Great Britain 1840 1d grey black Plate 1a, SG3 India stamps GB Specialised Catalogue No: G(1)w

GB Specialised Catalogue No: G(1)w

The unique unmounted mint

1859 (AP 1) outer wrapper from St John’s to Baltimore

A scarce stamp only found in used condition and rarely so fine

A beautiful personal letter from Stan Laurel with impeccable provenance

Great Britain 1840 1d grey black Plate 1a, SG3 India stamps GB Specialised Catalogue No: G(1)wGreat Britain 1840 1d Grey Black Plate 1a, SG3 Rare Black Maltese Cross A very fine used example of the 1840 1d Grey Black from the first printings of the penny black (Plate 1a), lettered 'HH', featuring a full four margin cut and showing moderate plate wear. What makes this example especially desirable is the black Maltese Cross cancellation, scarce on the first printing plate and more typically seen in red. The strike is crisp and well centred,