Great Britain 1840 1d grey black Plate 1a, SG3 India stamps 1984 edition of Newsweek featuring

1984 edition of Newsweek featuring an autograph from cover star Henry Kissinger

GB Specialised Catalogue No: G(1)w

she is known for her stage performances and style

GB Specialised Catalogue No: DS5vi

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Great Britain 1840 1d grey black Plate 1a, SG3 India stamps 1984 edition of Newsweek featuringGreat Britain 1840 1d Grey Black Plate 1a, SG3 Rare Black Maltese Cross A very fine used example of the 1840 1d Grey Black from the first printings of the penny black (Plate 1a), lettered 'HH', featuring a full four margin cut and showing moderate plate wear. What makes this example especially desirable is the black Maltese Cross cancellation, scarce on the first printing plate and more typically seen in red. The strike is crisp and well centred,