Engraved envelope bearing the first penny stamp
Printmaker:
Thompson, John
Draughtsman:
Mulready, William
Height: 84 mm
Width: 129 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-07) by Holliday, J. R.
Production date: AD 1840
Paper envelope engraved on one side
Support composed of paper
Accession number: P.1332-R
Primary reference Number: 3672
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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