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Auction: 24015 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1132

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
DD, with good to large margins all round, tied by most attractive red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter (dated 31 May) from Masham to Bedale showing on the reverse Masham/Penny Post straight line cancel and arrival 31 May 1840 d.s. A couple of archive folds not detracting the importance of this First Month, Last Sunday cover, posted and adelivered on the same day! Photo

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Estimate
£1,500 to £2,000

Starting price
£1500