{"title":"British Empire and Commonwealth postage stamps","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6888dcad-321c-8321-85b2-2e0f29a68de9-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-42\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"32c0955c-352a-4577-9a52-9f0dd16d32e4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eAdd to your collection with British Empire and Commonwealth postage stamps ranging from early issues of British India, Western Australia’s Black Swan, and British Guiana to the King George V Admiral series. Each piece is described with origin, date, and context, spanning surcharges, overprints, commemoratives, and definitives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tobago-1879-1-mauve-unused-sg6","title":"Tobago 1879 £1 mauve, SG6","description":"\u003cp\u003eTobago 1879 £1 mauve, watermark CC, SG6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant quality mint example with large part original gum. Typical centring for this issue but wonderfully fresh and rarely seen so fine. Choice quality for this key stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA key high-denomination rarity from the island of Tobago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2430\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eThe £1 Tobago (SG6) is one of the rarest and most sought-after colonial key plate high values of the British Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2524\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003eMost surviving examples are fiscally used; mint examples with gum are notably scarce.\u003cstrong data-end=\"2916\" data-start=\"2904\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned Champion and Bloch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity (1977).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously handled and sold by stamp dealers, Stanley Gibbons. The SG catalogue price is £4,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eThe island of Tobago, part of the British West Indies, issued its first stamps in 1879, following its transition to a Crown Colony. Prior to this, Tobago had no independent issues, and local postal needs were served irregularly. The £1 value represented an extraordinarily high denomination at the time, intended primarily for revenue or fiscal purposes and for rare cases of large bulk postal transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003eThis issue is one of the iconic key stamps of Tobago, and of British Colonial philately more broadly. The design follows the classic Key Plate system devised by De La Rue, featuring the diademed head of Queen Victoria in profile within a decorative engine-turned frame, inscribed \u003cem data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1765\"\u003eTOBAGO\u003c\/em\u003e at the top and \u003cem data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003eONE POUND\u003c\/em\u003e at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinter: De La Rue \u0026amp; Co., London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Surface-printed using the Key Plate method (a standard frame plate combined with interchangeable country\/value tablets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper: Watermarked Crown CC (Crown and “CC” — Crown Colonies).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforation: Comb perforated (14).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Distinctive mauve shade, prone to fading in poor storage — examples retaining full freshness, as here, are greatly prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990758855,"sku":"PT824","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT824-2.jpg?v=1481298642"},{"product_id":"cyprus-1925-duty-die-proofs-sg120-122","title":"Cyprus 1925 Duty Die Proofs, SG120, 122","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyprus 1925 (24 Aug to 2 Sep) duty die proofs for the new 1½pi and 2½pi plates (each with HORIZONTAL fraction bar), the unique and remarkably full documentation comprising three proofs of each value in different forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first pair are cut down (27-28 x 33-5mm) and affixed to separate cards (70 x 85mm) with matching M\/S endorsements ('Cyprus Req 3947\/1' at upper right, dated '28.8.25' at lower right, with 'appd\/J Stanford\/26\/8' above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second pair are stamp-size, and affixed to day book piece with M\/S endorsements 'Aug 31st\/120' and 'Sep 2nd\/120' above, indicating date of striking the 120 leads for each plate. The third pair are matching 92x60mm cards, with 'AFTER\/STRIKING' handstamped at lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary assembly which could not be replicated, the first pair of a character not otherwise recorded for Cyprus, the day book piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: ex Robson Lowe, Zurich 23\/3\/76, lot 209 (part).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex Stanley Gibbons stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990759111,"sku":"PT825","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT825-2.jpg?v=1481298643"},{"product_id":"newfoundland-1859-cover-sg4","title":"Newfoundland 1859 4d scarlet-vermilion cover, SG4","description":"\u003cp\u003eNewfoundland 1859 4d scarlet-vermilion cover sent from St John's to Baltimore, SG4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1859 (AP 1) outer wrapper from St John’s to Baltimore, 'Tucker' correspondence, endorsed 'pr Mail via Halifax', franked by 1857-64 4d scarlet-vermilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality cover with good to very large margins, except a little close at foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is tied by light barred oval, with red despatch circular date stamp (overstruck by '5\/BOSTON\/BR.PKT.' Entry circular date stamp is dated 'AP 10') alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical filing folds (clear of