{"title":"The Mulready Collection","description":"\u003cp data-block-id=\"5639dad8-7c7f-4e0a-8496-beb9dbf1f7de\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/1d-Mulready_525664ab-4fbd-4fc2-a5c1-3333cbf64e94.jpg?v=1781615863\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"5639dad8-7c7f-4e0a-8496-beb9dbf1f7de\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt has taken nearly two centuries. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"d32dc803-5bf3-46cf-927a-15d3e5b4c21a\"\u003eFor collectors to begin fully appreciating the Mulready's historical significance, extraordinary rarity and beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"2e5c1727-4ab6-4a90-a715-3b88cba21d7a\"\u003eIn our recent auctions, Mulreadys have proved among the most popular items. Realising prices sometimes four times above our pre-sale estimates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"6e250f82-c4bf-4ad9-8ed1-b2feb37a83a9\"\u003eThe market is rising fast but remains in its early stages. Offering significant growth potential to you today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-block-id=\"3868cf55-8eed-4fa1-84c2-ecc370f56b08\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mulready Collection tells the story of the Penny Black's forgotten cousin in 14 wonderful artefacts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"8d817b23-c91d-4332-bd09-bb2706d8abf9\"\u003eHandpicked for you by our in-house specialists. It comprises:  \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/Screenshot_2026-06-16_140610.png?v=1781615213\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey to Mulready SG Number References:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eME1: 1d letter sheet (printed in black) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eME2: 1d envelope (printed in black) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eME3: 2d letter sheet (printed in blue) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eME4: 2d envelope (printed in blue)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-block-id=\"a2e32f4f-4e66-4e81-8e13-8071cef06ed1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collection traces the Mulready’s entire story. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"a2e32f4f-4e66-4e81-8e13-8071cef06ed1\"\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"8dfa8fa3-1186-4210-8dd1-51966b10dc4a\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"3f686013-4bd8-4b72-98df-ef642899f91a\"\u003eThe collection culminates in a remarkable posthumous usage from 1847. Five years after the remaining stocks were supposed to have been destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"a113d1b4-c137-48c9-8181-04a93fdde316\"\u003eIt also features the rarest village usages and the most unusual postal cancellations. Illustrating the depth and fascination this area of collecting has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"4b38ca94-f382-4cec-8a54-3f68d8b4a0c2\"\u003eBeyond its importance as a museum grade exhibit, the Mulready Collection also provides the ideal foundation upon which an ambitious collector could build. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"045cdfaf-df06-4f81-9efc-317822fd9720\"\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-block-id=\"86633af3-92c7-44bf-ad8b-4dc5b8443497\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA brief history of the Mulready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"3fa7dd4e-a780-429d-90d2-08c1f41ac51b\"\u003eThe authorities introduced Mulready stationery letter sheets as part of the British Post Office postal reforms at the same time as the Penny Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"6c5201bb-372f-40da-841c-e4da131eeedb\"\u003eDesigned by Irish artist William Mulready, they went on sale on 1 May 1840 and were valid for use from 6 May 1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"8a11ba20-2c11-40fd-b689-20b5bc1c58dd\"\u003eThe social reformer, Sir Rowland Hill, was the driver of the reforms: a postal system based on the concept of prepaid postage with a uniform Penny Post. Hill expected the Mulready stationery to be more popular than postage stamps…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"abe8e787-1ee8-4f59-9e0e-16bb56538edc\"\u003eBut within two months, the authorities scrapped the Mulready stationery. With the Penny Black already the clear winner with the public. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"205e224b-f7bc-4f22-a61c-d61bc575ab07\"\u003eRowland Hill said at the time, “I fear we shall have to substitute some other stamp for that design by Mulready... the public have shown their disregard and even distaste for beauty.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-block-id=\"72bc3bcd-d5c4-43c9-b33c-2e8676239d08\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"dea27de0-75ca-4921-8cd4-2e43af40253e\"\u003eMulready’s design was a romantic conception of the worldwide benefits that cheap postage would bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"99cca6d3-88bb-41b4-b843-afa16c69a887\"\u003eThe design features Britannia, with a shield depicting the Union Flag and the British Lion at her feet. She presides over the ocean and despatching a winged messenger to each of the four points of the compass. Below the messengers are sailing ships on the left, and on the right a Laplander on a sleigh drawn by a reindeer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"7422b4bb-d9d1-4aca-b8a7-0106c8063d44\"\u003eTo the left are oriental groups: Chinese with pigtails, laden camels, elephants, a letter writer, and a child reading bad news to a bedridden parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"46168948-c470-4625-b8a1-29d42d26e794\"\u003eTo the right are a group probably representing William Penn negotiating with Native Americans. Also here are women and children under a palm tree, a planter supervising the heading up of casks and a mother reading good news to her children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"19351f4a-72ab-4c05-8391-28eb37e3b5d5\"\u003eArtistically, the design is genius, although questionable in terms of being practical for its purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-block-id=\"b7a5034c-0451-4e79-b256-b43d98674f0b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcquire the collection today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"55b55573-52db-432b-9ae2-5283e72039b6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe collection below has a retail value of £300,100. It is available to you today for £250,000 - a saving of 17%.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"91aff7f0-bbd7-45be-afcc-004598f5e63f\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall +44 (0)1534 639 998 or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@paulfrasercollectibles.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/a\u003e to enquire today. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"great-britain-1840-2d-mulready-envelope-sgme4-2","title":"Great Britain 1840 2d Mulready envelope SGME4,2","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA spectacular uprated franking of the ill-fated Mulready cover. One of only two\u003cbr\u003erecorded 6d frankings prepaid with four additional 1d blacks.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1840 2d Mulready Envelope (Forme 1, Stereo a202), SGME4,2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine used example uprated to the 6d per 3oz rate with four additional 1d blacks from plate 8 lettered 'QA', 'SE', 'SG' \u0026amp; 'SJ' (SE \u0026amp; SG State 2 provisional printing) all neatly cancelled by crisp black Maltese Crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSent from London to Dulwich with a \"T.P.\/Chief Office\" handstamp and circular date stamp on reverse for 'AU.19.1841;.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite some trivial soiling, this is, nevertheless, a spectacular uprated franking, \u003cstrong\u003eone of only two recorded\u003c\/strong\u003e 6d frankings prepaid with four additional 1d blacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Yates \u0026amp; \"Mayflower\" Collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a 1996 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great rarities of Great Britain Philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex Stanley Gibbons stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also read our newsletter on this item \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/how-entrepreneurs-protect-their-wealth\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990759879,"sku":"PT830","price":125000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT830-2.jpg?v=1481298650"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1840-mulready-die-proof-sg-me1var","title":"Great Britain 1840 Mulready Die Proof SG ME1var","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1840 Mulready Die Proof. Very fine example of the stereotype with frame lines and imprints in black on India paper. (158x116mm). Some vey light foxing, but no heavy toning or creasing as often seen. Very scarce so fine. SG ME1var\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":[null,4,\"\\\"$\\\"#,##0.00\"],\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eGreat Britain 1840 Mulready Die Proof, SGME1var.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1840 Mulready Die Proof. Very fine example of the stereotype with frame lines and imprints in black on India paper. (158x116mm). Some vey light foxing, but no heavy toning or creasing as often seen. Very scarce so fine. SG ME1var\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":[null,4,\"\\\"$\\\"#,##0.00\"],\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eVery fine example of the stereotype with frame lines and \"W.MULREADY R.A.\" and \"JOHN THOMPSON\" imprints in black on India paper. (158x116mm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1840 Mulready Die Proof. Very fine example of the stereotype with frame lines and imprints in black on India paper. (158x116mm). Some vey light foxing, but no heavy toning or creasing as often seen. Very scarce so fine. SG ME1var\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":[null,4,\"\\\"$\\\"#,##0.00\"],\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eSome very light foxing, but no heavy toning or creasing as often seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1840 Mulready Die Proof. Very fine example of the stereotype with frame lines and imprints in black on India paper. (158x116mm). Some vey light foxing, but no heavy toning or creasing as often seen. Very scarce so fine. SG ME1var\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":[null,4,\"\\\"$\\\"#,##0.00\"],\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eVery scarce in such fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1840 Mulready Die Proof. Very fine example of the stereotype with frame lines and imprints in black on India paper. (158x116mm). Some vey light foxing, but no heavy toning or creasing as often seen. Very scarce so fine. SG ME1var\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":[null,4,\"\\\"$\\\"#,##0.00\"],\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eThe SG catalogue price in the Great Britain Specialised Queen Victoria catalogue 2011 is £3,800. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21315261300795,"sku":"JP5131","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/CPwwuQZORmWk50gA4JekuQ_thumb_180.jpg?v=1565776003"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1840-1d-mulready-envelope-forme-2-stereo-a151-sg-me2var","title":"Great Britain 1840 1d Mulready envelope, Forme 2 stereo A151. SG ME2var","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1840 1d Mulready envelope, Forme 2 stereo A151. Very fine used example sent from Whitely to Yarm, cancelled in error by a black Maltese Cross. Backstamped by a Whitby Circular date stamp for AU.31.1840. A rare and unusual franking. 2008 British Philatelic Association Certificate. SG ME2var\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eGreat Britain 1840 1d Mulready envelope, Forme 2 stereo A151, SGME2var.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1840 1d Mulready envelope, Forme 2 stereo A151. Very fine used example sent from Whitely to Yarm, cancelled in error by a black Maltese Cross. Backstamped by a Whitby Circular date stamp for AU.31.1840. A rare and unusual franking. 2008 British Philatelic Association Certificate. SG ME2var\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eVery fine used example sent from Whitely to Yarm, cancelled in error by black and red Maltese Crosses. Backstamped by a Whitby Circular date stamp for AU.31.1840. A rare and unusual franking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1840 1d Mulready envelope, Forme 2 stereo A151. Very fine used example sent from Whitely to Yarm, cancelled in error by a black Maltese Cross. Backstamped by a Whitby Circular date stamp for AU.31.1840. A rare and unusual franking. 2008 British Philatelic Association Certificate. SG ME2var\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eAccompanied with a 2008 British Philatelic Association Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21318283198523,"sku":"JP5511","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/0BfQ9i4NTN2a8_GWmildmQ_thumb_19c.jpg?v=1623409006"},{"product_id":"gb-1840-cover-sgme4","title":"Great Britain 1840 2d Mulready Envelope (Forme 1, Stereo a203), SGME4","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1840 2d Mulready Envelope (Forme 1, Stereo a203) SGME4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine used example sent from Guernsey to Kensington, beautifully cancelled by a superb red Maltese Cross with a lightly struck Kingston\/Penny Post handstamp alongside. Back stamped with a Guernsey circular date stamp for JU.5.1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare Channel Island usage - believed to be \u003cstrong\u003eunique\u003c\/strong\u003e as the only recorded 2d Mulready used sent from Guernsey. An important piece of early British postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEx. 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Backstamped with a clear MY.18.1840 Jersey datestamp and arrival datestamp MY.21.1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few minor imperfections but extremely important as the earliest known Mulready sent from Jersey. 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Backstamped in London and Jersey for SP.22+24.1843.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare especially in such wonderful condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex. \"Mayflower\" Grand Prix Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a 2010 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/1_dce72d95-3815-40d2-8052-17c74b2e70ca_160x160.jpg?v=1674743025\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42315643945185,"sku":"JP5503","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PCC6A2.jpg?v=1642161274"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1840","title":"Great Britain 1840 1d Mulready Letterhead First Day of Usage, Forme 2, Stereo A27, ME1","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1840 1d Mulready Letterhead Forme 2, Stereo A27, ME1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine used example sent within London to Ratcliff Highway, Wapping. Neatly cancelled by an oily red Maltese Cross with a blue \"T.P.\/Charles St West\" receiving office handstamp at lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackstamped with a London dispatch datestamp for 'MY.6.1840', \u003cstrong\u003e(First day of issue).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine example of the Mulready on the first day of postal usage, with such covers being notorious for having damage and condition flaws. There are a few minor peripheral faults and some light soiling, but remains much above average and a very rare \"first day of issue\" Mulready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex. 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