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Lot# 6545 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6545 Great Britain

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    1850, 1 d. red, plate 100, lettered RJ, Archer Perf. 16, used on a House of Commons envelope, London to Nottingham, dated 7 May 1851, tied by London Inland, signed by J.P. Plumptre, MP for Kent (East), the backflap with embossed House of Commons crest, in extraordinarily fine condition, an exceptional use and rare; just 17% of Archer trials, used in the three discrete experiments between 1851-1853, are recorded from the 1851 Parliamentary Session, scarce so fine, a beautiful and important item. Accompanied by a four margin imperf. from the same plate/position. Cert. BPA (1998).  rnReference: “Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stamps” by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, 2022.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF