Lot 2055
2d blue on blue (SG 5), deep color, sharp impression, full to huge margins, tied "10" on 1857 (26 Mar.) envelope from Wellington to Liverpool (5.6), "p 'Olver Lang'", framed "Liverpool/Ship" datestamp on reverse, rated "8" indicating 8d ship letter charge payable on delivery, very fine, last day cover of the 2d Colonial ship letter rate. Campbell Paterson A2b.
Estimate 500 - 750
INCLUDING DELIVERY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Expertization: signed Holcombe.
From 27 march 1857, complete prepayment was required at 6 pence for a half-ounce letter. this was the total charge.
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