Auction UPA 96

1d black DH Plate 3, 3 fine to huge margins just shaving bottom, red MX. On entire which is an Auction notice for Farming stock to be sold at Draycott near Sawley, Derby by B Cheatle & Son. (The sheet opens out larger than A3). Sent by the auctioneer with a message to Arnold, Notts. Ashby Del-A-Zouch 21 Sept 1840 in red. Creased & folded with figures written on front (Sale results?) Further research required but a remarkable item of social history. (image available) {C} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £281.60)