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Auction: 8038 - Great Britain Stamps & Postal History
Lot: 1085

Great Britain Line Engraved 1840 One Penny Black Plate Ia HK, touched or a little cut-into at left, large margins other sides, applied at upper-left, contrary to regulations, on 1840 (10 May) envelope (with enclosure dated 9th May) from Bridgewater to Clapham Common and with red datestamps (11/5) on reverse, light horizontal bend affecting the adhesive; fine. A rare and attractive use on the first Sunday (which is much rarer than 6th May). B.P.A. Certificate (1974). Cat. £60,000. Photo Estimate £ 3,000-4,000 literature: "May Dates" by Mike Jackson

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