121 – 138 139 – 146 147 – 161 162 – 169 170 – 197 198 – 209 210 – 220 221 – 232 233 – 243 244 – 257 258 – 271 272 – 287 288 – 303 304 305 325 331 342 347 355 357

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324 330 341 346 354 356 369 370

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Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot up to and including £3,000 and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above £3,000.

Tuesday 6 December 2011 Commencing at 2.00 p.m.

ESSAYS

1

Series A 1

ᔛ E

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⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 4d., 5d., 6d., 9d., 10d. and 1/- “paste-up” types,

each being Queen Victoria stamps with the head excised and replaced with a lithographic three-quarter face likeness of King Edward VII facing left in the appropriate colour, affixed to board (210x165mm.). A unique and exquisite showpiece

£40,000-50,000

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The following eight lots are “paste-up” types, each being Queen Victoria stamps with the head excised and replaced with a lithographic quarter face likeness of King Edward VII facing left in the appropriate colour.

Each is affixed to small piece of card

2

5

4 3

Series B 2

ᔛ E

1

⁄ 2 d. blue-green. Cat. £10,000. B.P.A. Certificate (1975)

£4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe, March 1980 3

ᔛ E

2d. green and carmine on bevel-edged card. Cat. £10,000

£4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:

M.H. Stothert, May 1976 J.O. Griffiths, April 1986 4

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3d. dull purple on yellow. Cat. £10,000

£4,000-5,000

5

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4d. green and brown. Cat. £10,000

£4,000-5,000

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7

8

9

6

ᔛ E

5d. dull purple and ultramarine. Cat. £10,000

£4,000-5,000

7

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6d. purple on rose. Cat. £10,000

£4,000-5,000

8

ᔛ E

9d. dull purple and ultramarine. Cat. £10,000

£4,000-5,000

9

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1/- green and carmine. Cat. £10,000

£4,000-5,000

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DIE PROOFS

10 10 11

P ᔛ

P ᔛ

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Small head on solid circular background, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked. Cat. £2,500

£800-1,000

Small head on solid circular background with white contour line round head, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “5 SEP 01”. Cat. £2,500

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

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P ᔛ

Small head on solid circular background, in black on glazed card (20x24mm.), unmarked. Cat. £2,500

£300-350 13

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ᔛ P

P ᔛ

Large head complete design without value and uncleared, in black on glazed card (37x66mm.) inscribed in reverse “ORIGINAL DIE” at top and “P.6” at foot. Cat. £3,500

£1,500-1,800

Large head complete design without value and uncleared, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “1 AUG 01”. Cat. £3,500 £1,500-1,800

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“TRANSVAAL” 1D. ESSAYS All Are “Stamps” Perforated 14

15

16

Type 2 “Essays” with line handpainted between the oval of the King’s head and joined to the base of he crown 15

ᔛ E

In red with manuscript “Cancelled” and affixed to card (60x74mm.) numbered “2”.

Cat. £5,500

£2,500-3,000

Note: This and the following essay were prepared at the request of the King who liked the design of the Transvaal stamp. Nine such numbered essay were prepared and all but this and the following items were purchased by the National Postal Museum.

These are therefore the only two such essays in private hands PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe, December 1976

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In black and purple with manuscript “Cancelled” and affixed to card (60x74mm.) numbered “8”. Cat. £5,500 PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe, December 1976

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Type 1 “Essays” without line between the oval of the King’s head and joined to the base of the crown 17 18

ᔛ E

ᔛ E

In carmine and in blue-green, each affixed to small piece of thin card; the example in blue-green with horizontal crease. Cat. from £10,000

£3,000-3,500

In carmine with sheet margins at top and at foot, on gummed unwatermarked paper; light diagonal crease. Cat. from £5,000

£2,500-3,000

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20

Type 2 “Essays” Printed from a plate with line handpainted between the oval of the King’s head and joined to the base of he crown 19

ᔛ E

In black and red, affixed to card (60x74mm.). Cat. from £5,000

£2,500-3,000

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ᔛ E

In red, affixed to card (60x74mm.). Cat. from £5,000

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22

21

ᔛ E

In carmine, affixed to card (60x74mm.). Cat. from £5,000

£2,500-3,000

22

P ᔛ

In black and blue, affixed to card (60x74mm.). Cat. from £5,000

£2,500-3,000

23

23 24

ᔛ E

ᔛ E

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In green, blue and purple; the first a fraction soiled, otherwise fine. Cat. from £15,000

£5,000-6,000

In black and purple and in black and blue; the latter with perfs. partially trimmed at right. Cat. from £10,000

£3,000-3,500

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“CANADA” 1D. ESSAYS

25

Die Proof 25

ᔛ P

Die 2 Large Head, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER and dated “28 JUL 03” alongside manuscript “ZINC”. Cat. £4,500

STRIKING”

£1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

27 26

Die 2 Small Head Colour Trials 26 27

ᔛ E

ᔛ E

In dull green on thick wove paper (89x107mm.), plate glazed both sides. Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000

In dull green on thick proof card (60x92mm.). Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

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28 29 30

ᔛ E

ᔛ E

ᔛ E

ᔛ E

30

In dull orange on thin wove paper with Rosette watermark (73x76mm.). Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000

In ochre-brown on thin wove paper with Rosette watermark (71x76mm.). Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000

In ultramarine on thin wove paper with Rosette watermark (73x76mm.). Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000

31

31

29

32

In carmine-red on thin wove gummed paper (62x75mm.); small mark well below design. Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000 £800-1,000

32

ᔛ E

In green on thin wove gummed paper (65x76mm.). Cat. from £2,800

33

ᔛ E

In dull orange on very thin high quality wove paper (48x66mm.); small imperfections well clear of the design. Cat. from £2,800

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£600-800

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PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAYS WITH SMALL CANADA HEAD

34

ᔛ E

4d. with the head of King Edward VII let in and touched in around the oval frame. Cat. from £5,000 £2,500-3,000

Note: This head was a smaller version than that used for the 1903 issue of Canada PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

34

35

ᔛ E

1/- with the head of King Edward VII let in and with dots around the oval frame in Chinese white. Cat. from £5,000 £2,500-3,000 PROVENANCE:

“Romano”, May 1991

35

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HALF PENNY

36

Die Proofs 36

P ᔛ

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER AUG 01”. Cat. £2,500

37

37

38

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

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HARDENING”

and dated “22 £800-1,000

38

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), endorsed “Working Die No. 17 Registered 26-9-01”. Cat. £2,500

£800-1,000

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and endorsed “Working Die No. 17 Registered 26 Sept. 1901”. Cat. £2,500

£800-1,000

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De La Rue Day Book Pieces The following nine lots were all offered in the Robson Lowe auction, December 1975 39

ᔛ P

1902 (24 Apr.) bearing both 1⁄ 2d. and 1d., marked “48 leads from each for repairs”.

Cat. £5,000

40

ᔛ P

1902 (2 July-1 Aug.) with details of leads taken. Cat. from £2,250

£3,000-3,500

£800-1,000

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43

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

£800-1,000

1906 (5 Feb.-4 Apr.) with details of 240 leads taken, “50 leads for repairs” and with further notes in red ink regarding “Panes of 60 stamps alternate columns of 3 stamps” referring to booklet sheet stamps; slight surface rubbing. Cat. from £2,250

£800-1,000

1906 (13 Nov.) marked “30 Unified leads”.

Cat. from £2,250 £800-1,000

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42 41 1904 (18 Mar.-29 Apr.) with details of 240 leads taken and “24 leads repair”.

Cat. from £2,250

43

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46

44

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45 47 1907 (1 May-20 June) with details of 240 and 100 leads taken. Cat. from £2,250

£800-1,000

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1908 (10-27 Feb.) with details of leads taken. Cat. from £2,250

£800-1,000

46

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1910 (12 Nov.)-12 (31 Mar.) with details of leads taken. Cat. from £2,250

£800-1,000

47

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Year date unknown, marked “Aug 19 100 leads”; minor surface rubbing. Cat. from £2,250

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49

1902 De La Rue 48

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Blue-green, variety watermark inverted, fresh with large part original gum; fine.

Rare. S.G. Spec. M1a, £2,250

£800-1,000

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刂

Deep blue-green upper right corner horizontal pair with paper fold, resulting in the right-hand stamp with upper right corner failing to print, fresh lightly mounted mint and spectacular

£300-350

50 50

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Blue-green together with 1d. scarlet on 1902 (1 Jan.) first day usage envelope from Sleaford to Wolverhampton, attractively addressed, endorsed “Ye Stamps of our Sovereign Lord Kynge Edward VII Long may he Reign and His Stamps flourish” with a small “True to the Flag” printed label affixed at lower left corner, arrival c.d.s. (2.1) on reverse

£200-250

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A Rare and Spectacular Showpiece

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1904 De La Rue 51

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Yellow-green vertical marginal pair from the foot of the sheet, the lower stamp with large part of the design showing variety doubly printed, fresh mint with the variety remaining unmounted. A very rare and spectacular showpiece. S.G. Spec. M2d, £35,000

£18,000-20,000

Note: The bottom row of one sheet with control H9 showed thirteen stamps with partial or full doubling

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刂អ B

Yellow-green irregular lower right corner block of twelve, grossly miss-perforated resulting in the lower right corner vertical pair remaining imperforate, partially severed with scissors, part original gum; surface damage to the imperforate pair and in margin at foot, nevertheless a rare and spectacular multiple

£500-600

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1907 and 1908 picture postcards bearing 1⁄ 2d. yellow-green showing strikes of the circular Birkenhead and Reading “X/MAS” cancellations, good and fine strikes respectively, and 1909 envelope bearing yellow-green (corner defect) with a good strike of the Manchester “X/MAS” machine cancellation

£150-200

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1911 Harrison, Perf. 14 54

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Dull yellow-green vertical marginal strip of three from the right of the sheet, variety design misplaced to foot and to left, fresh mint with the lower two stamps (crossed by diagonal crease) remaining unmounted. A spectacular variety

£200-250

55 55

刂

Dull yellow-green horizontal pair with variety fine offset, fresh mint; a few perfs. severed between, otherwise fine

£150-200

56 56

ᔛ S អ B

Dull yellow-green booklet pane of six with watermark upright, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22, good perforations and fine unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. MB3

£500-600

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

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Collection 57

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A mint and used collection (157) in a range of shades, several mint blocks of four, blue-green and yellow green overprinted “SPECIMEN”, booklet panes of five with St. Andrews Cross mint (3, two with inverted watermark, one without selvedge) and used (without selvedge) on large piece, Harrison perf. 14 block of four with one showing printing defect across one corner and perf. 15x14 (13 with a block of four); also imperforate plate proofs on poor quality buff paper (6 with a block of four). Generally good to fine. Cat £4,900++

£3,000-3,500

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Controls 58

An extensive collection in a range of shades and offering a comprehensive selection of the controls with many of the various Plates identified, one hundred and ten items with sixty being the complete bottom row of the sheet; generally fine and an attractive lot. Cat ÂŁ1,950+

ÂŁ1,000-1,200

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Essays 59

ᔛ E

59

60

1d. inscribed “POSTAGE & REVENUE”, entirely photographic with the head let in, affixed to card (61x87mm.). Cat. £4,500

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

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ᔛ E

1d. inscribed “POSTAGE & REVENUE” and with small figures of value, entirely photographic with the head let in, affixed to card (61x87mm., a little toned).

