Lot 793
United States 1852 Cheap inland and Ocean Postage envelope used to UK




Stamps and Covers of the World Including the Hambledon Collection Part III | S26027
Auction: 17 & 18 November 2026, 10:30 GMT
Description
1852 printed ‘We Ask of Congress Cheap Inland and Ocean Postage’ envelope showing fine images of Paddle Steamer and Train, addressed to Rowland Hill, Sect of the Postmaster Genl, straight-line Cl;apton NO blue handstamp, handstamp ‘2’ charge raised and then deleted, two red framed date stamps; some creasing at top and right, a very rare envelope used, albeit in this case used within London.




