Great Britain and British Commonwealth London Philatelic Exhibition, Baker St., 19th-26th
Sale No: 42
Lot No:304
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Advertising notice for the exhibition, unused 1/2d wrapper with printed heading "PHILATELIC EXHIBITION, 1890", and a postally used 1/2d wrapper with printed heading "London Philatelic Exhibition", three uncommon items. (3).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Sep-26-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 42
Lot No:305
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May 19th "Menu de Dejeuner" card printed by Maclure & Co, containing the menu and wine list, reverse with a list of the London Philatelic Exhibition Committee members including F.A Philbrick, F.K Tapling, E.D Bacon, M.P Castle and J.A Tilleard, the superb coloured front cover "In Celebration of Fifty Years of Postage, 1840 to 1890" bears an unused 1d black (three margins), imperf 1d red, perforated plate 204 1d red, 1d venetian red and a 1d lilac. Tiny corner crease, otherwise superb, a scarce and stunning looking item. Photo on Inside Front Cover. (Image1)