1853 MAIL USED IN EDINBURGH 1D PL. 162 (SG8)(PB). Envelope used in Edinburgh to 'Thos. Rankin Esq, 68 Queen Street' with 1d pl.162 (SG8) lettered PB, filing fold affects but four fine margins and tied '131' numeral of Edinburgh. Stamp clearly shows 'P' BLIND. On reverse Edinburgh date stamp NO 1 1853. (Ref 142784).