stamp and postmarks), but very fine for this usage, the stamp being particularly attractive example with lovely colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover bears one of the first stamp issues of Newfoundland, after becoming self-governing in 1855, which are considered classics of the British Empire with the Royal Crown and Heraldic flowers of Great Britain paying homage to the British Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Bill Gross, Hubbard, Carey Fox and Stanley Gibbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with Royal Philatelic Society (1968) and V.G. Greene (2001) Certificates of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/brand-new-site-brand-new-stamps-8257567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover more about this stamp in our newsletter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990759239,"sku":"PT826","price":6250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Newfoundland-cover.jpg?v=1522059569"},{"product_id":"malaya-straits-1892-32c-surcharge-omitted-unused-sg94a","title":"Malaya - Straits Settlements 1892-94 32c carmine-rose, surcharge omitted, SG94a","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalaya - Straits Settlements 1892-94 (3c on) 32c carmine-rose, ERROR SURCHARGE OMITTED, SG94a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with original gum. Faint gum bend, inconsequential as very fine appearance with lovely fresh colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA choice example of this famous error, of which one upper left pane of 60 was discovered in Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex Stanley Gibbons stock item with a Catalogue value of £4,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eThe Straits Settlements (Singapore, Penang, Malacca, and later Labuan) were under British colonial administration and issued their own postage from 1867. By the early 1890s, postage demand outstripped supply of certain values, leading to frequent surcharges on surplus stocks of higher denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003eIn 1892–94, supplies of lower values were exhausted, and 32c carmine-rose stamps were surcharged “3 Cents” to serve as everyday postal values. During this process, a pane of 60 stamps escaped the surcharge operation at the Government Printing Office in Singapore. These were released into circulation before the error was discovered, creating one of the most famous surcharge omissions of Malayan philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003ePrinting \u0026amp; Technical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e De La Rue \u0026amp; Co., London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface-printed using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eKey Plate system\u003c\/strong\u003e (a common frame with interchangeable country names and values).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown CA watermark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003ePerforation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comb perforated 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eIntended Overprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e “3 Cents” surcharge in black, applied locally at Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eError:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete omission of surcharge, producing a “nonsense” denomination in carmine-rose (32c) during a period when only 3c was in demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990759623,"sku":"PT828","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT828-2.jpg?v=1481298647"},{"product_id":"solomon-islands-1907-6d-large-canoe-imperf-pair-unused-sg6a","title":"Solomon Islands 1907 6d chocolate large canoe imperforate pair, SG6a","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritish Solomon Islands 1907 6d chocolate 'large canoe', vertical pair, error imperforate between, SG6a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mind pair with large part original gum and with very fresh colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlated as R3-4\/2 on the sheet with diagnostic flaws. Minor gum soaking on top perforations, still fine for this major rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major rarity from the British \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSolomon\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eIslands\u003c\/span\u003e being a vertical pair with the error of having no perforations between the stamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stamps issued in 1907 were the first “large canoe” stamps and are considered one of the most interesting areas in all of philately, often the subject of specific specialised collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is fascinating showing a war canoe called a “tomoko” used by warriors on headhunting expeditions. The palm trees on either side depict Coconut palms, which was the major trade at that time for the British Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis error is extremely scarce, and especially so in this quality, with most examples having condition issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is so rare, the last time this rarity was seen on the market was when it sold at a Robson Lowe auction in February 1973.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex Stanley Gibbons stock item with a Catalogue value of £7,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/the-best-story-youll-hear-all-day-385266\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead our full newsletter about this stamp here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990759751,"sku":"PT829","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT829-2.jpg?v=1481298648"},{"product_id":"tristan-da-cunha-1918-cover-to-guildford-sgc1","title":"Tristan Da Cunha 1918 Cover to Guildford, SGC1","description":"\u003cp\u003eTristan Da Cunha 1918 cover to Guildford, carried on board the 'Southern Sea' which arrived at the island on 13 November 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancelled with a very fine strike of type I cachet in violet, franked at 1d rate by a horizontal pair of Great Britain 1912-24 ½d green, tied on arrival by two strikes of 'F.S. 62 \/ LONDON' circular date stamps dated '27 JA 19'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional quality for a Type I cover, and rare thus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of postal history sent from the remote South Atlantic island of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eTristan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eDa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCunha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e two days after World War I ended. It arrived at its final destination in England over two months later on 27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January, 1919.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex-Stanley Gibbons stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivery. 28-day returns.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990760199,"sku":"PT832","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT832-2.jpg?v=1481298654"},{"product_id":"tristan-da-cunha-1929-stampless-cover-to-usa-sgc7","title":"Tristan Da Cunha 1929 stampless cover to USA, SGC7","description":"\u003cp\u003eTristan Da Cunha 1929 stampless cover to the USA, carried on board the 'Halesius' which arrived at Tristan Da Cunha on 24 May, with two very fine strikes of the rare type Va cachet in magenta (as type V, but without break in inner ring, and damaged 'T', 'C' and 'N'), 'T' in circle between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso a London paquebot transit circular date stamp dated '26 JU 29' at the upper right, and a 'New York Due\/ 10 \/ CENTS' paired circles at lower left. 'JUL 8 1929' receiving handstamp on reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrivial peripheral blemishes mentioned for accuracy, still superb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably the finest of the six covers (and the first to be discovered) recorded by Crabb, which mostly have faint strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated on p.195 of Crabb's 'The History and Postal History of Tristan da Cunha'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Jack Cole Collection (Stanley Gibbons Auctions 30\/10\/98, lot 188). Also an ex Stanley Gibbons stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTristan Da Cunha did not issue its first stamps until 1952. Between 1908 to 1952, cachets of origin were struck on mail from the island. The handstamps producing these cachets were supplied over the years by people particularly interested in the island as well as islanders. They were predominantly used by the clergymen who volunteered to go and serve as the community's ministers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/s83lgvf2vu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Click here to discover more about this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990761159,"sku":"PT833","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT833-2.jpg?v=1481298655"},{"product_id":"new-zealand-1930-series-of-36-die-proofs-sgf145-68a","title":"New Zealand 1930 series of 36 die proofs, SGF145\/68a","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand 1930 Series of thirty-six stamp-size die proofs in black on glazed card for the 1931-40 'Arms' postal fiscal issue (SGF145\/68a), affixed to two ledger pages (numbered '261' and '262') and headed 'NEW ZEALAND \/ STAMP DUTIES', each proof handstamped 'CANCELLED' in RED and numbered below, arranged in groups according to the different side-panel designs as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'DESIGN No. 1' commencing with an original undenominated master proof for the whole series with uncleared value tablets and side-panels, a master proof showing side-panels, 'SIXPENCE' at foot and uncleared value tablet at top, and four completed proofs for the 1s3d, 2s6d, 7s6d and 12s6d values;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'DESIGN No. 2' comprising two master proofs showing side-panels, 'SHILLINGS' at foot and uncleared value tablet at top, and eleven completed proofs for the 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 15s, 25s, 30s and 35s values;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'DESIGN No. 3' comprising master proof showing side-panels, 'TEN SHILLINGS' at foot and uncleared value tablet at top, and three completed proofs for the £2.10, £3.10 and £4.10 values;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'DESIGN No. 4' comprising master proof showing side-panels, 'POUNDS' at foot and uncleared value tablet at top, and ten completed proofs for the £1, £2, £3, £4, £5, £6, £7, £8, £9, £10 values;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'DESIGN No. 5' comprising two master proofs showing side-panels and undenominated value tablets at top and foot (one with uncleared value tablets and the other with cleared value tablets, this last intended to allow the production of additional values via locally produced duty plates, as with SG 700, 825 and F212\/6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the stamps were printed by the Government Printing Office, Wellington, the original dies and plates were produced by the Royal Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eunique\u003c\/strong\u003e and magnificent series of the utmost importance, never previously available to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series is from the recently discovered proof book presented to Royal Mint engraver H.A.Richardson on his retirement (when the red 'CANCELLED' handstamp was applied).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Postage Stamps of New Zealand vol 1, pp.514-5 refers to the Royal Mint engraving steel dies and making 32 electrotype plates. This probably relates to 28 denominated values, and four partly denominated ('AND SIXPENCE', 'SHILLINGS', 'TEN SHILLINGS' and 'POUNDS') values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN.B. It should be pointed out that the reverses of the two ledger pages remain intact, and comprise '260' with nine Irish 'income tax' die proofs and '263' with an important range of twelve New Zealand 1938 postal stationery die proofs, each with the same 'CANCELLED' handstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: An ex Stanley Gibbons stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/2r9rwrh4pf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead our newsletter to learn more about these die-proofs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/qrcode_www.paulfrasercollectibles.com_58_160x160.png?v=1674475963\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990761543,"sku":"PT835","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT835-2.jpg?v=1481298658"},{"product_id":"tasmania-1854-perkins-bacon-die-proofs-sg14-15-17","title":"Australia Tasmania 1854 Perkins Bacon die proofs, SG14,15,17","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia Tasmania 1854 Perkins Bacon die proofs, SG14, 15, 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1854 (June - Sept) Perkins Bacon original die proofs for the 1855 'VAN DIEMENS LAND' 1d (39x45mm), 2d (29x34mm) and 4d (30x35mm) values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn black on India paper, affixed to card, the 1d particularly large (with the edge of the India paper visible at right).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful set of the highest rarity from the first Perkins Bacon stamp issue of Van Diemen's Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The 4d is Ex Sebastian Earl Collection (Christie's Geneva 25\/4\/80, lot 2084, realised CHF 5500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex Stanley Gibbons stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eThe Chalon portrait of Queen Victoria design in an engine-turned oval is part of the celebrated “Chalon Head” series used across several British colonies. The issued Tasmanian Chalons were recess-printed by Perkins Bacon in London and issued imperforate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eThese were the last stamps inscribed “VAN DIEMENS LAND.” The colony formally changed name to Tasmania on 1 Jan 1856.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/1_a5cfef15-2a9c-4a13-b8c8-282d499b4a33_160x160.jpg?v=1674740514\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990761671,"sku":"PT836","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Van-Diemensland-stamp.jpg?v=1619691770"},{"product_id":"ceylon-1921-32-script-wmk-100r-grey-black-sg359he","title":"Ceylon 1921-32 Script wmk 100r grey-black variety, SG359he","description":"\u003cp class=\"pdap-title\"\u003eCeylon 1921-32 100r grey-black, Script watermark, printing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003evariety 'Break in lines below left scroll' (R4\/9) SG359he\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfectly-centred very fine example with lovely fresh colour and full original gum, very lightly hinged . The odd shortish perforation mentioned for accuracy only as this is a particularly prominent example of this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted by De La Ru, bearing the classic portrait of George V.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare printing variety in excellent condition. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMost 100r were fiscally used and mint post examples are scarce and particularly rare well-centred with gum. This is the first example of this rare printing variety we have ever handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a Sismondo Certificate of Authenticity (2011) incorrectly describes the shade as 'brownish grey', but gives the correct SG number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex Stanley Gibbons stock item with a Catalogue value of £6,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/a-superb-stamp-with-a-strong-track-record\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to read our full newsletter on this item here, to discover more.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivery. 28-day returns.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34990761799,"sku":"PT837","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT837-2.jpg?v=1481298661"},{"product_id":"new-zealand-1935-1-may-second-pictorial-die-proofs-sg559-69","title":"New Zealand 1935 2d to 3s set of 9 'Second Pictorial' die proofs, SG559\/69","description":"\u003cp class=\"pdap-title\"\u003eNew Zealand 1935 (1 May) 'Second Pictorial' die proofs (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2d, 2½d, 4d to 8d, 1s, 2s, 3s), nine values, De La Rue stamp-size die proofs in the issued colours, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eon thick slightly surfaced unwatermarked wove with 2mm margins SG559\/69.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine and beautiful series with part original gum. Couple of trivial blemishes mentioned for accuracy (1s with small corner thin, 3s with minor split at top of frame due to pressure of printing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[The ½d, 1d, 1½d and 3d values are not present; the 9d value of the set was printed by lithography by Waterlow, and does not exist in this form].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest of all New Zealand rarities and a stunning showpiece. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly set of its kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e available on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex Stanley Gibbons stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe “Second Pictorials” replaced the worn King George V definitives and were issued 1 May 1935 after a public design competition that drew 1,500+ entries. 