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Lot | Photo | Description | Realized |
Lot 1 |
Great Britain, 1859-1911, Interesting group of foreign destination covers, 19 in all (one postal card) mainly from Great Britain to various destinations including Austria, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal and the U.S.; all with eye-catching transit stamps, docketing & receiving postmarks and postage due markings; a great lot for study of mail abroad with a few that are definitely exhibit worthy! All are imaged, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold | |
Lot 2 |
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 3 |
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 | Realized $32 |
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Lot 4 |
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; mild toned spots on reverse, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $825. SG 266; £825 ($1,050). Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $160 |
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Lot 5 |
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 $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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