Lot 2046
1855, 10d blue (7), top sheet margin single, sharp, highly detailed early impression and exquisite color, large to huge margins all round, precisely tied by perfectly struck target cancellation which leaves profile clear, on 1855 (Jan. 25) neat envelope to Norfolk, England, "Peterboro/C.W." double arc origin datestamp and "Pkt. Letter/Paid/Liverpool" tombstone datestamp of "13 FE G55" in red, backstamped with accompanying c.d.s.; minor edge restoration, wax seal removed from flap, Extremely Fine and a wonderful cover. Unitrade 7.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000
AN EXTRAORDINARY FIRST MONTH USE AND A VERITABLE GEM. IRREFUTABLY AMONG THE FINEST, IF NOT THE FINEST, EXAMPLE OF THIS STAMP ON COVER.
Expertization: 1973 B.P.A. Certificate.
Provenance: Beckeman
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