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IRELAND 1922 (PROOF) SG1

Stock code: P08901856 | SG number: 1

£600

1922 ½d green, type 1 opt in RED, Dollard proof, lower marginal block of 4, brilliant o.g. (three stamps unmounted). Printer's magenta handstamps on reverse as usual. A most attractive and very scarce multiple.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG2a

Stock code: P10103286 | SG number: 2a

£1,100

1922 1d scarlet, opt type 1 by Dollard, block of 4, error 'Opt inverted', unmounted o.g. One stamp with a couple of short perfs but very fresh. Rare multiple. BPA cert (2010).

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG2b

Stock code: P07813408 | SG number: 2b

£350

1922 1d scarlet, type 1 opt by Dollard, error opt double, both inverted, one albino, fine o.g. The albino impression about ½mm above the inked impression. Very scarce.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG10/a

Stock code: P10113078 | SG number: 10/a

£250

1922 1½d red-brown, type 2 opt by Thom, block of 4 showing variety 'PENCF' on lower right stamp (R15/12), fresh o.g. Odd shortish perfs and one normal with a thin spot, still a fine and scarce block. BPA cert (2007). (cat £375).

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG10/a

Stock code: P13403098 | SG number: 10/a

£375

1922 1½d red-brown, type 2 opt by Thom, right marginal block of 6 (2x3), centre right stamp (R15/12) showing variety 'PENCF', very fine o.g. (stamps unmounted). Very scarce.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG12a

Stock code: P11213786 | SG number: 12a

£850

1922 2d orange (die I), type 2 opt by Thom, error opt inverted, block of 4, brilliant o.g. (three stamps unmounted). A rare and spectacular multiple. Ex Marquess of Bute.

IRELAND 1922 (USED) SG17/21

Stock code: P07809182 | SG number: 17/21

£450

1922 2s6d, 5s, 10s, type 3 opt by Dollard, tied to individual registered pieces (from 'Wilson' covers) by matching 'GRANBY ROAD/DUBLIN' cds, dated '6 OC 22'. The 2s6d and 5s pieces with 'Dublin 35' registration label at left. 10s with minor ink marks (apparently from the overprint) in right margin, still a most attractive and scarce set.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG21var

Stock code: P12310669 | SG number: 21var

£325

1922 10s dull grey-blue, type 3 opt by Dollard, upper left corner example (R1/1) showing major re-entry (Hibernian T14a), o.g. Trivial gum wrinkles, still very fine.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG34y

Stock code: P13403099 | SG number: 34y

£180

1922 2d orange, die II, type 2 opt by Thom, variety wmk inverted and reversed, fine unmounted o.g. Very scarce thus.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG44

Stock code: P10111359 | SG number: 44

£225

1922 (Oct-Dec) 2s6d chocolate-brown, type 3 opt by Thom, brilliant large part o.g. Very fine.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG47/51

Stock code: P11213799 | SG number: 47/51

£650

1922 Thom type 4 (wide) opt in blue-black, range of 17 control pieces, mostly corner strips of 3, mounted on 4 pages with Irish overprint plates identified, large part o.g. Comprises ½d x 5 (inclg four blocks of 6), 1d x 5 (inclg two blocks of 6), 1½d x 3 (inclg block of 18), 2d x 2, and 1s x 2 (T22 imperf and perf, the latter not corner but scarce). Odd small faults but a very good lot. Hibernian TC 110/16, 118/20. (Hibernian (2009) cat Eur 980 as control singles, with additional stamps cat SG £397).

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG52/b

Stock code: P11217250 | SG number: 52/b

£80.00

1922-23 ½d green, type 5 opt, right marginal vertical strip of three, the middle stamp (R15/12) showing variety 'Accent inserted by hand', o.g. (variety unmounted). Faintly yellowish gum, still fine appearance. (cat £100+)

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG53/c

Stock code: P11217254 | SG number: 53/c

£275

1922-23 1d scarlet, type 5 opt by Thom, right marginal vertical strip of 3, middle stamp (R15/12) showing variety 'Accent and 't' inserted by hand', very fine unmounted o.g.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG57/a

Stock code: P11217255 | SG number: 57/a

£325

1922-23 3d bluish violet, type 5 opt, right marginal vertical pair with upper stamp (R15/12) showing variety 'No accent', brilliant unmounted o.g. Slight marginal separation but very scarce unmounted.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG60y

Stock code: P11217259 | SG number: 60y

£85.00

1922-23 6d reddish purple, type 5 opt by Thom, variety wmk inverted and reversed, brilliant unmounted o.g. Odd shortish perfs at foot barely detract.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG60y

Stock code: P13403100 | SG number: 60y

£95.00

1922-23 6d reddish-purple, type 5 opt by Thom, variety wmk inverted and reversed, brilliant unmounted o.g. Scarce thus.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG63/b

Stock code: P11213794 | SG number: 63/b

£700

1922-23 1s bistre-brown, type 5 opt by Thom, right marginal block of 4 showing variety 'Accent inserted by hand' on lower right stamp (R15/12), fresh o.g. (variety unmounted). Folded marginal perfs (causing minor separation) but fine and very scarce. Only 489 possible.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG70/a

Stock code: P11215829 | SG number: 70/a

£85.00

1922-23 Harrison opt 2d orange (die II), vertical coil strip of 6, third stamp showing variety 'Long '1' in 1922', unmounted o.g.

IRELAND 1922 (UNUSED) SG75w

Stock code: P08913777 | SG number: 75w

£225

1922-34 2½d red-brown, wmk 10, variety wmk INVERTED, block of 4, fine o.g. (lower pair unmounted). A scarce multiple.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG83/5

Stock code: P11217262 | SG number: 83/5

£1,100

1925-28 2s6d, 5s, 10s, type 11 (narrow date) opt, blocks of 4, o.g. ((2s6d and 10s unmounted). Odd slightly shortish perfs but a most attractive set, very fresh and well-centred.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG85a

Stock code: P11213791 | SG number: 85a

£2,250

1925-28 10s dull grey-blue, well-centred block of 4 from the composite setting comprising two vertical pairs with wide and narrow dates se-tenant, fine o.g. (lower pair unmounted). The lower right stamp shows accent virtually mssing. Rare.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG86/a

Stock code: P07813508 | SG number: 86/a

£425

1925-28 2s6d chocolate-brown, type 5 opt in black, lower left corner block of 4 showing variety 'Circumflex accent' on R9/2, brilliant o.g. (lower pair unmounted). A very scarce positional piece.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG86/a

Stock code: P11217264 | SG number: 86/a

£350

1925-28 2s6d chocolate-brown, type 5 opt in black, lower marginal vertical pair with part centre-guide showing variety 'Circumflex accent' on upper stamp (R9/2), unmounted o.g. Very scarce in this positional form and condition.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG86/b

Stock code: P07813509 | SG number: 86/b

£495

1925-28 2s6d chocolate-brown (very deep shade), type 5 opt in black, vertical pair from foot of sheet with part centre guide, showing variety 'No accent' on upper stamp (R9/2), brilliant o.g. Very scarce, and exceptionally fresh.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG86/b

Stock code: P11213798 | SG number: 86/b

£750

1925-28 2s6d chocolate-brown, type 5 (wide date) opt in black, block of 8 (4x2), being the bottom two rows of the sheet with full margins, showing variety 'No accent over A' on R9/2, brilliant o.g. (six stamps unmounted, inclg the variety). Some gum creasing but an exceptional positional multiple, wonderfully fresh, with the variety superb.

IRELAND 1925 (USED) SG86/c

Stock code: P10112017 | SG number: 86/c

£600

1925-28 2s6d chocolate-brown, type 5 opt in black, vertical pair, the lower stamp variety 'Flat accent on A' (R9/2), neatly cancelled by two very fine strikes of 'BALLAGHABERREEN/Co. ROSCOMMON' cds, dated '17 OC 29'. Upper stamp with slight fault at right but the variety very fine. Very scarce.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG87/a

Stock code: P07813512 | SG number: 87/a

£495

1925-28 5s rose-red, type 5 opt in black, vertical pair from foot of sheet with part centre guide, showing variety 'Circumflex accent' on upper stamp (R9/2), brilliant o.g. Scarce, and wonderfully fresh.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG87/a

Stock code: P11213792 | SG number: 87/a

£650

1925-28 5s rose-red, type 5 opt in black, lower left corner block of 6 (2x3) showing variety 'Circumflex accent' on R9/2, unmounted o.g. Some light gum toning, still fresh appearance and a splendid positional piece, also showing 'flat base to 9' on R8/1. Very scarce in this form. (cat £825++)

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SG87a

Stock code: P12310956 | SG number: 87a

£225

1925-28 5s rose-carmine, type 5 (wide date) opt in black, variety 'Circumflex accent over A' (R9/2), large part o.g. Light creasing but very fresh and well-centred. Scarce. (cat £425).

