Auction: 24029 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5235
(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 5
LH, three good margins, just touched at right, tied by black Maltese Cross and "Poulton/Penny Post" to 1841 (25 Feb.) entire letter to Blackburn with Preston skeleton d.s. on reverse. Fine and rare. Specialised £7,500.
Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold for
£480
Starting price
£240