Lot 1102
Great Britain, 1840, 1d Mulready Envelope, stereo A178, addressed to Durham University, cancelled by red Maltese cross cancel, reverse with matching clear strike of "Liverpool, My 6, 1840" First Day circular date stamp, Very Fine and choice, Stanley Gibbons catalog from £18,000.Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A LOVELY AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ONE PENNY MULREADY ENVELOPE USED ON THE FIRST DAY OF ISSUANCE.
Realized: $4,750