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Lot# 5018 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5018 Great Britain

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    1840: 1 d. black, plate 1a, lettered FC and FG, two single examples, used on printed legal indenture, dated 21 May 1840, from Chichester to Petworth, four margins but just touched at base of TG, plate showing early signs of wear, tied by upright strikes of a red Maltese Cross, despatch town dated to reverse in black, vertical filing crease well clear of adhesives, slight soiling and minor imprefections around opening folds, double rate penny black covers are rare especially used during May 1840 SG AS2th = £2'500++ for a single on cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF