Great Britain Postal History Express Mail c.1912 long KEVII 1d. red

(x) Great Britain Postal History Express Mail c.1912 long KEVII 1d. red stationery envelope addressed to The Shirehouse, Norwich, sent registered, bearing South Eastern & Chatham Railway 2d., and Great Eastern Railway 2d. affixed atop, endorsed in various hands "Express Delivery", "Charges Due incurred in London: Booking fee 2d., Waiting fee 2d., Express fee 3d. / 7d.", "Collect 7d. from addressee", also endorsed "1/- to pay" and struck with double ring "express." alongside "m-no 72/express./To be handed to/post office messenger at Cannon St. [crossed out] Station" label with same but "Norwich". Some overall foxing and small paper loss to one label; an impressive and rare cover. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate:$533.12

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