Great Britain, 1840, Mulready Envelope, 1d black (Scott U1), stereo A132, canceled with a black Maltese Cross with a mostly clear Prescot c.d.s., May 27, 1841, at the lower left, to The Strand, London, with just a trace of the red London Chief Office receiver showing on the reverse, since all four corners of the envelope have been clipped; interestingly the letter itself, ordering some print publications, is written on the inside of the envelope in the manner of a letter sheet, Fine, includes a custom Exhibition page. SG ME2; £500 ($650). Scott $525 Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Scott $525 Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Feb-14-2021, 21:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 5139
Lot No: 10433
Symbol: Cat No: ME1
Great Britain, 1840, Mulready Letter Sheet, 1d black (Scott U3), stereo A237, canceled with a red Maltese Cross and postmarked on the reverse with a pretty red Manchester c.d.s., Oct 22, 1840, to Bristol with a weak double strike of an Oct 23 Bristol c.d.s. on the reverse; somewhat heavy vertical file fold and internal damage making letter difficult to read, Fine, includes a custom Exhibition page. SG ME1; £475 ($610). Scott $500 Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Scott $500 Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Feb-14-2021, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5139
Lot No: 10434
Symbol: o
Cat No: 1
Great Britain, 1840, 1d black (Scott 1), position L-B, sharp and fresh, with four full margins and a light red cancel, Very Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate. SG 2. Scott $375 Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)