4th Mar, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
May 1840, the Mulready penny envelope, three examples: unused in excellent condition, and two used, one very presentable (forme 2) with black MX and fine strike of Stratford-on-Avon cds on reverse, the other with red MX, with faults/heavy folds mostly caused by being affixed to card backing as unusual contemporary method of usage.
Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £140
Auction: Stamps, Postcards & Postal History, 4th Mar, 2022
The Stamps, Postcards & Postal History Sales cover the full spectrum of philatelic collecting, and comprise world accumulations, single country or themed lots, single stamps and sets, and specialised collections that can include errors and varieties. British and overseas postal history memorabilia, from pre-stamp to modern times are included, too.
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