Great Britain, 1840, 1d black, letters DD, red Maltese cross cancel, clear to ample margins, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1. SG No. 2  £300 ($486). $0 (Image)

Great Britain, 1840, 1d black, letters K-F, large to huge margins all around, deep color, tied by bold red Maltese Cross on fresh 1840 folded letter to Warwick, with matching "Stratford-On-Avon" origin backstamp, usual file fold; some light cover stains cleaned, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous gem on cover; with 2010 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 1. SG No. 2  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

Great Britain, 1840, 1d black, letters CF, margins large to just shaving design at upper right, tied by red Maltese cross cancel on folded letter sheet to High Wycombe, "V, Ja-18, 1841" origin backstamp; missing sideflap, otherwise Very Fine. SG No. 2. Scott No. 1  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)