cover 1898 (19 Dec.) envelope addressed to "Lady Bigge, 22 Wilton Place" in London, bearing 1881 1d. tied by very fine strike of the "OSBORNE/I. OF WIGHT" c.d.s., the reverse with intact black wax "HONI SOI QUI MAL Y PENSE" seal; a few negligible perimeter tones and wrinkles but not detracting from the fine appearance. Rare. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1185

1185

cover 1898 (19 Dec.) envelope addressed to "Lady Bigge, 22 Wilton Place" in London, bearing 1881 1d. tied by very fine strike of the "OSBORNE/I. OF WIGHT" c.d.s., the reverse with intact black wax "HONI SOI QUI MAL Y PENSE" seal; a few negligible perimeter tones and wrinkles but not detracting from the fine appearance. Rare. Photo

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cover 1898 (19 Dec.) envelope addressed to "Lady Bigge, 22 Wilton Place" in London, bearing 1881 1d. tied by very fine strike of the "OSBORNE/I. OF WIGHT" c.d.s., the reverse with intact black wax "HONI SOI QUI MAL Y PENSE" seal; a few negligible perimeter tones and wrinkles but not detracting from the fine appearance. Rare. Photo