Lot 40323 – 1856 (Sep 29) wrapper from London to France with 1847-54 6d purple, good to large margins, and 1855 2d blue pl.5 wmk Large Crown, paying double the 4d rate to France

1856 (Sep 29) wrapper from London to France with 1847-54 6d purple, good to large margins, and 1855 2d blue pl.5 wmk Large Crown, paying double the 4d rate to France, both cancelled by London “15” numerals with Lombard Street “Maltese cross” despatch on reverse, Calais transit and Paris arrival, a particularly fine example; cert. RPS (2023); ex Provera.