cover 1880 (6 Apr.) mourning envelope to Norfolk, bearing 4d. grey-black upper left corner example with full sheet margins, cancelled "F.I." and tied by fine "FALKLAND/ISLANDS" double-ring c.d.s., London and Norwich c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with a few small faults though a remarkable example of this stamp on cover. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1303

BRITISH EMPIRE STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

Spink London

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21 - 22 March 2002

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Lot 1036

cover 1880 (6 Apr.) mourning envelope to Norfolk, bearing 4d. grey-black upper left corner example with full sheet margins, cancelled ''F.I.'' and tied by fine ''FALKLAND/ISLANDS'' double-ring c.d.s., London and Norwich c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with a few small faults though a remarkable example of this stamp on cover. Photo

Price realised

GBP 7,475

Estimate

GBP 5,000 - GBP 6,000

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cover 1880 (6 Apr.) mourning envelope to Norfolk, bearing 4d. grey-black upper left corner example with full sheet margins, cancelled "F.I." and tied by fine "FALKLAND/ISLANDS" double-ring c.d.s., London and Norwich c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with a few small faults though a remarkable example of this stamp on cover. Photo
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