Great Britain and British Commonwealth ARCHER PERFORATION TRIALS
Sale No: 844
Lot No:1087
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PLATE 97 - MD - ON COVER - 20 Feb. 1854 env. (lightly soiled, corner crease) to Chichester franked with Archer 1d red (pressure bend) cancelled with London numeral, not tied but belongs in our opinion, London & CHICHESTER cds on the back. Embossed part 'HOUSE OF COMMONS' discernible on the flap, and signed 'JAS' at lower left (John Abel Smith, MP). SG £1500. Cross Reference: LONDON POSTAL HISTORY (Image)