1842 (20 Sept.) envelope, a200, used originally from Brighton to Burwash, cancelled by black Maltese Cross, showing Brighton and Lamberhurst backstamps of 20 and 21 September 1842, then re-used sixteen months later to Mayfield, affixed with 1841 2d. plate 3, CG, margins all round (just touched at lower-right), tied by very neat black Maltese Cross and showing handstruck "Burwash/Penny Post" below, the reverse showing light Lamberhurst despatch datestamp of 12 January 1844; minor imperfections but fine, most attractive and an extremely unusual usage. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo | Christie's

Lot 249

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1842 (20 Sept.) envelope, a200, used originally from Brighton to Burwash, cancelled by black Maltese Cross, showing Brighton and Lamberhurst backstamps of 20 and 21 September 1842, then re-used sixteen months later to Mayfield, affixed with 1841 2d. plate 3, CG, margins all round (just touched at lower-right), tied by very neat black Maltese Cross and showing handstruck "Burwash/Penny Post" below, the reverse showing light Lamberhurst despatch datestamp of 12 January 1844; minor imperfections but fine, most attractive and an extremely unusual usage. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo

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1842 (20 Sept.) envelope, a200, used originally from Brighton to Burwash, cancelled by black Maltese Cross, showing Brighton and Lamberhurst backstamps of 20 and 21 September 1842, then re-used sixteen months later to Mayfield, affixed with 1841 2d. plate 3, CG, margins all round (just touched at lower-right), tied by very neat black Maltese Cross and showing handstruck "Burwash/Penny Post" below, the reverse showing light Lamberhurst despatch datestamp of 12 January 1844; minor imperfections but fine, most attractive and an extremely unusual usage. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo