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Auction: 3028 - The "Grant" Collection of Stamps & Postal History of Great Britain
Lot: 2050

Plate IV, OB, good to large margins, light strike of the red Maltese Cross and very fine large part strike of the red London 'tombstone' Paid dated 20 or 26 May 1840; trace of light creases but in no way detracting from the wonderful appearance. A rare combination of cancellation and May 1840 date. B.P.A. Certificate (1983). Photo Estimate £ 600-700

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£800