Cat. £4,500

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

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62

Die Proofs 61

62

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

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In black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER HARDENING” and endorsed “Registered 14.10.1901 Working Die No16”; punch hole at upper left corner. Cat. £2,500

£800-1,000

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER STRIKING”, initialled “HW” and dated “15 APR. 05”. Cat. £2,500

£800-1,000

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63

65

De La Rue Day Book Pieces The following eight lots were all offered in the Robson Lowe auction, December 1975 63 64 65

ᔛ P

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1901 (Dec.)-1902 (Jan.) giving a long list of the 240 leads taken during this period; brown patch at centre. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

1902 (Jan.-Mar.) giving a list of the 240 leads taken during this period and “Jan 28 25 leads for repair”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

1904 (Feb.-Apr.) giving a long list of the 240 leads taken during this period and 29 April “24 leads for repair”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

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67

66

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1905 (27 Feb.) marked “24 leads”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

67

ᔛ P

1905 (14 Apr.) marked “60 leads for repair”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

68

69

70

68

ᔛ P

1905 (23 Oct.) marked “20 leads”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

69

ᔛ P

1906 (15 June) marked “50 leads”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

70

ᔛ P

1907 (22 May) marked “100 leads”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

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Frame Proofs 71

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Frame proofs in black and in lilac, each stamp-size on gummed paper and hinged to individual pieces of glazed card (76x45mm.); both with some soiling and the item in black creased. A most unusual pair which are not listed in the specialised catalogue

£1,000-1,200

72

Imperforate Plate Proofs 72

ᔛ P

A selection comprising on thin white card in green (4, one a double impression), in deep green (double impression) and in red, on thin white paper, carmine block of four showing inverted impressions at right, and on poor quality buff paper in green corner block of four and in bright scarlet (5 with a marginal block of four); generally fine. Cat £1,300+

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ᔛ P អ B

On thin white card in green, a block of eight (4x2); fine. Cat. £640+

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

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COLOUR TRIALS

74

75

The following thirteen lots were made from a special plate of 20 electros 1901 on Gummed Crown Watermarked Paper 74 75

ᔛ P

P ᔛ

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Dull purple imperforate upper left corner horizontal pair; one with some gum creases, otherwise very fine. Cat. £3,000

£1,000-1,200

Dull purple imperforate (marginal) and perforated, fine. Cat. £3,000

£1,000-1,200

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77

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

Black on red imperforate lower right corner horizontal pair; minor gum creasing, otherwise very fine. Cat. £3,000+

Black on red imperforate and perforated (marginal, rounded corner). Cat. £3,000

78

79

78

ᔛ P

Black on red, imperforate; fine. Cat. £1,500

79

ᔛ P

Purple on red, imperforate; fine. Cat. £1,500

80

ᔛ P

Purple on red, imperforate; fine. Cat. £1,500

£1,000-1,200

£600-800

80

£500-600

£500-600

£500-600

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1906 on Gummed Crown Watermarked Paper.

81

ᔛ P

Blue geranium, cerise, carmine-red, carmine-rose and dull rose, each in an imperforate upper left corner horizontal pair; fine. Cat. £15,000

£6,000-7,000

Note: These trials were made for a suggested change of colour

82 82

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Blue geranium, cerise, deep carmine, carmine-lake, carmine-rose and dull rose, all perforated 14; fine. Cat. £9,000

£3,000-4,000

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ᔛ P

Blue geranium and cerise, both perforated 14 and marginal from the left of the sheet; fine. Cat. £3,000

£1,000-1,200

84 84

ᔛ P

Carmine-red, imperforate and marginal from the foot of the sheet; fine. Cat. £1,500

£500-600

85

85

ᔛ P

Carmine-red, carmine-lake (marginal) and carmine-rose, all imperforate. B.P.A. Certificate (1989) for carmine-lake. Cat. £4,500

£1,500-1,800

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88

86

1911 Harrison, Perf. 14 86

87 88

刂អ B

刂

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Rose-red interpanneau marginal block of eighteen (3x6), showing fine offset impressions affecting three stamps completely, six stamps partially and one interpanneau margin, fresh mint with most unmounted. A spectacular multiple

£400-500

Aniline pink A11 control corner strip of three, fresh with part to large part original gum; fine and rare. S.G. Spec. M6(8), £1,800+

£800-1,000

Aniline pink A11 control corner pair, fresh mint with the stamps lightly mounted; fine and rare. S.G. Spec. M6(8), £1,200+

£600-800

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Collection 89

A largely mint collection in a range of shades, including one overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 17, a corner block of fifty-four and with others items with flaws, a single with paper fold, Harrison perf. 14 imperforate block of four overprinted “CANCELLED.” Type 21, aniline pink (2) and one without watermark, and Harrison perf. 15x14 range (33) with four blocks of four; generally fine. Cat £7,500++

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An extensive collection in a range of shades and offering a comprehensive selection of the controls with many of the various Plates identified, one hundred and twentysix items with seventy-three being the complete bottom row of the sheet or larger, a few of these showing plug repairs or displaced clichés; generally fine and an attractive lot. Cat. £3,600+

£2,000-2,500

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ONE PENNY HALFPENNY

92

91

93

Die Proofs 91

ᔛ P

Head plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked. Cat. £2,800

£800-1,000

92

ᔛ P

Head plate on 1902 De La Rue day book piece with details of leads taken for November, “6 extra leads Feb 28, 02” and “Jan 31st. 1902”; trace of surface rubbing.

Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

93

ᔛ P

Duty plate on 1904 De La Rue day book piece marked “Jan 11 24 leads” and “No. 7 number given by Mr. Rose”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

94 94

ᔛ P

Duty plate together with 2d. Head plate and 6d. on a single 1906 De La Rue day book piece marked “April 18” and “12 leads. 6 leads each repairs”. Cat. £8,500

£5,000-6,000

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

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Perforated Colour Trials produced in 1909 95

ᔛ P

Bright and dull violet on white gummed Crown watermarked paper; fine. Cat. £7,500

£3,000-4,000

96 96

ᔛ P

Brown on yellow on ungummed Crown watermark paper; fine. Cat. £7,500

£3,000-4,000

97 97

ᔛ P

Purple on pink surfaced tinted paper unwatermarked paper, gummed; one perforation at right with surface abrasion, otherwise fine. Cat. £7.500

£2,500-3,000

98

Specimens 98

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1902 purple and green overprinted “SPECIMEN” TYPE 15 AND 1905 REDDISH PURPLE AND BRIGHT GREEN OVERPRINTED “specimen” Type 22 from the National Postal Museum archive, fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1989) for the first

£150-200

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Issued Stamps 99

A largely mint collection (53) in a range of both De La Rue and Somerset House shades, including a block of six, eight blocks of four, De La Rue used examples with watermark inverted and variety deformed leaf, and Somerset House pair with one showing flaw caused by paper fold. Generally fine and an attractive lot. Cat. ÂŁ3,800+

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Plates 100

刂

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A specialised mint study from a range of the various Head and Duty combinations, comprising singles (3), pairs (5), a strip of three and blocks of four (4), six (2), eight and twenty-four, and complete strips of twelve (6) and twenty-four (3) from the foot of the sheet; fine. A fine and rare lot. Cat. £9,400++

£5,000-6,000

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TWO PENCE

101

Die Proofs 101

ᔛ P

Head plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “BEFORE dated “27 Dec. 01” in manuscript. Cat. £2,800

HARDENING”

and £800-1,000

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

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102 103

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

103

Head plate marked “2d” in manuscript in duty tablet, on 1907 De La Rue day book piece marked “July 10 240 leads 5/278”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

Head plate on 1909 De La Rue day book piece marked “Feb. 23 20 leads”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

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Perforated Colour Trials produced in 1909 104

P ᔛ

Brown on white gummed Crown watermarked paper; fine. Cat. £7,500

£3,000-4,000

105 105

P ᔛ

Orange on white Crown watermarked paper, paper adhering to much of reverse; perforations partially trimmed at foot, otherwise fine. Cat. £7,500

£3,000-4,000

106 106

ᔛ P

Deep brown on white Crown watermarked paper, paper adhering to much of reverse; fine. Cat. £7,500

£3,000-4,000

107 107

ᔛ P

Purple on pink surfaced tinted unwatermarked paper, paper adhering to much of reverse; fine. Cat. £7,500 PROVENANCE:

“Romano”, May 1991 www.spink.com

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£3,000-4,000

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Specimens 108

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1902 yellowish green and carmine-red overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15, 1907 dull blue-green and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 17 and 1911 deep dark green and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22, the last two from the National Postal Museum Archive, part to large part original. S.G. Spec. M11s, 12s, 13s, £1,425

£300-400

109

109

S ᔛ

1911 deep dark green and carmine horizontal pair and grey-green and bright carmine marginal single from the top of the sheet, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 and from the National Postal Museum Archive; the left-hand stamp of the pair with a vertical crease, otherwise fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec.

M13s, £825

£250-300

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Issued Stamps 110

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A largely mint collection (66) with a range of shades, including 1902 (3), 1906 (3, one interpanneau) and 1911 blocks of four, 1906 Distorted tablet “Rhombus” flaw mint (3 in two different states) and Deformed value tablet used (2), and 1911 Deformed value tablet in pair with normal and Major bottom tablet frame break, both used. Generally fine. Cat. £3,000++

£1,200-1,500

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112

刂

刂អ B

Ex 111 A specialised mint study from a range of the various Head and Duty combinations, comprising corner pairs (4), marginal strip of three, interpanneau blocks of four and twelve, a corner block of six, and complete strips of twelve (2, one showing substituted clichés 1-3) and twenty-four from the foot of the sheet. A fine group.

