Lot# 1279 - Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 1279 Great Britain
1840, 1 d. black, plate 3, lettered BA-EA, used vertical strip of four, cancelled a red Maltese Cross, four margins all round, close to large in places, very fresh printing, strong colour, CA has a hole just north east of center, light horizontal fold between middle stamps, otherwise very fine; multiples of three or more are extremely scarce, vertical examples more so, a rare and attractive example.Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 1,200 CHF