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

1850, 1 d. red, plate 108, lettered TK, Archer Perf. 16, used on cover, from Jersey, Channel Islands, to London, dated 27 July 1855, tied by Jersey "409" numeral in black, arrival on reverse dated 28 July 1855, backflap missing and envelope damaged across the top and parts of sides, soiled, stamp with good perfs. although the odd dulled at base, couple of toned perfs at top, however a very rare late usage from the Channel Islands, this plate is unpriced on cover, a significant line engraved rarity, almost certainly unique. Cert. BPA (2012). SG16b = £5'500 as a single off cover.