Great Britain 1840 1d black, Plate 1a, SG2 Batum stamps kneeling and holding an olive-branch

kneeling and holding an olive-branch

second young head left with wreath of

A scarce signature by one of the most significant political leaders of the 20th century

Bushire 1915 (Sep) "CORONATION" 9ch deep violet and brown

The two-page document is dated September 16

Great Britain 1840 1d black, Plate 1a, SG2 Batum stamps kneeling and holding an olive-branchGreat Britain 1840 1d black Plate 1a, SG2. A fine used example with four good to large margins lettered TD, neatly cancelled by a crisp red Maltese Cross. An attractive example from the very first printing plate of the world's first postage stamp. The penny black represents a real landmark in British and worldwide history. The SG catalogue value is 375. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >