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1903-73 Covers and cards, mainly 1960s slogans or special event cancels (c.400), also some earlier cancels. (c.500). £100-150
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1834-1975 Covers and cards including numerals and duplexs, single and double ring datestamps, squared circles, slogans, etc. (c.250). £100-120
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c.1801-58 Entire letters and covers, prestamp and stampless, Penny Posts, undated circles (23) and other straight line sub-offices, Maltese Crosses, letters from France with Dover transit datestamps (10), etc. (112). £250-300
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c.1844-1940 Covers and cards with numeral cancels, duplexs, squared circles, single ring datestamps, postage dues, etc. (c.650), also some QEII slogans, many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards, an extensive lot with Edenbridge 697 error of number duplex (2), etc. (650+). £300-350
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1843-1925 Skeletons (117) and rubbers (49) including 1843 Maidstone and 1845 Cranbrook travellers, the others virtually all on KEVII or KGV picture postcards, mainly fine, some duplication, also some pieces, a very extensive lot. (166+). £250-300
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1768-1905 Entire letters, entires and covers including prestamp, 1845-53 traveller datestamps (6), undated circles (29), straight line sub-office handstamps (8), 1855 1d pink envelope from Manchester franked embossed 6d (cut to shape) with "REGISTERED" handstamp, a few better squared circles, etc. A good lot, most of some merit. (72). £250-300
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c.1770-1970 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, undated circles (18) and other straight line sub-office handstamps (13), many single ring and squared circle, postage dues, etc, many Liverpool and Manchester items, mainly on KEVII or KGV picture postcards an extensive lot. (c.1,000). £350-450
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Liverpool. 1773-1907 Entire letters, covers and cards, with 1773 "LIVERPOOL" and 1776 "LIVER / POOL", 1831-43 red boxed "PAID AT / LIVERPOOL" handstamps (5, one to Italy with "TOO LATE"), 1840-58 "PxL" late fee handstamps (2), 1857 letter franked 1d + 4d + 1/- to Haiti with spoon cancels, 1854-58 entire letters containing invoices for goods sent by sea or canal to a grocer and druggist in Machynlleth all with spoon cancels (15), 1887 cover to St. Thomas bearing 1d lilac block of four with hooded circle cancels, 1905 postcard to Leeds franked 1d with "LIVERPOOL / LATE FEE" datestamps, and various squared circles. (36). £200-240
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1788-c.1935 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, undated circles (35, including Mount Sorrell), numerals, duplexs, squared circles, single ring datestamps, etc., many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.300). £200-240
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1846-1928 Skeletons (8, including 1846 Leicester traveller in blue, also a 1971 card) and rubbers (89), virtually all on picture postcards, many fine. (98). £150-180
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1709-c.1940 Entire letters, covers and cards including prestamp (23), undated circles and Maltese Crosses, numerals and duplexs, squared circles (with scarce Alford and Huttoft), single ring datestamps, etc., many on KEVII and KGV picture postcards. (350+). £200-250
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1903-27 Skeletons (53) and rubbers (142), virtually all on picture postcards, mostly fine, some duplication, also some pieces. A fine and extensive lot. (195+). £350-400
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1787 Entire letter from Le Croisic to London with "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP LRE", backstamped fine "FEBY / 8" double ring datestamp with central "B" (Jay 4), this experimental type datestamp only used Jan - April 1787, a little staining to address panel. £80-100
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1845 Cover from London to Scotland franked 1d, backstamped with very unusual double ring "General / Post Office / 24th / March / 1845" in red, and the standard MR-24 c.d.s code "R". Only one other example recorded, used on this same date. Minor faults but very rare. £150-180
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1790-c.1940 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, London District Post, undated circles, numerals, duplexs, singe ring datestamps, squared circles, etc., many on KEVII and KGV picture postcards (c.300), also more recent slogans. (350+). £150-200
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Skeletons. 1903-48 Skeletons virtually all on picture postcards, mainly fine, some duplication, also a few pieces. (121+). £150-180
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1750-1857 Entire letters, covers and a few fronts including prestamp (69), undated circles (20), straight line sub-office handstamps, a few Penny Posts, Maltese Crosses. (109). £250-300
