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Penny Black Stamp 1840

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Antiques & Collectables / Alamy Stock Photo

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4371 x 4941 px | 37 x 41.8 cm | 14.6 x 16.5 inches | 300dpi

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A penny black stamp with red cancellation from 1840 with 3 margins

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