3981
A British "Penny Black," 1840: 1st Postage Stamp
Sold
$90
Timed Auction
Railroad Crossing Discovery Auction: Closing November 12th, 2024
Category
Description
A nice example of the first postage stamp, issued in 1840, with black Maltese Cross cancel, with margins all around; in a handsome presentation folio, with original imprinted clamshell box.
Condition
Some toning and gum remnants on the back