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The albino impression is 2mm above and 4mm to the left of the printed frame, and readily visible in the top margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major King George VI rarity, of which only a few examples are recorded and extremely rare in unmounted mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printing variety \"Frame printed double, one albino\" is a classic De La Rue two-plate mishap. This was caused by the sheet being impressed by the frame plate once without ink leaving a raised \"blind\" or \"albino\" impression. It was then run correctly, with ink, but slightly displaced. These errors are seen across several King George VI issues but in very small quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful design on this King George VI stamp with the image of a plane over St John’s Harbour. This was topical at the time as Imperial\/Pan Am flying-boat services popularised Caribbean air travel in the late 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG Catalogue Value: £4,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" draggable=\"false\" aria-label=\"🔎\" alt=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" data-emoji=\"🔎\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default 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email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53143283527,"sku":"JC95","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Hong_Kong_1912-21_watermark_MCA_10_purple_and_blackred_SG116.jpg?v=1505222602"},{"product_id":"hong-kong-1921-37-1c-brown-sg117var","title":"Hong Kong 1921-37 1c brown variety, SG117var","description":"\u003cp\u003eHong Kong 1921-37 1c brown, Script watermark, block of 9, showing major printing variety 'Damaged crown' on centre stamp, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eR6\/4, lower left pane, SG117var.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variant of Webb 10 = HAG 22 (damaged right side of crown), with the same flaws by King's beard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarce, and lovely condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53143283591,"sku":"JC96","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Hong_Kong_1921-37_1c_brown_SG117var.jpg?v=1505222629"},{"product_id":"papua-official-1931-32-6d-dull-purple-and-red-purple-sgo62-a","title":"Papua 1931-32 6d dull purple and red purple Official variety, SGO62\/a","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia Papua 1931-32 6d dull purple and red purple Official, horizontal left marginal pair showing printing variety 'POSTACE' for 'POSTAGE' at left (R6\/2) on second stamp, SGO62\/a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and fresh example with original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and visual printing variety \u003cspan\u003efeaturing the Lakatoi (trading canoe) with Hanuabada Village in the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSG Catalogue Value: £174.50+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53143305927,"sku":"JC163","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Papua-new-guinea-stamps.JPG?v=1534346404"},{"product_id":"sierra-leone-1935-silver-jubilee-5d-green-and-indigo-sg183-c","title":"Sierra Leone 1935 5d green and 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Most importantly, the printing variety is unmounted mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was only a total printing of 812 sheets, from four vignette plates of this Silver Jubilee stamp issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost appealing with the \"007\" sheet number!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mat-mdc-dialog-inner-container mdc-dialog__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mat-mdc-dialog-surface mdc-dialog__surface\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-content__text mat-body-1\"\u003eSG Catalogue Value: £240+.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53143306695,"sku":"JC174","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/SierraLeoneblock.JPG?v=1534346250"},{"product_id":"uganda-1896-4a-black-typeset-sg58a","title":"Uganda 1896 4a black, typeset, variety SG58a","description":"\u003cp\u003eUganda 1896 (7 Nov) 4a black, typeset, left marginal example showing printing variety, small 'o' in 'POSTAGE' (R3\/1), SG58a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine unused example and very scarce in this supreme quality. Primitive philatelic charm at it finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first stamps of Uganda under the British Empire were only valid for internal postage. Then Reverend Ernest Millar at Mengo of the Church Missionary Society produced the first stamps on his typewriter from 1895-1896. These are some of the most crude and valuable pieces of paper ever created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Typeset stamps, which followed in 1896, are only slightly less crude and valuable. As they were only used locally, few examples have survived and most of those have serious condition issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53143310727,"sku":"JC194","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Uganda_1896_4a_black_typeset_SG58a.jpg?v=1505227135"},{"product_id":"mauritius-1848-2d-deep-blue-on-grey-to-bluish-paper-mint-sg5","title":"Mauritius 1848 2d deep blue on grey to bluish paper, SG5","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA monumental unused example of this legendary stamp\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMauritius 1848 2d deep blue on grey to bluish paper, earliest impression, SG5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb unused example with huge margins all round and brilliant vivid colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by certificates of authenticity from the Royal Philatelic