cover 1d. letter sheet, A231, with printed John Besemeres & Sons (Outfitters) advertisement inside in black, used from Buckingham to London with fine strike of the black Cross, the reverse showing despatch and arrival d.s. of 8/9 July 1842, the interior with manuscript note "by(?), Dispatch Wm. Stallworthy, 1 Illustd. News this week" and "BUCKINGHAM" double-arc d.s. of 8 July alongside; faint traces of toning and strengthened perimeter split but still most attractive and a most unusual usage. William Stallworthy was a Postmaster in the Strand (nearest to the addressee) as presumably was the sender given the application of the datestamp inside. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1207

1207

cover 1d. letter sheet, A231, with printed John Besemeres & Sons (Outfitters) advertisement inside in black, used from Buckingham to London with fine strike of the black Cross, the reverse showing despatch and arrival d.s. of 8/9 July 1842, the interior with manuscript note "by(?), Dispatch Wm. Stallworthy, 1 Illustd. News this week" and "BUCKINGHAM" double-arc d.s. of 8 July alongside; faint traces of toning and strengthened perimeter split but still most attractive and a most unusual usage. William Stallworthy was a Postmaster in the Strand (nearest to the addressee) as presumably was the sender given the application of the datestamp inside. Photo

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cover 1d. letter sheet, A231, with printed John Besemeres & Sons (Outfitters) advertisement inside in black, used from Buckingham to London with fine strike of the black Cross, the reverse showing despatch and arrival d.s. of 8/9 July 1842, the interior with manuscript note "by(?), Dispatch Wm. Stallworthy, 1 Illustd. News this week" and "BUCKINGHAM" double-arc d.s. of 8 July alongside; faint traces of toning and strengthened perimeter split but still most attractive and a most unusual usage. William Stallworthy was a Postmaster in the Strand (nearest to the addressee) as presumably was the sender given the application of the datestamp inside. Photo