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Auction: 5034 - GB Stamps & Postal History featuring Collections of J Carruthers, O O Ffooks and others
Lot: 234

Great Britain Illustrated Envelopes 1828 (11 Dec.) beautiful pink lady´s embossed ´Hunting´ envelope showing border design of a fox hunt and countryside motifs, addressed to "Mrs. Loyd, Seaton Knolls" and showing ink manuscript "1" rate, the reverse with fine Shrewsbury despatch d.s. and red wax seal of the Shropshire Hunt; very fine. A wonderful exhibition showpiece - this is the earliest recorded embossed coloured envelope. Photo Estimate £ 1,500-1,800

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