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Lot# 3042 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 3042 Great Britain

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    1841: 2 d. blue, pl. 3, lettered JI-JL, a used horizontal strip of four, first stamp imperceptibly touched, three stamps with large margins all round and part sheet margin at right with imprint `the Address and to(wards)`, stamps JI and JL showing the "J" flaw and JJ showing both the "J" flaw and double letter, used on 1850 eight times rate cover from Middleham to London, the contents refer to enclosures, tied by "962" numeral obliterators in black. Middleham despatch cds in blue on reverse (Feb 8) and London arrival (Feb 9) in red. A charming and rare usage Gi E11+ES11h+ES11i = £ 420+ off cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF