Lot no. 1294

1d. black, plate 1B, FD, large regular margins all round, tied by neat black MC to envelope "T.P. Hampstead N.O" handstamp on front and red "SP. 3. 1840" datestamp on reverse to Islington, slight age toning to envelope, adhesive fine. A very early date for the London Two Penny Post "black MC" experimental period (first week).