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

1856, 6 d. lilac, plate 1, used with 1857, 2 d. blue, plate 6, lettered OB-PB, vertical pair, used on Registered cover, from Penrith to Lancaster, dated 22 July 1857, tied by "606" sideways duplex, to reverse a Lancaster arrival in green dated the same day, the 6 d. has small fault top right side and a paper flaw lower left into the value tab, but does not detract from this fine and very attractive uncreased cover, the 2 d. blues are extremely fresh and a vibrant shade, scarce provincial Registered to a provincial destination.