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Auction: 21012 - Stamps & Covers of Great Britain, including the Windsor Collection - Conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 2118

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate Ib
IG small to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter from Leeds to Batley, manuscript endorsements "Not found at Batley", "Not found at Leeds, May 21st.", "Not Clapham Bros", "Try Birstal, Leeds", "Not Clapham & Son" a variety of datestamps; fine. A remarkable cover which was presumably returned to the sender

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Estimate
£350 to £400

Starting price
£240