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SG. 245. 6d. Black PLATE PROOF on thin white card. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 245. 6d. Black PLATE PROOF on thin white card. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 91519

SG. 254 M42 (1). 10d Dull Purple & Carmine. PLATE PROOF. A fine example on poor quality buff paper.

SG. 254 M42 (1). 10d Dull Purple & Carmine. PLATE PROOF. A fine example on poor quality buff paper.

SKU: 91523

SG. 254 M42 (1). 10d Dull Purple & Carmine. PLATE PROOF. A fine example on poor quality buff paper.

SG. 254 M42 (1). 10d Dull Purple & Carmine. PLATE PROOF. A fine example on poor quality buff paper.

SKU: 93597

SG. 260 variety 1902 2/6 DIE PROOF in black on glazed card endorsed ' BEFORE HARDENING, 8th November 1901. ( Page 59 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A nice addition to any Edward VII collection and currently catalogued at £4000.00.

SG. 260 variety 1902 2/6 DIE PROOF in black on glazed card endorsed ' BEFORE HARDENING, 8th November 1901. ( Page 59 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A nice addition to any Edward VII collection and currently catalogued at £4000.00.

SKU: 93554

SG. 260. M48 (1). 2/6 Lilac. PLATE PROOF DOUBLE IMPRESSION on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 260. M48 (1). 2/6 Lilac. PLATE PROOF DOUBLE IMPRESSION on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 92977

SG. 260. M48 (1). 2/6 Lilac. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 260. M48 (1). 2/6 Lilac. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 86888

SG. 260. M48 (1). 2/6 Lilac. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 260. M48 (1). 2/6 Lilac. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 93599

SG. 263 variety 5/- DIE PROOF in black on glazed card with no endorsements. ( Page 61 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A nice addition to any Edward VII collection and currently catalogued at £4250.00.

SG. 263 variety 5/- DIE PROOF in black on glazed card with no endorsements. ( Page 61 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A nice addition to any Edward VII collection and currently catalogued at £4250.00.

SKU: 93555

SG. 263. M51 (1). 5/- Bright Carmine. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 263. M51 (1). 5/- Bright Carmine. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 86889

SG. 263. M51 (1). 5/- Bright Carmine. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 263. M51 (1). 5/- Bright Carmine. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 91517

SG. 263. M51 (1). 5/- Bright Carmine. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 263. M51 (1). 5/- Bright Carmine. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 93020

SG. 263. M51 (1). 5/- Bright Carmine. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 263. M51 (1). 5/- Bright Carmine. PLATE PROOF on poor quality buff paper. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 93598

SG. 265 variety 1901 10/- DIE PROOF in black on glazed card endorsed ' AFTER STRIKING, 4th December 1901. ( Page 61 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A nice addition to any Edward VII collection and currently catalogued at £4500.00.

SG. 265 variety 1901 10/- DIE PROOF in black on glazed card endorsed ' AFTER STRIKING, 4th December 1901. ( Page 61 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A nice addition to any Edward VII collection and currently catalogued at £4500.00.

SKU: 93556

SG. 266 variety 1901 £1.00 DIE PROOF in black on glazed card endorsed ' BEFORE HARDENING, 16th December 1901. ( Page 62 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A nice addition to any Edward VII collection and currently catalogued at £4800.00.

SG. 266 variety 1901 £1.00 DIE PROOF in black on glazed card endorsed ' BEFORE HARDENING, 16th December 1901. ( Page 62 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A nice addition to any Edward VII collection and currently catalogued at £4800.00.

SKU: 93557

SG. 272. M6 (1)t. 1d Rose Red. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right hand marginal horizontal pair overprinted CANCELLED type 21 imperf.

SG. 272. M6 (1)t. 1d Rose Red. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right hand marginal horizontal pair overprinted CANCELLED type 21 imperf.

SKU: 91501

SG. 272. M6 (1)t. 1d Rose Red. A fine totally UNMOUNTED MINT bottom INTERPANNEAU marginal block of 4 overprinted " CANCELLED type 21 imperf ".

SG. 272. M6 (1)t. 1d Rose Red. A fine totally UNMOUNTED MINT bottom INTERPANNEAU marginal block of 4 overprinted " CANCELLED type 21 imperf ".

SKU: 92882

SG. 274. M6 (5)t. 1d Rose Carmine. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT left hand marginal horizontal pair overprinted CANCELLED type 21 imperf.

SG. 274. M6 (5)t. 1d Rose Carmine. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT left hand marginal horizontal pair overprinted CANCELLED type 21 imperf.

SKU: 93588

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81196

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81198

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81199

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81200

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81201

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT left marginal block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT left marginal block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81194

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81195

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81197

SG. 327 variety 1d ROYAL SCARLET. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right hand marginal example of this scarce George V COLOUR TRIAL.

SG. 327 variety 1d ROYAL SCARLET. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right hand marginal example of this scarce George V COLOUR TRIAL.

SKU: 60627

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example. .

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example. .

SKU: 83279

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example. .

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example. .

SKU: 88642

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example. .

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example. .

SKU: 78948

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SKU: 83070

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SKU: 76774

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT pair on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT pair on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SKU: 84936

SG. 342 variety. 1d Deep Red. Stage 1b DIE PROOF COLOUR TRIAL ( Page 102 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A mounted mint example with a thin on the gum side, and a crease. Complete with BPA certificate

SG. 342 variety. 1d Deep Red. Stage 1b DIE PROOF COLOUR TRIAL ( Page 102 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A mounted mint example with a thin on the gum side, and a crease. Complete with BPA certificate

SKU: 75226

SG. 357 variety N16 Bright Scarlet. COLOUR TRIAL ' E '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial E ".

SG. 357 variety N16 Bright Scarlet. COLOUR TRIAL ' E '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial E ".

SKU: 75436

SG. 357 variety N16 Carmine Lake ( Blue Geranium ). COLOUR TRIAL ' H '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial H ".

SG. 357 variety N16 Carmine Lake ( Blue Geranium ). COLOUR TRIAL ' H '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial H ".

SKU: 75439

SG. 357 variety N16 Monolite Fast Red. COLOUR TRIAL overprinted CANCELLED type 24. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1916 colour trial.

SG. 357 variety N16 Monolite Fast Red. COLOUR TRIAL overprinted CANCELLED type 24. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1916 colour trial.

SKU: 75443

SG. 357 variety N16 Scarlet Vermilion. COLOUR TRIAL ' B '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial B ".

SG. 357 variety N16 Scarlet Vermilion. COLOUR TRIAL ' B '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial B ".

SKU: 75434

SG. 372. MASTER DIE FOR THE 2½d value. A very fine example of this RARE die proof in Stage 4b on proof paper in Dull Royal Blue.

SG. 372. MASTER DIE FOR THE 2½d value. A very fine example of this RARE die proof in Stage 4b on proof paper in Dull Royal Blue.

SKU: 35738

SG. 390 variety 8d Dull Blue Green Hentschel Colour Essay ". A fine example on white wove paper ( 38 x 80mm ) with handstamp ' MB/92 @ above design and ink manuscript ' Pearl Green ' below..

SG. 390 variety 8d Dull Blue Green Hentschel Colour Essay ". A fine example on white wove paper ( 38 x 80mm ) with handstamp ' MB/92 @ above design and ink manuscript ' Pearl Green ' below..

SKU: 88388

SG. 390 variety N28. A fine example of the Miller & Motley TRIAL in Black on card with background evenly shaded and horizontal lines. ( Page 144 / Fig. 33d - page 144 SG. Spec )

SG. 390 variety N28. A fine example of the Miller & Motley TRIAL in Black on card with background evenly shaded and horizontal lines. ( Page 144 / Fig. 33d - page 144 SG. Spec )

SKU: 92234

SG. 395 variety circa 1913 DUMMY STAMPS in Bistre. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example printed by HARRISON & SONS. Something different for any George V specialised collection.

SG. 395 variety circa 1913 DUMMY STAMPS in Bistre. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example printed by HARRISON & SONS. Something different for any George V specialised collection.

SKU: 60784

SG. 395 variety circa 1913 DUMMY STAMPS in bistre. A lightly mounted mint BOOKLET PANE of 6 dummy stamps printed by HARRISON & SONS. A RARE multiple and something different for any George V specialised collection.

SG. 395 variety circa 1913 DUMMY STAMPS in bistre. A lightly mounted mint BOOKLET PANE of 6 dummy stamps printed by HARRISON & SONS. A RARE multiple and something different for any George V specialised collection.

SKU: 86330

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 CARMINE PLATE PROOF & COLOUR TRIAL. A super matching pair in the colour used for the 5/-. Both without gum and watermark as issued. The imperf complete with RPS certificate.

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 CARMINE PLATE PROOF & COLOUR TRIAL. A super matching pair in the colour used for the 5/-. Both without gum and watermark as issued. The imperf complete with RPS certificate.

SKU: 30841

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 COLOUR TRIAL imperforate on ungummed paper without watermark. A fine example of this rare colour trial in bottle-green.

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 COLOUR TRIAL imperforate on ungummed paper without watermark. A fine example of this rare colour trial in bottle-green.

SKU: 30844

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 MAGENTA COLOUR TRIAL on ungummed paper without watermark. A fine example of this very rare colour trial complete with RPS certificate.

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 MAGENTA COLOUR TRIAL on ungummed paper without watermark. A fine example of this very rare colour trial complete with RPS certificate.

SKU: 30840

SG. 400. Variety PLATE PROOF IN CARMINE. A fine large margined right hand marginal block of 4 with centre sheet marking. A RARE multiple.

