Description
1861 MAIL SHAFTESBURY, DORSET TO RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT 4d ROSE (SG66a) BLOCK OF FIVE. Large letter originally containing deeds, 245 x 122 mm, some creasing and peripheral faults with fine irregular block of five 4d rose large garter (SG66a) tied fine strikes '698' numerals of Shaftesbury addressed to 'W A Glynn Esq, Fairy Hill, Near Ryde, Isle of Wight'. On front 'SHAFTESBURY' date stamp JY 17 61. Unusual franking. (Ref 145428).