Cat. £2,200+

£1,000-1,200

112 1911 grey-green and bright carmine block of six (3x2), the centre stamp in the top row showing Deformed value tablet, fresh mint; the upper left stamp with a corner crease, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. M13(4)b, £800+

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UNISSUED TYRIAN PLUM

113

Essay 113

ᔛ E

De La Rue essay with oval duty frame, in orange on very highly glazed paper with central pen cross and affixed to card (89x114mm.) numbered “No.2.”, dated “Aug. 19th. 09.” and marked “Dupl. Design subm. Blue.”. Unique. Cat. £20,000 PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe, December 1976 www.spink.com

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£12,000-15,000

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114 114

P ᔛ E ᔛ

Pale blue with part gum; a few perfs. fractionally trimmed at foot. Cat. from £22,000

£6,000-8,000

115 115

ᔛ P E ᔛ

Deep blue; traces of horizontal creasing and one corner perf. thinned. Fine appearance. Cat. from £22,000

£5,000-6,000

116 116

P ᔛ E ᔛ

Violet with large part gum; very fine. Cat. from £22,000

£6,000-8,000

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ᔛ P E ᔛ

Deep red-brown with part gum; a few perfs. at foot partially trimmed. Cat. from £22,000

£5,000-6,000

118 118

P ᔛ E ᔛ

Grey with part gum; a few perfs. at foot partially trimmed. Cat. from £22,000

£5,000-6,000

119 119

ᔛ P E ᔛ

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Black with some gum; some horizontal creasing and with a thin at foot. Cat. from £22,000

£3,000-4,000

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The Incredibly Rare Prepared For Use But Not Issued 2d. Tyrian Plum

120

120

ᔛ E

Tyrian plum lower right corner example with full sheet margins and showing colour dot in right margin, lovely fresh colour and with very large part original gum, the stamp itself with the merest trace of a previous mount; tiny mark on King’s cheek and with small tear in margin at foot, nevertheless surely one of the finest examples of this exceptionally rare stamp being the only corner marginal example in private hands and one of the rarest stamps of this reign. A wonderful showpiece. B.P.A. Certificate (1964). S.G. Spec. M14, £100,000

£60,000-70,000

PROVENANCE:

Stanley Gibbons Auction, March 1972

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Essays 121

ᔛ E

21⁄ 2d. inscribed “POSTAGE & REVENUE” and with large figures of value, the head printed and let in to photographic frame, affixed to card (89x114mm.) lettered “C”, marked “Dupl” and dated “July 10th. 01.”.

Cat. £8,500 £2,000-2,500 PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe, December 1976

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122

ᔛ E

21⁄ 2d. inscribed “POSTAGE & REVENUE”, the head printed and let in to photographic frame, affixed to card (89x114mm.) lettered “E”, marked “Dupl” and dated “July 10th. 01.”. Cat. £8,500 £3,000-4,000 PROVENANCE:

Robson Lowe, December 1976

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124

Die Proofs 123

124

P ᔛ

P ᔛ

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), initialled and dated “7 Sept ‘01”; very fine. Cat. £2,800

£800-1,000

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “7 SEP. 01”. Cat. £2,800

£800-1,000

125

126

De La Rue Day Book Pieces The following four lots were all offered in the Robson Lowe auction, December 1975 125

126

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

1902 (11-25 Mar.) with details of leads taken; minor surface rubbing. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

1902 (8-12 Aug.) with details of leads taken. Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000

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128

127

ᔛ P

1904 (10-16 Feb.) with details of leads taken. Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000

128

ᔛ P

1907 (27 Nov.) with “12 leads” taken. Cat. from £2,800

£800-1,000

129

130

Perforated Colour Trials on Crown Watermarked Paper 129

P ᔛ

Ultramarine with large part gum; small stain at top, mainly confined to reverse. R.P.S. Certificate (1953). Cat. £1,800 £500-600

130

P ᔛ

Deep blue with large part gum, upper right corner slightly rounded. Cat. £1,800 £500-600

Specimens 131

ᔛ S អ B

1902 ultramarine interpanneau block of eight and a single, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15, fresh mint with the block apparently unmounted; one upper pair in the block and the single with creases, otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec. M16s, £900+ £350-400

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One of the Rarest Stamps of King Edward VII Reign

132

132

ĺˆ‚

1901 (December), prepared for use but not issued purple on blue, ordinary paper with large part original gum, superb rich colours. A wonderfully rich and fresh example of this exceptionally rare stamp, of which only a few examples are known to exist and is certainly rarer than the 2d. Tyrian Plum. S.G. Spec. M15 unpriced

ÂŁ70,000-80,000

Note: The Registration sheet of this stamp was taken on 3 December 1901. Many thousands of sheets were printed and delivered to the Stamping Department, though were destroyed when the authorities changed their minds in favour of the adopted colour PROVENANCE: Stanley Gibbons Auction, March 1972

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134

Issued Stamps 133

ᔛ

1902 ultramarine, variety watermark inverted, neatly cancelled with c.d.s.; trace of a crease at top, otherwise fine and a most attractive example of this rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1981). S.G. Spec. M16a, £3,000

£1,200-1,400

PROVENANCE:

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刂

1911 perf. 14, bright blue, variety watermark inverted, fresh lightly mounted mint.

S.G. Spec. M17a, £1,000

£400-500

135 136

135

刂

អ 136 ᔛ+

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1911 perf. 14, dull blue marginal pair with partial interpanneau margin at foot, variety paper fold, large part original gum; one with tiny inclusion at top, otherwise fine and a startling variety

£250-300

1911 perf. 15x14, dull blue block of four, variety watermark inverted and grossly misplaced vertically, cancelled with several indistinct c.d.s.; the left-hand vertical pair with a couple of small imperfections though a very rare multiple of this variety. R.P.S. Certificate (1975). S.G. Spec. M18a, £2,400+

£400-500

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A small mint (29) and used (8) collection, including 1902 and 1911 perf. 15x14 (2) blocks of four, shades; generally fine. Cat ÂŁ1,100+

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A small 1911 perf. 15x 14 mint group, comprising Plate 2 lower left corner block of four, Plates 6 and 12 complete strips of twelve from the foot of the sheet and Plate 12 corner single, showing various date cuts; generally fresh and fine

ÂŁ200-250

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THREE PENCE

139

Die Proofs 139

ᔛ P

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked; very fine. Cat. £2,800

140

140

ᔛ P

£800-1,000

141

1902 (Nov.-Dec.) De La Rue day book piece with details of leads taken; trivial surface rubs. Cat. from £2,500

£600-800

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

141

ᔛ P

1908 (7 Jan.) De La Rue day book piece marked “30 leads”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

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143

Specimens 142

143

S ᔛ

S ᔛ

1902 dull purple and orange-yellow overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15 and 1911 perf.

14 purple on lemon overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 from the National Postal Museum Archive, fresh mint. S.G. Spec. M19s, 21s, £540

£200-250

1911 perf. 14 purple on lemon block of four overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 from the National Postal Museum Archive, fresh unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec. M21s, £960+

£300-350

144

Issued Stamps 144

刂

1911 perf. 15x14 grey on lemon, fresh lightly mounted mint. Fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1955). S.G. Spec. M22(3), £4,250

£1,200-1,500

145 145

刂

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1911 perf. 15x14 grey on lemon, fresh mint. Fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1961). S.G. Spec. M22(3), £4,250

£1,200-1,500

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Collection 146

A mint (87) and used (26) collection offering a good range of shades and including 1902 (two shades) and 1911 perf. 14 and perf. 15x14 (three shades) in blocks of four, 1911 perf. 15x14 reconstructed pane of thirty-two and a corner pair one in each showing broken frame at right, the used with two covers, one registered from Ascension in 1911 with the 3d. bisected. Generally fine. Cat. ÂŁ7,000+

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FOUR PENCE

147

148

Die Proofs 147 148

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

149

Head plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER STRIKING”, initialled “HW” and dated “22 JAN. 08”. Cat. £2,800

£800-1,000

Complete design with bars at top and at right partially uncleared surrounds, marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “30 AUG. 09”, endorsed on reverse “De La Rue Die Proof Guaranteed. E.F. Hunt Harpenden 11.111..36”. Cat. £4,000

£1,800-2,000

150

151

152

De La Rue Day Book Pieces The following four lots were all offered in the Robson Lowe auction, December 1975 149

ᔛ P

1901 (8 May) Frame plate with “120 leads” taken. Cat. from £2,500

150

P ᔛ

1904 (5 Oct.) Head plate with “6 leads taken for repairs”; some surface rubbing. Cat. £2,500

£600-800

1906 (3 Jan.) Head plate with “240 leads taken”, the proof marked “4d” in manuscript in the upper left corner. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

1908 (15 Jan.) Head plate with “240 leads taken”. Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

151 152

P ᔛ

ᔛ P

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153 153

ᔛ P

Carmine on Crown watermarked paper; fine. Cat. from £7,500

£3,000-3,500

154

154

P ᔛ

Purple on yellow on Crown watermarked paper; fine. Cat. from £7,500

£3,000-3,500

155

155

ᔛ P

Purple on pink surfaced tinted unwatermarked paper; a few perforation faults at top, otherwise fine. Cat. from £7,500

£3,000-3,500

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Plate Proofs for the Monocoloured Stamp 156

ᔛ P

Orange on poor quality buff paper, a block of four and a single, both with narrow sheet margins; the block with minor thins at top. Cat. £350

£150-200

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Specimens 157

ᔛ S

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1902 green and grey-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, 1909 orange overprinted “SPECIMEN” and 1911 perf. 14 orange (2) overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 from the National Postal Museum Archive, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). for one Type 22. S.G. Spec. M23s, 25s, 26s, £1,640

£500-600

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158

Issued Stamps 158

刂អ B

1906 chalk-surfaced paper, green and chocolate-brown lower left corner block of thirty (6x5) from Head Plate 5, Duty Plates 11/12, fresh mint. An impressive multiple.

S.G. Spec. M24(1) £700-800

159

刂អ B

1909 (Nov.) pale orange lower right corner block of thirty-six (6x6), fresh mint with most of the stamps remaining unmounted. A scarce and impressive multiple.

