SG 3 1840 Queen Victoria. 1d. grey-black (worn). Plate 3. Lettered BF. Cancelled by a fine stroke of the Maltese Cross in red. Used.

Great Britain 1840 Queen Victoria. 1d. grey-black (worn). Plate 3. Lettered BF. Cancelled by a fine stroke of the Maltese Cross in red.  Two black ink marks at bottom (presumably made by the Post Office).  Fine used condition.  A FINE EXAMPLE OF THE WORLD’S FIRST POSTAGE STAMP.