Lot 50546 – 1892 (Oct 17) hand painted envelope from Birmingham bearing 1d. lilac

Lot 50546 – 1892 (Oct 17) hand painted envelope from Birmingham bearing 1d. lilac

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
380 – 420 GBP
Auction date
Thu 20 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1892 (Oct 17) hand painted envelope from Birmingham to Glasgow, bearing 1881 1d lilac, the stamp placed on reverse (as per written request by the sender) across the flap (not torn) and the front depicting a well executed hand coloured drawing of two well dressed Victorian gentlemen, with an additional piece inside from the same artist; a most attractive cover.

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