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Auction: 1014 - Collector's Series - Stamps
Lot: 1274

Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate IV FI, tied by crisp, central and practically upright red Maltese Cross cancellation on 1840 (2 Oct.) entire endorsed "H.M.S." from Armagh to Moy, dated markings on reverse, the adhesive with good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top but with a closed tear at foot extending through the "e" of "penny"; otherwise fine and a scarce. Attractive Irish usage. Photo Estimate £ 150-180

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