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Ref. JC3314 · Rare Stamps
Great Britain 1840 1d black plate 2, SG2
Widely regarded as the finest used Penny Black multiple
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£150,000
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About this piece
Great Britain 1840 1d black plate 2, block of eight lettered 'QI-RL', beautifully tied to a small piece, each stamp with a crisp and perfectly struck scarlet-vermilion Maltese Cross, SG2.
A magnificent block featuring the world's first postage stamp. Widely regarded as the finest used multiple of the penny black from this plate or any other plate.
Without a doubt, the most visually appealing used block of penny blacks we have ever handled and a magnificent exhibition piece.
This iconic philatelic gem last appeared for sale on the market when it was offered by Stanley Gibbons in their monthly price list in 2010 for a price of £225,000.
Plate 2 was first registered on 22 April 1840 and was therefore amongst the first penny blacks issued on 6th May 1840.
Catalogue details
- Date
- 1840
- Reference
- JC3314
- Collection
- Rare Stamps
- Guarantee
- Lifetime, authenticity
- Delivery
- Free, insured, worldwide
- Returns
- 28 days, original condition
Certificate of authenticity
Supplied with a Paul Fraser Collectibles certificate of authenticity and covered by our lifetime money-back guarantee. Read about our authentication process.
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