1840 Houses of Parliament 2d black on laid paper, wmk Britannia in crowned circle, setting 2B, sent to Hitchin with red crowned "PAID" datestamp of 30 March 1840 and signed at lower left, fine and extremely rare with only 13 recorded examples (all types) of which many are damaged; cert. RPS (2001), ex "Severn" (DF 2010, sold for €12'000). (Image)

1840 (Jul 30) "Par Pro." House of Commons wrapper with original contents, sent from London to Dunfermline neatly cancelled by a crisp London crown "PAID" ds with ms "1d" alongside, Edinburgh transit, contents are a bill for "The more effectual prevention of frauds and abuses committed by Weavers, Sewers and other person", wonderful quality and very rare with original contents. (Image)