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Auction: 25027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2015

(x) Great Britain
Postal History
Admiralty
1801 (6 Nov.) entire printed letter headed "On His Majesty's Service.", footed "Navy Pay-Office.", addressed to "Mrs Margaret Luly at the Sign of the Royal Sovereign, Guernsey, struck with 'apple' type "free" dated 06.11.01; contents explain that Mr. James Luly had requested that no money be paid to Mrs. Luly, signed "J. Bedingfield, Inspector", Luly could challenge this by returning the letter by free mail. Fine and scarce.

provenance:
Wiseman
Jay

Notes: Mail to the Channel Islands from Government Departments was allowed free

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

Estimate
£300 to £400

Starting price
£220