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Auction: 23027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2226

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
"V.R." Official
TB imprimatur with close to large margins all round, taken from the second registration sheet. Striking and very rare, there being only twenty-seven possible examples in private hands.

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

Sold for
£6,500

Starting price
£5500