1840 (Nov 3): 1840 1d Black pl.6, good to very good margins, tied to 1840 (Nov 3) entire sent locally in Wapping (London) by crisp EXPERIMENTAL black Maltese Cross and "T. P / Cornhill" hs in red, reverse with London ds, very fine and scarce use of the black MC this early as well as an attractive combination of cancels, scarce so fine. (Image)

1841 (Feb 16): 1840 1d Black pl.5 CC, state 2, tied to 1841 (Feb 16) lettersheet from Chichester to the House of Commons in London by red Maltese Cross, reverse with despatch and arrival cds, a late usage of red MC, very fine and fresh cover, ex Curruthers, cert. RPS (1994) (SG Spec. AS27). (Image)