Lot 1852 /
Great Britain, 1858, 2d blue, "thick lines". Block of 4, o.g., top stamps never hinged, light toning mostly affecting gum on left pair, otherwise Fine. SG No. 45.Scott No. 29 $1,300.
Realized: $90
Lot 1853
Great Britain, 1865, 1s green + 1869, 6d red violet. Tied by "London, De 31, 70" barred numeral postmarks on fresh 1870 folded letter to Lima, Peru, prepaying the 1sh6d per ½oz. rate via St. Thomas, Jacmel & Colon per RMS 'Elbe', "Lima, 21 Ene, 1871" receiving backstamp, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 48+51 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $190
Lot 1854 o
Great Britain, 1884, 10s ultramarine. Anchor watermark, town cancel, F.-V.F., attractive. SG No. 183.Scott No. 109 $525.
Realized: $180
Lot 1855
Great Britain, 1890, 1s dull green. 2 singles in shades, o.g., matched centering, Fine. Scott No. 122 $450.SG No. 211 £400 ($628).
Realized: $100
Lot 1856
Great Britain, 1902 Coronation Day, King Edward VII, 26 June. Special cds on four "The Wrench Series" postcards sent to the post card manufacturer, each franked with ½d green and tied by "London, Ju 26, 02" coronation day postmarks, some card edge wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $95
Lot 1857
Great Britain, 1911, ½d green, die A. Tied by "London F.S., Jun 22, 11" First Day of Issue machine postmark on Junior Philatelic Society cachet cover to Easton, Pa., Very Fine. SG No. 322.Scott No. 151 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $145
Lot 1858
Great Britain, 1929, £1 P.U.C. Roller cancel, pressed out corner creases at lower left, otherwise F.-V.F. SG No. 438.Scott No. 209 $625.
Realized: $190
Lot 1859
Great Britain, 1934-36, ½d-1s King George V "Photogravure" issue complete. Blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, rich colors, fresh and pristine, Very Fine. SG No. 439-449.Scott No. 210-220 $448.
Realized: $230
Lot 1860
Great Britain, 1948, 2½d-£1 King George VI Wedding complete. Blocks of 4, £1 corner margin, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. SG No. 493-494 £161 ($253).Scott No. 267-268 $192 for singles.
Realized: $55
Lot 1861 /
Great Britain, 1914-30, ½d-2s6d Postage Dues. Complete first issues and 1924-30 issues missing 1d & 1½d values, o.g., first issues and 1924 ½d hinged, others never hinged, bright and fresh, 1914 1d with thin, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. J1//J17 $575.
Realized: $140