1859 1d. pink envelope 112x72mm,

used from London to North Britain 6 May 1859, the printed stamp with a superb impression of the Charles Rideout code 'C R' experimental machine cancellation number '2' duplex in black, small circular framed 'CR/F' handstamp alongside - Caledonian Railway Forward, Huntly code 'C' arrival date stamp the following day on the reverse; very fine. SCARCE.

Addressed to Her Grace, The Duchess of Gordon, Huntly Lodge, N.B.

PROVENANCE
R.C. Alcock