Auction 321 - 332 Europe & Overseas Great Britain & British Commonwealth - Day 3

1841: 1 d. red-brown on very blued paper, black Plate 1c, lettered SG, following the thrid plate repair, a fine used example with large margins all round, tied to 1841 entire letter from London to Manchester by Maltese Cross in black. Reverse with despatch cds (May 7) and Manchester arrival (May 8) both in black. Slight spike hole in front panel not detracting from appearance of a very scarce and fine entire Gi AS6 = £ 1'000 off cover.