1849 "CROWN" FREE ENVELOPE MANCHESTER TO MACCLESFIELD. Good used example of envelope with "CROWN" and "FREE" embossed around space at upper right for postage stamp, from Manchester to Macclesfield with 1d (SG8) lettered GI, cut into in several places and crease affects, tied fine "498" numeral of Manchester. Back stamped MANCHESTER MR 14 1849. (Ref 112539).