Lot 1778
1778
cover PINK: 1840 1d. plate 1a, MK, constant variety, just clear to large margins, on neat clean and uncreased entire letter to Stourbridge, tied by superb strike of the Cross in what the certificate describes as "deep pink", the reverse with "BURTON ON TRENT" circular datestamp of 18 May 1840 in the same colour (similarly dated covers showing Crosses from this office are usually described as magenta); fine and extremely attractive. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo
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cover PINK: 1840 1d. plate 1a, MK, constant variety, just clear to large margins, on neat clean and uncreased entire letter to Stourbridge, tied by superb strike of the Cross in what the certificate describes as "deep pink", the reverse with "BURTON ON TRENT" circular datestamp of 18 May 1840 in the same colour (similarly dated covers showing Crosses from this office are usually described as magenta); fine and extremely attractive. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo

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cover PINK: 1840 1d. plate 1a, MK, constant variety, just clear to large margins, on neat clean and uncreased entire letter to Stourbridge, tied by superb strike of the Cross in what the certificate describes as "deep pink", the reverse with "BURTON ON TRENT" circular datestamp of 18 May 1840 in the same colour (similarly dated covers showing Crosses from this office are usually described as magenta); fine and extremely attractive. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo