1882 (SP 27) registered cover to Colchester franked 1863-80 perf 14 6d. bright yellow-green vertical pair and 1879-82 HALFPENNY lilac tied six neat cds, another below, oval –framed R handstamp, straight-line REGISTERED and a very early private registered red label, the pair of 6d tied London transit, repeated despatch cds on reverse, the envelope bearing printed Coat of Arms on backflap.