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1858 MAIL KEIG, ABERDEENSHIRE TO ABERDEEN WITH DIE 2 1D (SG40) CANCELLED 'WHITEHOUSE' SCOTS LOCAL TYPE VII. Letter from Keig dated 7th June 1858 to 'Patrick Cooper Esq, Mefsrs Davidsons and Cooper, Advocate, Union Terrace, Aberdeen' with fine die 2 1d rose-red on white paper (SG40) lettered NF tied fine large part strike 'WHITEHOUSE' scots local type VII in black. Filing fold clear of stamp and cancellation. On reverse 'ABERDEEN' date stamp JN 7 1858. Very scarce cancellation (Alcock rarity guide 'E'). (Ref 136319).