Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 2

1840: 2 d. deep blue, pl. 1, lettered EG, a used example with good margins all round used on 1844 entire letter (contained an affidavit) to London tied by fine strike of "94" Boston numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with London arrival cds (July 4) in red. Two file folds well away from the fine adhesive, a rare and most appealing cover Gi = £ 5'500.rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 13 March 1990, lot 1401.