Great Britain 1840 2d blue Plate 1, SG5.
A superb used close to good four margin example lettered 'RI', neatly cancelled by a complete strike of the distinctive Manchester "Fishtail" Maltese Cross in black.
A stunning example of this rare and attractive postal cancellation.
GB Specialised Catalogue No: DS5vi.
Because the 2d blue was issued contemporary with the 1d black, it shares the distinction of being one of the world's first two postage stamps. The die for these first 2d stamps was taken indirectly from the original die of the 1d stamps.
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