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Auction: 20010 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 1616

Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate VI
QL good to large margins, tied by a red Maltese Cross in a pinkish shade to entire letter to Ashby-de-la-Zouch with matching Atherstone c.d.s. of 24 Nov. 1840 alongside, the entire re-directed to Cheshire with the new address and manuscript "1" on reverse; unusual. Photo

note:
Rockoff & Jackson record the pink Maltese Cross of Atherstone used in November 1840 on page 409

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Sold for
£250

Starting price
£130