2092

Sale number: 16

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 attempted reconstruction less 40 letterings, mainly good to fine. (200). S.G. 35, cat. £10,000.

Price Realised £720

2339

Sale number: 17

Later Line Engraved: 1856–63 die II, alphabet III, LC14 1d. plate 27, collection/accumulation with an excellent range of shades on blued, transitional and white papers, also 1872 South Kensington Exhibition 1d. MC imperforate proof in black on card (very fine), etc., condition varies in places, some ex Tonna. (170).

Price Realised £1000

2340

Sale number: 17

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d blue plate 5 DB-DC pair (DB re-entry) with watermark inverted, fine used with light ''454'' numerals of Leominster, just a trifle oxidised, very scarce. S.G. 34Wi, Spec. F6c/d. Photo.

Price Realised £220

737

Sale number: 19

Later Line Engraved: 1855–57 LC14 2d. plates 5 and 6, a selection mostly on pieces, mostly of Irish or Scots cancellation interest incl. green numerals (2), Edinburgh duplex (25, 3 in blue), Mullingar 'English' spoon in blue (2 pairs), etc. (56 incl. 8 pairs).

Price Realised £420

738

Sale number: 19

Later Line Engraved: 1855–57 LC14 2d. plates 5 (34 with 7 pairs) and 6 (5), all showing constant plate marks etc. incl. plate 5 PK (5) showing double ''P'', mainly good to fine. S.G. 34 & 35.

Price Realised UNSOLD

739

Sale number: 19

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 AA-TL partial reconstruction (missing 28 letterings), mainly good to fine, some imperfections. (212). S.G. 34, Spec. F6, cat. £10,600+.

Price Realised UNSOLD

740

Sale number: 19

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 OJ fine mint with part original gum. R.P.S. certificate (2004). S.G. 34, Spec. F6(1), cat. £1,750. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

741

Sale number: 19

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 RK-RL unused pair with some original gum, small imperfections. S.G. 35, cat. £4,000. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

744

Sale number: 22

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 DG-DJ very fine used strip of four with ''DUKE ST LEITH'' type VII Scots local cancellations on 1857 (March) piece to Bordeaux. S.G. 34. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

745

Sale number: 22

Later Line Engraved: 1855–57 2d. blue/greenish blue plate 5, large part reconstruction, mainly good to fine used examples. (212) S.G. Spec. F6, cat. £10,600.

Price Realised UNSOLD

746

Sale number: 22

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 HB, a very fine and fresh mint example with part original gum, excellent colour. S.G. 35, Spec. F6(1), cat. £1,750. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

747

Sale number: 22

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. deep blue plate 6 RD-SD, the unique vertical pair imperforate horizontally and partially vertically, used with London Inland Section ''15'' numerals and trace of additional red cancellation at top, very faint traces of a few perf. indents and SD with small split at left due to the nature of he variety. A spectacular variety. B.P.A. certificate (1991). S.G. Spec. F7j, unpriced. Photo.

Price Realised £6500

748

Sale number: 22

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 RK-RL unused pair with some original gum, small imperfections. S.G. 35, cat. £4,000. Photo.

Price Realised £550

1106

Sale number: 24

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. deep blue plate 6 DA-EB block of four, fine. S.G. 35, Spec. F7, cat. £700. Photo.

Price Realised £180

1107

Sale number: 24

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. deep blue plate 6 QH-QI pair, very fine and fresh mint with large part original gum (QH gum wrinkle). R.P.S. certificate (1990). S.G. 35, Spec. F7, cat. £4,000. Photo.

Price Realised £1600

514

Sale number: 27

Later Line Engraved: 1855–57 LC14 2d. plates 5 (43) and 6 (5), mostly showing constant marks or varieties, mainly good to fine. (48). S.G. 34 & 35.

Price Realised £260

515

Sale number: 27

Later Line Engraved: 1855–57 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 FK-GL-HI-HL-IH-JL irregular block of 18, being rejoined blocks of 4, 6 and 8, also single CH, all originally used together with rare ''SHEERNESS/OC29/185?'' type II sideways duplexes, some oxidisation and other faults, about 11 stamps being sound, a most unusual multiple (photocopy of original piece enclosed). S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised £380

516

Sale number: 27

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 IG-JH exceptionally fine used block of four on 1857 (Sept. 14th) small neat uncreased contrasting yellow envelope from Southampton to Vaud, Switzerland, with clear light ''SOUTHAMPTON/SP 14/1857'' sideways duplexes and ''723'' numerals, red ''PD'' in circle alongside. A stunning exhibition item, one of the finest 2d. stars covers in existence. S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised £2700

517

Sale number: 27

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 OJ fine mint with part original gum. R.P.S. certificate (2004). S.G. 34, Spec. F6(1), cat. £1,750. Photo.

Price Realised £580

1217

Sale number: 32

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. plate 5, a used part reconstruction, mainly good to fine. (147). S.G. 34, Spec. F6, cat. £8,085.

