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Lot# 5398 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 5398 Great Britain

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    1840/56: The collection on leaves (22 covers) with 1844 1 d. pink envelopes (3) ex Postal Notice each handstamped large "SPECIMEN" in red, 1855 stamped to order Inland Revenue 1 d. pink envelope with manuscript "Specimen"  (the collector stated that only two other copies are known to him, one in Alan Huggins collection, the other in the G.P.O:archives), Proofs for stamped to order envelopes, further envelopes in differing colours all with "SPECIMEN" overprints in black in varying sizes, together with the 1856 House of Commons report on "Returns relating to Stamped Postage Envelopes". Generally fine, a scarce group (32 items).
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF