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Auction: 24019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1001

(x) Great Britain
Merchant Mail
Inland
From Ipswich
1592 (3 April) entire letter from Gugliemo Petala "To the Worshipfull Mr. Phillip Corsiny in St. Clements Lane geave this, London", rated by the sender "for post fowre pence". Contents regard cargoes of corn, grain and peas. The only known Corsini postal rate from Ipswich and one of very few from this port. An exceptionally late use of the 4d. rate, the rates changing to 6d. in 1591. Fine and a major rarity. Photo

Notes: The Corsini mansion extended from Gratious Street to St. Clements Lane.

provenance:
Christie's Robson Lowe, 11 October, 1988, Lot 68

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

Sold for
£800

Starting price
£400