Lot 70000 – 1657 (Sep 17) “An act for the selling of the postage of England, Scotland and Ireland” professionally hard bound in book format
Lot 70000 – 1657 (Sep 17) “An act for the selling of the postage of England, Scotland and Ireland” professionally hard bound in book format
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Lot 70000 – 1657 (Sep 17) “An act for the selling of the postage of England, Scotland and Ireland” professionally hard bound in book format
Great Britain » Literature and Philatelic Documents
Price realised
1’500 GBP
Estimate
800 – 1’200 GBP
Auction date
ven. 30 mai 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1657 (Sep 17) “An act for the selling of the postage of England, Scotland and Ireland” professionally hard bound in book format. A great rarity in superb condition.
This was the first act of Parliament that created the setting of the general post office, for the speedy conveying, carrying and re-carrying of letters by post to, and from places within England, Scotland and Ireland.
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