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Auction: 26019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1839A

Great Britain
Collections and Ranges
1840-1902 predominantly used collection in Lighthouse album, including 1840 1d. black plated set, good to fine, the Plate 11 with three margins and matched "red", also three margin example tied to large piece by bold red Maltese Cross, 1840 2d. blue selection, two quite fine, also a few rougher 1840 1d. and 2d, the early period with strength in cancellations including some distinctive Maltese Crosses, a selection of underprints, 1854-64 1d. red plated set, the Plate 225 a trifle soiled, 1870 Bantams plated set, Plate 9 with both plate numbers visible, 1847-54 embossed range, also good surface printed with some better cancellations, the 1867-80 2/- brown reperfed, 1867-78 high values sets to £1 (both watermarks), the Maltese Cross £1 used with neat Gresham House c.d.s., £5 orange overprinted "specimen" creased, 1883-4 high values with both £1, 1887-1900 Jubilee set with £1, also a useful range of officials to higher values. A further stockbook of mint Jubilee values to both 1/- green (4) and 1/- green and carmine (8), noting a few shades with mostly Hendon certs. Viewing recommended.

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Estimate
£4,000 to £5,000

Starting price
£3200