The Great Britain Philatelic Collections of Lady Mairi Bury, FRPSL

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Lot 105
  • 105

CI Plate 1A 1d. intense black (early impression), used 7 May 1840, S.G.AS1tb,

Estimate
8,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

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used on an entire letter from London to Bridgwater, Somerset 7 May 1840, clear to large margins, tied by a red Maltese Cross cancellation, London code 'F' date stamp of despatch on the reverse; very fine. AN EXCEPTIONAL SECOND DAY OF OFFICIAL USE. (S.G. from £17,000)

Catalogue Note

See 'May Dates' by Mike Jackson, Page 63