May 26, hand-coloured letter sheet, A23, used locally in London, cancelled by very fine red Maltese Cross and showing black "T.P/Hampton Court" at top, the reverse with very clear red 26 May 1840 datestamp; torn and repaired but still most appealing. The colouring is amusing and ingenious at places: the naked man at upper-right has been transformed into a huntsman complete with scarlet frock coat and hat. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo

May 26, hand-coloured letter sheet, A23, used locally in London, cancelled by very fine red Maltese Cross and showing black "T.P/Hampton Court" at top, the reverse with very clear red 26 May 1840 datestamp; torn and repaired but still most appealing. The colouring is amusing and ingenious at places: the naked man at upper-right has been transformed into a huntsman complete with scarlet frock coat and hat. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo

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May 26, hand-coloured letter sheet, A23, used locally in London, cancelled by very fine red Maltese Cross and showing black "T.P/Hampton Court" at top, the reverse with very clear red 26 May 1840 datestamp; torn and repaired but still most appealing. The colouring is amusing and ingenious at places: the naked man at upper-right has been transformed into a huntsman complete with scarlet frock coat and hat. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo