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Lot# 1272 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1272 Great Britain

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    1840,1 d. black Mulready envelope, stereo A164, First Day Cover, addressed to St. John's College, Oxford, cancelled by neat red Maltese Cross, the side flap opened for display and showing very fine upright Charing Cross datestamp 6 May 1840 in red; being the first day of issue; minor wear along edges, a rare and appealing first day usage. Gi ME2 = £ 18'000. rnReference: "May Dates: A Survey of Penny Blacks, Twopenny Blues, Mulreadys and Caricatures Used During May 1840", by Mike Jackson, page 245.rnProvenance: Bedford or Hopkins collection, Robson Lowe, London, 15 Dec 1948, lot 77; Ex. G. B. Horton Collection, Robson Lowe, London, 18 May 1965, lot 104; Ex. J. M. Jackson Collection.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF