1841 (18 May), a99, in a striking and most unusual milky blue shade, used to London, cancelled by fine strike of the black Maltese Cross, showing fine strikes of circular undated "TOR" at lower-right and double-arc "TORQUAY" datestamp of 18 May 1841 at lower-left, both in black; minor imperfections. Most appealing. Photo | Christie's

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1841 (18 May), a99, in a striking and most unusual milky blue shade, used to London, cancelled by fine strike of the black Maltese Cross, showing fine strikes of circular undated "TOR" at lower-right and double-arc "TORQUAY" datestamp of 18 May 1841 at lower-left, both in black; minor imperfections. Most appealing. Photo

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1841 (18 May), a99, in a striking and most unusual milky blue shade, used to London, cancelled by fine strike of the black Maltese Cross, showing fine strikes of circular undated "TOR" at lower-right and double-arc "TORQUAY" datestamp of 18 May 1841 at lower-left, both in black; minor imperfections. Most appealing. Photo