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c.1844-1940 Covers and cards with numerals and duplexs, single ring datestamps, squared circles, etc. (c.500), also more recent slogans (c.150), many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.650). £200-250
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1904-24 Skeletons (69, also two 1965 covers) and rubbers (110), virtually all on picture postcards, also a few pieces, mainly fine, some duplication, a good lot. (181). £280-320
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1777-c.1935 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, a few undated circles, numerals and duplexs, single ring datestamps, squared circles, etc., many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.300). £150-180
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1904-25 Skeletons (20, also two 1974 items) and rubbers (53), virtually all on picture postcards, mainly fine, some duplication. (75). £120-150
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1769-c.1950 Covers and cards with prestamp (20), undated circles (16) and other straight line sub-office handstamps (4), duplexs, numerals, squared circles and single ring datestamps, mainly on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.300). £200-250
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1843-1929 Skeletons (37) and rubbers (30), including 1846-48 travellers of Alnwick (4), the others all on KEVII or KGV picture postcards, mainly fine, some duplication. (67). £120-150
| Nottinghamshire | |
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1783-c.1935 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, undated circles (15), 1850 registered cover bearing a 1d red with 6d paid in cash, numerals and duplexs, single ring datestamps, squared circles, etc., many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.250). £150-180
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1853-1974 Skeleton (66, with large 1853 Worksop) and rubbers (91), virtually all on KEVII or KGV picture postcards, also some pieces, mostly fine, some duplication, a good lot. (157+). £240-280
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1712-1970 Entire letters, covers and cards, and Parcel Post labels from various villages, including Stanton Lacy (14), Stanton (7), Stapleton (4), Stirchley (3), Stoke St. Milborough (12), Sutton (4), etc., with rubber cancels (24), also a few pieces. (52+). £150-180
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1791-c.1940 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, a few undated circles, skeletons (16, with 1849 Ludlow traveller), rubbers (13), numerals and duplexs, single ring datestamps, squared circles, etc., many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.250). £150-180
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Spoons. 1854-56 Entire letters and covers with spoon cancels of Shrewsbury (19) or Bridgenorth, all fine. (20). £120-150
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Whitchurch. 1896-1990 Covers and cards, Parcel Post labels (10), picture postcards and printed ephemera, with real photo postcards, postage due mail, 1949 covers with "Please Return Cover...for Official Purposes" labels (2), etc. (c.100). £150-180
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1772-1858 Entire letters, entires and covers with prestamp, Penny Posts, undated circles (50), 1845 "Missent to / Bath", Maltese Crosses, 1d red covers with late uses of mileage marks, straight line sub-office handstamps, etc. A good lot. (155). £300-350
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Axbridge & Milverton. 1804-1928 Entire letters or entires (21) and postcards (5) including Axbridge mileage mark, straight line Axbridge (10, two with Wells Penny Post, three with Cross Penny Post), Milverton mileage marks (2), also straight line Wrington and boxed Old-Down, etc. (26). £120-140
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1844-c.1940 Covers and cards with numeral cancels and duplexs, single ring datestamps, squared circles, postage dues, etc., many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.600). £200-250
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1846-1932 Skeletons (77, with 1846 Taunton traveller, large 1849 Taunton and 1853 Weston Super Mare in yellow), and rubbers (182), virtually all on picture postcards, also some pieces, mainly fine, some duplication. A good and extensive lot. (259+). £400-500
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1778-c.1935 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp (34), West Bromwich "Paid / ONE / PENNY" in red (5, two types), undated circles (13), Maltese Crosses (23), numerals with "448" in blue and "780" error of numbers (2), duplexs, single ring datestamps, squared circles, etc., many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.400). £200-250
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1904-29 Skeletons (8, also four 1965-73 covers) and rubbers (55), virtually all on picture postcards, also a few pieces, mainly fine. (67+). £100-120
