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Lot# 6505 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6505 Great Britain

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    1840, 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered AD-AE, horizontal pair, used on cover, from Manchester to Edinburgh, dated 1 Feb 1841, cut into along base and small part of right side, showing an unusual partial separation between stamps, the top and bottom intact, illustrating the use of a blade or razor prior to sale, cover reduced with a vertical filing crease centrally not affecting adhesives, some soiling, however a scarce early example, especially being 1840 2 d. blue issue. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF