Auction: 24029 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5102
(x) Great Britain
1840 Mulready
One Penny Envelopes
A176, Forme 4, from London to Wolverhampton, cancelled by red Maltese Cross, sent on 6th. May 1840 and with datestamp on flap; red wax seal on reverse, a couple of repaired tears and soiling on reverse, a scarce usage on the first day of issue. Brandon Certificate (2006)
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Sold for
£3,500
Starting price
£3000