Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 4, SG2 Virgin Islands stamps the box came to be

the box came to be known as The Post Box or ‘El Buzon De Correos’

overprinted 'SPECIMEN' (type GB26)

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

Colchester’

SG Catalogue Value is £4

Great Britain 1840 1d black Plate 4, SG2 Virgin Islands stamps the box came to beGreat 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.