Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 1a, SG2 Pitcairn Islands stamps an absolute treasure

an absolute treasure

A rare and attractive group of die proofs pulled from the master die in unissued colours in very fine condition

lightly cancelled leaving most of profile clear

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Accompanied with an independent certificate of authenticity from Holcombe (1985)

Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 1a, SG2 Pitcairn Islands stamps an absolute treasureGreat Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a lettered 'AF', SG2. A fine used example with four good margins, crisp and neatly cancelled by a red Maltese Cross. Plate 1 of the penny black was put to press on 11 April 1840 and registered on 15 April 1840. As the plate had not been hardened in a rush to meet the target issue date it soon showed signs of wear. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 450. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >