cover 1841 envelopes (2) addressed in the hand of the Duke of Wellington, from London to Stratfield Saye (the Wellington family seat), each bearing 1841 1d. (one with four margins, the other with three) tied by good to fine strike of the black Maltese Cross, the first envelope dated 13 September (with original enclosure) inscribed "Private" on address panel, the second dated 24 November and inscribed "Immediate"; adhesives with slight faults

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cover 1841 envelopes (2) addressed in the hand of the Duke of Wellington, from London to Stratfield Saye (the Wellington family seat), each bearing 1841 1d. (one with four margins, the other with three) tied by good to fine strike of the black Maltese Cross, the first envelope dated 13 September (with original enclosure) inscribed "Private" on address panel, the second dated 24 November and inscribed "Immediate"; adhesives with slight faults