£800
1841 (Jan 5) Part entire (side flaps removed) from Wotton-Under-Edge to London, 1d black JC plate 6, four good margins, cancelled by the distinctive Maltese Cross in red with matching Wotton-Under-Edge backstamp. Redirected within London with a 1d black IE plate 9 (four margins, large tear) placed over the original stamp and cancelled by a black Maltese Cross, "T.P / Red Lion St." handstamp and London backstamps. The second 1d black removed (hinged to reverse) to display the original stamp and Wotton-under-Edge distinctive cross, upper flap detached and re-affixed internally with transparent tape, an extraordinary and unique cover. With Brandon Certificate (2005). S.G. £28,000. Photo on Page 38.
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