IF Plate 1A 1d. intense black (early impression) used 29 May 1840, S.G.AS1tj,

used on an entire letter from Rotherham, Yorkshire to Penistone 29 May 1840, large margins, tied by a bright pink Maltese Cross cancellation, manuscript '2' alongside the adhesive indicating the local delivery charge, Rotherham date stamp of despatch on the reverse; very fine. AN EXCEPTIONAL ITEM. (S.G. £1,750)