Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 7 cover, SG2 Scotland stamps but Gibson then flew two

but Gibson then flew two further runs to draw flak from other planes in the formation

South West Africa 1973-79 Succulents 5c

with a total printing of only 727 sheets

mentioned purely for accuracy as a very scarce specialised piece

The reverse features details of the mission

Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 7 cover, SG2 Scotland stamps but Gibson then flew twoGreat Britain 1840 1d black Plate 7 cover, SG2. A very fine used four margin example lettered 'KK' neatly tied to a clean fresh entire envelope by a red Maltese Cross and clearly showing evidence of re entry at base and top right. It was sent locally within Cambridge and backstamped for 'NO. 30. 1840'. A most attractive penny black cover. The re entry is the result of wearing and damage to the printing plate resulting in a need to strengthen the worn