Lot 2
1840 1d "Houses of Lords" Envelope sent locally within London SGPE6

Great Britain Philatelic Rarities | S24009
Auction: 19 June 2024 at 11:00 BST
£2,760
Description
1840 1d "Houses of Lords" Envelope. Very fine used example of this rare envelope printed in vermillion, sent locally within London and neatly cancelled by a London "PAID" Crowned circle for MR.20.1840. and a boxed datestamp for the following day. Light horizontal archive crease nevertheless a very presentable example of this rare Parliamentary envelope addressed to Famous English naval officer and colonial governor Sir Thomas Cochrane. Spec. PE6.

