Great Britain 1840 1d Black Plate 2, SG2 – 2nd Sunday Franking
An outstanding early usage of the world’s first postage stamp.
A very fine used four-margin example of the 1840 1d black from Plate 2, lettered 'AK', tied to a clean entire envelope by a crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation.
Sent from Manchester to Sheffield, the reverse bears a clear Manchester datestamp for 'MY 17 1840', the second Sunday after the stamp’s official release.
A rare and highly desirable second Sunday franking.
Accompanied by a 2010 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.
GB Specialised Catalogue No: AS15tg.
Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: from £8,000.
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