g.b postal history - Stamp Auctions
 Lot 1628 - g.b postal history machines - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal History1912 (Jan 29) Picture postcard to France with red "LONDON E.C / 1d POSTAGE PAID" applied by the experimental Wilkinson 1d in the Slot machine with the London E.C 172 c.d.s (2.15PM), the machine mark only valid on internal mail, a 1d stamp therefore added and tied by London E.C 161 c.d.s (2.30PM). The message in French explains the need for a stamp, suggesting the overseas address was noted at the time of posting and the sender informed and asked to purchase a stamp. An unusual first day of use of this machine, very few stamped examples addressed abroad recorded. Photo on Page 235. Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history machines |
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Lot 1639 - g.b postal history maritime mail - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryLondon. 1736 (Nov 28) Entire to London, origin unknown, with a "17/JA" Bishop Mark and manuscript "Ship", charged 4d. Small tear at lower edge, otherwise fine, an early ‘Ship’ endorsement. Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history maritime mail |
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Lot 1559 - g.b postal history - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal History1786-1840 Entire letters including 1786-92 straight line or curved handstamps of Kendal (2 types), Buxton, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Whitehaven, boxed Penny Post handstamps of Kendal (in blue) and Prescot, Uniform 4d Post letter from Newcastle on Tyne, etc. (9). Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history |
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 Lot 1655 - g.b postal history pictorial envelopes and lettersheets - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryOcean Penny Postage. 1850 Charles Gilpin Ocean Penny Postage envelope state 1 used from Nottingham to London bearing a 1d red (four margins) tied by "583" numeral, backstamped at London and Nottingham, the flap with a wafer seal of "W. Dearden, Bookseller, Nottingham", a fine cover. Also J. Valentine O.P.P envelope (first design, state 5a) fine unused. (2). Photo on Page 237. Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history pictorial envelopes and lettersheets |
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Lot 1575 - g.b postal history - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryPostal Reform. 1877 (April 20) Note signed at Hampstead by Rowland Hill. A fine example of his autograph. Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history |
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Lot 1727 - g.b postal history registered mail - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal History1861-79 Internal covers, entire letters and fronts (2) franked 3d, 5d (3), 6d (3), 7d or 9d, handstamps include boxed "REGISTERED / AT / GLASGOW" and similar dated oval type. (9). Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history registered mail |
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Lot 1671 - g.b postal history postal stationery - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal History1893 1⁄2d Postcard used within London, the reverse headed "The Postcard. The smallest Monthly Journal in the World. Single copies two stamps each. No. 3, May 1893", with printed adverts, results of puzzles and competitions, and chapter II of the serial story "A Silent Woman". Most unusual. Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history Postal stationery |
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Lot 1591 - g.b postal history air mails - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal History1953-54 Covers to Australia all bearing 1951 KGVI high values, comprising 2/6 + 5/-, a total of 7/6; 10/- pair + QEII 1/- (4), a total of 24/-; or 10/- + KGVI 1/- pair, a total of 12/-, three unusual rates. (3). Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history air mails |
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Lot 1743 - g.b postal history t.p.os and railway cancels - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryPicture postcards depicting T.P.Os or T.P.O mail apparatus (9) including two superb real Photo cards of postmen next to the T.P.O transfer apparatus. Also W.H Smith advertising ring piece with "C68" cancel, and 1904-26 covers and cards with "C68" postage due marks (3) or T.P.O cancels (11) including London & Crewe S.C Down Day Mail, etc. (24). Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history t.p.os and railway cancels |
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Lot 1687 - g.b postal history railway stamps and letters - Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryGreat Western. c.1870 Cover to Cullompton, the reverse with a large GWR parcel label, Hemyock to Cullompton Paid, torn through upon opening but complete. Argyll Etkin Ltd Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyg.b postal history railway stamps and letters |
