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Lot# 4523 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4523 Great Britain

    1840: 1 d. black, Plate 7, lettered SC, a used example with large margins all round, tied to 1840 local entire letter from Lincoln's Inn Fields to Grays Inn, London by faint "T. P. / High Holborn EC" marking and crisp strike of experimental use of the Maltese Cross in black. Arrival datestamp on reverse (Oct 29) in red. Closed tears in address panel at top but very scarce Gi AS46 = £ 825.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF