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World's First Postage Stamp "Penny Black" on Postal Cover, 1840

Item Details

World’s First Postage Stamp ‘Penny Black’ on Postal Cover, 1840. Lot includes a Penny Black stamp on a postal cover from October 16th, 1840. Envelope has a Red Maltese cancellation. See photos for more details.

Nationality Great Britain
Period Mid-19th Century
Date 1840
Approximate Number of Items 1

Condition

- used/addressed.

Dimensions

14.0" W x 11.0" H x 2.0" D

- measurements of shipping box.

Item #

ITMGH40971

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