MH Plate 1B 1d. black, Non-coincident re-entry showing portion of original impression, S.G.AS5b,

used on an entire letter from Brighton to Birmingham 5 July 1840, clear to large margins, tied by a red Maltese Cross cancellation, Brighton date stamp of despatch on the reverse, London code 'E' transit 6 July and Birmingham arrival the same day; fine. (S.G. £550+)