United States: 2d. letter sheet, a94, used from Scotland to Orange County, cancelled by two (almost coincidental) strikes of the black Maltese Cross and showing faint red circular "BOSTON/SHIP" datestamp alongside, ink manuscript "paid 10d." at lower-left and "39½" (cents) at upper-right, the reverse with fine red framed "GATEHOUSE/AP 23/1841" despatch datestamp; some repairs to perimeter and flap but otherwise fine. Photo

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United States: 2d. letter sheet, a94, used from Scotland to Orange County, cancelled by two (almost coincidental) strikes of the black Maltese Cross and showing faint red circular "BOSTON/SHIP" datestamp alongside, ink manuscript "paid 10d." at lower-left and "39½" (cents) at upper-right, the reverse with fine red framed "GATEHOUSE/AP 23/1841" despatch datestamp; some repairs to perimeter and flap but otherwise fine. Photo