SG2.
4d Grey-black. No Watermark.
1880 (AU 12). Official cover (embossed with Royal arms on the flap) to Scotland. Franked at overseas rate by 1878-79 4d Grey-black, No Watermark, from the left of the sheet with imperforate sheet margin. Tied by "F. I." steel obliterator, with Type F1 despatch c.d.s. below the adhesive. St. Andrews and Kirkealdy backstamps of 'SP 22 80'.(Carried on the 'Ibis'). Docket at left of fce panel idebtifies the sender as the Treasurer, John Wright Collins.
(Heijtz records only six covers with this franking).
Exceptinally Fine Example Of This Major Cover Rarity.
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