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Auction: 9007 - Great Britain Stamps & Postal History
Lot: 333

Great Britain Line Engraved 1840 One Penny Black Plate VIII EJ, good to large margins all round tied by two black Maltese Cross cancellations on 1840 (5 Dec.) entire letter to Tenterden, "cranbrook" c.d.s. on reverse; fine. Rare early use of the black Cross from an Office out side of London and the double strike contrary to regulations. Photo Estimate £ 300-350

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