tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 4515 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 4515 Great Britain

    1840: 1 d. black, Plate 2, lettered OK, a used example with clear to large even margins all round, tied to 1840 cover to Holborn, London by crisp red Maltese Cross with 'T. P. / Woolwich' adjacent. Reverse with framed "May 18" arrival in red. A fine and early 'May Date' usage of this Plate on a most attractive cover Gi AS15th = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF