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Auction: 22016 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 70

Great Britain
Postal Notices
1840 (7 May) "notice to the public/general post office", Sent from W.L. Maberely, secretary to the General Post Office (1836-54), who vigorously opposed Rowland Hill's Penny Postage Scheme, requesting that "In those cases where adhesive stamps are used .... they may be placed on the front of the letter and upon the right hand corner on the uper side...."; some creasing but otherwise exceptionally fine and fresh. A philatelic document of major importance. Specialised PN6, £20,000. Photo

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Sold for
£7,000

Starting price
£8500