S.G. Spec. M25(2), £2,000+ £800-1,000

160

刂+ អ

1911 (12 July) Harrison, perf. 14, bright orange block of four, lightly mounted mint with three remaining unmounted.

Scarce.

S.G. Spec.

M26(1), £1,100 £250-300

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Ex 161 A mint (58) and used (11) collection offering a range of colours and shades, including 1902 blocks of four (2, one with two showing weak fame lines at left), 1911 perf. 14 pair, blocks of four (2) and six, all but one from the corners of the sheet; generally fine. Cat. ÂŁ2,700+

ÂŁ800-1,000

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FIVE PENCE

162

Die Proofs 162

ᔛ P

Head plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER dated “27 Dec. 01”; very fine. Cat. £2,800

163 163

ᔛ P

HARDENING”

and £800-1,000

Ex 164

1905 (10 Apr.) Head plate on De La Rue day book piece marked “240 leads 4/248”.

Cat. from £2,500

£800-1,000

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Imperforate Plate Proofs 164

ᔛ P+ អ

Blocks of four (3, one from the corner of the sheet and two marginal) and a single on poor quality buff paper; the corner block with a natural crease, otherwise fine.

Cat. £1,040+

£400-500

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165

166

Issued Stamps 165

166

167

刂អ B

刂អ B

刂

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1902 dull purple and ultramarine upper right corner block of twenty (4x5) from Head Plate 2, Duty Plate 4, fresh mint with the top three rows remaining unmounted; fine. S.G. Spec. M28(1)

£300-400

1911 deep dull reddish purple and bright blue lower left corner block of twelve (6x2), the upper right stamp with variety third harp string broken and the lower left stamp with variety worn “GE”, both unlisted, fresh mint with the lower row remaining unmounted. S.G. Spec. M30(3)

£300-400

1911 deep dull reddish purple and bright blue, an upper left corner example with paper fold resulting in the Head Plate colour failing to print in the upper left corner, fresh mint with the stamp itself unmounted; minor gum creasing though a spectacular error. S.G. Spec. M30(3)

£250-300

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Collection 168

A small mint (32) and used (9) collection in a range of shades, including 1902 overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, 1902, 1906 (2) and 1911 (2, one interpanneau) blocks of four, the used all with c.d.s.; generally fine. Cat £1,900

£500-600

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刂

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A collection in a range of shades and comprising 1906 Head Plate 3, Duty Plate 6 strip of three and Head Plate 4, Duty Plate 4 block of four; 1911 Head Plate 3a, Duty Plate 5 blocks of four (2, one interpanneau), Head Plate 4a, Duty Plate 5 blocks of four (3), Head Plate 4b, Duty Plate 5 blocks of four (2, one Stage 1 showing no harp strings broken), Head Plate 4b, Duty Plate 5 Stage 2 corner pair and Stage 6 strip of three showing harp strings starting to break and harp strings broken respectively, the latter also showing right value tablet worn, Head Plate 4b, Duty Plate 5 complete bottom strip of twelve with [11] showing harp strings broken and [12] showing value tablet broken, Head Plate 4c, Duty Plate 5 block of four with previous flaws repaired an [12] showing white spot in lion’s head and shield, and Head Plate 4d, Duty Plate 5 block of six with [12] showing flaw in lion’s head corrected; fresh and fine mint. A fascinating lot

£1,200-1,500

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SIX PENCE

170

171

Die Proofs 170 171

P ᔛ

P ᔛ

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE SEP. 01”; very fine. Cat. £2,800

HARDENING”

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE SEP. 01”; very fine. Cat. £2,800

HARDENING”

172

and dated “7 £800-1,000 and dated “7

173

£800-1,000

174

De La Rue Day Book Pieces The following three lots were all offered in the Robson Lowe auction, December 1975 172

ᔛ P

1901 (Sept.) with details of leads taken and again in February 1902 “6 leads extra”, subsequently crossed through in red ink and dated “Dec. 4th. 1901”. Cat. from £2,600

£800-1,000

173

ᔛ P

1904 (Apr.) with details of leads taken; small piece at left cut away. Cat. from £2,600

£800-1,000

174

ᔛ P

1909 (7 Sept.) endorsed “20 leads”. Cat. from £2,600

£800-1,000

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175 175

ᔛ P អ B

In black on thin white card, a block of forty-eight, being four complete rows from the centre of the sheet with sheet margins and interpanneau margins at centre, a marginal block of four and a corner strip of three; horizontal crease across interpanneau margin though a rare and impressive multiple. Car. £8,250

£3,000-3,500

COLOUR TRIALS

176

177

Imperforate on Very Thin Crown Watermarked Paper 176

P ᔛ

In purple with narrow sheet margin at right; reduced ink marks. Cat. £7,500

£3,000-3,500

177

P ᔛ

In blue with narrow sheet margin at right; reduced ink marks resulting in stamp colour being changed to pale blue. Cat. £7,500

£3,000-3,500

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The following four lots are made on the selvedge of a British Colonial 12⁄ d. stamp on chalky paper.

They show the green rule long the perforated edge either at top or at foot of the stamp, the other three sides being imperforate

178

Perforated on Chalk-Surfaced Gummed Unwatermarked Paper 178

ᔛ P

Deep purple marginal strip of five with “Laboratory Ink:-/Purple 9in oil) 8” ink receipt printed in red at right; creases in margin. Cat. from £25,000

£8,000-10,000

179

Perforated on Chalk-Surfaced Unwatermarked Paper 179

ᔛ P

Grey-black marginal strip of five with “Laboratory Ink:-/3 parts Black 6/1 part No. 1 Blue ink receipt printed in red at right; creases in margin. Cat. from £25,000

£8,000-10,000

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180

Perforated on Chalk-Surfaced Gummed Unwatermarked Paper 180

ᔛ P

Deep red and pale grey strips of three, the latter with narrow sheet margin and showing small part of ink recipe at right; one stamp in each with a diagonal crease.

Cat. from £30,000

£6,000-8,000

181 181

P ᔛ

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Red, pale grey and black pairs, the grey-black with narrow sheet margin and showing small part of ink recipe at right, and deep purple single; one stamp in each of the pairs with a crease. Cat. from £25,000

£6,000-8,000

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182 183

Specimens 182

ᔛ S

អ 183 ᔛS +

184

ᔛ S

1902-05 pale dull purple overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15 and 1912 ordinary paper, non-fluorescent paper, reddish purple overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 from the National Postal Museum Archive; the first with a diagonal crease though of fine appearance. S.G. Spec. M31s, 33A(2)s, £670

£150-200

1912 ordinary paper, non-fluorescent paper, reddish purple block of four each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 from the National Postal Museum Archive, one with the odd light mark on reverse, otherwise fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec. M30(2)s, £1,280

£400-500

1911 (31 Oct.) chalk-surfaced paper, bright magenta overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22, fresh mint. S.G. Spec. M35s, £5,500

£3,000-3,500

185

Issued Stamps 185

刂អ B

185A

刂អ ᔛ B

1902 (Jan.) ordinary paper, pale dull purple upper right corner block of eight (4x2), fresh mint with all but one stamp unmounted. S.G. Spec. M31(1), £750

£250-300

1902 (Jan.) ordinary paper, pale dull purple complete half sheet of 120, with full original gum; three horizontal creases or folds affecting rows 2, 6 and 7 and some other creasing mainly confined to the selvedge as is to be expected of a multiple of this size, otherwise fine. An impressive multiple. Cat. £11,250 as unmounted blocks of four. Not illustrated

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186 186

刂+ អ

1911 (31 Oct.) chalk-surfaced paper, bright magenta lower right corner block of four with co-extensive rules and date cuts under “CE”, fresh mint. marked “S.G. 296 Harry Nissen” on reverse of right margin. A fine and exceptionally rare positional multiple. R.P.S. Certificate (1977). S.G. Spec. M35, £48,000+

Note: The ink used for this printing reacted with the chalky surface of the paper and caused a variation in the colour, and the paper itself fluoresces bright lemon under ultra violet light. It was withdrawn on the day after issue. From then 6d. stamps were issued on ordinary paper until the “Dickinson” coated paper was introduced in March 1913

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刂

–– bright magenta lower right corner pair with co-extensive rules and date cuts under “CE”, fresh mint with hinge remainders; the left-hand stamp with light gum bend. A rare positional multiple. S.G. Spec. M35, £24,000

£10,000-15,000

188 188

刂

–– bright magenta, fresh with large part original gum. R.P.S. Certificate (1972). S.G. Spec. M35, £12,000

£5,000-6,000

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刂អ B

1913 (Mar.) “Dickinson” coated paper, dull purple Plate 10 lower right corner block of six (2x3) with co-extensive rules and date cuts under, and just to the left of, “P”, mint with the lower block of four remaining unmounted; the upper left stamp with one short perf. at top, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. M34(1), £2,800

£800-1,000

191 190 190

191

刂+ អ

刂+ អ

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–– dull purple Plate 10 lower right corner block of four with co-extensive rules and date cuts under, and just to the left of, “P”, mint; the upper pair with hinge remainders, light diagonal crease in margin. S.G. Spec. M34, £2,000

£500-600

–– dull purple block of four, fresh lightly mounted mint with the lower pair remaining unmounted. R.P.S. Certificate (1978). S.G. Spec. M35(1), £2,000

£500-600

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193 192

193

刂

刂+ អ

–– dull purple Plate 11 lower right corner pair with co-extensive rules and date cuts under, and just to the right of, “P”, mint with some hinge remainders at top. S.G. Spec. M34(1)

£200-250

1913 (July) chalk-surfaced paper, deep plum Plate 9 interpanneau marginal block of four from the right of the sheet, Row 10/12 showing variety “J” flaw and Row 11/11 showing variety no cross on crown, part original gum with some hinge remainders; light horizontal crease in interpanneau margin. A scarce positional multiple of this printing. S.G. Spec. M36, d, f, £1,140

£400-500

194 194

195

刂

刂

195

–– deep plum marginal pair from the right of the sheet, the left-hand stamp with variety no cross on crown, fresh mint with hinge remainders. R.P.S. Certificate (1063). S.G. Spec. M36, d, £1,030

