Belgium: cross-channel mail and postal history collection 17...

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£480

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Belgium: cross-channel mail and postal history collection 1731 to 1946, in black folder, 70+ sleeves. Antwerp-Exeter entire 1731, Bishop mark cover Ostend to Margate and Spa to London 1786 and 1790 respectively, over 30 pre-stamp covers including 'Ship Letter' 'Apres le Depart' 'Allemagne German Chemin de Fer' (1846), early stamp issue covers through to 1946 centenary of Ostend-Dover mailboat service covers and stamp issue varieties (mint and used), GB QV Line engraved and and surface printed cards included. 

From the collection of Tom Pring, a highly respected member of the Belgian Study Circle and the author of two works on Belgian issues, ‘Fine Barbe Varieties’ (2009) and ‘1893 Armoires du Royaume’ (2015). Pring was half-way through a work on the Ostend-Dover Route, which he was sadly unable to complete.

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Auction Date:
6th Jun 23 at 10am BST

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