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Bidboard # 1870
Lot # 148
Catalogue Value or Estimate: $3,770.00
Current Bid: $925
Great Britain # 1

On Early Date Cover. VF, four margin example of a plate 1A or plate 1B Penny Black on May 22nd 1840 cover, neatly tied by a red Maltese Cross cancel to a VF condition folded cover (horizontal file fold noted for the record, well away from the stamp). Clear "EXETER MY 22 1840 C" split-ring postmark. May 23rd receipt manuscript notation on inner flap. Valued by 2018 Scott Classic for on cover usage between May 18th and May 23rd 1840. 2018 Scott Classic US$2,900.00=