Description: QV 1840 1d Penny Black (DD) Plate 2 Spec SG1 AS14 Intense Black. Tied Red MX on cover. Plate 2 registered 22nd April 1840 Earliest known use 2nd May 1840 (this was the only plate other than plate 1a to provide stamps for the first day 6th may 1840. However it is known used before this. Destroyed 19th November 1841 Displays characteristic NW corner star with absence of 7 o’clock ray. Distinctive broad check letter D and leaning slightly to the left. Displays an unusual heavy top border of the NE corner star. Tied Red MX cancel 4 good Margins On cover from Macclesfield to Leek dated 3rd September 1840 Faint red Macclesfield receiving CDS to rear. Please examine photographs for condition. (81/96)
Price: 275 GBP
Location: St Boswells, Melrose, Borders
End Time: 2024-11-18T14:56:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 32.25 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Seller
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
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Denomination: 1d
Quality: On Cover
Currency: Pre-Decimal
Printing Method: Line-Engraved Issues
Grade: VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
Topic: Definitive
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Monarch/Regent: Victoria (1837-1901)
Colour: Black
