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Auction: 16010 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1085

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate Ia
QE worn impression, small to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to envelope, dated 7 Aug. 1840, from Ipswich to Sleaford, re-directed to Drumlanrig Castle, with the Penny Black further pen cancelled and manuscript "1" applied for re-direction, red Sleaford arrival (10.8) on the front; closed flap tear on reverse extends slightly to top of front; fine and scarce. Photo

note:
Drumlanrig Castle is the home of the Duke and Duchesss of Buccleuch and Queensbury, where the famous "Buccleuch" find block of Two Pence blues was discovered

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Sold for
£210