Victorian Penny Black with 'Curious 5 Postmark'

1840 A.D.

5 7/8 x 4 in. (13 grams total, 15 x 10.2 including card).

Great Britain (GB), Queen Victoria (QV), 1d black, check letters QB, plate 1b, with 'Curious Postmark with part of figure 5' cancellation stamp in red. SG 2. Cat. £375.00+. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK philately market.
From a private UK collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 2564