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Great Britain SG 172 Cover 1886 illustrated envelope from London to Hull
£650.00
SKU: P267000817
Illustrated Envelopes. 1886 (AU 18) cover to Cottingham, Hull, franked by 1881 1d lilac (die II), tied by 'LONDON / E.C.' Hoster cancel, with printed illustration depicting a gentleman at table taking a nap after a heavy meal and inscribed 'NO MORE AT PRESENT'. Somewhat roughly opened and minor traces of toning otherwise fine and scarce. [N.B. This cover is illustrated on p. 331 of 'British Pictorial Envelopes of the 19th Century' as a suitable endpiece for the book.] - P267000817