Lot 222
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cover TL, clear to large margins, on entire from Edinburgh to Dunfermline dated 30 June 1840, tied by superb upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; filing fold well clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine and most attractive. Filing note on reverse gives date of despatch as 29 June, rare being the first recorded day of use. Photo
cover TL, clear to large margins, on entire from Edinburgh to Dunfermline dated 30 June 1840, tied by superb upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; filing fold well clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine and most attractive. Filing note on reverse gives date of despatch as 29 June, rare being the first recorded day of use. Photo

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cover TL, clear to large margins, on entire from Edinburgh to Dunfermline dated 30 June 1840, tied by superb upright strike of the red Maltese Cross; filing fold well clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine and most attractive. Filing note on reverse gives date of despatch as 29 June, rare being the first recorded day of use. Photo