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Auction: 161 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 284

#1, 1840 1d Black, a particularly choice mint example of the world's first postage stamp, boasting a wonderful overall freshness which belies its age, large even margins all around, rich color and strong impression on bright paper, full clean original gum, minor h.r., very fine; a nicer mint single would be a challenge to locate; 1974 PF certificate (S.G. #2; £12,500).

Sold for
$4,750