cover An extraordinary envelope dated 1 July 1842 from London to Worcester bearing vertically bisected halves of two different stamps, fitted together to give the impression of one single stamp, cancelled and tied by a black Maltese Cross. The cover redirected on arrival and inscribed "try Broadway", the reverse showing London despatch and Broadway arrival backstamps. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo | Christie's

Lot 1497

1497

cover An extraordinary envelope dated 1 July 1842 from London to Worcester bearing vertically bisected halves of two different stamps, fitted together to give the impression of one single stamp, cancelled and tied by a black Maltese Cross. The cover redirected on arrival and inscribed "try Broadway", the reverse showing London despatch and Broadway arrival backstamps. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo

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cover An extraordinary envelope dated 1 July 1842 from London to Worcester bearing vertically bisected halves of two different stamps, fitted together to give the impression of one single stamp, cancelled and tied by a black Maltese Cross. The cover redirected on arrival and inscribed "try Broadway", the reverse showing London despatch and Broadway arrival backstamps. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo