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LOT 2560
Victorian Penny Black with 'Charing Cross' Cancellation
1840 A.D.
5 7/8 x 4 in. (13 grams total, 15 x 10.2 including card).
Great Britain (GB), QV, 1d, check letters FL, plate 1b black, with 'Charing Cross' variety Maltese Cross cancellation stamp in red, with 'rush' stamped in black. SG 2. Cat. £375.00+. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK philately market.
From a private UK collection.
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Early Cuban Stamp Group
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Cuba: 29 x early perforated stamps on four cards including Mint hinged and used. 23 grams total, card: 12 x 8.5 cm.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Great Britain (GB) Postal History, Early 19th Century Pre-Stamp Covers
King George IV-King William IV, 1826-1832 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Letter on cover about land sent from London to Abbots Ann via Andover, Hampshire on 9th February 1826, black date stamp type 5 with double ring, 8d postal rate; letter on cover from Handover, Hampshire to Marl'bro, Wiltshire sent on 16th July 1827, black ANDOVER 66 with red type 176 stamp, 8d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Abel Bull of Chute to B Coles Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 31st May 1827, postmaster Mrs Marcer, black ANDOVER 66 stamp, 1d postal rate; letter on cover from Salisbury to Mr Earle of Andover, Hampshire on 23rd December 1832, black SALISBURY date stamp, 5d postal rate. 87 grams total, album page: 28.2 x 25 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.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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.
