Duke of Wellington Hair in Frame

Duke of Wellington Hair in FrameA substantial quantity of short clipped, light coloured hair from the Duke of Wellington, cut in August 1841. Presented in a clear container, mounted on a maroon fabric background, beneath the original envelope in which the hair was preserved. According to the envelope, the hair was originally kept by a Mrs William Rhodes. The envelope is annotated: "The Duke of Wellingtons hair cut in Augt. 1841". Framed and glazed in a modern wooden frame to an

nevertheless this magnificent block is without doubt one of the finest surviving pieces of the issue and a splendid philatelic showpiece

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Colin Cowdrey

In witness whereof

immaterial to what is a fine quality set

Stamp issue related to the Commemoration of Sir Milton Margai (1895-1964) and Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) "in memoriam two great leaders"

the cooperation to create in our homeland a still more just and humane society that today is within reach of our intelligent

Blocks from Plate 7 are rarely encountered in this quality

Very fine well centred unmounted original gum example printed by Waterlow

both stamps with variety showing small second "z"

The Eagle Has Landed

Photograph measures 10" x 8" and is in good condition