1 OCT 1870 ½d FIRST DAY COVER: "British Asylum for Deaf & Dumb Females" 2 vote form used to Stoke Newington with a single ½d plate 1 KS tied by a fine "LONDON N.W." cds of 1 Oct 1870 the day of issue. Some minor cover faults well clear of adhesive and cancellation. (Image)

COLLECTION ON PAGES - mint/unused plates 4, 8, 12 and 14 plus used range inc. plates 1 (3), 8 (3) and 20 (2); covers inc. 1875 pair of ELs used in Edinburgh with plate 5, endorsed 'Gone no address' or 'not to be found', 1876 env. (soiled, faults) to Mauchline with ½d rose & 1d red tied Edinburgh dotted circle, and 1879 EL to Leith with plate 15 tied by 240 of Lybster. Also 1870 1½d rose-red (7). (85 stamps/pieces, 13 covers)Cross Reference: 1870 1½d PLATES (Image)

PLATE 9 - SS - used example, very slightly weakened lower right corner else fine. SG £850. (Image)