1841 (28 Sept.) envelope, a196, in a distinctive milky blue shade, used from Carlisle to Lancaster, uprated with 1840 2d. plate 1, GG, margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross with additional strike alongside, the reverse with despatch and arrival datestamps of 28 and 29 September; adhesive with small tear but otherwise fine and a most attractive item. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo | Christie's

Lot 248

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1841 (28 Sept.) envelope, a196, in a distinctive milky blue shade, used from Carlisle to Lancaster, uprated with 1840 2d. plate 1, GG, margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross with additional strike alongside, the reverse with despatch and arrival datestamps of 28 and 29 September; adhesive with small tear but otherwise fine and a most attractive item. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo

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1841 (28 Sept.) envelope, a196, in a distinctive milky blue shade, used from Carlisle to Lancaster, uprated with 1840 2d. plate 1, GG, margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross with additional strike alongside, the reverse with despatch and arrival datestamps of 28 and 29 September; adhesive with small tear but otherwise fine and a most attractive item. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo