Lot 1
Great Britain, 1841, 1d red brown, right margin single, o.g., wide margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at left, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 3.SG No. 8 £600 ($780).
Realized: $525
Lot 2
Great Britain, 1841, 1d red brown, lettered "PI", full margins except in at right, tied by Number 4 in Maltese Cross on multicolor Valentine entire from London to Fleetwood, Preston, reverse with London "FE - 23, 1844" despatch cds; Valentine from Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood (1801-1866) to his wife back home; cover tear and wear, F.-V.F. and rare Numeral "4" Maltese Cross use. Scott No. 3.SG No. 8; £1,500 ($1,950) Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $180
Lot 3
Great Britain, 1883, Queen Victoria, 2s6d lilac on white paper, Anchor watermark, o.g. (h.r.), nicely centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 96 $625.SG No. 178 £600 ($780).
Realized: $240
Lot 4 o
Great Britain, 1884, Queen Victoria, £1 brown lilac, Imperial Crowns watermark, barred oval duplex cancels, deep color, small natural paper wrinkle at right, otherwise Fine. Scott No. 110.SG No. 185 £3,000 ($3,900).
Realized: $375