Sale No: 856
Lot No: 1997
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PETER WILLIAMSON DATED "* E.PENNY POST NOT PAID" WITH "g 12" ERROR FOR "Aug 12" IN CENTRE; 11 Aug. 1786 EL from "Drygrange" (near Melrose; taken privately to Edinburgh and posted there) to "Bunkers Hill, Edinr." (a little-known 18th century name for the newly built St. James' Square) with a mainly fine circular Peter Williamson Post "* E. PENNY POST NOT PAID" mark (light fold) on the flap having the rare central Handstruck date but with only "g. 12" instead of "Aug. 12". An unusual and rare variety. [Ex David Brown.] (Image)
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Opening GBP 750.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Mar-07-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
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