Rare Penny Black items—including authentic stamps and historic covers linked to Britain’s first adhesive issue of 6 May 1840—anchor this curated collection. Exceptional variants like the 'VR Official' stamps and first-day covers underscore its philatelic significance. Every listing clearly notes plate number, usage date, format (stamp or cover), and postal context to support informed collecting.
Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 5, (First & Second registration sheet) imprimaturs, SG2
Sale price£30,000
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Great Britain 1840 1d black "VR" Official (Before Hardening) imprimatur, SGV1
Sale price£20,000
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