GB 1840 SG2 Pl.9 Penny Black strip of four set of five

set of five

- P212006343

with a small part York "930" numeral

Some flap damage on reverse and top flap removed nevertheless a presentable example of this scarce plate on cover

Very fine cover sent from Brighton to Simla (Shimla) India via Brindisi

GB 1840 SG2 Pl.9 Penny Black strip of four set of five1840 1d Black Pl. 9. Very fine used horizontal strip of four lettered NG NJ, just cut into at foot of NG otherwise with large margins all round. Neatly tied to a clean cover from London to Wymondham, Norfolk by black MC's with a Lombard Street Maltese cross datestamp on reverse for FE. 11. 1841. Central filing fold well clear of adhesives, as to expected on such a large cover. A superb up to 2oz franking and a rare multiple for this plate. Spec. AS57.