Lot
1071 
Great Britain, (Anti-Slavery) Thus Spake Britannia, Empress of the Sea, They Chains Are Broken, Africa, Be Free, John Marshall design (first type and state) on blue cover, franked with 1854, 1d red brown (scissor separated) tied by "Leeds, 22 Jy, 1854" cds and "447" barred oval duplex, reverse with blue "Doncaster, Jy 23, 1854" receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a wonderful example of this rare and beautiful design. SG No. 17 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $2,200