Great Britain 1840 1d black, Plate 8, SG2 Long Island stamps The block of four is

The block of four is the only unused multiple of the 96c olive-bistre

As this document describes the loan that helped Gresham found his empire

Consisting of 31 pages bound in green and gold hardback

he was delighted to say “yes”

Signed sketch of the Solar System from astronomer Clyde Tombaugh

Great Britain 1840 1d black, Plate 8, SG2 Long Island stamps The block of four isGreat Britain 1840 1d black, Plate 8, SG2. A very fine used example with good to large margins lettered QH, cancelled by a crisp black Maltese Cross. A most attractive example of the world's first postage stamp. The penny black represents a real landmark in British and worldwide history. The SG catalogue value is 525. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >