Great Britain 1840 2d blue Plate 2, SG5.
A superb used huge four margin horizontal pair lettered 'GA-GB', each stamp neatly cancelled by a crisp black Maltese Cross.
An exceptional multiple and a beauty to behold.
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.
Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £2,500.
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