cover 2d. envelope, a202, used locally in London, addressed to John Forshall, Secretary of the British Museum, cancelled by superb strike of the black London District "70" numeral, dated 4 July 1844; uncreased, wonderfully fresh and quite stunning. Without doubt one of the finest known examples cancelled by a numeral. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1228

1228

cover 2d. envelope, a202, used locally in London, addressed to John Forshall, Secretary of the British Museum, cancelled by superb strike of the black London District "70" numeral, dated 4 July 1844; uncreased, wonderfully fresh and quite stunning. Without doubt one of the finest known examples cancelled by a numeral. Photo

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cover 2d. envelope, a202, used locally in London, addressed to John Forshall, Secretary of the British Museum, cancelled by superb strike of the black London District "70" numeral, dated 4 July 1844; uncreased, wonderfully fresh and quite stunning. Without doubt one of the finest known examples cancelled by a numeral. Photo