Lot 50315 – 1842 (Nov 7) entire letter to Preston, bearing 1840
Lot 50315 – 1842 (Nov 7) entire letter to Preston, bearing 1840
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
Price realised
2’000 GBP
Estimate
2’000 – 2’500 GBP
Auction date
Thu 20 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1842 (Nov 7) entire letter to Preston, bearing 1840 2d. blue pl.1 LJ in combination with 1841 2d blue pl.3 SK, paying the 4d rate up to 2oz, each with good to large margins and cancelled by black Maltese Crosses; a great rarity with this mixed issue franking and an exhibition showpiece; cert. RPS (1978). Auction
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