Great Britain 1840 1d Black Plate 1a, SG2 Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps common to such multiples

common to such multiples

upper marginal block of 9

Made by Eastman Kodak Company…Week of Sept 24

The machine was approved by May 1850 and perforation trials were concluded prior to the first experimental distribution of these stamps in October 1850

Great Britain 1840 1d Black Plate 1a, SG2 Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps common to such multiplesGreat Britain 1840 1d Black Plate 1a, SG2. A very fine and fresh unused with original gum four margin example lettered 'JI'. Accompanied by a 1968 Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) Certificate of Authenticity. A very scarce mint example of the world's first postage stamp from the first printing plate. It is very difficult to find mint examples in such fine condition. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 18,500. The first printing plate of the 1d black was