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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: 1026

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a, Used
TK, large balanced margins all round, tied to piece dated 27 May 1840, by a fine ruby red Maltese Cross cancellation. Most attractive and rare.

provenance:
"Durham", November 1994

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Sold for
£380