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1840 (20 August).

1d Black. Plate 4. Lettered F-B.  "SETTLE" MALTESE CROSS.

Envelope from Settle to London, cancelled with superb strike of distinctive "Settle" Maltese Cross in red, redirected to Essex with red "PAID" tombstone cancel alongside the adhesive, and "1py P Paid" handstamp on the front.

David Brandon Certificate.

Exceedingly Rare. Only 4 Examples Of This Maltese Cross Recorded On The 1d. Black.