136248 1856 DIE 2 1D PL.23 (SG29) WITH BLUE MALTESE CROSS AND BLACK NUMERAL CANCELLATION (SPEC C1td).

1856 DIE 2 1D PL.23 (SG29) WITH BLUE MALTESE CROSS AND BLACK NUMERAL CANCELLATION (SPEC C1td). Small piece, 36 x 29, with good used die 2 1d pl.23 red-brown on blued paper (SG29) lettered KJ, centred to right but showing 'GOTHIC K' and tied fine strikes BLUE MALTESE CROSS AND BLACK '340' NUMERAL OF HARWICH (Spec C1td). A very rare cancellation usage and the only example seen by us on the perforation issues. (Ref 136248).