Lot 916
1840 (10 Nov) large entire addressed "The...
Stamps and Postal History of the World | 5917
Auction: 29 July 2020 at 01:00 BST
Estimate: £800 - £900
Description
1840 (10 Nov) large entire addressed "The Right Honourable/The Earl of Lauderdale" of Dunbar detailing the complete (printed) "Weekly Return by the Steward at Thirlestane Castle" form with detailed accounts by hand for the period 12th-19th October 1840 concerning workers and jobs paid for, amounts received and showing a loss for that period bearing 2d pale blue, Plate 1 (ND), close to large margins, tied by two clear strikes of the red MC cancellation, the reverse with straight-line "LAUDER" handstamp. A fascinating cover from one of Scotland's oldest and finest castles. SG 5
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