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Bidboard #
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1907
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Lot #
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132
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Catalogue Value or Estimate:
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$650.00
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Current Bid:
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$140
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Great Britain
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# U3
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F/VF used example of the 1840 issue 1 penny black "Mulready" letter sheet, Plate A 244. This is the world's first pre-paid letter sheet. The contents consist of a list of "Claims Paid" by the Atlas Assurance Company (including William IV, the Duke of York, the Duke of Argyll and other British aristocrats/luminaries). A great slice of 19th century British life. 2021 Scott US$500.00=
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