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Auction: 21040 - Stamps and Postal History of Great Britain
Lot: 1157

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate III
MG small to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire letter, endorsed "Afternoon Mail", dated 15 Sept. 1840 to Preston, on reverse Lancaster c.d.s.; two closed spike holes and no right flap, otherwise fine. A rare endorsement on a Penny Black cover. Photo

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Sold for
£150

Starting price
£140