London Numbered Crosses. 1841 2d Blue AC (three margins) and 1841 1d red FH (very close to very large margins), on 1843 (Jul 3) wrapper from London to Kendal both cancelled by London "1" in Maltese Cross, reverse with despatch and arrival ds, very fine and rare combination. (Image)

1841 1d red LC, very good to very large margins, tied to 1843 (Oct 28) wrapper by crisp London "1" in Maltese Cross with "TOO-LATE / GPO" cds adjacent, with despatch cds and Derby arrival cds on reverse, missing sideflaps, a superb strike of this scarce cancel. (Image)

1841 2d Blue pl.3 CH, fine to good margins, on 1843 (Sep 21) lettersheet from London to Preston, tied by crisp black London "7" in Maltese Cross, despatch bs, very fine and scarce (SG £3'250). (Image)