Lot 40653 – 1882 (Jul 12) envelope sent registered to Wales with “REGISTERED-LETTER” hs in red

1882 (Jul 12) envelope sent registered to Wales with “REGISTERED-LETTER” hs in red, franked with 1881 2 1/2d blue pl.23 vertical pair and two 1881 1d lilac die II, each tied by barred “C” ovals, Constantinople despatch and London ds adjacent, reverse with Cardiff and Penarth arrival, some small cover tears clear of stamps, an attractive franking and scarce usage of this instructional handstamp.