Great Britain 1854-57 Watermark Small Crown, Perf. 14 1d. red-brown

Great Britain 1854-57 Watermark Small Crown, Perf. 14 1d. red-brown, GI, tied by London Inland cancellation to envelope to Sheffield, dated 18 Oct. 1855; Large Crown, Perf. 14 1d. red-brown, OE, tied by Scottish "131" numeral cancellation to envelope addressed to Hawick with tiny Edinburgh Crown Inspectors mark (Alcock & Holland Fig. 2341) on the front, on reverse Hawick d.s. and orange "posted since 7 last night" of Aug. 5 1856, offered with B.P.A. Certificate (2004); also 1860 entire to Naples franked 1856-58 1d., 1858-76 2d. Plate 8, 1855-57 Large Garter 4d. pair with London District "18" cancellations, transit and arrival datestamps, fine. A scarce 11d. rate cover. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£180

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