John Dickinson’s 1d yellow-buff essay for proposed lettersheet, inscribed “London District Post”, fine (Huggins E1a) (Image)

John Dickinson’s 2d green essay for proposed lettersheet, inscribed “London District Post”, fine (Huggins E1b) (Image)

1838-39 Mercantile Committee, Charles Whiting “POST OFFICE PERMIT” proof of the essay in black on stout wove paper, very fine (Image)

Two postal stationery essays, one by Charles Whiting in black on wove paper, cut square and partially affixed to paper, some peripheral light thining, fine (Huggins E7); and other by William Wyon with “POSTAGW 1D: HALF OZ:” in green, cut to shape with heavy horizontal crease and a tone spot (Image)

Charles Whiting, Beaufort House; embossed head in green inscribed “PAID” on envelope, minor soiling, scarce (Image)