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  • Lot# : 3425 Great Britain

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    1840 (May 7): 1 d. black, plate 1a, lettered IJ, a used example on 1840 local cover from Kensington to the Adephi in London, margins ample to large all round, tied by bold strike of red Maltese Cross. "T.P. / KENTISH TOWN" despatch at right and reverse with octagonal framed "PD / MY 7 / 1840" well struck in red on the second day of use. Minor cover faults, otherwise most attractive 2nd day usage. Certificate BPA (2016)  AS(2)tb = £ 7'500.rnProvenence: Robson Lowe 6. May 1964, lot 621.rnCollection 'Durham', Phillips 2. Nov 1994, lot 5.rnCollection J.E. Saffra, Spink 15. May 2014, lot 1020.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF