Unused

ST HELENA 1864 (UNUSED) SG7b

Stock code: P12314313 | SG number: 7b

£3,000

1864-80 1d lake, wmk CC, type B surcharge (with thick bar 14-14½mm long), IMPERFORATE with mostly very large margins, large part o.g. A very fine example of this rarity. BPA cert (2012)

ST HELENA 1864 (UNUSED) SG8

Stock code: P12307289 | SG number: 8

£140

1864-80 1d lake, wmk CC, perf 12½, type 'C' surcharge, fine large part o.g. Scarce thus.

ST HELENA 1864 (UNUSED) SG8

Stock code: P11209551 | SG number: 8

£50.00

1864-80 1d lake, wmk CC, perf 12½, type 'C' surcharge, nicely centred, fresh and fine unused. (cat £140).

ST HELENA 1864 (UNUSED) SG15

Stock code: P12312384 | SG number: 15

£450

1864-73 4d carmine, wmk CC, perf 12½, type 'B' surcharge with words 19mm long, horizontal pair, large part o.g. Trivial gum tones and perf blemishes but a most attractive and very scarce multiple. Lovely colour. (cat £650+)

ST HELENA 1864 (UNUSED) SG21

Stock code: P11209558 | SG number: 21

£55.00

1864-80 1d lake, wmk CC, perf 14x12½, fresh part o.g. (cat £85).

ST HELENA 1864 (UNUSED) SG27

Stock code: P12312385 | SG number: 27

£120

1864-80 1d lake, wmk CC, perf 14, brilliant o.g. Very fine.

ST HELENA 1864 (UNUSED) SG27

Stock code: P11209563 | SG number: 27

£95.00

1864-80 1d lake, wmk CC, perf 14, large part o.g. One perf faintly toned on reverse, still very fine appearance with brilliant colour. (cat £120).

ST HELENA 1902 (PROOF) SG55,57,59

Stock code: P13405695 | SG number: 55,57,59

£850

1902 (12 Nov) die proof in black on glazed card (60x92mm) of 'Government House' central vignette, with uncleared surround. Prepared for the ½d, 2d and 1s values of the 1903 issue, dated in blue at upper left, and stamped 'BEFORE/HARDENING' at upper right. Very fine.

ST HELENA 1909 (COVER) SG56

Stock code: P12305924 | SG number: 56

£95.00

1909 coloured PPC (Jacob's ladder 700 steps, St. Helena) to London, apparently posted at sea, and cancelled on arrival, franked by 1903 1d black and carmine, cancelled by 'LONDON E.' cds dated 'SP 2 09' with time '6 AM', and with similar earlier cds (3 AM !) alongside. Did the clerk have to ask his supervisor what to do? Most unusual.

ST HELENA 1902 (PROOF) SG56,58,60

Stock code: P13405696 | SG number: 56,58,60

£750

1902 (29 Dec) master die proof in black on glazed card (60x92mm) of 'Wharf' central vignette, prepared for the 1d, 8d and 2s values of the 1903 issue. Dated in blue at upper left, and stamped 'BEFORE/HARDENING' at upper right. Very fine.

ST HELENA 1908 (UNUSED) SG70

Stock code: P13405712 | SG number: 70

£1,000

1908-11 10s green and red/green, block of four, large part o.g. A very scarce multiple of this high value, free of the typical rubbing.

ST HELENA 1912 (PROOF) SG72/81

Stock code: P13405688 | SG number: 72/81

£6,500

1912 (8 Jun)-1913 (6 Mar) frame die proofs of ½d to 3s values in black on glazed card (60x92mm), being a remarkable MATCHING COMPLETE SET OF TEN each individually dated in blue at upper left, and stamped 'BEFORE/HARDENING' at upper right. A spectacular and unique assemblage, documenting the production of the issue. ex 'Mrs B.M. Halford of Moness' (Phillips 25/9/1986, lot 519). [N.B. Individual dates as follows: 8 JUN 12- 1s,2s, 13 JUN 12- ½d, 25 JUN 12- 1d 2½d, 2 JUL 12, 2d, 8d, 6 MAR 13 1½d, 3d, 3s]

ST HELENA 1912 (UNUSED) SG73/9

Stock code: P13403420 | SG number: 73/9

£40.00

1912-16 1d to 1s, seven values, each left or right marginal with plate number '1', brilliant o.g. Odd imperfections (1d and 1½d with slightly irregular margins, minor wrinkles, 8d with thin spot), still most attractive.

ST HELENA 1912 (UNUSED) SG73/9

Stock code: P13403421 | SG number: 73/9

£50.00

1912-16 1d, 2d, 2½d, 8d, 1s, in left (1d, 8d) or right marginal horizontal pairs with plate number '1', brilliant o.g. 1d pair with slight faults in margin, and 8d and 1s pairs with gum creases, still a most attractive group.

ST HELENA 1912 (UNUSED) SG80/1

Stock code: P13403410 | SG number: 80/1

£325

1912-16 2s black and blue/blue, 3s black and violet, in matching lower left corner horizontal pairs with plate number '1', brilliant o.g. Odd gum wrinkles (insignificant on 3s) but lovely appearance and very scarce in this form.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG92/4

Stock code: P12312777 | SG number: 92/4

£195

1922-37 Wmk MCA 4d, 1s6d, 2s6d, in matching upper right corner horizontal pairs (R1/11-12) with plate number '1', fresh o.g. (stamps unmounted). One 2s 6d with corner bend, but a scarce and most attractive trio, with only 168 sheets of the 1s6d and 152 sheets of the 2s6d (both May 1922 printing), while the 4d pair (Dec 1922 printing) demonstrates the removal (permanent !) of the left-hand piece of vignette jubilee line above R1/11.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG93

Stock code: P12312768 | SG number: 93

£160

1922-37 Wmk MCA 1s 6d grey and green/blue-green, lower right corner block of 4 with plate number '1', showing constant 'Break in left vignette frame' on upper right stamp (R4/12), very fine unmounted o.g. A lovely block. Only 168 sheets printed.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG93

Stock code: P12312770 | SG number: 93

£250

1922-37 Wmk MCA 1s6d grey and green/blue-green, May 1922 printing, lower left corner block of 4 with plate number '1', with R5/1 NORMAL (before the development of the 'Cleft rock'), fresh unmounted o.g. Unobtrustive marginal faults (crease at left, small tear at foot) and R5/1 with natural inclusion, still a fine and rare proving multiple. Only 168 sheets printed.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG93

Stock code: P12312771 | SG number: 93

£160

1922-37 Wmk MCA 1s6d grey and green/blue-green, May 1922 printing, lower left corner horizontal pair with plate number '1', with R5/1 NORMAL (before the development of the 'Cleft rock'), fresh unmounted o.g. Couple of trivial surface marks, still a fine and desirable proving piece. Only 168 sheets printed.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG93var

Stock code: P12312764 | SG number: 93var

£75.00

1922-37 Wmk MCA 1s6d grey and green/blue-green, with major 'white' flaw above stern (affecting upper left of flag and sky shading), caused either by an obstruction or the conjunction of a paper fault and the watermark, unmounted o.g. Some gum toning but most unusual.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG94

Stock code: P12312757 | SG number: 94

£375

1922-37 Wmk MCA 2s6d grey and red/yellow, May 1922 printing, lower left corner block of 4 with plate number '1', with R5/1 NORMAL (before the development of the 'Cleft rock'), very fine unmounted o.g. A rare proving multiple, in exceptional condition. Only 152 sheets printed.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG94

Stock code: P12312769 | SG number: 94

£160

1922-37 Wmk MCA 2s6d grey and red/yellow, lower right corner block of 4 with plate number '1', showing constant 'Break in left vignette frame' on upper right stamp (R4/12), fresh unmounted o.g. (lower right stamp with natural inclusion and gum bubbles). A scarce and most attractive positional piece. Only 152 sheets printed.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG95

Stock code: P12312758 | SG number: 95

£275

1922-37 Wmk MCA 5s grey and green/yellow, May 1922 printing, upper right corner block of 4 with plate number '1', showing constant flaw 'Two breaks in lower vignette frame' on R2/12, fresh unmounted o.g. R2/12 with light bend, still a lovely and very scarce positional piece. Only 127 sheets printed.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG95

Stock code: P12312774 | SG number: 95

£450

1922-37 Wmk MCA 5s grey and green/yellow, May 1922 printing, lower left corner horizontal pair with plate number '1', with R5/1 NORMAL (before the development of the 'Cleft rock') but showing prominent doubling of shading lines to right of stern on R5/2, very fine o.g. A rare and desirable proving piece, with the interesting R5/2 variety only known on the 2s6d to 10s values of the May 1922 printing. Only 127 sheets printed.

ST HELENA 1922 (PROOF) SG97/112

Stock code: P13405694 | SG number: 97/112

£1,750

1922 (18 Mar) master die proof in black on glazed card (60x92mm) of central vignette for 1922-37 'Badge' issue. stamped 'BEFORE/HARDENING' at lower left, with manuscript date lower right. A very fine and important proof. Illustrated by Stanton and Thorpe p.7. Ex 'Mrs B.M. Halford of Moness' (Phillips 25/9/1986, lot 528).

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG97fw

Stock code: P12314318 | SG number: 97fw

£325

1922-37 ½d grey and black, Dec 1922 printing, lower marginal from R5/4 on sheet, VARIETY WMK INVERTED, o.g. Slight perf toning on reverse but fine fresh appearance. Possibly four sheet existed, but many were used and lost. (cat £475)

ST HELENA 1922 (PROOF) SG99

Stock code: P13405691 | SG number: 99

£750

1922 undated die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm) of frame for the 1922-37 'Badge' type 1½d. Very fine.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG100/c

Stock code: P12307294 | SG number: 100/c

£130

1922-37 2d grey and slate, horizontal pair from lower left corner of sheet with (partial) plate number '1', left stamp (R5/1) showing 'Cleft rock', very fine o.g. Desirable in this positional form.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG104c

Stock code: P12309018 | SG number: 104c

£175

1922-37 6d grey and bright purple, variety 'Cleft rock' (R5/1), large part o.g. Light bend but fine appearance. 1040 possible, from 1925 printing only (cat £250).

ST HELENA 1922 (PROOF) SG107

Stock code: P13405692 | SG number: 107

£850

1922 (31 Mar) die proof in black on glazed card (60x92mm) of frame for 1922-37 'Badge' issue 1s6d value, stamped 'BEFORE/STRIKING' at lower left, with manuscript date and initials lower right. Very fine, Ex 'Mrs B.M. Halford of Moness' (Phillips 25/9/1986, lot 536).

ST HELENA 1922 (PROOF) SG107

Stock code: P13405693 | SG number: 107

£850

1922 (31 Mar) die proof in black on glazed card (60x92mm) of frame for 1922-37 'Badge' issue 1s6d value, stamped 'AFTER/STRIKING' at lower left, with manuscript date and initials lower right. Very fine, Ex 'Mrs B.M. Halford of Moness' (Phillips 25/9/1986, lot 537).

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG111

Stock code: P12312750 | SG number: 111

£950

1922-37 7s6d grey-brown and yellow-orange, May 1922 (first) printing, upper left corner block of 4 with plate number '1', showing 'comet' flaw on R1/2 (only found on 1922 printings) and R2/1 NORMAL (before the development of the 'Broken mainmast'), o.g. with lovely fresh colours (stamps unmounted). Left pair with light gum creasing (trivial on R2/1) and faint marks in margin, but a rare and splendid proving multiple. Only 108 sheets printed.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG112

Stock code: P12312752 | SG number: 112

£750

1922-37 10s grey and olive-green, lower left corner example (R5/1), from May 1922 printing prior to the development of the 'Cleft rock' variety (which does not exist on this value), very fine o.g. Only 112 sheets printed, and a rarity in this proving positional form.

ST HELENA 1922 (UNUSED) SG113

Stock code: P13405467 | SG number: 113

£850

1922-37 15s grey and purple/blue, fresh large part o.g. Couple of slightly shortish perfs, still an attractive example of this key stamp. (cat £1000)

ST HELENA 1922 (PROOF) SG113

Stock code: P13405690 | SG number: 113

£1,100

1922 (19 Apr) die proof in black on glazed card (60x92mm) of frame for 1922-37 'Badge' issue 15s value, stamped 'BEFORE/STRIKING' at lower left, with manuscript date and initials lower right. Especially desirable as a proof of this key high value. Illustrated by Stanton and Thorpe, p.7.

ST HELENA 1922 (PROOF) SG113

Stock code: P13405689 | SG number: 113

£1,100

1922 (19 Apr) die proof in black on glazed card (60x92mm) of frame for 1922-37 'Badge' issue 15s value, stamped 'AFTER/HARDENING' at lower left, with manuscript date and initials lower right. Especially desirable as a proof of this key high value. Illustrated by Stanton and Thorpe, p.7.

ST HELENA 1935 (UNUSED) SG124f

Stock code: P11204004 | SG number: 124f

£95.00

1935 Silver Jubilee 1½d deep blue and carmine, variety 'Diagonal line by turret' from vignette plate '2A', R10/1-2, fine o.g. Total printing only 1223 sheets, from four vignette plates.

ST HELENA 1935 (UNUSED) SG126h

Stock code: P12310077 | SG number: 126h

£500

1935 Silver Jubilee 6d green and indigo, variety 'Dot by flagstaff' from vignette plate '4', R8/4, fine large part o.g. Total printing only 630 sheets, apparently from six vignette plates.

ST HELENA 1948 (UNUSED) SG143/4

Stock code: P12308525 | SG number: 143/4

£95.00

1948 RSW 3d and 10s, marginal blocks of 4, unmounted o.g.

ST HELENA 1961 (PROOF) SG172

Stock code: P12310081 | SG number: 172

£695

1961 Tristan Relief Fund 2½c + 3d, proof of the 'ST HELENA/TristanRelief/3d+' surcharge in black on wove, lower marginal block of 4 (R4/5 - 5/6), from the original sheet of 50, together with a photocopy of the sheet and BPA Cert (1981). A rare and desirable item.

ST HELENA 1961 (USED) SG172

Stock code: P12309023 | SG number: 172

£600

1961 (12 Oct) 'Tristan Relief' 2½c + 3d black and brown-red, neatly cancelled by 'OC 12 61' cds. Only 527 sold.

ST HELENA 1961 (UNUSED) SG172

Stock code: P12309022 | SG number: 172

£1,250

1961 (12 Oct) 'Tristan Relief' 2½c + 3d black and brown-red, from upper left corner (trimmed margins), unmounted o.g. Minor offsetting from overprint ink as often. Only 527 sold, and most were used. Clear BPA cert (1993). (cat £1500)

ST HELENA 1961 (USED) SG173

Stock code: P12309024 | SG number: 173

£650

1961 (12 Oct) 'Tristan Relief' 5c + 6d black and blue, neatly cancelled by 'OC 12 61' cds. Only 469 sold.

ST HELENA 1961 (UNUSED) SG175

Stock code: P08914302 | SG number: 175

£2,250

1961 (12 Oct) 'Tristan Relief' 10c + 1s black and light brown, very fine unmounted o.g. Printer's mark at top. Only 434 sold, most of which were used.

ST HELENA 1961 (USED) SG176/89

Stock code: P11213650 | SG number: 176/89

£40.00

1961-65 set of 14 to £1, fine used.

ST HELENA 1961 (USED) SG176/89

Stock code: P11213651 | SG number: 176/89

£40.00

1961-65 set of 14 to £1, fine used.

ST HELENA 1968 (ESSAY) SG226/40

Stock code: P11211329 | SG number: 226/40

£1,950

1968 set of 15 to £1, original artist's essays by Sylvia Goaman, designs roughly as adopted, at about twice stamp size (linear), mounted on individual grey art boards (152x124mm). The technique is sepia contact prints (of the outline designs) embellished with water colour washes, and details strengthened or drawn in with pencil or pen. Most attractive, and providing a fascinating insight into the artist's workshop. With issued set for comparison.

ST HELENA 1976 (USED) SG319A/31A

Stock code: P11213654 | SG number: 319A/31A

£20.00

1976-82 set of 13 to £2, fine used,

ST HELENA 1998 (UNUSED) SG766/77

Stock code: P11213670 | SG number: 766/77

£170

1998 Maritime heritage set of 12 to £5, matching left marginal blocks of 4 with '1A' or '1C' (25p, 30p, 50p, 80p, £5), unmounted o.g. One 10p with a few short perfs, still an attractive set of positional multiples.

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