£220 - £300
BRIGHTON - VERY FINE "Notice" 3d-RATE COVER WITH RARE IMPERF. 1d RED + 2d BLUE FRANKING; Attractive 24 Aug. 1853 complete Notice EL sent from "BRIGHTON" to "LEWES" (v. fine red-brown cds of both on top flap) at the 3d "Notice" rate most unusually franked with fine 4m 1841 2d Blue and fine 4m 1841 1d Red both tied by v. fine small Brighton "132" numerals. Very Rare Franking of Exceptional Quality. [Illustrated in BPPP, p.305; BPA Cert. (1996)] [Ex the famous Christies RL 8 Oct. 1992 'Daisy' auction; lot 624, realised £632 inc. BP.] Cross Reference: SUSSEX, 1841 1d REDS, 1841 2d BLUES, REGISTERED MAIL
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