1840 One Penny Black
All with Maltese Cross cancellations, struck in red unless otherwise stated
Proof A late impression from the original die proof in black, on thin paper (45x78mm.) engraved "1/OLD ORIGINAL" (reversed) at foot; a little ragged at left and right with tear at upper-left (clear of design), a little foxed. Photo
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Proof A late impression from the original die proof in black, on thin paper (45x78mm.) engraved "1/OLD ORIGINAL" (reversed) at foot; a little ragged at left and right with tear at upper-left (clear of design), a little foxed. Photo