1D RED PL. ELEVEN (SG7)(LD) ON COVER/JOSEPH ADY COVER. Letter London to Norwich dated 30 Aug 1840 with fine 1d pl.XI (SG7) lettered LD with fine four margins and tied neat London Maltese Cross. Alongside good strike "T.P/Whitechapel" receiver's hand stamp and back stamped London 24 JUL 1841. Stamp shows fine "7 o'clock ray flaw NE square". Within is fine letter from the well known fraudster Joseph Ady "The undersigned is able to inform you of something he believes to your advantage on receipt of twenty shillings for his trouble by post Office order or otherwise. Respectfully Josh. Ady Accountant 7 York St Commercial Road'. Fine usage. (Ref 112308).