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Auction: 21045 - The Alan Holyoake Grand Prix Collection of British and International Registered Mail
Lot: 121

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1853 (17 Mar.) commercial entire to Oporto, Portugal "Via Southampton" and "p Steamer" with manuscript "Registered Letter" bearing 1847-54 1/- Embossed strip of four (fair margins) which has been applied over the edge of the cover with two stamps on the reverse (which also cover the edge of the flap and have been split on opening) cancelled by London District "51" numerals (registration clerk, New Southgate) with London tombstone despatch datestamp at right. A striking cover. R.P.S. Certificate (2007)

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£2,500 to £3,000

Starting price
£2200