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Auction: 23027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2215

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 11
GJ, black shade with large balanced margins on all sides, tied by a fine upright black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter from Stroud to London, dated 22 Aug. 1841; clean horizontal filing at foot, well clear of the adhesive. Very fine. A wonderful cover from this rare Plate

provenance: Chartwell, June 2011

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

Estimate
£6,000 to £8,000

Starting price
£4200