Lot 75
75
cover May 7: Plate 1a, JE, even margins, on envelope to Honiton, tied by light strike of the red Maltese Cross, the reverse with clear London c.d.s. of 7 May 1840; creasing (the adhesive lifted, pressed and replaced) and adhesive with stain at foot, the reverse with two self-adhesive tape stains (one over part of the c.d.s.), otherwise fine. Photo
May Date Covers
cover May 7: Plate 1a, JE, even margins, on envelope to Honiton, tied by light strike of the red Maltese Cross, the reverse with clear London c.d.s. of 7 May 1840; creasing (the adhesive lifted, pressed and replaced) and adhesive with stain at foot, the reverse with two self-adhesive tape stains (one over part of the c.d.s.), otherwise fine. Photo

Details
cover May 7: Plate 1a, JE, even margins, on envelope to Honiton, tied by light strike of the red Maltese Cross, the reverse with clear London c.d.s. of 7 May 1840; creasing (the adhesive lifted, pressed and replaced) and adhesive with stain at foot, the reverse with two self-adhesive tape stains (one over part of the c.d.s.), otherwise fine. Photo
Provenance
Clayton, 1960