Description
Great Britain 1840 Unmounted Mint "Penny Black", 1d Black Plate 9, SG2.
Exceptionally fine and fresh unused original gum four margin example of the world's first postage stamp, lettered IG.
A very difficult plate to find mint and an absolutely stunning example. Plate 9 accounted for only around 5% of the total number of penny blacks printed.
Accompanied by a 2002 Brandon Certificate of Authenticity.
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