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Auction: 14022 - Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal history
Lot: 185

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
MB, good to very large margins all round, tied by a red Maltese Cross in an orange-pink shade, to entire letter, dated 20 May 1840, from Chelmsford to Fenchurch Street, with despatch d.s. in the same colour on reverse; light pressed filing fold at top, crossing the adhesive, and a small portion of the front of the entire has been replaced, otherwise fine and a most attractive May date cover. Specialised A1th, £2,800. Photo

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Sold for
£280