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Auction: 23027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2176

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 6
FG, intense black shade, large to very large margins all round, applied at the left of entire letter to Tenby, dated 23 Oct. 1840 and tied by two Bristol orange Maltese Cross cancellations and with matching c.d.s. on the reverse; fine. A rare and spectacular cover with the stamp applied contrary to Post Office instructions. Photo

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Sold for
£650

Starting price
£500