cover MK, large margins, on entire to Basingstoke dated 2 November 1840, very neatly tied by clear strike of the red Cross, the reverse with "WINCHESTER" double-arc datestamp; a clean, uncreased and extremely attractive cover. Exhibition quality. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1300

THE `CAWARDINE' COLLECTION OF GB STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

Spink London

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20 September 2001

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Lot 1384

cover MK, large margins, on entire to Basingstoke dated 2 November 1840, very neatly tied by clear strike of the red Cross, the reverse with ''WINCHESTER'' double-arc datestamp; a clean, uncreased and extremely attractive cover. Exhibition quality. Photo

Price realised

GBP 518

Estimate

GBP 250 - GBP 300

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cover MK, large margins, on entire to Basingstoke dated 2 November 1840, very neatly tied by clear strike of the red Cross, the reverse with "WINCHESTER" double-arc datestamp; a clean, uncreased and extremely attractive cover. Exhibition quality. Photo
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