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Auction: 12001 - Winter Collector's Series
Lot: 598

Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate IV DE, clear to large margins all round, tied by a crisp distinctive black Perth Maltese Cross on entire letter dated 18 Oct. 1840, addressed to Fife, fine framed "perth/oc 18/1840" datestamp on reverse, clean vertical filing fold at left, well clear of the adhesive; fine. A rare cover, of exhibition quality, illustrating experimental use of the black Maltese Cross prior to February 1841. B.P.A. Certificate (2004). Photo Estimate £ 1,200-1,500

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