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Auction: 4003 - Stamps & Covers of the World featuring Italy and Italian States
Lot: 1058

Great Britain 1854 Archer perforation 16 1d. plate 98, QH, used together with 1841 2d. plate 4, SJ-SL strip of three, enormous margins (showing portions of four adjoining stamps) on clean entire to Bakewell dated 15 February 1854, tied by fine light strikes of the black London "24" numeral, address panel with fine upright strike of the red London Charing Cross datestamp and with manuscript "Registered"; a few lightly toned perfs. though in absolutely no way detracting from the stunning appearance of this extraordinary combination cover. An exhibition showpiece. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500

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£1,700