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Auction: 26019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1266

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 4
GH, close to good margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter from the eminent Artist, Augustus Egg (1816-1853) to Manchester, dated 6 Nov. 1840 with framed "princess st" alongside. Interesting contents regarding the painters request to reduce the price of a picture he has for sale, in the "... hope you will stand a better chance of getting rid of it for me". And signed by the artist

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Estimate
£250 to £300

Starting price
£180