Lot 1121
1121
The remainder, comprising 1838 duplicated letters (3) from Henry Cole eliciting signatures or subscriptions; undated printed invitation slip addressed to M.P's, requesting attendance "to advance the progress of the Postage Duties bill"; Mulready proof of the stereotype on India paper (staining); two humourous engraved cards showing ladies attempting to see inside a letter without breaking the seal; Deraedemaeker reprint in blue of Punch's anti-Graham envelope; pen cancelled 1840 2d. blue, Surface-Printed 6d., 10d., 1/-, 2/- and 5/- overprinted "SPECIMEN"; poor to fine

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The remainder, comprising 1838 duplicated letters (3) from Henry Cole eliciting signatures or subscriptions; undated printed invitation slip addressed to M.P's, requesting attendance "to advance the progress of the Postage Duties bill"; Mulready proof of the stereotype on India paper (staining); two humourous engraved cards showing ladies attempting to see inside a letter without breaking the seal; Deraedemaeker reprint in blue of Punch's anti-Graham envelope; pen cancelled 1840 2d. blue, Surface-Printed 6d., 10d., 1/-, 2/- and 5/- overprinted "SPECIMEN"; poor to fine