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  • Lot# : 3009 Great Britain

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    1840: 1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered SG, a fine four margined example tied by red Maltese Cross to 1840 Nichol's "Montrose High Street" illustrated envelope, addressed to London with reverse showing all four illustrations on the flap panels (rare thus) and Laurencekirk despatch datestamp (Aug 18), Edinburgh transit and London arrival (Aug 19). File fold at top touches the adhesive which has a scuff at base but a spectacular and cover of great rarity. Cert. BPA (2019).
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF