Lot 38
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on piece LA-LK strip of eleven, LL single (originally adjoining the strip but presumably separated as cover width was insufficient) and plate II, DK, FJ and OK, used together on large part entire front and upper flap, addressed to Aylesbury and showing London 13 May 1840 datestamp, tied by red Crosses, mostly with margins all round but six stamps in the strip clipped or touching on one side and FJ cut-into; the piece backed with card to strengthen internal defects and three stamps defective. Nevertheless an extraordinary item and possibly the largest known franking of the issue. Photo

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on piece LA-LK strip of eleven, LL single (originally adjoining the strip but presumably separated as cover width was insufficient) and plate II, DK, FJ and OK, used together on large part entire front and upper flap, addressed to Aylesbury and showing London 13 May 1840 datestamp, tied by red Crosses, mostly with margins all round but six stamps in the strip clipped or touching on one side and FJ cut-into; the piece backed with card to strengthen internal defects and three stamps defective. Nevertheless an extraordinary item and possibly the largest known franking of the issue. Photo