Great Britain and British Commonwealth 1847-54 Embossed Issues
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 353
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Cat No: 57
1848-54 10d Embossed, cut square with good margins on all sides, used with London District "26" numeral cancel, scarce so fine. S.G. 57, £1,500. Photo on Page 60. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 355
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Belgium. 1854 Entire letter from Liege to New York, the letter headed with five fine engravings of prize medals, privately carried to London where it was posted (Mar 10) franked by 1/- embossed single, pair and strip of three (all cut square, two to four margins) tied by "17" cancels, one pair lifted and hinged in place to show the boxed senders cachet "VIELLE / MONTAGNE" below. A fine embossed issue franking paying the 3oz rate, carried on Cunard steamer "Africa". Photo on Page 56. (Image1)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 356
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1857 (Jan 3) Entire letter from Liverpool to USA "per America via Boston" posted into the Floating Receiving House, franked by five embossed 1/- stamps (corner marginal pair + three singles, all cut square, 3 or 4 margins, two with four large to enormous margins) paying the 2oz 4/- rate + 1/- late fee, each cancelled "466". Backstamped Liverpool F.R.H datestamp, red "20 / CENTS", "PAID" and "BR. PACKET / BOSTON" c.d.s. An unusually fine and attractive embossed issue franking. Photo on Page 56. (Image1)