Postal History

1839, Forerunner England without contents, with the 'FREE STAMP' mark. The letter is addressed to Major Stephens, Salford Baracks in Manchester. This mark was applied to indicate postage-free status. Several types are known, but this one only ran for a cut close period (10.10.1839 and 24.10.1839), without a cross in the cancellation and also the last year before the postage stamp was issued. (Penny Black). Described in The History of the Early Postmarks of the British Isles to 1840 - John Hendy (1905), pages 35-39. Rare, f/to be checked.

Lot number 4219 Quality: ✉

1839, Forerunner England without contents, with the 'FREE STAMP' mark. The letter is addressed to Major Stephens, Salford Baracks in Manchester. This mark was applied to indicate postage-free status. Several types are known, but this one only ran for a cut close period (10.10.1839 and 24.10.1839), without a cross in the cancellation and also the last year before the postage stamp was issued. (Penny Black). Described in The History of the Early Postmarks of the British Isles to 1840 - John Hendy (1905), pages 35-39. Rare, f/to be checked.

Starting price: 20€

Hammer price: 38€
Between 1950 and 1990, hundreds w.o. registered, FDCs, etc., vf/f/to be checked

Lot number 4220 Quality: MIX

Between 1950 and 1990, hundreds w.o. registered, FDCs, etc., vf/f/to be checked

Starting price: 10€

Hammer price: 18€
1987/1991, collection 'The Queen's flight' in album with covers Royal Visit, with many cancellations RAF and signatures (over 50 different ones), vf.

Lot number 4221 Quality: ✉

1987/1991, collection 'The Queen's flight' in album with covers Royal Visit, with many cancellations RAF and signatures (over 50 different ones), vf.

Starting price: 16€

Hammer price: -