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Auction: 22023 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 33

(x) Great Britain
Postal History
1827 (25 Aug.) entire letter from Bray to a Member of Parliament in Downpatrick, sent free, marked "bray/10" and with superb "registered/25 au/1827" circular d.s. in red on reverse. Very fine and rare, opening well for display.

Note: At this date, registration was only operational within Ireland, extending to the rest of Britain in 1841. A registered free franking is most unusual.

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

Estimate
£400 to £500

Starting price
£320