Auction 25
Stamps and Postal History
British Commonwealth
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Lot 1 |
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 Great Britain, 1840, 1d black (Scott 1), a decent unused example of the first regularly issued postage stamp, o.g., hinged; small thins, about Fine appearance. Scott $11,000. SG 2. Estimate $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 2 |
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o Great Britain, 1840, 1d black (Scott 1), 4 margins, red Maltese Cross cancel, Fine to Very Fine, an attractive sound example of the world's first postage stamp. Scott $375. SG 2; £375 ($480). Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $150 |
Lot 3 |
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o Great Britain, 1840, 1d black (Scott 1), margins all around (close but clearing at top right), red Maltese Cross cancel, Fine. Scott $375. SG 2; £375 ($480). Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $80 |
Lot 4 |
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o Great Britain, 1840, 1d black (Scott 1), margins in places, black Maltese Cross cancel, Very Good, an affordable example of the world's first postage stamp. Scott $375. SG 2; £375 ($480). Estimate $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 5 |
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o Great Britain, 1840, 2d blue (Scott 2), plate I, position D-A, large margins all around, very bright and fresh, lightly struck red Maltese Cross cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 David Brandon certificate. Scott $950. SG 5; £900 ($1,150). Estimate $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $550 |
Lot 6 |
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o Great Britain, 1902, King Edward VII, De La Rue printing, £1 dull blue green (Scott 142), fresh appearance and well centered, neat 1904 cancel; toning spots on reverse, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $825. SG 266; £825 ($1,050). Estimate $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 7 |
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Great Britain, 1915, King George V "Seahorse", De La Rue printing, 2s6d yellow brown (Scott 173d), slightly brownish o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott $300. SG 406; £225 ($290). Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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