used 1840 2d. plate 1, IL, in a rich deep shade, portion of selvedge at right, good to very large margins other sides, showing superb strike of the black Manchester 'fishtail' Cross; very fine and of outstanding exhibition appearance. Without doubt the finest example of this Cross we have seen on an 1840 2d. Photo

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used 1840 2d. plate 1, IL, in a rich deep shade, portion of selvedge at right, good to very large margins other sides, showing superb strike of the black Manchester 'fishtail' Cross; very fine and of outstanding exhibition appearance. Without doubt the finest example of this Cross we have seen on an 1840 2d. Photo