1840 1d MULREADY WRAPPER 'EDINBURGH LIFE ASSURANCE COMPY.' (MA120a) GOOD TO FINE USED. Good to fine used 1840 1d Mulready wrapper. stereo A26 from Manchester to 'John Eddison Esq, Launceston', address with contemporary alterations, Mulready cancelled red Maltese cross of Manchester, on reverse 'MANCHESTER' date stamp OC 26 1840. Within fine advert 'EDINBURGH LIFE ASSURAANCE COMPY.', at lower left 'HEAD OFFICE, 24, GEORGE STREET, July, 1840.' (Spec MA120a). At centre top fine engraved image of a mother cradling a child. The only known example recorded to date of this advert. (Ref 145300).
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