Auction: 176 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Auction
Lot: 423
1840 1d Black Plate 6, lettered DJ, four margins, tied by black Maltese Cross to 1840 folded letter addressed to Rowland Hill, Esq, Downing Street, red "2 An 2 / DE 31 / 1840" datestamp on reverse, light vertical filing fold through stamp, not detracting from the superb appearance of this lovely and important cover, an exceptional frontispiece for a specialized collection of Great Britain or classic philately; ex Gross.
Sold for
$4,750
