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Auction: 24011 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain and the World
Lot: 2571

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
AC, grey-black shade showing moderate Plate wear, clear to huge margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, tied by Leeds distinctive Maltese Cross to entire letter to Manchester dated 18 March 1841, dated markings on the reverse; the entire with a few wrinkles and a neatly closed spike hole, fine and early use of the black Cross. rare on Plate 1a; a remarkable combination. Specialised AS2uc, £7,500

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Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£550