1840 2d blue pl.1 EA-ED horizontal strip of four with large margins all around, neatly cancelled by good strikes of the red Maltese cross, a rare and most attractive multiple; cert. RPS (1993). (Image)

1840 2d blue pl.1 GA, close to good margins, neatly cancelled by a virtually complete strike of the red Maltese cross; very fresh and fine appearance. (Image)

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

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

1840 2d blue pl.2 CB with a very fine strike of a blue Maltese Cross, close to very large margins, faint diagonal bend at top left not detracting from the superb appearance of this rare coloured cancellation (S.G. Spec. £15'000). (Image)

1840 2d blue pl.2 QJ, fine to enormous margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and at foot, neatly cancelled by a black Maltese cross, corner crease at lower left, very fresh and attractive. (Image)

1840 2d blue pl.2 QL, fine to good margins, neatly cancelled by an upright strike of the black Maltese cross, thin spots, very fresh and attractive. (Image)