Ionian Islands SG CC1 1849 entire from Cephalonia to England digital-edition used left and right halves

used left and right halves (hinged together)

The 2s6d (off-centre) and 10s with minor traces of gum toning

- P234006703

6d red-brown

Ionian Islands SG CC1 1849 entire from Cephalonia to England digital-edition used left and right halves1849 (9 June) entire (cross written) from Cephalonia to Blackheath, England, endorsed "Via Marseilles" and showing on face a very fine strike of 'PAID AT CEPHALONIA' crowned circle, 'scroll' despatch ds and m s "5" rating, the upper flap with light Malta (JU 12) and London (20 JU) transit cds (the latter in red). The scarcest of the Ionian Islands crowned circles and a particularly fine example. P256000723