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

1856, 1 d. red, lettered JC, die II, large crown wmk., used on cover from Perth, addressed to "Rowland Hill, secy, General Post Office, London", dated 3 November 1856, tied by very fine experimental Perth "280" duplex Scottish numeral, on reverse an orange London arrival dated 4 November, minor soiling and 1 d. is fixed by hinge having been removed albeit it definitely belongs, neat and fine small envelope sent to the famous Postal Reformer whilst he was still in employment at the General Post Office; scarce.rnrnRemarks: Rowland Hill was Secretary to the Post Office from 1854 until 1864.