Great Britain and British Commonwealth LONDON NUMBERS IN MALTESE CROSS CANCELLATIONS
Sale No: 849
Lot No:1562
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NUMBERS 5 & 11 - QUARTET OF COVERS INC. 16 MAY 1844 LAST DAY - Apr./Dec. 1843 pair of Es to Perth or Wigan with 1d reds (cut into/heavy filing crease) tied No. 5 in MX; Feb. 1844 E to Perth with three margin 1d red tied by No. 11 in MX; and 16 May 1844 E to Glasgow with 1d red, shaved on two sides, cancelled though not tied (clearly belongs) by No. 11 in MX, this being the last day of use prior to introduction of numerals at the London Chief Office. (4)Cross Reference: 1840s CANCELLATIONS (Image)