The
The Maltese Cross

     

Example used on an 1840 2d blue. (Plate 1)                                Example used on an 1841 1d red.

Cover dated the 4th July 1843

Enlargement of the stamps.

Cover dated the 13th November 1842 with the cancellation in blue.

Enlargement of the stamp.

For further reference see also

  1. The Tallan collection of Penny Black postage stamps
  2. The Tallan collection of Two Pence Blue postage stamps
  3. The I T Pickering collection of Maltese Cross postmarks
  4. The Penny Black illustraded guide
  5. The Two Pence Blue illustrated guide
  6. The VR official Penny Black illustrated guide
  7. The numbered maltese crosses of the London chief office