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Auction: 24019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1263

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 4
IE, recut letter square, good to large margins all round and showing traces of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by a red Maltese Cross in a salmon pink shade to "Thurman's Library/Carlisle" stationery entire letter addressed to Edinburgh, dated markings of 30 May and 1 June on reverse; filing fold well clear of the adhesive, fine and very early use of Plate 4

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Estimate
£250 to £300

Starting price
£180