£350-400

–– deep plum, variety no cross on crown, fresh mint. S.G. Spec. M36d, £1,000

£300-350

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Collection 196

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A largely mint collection in a variety of shades and comprising 1902 (Jan.) ordinary paper (10 with a corner block of four, two used), 1906 (Jan.) chalk-surfaced paper (3, one marginal), 1911 (Oct.) ordinary paper, non-fluorescent ink (13 with a corner block of four, four used) and ordinary paper, fluorescent ink (35 with three blocks of four, two pairs and one used), and 1913 (Mar.) “Dickinson coated paper (3, one marginal); generally fine. Cat. £3,300++

£1,500-1,800

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Plates 197

刂

A mint collection of corner multiples in a variety of shades and comprising 1902 ordinary paper strip of five, 1906 chalk-surfaced paper block of four and a pair, 1911 (Oct.) ordinary paper, non-fluorescent ink blocks of four (11) and pairs (8), and fluorescent ink Royal purple block of four. A fine lot. Cat. £2,500+

£800-1,000

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199

198

Essays 198

199

ᔛ E

ᔛ E

S.G. Type 4 in deep green on very highly glazed thin card with central pen cross and affixed to card (89x114mm.) numbered “No.4.”, dated “July 15th. 09.” and marked “Dupl.”. Unique. Cat. £6,500

£4,000-5,000

S.G. Type 5 with border added and very close to the issued design, in yellow-green on very highly glazed thin card. Cat. £6,500

£3,000-4,000

Die Proof 200

P ᔛ

In black with fringe on two sides and with uncleared surrounds, on 1910 De La Rue day book piece with details of leads taken. Cat. £5,000

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

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201 201

P ᔛ

In violet with large part gum. Cat. £8,500

£5,000-6,000

202 202

ᔛ P

In purple with part gum. Cat. £8,500

`£5,000-6,000

203 203

ᔛ P

In red-brown with part gum; traces of creasing. Cat. £8,500

£4,000-5,000

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205

Specimens and Cancelled Stamps from Somerset House Printings 204 205

ᔛ S

ᔛ C

A strip of three each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 26, fresh unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec. M38s, £960+

£300-350

A marginal strip of three from the right of the sheet, each overprinted “CANCELLED” Type 25, fresh unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec. M38t, £1,275

£500-600

206

206

ᔛ S ᔛ C

Two singles overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 26 and “CANCELLED” Type 25, fine mint.

S.G. Spec. M38s, t, £745

£200-250

207

207

ᔛ C

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£150-200

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Issued Stamps 208

A mint and used collection in a selection of shades, comprising De La Rue mint (50) with blocks of four (4), six and twenty-four, and used (43) with a block of forty used in Guernsey, and Somerset House mint (11 with two blocks of four) and used (3); generally fine. Cat. ÂŁ3,100++

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209

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ÂŁ250-300

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NINE PENCE

210

Die Proof 210

ᔛ P

Head plate affixed to 1902 De La Rue day book piece with details of leads taken, subsequently crossed through in red ink with the proof marked “9d” and dated “Mar. 17th. 02”. Cat. £3,250

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

211

Specimen and Cancelled 211

ᔛ S ᔛ C

1902 dull purple and ultramarine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16 and 1905 slatepurple and ultramarine overprinted “CANCELLED” Type 18, part original gum and unmounted mint respectively. B.P.A. Certificate (1989) for Cancelled. S.G. Spec.

M39s, M40t, £1,950

£500-600

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

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Issued Stamps 212

刂+ អ

1911 Somerset House, dull reddish purple and blue marginal block of four with interpanneau margin at top, fresh mint with the stamps remaining unmounted. S.G. Spec. M41(3), £600

£250-300

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刂+ អ

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–– dull reddish purple and blue block of four from the upper left corner of a pane, fresh mint with the stamps remaining unmounted; one with natural crease. S.G. Spec.

M41(3)

£200-250

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刂+ អ

Ex 214

A largely mint selection of printings and shades, comprising 1902 (6, two used), 1905 (12) with a corner block of four (two creased) and two used, and 1911 (11) with a corner pair and two used; generally fine. Cat. £2,400+

£800-1,000

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1911 mint collection offering a range of shades, comprising Head Plate 2, Duty Plate 1 corner block of four, Head Plate, Head Plate 2a, Duty Plate 1 corner pair, Head Plate 2b, Duty Plate 1 corner block of four, Head Plate 2c, Duty Plate 1 complete panes (D and H, the former with two showing damaged Maltese Cross) and a corner pair, and Head Plate 3, Duty Plate 3 complete pane (D), corner blocks of four (H and another complete with all margins) and a corner pair (D); generally fine. A rare and valuable assembly of these lovely stamps

ÂŁ3,500-4,000

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1902 ordinary paper, Head Plate 1, Duty Plate 2, dull purple and ultramarine complete pane (H), fresh mint; mounted in margins and on one stamp in the top row only. S.G. Spec. M39(1), £4,380+

£2,500-3,000

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1905 chalk-surfaced paper, Head Plate 2, Duty Plate 2, slate-purple and pale ultramarine complete pane (B), fresh mint and mounted in margins only. S.G. Spec.

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1905 chalk-surfaced paper, Head Plate 1, Duty Plate 1, slate purple and ultramarine complete pane (C), fresh mint; mounted in margins and on lower left stamp only.

S.G. Spec. M40(3), £4,380+

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220

刂អ B

刂អ B

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1911 ordinary paper, Head Plate 3, Duty Plate 3, reddish purple and light blue complete pane (C), fresh mint and mounted in margins only. S.G. Spec. M41(1), £3,100+

£1,200-1,500

1911 ordinary paper, Head Plate 2b, Duty Plate 1, dull reddish purple and light blue complete pane (G), fresh mint and mounted in margins only. S.G. Spec. M41(3), £2,760+

£800-1,000

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221 Ex 222

Die Proof 221

ᔛ P

Head plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “27 NOV. 01”; very fine. Cat. £3,000

£1,500-1,800

Plate Proofs 222

ᔛ P

A marginal block of four and a single with narrow sheet margin, on poor quality buff paper; fine. Cat. £600

£200-250

Specimens 223

ᔛ S

1911 dull reddish purple and “orange” scarlet vertical strip of four with pane margins at top and at foot, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 from the National Postal Museum Archive, fresh unmounted mint; some creasing affecting the top three stamps. A rare multiple. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. Spec. M44s, £1,000+

£300-400

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Issued Stamps 224

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226

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1902 ordinary paper, dull purple and carmine block of eight (2x4) from the left of Head Plate 1, Duty Plate 1 (H), the upper left stamp showing “scratch” flaw, fresh mint with the stamps remaining unmounted. S.G. Spec. M42(1), £2,200

£700-800

1906 chalk-surfaced paper, dull purple and carmine Head Plate 1, Duty Plate 1 lower right corner block of four, fresh mint with the lower pair remaining unmounted; light bend in corner margin. S.G. Spec. M43(1), £450

£200-250

–– slate-purple and deep (glossy) carmine, giving the appearance of being enamelled, marginal from the left of the pane, fresh unmounted mint. A most attractive example of this very rare shade. S.G. Spec. M43(4), £4,500

£2,000-2,500

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刂អ B

1911 ordinary paper, deep dull purple and scarlet interpanneau marginal block from the right of the sheet, fresh mint with two of the stamps remaining unmounted; a few severed perfs. An attractive multiple. S.G. Spec. M44(3), £640

£200-250

229 228 228

229

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刂+ ᔛ អ

–– dull reddish purple and aniline pink upper right corner block of four, fresh mint with three stamps remaining unmounted; a few perfs. severed between stamps and margin. S.G. Spec. M44(5), £1,600

£500-600

–– deep dull purple and carmine block of four, fresh unmounted mint; fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (1986). S.G. Spec. M44(7), £700

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A largely mint collection in a range of shades, comprising 1902 (9, one (poor) overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15 and four used, one showing damage at base of “REVENUE”), 1906 (14, four used, two mint and two used showing no cross on crown and mint examples with damage at base of “REVENUE” and Head Plate flaw) and 1911 (4, all mint); generally good to fine. Cat. £4,800+

£2,500-3,000

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Plates 231

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1902 dull purple and carmine Head Plate 1, Duty Plate 1, Pane Y complete pane of forty-eight (12x4) with full sheet margins and interpanneau margin at foot, fresh mint and mounted in margins only; the right-hand block of eight with a light diagonal bend, otherwise very fine and a magnificent showpiece. S.G. Spec. M42(1), £13,200+

£6,000-8,000

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1911 mint selection of corner examples in a range of shades, comprising pane of twenty-four (less just the left-hand margin), corner block of four, pairs (5, one in dull reddish purple and aniline pink) and singles (2); generally fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1962) for the dull reddish purple and aniline pink pair. £3,100+

£1,500-1,800

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233

234

Die Proofs 233

ᔛ P

Head plate affixed to 1902 De La Rue with details of leads taken, subsequently crossed through in red ink and dated “Feb 20th. 02”. Cat. £3,000

£1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

234

ᔛ P

Frame plate with “1/-” in manuscript at centre, affixed to 1907 De La Rue day book piece with details of leads taken. Cat. £3,000

£1,200-1,500

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236

Specimens 235 236

S ᔛ

S ᔛ

1902 dull green and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. M45s, £325

£100-150

1911 dark green and scarlet overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 and green and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 26 from he National Postal Museum Archive, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1982) for Type 26. S.G. Spec. M47s, u, £640

£200-250

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Issued Stamps 237

刂អ B

1902 ordinary paper, dull green and carmine upper left corner block of eight, fresh mint with the central block of four remaining unmounted. S.G. Spec. M45(1), £1,220

£400-500

238

238

刂

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1905 chalk-surfaced paper, dull green and carmine, variety “full beard” to portrait, part original gum; light crease at foot and a couple of trivial imperfections though a presentable example of this very rare variety. S.G. Spec. M46(1)d, £6,000

£3,000-3,500

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–– deep dull green and scarlet marginal block of four from the right of the sheet, fresh mint. Signed “C Nissen” on reverse of margin; fine. S.G. Spec. M46(4), £425

240

240 241

刂+ អ

刂+ អ

£150-200

241

1911 ordinary paper, dark green and scarlet upper right corner block of four, fresh mint with the stamps remaining unmounted. S.G. Spec. M47(1), £800

£300-400

–– green and bright scarlet upper left corner block of four, the left-hand vertical pair with fine paper fold, fresh mint; thin in left-hand margin, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec.

M47(3)

£250-300

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A largely mint collection with a variety of shades, comprising 1902 (4, one used), 1905 (11 with two corner pairs and two used) and 1911 (26 with two corner blocks of four, two corner pairs, a marginal pair with inverted watermark and seven used with a block of four with neat 1912 Northampton c.d.s.); generally fine. Cat. ÂŁ2,800+

ÂŁ800-1,000

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1911 mint selection of corner pieces in various shades, comprising Head Plate 2a, Border Plate 5 pair, one showing vertical scratch at back of ear and frame break at foot, Head Plate 2b, Border Plate 5 block of four showing the same two varieties, Head Plate 2b, Border Plate 5a block of four with varieties repaired and a pair with watermark inverted and misplaced with crown missing, Head Plate 2c, Border Plate 5a pair and a single, and Head Plate 2d, Border Plate 5b block of four, pair and a single; the last with a vertical crease though generally fine.

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245

Die Proofs 244

ᔛ P

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE NOV. 01”. Very fine. Cat. £3,250

HARDENING”

and dated “8 £1,500-1,800

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ᔛ P

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “12 NOV. 01”; thin card or paper stuck to the reverse, otherwise very fine. Cat. £3,250

£1,500-1,800

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247

Ex 246

Plate Proofs 246

ᔛ P

An imperforate block of four from the left of the sheet and a single from the top of the sheet, in the issued colour on poor quality buff paper, large margins all round with both showing Jubilee line; the block with trace of a thin otherwise fine. Cat. £750.

£250-300

Specimens 247 248

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

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1902-05 lilac (two slightly varying shades) overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh mint. S.G. Spec. M48At, £700

£200-250

1911 dull greyish purple overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22 from the National Postal Museum Archive, superb unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. M50s, £350

£150-180

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250

Cancelled 249

ᔛ C

1911 dull reddish purple, overprinted “CANCELLED” Type 24 from the National Postal Museum Archive, full original gum, deep rich fresh colour; slight gum wrinkle, otherwise exceptionally fine and rare, being one of very few examples known in private hands. M50t, £2,250

£1,000-1,200

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ᔛ

1902 lilac (3) cancelled with 1903 Jarrow c.d.s., Warrington c.d.s. and Warrington squared-circle d.s.; the first with a couple of trivial marks on face, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. M48A(1), £420

£200-250

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251 251

252

刂+ អ

刂

1911 (27 Sept.) dull greyish purple Plate 1a lower pane lower right corner block of four with date cuts, fresh mint with the lower pair remaining unmounted. S.G. M50(1), £2,500+

£500-600

–– dull greyish purple Plate 1a lower pane lower right corner pair with date cuts, fresh mint. S.G. Spec. M50(1), £1,750

£200-250

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254

刂

刂

254

1912 (June) dull reddish purple Plate 1b upper pane lower right corner pair with date cuts, fresh mint with a couple of hinge remainders; the right-hand stamp with a diagonal crease and a light vertical gum crease. Fine appearance. S.G. Spec. M50(2), £650

£200-250

–– dark purple Plate 1b upper and lower plate corner singles showing date cuts, fresh mint; hinge remainders at top of each. S.G. Spec. M50(3), £1,300

£300-400

256

255 255

256

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1913 (Mar.) pale dull reddish purple Plate 1c upper pane lower right corner block of four with date cuts and added white dot in rule at right, fresh mint with the lower pair remaining unmounted; some hinge remainders in margin. S.G. Spec. M50(4), £1,400

£500-600

–– pale dull reddish purple Plate 1c lower pane lower right corner pair with date cuts and added white dot in rule at right, fresh mint; traces of gum creasing, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. M50(4), £550

£250-300

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Collection 257

刂

A mint collection comprising 1902 ordinary paper (4), 1905 chalk-surfaced paper (7 and 1911 ordinary paper (8), various shades, generally fine; also two used. Cat. £5,000+

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259

Die Proofs 258 259

ᔛ P

ᔛ P

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER NOV. 01”. Cat. £3,500

HARDENING”

and dated “25 £1,200-1,500

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.) initialled “HW” and dated “25/11/01”. Cat. £3,500

£1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:

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Ex 260

Plate Proofs 260

P ᔛ

An imperforate block of four from the lower left left corner of the upper pane and a single, in the issued colour on poor quality buff paper, large margins all round; the block with trace of a thin, otherwise fine. Cat. £750.

£250-300

Specimens 261

ᔛ S

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1902 bright carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh mint. S.G. Spec. M51s, £350

£120-150

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ᔛ S

S ᔛ

263

1902 bright carmine (2) overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, mint; both with a crease and one a little foxed. S.G. Spec. M51s, £700

£100-120

1912 carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 26 from the National Postal Museum Archive, fresh unmounted mint. S.G. Spec. M52s, unpriced

£200-250

264

265

Issued Stamps 264 265

ᔛ

ᔛ

1902 bright carmine horizontal pair each neatly cancelled with 1908 Shepherds Bush c.d.s.; a couple of very lightly foxed perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. M51(1), £400

£200-250

–– deep bright carmine neatly cancelled with 1903 Middlesbrough c.d.s.; fine. S.G. Spec. M51(2)

£80-100

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268

刂

刂

–– carmine Plate 1a upper pane lower right corner pair with date cuts, fresh mint with traces of hinge remainders; one stamp with one lightly foxed perforation. S.G. Spec.

M52(2), £1,000

£300-350

1913 carmine-red lower pane lower right corner example with date cuts, fresh mint with hinge remainder at top; diagonal gum crease just crosses corner of stamp. S.G. Spec. M52(1)

£150-200

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269 270

刂

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270

–– carmine-red upper pane lower right corner example with date cuts, fresh mint with hinge remainder at top; paper adhering in right margin. S.G. Spec. M52(1)

£200-250

–– carmine upper pane lower right corner example with date cuts, neatly cancelled with 1913 Constantinople British Post Office c.d.s., fine S.G. Spec. M52(2), £200+

£100-120

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A small collection comprising 1902 ordinary paper, carmine (4, one used), deep bright carmine (13, three mint and ten used including a block of six with Guernsey c.d.s. and over-cancelled with G.P.O. circular parcel handstamp), and 1912 ordinary paper, carmine (2, mint); generally good to fine. Cat. ÂŁ5,000+

ÂŁ2,000-2,500

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273

Die Proofs 272

ᔛ P

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked; fine. Cat. £3,800

£1,200-1,500

273

ᔛ P

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked; fine. Cat. £3,800

£1,200-1,500

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ᔛ P

In black on 1901 De La Rue day book piece with details of leads taken in December, subsequently crossed through in red ink and dated “Feb 20th 02”. Unique in this form. Cat. £5,000 PROVENANCE:

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276

277

278

279

Specimens 275 276 277

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

Ultramarine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh with large part original gum.

S.G. Spec. M53s, £350

£120-150

Ultramarine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh with large part original gum.

S.G. Spec. M53s, £350

£120-150

Ultramarine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 17, lovely fresh colour and with large part original gum. Rare. S.G. Spec. M53s, £2,500

£1,200-1,500

Issued Stamps 1902 De La Rue 278

刂

Ultramarine, fresh mint with hinge remainder. S.G. Spec. M53(1), £850

£300-350

279

刂

Ultramarine, fresh mint; a few small gum creases. S.G. Spec. M53(1), £850

£300-350

281

282

280 អ 280 ᔛ+

281 282

刂

ᔛ

Ultramarine block of four, each neatly cancelled with Guernsey 1912 c.d.s.; one stamp with a shallow thin in one corner, otherwise fine. A scarce multiple. S.G. M53(1), £2,400

£800-1,000

Deep ultramarine, fresh mint with hinge remainder; one short gum crease. S.G. Spec.

M53(2), £950

£400-450

Deep ultramarine, neatly cancelled with centrally struck 1903 Southport c.d.s.; fine.

S.G. Spec. M53(2), £480

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Deep ultramarine, neatly cancelled with centrally struck 1903 Stoke on Trent c.d.s.; a couple of lightly foxed perforations, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. M53(2), £480. Also two examples (defects) in ultramarine

£200-250

1912 Somerset House 284

刂

Bright blue Plate 1a lower pane lower right corner pair with date cuts (January printing), fresh mint with a few hinge remnants. S.G. Spec. M54(1), £1,800+

£800-1,000

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刂

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Bright blue Plate 1b lower pane lower right corner example with date cuts (July printing), fresh mint with hinge remnants. S.G. Spec. M54(1), £900

£300-350

Blue, two examples in slightly differing shades, fresh mint; one with a vertical crease and inclusion in left-hand value tablet. S.G. Spec. M54(1), £1,800

£400-500

Blue Plate 1b upper pane lower right corner example with date cuts (July printing), fresh mint with hinge remainder; short gum crease. S.G. Spec. M54(2), £900

£400-500

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288

289

Die Proofs 288

ᔛ P

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “19 DEC. 01”, additionally initialled “AC” and dated “19 Dec 01”; fine. Cat. £4,000

£2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, June 1983

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ᔛ P

In black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “19 DEC. 01”, additionally initialled “AC” and dated “19 Dec 01”; two diagonal pressed creases. Cat. £4,000

£2,000-2,500

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ᔛ P

In black on 1902 De La Rue day book piece showing details of leads taken in January, subsequently crossed through in red ink and dated “Feb 28th. 02”; surface fault at upper left square, otherwise fine. Unique in this form. Cat. £5,000

£3,000-3,500

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

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292 292

Specimens 291 292

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

Dull blue-green overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh lightly mounted mint; one pulled perforation at upper left, otherwise fine. S.G. M55s, £1,250

£400-500

Dull blue-green (2, one marginal from the top of the sheet), each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, one unmounted mint (diagonal crease), the other (marginal) with part original gum (a few faults). S.G. M55s, £2,500

£600-800

293 294 293

294

ᔛ S

ᔛ S

Dull blue-green overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 17, part original gum with two hinge remainders; one faint fox mark and perfs. partially trimmed at foot. Scarce. S.G. M55t, £3,500

£1,000-1,200

Deep green, marginal from the foot of the upper pane, overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 22, fresh lightly mounted mint; small diagonal crease at right just crosses corner of stamp. S.G. Spec. M56s, £2,000

£500-600

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1902 De La Rue 295

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Dull blue-green, fresh with part original gum; traces of gum creasing. S.G. Spec.

