GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1p
Black, Mulready Letter Sheet (SG ME1). A16 (Form 2), red Maltese Cross
cancel, addressed to Old Rain, North Britain, "B My-6, 1840" and red
"May + 8 M 1840" circular datestamps, ms. "6th May 1840 W.S. Davidson,
Esq. London" on top backflap, two vertical fild foldsVERY FINE AND RARE FIRST DAY USE OF THE MULREADY LETTERSHEET ON MAY 6, 1840.
Stanley Gibbons value £2,500 (Image)
HONG KONG, 1879, 3c on 5c on
18c Lilac (35C, SG P3). Centered to left, affixed to post card as
issued, bright and fresh colors, "Via Brindisi & London" crossed out as
usual, stamp subtly "tied" by trace of fingerprint at topVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS HONG KONG RARITY.
This stamp was only sold to the public on the postal card. It is extremely rare. This is the only item removed from an old-time postal card collection, which is offered in this sale as lot 2574. (Image)