Lot 650
Great Britain 1854-57, Small Crown, 1d red-brown, blued paper, perf 16, Die I, (?E), has been cut vertically

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Auction: Day 2
£216
Description
1854-57, Small Crown, 1d red-brown, blued paper, perf 16, Die I, (?E), has been cut vertically and affixed to small part 1d pink postal stationery envelope, cancelled by ‘BATH/JY 25/1855/M’ numeral ‘53’ sideways duplex. Fine and most unusual. BPA Certificate (2023). SG 17
Footnote
Since there was no UK postal rate requiring a ½d stamp in July 1855, the adhesive on this piece is not, philatelic terms, a true 'bisect' - and served to make up 2d postage b