M55(1), £2,000

£600-800

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刂

Dull blue-green, two examples in slightly varying shades, part original gum; some creasing. S.G. M55(1), £4,000

£800-1,000

298

Ex 297 297

ᔛ

Dull blue-green vertical strip of four with each stamp neatly cancelled with two 1905 London hooded datestamps; some perfs. severed and strengthened though a rare and attractive multiple; also a single (a few short perfs.) twice cancelled with “R” in oval.

S.G. Spec. M55(1), £3,750

£1,500-1,800

1911 Somerset House 298

刂

Deep green, two examples in slightly varying shades, part original gum; one with two small thins at top and one with a thin spot, both of fine appearance. S.G. Spec.

M56(1), £4,000

£500-600

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刂

刂

Deep green Plate 1a (September 1911) lower pane lower right corner example with date cuts, fresh mint with two hinge remainders. S.G. Spec. M56(1), £2,250

£1,000-1,200

Deep green Plate 1a (September 1911) upper pane lower right corner example with date cuts, fresh mint with hinge remainders. S.G. Spec. M56(1), £2,250

£1,000-1,200

302

301 301

302

刂

刂

Deep green Plate 1b (April 1912) lower plate upper right corner example with white dot in rule, fresh mint with a hinge remainder; a few perfs. severed and re-inforced, and small brown adherances in margin. S.G. Spec. M56(1), £2,250

£1,000-1,200

Deep green Plate 1b (April 1912) lower plate lower right corner example with white dot in rule, fresh mint with hinge remainders; some gum creasing though of good appearance. S.G. Spec. M56(1), £2,250

£1,000-1,200

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Deep green Plate 1b (April 1912) upper plate marginal example with white dot in rule, fresh mint and mounted in margin only. S.G. Spec. M56(1), £3,000

£1,200-1,500

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304

Die Proof 304

P ᔛ

In black on glazed card dated “13 MAR. 02” and affixed to De La Rue day book piece endorsed “After this die was made the GPO decided not to issue a £5 Duty. Charged Mar. 12th. 02”. An exceptionally rare proof in any format and unique in this form.

Cat. £15,000

£10,000-12,000

PROVENANCE: Robson Lowe, December 1975

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OFFICIAL STAMPS Note: The majority of the official stamps in this section were prchased by Sir Humphrey in the dedicated sale of Offical stamps held by S.G. in October 1978.

INLAND REVENUE

305

Specimens 305

S ᔛ

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⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d. (marginal), each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15, fresh lightly mounted mint; the 21⁄ 2d. with some creasing in margin which crosses the lower left corner of the stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). G.B. Spec. MO1s-3s, £1,300

£300-400

306 306

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⁄ 2 d. and 1d. each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15, fresh lightly mounted mint; the ⁄ 2 d. with horizontal crease. G.B. Spec. MO1s. MO2s, £800

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£200-250

307 307

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21⁄ 2d. ultramarine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh with small part original gum; one short perf. at lower right, otherwise sound. G.B. Spec. MO3t, £500

£200-250

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One of the Rarest Official Stamps of Great Britain

308

308

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6d. pale dull purple overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh with large part original gum. A fine example of this exceptionally rare stamp, and with only a couple of examples of this issued stamp in the public domain mint or used, this is the only way in which collectors can own an example of this iconic stamp. G.B. Spec. MO4s, £40,000

£25,000-30,000

Note: This stamp with Specimen overprint is the rarest normal postage stamp of Great Britain with only eight unused examples known. Mint and used examples are included in the Royal Philatelic Collection, and block of four is in the Leinster Collection, housed in the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin

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S ᔛ

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1/- dull green and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, very fresh colours and with large part original gum. G.B. Spec. MO5s, £1,000

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

“Romano”, May 1991 310

S ᔛ

1/- dull green and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16 double, very fresh colours and lightly mounted mint. A most unusual and possibly unique variety. G.B. Spec. MO5s, £1,000+

£600-800

312 311 311

312

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ᔛ S

5/- bright carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, marginal from the foot of the sheet and fresh mint with only a trace of mounts in margin; diagonal crease at upper right though of very fine appearance. G.B. Spec. MO6s, £6,500

£2,000-2,500

10/- ultramarine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, part original gum; fractional colour loss at foot and with creasing in the upper left corner. A presentable example of this very rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (1981). G.B. Spec. MO7s, £18,500

£3,500-4,000

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£1 dull blue-green overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, marginal from the right of the sheet, large part original gum; traces of ageing and creasing at lower right though of fine appearance. G.B. Spec. MO8s, £13,000

£3,000-4,000

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5/- bright carmine overprinted “CANCELLED” Type 18, brilliant fresh colour and unmounted mint. An exceptionally fine stamp from the National Postal Museum Archives

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

315

ᔛ C

£1 dull blue-green overprinted “CANCELLED” Type 18, brilliant fresh colour and unmounted mint. An exceptionally fine stamp from the National Postal Museum Archives

£4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

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317

Issued Stamps 1

316 317

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⁄ 2 d. (3), 1d. (2) and 21⁄ 2 d. mint; 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d. used; generally fresh and fine. S.G. Spec. MO1-3, £1,260

£400-500

21⁄ 2d. ultramarine lower left corner block of four, deep bright colour and unmounted mint; pinhole in margin. A superb multiple of this lovely stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1968). G.B. Spec. MO3, £5750

£2,500-3,000

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319

319

21⁄ 2d. ultramarine showing variety broken “O”, fresh mint and most unusual. S.G. Spec. MO3, £900+

£300-350

1/- dull green and carmine, fresh and fine mint. An appealing example of this scarce stamp. S.G. Spec. MO5, £3,500

£1,800-2,000

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322 320

អ 320 ᔛ+

321 322

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1/- dull green and carmine block of four, cancelled with several London Registered hooded 1902 datestamps; fractional carmine suffusion, otherwise sound and a very rare multiple of this scarce stamp. S.G. Spec. MO5, £3,500

£800-1,000

5/- bright carmine, fresh mint; fractional colour suffusion and with light horizontal crease though a pleasing example of this rare stamp. S.G. Spec. MO6, £17,000

£3,000-4,000

5/- bright carmine, variety raised stop after “R”, large part original gum; central vertical crease and diagonal crease at upper left corner though a presentable example of this very rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1972). S.G. Spec. MO6a, £20,000

£2,500-3,000

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10/- ultramarine neatly cancelled with Cardiff M.O.&S.B. 1903 c.d.s.; trace of soiling at foot though an attractive example of this very rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1968). S.G. MO7, £38,000

£12,000-15,000

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£1 dull blue-green, fresh mint; light diagonal bend in upper right quadrant though of superb appearance. A great rarity. S.G. Spec. MO8, £55,000

£20,000-25,000

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GOVERNMENT PARCELS

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Specimens 325

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1d., 2d., 6d., 9d. and 1/-, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, the 2d. and 9d. from the lower right corner of the pane with narrow sheet margins, part to large part original gum; a fresh and attractive set. S.G. Spec. MO9-13s, £1,650

£500-600

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Issued Stamps 326

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1d., 2d., 6d. (2), 9d. and 1/-, fresh with part to large part original gum; one 6d. with perfs. partially trimmed off the right vertical side, the 1/- with vertical creases though an attractive set. S.G. Spec. MO9-13, £2,132

£400-500

Ex 327

Ex 328 327

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1d., 2d., 6d., 9d. and 1/- with additional 2d. used with Inland Revenue 6d. on small piece, and 9d., variously cancelled (the 1/- in violet); condition a little mixed with one 9d. thinned in one corner though of good to fine appearance. S.G. Spec. MO913, £722+

£150-200

2d. yellow-green and carmine red, marginal from the foot of the pane, and 9d. dull purple and ultramarine from the lower left corner of the pane (narrow margin at left), and 6d. pale dull purple vertical pair, fresh lightly mounted mint. S.G. Spec. MO1012, £1,250

£400-500

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刂

刂

329 330 1/- dull green and carmine, fresh lightly mounted mint. Scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (1970). S.G. Spec. MO13, £1,100

£400-500

1/- dull green and carmine, fresh mint; light crease at right and perfs. at top fractionally trimmed though a presentable example. S.G. Spec. MO13, £1,100

£200-250

OFFICE OF WORKS

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332

333

Specimens 331 332

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⁄ 2 d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15, fresh mint.

S.G. Spec. MO14-15s, £750

£300-350

10d. dull purple and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh mint. Fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). S.G. Spec. MO18s, £6,750

£2,500-3,000

Cancelled 333

ᔛ C

10d. dull purple and carmine overprinted “CANCELLED” Type 18, fresh mint; diagonal crease in lower right corner otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. Spec. MO18t, £8,000

£2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE: “Romano”, May 1991

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Issued Stamps 334

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⁄ 2 d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet with part to large part original gum; the 1⁄ 2 d. with one faintly toned perf. at top. S.G. Spec. MO14, 15, £1,100

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⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d. and 21⁄ 2 d., the 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d. on small pieces, the 1d. with circular parcel cancellation, the others with c.d.s.; 2d. with small pink mark at lower left, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. MO14-17, £1,320

336

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£300-400

1d. scarlet Plate 107 control “B” lower right block of four, fresh mint; perfs. fractionally trimmed at left, otherwise fine.

Scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). Cat. £2,250 £1,000-1,200

336

337 337

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338

339

2d. yellow-green and carmine-red, fresh mint. Fine and scarce. S.G. Spec. MO16, £1,600

£500-600

338

刂

21⁄ 2d. ultramarine, fresh with part original gum. Scarce. S.G. Spec. MO17, £2,800

£1,200-1,400

339

刂

21⁄ 2d. ultramarine, variety “C.W.” for “O.W.”, fresh with large part original gum. A fine and attractive example of this rare variety. R.P.S. Certificate (1982) states “faded” which we consider harsh. S.G. Spec. MO17a, £4,250

£1,500-1,800

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刂

10d. dull purple and carmine, fresh with part original gum; three light experts handstamps at foot of reverse; minor surface rub near crown, otherwise an attractive example of this very rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (1971). S.G. Spec. MO18, £30,000

£12,000-15,000

341 341

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10d. dull purple and carmine used with light circular parcel cancellation, good colour for a used example of this rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1968). S.G. Spec. MO18, £6,000

£2,000-2,500

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ARMY

342

343

Specimens 342 343

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⁄ 2 d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15; fine. S.G. Spec. MO23-24s, £600

£250-300

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⁄ 2 d. blue-green, 1d. scarlet and 6d. pale dull purple, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15 or 16 (6d.), part to large part original gum; the 1d. and 6d. with vertical creases. B.P.A. Certificate (1981). S.G. Spec. MO19-21s, £975

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

“Romano”, May 1991

Ex 344

Issued Stamps 344

345

346

刂

刂

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⁄ 2 d. (4, two showing breaks in left frameline), 1d. (2) and 6d. (2), 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. control “B” lower right corner pairs and 1d. control “A” and control “B” lower right corner strips of three, all four with one stamp showing variety long top to second “F”, mint; also 1⁄ 2d., 1d. and 6d. used. Generally fine. Cat. £1,364

£300-400

345 346 6d. pale dull purple with S.G. Type 6a. “forme 4” overprint (1903 December printing), fresh with part original gum. An attractive example of this scarce later printing stamp. S.G. Spec. MO22, £2,500

£1,000-1,200

6d. pale dull purple with S.G. Type 6a. “forme 4” overprint (1903 December printing), indistinct c.d.s.; diagonal crease in upper right quadrant. A sound example of this scarce later printing stamp. S.G. Spec. MO22, £1,200

£150-200

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

347

Specimens 347

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⁄ 2 d. blue-green, 1d. scarlet and 21⁄ 2 d. ultramarine, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15, fresh with small to part original gum. An attractive trio. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). S.G. Spec. MO23-25s, £1,500

£400-500

348 348

ᔛ S

1 ⁄ 2 d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15, part original gum; the 1⁄ 2d. with a natural vertical crease. S.G. Spec. MO23-24s, £600

£150-200

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5d. dull purple and ultramarine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, fresh colours and lightly mounted mint. Rare. S.G. Spec. MO26s, £4,000

£2,000-2,500

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S ᔛ

1/- dull green and carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, marginal from the left of the sheet, fresh colours and lightly mounted mint; two vertical bends in the margin, otherwise a very fine example of this rare stamp. S.G. Spec. MO27, £28,000

£18,000-20,000

351

Cancelled 351

ᔛ C

5d. dull purple and ultramarine overprinted “CANCELLED” Type 18, part original gum; creases, thin and a little foxing though of presentable appearance for this rare stamp. S.G. Spec. MO26t, £5,000

£500-600

Ex 352

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⁄ 2 d. blue-green, 1d. scarlet and 21⁄ 2 d. ultramarine, unused with part original gum, and a used trio, the 1d. with broken “O” in “OF”, with circular parcel cancellations or c.d.s. (21⁄ 2d.); the unused 21⁄ 2d. with some foxing, mainly confined to reverse, the used 21⁄ 2d. with a horizontal crease, neither affecting the generally fine appearance of this value. S.G. Spec. MO23-25, £4,696

£600-800

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5d. dull purple and ultramarine, good strong colours and fresh with part original gum. An attractive example of this very rare stamp. S.G. Spec. MO26, £27,000

£18,000-20,000

A Major Rarity of British Philately

354 354

刂

1/- dull green and carmine, remarkably fresh colours on brilliant white paper, part original gum with a single hinge remainder at top. A brilliant example of this exceptionally rare stamp, second only in rarity to the Inland Revenue 6d.. B.P.A. Certificate (2003). S.G. Spec. MO27, £140,000

£90,000-100,000

PROVENANCE: H.R. Harmer, May 1980 William Fraser, May 2003

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ROYAL HOUSEHOLD

Specimens 355

S ᔛ

355

1

⁄ 2 d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 15, fresh unmounted mint; the 1⁄ 2d. with a little black ink offset on reverse. Fine. S.G. Spec.

MO28-29s, £1,500

£800-1,000

356

Issued Stamps 1

⁄ 2 d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet with large part original gum, 1⁄ 2 d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet (2, one with neat Windsor squared-circle datestamp); the mint 1⁄ 2d. with a

356

horizontal crease, otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1972) for Windsor used 1d. S.G. Spec. MO28, 29, £1,350

£250-300

ADMIRALTY

357

Specimens 357

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1 ⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. and 3d., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” Type 16, part to large part original gum; the 1d. with a thin and the 11⁄ 2d. with traces of foxing at top though of fine appearance. A rare set. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). S.G. Spec. MO3035s, £2,250

£800-1,000

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1903 (1 April) Issued Stamps 358

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⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. and 3d., fresh with small to large part original gum; a scarce and attractive set. S.G. Spec. MO30-35, £1,518

Ex 359 359

360

刂

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£400-500

Ex 360

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⁄ 2 d. blue-green (2), 1d. scarlet (2), 2d. yellow-green and carmine-red and 21⁄ 2 d. ultramarine, unused with part to large part original gum; one 1⁄ 2d. with faults and the 21⁄ 2d. with creases at left though of fine appearance. S.G. Spec. MO30, 31, 33, 34, £861. Also 1⁄ 2d. blue-green stationery card (2) unused.

£180-200

1

⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. (2), 2d. (2), 21⁄ 2 d. and 3d., variously cancelled with all but the 21⁄ 2 d.

with c.d.s.; a couple of small imperfections though generally good to fine. S.G. Spec.

MO30-35, £890

£200-250

361

1903-04 Issued Stamps 361

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⁄ 2 d. blue-green and 1d. scarlet blocks of four, fresh lightly mounted mint; one 1d. with two short perfs. though an attractive pair. S.G. Spec. MO30, 31, £210

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Ex 362 362

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⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 21⁄ 2 d. and 3d. used, all with c.d.s. or squared-circle datestamps, the 21⁄ 2d. on small piece; the 1d. with a little foxing confined to reverse and the 3d. with

刂

364

364

365

366

367

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trace of a crease, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. MO36-38, 40, 41, £1,844

£600-800

11⁄ 2d. dull purple and green, marginal from the left of the sheet, very fresh and lightly mounted in margin only. S.G. Spec. MO39, £900

£400-500

365

366

367

2d. yellowish green and carmine-red, fresh with large part original gum, experts handstamp on reverse; small light mark below upper line of overprint though an attractive example of his scarce stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1934). S.G. Spec. MO39, £1,500

£500-600

21⁄ 2d. ultramarine, fresh bright colour and with large part original gum; attractive and scarce. S.G. Spec. MO40, £1,700

£600-700

3d. dull purple and orange-yellow, marginal from the right of the sheet, fresh rich colours and lightly mounted mint. Most attractive. B.P.A. Certificate (1981). S.G. Spec. MO41, £1,400

£400-500

3d. dull purple and orange-yellow, good colours and with large part original gum; light creases though of fine appearance. S.G. Spec. MO41, £1,400

£250-300

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Ex 368

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3d. dull purple and orange-yellow, unused with large part original gum; diagonal crease though of fine appearance also 1d. scarlet (2), fine mint. S.G. MO37, 41, £1,510

£300-400

3d. dull purple and orange-yellow strip of four twice neatly cancelled by 1904 c.d.s.; a few split perfs. between the two pairs though in exceptionally good condition for a multiple of this nature. Rare. S.G. Spec. MO41, £1,400

£500-600

OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

Ex 370 370

1901 OHMS mourning envelope from London to Cranbrook with cachet of the Agent General for Victoria in blue-green, 1905 envelope from Windsor to Gosport with Privy Purse cachet in violet and Official Paid c.d.s. in red, 1906 long blue OHMS envelope from London to Penrith with “Inland Revenue, Somerset House” imprint, 1906 long blue OHMS envelope and 1910 OHMS envelope showing Tower of London illustrated cachets in black and violet respectively; also two others.

Generally fine

£150-200

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means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot

means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue;

Reserve

the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller

means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group

Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.

VAT

value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and

VAT Symbols

means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1

All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.

2.2

The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.

BEFORE THE SALE 3.1

3.2

Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3

3.4

Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of

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3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.

No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

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AT THE SALE 4.1

Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

4.2

Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check.

Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

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Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6

Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7

Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

4.8

4.9

Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

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4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of Lot In the event that you have received a Lot and wish to return the Lot you must notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, stating the reason for the return. The Lot must then be returned to us within 14 days of receipt, in the same condition as at the auction date. Any such request is subject to our sole discretion.

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AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1

Buyer’s Premium In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot up to and including £3,000 and 17% of the excess of the Hammer Price above £3,000.

5.2

Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols for details), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the Hammer Price, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in the catalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).

5.3

VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’s Premium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.

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Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to us have been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we have released the Lot to you.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.

Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.

Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.4

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5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.

Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and

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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

7 COPYRIGHT 7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent.

8 VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.

Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business.

10.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence or breach of statutory duty), contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver 10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

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10.5 Law and Jurisdiction 10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight

UK

EU

Rest of the World

Up to 1kg

£8 for any weight

£12

£15

Up to 2kg

£8 for any weight

£18

£25

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value

UK

EU

Rest of the World

Up to £1,500

£10

£15

£20

Above £1,501

£20

£30

£40

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT.

i.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to VAT– registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.

ii.

Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included within the Buyer’s Premium.

iii.

Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv.

Starred and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown as inclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lots bear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation into the EU.

v.

Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.

vi.

Imported Lots Lots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium because they have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.

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Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker

Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

Your Specialists Stamps Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez Coins Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith Autographs USA - Robert Litzenberger

UK - Tim Hirsch

UK - Paul Dawson

Your Europe Team Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Maria Martinez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Your America Team Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Head of Numismatic Stephen Goldsmith Finance & Operations Manager Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Gardner Marketing & Design James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson Auctioneer Tracy Shreve Your Asia Team Gary Tan

AUCTION CALENDAR 2011/2012 Stamps 9 November 9/10/11 November 18/19 November 29 November 29 November 6 December

London London New York London London

11041 11033 137 11034 11046

15 January 26 January 23/24 February 16/17 March

The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth Autumn Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The “Agathon” Collection of the First and Second Issues of Russia USSR Commemorative Issues 1963-1991 The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China The Winter Collector’s Series The Collector’s Series Sale The “Tito” Collection of South American Philatelic Rarieties

London Hong Kong London New York Lugano

11035 12005 12001

Banknotes 15/16 November 7/8 December 14 January

The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes Banknotes of Hong Kong and China

New York London Hong Kong

311 11020 12006

Bonds and Shares 15/16 November 16 November 14 January

The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China

New York London Hong Kong

311 11022 12007

Coins 15/16 November 13 December 14 January

The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China

New York London Hong Kong

311 11024 12008

Medals 24 November 19 April

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London

11011 12002

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