139691 1852 MAIL LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM WITH 1D PL.148 IN THE RARE 'ORANGE-RED' SHADE (SG12Var).

1852 MAIL LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM WITH 1D PL.148 IN THE RARE 'ORANGE-RED' SHADE (SG12Var). Fine wrapper from London to Birmingham with good 1d pl.148 lettered MD in the RARE ORANGE-RED SHADE (SG12Var), bend affects but four close to good margins and tied fine strike London '31' Inland Office numeral. An excellent example of this rare shade unlisted by SG. On reverse London date stamp 21 SP 1852. (Ref 139691).