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Lot# 3424 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 3424 Great Britain

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    1840 (May 6): 1 d. black, plate 1a, lettered RL, a used example on 1840 First Day entire letter from London to Darlington, margins large to just touched, tied by red Maltese Cross with a legible strike of a London despatch cds "MY-6" in red and  a House of Commons red wax seal on the reverse. Exhibits well, rare. Dr.Ez.Diena cert.(1990) Gi AS(2)ta = £ 75'000.rnRemarks: The letter is addressed to railway pioneer Edward Pease (1767-1858), often referrred to as the "father of the railways". He was the main promoter of the Stockton to Darlington Railway, which opened in 1825.rnProvenence Harmer 27. Sep. 1995 lot 465
    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 36,000 CHF