Lot 485
1840 2d Blue: Group of Four covers and one single stamp, All covers bearing 1840 2d blue comprising 1841 folded letter to Beckenham bearing 1840 1d black two singles, one creased, one badly cut-in additionally with 2d, almost four margins, to make an incredibly rare first issue quadruplet rate combination; 1841 part folded cover bearing a single 2d, almost four margins to Uttoxeter, 1841 folded letter to London bearing a pair canceled by five strikes of Maltese Cross in black; a questionable mixed franking with 1841 1d on 1841 Scottish folded letter, single with black town cancellation. Some small faults to be expected, attractive grouping., ex Dillaway.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000
A fascinating lot!.
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| Opening Bid $700 |
