Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 1037
Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate Ia AE, double E, greyish shade showing early signs of plate wear, very small to large margins and well tied by experimental black Maltese Cross on local London wrapper with "T.P/Portugal St." plus 1840 (10 Sep.) datestamp on flap (which opens for display); horizontal folding crease. Photo Estimate £ 100-120
Sold for
£240