GB SG127 5s PLATE 2 Cover Signed WILLIAM GLADSTONE 1882 London RARE/UNIQUE**A4G5
£5,175.00
GB QV High Value SG.127 5s Pale Rose *Plate 2* Cover Signed WILLIAM GLADSTONE London 1882 Tours France EXTREMELY RARE/Unique** A4G5
OUTSTANDING GB HIGH VALUE RARITY not recorded by Brauers, who only notes one other full cover franked with 5s PLATE 2 (Manchester-Montevideo). Note** that cover is franked SG.126 with deep colour, making this PALE ROSE Plate 2 possibly unique on full cover. INCREDIBLY ALSO SIGNED by *WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE* at lower left indicating probable Official or Diplomatic contents. The FORMER PRIME MINISTER was at that time serving as CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER. Some crumpling & creasing from the original heavy enclosures. One crease affects top pf the 5s high value. Nevertheless a FULL INTACT ENVELOPE and UNIQUE COMBINATION FRANKING with 1s Orange-Brown Plate 14 (SG.163). Overall Very Good/Fine for an item of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion. Priced & sold with all faults considered (WAF). FULL OF INTEREST. REMARKABLE GB HIGH VALUE COVER EXHIBITION PIECE
OUTSTANDING GB HIGH VALUE RARITY not recorded by Brauers, who only notes one other full cover franked with 5s PLATE 2 (Manchester-Montevideo). Note** that cover is franked SG.126 with deep colour, making this PALE ROSE Plate 2 possibly unique on full cover. INCREDIBLY ALSO SIGNED by *WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE* at lower left indicating probable Official or Diplomatic contents. The FORMER PRIME MINISTER was at that time serving as CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER. Some crumpling & creasing from the original heavy enclosures. One crease affects top pf the 5s high value. Nevertheless a FULL INTACT ENVELOPE and UNIQUE COMBINATION FRANKING with 1s Orange-Brown Plate 14 (SG.163). Overall Very Good/Fine for an item of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion. Priced & sold with all faults considered (WAF). FULL OF INTEREST. REMARKABLE GB HIGH VALUE COVER EXHIBITION PIECE
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| Grade | VG/F (Very Good/Fine) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Rose |
| Brand | PTS |
| Denomination | £5 |
| Year of Issue | 1881-1890 |
| Number | 1 |
| Quality | Used |
| Printing Method | Surface-Printed Issues |
| Currency | Pre-Decimal |
| Topic | Historical Figures |
| Country/Region of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Monarch/Regent | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Cancellation Type | Duplex |