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1792-c.1930 Entire letters, covers and cards including prestamp (54), a few undated circles and Penny Posts, numerals (with 1850 "59" in blue), duplexs, squared circles, single ring datestamps, many on picture postcards. (c.500). £250-300
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1904-31 Skeletons (56, also one 1975 cover) and rubbers (237), virtually all on picture postcards, mainly fine, some duplication, a good and extensive lot. (294). £450-500
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1816-c.1965 Entire letters, covers and cards with prestamp, London District Post, a few undated circles and Penny Posts, numerals, 1849 "SUDBROOK / PARK" cachet, duplexs, skeletons (56), single ring datestamps, squared circles, etc., many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.300). £150-180
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1810-60 Entire letters, entires and covers with prestamp, Penny Posts, undated circles (19), straight line sub-office handstamps (17, many Birmingham offices), Maltese Crosses including Leamington, "MISSENT TO BIRMINGHAM" (3, three line, oval and circular types), etc. (67). £200-250
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c.1844-1940 Covers and cards with numerals and duplexs, single ring datestamps, squared circles, Birmingham cancels including sideways duplexs (2), many on KEVII or KGV picture postcards. (c.250). £150-180
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Skeletons/Rubbers. 1844-1969 Skeletons (41, with three 1844 Birmingham travellers) and rubbers (32), most on KEVII or KGV picture postcards, mainly fine, some duplication, also some pieces. (73+). £120-150
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1635 (July 3/6) Entire letter written at York, further letters from another two people added on the following days from Halifax, addressed "To his worthy cosin Mr John Midgley at Headey" (Headingley?). Also 1727 letter from Halifax to Durham; and related legal documents of 1633-37 (3) or c.1785 (2, one an order for the arrest of two individuals for trespass). The 1635 letter fine and early. (7). £200-250
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1716 Entire letter from Aberdeen to Chelmsford endorsed "free, H. Cuming", the 6d charge crossed out and initialled, backstamped red first type "SE/25" Bishop Mark of Edinburgh and "3/OC" London Bishop Mark. £150-180
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c.1841-1980 Covers and cards with Maltese Crosses, duplex and numeral cancels, single and double ring c.d.s, postage dues, Greenock & Ardrishaig Packets (4), etc., many on KEVII or KGV postcards, a very extensive lot. (c.1,000+). £350-450
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Bonaw. 1841-46 Letters and documents concerning the notorious Deputy Postmaster of Bonaw, John Cameron, including 1842 letter posted from Dalmally to Bonaw with the "2" charge crossed out and endorsed "Free per Postmaster"; letters requesting payment of bills, the forwarding of Post Office Orders, or concerning a pass book enclosed in the letter bag from Bonaw in error; 1846 petitions against Cameron alleging the theft of Money Orders which he cashed after forging the recipients signature, the theft of money given to Cameron to purchase a Money Order, the forging of signatures on Cameron's surety as Postmaster; 1847 letter from the G.P.O Solicitor in Edinburgh concerning a further claim that Cameron took money for a Money Order but kept the money and destroyed the order and accompanying letter after posting, etc. An interesting lot. (12). £240-300
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Isle of Mull. c.1857-58 Pieces with 1d reds cancelled by Scots Local handstamps of "AUCHNACRAIG" (6), "BUNESSAN" (2) or "MORNISH" (with numeral cancel), all fine. (9 pieces). £150-180
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Isle of Mull - Auchnacraig. 1857 Entire to Ireland, a 1d red tied by fine "AUCHNACRAIG" Scots Local cancel, a couple of light creases, otherwise fine. £120-150
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Jura. 1859 Stampless cover (letter enclosed) to USA prepaid 1/- in cash, backstamped with "JURA / S.O" datestamp and at Greenock and Liverpool, Lochgilphead c.d.s, red "5 / CENTS" and "BOSTON 24 BR PKT / PAID" c.d.s on the front. An unusual cover to America. £120-150
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Tyree. 1859 Entire letter to Tobermory, a 1d red cancelled by "TYREE TYREE" Scots Local handstamp, the last two letters missing, otherwise an unusually clear strike, vertical file fold, otherwise fine. £100-120
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c.1800-1970 Covers and cards with some prestamp, many KEVII or KGV picture postcards with single ring datestamps, duplexs, numerals, squared circles, etc., sorted by county (c.500). Also a box of more recent slogan cancels and special event postmarks. (500++). £200-240
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