Sale 101: The Westpex Sale

Lot 51    

Great Britain, 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2½d purple on blue, on express cover to Simpelveld, Netherlands, in combination with 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 3d purple on yellow (K32) all tied by "Reading, Oc 19, 01" cds's, purple "Express" in oval handstamp and red "Post Office Express" label at left, Very Fine. SG Nos. 201+202.
S.G. Spec. Nos. K31(2)    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $130

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Lot 52 o   

Great Britain, 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2½d purple on blue, watermark inverted, neat "498" barred oval cancel of Manchester, choice centering amid wide margins, bold color, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce watermark variety. Scott Nos. 114. SG Nos. 201Wi.
S.G. Spec. Nos. K31(2)a    £1,400 ($1,670).

Realized: $300

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Lot 53    

Great Britain, 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2½d deep slate purple on blue, bottom right corner margin horizontal pair from the first setting, o.g., never hinged, rich bold color, well centered and very fresh, Very Fine, a scarce color variety multiple; with 2018 Hendon certificate. Scott Nos. 114 var. SG Nos. 201 var.
S.G. Spec. Nos. K31(3) var.    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 54    

Great Britain, 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2½d deep purple on blue, bottom right corner margin block of 48, o.g., never hinged, rich intense color, nice overall centering, vertical crease in second row between stamps, Very Fine, a wonderful large multiple of the scarcer deep purple shade. Scott Nos. 114 var. SG Nos. 201 var.
S.G. Spec. Nos. K31(3)    £4,080 ($4,860).

Realized: $950

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