1D RED PL.XI (SG7)(QC). Fine piece Ballater to Edinburgh with very fine 1d red pl.XI (SG7) lettered QC with four fine margins, tied fine strike of black M.C. of Ballater, on front BALLATER date stamp JA 15 1842, on reverse "BALLATER/175 E" mileage mark (E=Edinburgh) and Edinburgh date stamp JAN 16 1842. Stamp shows very fine 7 o'clock ray flaw NE square. Attractive usage. (Ref 111760).