The Mulready Collection

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It has taken nearly two centuries. For collectors to begin fully appreciating the Mulready's historical significance, extraordinary rarity and beauty. In our recent auctions, Mulreadys have proved among the most popular items. Realising prices sometimes four times above our pre-sale estimates. The market is rising fast but remains in its early stages. Offering significant growth potential to you today. The Mulready Collection tells the story of the Penny Black's forgotten cousin in 14 wonderful artefacts. Handpicked for you by our in-house specialists. It comprises: Key to Mulready SG Number References: ME1: 1d letter sheet (printed in black) ME2: 1d envelope (printed in black) ME3: 2d letter sheet (printed in blue) ME4: 2d envelope (printed in blue) This collection traces the Mulready’s entire story. From the printer's working proof. Via an example used before the official day of issue. To the only known hand coloured example sent on the first day of issue. It also includes one of only two recorded Mulreadys uprated to the 6d rate to cover 3oz in weight with four Penny Blacks. Representing one of the greatest rarities of early British postal history. The collection culminates in a remarkable posthumous usage from 1847. Five years after the remaining stocks were supposed to have been destroyed. It also features the rarest village usages and the most unusual postal cancellations. Illustrating the depth and fascination this area of collecting has to offer. Beyond its importance as a museum grade exhibit, the Mulready Collection also provides the ideal foundation upon which an ambitious collector could build. With further development, it has the potential to form the basis of an internationally competitive exhibit. Capable of challenging for a Grand Prix Gold Medal, the highest honour in world philately. A brief history of the Mulready The authorities introduced Mulready stationery letter sheets as part of the British Post Office postal reforms at the same time as the