RJ Plate 4 1d. black, Pink Maltese Cross, S.G.AS23,

used on an entire letter from Bridge of Barne to Bannockburn 29 July 1840, clear to large margins three sides, touched at the left, tied by a distinctive pink Maltese Cross cancellation, framed Bridge of Barne date stamp of despatch opposite; fine. B.P.A. Cerificate 2007. VERY RARE. (S.G. £600+)