Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2

Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2.

A superb quality large four margin used example lettered 'BF', cancelled by a perfect strike of the red Maltese Cross, which is almost complete.

One of the finest quality used examples in existence, particularly attractive being from the very first printing plate of the world's first postage stamp.