GB PENNY BLACK 1840 Birmingham MX Cover KGVI 1940 CENTENARY FDC Rare Unique? 5s
£3,500.00
GB PENNY BLACK 1840 Birmingham MX 1d Plate 2 (KG) Cover KGVI 1940 CENTENARY FDC Rare Unique? 5s
GENUINE ORIGINAL PENNY BLACK 1840 COVER re-posted in 1940 as a FIRST DAY COVER of the KGVI/QV Double-Head Penny Black Centenary issue stamps. REMARKABLE & RARE. The only such usage we have seen. Penny black is 1d Plate 2 (KG) with four margins. Entire Letter dated "Birmingham 3 June 1840". Posted again at *BROADBURY OKEHAMPTON DEVON* on 6th May 1940 with fine CDSs on face and repeated on reverse. Very Fine for an item of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion. WONDERFUL EXHIBITION ITEM for the serious collector of FIRST DAY COVERS.
GENUINE ORIGINAL PENNY BLACK 1840 COVER re-posted in 1940 as a FIRST DAY COVER of the KGVI/QV Double-Head Penny Black Centenary issue stamps. REMARKABLE & RARE. The only such usage we have seen. Penny black is 1d Plate 2 (KG) with four margins. Entire Letter dated "Birmingham 3 June 1840". Posted again at *BROADBURY OKEHAMPTON DEVON* on 6th May 1940 with fine CDSs on face and repeated on reverse. Very Fine for an item of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion. WONDERFUL EXHIBITION ITEM for the serious collector of FIRST DAY COVERS.
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| Denomination | 1d |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | Up to 1840 |
| Era | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Quality | Used |
| Printing Method | Line-Engraved Issues |
| Grade | VF (Very Fine) |
| Cancellation Type | First Day of Issue |
| Colour | Black |
