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Lot# 5023 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5023 Great Britain

    1840: 1 d. black, plate 7, lettered HK, used on cover from Sheffield to London, dated 20 August 1840, four good margins, tied by a fine strike of a red Maltese Cross, despatch in red to reverse alongside arrival (Aug 29), horizontal filing crease well clear of adhesive. The contents have been crossed through which shows through but a very attractive stamp on cover AS46 = £825.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF