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Lot# 1626 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1626 Great Britain

    1840: 2 d. blue, Plate 1, lettered CH, a used example in a bright shade, with very large even margins all round, tied to 1840 cover from Beccles to Norwich tied by a neat Maltese Cross in red. Reverse with 'Beccles' despatch datestamp in red (Nov 1) and part Norwich arrival in black. Fresh and very fine, an exceptional and most attractive cover Gi DS5 = £ 2'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Wills, 1989.rnNote: This stamp would have formed a pair with the cover in the previous lot.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF