Lot 144
Great Britain SG 8 Spec BS 59xe cover violet cancel

Stamps & Covers Of The World | 5957
Auction: 21 November 2023 at 12:30 GMT
£960
Description
1847 part entire letter, to Shildon, franked by 1d red-brown Plate 69 (CA), touching to large margins (roughly separated by Postal clerk) tied by 1844 type ‘30’ numeral for Bishop Auckland in violet, backstamped by Bishop Auckland mark for NO 24, piece partly separated with sensible hinge reinforcement, an small scissor cut to ‘A’ square, otherwise fine, very scarce. BPA Certificate (2023), SG 8; Spec BS59xe priced at £7000 on cover.

