Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2 Morocco Agencies stamps intermediate shade

intermediate shade

There are no examples of these bisect stamps known in mint condition

Very scarce in such fine condition with marginal inscription

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Mortally wounded at the height of the battle General Sir John Moore survived long enough to see British Victory and died knowing he had done his duty

Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2 Morocco Agencies stamps intermediate shadeGreat Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2, May Date "31st May (last Sunday)" cover. An entire letter sent from Loughborough to Leicester on Sunday May 31st bearing a four margin 1840 1d black, plate 1a, lettered "HE" tied by a red Maltese Cross and with Loughborough circular date stamp for "MY 31 1840". A very attractive Sunday May date penny black cover benefiting from the datestamp on the front of the cover making it perfect for display purposes. A