Downey Head mint and used specialised collection contained i...

Estimate

£4,000 - £5,000

Downey Head mint and used specialised collection contained in 5 volumes in a carton, with most issues and shades represented, with many listed varieties including some positional pieces and larger blocks, including Spec N1(4) ½d bluish green (RPS Cert), N1b ½d  ERROR PERFORATION 14, N2 ½d double perf error, N4 ½d complete bottom two rows without control, N4b ½d no cross on crown (3) and N4c ½d no cross on crown and broken frame (3), N5c ½d wmk reversed (2, 1 unmounted o.g.), N6f ½d imperforate variety (3), N6 ½d block of 108, 1d carmine paper trial on John Dickinson extra superfine very white paper, N8d 1d white spot left of O and dot above T of postage (2), N8f 1d spot on forehead (2), N10d 1d wmk inv and rev unmounted o.g., N11 1d interpanneau block of 10, N11(5) 1d aniline scarlet (4, 2 in interpanneau pair), N11b 1d no cross on crown (3) and N11c 1d no cross on crown with broken frame (4), N11s 1d ‘CANCELLED’ ovpt, N12 1d block of 30 with N12e 1d no cross on crown, N13(3) 1d deep bright scarlet (RPS Cert), N13d 1d wmk sideways, N13e 1d imperforate, also many controls and booklet panes (4), album with covers and postcards. A very well assembled collection for the Downey Head enthusiast. Generally fair to fine condition (hundreds).