1857 MAIL LONDON TO PARIS DIE 2 1d PL.57 (SG40) x EIGHT. Very fine wrapper London to Paris Die 2 1d pl.57 rose-red on white paper (SG40) fine strip of six lettered QG QH QI QJ QK and QL, latter with fault at right, also singles HC and JB tied fine strikes London '15' Inland Office numeral, also on front oval 'PD' handstamp in red and 'CALAIS' date stamp 12 Dec 57. On reverse London date stamp DE 11 57 in blue. Stamps paying the 8d ½oz rate. Attractive usage. (Ref 145487).
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