Lot 24
  • 24

1d. Letter Sheet Forme 2 A17, S.G.ME1,

Estimate
400 - 500 GBP
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Description

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used from Dublin to Hereford 7 August 1861, Dublin duplex cancellation, manuscript '2' indicating postage due, Hereford code 'B' 8 August arrival date stamp on the reverse. A VERY FINE AND UNUSUAL LATE USAGE. (S.G. £950)

Catalogue Note

The Postal Clerk clearly thought the Mulready was no longer valid for postage, though they were not treated as such until 1901