SG. 400. Variety PLATE PROOF IN CARMINE. A fine large margined right hand marginal block of 4 with centre sheet marking. A RARE multiple.

SKU: 30886

SG. 400. Variety PLATE PROOF IN SEPIA - BROWN. A fine large margined left hand marginal block of 4 with centre sheet marking. A couple of light creases not visible on the surface. A RARE multiple.

SG. 400. Variety PLATE PROOF IN SEPIA - BROWN. A fine large margined left hand marginal block of 4 with centre sheet marking. A couple of light creases not visible on the surface. A RARE multiple.

SKU: 30887

SG. 401. 5/- variety ROUGH PLATE PROOF. A fine large margined example of this proof in carmine on buff paper.

SG. 401. 5/- variety ROUGH PLATE PROOF. A fine large margined example of this proof in carmine on buff paper.

SKU: 80357

SG. 401. N66 variety. 5/- DIE PROOF. A very fine example of this RARE proof in deep blue ink on thin paper affixed to card in the colour used for the 10/-.

SG. 401. N66 variety. 5/- DIE PROOF. A very fine example of this RARE proof in deep blue ink on thin paper affixed to card in the colour used for the 10/-.

SKU: 30842

SG. 401. N66 variety. 5/- MASTER DIE PROOF. A very fine example of this RARE proof in green ink on thin paper affixed to card in the colour used for the £1.00.

SG. 401. N66 variety. 5/- MASTER DIE PROOF. A very fine example of this RARE proof in green ink on thin paper affixed to card in the colour used for the £1.00.

SKU: 30843

SG. 406. N64 (6). 2/6 Yellow Brown. COLOUR TRIAL ON GUMMED WATERMARKED PAPER. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SG. 406. N64 (6). 2/6 Yellow Brown. COLOUR TRIAL ON GUMMED WATERMARKED PAPER. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SKU: 70740

SG. 434 - 438. NCom5 - Ncom 9. ½d - £1.00. 1929 Postal union Congress. PLATE PROOFS. A superb complete set of specially prepared Imperf Miniature sheets on thin white glazed paper. One of only 3 sets in private hands.

SG. 434 - 438. NCom5 - Ncom 9. ½d - £1.00. 1929 Postal union Congress. PLATE PROOFS. A superb complete set of specially prepared Imperf Miniature sheets on thin white glazed paper. One of only 3 sets in private hands.

SKU: 30748

SG. 440 variety. 1934 Photogravure " Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper with large head. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 440 variety. 1934 Photogravure " Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper with large head. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 60029

SG. 440 variety 1934 Photogravure " Large Head Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper with large head. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SG. 440 variety 1934 Photogravure " Large Head Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper with large head. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SKU: 74888

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Colour Trials. The set of four shades all UNMOUNTED MINT.

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Colour Trials. The set of four shades all UNMOUNTED MINT.

SKU: 76422

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Red- Brown Colour Trial. A very fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Red- Brown Colour Trial. A very fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SKU: 60467

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Red- Brown Colour Trial. A very fine mounted mint example.

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Red- Brown Colour Trial. A very fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 64566

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Scarlet Colour Trial. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Scarlet Colour Trial. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SKU: 86304

SG. 441 variety 1934 Photogravure 1½d Deep Grey Green Colour Trial. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 441 variety 1934 Photogravure 1½d Deep Grey Green Colour Trial. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 74891

SG. 441 variety 1934 Photogravure 1½d Ultramarine Colour Trial. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 441 variety 1934 Photogravure 1½d Ultramarine Colour Trial. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 74890

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. A mounted mint control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 no dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. A mounted mint control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 no dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SKU: 86513

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. An UNMOUNTED MINT control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. An UNMOUNTED MINT control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SKU: 78378

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. An UNMOUNTED MINT control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 no dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. An UNMOUNTED MINT control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 no dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SKU: 78377

SG. ME2 variety essay for prepaid 1d envelope. Produced by John Dickinson in 1837 for the Treasury Competition. Made with security paper with 10 " SILK " threads running through it. A very fine example of this scarce essay.

SG. ME2 variety essay for prepaid 1d envelope. Produced by John Dickinson in 1837 for the Treasury Competition. Made with security paper with 10 " SILK " threads running through it. A very fine example of this scarce essay.

SKU: 40014

SG. T6s. L212s variety. " NE ". 6d Grey ( Slightly deeper than issued shade ). Plate 1. TELEGRAPH COLOUR TRIAL. A fine IMPERF mounted mint example overprinted SPECIMEN type 11.

SG. T6s. L212s variety. " NE ". 6d Grey ( Slightly deeper than issued shade ). Plate 1. TELEGRAPH COLOUR TRIAL. A fine IMPERF mounted mint example overprinted SPECIMEN type 11.

SKU: 93284

SG 325 variety - ½d Green. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal example of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG 325 variety - ½d Green. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal example of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 72710

SG 325 variety - ½d Green. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal example of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG 325 variety - ½d Green. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal example of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 75132

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