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British Guiana One-Cent Magenta stamp is displayed for photographs at premises of the Sotheby's auction house, in London, Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Video. The 'Mona Lisa' of stamps, worth $8 million, goes on display in London

Updated: 15/11/2021 - 17:45 GMT+1

The unique 1856 1c Magenta from British Guiana was bought at auction in the USA. The sale makes it the world's most expensive stamp.

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