Lot 136
1856 (3 Oct.) Post Office Postal Notice with new 6d Emblems (SG69)

The Phillips Collection of Great Britain | Part III | S24001
Auction: 4 April 2024 at 12:00 BST
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,200
Description
1856 (3 Oct.) Post Office Postal Notice. Attractive circular headed "NEW KIND OF SIXPENNY POSTAGE LABEL" bearing a 6d deep-lilac (SG69, Wmk. Emblems) overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 4, this stamp with wing margin at right. Top left stapled corner clipped. Scarce notice.

