1840 (6 May), prepaid folded entire, internally dated 5 May, 1840,
from London to Madeira, endorsed "p. Packet", 3/8 rate in
1840 (6 May), prepaid folded entire, internally dated 5 May, 1840,
from London to Madeira, endorsed "p. Packet", 3/8 rate in red
manuscript, reverse with fine London F.B.O. double-arc despatch (6
May, 1840), red PAID c.d.s. of same same on front, a most
attractive and rare example to a foreign destination, postmarked on
the day of issue of the 1d. Black. Whilst postage labels were
available for use from 6 May, it was still common practice for Post
Offices to accept pre-payment in the traditional fashion. This was
particularly so for items, such as the example offered here,
incurring high postage charges
