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Lot# 4547 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4547 Great Britain

    1841: 1 d. red-brown on lightly blued paper, lettered EI, a used example with ample to large margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and at left, used on 1843 entire letter from London to Lancaster tied by bold strike of London "No. 8" in Maltese Cross in black. Despatch datestamp on reverse (Aug 2) in black and Lancaster arrival (Aug 3) struck in blue. Superb and scarce Gi B1uh = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold