Lot 311
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cover O(?) vertically bisected, on entire letter from West Sandwick to Annsbrae, Lerwick, re-addressed on arrival to Cullivoe, Yell, rated "1d" in manuscript, the bisect tied by strike of the black Maltese Cross, the letter dated 28 March 1842 inside; two vertical folds well clear of adhesive. One of the greatest rarities of Great Britain philately and an undoubted exhibition centrepiece. B.P.A. Certificate (1984). Photo
cover O(?) vertically bisected, on entire letter from West Sandwick to Annsbrae, Lerwick, re-addressed on arrival to Cullivoe, Yell, rated "1d" in manuscript, the bisect tied by strike of the black Maltese Cross, the letter dated 28 March 1842 inside; two vertical folds well clear of adhesive. One of the greatest rarities of Great Britain philately and an undoubted exhibition centrepiece. B.P.A. Certificate (1984). Photo

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cover O(?) vertically bisected, on entire letter from West Sandwick to Annsbrae, Lerwick, re-addressed on arrival to Cullivoe, Yell, rated "1d" in manuscript, the bisect tied by strike of the black Maltese Cross, the letter dated 28 March 1842 inside; two vertical folds well clear of adhesive. One of the greatest rarities of Great Britain philately and an undoubted exhibition centrepiece. B.P.A. Certificate (1984). Photo
Further details
Our research indicates that this item has only appeared at public auction once, at Harmers on January 18/19 1965.