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Auction: 23027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2091

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
IL, from the right of the sheet with part sheet margin and inscription "... the Labels above th..." and close to very large margins other sides, on entire (no side flaps) with Lincoln c.d.s. of 14 May 1840 on the front, clean filing fold at foot well clear of the adhesive; fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1993)

provenance: Lady Mairi Bury, 2010

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£950

Starting price
£700