1855 (Dec 4) pretty hand painted envelope from Cincinnati to Edinburgh, stamped "PAID 24" carried by Collins line Steamer "Atlantic" from New York to Liverpool, 3c credited to GB, showing Cincinnati cds "3" and "America/Paid/ Liverpool" ds all in red; a most attractive cover. (Image)

1870, 1/2d postal stationery card with advertising illustration of a lady in a gown inscribed "DERRY & TOM'S / HIGH STREET KENSINGTON / THE KENSINGTON COSTUME IN ALL COLOURS", sent on 18 OCT 70 (17 days after issue) with crisp London "W / 13" duplex cancel, a superb item, and given the date could well be the earliest illustrated stationery (sold in Warwick & Warwick 1998 for £425). (Image)