Auction: 21040 - Stamps and Postal History of Great Britain
Lot: 1095
Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate Ia
AA, intense black shade, good to enormous margins, tied by complete and almost upright bright red Maltese Cross to entire letter dated 19 May 1840; very fine and fresh, and a superb and rare 'May Date' cover. Brandon Certificate (2005). Specialised AS1th, £2,500+. Photo
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Sold for
£1,200
Starting price
£650