1840 (27 June) envelope, A153, used to North Neots uprated with 1d. plate II, RF, just clipped at right, showing faint red Maltese Cross and tied by good strike of the black "Fleetwood/Penny Post", Britannia uncancelled contrary-to-regulations, the reverse showing "PRESTON" datestamp of 27 June, the surface of the adhesive is pitted and appears to have been affixed to the cover with sealing wax. An attractive and most unusual combination. R.P.S. Certificate (1988). Photo | Christie's

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1840 (27 June) envelope, A153, used to North Neots uprated with 1d. plate II, RF, just clipped at right, showing faint red Maltese Cross and tied by good strike of the black "Fleetwood/Penny Post", Britannia uncancelled contrary-to-regulations, the reverse showing "PRESTON" datestamp of 27 June, the surface of the adhesive is pitted and appears to have been affixed to the cover with sealing wax. An attractive and most unusual combination. R.P.S. Certificate (1988). Photo

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1840 (27 June) envelope, A153, used to North Neots uprated with 1d. plate II, RF, just clipped at right, showing faint red Maltese Cross and tied by good strike of the black "Fleetwood/Penny Post", Britannia uncancelled contrary-to-regulations, the reverse showing "PRESTON" datestamp of 27 June, the surface of the adhesive is pitted and appears to have been affixed to the cover with sealing wax. An attractive and most unusual combination. R.P.S. Certificate (1988). Photo