Lot 40135 – 1840 (Jul 7) part entire with 1840 1d black and manuscript “will the letter carrier please notice the delivery of this letter”

1840 (Jul 7) part entire letter used locally in Gloucester, bearing 1840 1d black pl.4 NH, placed sideways (contrary to regulations) with very close to large margins, manuscript message at top “will the letter carrier please notice the delivery of this letter” which would perceivably make this an early “Advice of Receipt” letter, very rare; cert. Brandon (2003).