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Auction: 3012 - Great Britain Postal History & Stamps featuring the Motty Weinstein Collection
Lot: 146

1840 TWO PENCE BLUE Plate 2 AA, an enormous example from top-left corner of the sheet, in a wonderful deep full blue shade, on entire letter from Shrewsbury to Ellesmere dated 25 February 1842, tied by black Maltese Cross; refolded and some strengthened splits though in no way detracting. An extraordinary example of stunning apppearance. Exhibition quality. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500

Sold for
£2,700