Lot 50069 – 1843 (Nov 28) Wrapper sent within Scotland from Blackshiels with combination franking of 1840 2d blue pl.1 and two 1841 1d red

Lot 50069
Great Britain » 1840 2d Blue (ordered by plate number)
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
5’000 – 6’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description:
1843 (Nov 28) Wrapper sent within Scotland from Blackshiels to Melrose with 1840 2d blue pl.1 and two 1841 1d red (pl.31 & pl.35) tied by black MCs, text inside mentions that bonds were enclosed hence the 4d rate for up to 2oz, minor faults to stamps but all with 4 margins, missing left side flap, a very scarce combination, cert. RPS (1990)Auction
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