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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: 1022

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a, Used
KH, a wonderfully clear early impression with large and balanced margins on all sides, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire, dated 12 May 1840, addressed to Preston, London datestamp on reverse, fine and rare

provenance:
"Durham", November 1994

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Sold for
£900