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Auction: 25027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2189

(x) Great Britain
1840 Mulready
One Penny Envelopes
May Dates
A140, 1840 (6 May) from London locally addressed and dated May.6.1840, cancelled by red Maltese Cross, alongside "Rosamond. St.", the reverse with octagonal "pd "06.05.40" datestamps; A little torn on reverse, some staining and soiling, still quite fresh and rare, an attractive first day usage. S.G. Spec. ME2, £18,000. Photo

provenance:
Harmers, October 1976

Literature:
Illustrated in "MAY DATES" page 234

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

Estimate
£2,500 to £3,000

Starting price
£2400