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1854 TURNED FRONT LONDON TO THE CRIMEA WITH DIE 1 1D PL.179 (SG17) X 3, ALL WITH EXCELLENT MIS-PERFORATION, FRONT TURNED AND RE-USED BACK TO LONDON. Front, some imperfections, from London to 'Captain Cocks, H B M 4th Regiment, Army in Turkey' with three fine die 1 1d pl.179 S.C.16 (SG17) placed in unusual zig zag pattern, lettered TH TJ and TI, tied fine strikes London '16' Inland Office numeral. Alongside manuscript date 'Sep 27 1854'. All stamps showing MISPLACED SHEET VARIETY WITH HORIZONTAL PERFORATIONS RUNNING THROUGH TOP OF QUEEN'S HEAD AND IMPERFORATE TOP AND FOOT OF STAMP. Very unusual. (Ref 139746).