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  • Lot# : 3007 Great Britain

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    1840: Mulready 2 d. blue envelope, stereo a196, a late usage addressed to J. W. Palmer at 281 Strand, struck with LONDON W.C. squared circle datestamp (March 11, 1886) in black and charged "2" to pay as originally unaccepted as believed to be a forgery of the 1840 envelope. Manuscript "Charged in error. The stamp and envelope being genuine. F.H., Postmaster, W.C. District". Reverse with 'London W.C. / S.M.P.' cds's in black (March 11). Fresh and fine, a very scarce and attractive usage.rnrnNote: Joseph William Palmer (1853-1931) was a stamp dealer from the 1870's onwards, and in the Strand from 1882. His offices were famous for the 'Chamber of Philatelic Horrors', an entire room being papered with forgeries.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Daisy', Robson Lowe, London, 8 Oct 1996, lot 68.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF