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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 1041

Great Britain 1840 One Penny Black Plate Ia GE-HH, block of eight (4 x 2) in a grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, a little close or just touched at top, large to very margins other sides and showing portions of three adjoining stamps at foot, tied by orange-red Maltese Cross cancellation on entire letter dated in manuscript "13 May 1840" from London to Glasgow with dated markings in of 14 and 15 May in red and black on reverse, light pressed horizontal filing fold affecting the block, otherwise very fine. A great rarity and of considerable visual appeal. One of the largest and most appealing known multiples of the famous Penny Black surviving on entire letter. Photo Estimate £ 70,000-90,000

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