Auction: 23027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2128
(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 2
MG, good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation in a deep carmine shade, to entire with Leeds c.d.s. of 6 Aug. 1840 on the reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive. Brandon Certificate (1995)
Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold for
£550
Starting price
£350