Great Britain 1840 2d blue and 1d black "Turned" Cover, SG2,5 USA stamps Accompanied with a 1981 British

Accompanied with a 1981 British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity

heralded Ali's return to the boxing ring after three years in the wilderness

This iconic philatelic gem last appeared for sale on the market when it was offered by Stanley Gibbons in their monthly price list in 2010 for a price of £225

showing variety 'Diagonal line by turret' from vignette plate '2A'

written to the photographer Robert Hindry Mason (1824 - 1885)

Great Britain 1840 2d blue and 1d black "Turned" Cover, SG2,5 USA stamps Accompanied with a 1981 BritishGreat Britain 1840 2d Blue and 1d Black "Turned" Cover, SG2, SG5 An exceptional "turned" cover originally sent from Burton on Trent to Derby, prepaid with a four margin 2d Blue Plate 1, tied by a neat red Maltese Cross, with matching Burton on Trent circular date stamp on reverse for 'NO. 12. 1840'. The front also bears a red "Too Late" handstamp and a Derby arrival circular date stamp for the 13th. Upon arrival, the cover was turned and re directed