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Lot# 1750 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1750 Great Britain

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    1840: Prepared for use but unissued: Official VR 1 d. black, lettered LE, the famous used example,three huge margins and mostly clear of the design at top, lightly cancelled by Maltese Cross in black. Ironed diagonal crease but an immensely scarce stamp in used condition. Cert RPSL (1969) Gi = £ 22'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Langham, RL, Dec 1939, lot 256.rn                        Stanley Gibbons, London, 7-8 Nov 1974, lot 1169.rn                        Collection Chartwell, Spink, London, 12 Dec 2012, lot 242.rn                       
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold