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Auction: 24015 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1167

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 3
MB-MC and MD-ME, two horizontal pairs (originally a block of four), small to large margins and showing a portion of an adjoining stamp at top, tied by slightly oily red Maltese Cross cancellations to entire letter (no side flaps) to Norwich, dated 4 July 1840; a little toned and partial scissors cut between MB and MC. An important cover from this scarcer Plate. Photo

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Sold for
£1,700

Starting price
£1100

Sale 24015 Notices
Please note; This is Plate 2, not Plate 3 as stated.