REMARKABLE 10 JAN. 1840 NEW 1d RATE FIRST DAY COVER; 10 Jan....

Hammer

£1,500

REMARKABLE 10 JAN. 1840 NEW 1d RATE FIRST DAY COVER; 10 Jan. 1840 EL (few minor faults; ref. instructions relating to the introduction of Uniform 1d Post) endorsed 'Admiralty' and initialled at lower left to Colonel George Jones (commenced as a 2nd Lieutenant, rising to General), Commandant of the Royal Marines in Portsmouth with a clear 90% "[CROWN] PAID "10 JAN 10/1840" d.s. on front, the first day of 1d postage. Two examples recorded and a doubly important exhibition item with direct relevant content. Illustrated in The Royal Marines at page 35. Cross Reference: UNIFORM 1d POSTAGE PERIOD, MILITARY - CAMPS, ETC. IN G.B.