Great Britain 1840 1d "House of Lords" envelope, SGPE6

Great Britain 1840 1d "House of Lords" envelope, SGPE6Great Britain 1840 1d "Houses of Lords" Envelope, SGPE6. Very fine used example of this rare envelope printed in vermillion, sent to Clifton and neatly cancelled by a London "PAID" Crowned circle for MY. 1. 1840. The upper backflap has been re enforced and reduced, nevertheless a very presentable example of this rare Parliamentary envelope. A very attractive late usage of the rare pre stamps Parliamentary envelopes. When the Uniform Penny Postage was

A most elusive very fine and fresh colour mint example of the two penny blue with large part original gum

Includes Sam Snead

issued to Ramsey in 1931 by the Aeronautics Branch of the U

Towards the end of the decade his sound changed from the soul stylings of his younger years

but still fine for this very scarce usage and much better condition than normally seen

A remarkable stamp

type 8 surcharge in vermilion

with mild handling wear and the original mailing label affixed in the lower left corner

Minor perforation folding and trivial marginal separation at centre

A fascinating and rare piece of postal history

10 Maltese Cross

features her bold signature in blue pen