IRELAND 1935 (UNUSED) SG99a

Stock code: P09012012 | SG number: 99a

£300

1935 2s6d chocolate, Waterlow re-engraved printing, variety 'Flat accent on a' (R9/2), well-centred, very fine o.g. Scarce.

IRELAND 1937 (UNUSED) SG104

Stock code: P09012076 | SG number: 104

£65.00

1937 10s deep blue, wmk 10, brilliant large part o.g. Typical centring, but fresher than usually found.

IRELAND 1940 (UNUSED) SG122

Stock code: P07800202 | SG number: 122

£225

1940-68 1s light blue, wmk 22, block of 4, unmounted o.g.

IRELAND 1953 (UNUSED) SG156/7

Stock code: P09009158 | SG number: 156/7

£45.00

1953 Emmet pair, unmounted o.g.

IRELAND 1953 (UNUSED) SG156/7

Stock code: P09009159 | SG number: 156/7

£45.00

1953 Emmet pair, unmounted o.g.

IRELAND 1957 (UNUSED) SG168/9

Stock code: P08908192 | SG number: 168/9

£95.00

1957 Admiral Brown 3d and 1s3d, blocks of 4, unmounted o.g.

IRELAND 1957 (UNUSED) SG168/9

Stock code: P08914187 | SG number: 168/9

£95.00

1957 Brown 3d and 1s3d, matching blocks of 4 with interpane margins above, unmounted o.g. Folded horizontal perfs.

IRELAND 1991 (UNUSED) SG804/5

Stock code: P11215824 | SG number: 804/5

£25.00

1991 Europe in space 32p and 44p, each in a sheetlet of 10 (2x5) with decorative borders, unmounted o.g.

IRELAND 1922 (ESSAY) SG.

Stock code: P08907648 | SG number: .

£900

1922 Pictorial Printing Machine Co. 1d essay, in pale turquoise on thin card, imperforate horizontal strip of 5 from top of sheet with full margins. A rare and attractive item. 'MW E106a'.

IRELAND 1925 (UNUSED) SGD3w

Stock code: P11213789 | SG number: D3w

£350

Postage Due. 1925 2d deep green, wmk 10, right marginal block of 4, variety wmk inverted, fine o.g. (one stamp unmounted). Scarce.

IRELAND (DUES-M) SGD14a

Stock code: P09012015 | SG number: D14a

£75.00

Postage Due. 1s apple-green, right marginal, wmk sideways, unmounted o.g. Scarce.

IRELAND (DUES-M) SGD14a

Stock code: P09012016 | SG number: D14a

£75.00

Postage Due. 1s apple-green, wmk sideways, lower right corner example, unmounted o.g. Scarce.

IRELAND 1992 (MS-M) SGMS836a

Stock code: P11203288 | SG number: MS836a

£170

1992 Olympics miniature sheet, additionally opt 'World Columbian Stamp Expo '92', variety CHALK-SURFACED PAPER, unmounted o.g. Very scarce. [N.B. the chalk-surfaced variant only exists with the additional opt.]

IRELAND 1946 (BOOKLET) SGSB6

Stock code: P13405422 | SG number: SB6

£1,200

1946 2s booklet, black on buff cover, edition 28-46 with 1940-68 ½d x 12, 1d x 6 and 2d x 6 in panes of 6. Very fine and extremely scarce.

IRELAND 1946 (BOOKLET) SGSB7

Stock code: P13405423 | SG number: SB7

£600

1946 2s booklet, black on buff cover, edition 29-46 with 1940-68 ½d x 12, 1d x 6 and 2d x 6 in panes of 6. Very fine and extremely scarce.

IRELAND 1948 (BOOKLET) SGSB8

Stock code: P13405424 | SG number: SB8

£275

1948-50 2s6d booklet, black on buff cover, edition 33-50 with 1940-68 1d x 12, 2½d x 6 and 1944 ½d x 6 in panes of 6, Very fresh condition, and all panes with wmk inverted or to right (½d). Scarce.

IRELAND 1951 (BOOKLET) SGSB9

Stock code: P11213354 | SG number: SB9

£110

1951-53 2s6d booklet, black on buff cover (edition 36-53), containing panes of 6, INVERTED WMK 1d x2 (SG112aw) and 2½d (SG115w), and upright wmk ½d (SG133). ½d with slightly trimmed perfs but actually far above average. (1d and 2½d with inverted wmk cat £144 as singles).