1840 2d. blue, unplated selection of singles (6) and a horizontal pair (horizontal crease at foot) and each cancelled by black crosses with two single examples cancelled by red cross; some with light creases though generally an attractive group. (Image)

1840 2d. blue, unplated selection of 9 stamps, comprising three pairs (one cancelled by red crosses) and two strips of three showing fair strikes of the black Maltese cross; small faults and some adhesives cut into in places. a scarce group (Image)

1841 part addressed to Captain JJ Best ....Corfu, bearing three 1840 2d pl.1 horizontal pairs, AA-AB, GE-GF, BE-BF, paying the 1s half ounce rate via Falmouth, each cancelled by red Maltese cross, AA tied by transit mark, the cover re-directed to London and lightly hand stamped "PURIFIE AU LAZARET/MALTE" showing disinfection slits, the adhesives cancelled again in London by good strikes of the black Maltese cross (BE-BF by a neat single central strike contrary to regulations), manuscript charge marks indicating 1/- for return to England, increased to 1'1 on redirection to Gosport, 1'2 redirection to Maidstone and finally to Brighton without charge; reduced on al l sides and reinforced with archival tape, despite the condition a magnificent and unique item; cert BPA (2018). (Image)

1840 2d. blue, AD, Pl. 1, good to very large margins all round lightly cancelled by a good strike of the Maltese cross in blue-black leaving a clear profile. A most attractive example. Rare. Cert B.P.A (1977). (Image)

1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, BG-BH pair, good tolarge margins all round, each neatly cancelled by a good strike of the Red Maltese cross; an exceptional, fresh and very rare multiple. (Image)

1840 2d blue pl.1 BI, good to very large margins all round, used on entire from Plymouth to Cambridge dated "JY. 26. 1840", neatly tied by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, the contents regarding the family history and bears a lovely adhesive of the family coat of arms; a most attractive cover. Rare. (Image)

1840 2d. blue, EA, Pl. 1, good to very large margins all round showing portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, neatly tied to small piece by a 1844 type "38" Aylesbury cancel; a fresh and attractive example. (Image)

1840, 2d blue pl.1 EI, good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the Ruby Maltese cross of Aberdeen, a wonderfully fresh example, very rare; cert. RPS (1991). (Image)

1840 2d. blue, FC, Pl. 1, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a stunning, virtually upright complete strike of the red Maltese cross; light corner crease and vertical paper wrinkle not affecting the stunning appearance. (Image)

1840 2d. deep full blue, Pl. 1, FI, good to large margins all round, a superb mint example of fine deep colour, large part OG; super quality for this scare stamp unused. Cert. Brandon (2000, 2019) (Image)

1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, FK-GL block of four, good to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by a good strikes of the red Maltese cross; a few small faults in no way detracting from the fine appearance of this very rare multiple. (Image)

1840 2d. blue, GA, Pl. 1, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross; very fresh and fine appearance. (Image)

1840 2d blue pl.1 JI, four very good to large margins, inverted watermark variety, fresh crisp printing giving a beautiful appearance, cancelled by a light strike of a red Maltese cross, very rare variety on this the first two penny plate and in such very fine condition it is exceptionally rare; ex Duncan, (SG £6'000). (Image)

1840 2d. blue, LB, Pl. 1, good to large margins, neatly cancelled by a fine large part strike of the black Maltese cross leaving a virtually clear profile; fresh and attractive. (Image)

1842 (Nov 7) entire letter to Preston, bearing 1840 2d. blue, pl. 1, LJ, and 1841 2d. blue, pl. 3, SK, paying the 4d. rate up to 2oz. each with good to large margins and cancelled by black Maltese Cross's; a great rarity and exhibition showpiece. Cert R.P.S. (1978). (Image)

1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, MA-MD horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, each neatly cancelled by a good strike of the "1844" type cancels in black; small scissor cut in the margin between MA and MB in no detracting from the fine appearance of this rare late usage multiple. (Image)

1840 2d blue pl.1 MF/NH used block of six, good to large margins all round (only just clear at top left corner), each neatly cancelled by a good strike of the black Maltese cross, folded horizontally between rows which is of little importance for such a rare block (S.G. £24'200 as a block of four and a pair). (Image)

1840, 2d blue pl.1 OB, four margins, crisp red Maltese Cross, hint of a tiny shallow thin to left side, otherwise a fine attractive example (SG £850). (Image)

1840 2d. blue, OD, Pl. 1, large balanced margins all round neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross; fine and attractive. (Image)

1840 2d. blue, OF, Pl. 1, large balanced margins, neatly cancelled by a light strike of the black Maltese cross; leaving a clear profile; fresh and attractive. (Image)

1841 (Nov 5) Cover from Bungay to Wymondham, Norfolk, franked with strip of three 2d blue pl.1 PE-PG, tied by ordinary Maltese Crosses, left side of PE and top of PG cut into, otherwise margins all round, a rare 6d franking, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)

1840 2d. blue, PJ, Pl. 1, large balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross; light paper wrinkle in no detracting from the very fresh and fine appearance. (Image)

1840 2d. blue, RK-RL horizontal pair, Pl. 1, very close margins at top of RK, large margins on other sides, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the red Maltese cross; a scarce multiple. (Image)

1840 2d. blue, Pl. 1, SL, good to very large margins all round, superbly cancelled by a Maltese cross in a vivid orange-red shade; an outstanding example. (Image)

1840 2d blue pl.1 TA, large to enormous margins showing portion of the adjoining stamp at right, used on entire letter from London to Ironbridge dated 24th May 1840 the stamp neatly tied by a superb strike of the red Maltese cross; a very rare May date. (S.G. from £15'000). (Image)