135260 1844 MAIL LONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON WITH 1D PL.40 (SG8) LONDON No '8' MALTESE CROSS (B1uh) AND WAFER SEAL RE 'CHEAP POSTAGE'.

1844 MAIL LONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON WITH 1D PL.40 (SG8) LONDON No '8' MALTESE CROSS (B1uh) AND WAFER SEAL RE 'CHEAP POSTAGE'. Wrapper from London to Southampton, some faults, with 1d pl.40 (SG8) lettered DF, touched at right otherwise four margins and tied fine upright strike London No '8' within Maltese cross (Spec B1uh). On reverse 'SOUTHAMPTON' date stamp 3 FE 1844 and part wafer seal in pink 'PAID.-All letters must be prepaid/Thanks for cheap postage.....'. A pity wafer seal rather damaged upon opening. (Ref 135260).