1840 (May 12th) wrapper franked with 1d black GF, four good to large margins, tied by a very fine vibrant upright red Maltese Cross, fine cds to reverse in black, some soiling, otherwise an attractive early use. (Image)

1840 (May 15) reduced cover, franked with 1d black pl.2 CE, four margins close at side otherwise good, cancelled by a Maltese cross in red which is visible from behind the stamp (giving confidence the stamp belongs); sent from Gloucester to London (S.G. £3'500). (Image)

1840 (May 19th) Wrapper franked with 1d grey black NA, just touched top left otherwise four good margins, stamp damaged top right, tied by a very fine red Maltese Cross, fine cds to reverse in black, stained addressee, some small faults, an attractive early use. (Image)

1840 (May 20th) Entire sent from Sheffield to Liverpool, franked with 1d grey black DD, four good to large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross, horizontal filing crease otherwise an attractive example. (Image)

1840 (May 22) Wrapper sent from Glasgow to Stirling, franked with 1d grey black pl.1a PK, three margins with small fault top right, tied by red Maltese Cross, tape stain front and horizontal filing crease, a good example. (Image)

1840 (May 29th) Ship and Insurance broker printed letter sheet sent from London to Havant franked with 1d grey black HG, small fault lower left otherwise four margins, tied by a fine red Maltese Cross, fine black cds to reverse, vertical filing crease not affecting stamp, an attractive May date use on printed letter sheet. (Image)

1840 (May 30) Entire sent from Ware (Hertfordshire) to London franked with 1d black pl.1a JF, very close at top otherwise four margins, tied by two neat red Maltese Crosses, fine dispatch cds and JU 1 arrival on reverse, central vertical filing crease, an attractive provisional May date use. (Image)