Auction 321 - 332 Europe & Overseas Asia / Africa, Europe A –Z, Collections & Accumulations - Day 4

1840: 1 d. black, plate 7, lettered HK, used on cover from Sheffield to London, dated 20 August 1840, four good margins, tied by a fine strike of a red Maltese Cross, despatch in red to reverse alongside arrival (Aug 29), horizontal filing crease well clear of adhesive. The contents have been crossed through which shows through but a very attractive stamp on cover AS46 = £825.