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Auction: 8038 - Great Britain Stamps & Postal History
Lot: 1123

Great Britain Line Engraved 1840 Mulready One Penny Envelopes A167, addressed to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, unusually without Maltese Cross cancellation but with red London Paid Tombstone datestamp of 5th. Aug. 1841, rated 1/- in red crayon and with Halifax arrival of 31st. Aug. all on front; some staining and stamp selvedge adhering to the reverse, fine. A rare transatlantic envelope. Photo Estimate £ 4,000-5,000

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