Lot 30011 - 1840 1d Black Plate 2, irregular block of five (KD–LF). A most unusual and attractive multiple with good margins throughout and cancelled by red Maltese Crosses. The LE stamp shows the constant “double E” variety. Corner

1840 1d Black Plate 2, irregular block of five (KD–LF). A most unusual and attractive multiple with good margins throughout and cancelled by red Maltese Crosses. The LE stamp shows the constant “double E” variety. Corner

Lot 30011 - 1840 1d Black Plate 2, irregular block of five (KD–LF). A most unusual and attractive multiple with good margins throughout and cancelled by red Maltese Crosses. The LE stamp shows the constant “double E” variety. Corner

Great Britain » 1840 1d Black and 1d Red plates 1a to 11

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Estimate

1'500 - 2'000 GBP

Current bid

1'300 GBP

Auction date

Sun 4 Oct 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)

11d 0h 13m 56s before bidding ends

Description

1840 1d Black Plate 2, irregular block of five (KD–LF). A most unusual and attractive multiple with good margins throughout and cancelled by red Maltese Crosses. The LE stamp shows the constant “double E” variety. Corner bends on KD and LF. A rare and striking exhibition piece. (SG Spec. as a block of four, £18,000).

Catalogue ref: S.G. 2

Auction

Autumn 2026 Specialised Auctions

Catalogue

The Tomasini Collection of Classic GB part II

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