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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: 1025

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a, Used
QI, good to large margins all round, tied by crisp and upright red Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter, dated 18 May 1840, addressed to London with clear d.s. on reverse; small cover faults but a most attractive May date cover. Specialised £2,800

provenance:
"Durham", November 1994

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Sold for
£750