Auction: 24029 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5303
(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 9
SC, close to good margins all round, somewhat ragged at left, tied by a bright red Maltese Cross to entire letter to London with Guernsey c.d.s. of 18 Jan. 1841 on the reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive. Fine and a scarce cover from Guernsey.
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Estimate
£300 to £400
Starting price
£190