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Lot# 1806 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 1806 Great Britain

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    1 d. black, Plate 4, lettered FA, used on 1840 1 d. Mulready envelope (stereo A150), addressed to Miss Carmichael in St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands tied by red Maltese Cross. The adhesive with four margins, the Mulready with some aging and small central file fold and stain from red wax seal. Reverse with (probable) 'Worthing' despatch cds in black and London transit cds (July 15) in red. Despite the minor imperfections a rare and most attractive usage.

    Provenance: Bostock (March 1963), lot 257.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF