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Lot# 1651 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1651 Great Britain

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    1840: 2 d. blue, Plate 1, lettered CH, a used example in a bright shade, with clear to good margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, tied to 1843 entire letter from Greenock to Edinburgh tied by the distinctive Greenock Maltese Cross in black. Reverse with 'Greenock' framed datestamp in red and arrival (Jan 9) also in red. Fresh and very fine, an exceptional usage. Cert. RPSL (1982) Gi DS5va = £ 7'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF