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Lot# 4541 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 4541 Great Britain

    1841: 2 d. blue on blued paper, pl. 4, lettered PC and RC-RD, a used single example and a horizontal pair both with good margins all round, used on sextuple rate 1850 registered cover from Penrith to Kendal tied by bold "606" numeral obliterators in black. Manuscript "Registered" and "6" in red ink denoting the registration fee was paid in cash alongside PENRITH despatch cds (May 31) in blue. Reverse with Kendal arrival cds (June 1) in blue. A charming and scarce usage Gi ES14 = £ 350+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF