Description: Great Britain Scott 6/SG #11, 10p embossed Queen Victoria, cut to shape with vertical crease ending in a tear at top, on 1854 FL to NYC, business correspondence from Wells, Cooke & Potter of Manchester to "A.Bell & Sons, 25 Park Row, New York, America", red "PAID" in arc, "21 cents" credit and two 1854 backstamps, Scott Catalog for stamp on cover $3,000; SG Catalog value £3,250 ($4,290.20 as of 3 Feb 2020) -- see attached scan of page from 2019 Stanley Gibbons catalog. The letter reads, "Gentlemen, ??? we have the pleasure to forward urgently (?) with an order from Mr. Watson. We have not answered the goods as Mr. W informs us you have always an open Policy. If we are not sight (?) on to doing please advise us. Yours truly, Wells, Cooke & Potter" +++++++BUY WITH CONFIDENCEI am a true professional philatelist, doing this for a living since 1995. I have divided collections into auction lots and described auction lots for many major auction houses. In other words, you get what you pay for. SHIPPINGBoth domestic and international is by USPS first class mail. Domestic is with insurance. The shipping charge is $.75 postage + $4.75 USPS insurance + $.95 eBay fees.If you purchase multiple items and you wait for me to send you an invoice then I am pleased to combine shipping. If you do not wait for me to send you an invoice then you will pay more for shipping.
Price: 299.99 USD
Location: Metuchen, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-02-03T15:19:29.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Topic: Historical Figures
Certification: Uncertified
Quality: folded letter
Grade: F (Fine)
Denomination: 10p
Place of Origin: Great Britain