144518 1862 MAIL BASINGSTOKE, HANTS TO READING 1d (SG40), ON REVERSE SOLID STAR SHAPED INSPECTOR'S MARK, WITHIN 1d PURPLE POSTAL FISCAL.

1862 MAIL BASINGSTOKE, HANTS TO READING 1d (SG40), ON REVERSE SOLID STAR SHAPED INSPECTOR'S MARK, WITHIN 1d PURPLE POSTAL FISCAL. Fine letter Basingstoke, to 'Mefsrs. Wheeler and Sons, Stone Mason's, St. Mary's Butts, Reading' fine Die 2 1d rose-red on white paper (SG40) lettered NF tied '52'numeral of Basingstoke. On reverse 'BASINGSTOKE' date stamp MR 6 62, 'READING' date stamp MR 7 62 and fine strike solid type star shaped inspector's mark in black. Within fine receipt in respect of cleaning tomb and cutting inscription, receipted by 1d purple postal fiscal type L14. Good combination line engraved and surface printed issues. (Ref 144518).