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Lot# 5029 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5029 Great Britain

    1841: 1 d. red, black plate 1b, horizontal pair, lettered JK and JL, used on cover from London to Henley-in-Arden dated 13 April 1841, tied by overinked Maltese Cross in black, four good to large margins all round, with "MORE / TO / PAY" in double circle charge mark in black and manuscript "4" alongside, Stratford-upon-Avon transit on reverse dated 14 April 1841, vertical filing crease with slits top and bottom, some soiling, however extremely rare black plate pair on a Postage Due cover, a splendid usage. SG AS7 = £1'300+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF