Great Britain and British Commonwealth UNIFORM 4d POSTAGE PERIOD
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 1096
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SCOTTISH MAIL DURING THE 4d PERIOD; Range with 7 Dec. 1839 EL's to Callander with "DUMFRIES/PENNY POST" and ms. '4' (d) on front or to Ayr rated '4'(d) and with a framed "No.1" Receiving House mark on rear, 14 Dec. 1839 EL to Charlestown and 10 Dec. 1839 EL's to Edinburgh or Liverpool each rated '4'(d) on front, 24 Dec. 1839, 3 Jan. & 5 Jan. 1840 EL's to Edinburgh, Dunfermline and Belfast with fine or v.fine "4" h.s. on front. (8 covers) Cross Reference: SCOTLAND (Image)
Opening GBP 260.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Sep-09-2021, 12:35:43 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 1097
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4d POST PERIOD GROUP; Quartet with 2 Oct. & 14 Dec. 1839 EL Christchurch to Poole, 6 Dec. 1839 EL Southampton to Leeds, 24 Dec. 1839 EL London to Redruth & 5 Jan. 1840 EL Southampton to Brighton all rated '4'(d) on front and 1939 Centenary commemorative env. (5 covers) (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Sep-09-2021, 12:36:12 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 838
Lot No: 1098
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GALWAY VERY RARE DISTINCTIVE HANDSTRUCK "4" USED ON THE PENULTIMATE DAY - 8 Jan. 1840 EL (flap tear that just extends to the front, else fine) to Aberdeen with the very rare and mostly very fine small "4" with confirming GALWAY cds on the flap, plus Dublin and Edinburgh marks on/across the flap. Only a handful are recorded, this example being used on the second last day of the 4d post period; exhibit quality item [Cavendish sold a Dec. 1839 example for £1300+ in 2001].Cross Reference: IRELAND PRE-1922 - POSTAL HISTORY (Image)