Lot 21
  • 21

1d. Letter Sheet Forme 1 A7 with the Advertisement printed inside, S.G.ME1n,

Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

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the 'JOHN BESEMERES & SONS Light Portable Waterproof Trunks, with compact and peculiar Bedding, &c. for the Overland Journey to India' advertisement printed in black; used from London to Sheffield 1 July 1840, London number '7' in Maltese Cross cancellation, London code 'J' date stamp of despatch on the reverse and Sheffield arrival date stamp the following day. A VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THIS CANCELLATION. (S.G. from £2,750)