GB MULREADY PROOF Presented May 1840 Personal ROWLAND HILL Autograph Letter rx15
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EXHIBITION QUALITY. A REMARKABLE INTACT ORIGINAL GROUP of three related items. [ONE] a Mulready Proof in unusually fine clean condition of the original un-denominated die. Full size on India Paper and folded to cover size. Free from usual foxing. A couple of tiny pinholes mentioned for accuracy. [TWO] a personal letter ALS of ROWLAND HILL to George Brightman Junior (1810-65 son of the Governor of Nova Scotia). Clearly signed "Rowland Hill" and dated May 29th 1840 "enclosing a Proof Impression of the Stamped Cover". [THREE] a folded wrapper annotated "Proof of original penny stamped envelope given me by Sir R Hill" presumably in the hand of Brightman. AN OUTSTANDING GROUP from the BIRTH of PHILATELY & classic early Postal Stationery. All three Very Fine for items of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion. VERY RARE EXHIBITION READY GROUP.
| Modified Item | No |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Country/Region of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Currency | Pre-Decimal |
| Topic | Historical Figures |
| Year of Issue | Up to 1840 |
| Quality | Mint No Gum/MNG |
| Brand | PTS |
| Cancellation Type | None |
| Grade | VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine) |
| Denomination | 1d |
| Era | Victoria (1837-1901) |
