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Auction: 24019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1152

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
KG, large margins, tied by red Maltese Cross to large part entire (no side flaps) to Lincolns Inn with two clear 8 May 1840 (3rd. day of Official use) datestamp on reverse; fine and rare early usage. Photo.

literature: Recorded in "May Dates" by M. Jackson

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

Sold for
£850

Starting price
£420