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Auction: 14028 - The J. E. Safra Collection of Classic Great Britain Rarities, Including 1840 One Penny Blacks, 1840 Two Penny Blues and the famous King George V 1d. Tete Beche Pair
Lot: 1020

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a, Used
IJ, good to very large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation in a chocolate-brown shade, to envelope, dated 7 May 1840, addressed to Adelphi, boxed datestamp on reverse, opening well for display and with step type "T.P./Kentish Town" handstamp alongside; a few minor cover faults but a most attractive second day of official use cover. Specialised £20,000

provenance:
"Durham", November 1994

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Sold for
£5,000