Sale #77 worldwide Collections

1840 2d. Mulready Lettersheet. Very fine used example sent from within London, neatly cancelled by a beautifully positioned red maltese cross with a black straight line 'T.P./Piccadilly' handstamp alongside and an octagonal datestamp to reverse for MY.12.1840. Addressed to the printers Spottiswoode's in Fetter Lane the Mulready is unusually endorsed 'Proof' over the word 'Copy' at lower left, although whether this refers to the Mulready or original contents is unknown. Minor peripheral faults and a light overall toning, nevertheless very rare, being one of only two recorded 2d Mulready's used on this date in May. Ex. Grunin & 'Mayflower' . RPSL 1999 photo-certificate attests the mauscript 'Proof' to be contemporary and observes 'Addressed to Printer'. EXHIBITION STANDARD Major Rarity (image available) (Start Price = £6,000.00)