Auction: 24019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1157
(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
QK, grey-black shade showing moderate Plate wear, large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter from Manchester to Bacup, dated 9 Feb. 1841; red c.d.s. on reverse. Fine and late usage of Plate 1a
Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold for
£290
Starting price
£140