Lot 50008 – 1840 1d. Mulready envelope (A174) from London to Truro
Lot 50008 – 1840 1d. Mulready envelope (A174) from London to Truro
Great Britain » 1840 Mulreadys & Caricatures
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
15’000 – 20’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 16 Dec 2021 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1840 1d. Mulready envelope (A174) from London to Truro dated “4 May 1840” two days prior to the first official day of use (May 6), prepaid in cash leaving Britannia left uncancelled the cover showing a red hand struck “1” and London Tombstone; a major exhibition rarity being one of four examples recorded on this date. B.P.A. Certificate (1996)
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