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Auction: 11033 - Autumn Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2220

Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate 1a CJ, used on large part entire letter (side flaps missing) to Hinkley, neatly tied by red Maltese Cross, dated 6th May 1840 (first day of use) on reverse; the entire and adhesive extensively treated to reduce staining and with some small faults, otherwise a presentable example of this rare first day usage. Cat from £125,000. Photo Estimate £ 10,000-15,000 provenance: Sugden, March 1951 Harmers Auction, March 1964

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£11,000