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Auction: 16034 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2964

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate Ia
HG close to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to large part of entire letter, dated 16 May 1840, from London to Bromley, dated markings and straight line "meltons" on reverse (across flap); some small faults but a scarce early "May" date. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). Specialised AS2tf, £3,500. Photo

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Sold for
£290