THE DISTINCTIVE MALTESE CROSS OF BRIGHTON (Spec. B1te). 1844 envelope Brighton to Royston bearing 1d imperf plate 39 lettered LA, stamp just touched at top but tied good strike of this distinctive cross. Alongside Royston datestamp AP.10.1844, backstamped Brighton AP/9/1844, - also on reverse 'W' in circle local receiver (SX 250), this usage pre-dating county catalogue by four years. Cat £900.00. (Ref 41042).
