Great Britain 1840 1d Mulready Envelope Forme 1 Stereo A131, SGME2.

A very fine used example sent from Ireland to Smyrna, Turkey, cancelled by "PAID" Dublin and London datestamps for 'FE.10-12.1841' and a Calais transit stamp, also showing various manuscript rate markings in red and black.

Lower backflap is reinforced, nevertheless very fine quality and an attractive and rare overseas usage, quite possibly unique.

Provenance: Ex. Grand Prix winning collection of Hassan Shaida & Grunin.

Accompanied with a 1998 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.

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