1840 (c.) piece of India paper (50x65 mm.) showing proof-like impressions of the Dockwra-type London Government Penny Post triangular "PAYD/PENY/POST" (codes "H" and "B/CH") and circular "W/Mor/12" and "W/Af/9", faults though attractive. Thought to be have been produced as illustrations for volume 1 of the 1840 "Mirror" (referred to in "Early Postmarks of the British Isles" by J.G. Hendy)
1840 (c.) piece of India paper (50x65 mm.) showing proof-like impressions of the Dockwra-type London Government Penny Post triangular "PAYD/PENY/POST" (codes "H" and "B/CH") and circular "W/Mor/12" and "W/Af/9", faults though attractive. Thought to be have been produced as illustrations for volume 1 of the 1840 "Mirror" (referred to in "Early Postmarks of the British Isles" by J.G. Hendy)
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