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LOT 3002
2/6d SG 415aS OVPT. 'SPECIMEN' TYPE 31 U/M
Gum a little toned as usual. Very scarce. (Spec.N65/s.2) (c. £1,200).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK philatelic market.
From the property of an English gentleman.
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LOT 3002
2/6d SG 415aS OVPT. 'SPECIMEN' TYPE 31 U/M
Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£170 (EUR 197; USD 230) +BP*
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King Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson Wedding 'First Day Covers'
Dated 3 June 1937 A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Two Windsor Wedding first-day covers of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, both curiously stamped 'Damaged by water during voyage' in pale blue. 11 grams total, 15.6 x 12.5 cm
Acquired on the UK philately market. From a private UK collection. -
Great Britain Postage Due Stamps
1914-1963 A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising sets: 1914-1923 issues with Wm. Royal Cypher; 1924-1931 Wm. Crown GvR; 1936-1937 Wm. Crown E8R; 1937-1938 Wm. Crown GviR; 1951-1952; 1954-1955 Wm. Tudor Crown E2R; 1955-57 Wm. St. Edward's Crown E2R; 1959-1963 Wm. Multiple Crowns (all unchecked). 69 grams total, 31 x 27.5 cm
Acquired on the UK philately market. From a private UK collection. -
Great Britain (GB) Postal History, Early 19th Century Pre-Stamp Covers
King George IV-King William IV, 1828-1837 A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Letter on cover sent from Hartfordbrige, Berkshire to Henry B Coles Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 4th July 1828, black HARTFORDBRIDGE stamp, 6d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Andover, Hampshire to Mattheus L Hulbert of Hungerford, Berkshire on 30th July 1835, red ANDOVER date stamp, 6d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Winchester, Hampshire to Andover, Hampshire on 14th November 1835, black ANDOVER date stamp, 5d postal rate; will and estate letter on cover sent from London to H Earle Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 30th October 1837, black date stamp type 6, 8d postal rate. 90 grams total, album page: 28.2 x 25 cm
Acquired on the UK philately market. From a private UK collection.