Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2 Italy stamps mentioned purely for accuracy and

mentioned purely for accuracy and not detracting from what is a quite exceptional quality piece

signed by history's greatest General

below each item handstamped "CANCELLED" (type D7)

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

In 1811 King George IV (1762-1830) stepped up as Prince Regent in place of his father George III

Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 1a, SG2 Italy stamps mentioned purely for accuracy andA 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