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Lot# 3012 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 3012 Great Britain

    1840: 1 d. black, Plate 1a, lettered SC-SD, a used horizontal pair, early impression in the intense shade, large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, tiny scissor cut in margin only at top, tied to 1840 cover to Golden Square, London by two Maltese Crosses in red with "Fenchurch St." straight line in black at left. Framed datestamp in red displaying well above (June 19). A fine and attractive double rate cover Gi AS1 = £ 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF