Auction 309-320 - Great Britain 1840–1841 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

1840, 1 d. black, House of Parliament envelope, with line under inscription, printed on greyish wove paper, used from London to Elgin (Scotland), cancelled by red Crown in circle datestamp 21 January 1840, arrival to reverse dated 22 January, with black wax seal "Library of House of Commons", has been repaired top left corner and backflap, most attractive and rare; these postal stationery envelopes were available for four weeks, this being an early use just five days from issue. Gi PE2 = £8'000.