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Auction: 22023 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5

(x) Great Britain
Postal History
Thurn and Taxis Post, A Rare Trio
1639-42, three entire letters to Antwerp charged at differing rates: 1639 (26 Feb.) from Dover rated "1sch"; 1642 (9 Jan.) entire letter from Dover rated '3' shcelling '18' stuyvers, paying a double rate tariff, two superb red seals on reverse; 1642 (June) from Mattheus Bellerouex in London charged "1sch" and marked "PP". A fine trio

Note: Dover fell to the Roundheads in September 1642.

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Sold for
£1,100

Starting price
£400