image

Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 8038 - Great Britain Stamps & Postal History
Lot: 1691

Great Britain Line Engraved Officially Perforated issues 1856-58 Watermark Large Crown, Perforation 16 Paper no longer blued, 2d. Plate 6, AB, tied by London District "18" cancellation to blue entire letter addressed to St. Columb, on reverse small London datestamp of 1 Feb. 1858 (First Day of Issue) and arrival c.d.s. of Feb. 2; fine. A rare First Day Cover. S.G. 36a. Photo Estimate £ 4,000-5,000

Sold for
£3,000