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Auction: 21040 - Stamps and Postal History of Great Britain
Lot: 1133

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate Ia
TL, intense black shade, a lower right corner example with part inscription visible at foot, tied on entire dated 24 May 1840 by complete and almost upright bright red Maltese Cross and used on the third Sunday of official usage, 'may/24 m/1840' c.d.s. in red on reverse; a very fine and rare cover. R.P.S. Certificate (1977). Specialised AS1ti, £6,500. Photo

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Sold for
£2,200

Starting price
£2500