Great Britain 1876 8d purple brown Plate 1, SG156a

Great Britain 1876 8d purple brown Plate 1, SG156aGreat Britain 1876 8d purple brown Plate 1, SG156a. Exceptionally fine and fresh example unused, with original gum, lettered 'EC' of this rare stamp that was prepared for use but not issued due to changes in postal rates. The finest quality example of this major rarity we have ever handled. This value was issued to prepay the rate at that time to India via Marseilles and to Australia via Brindisi. Two printing plates (1 and 2) were prepared and

each stamp with handstamp 'SPECIMEN' (type D16a)

This exceptional signed photo is a wonderful tribute to one of the most universally admired figures in history

Scarce in this form

Fear of the Persians

given to Fidel by his mistress Natty Revuelta Clews in 1964 when she returned from France

as Tongan custom does not allow one to imitate the actions of the person one is honouring

Almost always seen in pairs

A most attractive stamp displaying Roseau

Shilling George IV 1825 B P Uncirculated and graded 82 by London Coins Grading Service and in their holder ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE >

Made by Athleta - Brazil's official kit supplier

the £10 Britannia consisted of the two pairs of elliptical holes at the top and bottom

Some soiling nevertheless a spectacular uprated franking