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Auction: 25027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2157

(x) Great Britain
1840 Mulready
John Thompson's Proof Submitted to Henry Cole
John Thompson's proof of stereotype in black on India paper in lettersheet format (c.199x174mm.) with near complete design less the framelines and inscriptions "W. MURLEADY" and "JOHN THOMPSON" which would be added in subsequent proofs and the issued design; one or two tears as to be expected with this delicate paper and some light foxing, otherwise fine and a most important piece for the Mulready and Great Britain collector, believed to be unique. B.P.A. Certificate (2010). Spec. MP3, £25,000

provenance:
Louis Grunin, Spink, April 1998


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

Estimate
£10,000 to £15,000

Starting price
£8000