26th Oct, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Stamps, Postal History & Postcards
30
Great Britain
1875 2½d rosy mauve watermark anchor (SG.138), plate 3 on blued paper, tied on cover to Constantinople with clear Birmingham duplex, the red 'British Post Office Constantinople' receiving mark (partial) on reverse. A scarce stamp in its own right (cat. £5,750 as off-cover single) and a rarity on cover. Accompanied by 1988 RPS certificate.
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Auction: Stamps, Postal History & Postcards, 26th Oct, 2022
To include excellent classic postmarks of Great Britain with rare Chard town cancel on penny black pair, as well as the same collector’s Chile classics, GB used in Chile and exciting postal history.
Please note: A684 is closed for five days (24-28 October) between Patrick Brompton and Harmby. Diversion signs are in place. Please allow extra time for your journey.
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Tuesday 25 October 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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