Auction: 24019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1161
(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
TJ, just touched at top, tied by a red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire (no side flaps) used within Edinburgh, fine c.d.s. of 17 May 1840 on reverse and opening well for display; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine. A rare second Sunday usage. Photo.
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Sold for
£500
Starting price
£500