134765 1847 MAIL BRIXTON TO WEST STRAND, LONDON WITH FINE 1D (SG8)(LJ), 'T.P/Brixton' RECEIVERS HAND STAMP (L505a), ORNATE LETTER WITHIN.

1847 MAIL BRIXTON TO WEST STRAND, LONDON WITH FINE 1D (SG8)(LJ), 'T.P/Brixton' RECEIVERS HAND STAMP (L505a), ORNATE LETTER WITHIN. Fine envelope used in London to 'Mrs J Barrow, West Strand, London' with fine 1d (SG8) lettered LJ, close but clear to fine margins and tied London '62' District Office numeral. Alongside fine strike 'T.P/Brixton' receivers hand stamp in red (L505a). On reverse London date stamp AU 23 1847 and within is original letter with ornate surround 'Request the pleasure.... at Breakfast....'. (2 items) ex Michael Champness collection. (Ref 134765).