RARE LARGE FORMAT 6d LILAC 'PAIR' USED ON COVER WITH C.D.S. CANCELS; 7 June 1896 env. sent to Bideford (Devon; fine backstamp cds) with two copies of the scarce large format Inland Revenue 6d Lilac Revenue stamp some perf. staining mainly affecting top stamp) placed very carefully to resemble a vertical pair and tied/cancelled by very fine small "ASHBURTON" cds's; rare on-cover usage of this stamp - philatelic but accepted for postage. Cross Reference: DEVON (Image)

RARE LARGE FORMAT 6d LILAC USED ON COVER WITH C.D.S. CANCEL; 5 June 1896 env. sent to Bideford (Devon; fine backstamp cds) with the scarce large format Inland Revenue 6d Lilac Revenue stamp tied by a very fine small "ASHBURTON" cds; rare on-cover usage of this stamp - philatelic but accepted for postage.Cross Reference: DEVON (Image)