1940 'GVIR' CIRCULAR CACHET ON MAIL BALLATER TO ABERDEEN. Large envelope (224x95), on reverse flap 'CROWN/ESTATES OFFICE/BALMORAL CASTLE/BALLATER' embossed imprint, from Ballater to Aberdeen (unfortunately addresse largely crossed through). On front 'OFFICIAL PAID/BALLATER' date stamp 1 MY 40 and at lower left very fine strike 'CROWN/GVIR' cachet in black. (Ref 52157).