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Lot# 1839 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1839 Great Britain

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    GB / USA 1840: "Congressional Mulready", the 1840 facsimile of the Mulready, imprint of 'W. J. Stone Sc. Wash.tn" at lower left, with additional 'stamp' based on the 1 d. black on front right, stereo A34 letter-sheet. Produced as an Essay for presentation to the US Senate, in conjunction with Daniel Webster's resolution dated June 10, 1840 "relative to a reduction of the postage on letters", originally inscribed "Sen(ate). 1(st). S(ession). 26(th). C(ongress). No. 547" at lower right. Some soiling due to handling at the time and since, but of great scarcity and of wonderful appearance - a tribute to the printer's art. Cert. BPA (2008).
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF