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Lot 648, Great Britain 1840 May 6 stampless folded letter, rated “1” and endorsed “Paid”

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Front from Lot 648, Great Britain 1840 May 6 stampless folded letter, rated "1" and endorsed "Paid"Lot 648 Great Britain 1840 (May 6), Day of Issue of the Penny Black, stampless folded letter, with contents, rated “1” and endorsed “Paid”, neatly struck boxed ARBROATH marking dated MAY 6, to Edinburgh, with next-day receiver struck on front, a rare and exceptional quality cover, a lovely introductory item to a Great Britain collection. Estimate C$1,000.
Back from Lot 648, Great Britain 1840 May 6 stampless folded letter, rated