GB QV 1840 1D Black – Plate 3, HL 4 Margins, Stunning Maltese Cross, Fine Used, No Hidden Faults (Cat: £500)
$517.50 excl GST
Own a piece of postal history! The world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the iconic GB QV 1840 1D Black Stamp, is a must-have for any serious collector. This specific example from the scarce Plate 3 features four good margins and a stunning Maltese Cross, making it a highly desirable and visually appealing item.
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Description
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a genuine Victorian era classic: the GB QV 1840 1D Black stamp. This specific stamp offers high quality for its age and period.
- Country of Origin: Great Britain / United Kingdom
- Monarch: Queen Victoria (QV)
- Issue Year: 1840
- Denomination: 1 Penny (1D)
- Plate Number: 3
- Sheet Position: HL (check letters in bottom corners)
- Quality: Fine used and no hidden faults
- Cancellation: Stunning, clear Maltese Cross postmark
- Catalogue Value: Appraised at approximately £500 (Stanley Gibbons estimate, price can vary by market)
GB QV 1840 1D Black Key Features & Collectible Appeal
This stands out due to its superb visual characteristics, which are critical to a philatelist’s valuation:
- Iconic Piece of History: The very first adhesive stamp ever issued, a cornerstone of any world-class collection.
- Condition: Graded as “Fine Used,” this example is fault-free, without hidden thins, tears, or creases that often plague stamps of this era.
- Desirable Cancellation: The Maltese Cross cancellation is light and neat, ensuring the engraved profile of Queen Victoria remains clear and aesthetically pleasing.
- Good Margins: Four good, even margins, a crucial factor for value.
- Investment Opportunity: Stamps from scarcer plates in fine condition are excellent philatelic investments.
