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GB 1840 SGME2 Cover May 5th use.

Stock Code: G1455466

1840 1d Mulready Envelope Forme 3 Stereo A155. A very fine example of premature use with an excellent Romford cds on reverse for MY.5.1840. Addressed to London with a neat red "PAID" tombstone for the 6th May and a crisp "P.1d" handstamp on the obverse. Lettersheets and Envelopes were put on sale on 1st May and came into official use on the 6th. Examples used prior to that date are of the highest rarity.

£17,500.00

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