Great Britain 1840 1d grey-black, plate 1a, SG3

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Great Britain 1840 1d grey-black, plate 1a, SG3The finest example of the few 10th May (first Sunday of the month) penny black covers known. Great Britain 1840 1d grey black (worn plate), plate 1a, SG3, May Date "10th May (Sunday)" cover. An entire letter from Darlington on first Sunday May date, May 10th, to House of Commons bearing an 1840 1d grey black, plate 1a, lettered "AG" tied by Maltese Cross obliteration in red, backstamped Darlington 10. 5. 40 and 12. 5. 40. A superb quality example used

Choice Uncirculated and graded 85 by London Coins Grading Service and in their holder ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE >

It is estimated that up to 20% of sheets had to be discarded

Eric Haydock

The omission results in the loss of the inscription and face value

Lord Nelson (1758-1805) was a British naval officer famous for his victories against the French during the Napoleonic Wars

- Two cut swatches of the ivory silk used for the bridesmaids' dresses

Great Britain 1842 'Wessex' cancellations

variety 'Hill unshaded'

Boxers Sonny Lee and Mark Champion

Excellent provenance

who reigned from 1553 until 1558

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