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Auction: 24019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1202

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 2
BL, good to large margins all round, tied by a red Maltese Cross in a purple shade, to envelope to Belgrave Square, Brighton c.d.s. of 7 May 1840 across flap on reverse, some staining and the adhesive crossed by a horizontal filing fold. Rare second day of official usage, Photo.

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

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Sold for
£1,200

Starting price
£550