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Auction: 16027 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1829

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate Ia
QC grey-black shade showing very considerable Plate wear, close to large margins all round, tied by orange-red Maltese Cross to entire letter, dated 27 May 1840, to Dover, clear c.d.s. on reverse; the adhesive is defective and has been lifted and replaced slightly out of position. Nevertheless a stunning worn plate. Photo

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Sold for
£130