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Lot# 1625 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1625 Great Britain

    1840: 2 d. blue, Plate 1, lettered DH, a used example in a bright shade, with large even margins all round, tied to 1840 cover from Beccles to Norwich tied by a neat Maltese Cross in red. Reverse with 'Beccles' circular datestamp in red (July 26) and Norwich arrival (July 27) in black. Fresh and very fine, an exceptional and most attractive cover Gi DS5 = £ 2'500.rnNote: This stamp would have formed a pair with the cover in the next lot.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF