Lot 301 o
Great Britain, "V R" Official, 1840, Queen Victoria, 1d black, Pos. NJ, cancelled with reduced red Maltese Cross used for obliteration trials, four ample to large margins, tiny surface scuff in margin at top right (not mentioned on clear certificate), Very Fine; with 2002 R.P.S.L. certificate. SG No. V1 £22,500 ($28,350).Scott No. O1 $26,000.
THE MOST FAMOUS OF ALL THE 1D BLACKS AND BY FAR THE RAREST OF USAGES FROM THIS ISSUE. A HIGHLY IMPORTANT PHILATELIC ITEM.
Experimental trial on postmarks and ink were carried out by Rowland Hill after which attempts were made to remove the cancellations by means of chemical agents. A single sheet was cut up and used by hill and only a handful have survived.
Current Opening Bid: $1,600
Lot 302 S
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1885, Queen Victoria, 1s dull green, "Specimen" overprint, large part o.g., well centered & fresh, Very Fine and scarce. SG No. O7.Scott No. O7; S.G. Spec. £1,250 ($1,580) Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
303 
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1885, Queen Victoria, 1s dull green, o.g., h.r., outstanding centering, Extremely Fine and choice. A gorgeous example of this rare Official. SG No. O7 £6,000 ($7,560).Scott No. O7 $6,250.
Current Opening Bid: $850
Lot 304 S
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1890, Queen Victoria, 5s rose, overprinted type 11 "Specimen", o.g., trace of very light hinging, bright fresh color, light wrinkle at bottom left corner, Very Fine and attractive. SG No. O9. S.G. Spec. No. L7(2)t £1,600 ($2,020).Scott No. O8 Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot 305 o
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1890, Queen Victoria, 5s rose, overprinted in blue black, nicely centered with fresh color, neat "Aberdeen SP 20 94" cds, Very Fine and rare; with 2006 Brandon certificate. SG No. O9b £3,200 ($4,030).Scott No. O8 var. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Current Opening Bid: $475
Lot 306 S
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1885, Queen Victoria, 5s rose, bluish paper, type 9 "Specimen" overprint, fresh color, Very Fine and scarce. SG No. O8. S.G. Spec. No. L7(1)s.Scott No. O8a; S.G. Spec. £2,600 ($3,280) Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $575
Lot
307
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1890, Queen Victoria, 5s rose, raised period after "R", part o.g., well centered with fresh color, Extremely Fine. SG No. O9a. S.G. Spec. No. L7t £1,600 ($2,020).Scott No. O8b Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot 308 S
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1890, Queen Victoria, 10s ultramarine, overprinted "Specimen", beautifully centered & vibrant color, Extremely Fine and rare. S.G. Spec. No. L8s £2,500 ($3,150).Scott No. O9 Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $550
Lot
309 ()
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1885, Queen Victoria, 10s cobalt, white paper, cert. states, "regummed" (in our opinion this is o.g. with some disturbance), beautifully centered with bright fresh color, light vert. crease, Extremely Fine appearance; with 2001 R.P.S.L. certificate. SG No. O9cb £22,000 ($27,720).Scott No. O9a $25,000.
A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 10SH QUEEN VICTORIA I.R. OFFICIAL IN THE COBALT SHADE. A MAJOR OFFICIAL RARITY WITH VERY FEW EXAMPLES KNOWN TO EXIST.
Current Opening Bid: $1,500
Lot 310 S
Great Britain, Inland Revenue Official, 1885, Queen Victoria, 10s ultramarine, bluish paper, raised stop after "R", overprinted type 11 "Specimen", o.g., neat hinge remnant, well centered with bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and rare; with 1976 R.P.S.L. certificate. SG No. O9da £27,000 as normal ($34,020). S.G. Spec. No. L8 (1)as.Scott No. O9b var. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Current Opening Bid: $525