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Auction: 25027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2213

(x) Great Britain
Postal Notices
1840 (December) No. 21 titled "Instruction To Postmasters, Sub-Deputies, and Receivers" announcing the introduction of Registration - "On and after the 6th January next, a System of Registration will be adopted, which will be applicable to all descriptions of Letters without distinction, whether they Contain Coin or Articles of Value or not.". Folded in a few places though in good overall condition and scarce.

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

Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£650