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Auction: 23015 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 8

Great Britain
Postal History
1840 (April) Postal Notice headed "to all post masters." issued at the General Post Office, Edinburgh, bearing 1d. black, Plate 1a, OL-PL vertical pair, the notice advising of the imminent despatch of the new postage stamps and stationery envelopes; some minor foxing to edges, horizontal central fold, reinforced on the reverse and in fine condition when compared with other example. A major rarity and among the most important pieces of Great Britain philately, heralding the birth of modern postage.

provenance:

The Marcus Samuel Collection, retained by the family and not featured in his original 2003 Spink Auction. Offered here by order of the family.

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Sold for
£35,000

Starting price
£30000