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Auction: 24029 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5139

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
PJ, grey-black shade showing moderate Plate wear, good to large margins all round, placed, contrary to Post Office instructions, near the centre of entire from Cambridge to London, dated 13 May 1840, tied by a crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, dated markings on reverse; filing fold clear of the adhesive, fine. A good May date cover from the second week of use. Specialised AS2tf, £3,250

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Sold for
£280

Starting price
£211