1839 - James Chalmers “General Postage one penny Not ex. Half an oz. 1 d.” Essay on laid watermarked paper. In perfect condition, with inverted watermark. Wonderful extraordinary piece and probably unique. Cert R.P.S. (2008). (Image)
Opening GBP 25,000.00
Sold...GBP 25,000.00
Closed..Sep-24-2020, 03:30:00 EST
Sold For 25000
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 33
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1847 - Rowland Hill, handwritten letter with interesting content: "My dear Sir: I have consulted the Officers here and they all perfectly genuine... Among those whom I have consulted is the late Inspector of Franks... himself a large collector of Autographs... At the same time you are quite right as to the state of the Law, and the only explanation that can be given is that the Frank must have been passed by mistake... Faithfully yours. Rowland Hill". (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Sep-24-2020, 03:30:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 34
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1865 - Rowland Hill autograph on a letter from Hampstead (14 February) to Thomas Miles Richardson (Landscape Painter). (Image)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 475.00
Closed..Sep-24-2020, 03:30:00 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 35
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1840 - Uniform Penny Postage - (7 January) postal notice advising of the Uniform Penny Post starting on 10 January. Measuring 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches. Some light faults around the perimeter. (Image)