GB PENNY BLACK SG1 Official Cover DUKE OF WELLINGTON Kent 1840 Tower London 103e

  
1 Official Cover DUKE OF WELLINGTON Walmer Kent 1840 Tower Of London MILITARY 103e. PETITE PERSONAL ENVELOPE of the DUKE OF WELLINGTON clearly hand-addressed by the Duke himself to Major Clayton at the TOWER OF LONDON. Endorsed "On Her Majesty's Service" at top. A great MILITARY usage from the COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF of all British Forces. Loverly clean uncreased item posted a WALMER (Kent).

WALMER CASTLE was the seat of the Duke of Wellington. A RARE PENNY BLACK usage. Very Fine for an item of this type & period. 1 four margin 1d Intense Black (IK) well tied by red DOVER Maltese Cross. Offered with early postcard of the Tower of London for display.

Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion. The item "GB PENNY BLACK SG1 Official Cover DUKE OF WELLINGTON Kent 1840 Tower London 103e" is in sale since Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

This item is in the category "Stamps\Great Britain\Covers\Victoria (1840-1901)". The seller is "samwells-covers" and is located in GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Monarch/Regent: Victoria (1837-1901)
2. Colour: Black
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
4. Printing Method: Line-Engraved Issues
5. Currency: Pre-Decimal
6. Year of Issue: Up to 1840
7. Quality: Used
8. Denomination: 1d
9. Grade: F (Fine)
10. Brand: PTS