GB · SG 1 · Queen Victoria - Line Engraved · 4 Margins
5980 GB SG1 1d Black Plate 11 "QH" on Cover 1840. Sc#1 Mi1 4 Margins. C£16000
| SG | 1 |
|---|---|
| Condition | Used · Used |
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Details
Catalogue references
| Stanley Gibbons (SG) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Scott | 1 |
| Michel | 1 |
| Yvert et Tellier | 1 |
Physical
| Denomination | 1 d - British penny (old) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Perforation | Imperforate |
| Watermark | Crown Type 5 [Up] |
| Printing | Recess |
Classification
| Country / territory | GB |
|---|---|
| Series | Queen Victoria - Line Engraved |
| Issue type | Definitive |
| Themes | Crowns and Coronets, Famous People, Heads of State, Queens, Royalty, Women |
Condition & catalogue value
| Condition | 4 Margins |
|---|---|
| Catalogue value | £16000 |
Description
This GB 1 d - British penny (old) black stamp was issued in 1840 as part of a definitive issue.
It is catalogued as Stanley Gibbons 1, Scott 1 and Michel 1, and is offered used. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £16000.
Perforation Imperforate. Watermark: Crown Type 5 [Up]. Printing: Recess. Series: Queen Victoria - Line Engraved.
5980 GB SG1 1d Black Plate 11 "QH" on Cover 1840. Sc#1 Mi1 4 Margins. C£16000: 1d Black Plate 11 "QH" on cover. 4 Margins (close at SE corner) AS72. Small tear on "PE" of "PENNY", although almost certainly period to when the stamp was cut. The letter was sent 18th May 1841 to Francis Bannester, Barling, Rochford, Essex - A small estuary village on the North bank of the Thames. Francis Bannester, born 1793, owned and farmed Rushley Island.
Item will be sent FULLY INSURED. Hand delivery is preferred if within 100 miles of my location. Overseas buyers: Overseas postage is not preferred, however I am willing to post outside of the UK under these terms: postage will be FULLY insured, and buyer will accept ALL responsibility for its safe arrival, any loss or damage will be buyers responsibility - by purchasing this item overseas you are accepting these terms. This is due to "convenient" lost items from overseas buyers at my expense. I hope this is understandable.
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