cover 1876 (2 Oct.) envelope to England marked "Unpaid" in claret ink and rated "6", showing fine "FALKLAND/ISLANDS" c.d.s. (F.1) and, on reverse, London and Ashford c.d.s.; part flap missing and with light age-spotting on face. Almost certainly sent by the last mailing prior to the introduction of the red frank handstamp. Photo | Christie's

Lot 4

cover 1876 (2 Oct.) envelope to England marked "Unpaid" in claret ink and rated "6", showing fine "FALKLAND/ISLANDS" c.d.s. (F.1) and, on reverse, London and Ashford c.d.s.; part flap missing and with light age-spotting on face. Almost certainly sent by the last mailing prior to the introduction of the red frank handstamp. Photo

Details

cover 1876 (2 Oct.) envelope to England marked "Unpaid" in claret ink and rated "6", showing fine "FALKLAND/ISLANDS" c.d.s. (F.1) and, on reverse, London and Ashford c.d.s.; part flap missing and with light age-spotting on face. Almost certainly sent by the last mailing prior to the introduction of the red frank handstamp. Photo

Provenance

Cecil Neild, 1984