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  • Lot# : 4038 Great Britain

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    Great Britain. 1875 (June 17): Post Office circular (number 25), "in accordance with the provisions of an International Treaty concluded at Berne on the 9th October last, the whole of the states of Europe, the United States of America and Egypt have formed themselves into a General Postal Union ..." with the new rates to come into force (including the higher rates for mail via France which did not join the GPU until January 1876), manuscript appended "Canada" at base under listing and notification that "Upon Letters being posted unpaid double the rates will be charged on delivery" and on reverse notice of "New Stamp of Two Pence Halfpenny" which may be procured at all Post Offices (the 2½ d. rosy mauve) and the Foreign Post Cards to the value of 1¼ d. Fragile and with faults but a rare and important notice.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF