An interesting Lincoln focused collection of Postal History Ephemera and Stamps will be of interest to local stamp collectors and Lincoln local historians. The album includes a history of the Post Office in Lincoln, with letters dating from 1741. Other letters are dated 1772, 1774, 1804, 1811, 1813 etc. Stamps include three very good Penny Blacks, a collection of Two Pence Blues, many letters with Penny Reds, Penny Lilacs etc.
Nearly all the stamps are postmarked Lincoln, and include a description of the various Post Marks that were used in Lincoln. Letters include those to the Lord Bishop of Lincoln. This is a very unique collection of stamps and ephemera and viewing is highly recommended.
Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale Sunday 29th September
The Sunday 29th September Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale starts at 9am. Viewing of items is from 7am on Friday 27th September and the morning of the sale. The sale will also be available online for bidding through the Sale Room. Click here to register.
About Unique Auctions
Unique Auctions are one of Lincolnshire’s leading Auction Houses offering a range of regular Antique & Collectors sales. Unique Auctions handle every aspect of probate, house, agricultural, commercial and industrial clearances.
For further information call UK +44 (0) 1522 690444 or visit https://www.unique-auctions.com
We are now accepting all Stamps, Ephemera, Lincoln Local History items, Penny Blacks, Penny Reds, Victorian Stamps, Rare Stamps etc for all future auctions. We also value Stamps, Ephemera, Lincoln Local History items, Penny Blacks, Penny Reds, Victorian Stamps, Rare Stamps etc – please call 01522 690444 for more details.
