GB 1915 Cover *METROPOLITAN &GCJC RAILWAY* 2d Letter Stamp NEW EARLY DATE R199c
£575.00
GB LONDON November 1915 Cover *METROPOLITAN &GCJC RAILWAY* 2d Letter Stamp NEW EARLY DATE Bexhill-on-Sea R199c
GREAT NEW DISCOVERY from the estate of ROGER de LACY-SPENCER. Note FIRST ISSUE with this new inscription "METROPOLITAN & G.C.J. COMMITTEE" stated by Roger in his 2000 book as issued in 1916. This example well-tied to genuine cover clearly dated NOVEMBER 1915. Quite possibly the EARLIEST KNOWN USAGE. RARE NON-PHILATELIC USAGE to Bexhill-on-Sea. Very Fine for an item of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion.
GREAT NEW DISCOVERY from the estate of ROGER de LACY-SPENCER. Note FIRST ISSUE with this new inscription "METROPOLITAN & G.C.J. COMMITTEE" stated by Roger in his 2000 book as issued in 1916. This example well-tied to genuine cover clearly dated NOVEMBER 1915. Quite possibly the EARLIEST KNOWN USAGE. RARE NON-PHILATELIC USAGE to Bexhill-on-Sea. Very Fine for an item of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion.
In stock
Denomination | 2d |
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Brand | PTS |
Year of Issue | 1911-1920 |
Era | George V (1910-1936) |
Quality | Used |
Currency | Pre-Decimal |
Grade | F/VF (Fine/Very Fine) |
Topic | Trains, Railroads |
Country/Region of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
Cancellation Type | Machine Cancel |
Modified Item | No |
Colour | Green |