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Auction: 11027 - The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps & Covers Part 1
Lot: 1004

Pre-Stamp Essays 1838-39 Mercantile Committee Charles Whiting: Essay for a Post Office Permit with "specimen" above, two examples printed in pale yellowish green and in lilac, each on reverse of a page of the Mercantile report which illustrates some sensible and rather patronising reasons for the penny postage. One sheet with footnote, "Printed by C. Whiting, Beaufort House, Strand, London". Also a small printed notice requesting readers to form a petition to send to members of parliament. Each sheet with special tape affixed at left, otherwise fresh and fine Estimate £ 500-600

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