Lot 50097 – The Largest Franking of the 4d Courier 1854 (Ap

The Largest Franking of the 4d Courier 1854 (Apr 30) Wrapper from Spring Bay to England with eight 1853 4d Orange plate 1 (strip of four, pair and two singles), worn impression, all at least touched with one particularly badly cut into, paying 2s8d registered Ship Letter rate (carried by P&O “Madras”), cancelled by “56” numerals in manuscript, with “SHIP LETTER / PLYMOUTH” and Hobart ds below, reverse with London, Ashbourne, Maidstone and West Farleigh ds, some cover faults, an attractive and unique multiple franking