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Auction: 21012 - Stamps & Covers of Great Britain, including the Windsor Collection - Conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 2094

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate Ia
GI with good to small margins cancelled by red Maltese Cross and affixed to piece showing d.s. 'c / my - 6 / 1840' with faint traces of red ink 'tying' the two. Expert's handstamp on reverse and R.P.S. Certificate (1973) stating 'the proof is lacking through the weakness of the 'tie''. Photo

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Sold for
£2,200

Starting price
£800