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Auction: 24029 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5251

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 6
FI, cut into, used on 1841 (Jan 24) 'Walsall Letter Bag' anti-corn law folded pamphlet, cancelled by red Maltese Cross and originally sealed by pink 'Joan Gadsby' wafer, 'Jan 24 1841' c.d.s on reverse, folding marks clear of the adhesive and some soiling, nevertheless a very rare newspaper usage. B.P.A. (1994) and R.P.S. (1998) Certificates.

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Estimate
£800 to £1,200

Starting price
£650