A carton of imperf and perf penny reds scattered over 10 volumes sifted from a chaotic accumulation (Lot 1), in need of better presentation, yet with plenty of surprises, with approx. 1,000 imperf examples including vintage plate reconstructions, in stockbooks also often by plate, pockets of unusual groups incl. special Maltese cross postmarks, over 20 from black plates, etc, many four margins occasionally with magnificent examples. The perforate issues from stars onwards just as numerous if not more so, again many laid out by plate number, a large group on piece for postmarks incl. green Kilkenny spoon on 1850s type, 'more to pay', etc, some lovely strikes, the more unusual items including a lucky mis-perf pair (1850s type) on piece showing error of lettering 'R-I' ... Q-(I)' - a distinct 'R' in place of 'P'. From an accumulator with a disregard for presenting the best material to best advantage, the line-engraved specialist will have a field-day exploring this. Highly recommended.