Bidboard #
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1851
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Lot #
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145
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Catalogue Value or Estimate:
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$452.25
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Price Realized:
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$60
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Great Britain
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# U3
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The 1840 issue 1 penny black "Mulready" letter sheet, Plate A 21. Mint and in the usual (folded and slightly tatty) condition. This is the world's first pre-paid letter sheet. The "letter" side of the sheet has numerous paid advertisements printed in blue. The adverts are a great read in themselves and constitute examples of some of the earliest Post Office "admail". Valued as a basic #U3. 2017 Scott US$335.00=
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