131479 1841 MAIL FROM SPILSBY, LINCS TO CARLISLE WITH 1D PL.12 (SG8)(FD) AND TWO STRIKES OF THE SPILSBY MALTESE CROSS.

1841 MAIL FROM SPILSBY, LINCS TO CARLISLE WITH 1D PL.12 (SG8)(FD) AND TWO STRIKES OF THE SPILSBY MALTESE CROSS. Wrapper, some faults from Spilsby in Lincolnshire to 'M. Mouncey Esqr., Solicitor, Carlisle, Cumberland' with fine die 1 1d pl.12 (SG8) lettered FD placed at upper left, with four fine to close margins and tied very fine strike Spilsby Maltese cross. At upper right a second lighter strike of the Spilsby Maltese cross in black, part overstruck 'CARLISLE' date stamp AU 25 1841. On reverse 'SPILSBY' date stamp AU 23 1841. Filing fold well clear of stamp and Maltese crosses. This second strike of a Maltese cross is a well known usage at the Lincolnshire villages of Spilsby and Alford, Rockofff and Jackson record 15 examples between 22nd April 1841 and 20th March 1842, excluding this usage. (Ref 131479).