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Lot 2361 Great Britain 1840 2d blue

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Great Britain. 1840 Two Pence Blue. Plate 1. CG-GH horizontal pair, wonderful clear margins all round, tied by superbly struck Maltese Crosses in red to 1840 (15 May) printed "Post Paid. Norwich Union Fire Insurance Office." envelope sent from Norwich to Fakenham, the reverse with Norwich 15.04.40 d.s. Envelope with some foxing commensurate with age and vertical fold well clear of the adhesives. B.P.A. Certificate (1993). A beautiful pair and usage, and a rare early date. (Estimate £8000 - £10000)

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6500.00 GBP
(app. 7375 EUR, app. 8542 USD)

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