Great Britain 1840 1d Mulready Lettersheet (Forme 1, Stereo A11), SGME1,2 British Indian Ocean Territory stamps The general had been forced

The general had been forced to leave the country after the invasion of Germany made him a target for arrest and possible execution

endorsed 'pr Mail via Halifax'

A very fine quality rarity

With a light tone

Pieces signed three times are almost unheard of

Great Britain 1840 1d Mulready Lettersheet (Forme 1, Stereo A11), SGME1,2 British Indian Ocean Territory stamps The general had been forcedGreat Britain 1840 1d Mulready Lettersheet (Forme 1, Stereo A11), SGME1,2. Superb used example uprated to the 2d per 1 ounce rate with an additional four margin 1d black Plate 2, both beautifully cancelled by crisp red Maltese Crosses. Sent from Stourbridge to St. Helier, Jersey back stamped with Stourbridge and London circular date stamps on reverse for JU. 14 & 15. 1840. Wonderful usage to the Channel Islands, very rare especially in such