Lot 169
Great Britain, 1840, 1d, Plate 5 to House of Commons Cover, SG #2, CJ, close to clear margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross to 11 Mar 1841 folded env. from Darlington to London (House of Commons), some damage on reverse from seal removal, Fine to Very Fine. To Joseph Pease MP (1799-1872), railway pioneer, known as the 'Father of the Railways'.
Scott #1 $640.
SG £750+.
Estimate $150-200.
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