1840 (May 8) 1d Mulready letter sheet, from London to Exmouth then re-directed to Teignmouth on May 10 (first Sunday) showing re-direction fee "P1" in manuscript alongside, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, and showing the Exmouth double arc ds on reverse which opens perfectly for display, a very rare re-direction usage so early on especially in combination of the first Sunday; cert BPA (1985). (Image)

1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A27, from Lincoln to Holbeach, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, showing neat ds at lower left; a fine example used on the first Sunday, rare (S.G. £10'000). (Image)

1840 (May 10) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A54, from Leamington to Ramsgate, neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, vertical fold not detracting from the fine appearance of this rare first Sunday usage which opens perfectly for display (S.G. £10'000). (Image)

1840 (May 11) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A64, sent locally in London, cancelled by crisp dark red MC with matching London "PD" boxed ds on reverse, vertical folds, a striking example of a May Date usage, cert. Mike Jackson (2022) (S.G. 1'200). (Image)

1840 (May 13) 1d black Mulready lettersheet, stereo A2, sent to Wigan, cancelled by a very fine Warrington red Maltese Cross, in a vivid red shade, soiling, tear top, creasing in parts and rubs front, scarce early used and attractive cancel, cert. Mike Jackson (2022) (S.G. £1'200). (Image)

1840 (May 22) 1d black Mulready lettersheet (A67), used locally within Edinburgh, cancelled by an orange Maltese Cross, some soiling, two vertical creases, worn around the edges, good early use with attractively vibrant cancel, cert. Mike Jackson (S.G. £1'200). (Image)

1840 (May 22) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A167, sent from Bristol to Liverpool and cancelled by crisp deep red-brown MC, reverse with despatch and arrival ds, a fine "May Date" usage (S.G. £1'200). (Image)

1840 (May 25) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A69, from Manchester to Whitchurch, additionally bearing 1840 1d black pl. 2 CB, good margins all round, neatly tied by a good strike of the red Maltese cross leaving Britannia uncancelled (contrary to regulations), some small peripheral faults not detracting from the very fine appearance of this very rare uprated letter sheet; cert BPA (2020). (Image)

1840 (May 29) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A65, from Liverpool to London, uprated by an additional 1d black pl.1a MG and 2d blue pl.1 SD, each with margins all round, making the quadruple letter rate, the two stamps and Britannia each cancelled by the red Maltese cross, some wear, soiling and other faults, though an extremely rare cover being only the third recorded with both stamps, the other two being the famous Bolaffi transatlantic cover and the Purefoy cover to Malta; cert. Eichele (2014), ex Safra. (Image)

1840 1d Mulready envelope cancelled with a fine strike of the ruby Maltese cross of Aberdeen, clear “Aberdeen Jun 26 1840” backstamp which displays well on top flap, small repaired tear at top and slightly soiled, but a very rare cross on the Mulready, cert. Mike Jackson (2022) (S.G. £4'000). (Image)

1840 (Jul 11) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A23, sent to Maidstone, a beautifully hand coloured example neatly cancelled by red Maltese cross to the right of Britannia (contrary to regulations), some small faults though very rare; cert. Brandon (2018). (Image)

1840 (Aug 12) 1d Mulready envelope, stereo A139, addressed in the hand of Sir Rowland Hill marked private to "Mr M.B. Peacock General Post office" (the solicitor to the Post Office) and signed at lower left "R Hill" neatly cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, the reverse showing dispatch and delivery ds for Au. 12 and 13 1840, very fine and rare being one of four known, one of which is in the Royal Philatelic collection, also including a very fine Carte de Visit of Rowland hill seated at his desk; cert Karl Louis (2016) erroneously stating three examples known. A major exhibition frontispiece. (Image)

1840 1d Mulready envelope sent from Ross to Wallingford cancelled by a fine strike of a red Maltese cross, fine, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)

1840 (Sep 15) 1d Mulready lettersheet (A64), sent to London, cancelled by a brown Maltese Cross of Harleston, with dispatch cds on reverse in the same shade, and faint arrival to back, some soiling, and vertical and horizontal creases worn in places, rare coloured cross on this issue (S.G. £18'000). (Image)

1840 (Sep 19) 1d Mulready envelope, second series stereo A289, sent from Malborough to London, very fine Maltese Cross not cancelling Britannia (contrary to regulations), revere with crisp despatch and arrival ds, a superb example especially given that envelopes from the second series are all extremely rare. (Image)

1840 (Sep 26) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A234, from Charing Cross to Navan, Ireland, beautifully hand coloured and neatly cancelled by a fine strike of the red Maltese cross. a most attractive and colourful usage, rare. (Image)

1840 (Oct 12) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A7, from Banbridge via Belfast and Edinburgh to Blair Athol, uprated by a 1d black pl.2 LK, each cancelled by a good strike of the red Maltese cross, small faults though very rare; cert Brandon (2008). (Image)

1841 (Feb 3) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A219, sent from Reading to Bracknell cancelled by a superb orange-red Maltese cross of Reading, some creasing and minor soiling, a striking example, cert. Mike Jackson (2022). (Image)

1842 (Jan 21) 1d Mulready letter sheet, stereo A44, from Cullompton to Exeter, solely cancelled contrary to regulations by the double arc ds, fine and very rare being one of two examples recorded by Rockoff and Jackson used as a date stamp (illustrated in Vol. 3, the other example cancelling a 1d red on cover). (Image)

1841 (Jul 19) 1d Mulready lettersheet, stereo A240, with "Annuity, Life Assurance and Reversionary Interest" advert inside in blue, sent from Rickmansworth to London and cancelled by black MC, reverse with despatch and arrival, fold reinforcement at top, fine. (Image)

1843 (Jun 28) 1d Mulready advertising letter sheet (forme 5 A23), with printed advert for the "Atlas Insurance Company" from London to Leeds dated Ju 28 1843 neatly cancelled by a superb crisp strike of the number "7" in black Maltese cross, with a Leeds arrival ds alongside, very rarely seen in such fine condition; cert BPA (2010). (Image)

1843 (Aug 10) 1d Mulready lettersheet, form 3 stereo A54, sent from London to Knaresborough and neatly cancelled by a superb strike of a London "8" in MC, reverse with despatch and arrival cds, light filing folds nevertheless a very presentable example of this scarce cancellation, ex "Mayflower", cert. BPA (2010) (SG Spec. ME1g, £2'250). (Image)

1868 (Oct 10) 1d Mulready envelope from Worsley to Grasmere, Britannia uncancelled with Manchester transit cds at lower left and neatly endorsed alongside "2" postage due charge, a spectacular late usage of the Mulready, cert BPA (2008). (Image)

U.S.A: 1840 facsimile of the 1d letter sheet, produced as an essay for presentation to the U.S. Senate, in conjunction with "Mr Websters resolution dated June 10th 1840" relative to a reduction of the postage on letters; inscribed "Sen(ate). 1(st), S(ession) 26(th) C(ongress) no 547" at lower right of the design, including a copy of the resolution By Command W. L. Maberly, secretary, very rare; cert. BPA (1996). (Image)

1840 2d Mulready letter sheet, stereo a96, a very fine unused example, the top flap with very fresh mint examples of the worlds first three postage stamps affixed, 1d black AH, 1841 1d red KA, and 1840 2d blue RA (just touched at foot), a most attractive and unusual piece, very rare being one of three known examples, a stunning showpiece for a Line Engraved or Mulready collection. (Image)