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Bidboard # 1851
Lot # 145
Catalogue Value or Estimate: $452.25
Price Realized: $60
Great Britain # U3

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=