MULREADY: 1840 2d envelope (stereo a202)addressed locally to Blackheath neatly cancelled by black Maltese Cross and 'TP/PALL MALL', the reverse with London '16.12' datestamps in red; stain at left due to mounting by tape and other small faults. A fair example of this scarce used envelope. SG ME4, £2,500 | Estimate - £350-£450 (Image)

MULREADY: 1840 1d envelope (stereo obscured by sealing wax) addressed to Larne cancelled by over-inked deep red Maltese Cross, the reverse with 'BROUGHSHANE' straight-line hs, Ballymena 'OC 1/1840' and Belfast (2.10) transit and Larne arrival (2.10) datestamps; flap with small tear otherwise fine. ME2 | Estimate - £150-£200 (Image)

MULREADY: 1840 1d and 2d letter sheets (stereos A35 and a91 respectively) both unused; some creasing and small faults otherwise fair. ME1, ME3 | Estimate - £100-£120 (Image)