Price Realised UNSOLD

1218

Sale number: 32

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. greenish-blue plate 5 CI-CL very fine used strip of four, blue RI-RL strip of four fine used except for slight toning and deeper blue KF-KH strip of three, fine used, all with London Inland Section ''15'' numerals, an attractive trio in contrasting shades. S.G. 34, Spec. F6(1 & 2).

Price Realised £110

1219

Sale number: 32

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 DG-DH pair placed contrary to regulations at lower left of 1856 (Oct.) ladies envelope from London to Paris, very fine. S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

1220

Sale number: 32

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. greenish-blue plate 5 HK unused (regummed or redistributed gum), a few tiny tone spots, good appearance. S.G. 34, Spec. F6(2), cat. £2,500. Photo.

Price Realised £150

1221

Sale number: 32

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. plate 6, a used part reconstruction, mainly good to fine. (149). S.G. 35, Spec. F7, cat. £8,195.

Price Realised UNSOLD

1222

Sale number: 32

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. plate 6 FF, unused with part original gum, rounded corner at lower-left, otherwise fine. S.G. 35, Spec. F7, cat. £2,200. Photo.

Price Realised £130

680

Sale number: 34

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. plate 5, a selection (39) incl. PC-QE block of six, ED-EG strip of four, four pairs (two in greenish-blue), CB (3), DB (2) re-entries, etc., condition varies in places, many good to fine. S.G. 34, Spec. F6.

Price Realised £230

1098

Sale number: 38

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5, a used part reconstruction, varied condition. S.G. 34, Spec. F8. (89).

Price Realised UNSOLD

1099

Sale number: 38

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5, a selection (10) of cancellation interest with II cancelled black Maltese Cross, EL with part ''CARDIF(F)/FE27'' unframed c.d.s., NB on piece with blue Nottingham duplex, ND with blue ''163'' of Greenock, IE and DG on piece with green ''17'' numerals of Airdrie, DB (re-entry) on piece with green English type Spoon of Clonmel, also SC16 2d. plate 4 IE (clipped at foot) on piece with boxed ''QUEEN/STREET'' Scots local, some imperfections but a scarce group. (11). Photo.

Price Realised £700

1100

Sale number: 38

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 DG-DH pair placed contrary to regulations at lower left of 1856 (Oct.) ladies envelope from London to Paris, very fine. S.G. 34, Spec. F6.

Price Realised £70

3663

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855-57 LC14 2d. used selection with both plate 5 and plate 6 examples, mixed condition. (37).

Price Realised UNSOLD

3664

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 a used collection on leaves, incl., SE with inverted watermark, re-entries, cancellations, etc., mixed condition. (61).

Price Realised £380

3665

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 AA-TL, a used reconstruction less AF, AG, AH, IE, and OI, varied condition. (235). S.G. 34, Spec F6, cat £12,925.

Price Realised UNSOLD

3666

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 AD-AG used strip of four from top of sheet showing ''eet. Place the labels ABOVE the Address and towards the RIGHT H'' inscription, some perf reinforcement, otherwise fine and very scarce. S.G. Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised £230

3667

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 GJ and 1858 LC16 2d. deep blue plate 6 I(?)C used on seperate 1856 (Feb.) and 1858 (May 17th) covers from the same correspondence from London to Blackburn, latter with adhesive crossed by filing crease, otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 34 & 36a.

Price Realised UNSOLD

3668

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. plate 5 HA-HB, GA-GB pairs paying the single letter rate of 8d. on 1857 (Aug. 13th) envelope from Scotland to Hollin endorsed 'Per Cunard Line S.S...', all unusually cancelled by Scots ''COATE BRIDGE/AU 13/1857'' circular datestamps, on reverse has Guelph, Glasgow, Liverpool, and three Canadian receiving marks, few slight faults, otherwise fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (1996). Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

3669

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 IA-IE superb used strip of five with neat ''628'' sideways duplexes of Preston, most attractive. S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

3670

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 IC-IF very well centred strip of four exceptionally fine used on 1856 (Dec. 16th) letter from London to Marseilles, tied by London Inland Section ''16'' numerals and IF additionally so by ''CALAIS'' transit c.d.s., oval framed ''PD'' in red nearby, most attractive and scarce. S.G. 34. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

3671

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 PB-PD-QC-QD irregular block of five in an attractive 'milky' shade, London Inland Section ''24'' numerals leaving QD very lightly cancelled and additionally with light red manuscript, QD small corner crease not detracting from appearance, otherwise fine. S.G. Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

3672

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 a used selection of re-entries, incl. KE to QE, AF and JH, fair to fine. (32).

Price Realised UNSOLD

3673

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 AA-TL, a complete used reconstruction, with a few multiples, varied condition. (240) S.G. Spec F7, cat £13,200.

Price Realised UNSOLD

3674

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 FA-GD used block of eight, GD is thinned, few imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. Spec. F7. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

3675

Sale number: 41

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 KD-LF used block of six, few imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. Spec. F7. Photo.

Price Realised £200

375

Sale number: 42

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. deep blue plate 6 NJ very fine and fresh mint with part original gum, excellent colour. Brandon certificate (2006) states 'redistributed gum' but we believe this to be disturbance due to hinge removal. S.G. 35, cat. £2,400. Photo.

Price Realised £650

2869

Sale number: 45

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6, a mainly fair to fine used selection incl. OD-PH attractive block of ten (5 x 2) with OE and PE showing re-entries, BG-BK strip of five, three pairs, etc., some imperfections. (30).

Price Realised £130

2870

Sale number: 45

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue JF, cancelled by two strikes of red oval framed ''P D'', few imperfections, otherwise fine, unusual. Photo.

Price Realised £110

723

Sale number: 49

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 JA mint with small part o.g., with full left margin showing inscription and part centre ornament, well centred and fresh, scarce. S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

724

Sale number: 49

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 JK-JL mint pair from right of sheet showing part inscription and portion of ornament, JL with trimmed perfs and heavy vertical crease, few other faults, good appearance. S.G. Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

725

Sale number: 49

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 RI-SJ block of four used with LC14 1d. GD on small neat 1859 (July 2nd) envelope from London to Suez with crisp ''LONDON-S/S/17'' duplexes, minor cover imperfections but a most attractive and unusual use of a block on a small envelope. S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised £420

726

Sale number: 49

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 selection incl. PI-QK block of six, KA-KF strip of six, KE to SE reconstructed vertical strip of nine each showing re-entry, JH re-entry and constant variety, GD (double ''D''), mainly very fine and an attractive group. (24). Photo.

Price Realised £680

770

Sale number: 54

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 JA mint with small part o.g., with full left margin showing inscription and part centre ornament, some perfs. added at top, fresh, scarce. S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised £550

573

Sale number: 61

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 BG fine and fresh mint with part original gum, excellent colour. S.G. 34, Spec. F6, cat. £2,250. Photo.

Price Realised £420

574

Sale number: 61

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 RA fine and fresh mint with part original gum, shows hairline printing flaws on Queen's face and neck, excellent colour. S.G. 34, Spec. F6, cat. £2,250. Photo.

Price Realised £550

575

Sale number: 61

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 RK-RL unused pair with some original gum, small imperfections. S.G. 35, cat. £5,500. Photo.

Price Realised £500

1461

Sale number: 62

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 FJ mint, added perf. at lower right otherwise fine. Sold 'as is'. S.G. 35, Spec. F7, cat. £2,750. Photo.

Price Realised £170

1462

Sale number: 62

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 PI unused (regummed), reperforated at right and a little toned. Sold 'as is'. S.G. 35, Spec. F7, cat £2,750. Photo.

Price Realised £120

328

Sale number: 80

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 EC, fine used with ''131'' Edinburgh cancellation in blue. S.G. 34. Photo

Price Realised £65

682

Sale number: 91

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. plate 6 ID, unused with part original gum, a few rounded perfs., one pulled at top, otherwise of fine appearance. S.G. 35, Spec. F7, cat. £3,000. Photo.

Price Realised £230

111

Sale number: 100

1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 CC, unused (regummed or redistributed gum), a little toned, well centred with good perfs. and colour. S.G. 34, Spec. F6(1), cat. £2,850. Photo.

Price Realised £270

112

Sale number: 100

1855 LC14 2d. greenish blue plate 5 PG, unused (regummed), a little faded and a few bent perfs., signed by Alberto Diena on reverse. S.G. 34, Spec. F6(2), cat. £3,500. Photo.

Price Realised £320

382

Sale number: 111

Later Line Engraved: 1857 LC14 2d. blue plate 6 II, a good unused (without gum) example. R.P.S. certificate (2016) rather harshly states ''substantially soiled''. S.G. Spec. F7, cat. £3,000. Photo.

Price Realised £260

659

Sale number: 128

1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 JA-JC, unused (regummed) marginal block of six from the left of the sheet, displaying ''...ds the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the Letter...'' inscription, IA, JA and JB with small stains, JB with shallow thin, the others fine with fresh colours, attractive block. S.G. 34, Spec. F6, cat. £16,000+. Ex Fisher. Photo.

Price Realised £1850

660

Sale number: 128

1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 LA-MC, unused block of six, a number of minor faults, however still a fresh block with large part original gum, a scarce multiple S.G. 34, Spec. F6, cat. £16,000+. Photo.

Price Realised £1550

661

Sale number: 128

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue OL used on 1857 (Mar. 31) Carron Company long envelope to Falkirk with barred ''47'' with another strike alongside, also ''C.R'' (Caledonian Railway) handstamp, filing folds clear of adhesive. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

662

Sale number: 128

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 QH used with barred ''186'' of Dublin in green on 1855 (Aug. 14) envelope to Drogheda, with matching c.d.s. on reverse, filing fold affecting adhesive. S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD

663

Sale number: 128

Later Line Engraved: 1855 LC14 2d. blue plate 5 RB used with barred ''58'' of Banbridge in blue on 1856 (Apr. 2) entire to Dublin, with matching c.d.s. on reverse. S.G. 34, Spec. F6. Photo.

Price Realised UNSOLD