Lot 1177
GB: 1840 1d black, Plate 1a (FE), close to large margins, tied by neat orange red Maltese Cross to entire letter




Stamps and Covers of Great Britain Including the David Willmer Collection | S26009
Auction: 10 June 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
1840 1d black, Plate 1a (FE), close to large margins, tied by neat orange red Maltese Cross to entire letter, the reverse with neat ‘21 May 1840’ hexagonal handstamp in red and London transit; central filing fold not effecting the adhesive. An attractive May date cover. SG 2 var, Spec A1th




