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Auction: 12013 - The Collector's Series sale
Lot: 2123

Great Britain 1840 Mulready One Penny Letter Sheets A69, addressed to Wiesbaden, Germany, dated 25 May 1840, red Maltese Cross cancellation with oval "paid/at/huddersfield", variously rated, transit and arrival markings on reverse; very slight scuffs on reverse but otherwise in superb condition, very rare to a foreign destination, particularly during the first month of issue. An exhibition piece. Photo Estimate £ 4,000-5,000

Sold for
£2,800