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

1850, 1 d. red, plate 101, lettered SC, used on cover, from Falmouth to London, dated 20 September 1850, 19 days prior to the recorded start of the Devon issue, tied by “290” Falmouth numeral, arrival on reverse 21 September 1850, soiled and slight stain, otherwise fine and attractive, a rare unofficial Archer Trial usage, very few covers known prior to the October 1850 distribution in Devon. SG16b = £2’500+.rnReference: Illustrated in “Distribution and Usage of Archer-Perforated Stamps” by R.C. Simpson, GB Journal, Volume 60, Number 1, 2022, page 7.