GREAT BRITAIN - Queen Victoria PENNY BLACK, 1840

On offer is the prize-stamp for any collection: a Penny Black issued by Great Britain in 1840. The first issue of any adhesive stamp in the world, and the icon of philately.  

This stamp is in excellent condition, with even black tone, and cancelled with a red Maltese Cross, nicely centred.  It is an imperforate stamp - unfortunately cut a little close on the lower left.  The small crown watermark is visible at the back, towards the bottom.  The colour evident on the back is not toning of any kind, but rather the Maltese Cross which has had 175 years to become truly part of the paper.

Altogether a fabulous and rare item!  It has a minimum value of R5250, but may be worth more depending on which plate was used to make it.  (I unfortunately do not know how to tell the difference between plates.)  

[This value is based on an exchange rate of R15 to one pound.]

Postage R40, with tracking and insurance.

 Buy with confidence.  Your money back if you are not entirely satisfied!