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Bidboard #
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1936
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Lot #
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279
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Catalogue Value or Estimate:
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$450.00
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Current Bid:
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$220
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Great Britain
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# 1 Mourning Cover
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Attractive usage of a seldom-seen black bordered, Penny Black franked 1840 (dated) Mourning cover. Posted September 1st, 1840 with the stamp tied with Maltese Cross postmark and posted to Rochdale, Lancashire. This folded cover includes the complete 3+ page letter. Penny Black mourning covers are not common. 2023 Scott Classic for #1 on cover is US$850.00 ($1147.50 CDN), without any consideration for it being a Mourning Cover. Estimate =
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