Lot 133
Great Britain, 1840, Queen Victoria First Issue, 1d black, First Day Cover (1), plate 2, "O.D.", three full margins, barely touched lower right, tied by red handstamped cancel on folded letter from Bristol to London, letter datelined "Bristol May 6 1840" and a beautifully struck "Bristol MY 6 1840" on reverse with circular "E 7 MY 1840" as well, filing fold passes through stamp and a tiny non-contemporary ink mark at top right, both barely noticeable, handsome usage. SG £75,000 ($114,750).
Estimate 20,000 - 30,000
A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE WORLD'S FIRST POSTAGE STAMP USED ON THE FIRST DAY POSTAGE STAMPS COULD BE USED. A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE "FIRST DAY OVER".
Expertization: with 1975 Royal certificate and 2024 P.F. certificate.
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