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Lot# 4548 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 4548 Great Britain

    1841: 1 d. red-brown on lightly blued paper, lettered RB, a used example with large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1843 entire letter from London to Edinburgh tied by bold strike of London "No. 5" in Maltese Cross in black. Despatch datestamp on reverse (July 15) in black and Edinburgh arrival (July 17) struck in red. Repaired file fold but scarce Gi B1ue = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold