1845 Lettersheet printed in gold with double border to the address panel and reverse, the two side flaps depicting angels holding the front or reverse of a stone tablet inscribed "Ouvrez S.V.P" (open please), the reverse flaps with two angels holding a shield inscribed "Dieu Seul est tout Puissant" (God alone is all powerful), posted from Ambleside to Liverpool bearing a 1d red (four margins) tied by numeral "13", reverse with small seal hole, otherwise fine. The first example we have seen of this unusual and attractive lettersheet. Photo on Page 24. (Image1)

1893 (Dec 23) Front (140x215mm) well illustrated in colour with a burglar about to climb a ladder to a first floor house window, the address written on a "To Let" sign outside, entitled "Santa Claus searching for fresh apartments", very attractive.