Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 4, SG2 Virgin Islands stamps The addition of the recovery

The addition of the recovery crew autographs lifts this cover to the greatest heights of desirability

Some minor marginal creasing does not detract from overall quality

Authentic strands of John Adams' hair

' handstamps a month later

the only surviving multiples and indeed a large proportion of all the recorded examples

Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 4, SG2 Virgin Islands stamps The addition of the recoveryGreat Britain 1840 1d Black Plate 4, SG2 A very fine unused, with original gum, example of the worlds first postage stamp, the Penny Black, from plate 4, lettered 'LA'. Features close to large four margins, with crisp impression and deep black shade. Mint penny blacks with four clear margins are very scarce in such fine mint condition. A lovely example of the worlds first postage stamp and the most important stamp in the world you could possibly own.