Lot 20068 – JERSEY PENNY BLACK COVER WITH BLACK MC USED PRIOR

JERSEY PENNY BLACK COVER WITH BLACK MC USED PRIOR TO OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION 1841 (Jan 18) Entire from JERSEY to Yarmouth with 1840 1d black FI pl.1a with close to good margins, tied by black MC, with Jersey and London bs, some minor staining around the adhesive, still very attractive and rare usage. Note: The black MC was officially introduced on 10th February 1841, with this example pre-dating the official date by 22 days Provenance: “Chartwell” Estimate: € 1’500 – € 2’000