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Auction: 5011 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 1091

— 1871 (11 Oct.) long pale blue envelope registered to Whitby, bearing 1864-79 1d. plate 138 single and two pairs (originally forming a block of four), and 1870 1/2d. plate 5, tied by very fine strikes of the very rare circular ´683/E´ trial cancellation of Salisbury, the address panel showing very fine Salisbury c.d.s. and red oval London Registered d.s., purple ink manuscript ´Registered´ adjacent; fine and of stunning appearance. A unique multiple usage of this cancellation and a wonderful exhibition showpiece. Photo Estimate £ 3,500-4,500

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