Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 4002 - 321.-332. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 4002 Grossbritannien

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    1840: Mulready 1 d. letter-sheet, stereo A251, an unused example opened for display, showing at right, 1 d. black pl. VIII, lettered KE; 2 d. blue, Plate II lettered AK and 1841 1 d. red-brown on blued, black pl. X, lettered GI; all of fresh bright colours, affixed with manuscript "The stamps have a watermark representing the Crown of England" with manuscript below identifying the stamps. Below the 'Postage' panel of the letter-sheet is written "In 1839 the former rates of postage charged for distance were abolished and a rate of four pence for all letters under half an ounce substituted - In 1840 this rate was reduced to one penny which might be paid at the post office or stamped covers used similar to the above specimens - If a letter was not prepaid the receiver was charged double postage" and at right "The faint lines crossing this speciment (the Mulready) are caused by fine filaments of silk or flax woven into the fabric of the paper". Minor paper thin at top well away from the adhesives, otherwise fresh and very fine. A remarkable item, emanating from Rowland Hill's personal papers with notations written by Pearson Hill. An exhibition item of the highest calibre Gi = £ 45'000+ as unused.rnProvenance: Phillips auction, London, 29 March 1990, lot 134.
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 17.000 CHF