cover 1801 (18 June) entire to London, showing fine light strike of the fancy blue circular "BECKNOCK/L", red Inspector's Crown handstamp alongside approving manuscript rate charges from "9" to "1/6sh"; filing fold well clear of markings and minor perimeter strengthening but still fine and most attractive. The item is accompanied by some interesting information on the marking and Thomas Longfellow (to whom the "L", in the centre of the marking, pertains). Photo | Christie's

Lot 1322

1322

cover 1801 (18 June) entire to London, showing fine light strike of the fancy blue circular "BECKNOCK/L", red Inspector's Crown handstamp alongside approving manuscript rate charges from "9" to "1/6sh"; filing fold well clear of markings and minor perimeter strengthening but still fine and most attractive. The item is accompanied by some interesting information on the marking and Thomas Longfellow (to whom the "L", in the centre of the marking, pertains). Photo

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cover 1801 (18 June) entire to London, showing fine light strike of the fancy blue circular "BECKNOCK/L", red Inspector's Crown handstamp alongside approving manuscript rate charges from "9" to "1/6sh"; filing fold well clear of markings and minor perimeter strengthening but still fine and most attractive. The item is accompanied by some interesting information on the marking and Thomas Longfellow (to whom the "L", in the centre of the marking, pertains). Photo