Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2 Italy stamps below each item handstamped "CANCELLED"

below each item handstamped "CANCELLED" (type D7)

These Official stamps were for the sole use of essentially autonomous Government Departments

from Diana'

A very rare printing variety as only 40 originally existed

Only one printing plate (plate 1) was used for this value

Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2 Italy stamps below each item handstamped "CANCELLED"A beautiful exhibition quality display cover from the second day of issue. The first time this cover has appeared on the market in over 50 years. Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2 penny black second day of issue cover. May 7th, 1840, the second day of issue, lettersheet sent from Keswick to London bearing a 1d black plate 1a lettered "TK" with very large margins, with Maltese Cross cancellation, and Keswick circular date stamp "MY 7 1840" on