Society and David Brandon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/qr_code_8_160x160.png?v=1671642255\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6394408566816,"sku":"JP5022","price":125000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC290.jpg?v=1624467599"},{"product_id":"mauritius-1854-1d-bright-vermillion-mint-sg10","title":"Mauritius 1854 1d bright vermillion, SG10","description":"\u003cp\u003eMauritius 1854 1d bright vermillion, intermediate impression, SG10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb unused example with very large margins all round, and with wonderful vivid colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare and spectacular iconic British Empire stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by certificates of authenticity from the Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) and David Brandon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/qrcode_www.paulfrasercollectibles.com_31_160x160.png?v=1673281820\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6394450772000,"sku":"JP5027","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC297.jpg?v=1521646592"},{"product_id":"malaya-selangor-1891-2c-on-24c-green-set-of-5-surcharges-sg44-8","title":"Malaya - Selangor 1891 2c on 24c green, set of 5 surcharges, SG44\/8","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalaya - Selangor 1891 2c on 24c green, set of 5 surcharges, (types 35\/9), SG44\/8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh quality mint examples with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal printing was only 6,000, with just 600 each of types 36, 37 and 39. 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With London (x2) arrival circular date stamp (NO 13 00) on face and reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare and desirable cover, being one of just three recorded covers with this administrative marking (Heijtz PSO.3) used as a cancellation (on correspondence from the Governor, W. Grey-Wilson, in office 1897-1904. Provenance: Ex. Stern (from Harmer Rooke 16\/5\/63, lot 145, and not seen on the market for over 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20930784985147,"sku":"JP5040","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/1_827a04c7-844f-46d2-b34c-cd1d4baf6060.jpg?v=1556725351"},{"product_id":"british-virgin-islands-1883-28-feb-colour-scheme-proofs","title":"Virgin Islands 1883 (28 Feb) colour scheme proofs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritish Virgin Islands 1883 (28 Feb) colour scheme proofs (160 x 215mm, headed \"Appendix\" in miniature sheet and with handstamped date at upper right) submitted by De La Rue to the Crown Agents in response to an order for a new ½d value. 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The Stanley Gibbons catalogue price for this set is £110.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21167825027131,"sku":"JP5201","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Scan.jpeg?v=1561721765"},{"product_id":"british-virgin-islands-king-george-vi-1952-15-apr-set-of-12-sg136-147","title":"Virgin Islands 1952 (15 Apr) set of 12, SG136\/147.","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;British Virgin Islands King George VI 1952 (15 Apr) 1c to $4.80 bright blue and carmine set of 12, SG136\/147. 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The Stanley Gibbons catalogue price for this set is £50.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15233,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue price for this set is £50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31308130156682,"sku":"JP5528","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/Picture_1.jpg?v=1579208717"},{"product_id":"bahamas-1942-6d-olive-green-and-light-blue-sg169a","title":"Bahamas 1942 6d olive-green and light blue, SG169a","description":"\u003cp\u003eBahamas 1942 'Landfall of Columbus' 6d olive-green and light blue, SG169a. 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The lack of an overprint (handstamp) makes this a significantly scarcer variety than the already rare overprinted issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe usual\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehandstamp was manually applied to validate these provisionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare, especially in this choice quality. The first example we have ever seen without typical blemishes, endemic to the issue.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased from Stanley Gibbons, October, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £6,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSPECIALIST\u003c\/span\u003e'S\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/brand-new-site-brand-new-stamps-8257455\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to discover more about this stamp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36039475036320,"sku":"JC1535","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P190006622-1.jpg?v=1599143641"},{"product_id":"iraq-brit-occ-1932-mint-sg114c","title":"Iraq British Occupation 1932 New Currency 25f on 4a violet, SG114c","description":"\u003cp\u003eIraq British Occupation 1932 New Currency 25f on 4a violet, SG114c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizontal pair from foot of sheet with large part Bradbury Wilkinson imprint, showing varieties 'Flis' for 'Fils' (R10\/8) and 'Inverted Arabic 5' (R10\/7) SE-TENANT. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint example with original gum. Some minor toning on perforations which does not detract in any way from what is a splendid quality and very rare positional piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued as part of the 1932 New Currency provisional surcharges following the replacement of the Indian rupee by the new Iraqi dinar and fils currency. Existing stamp stocks were overprinted with new values pending the production of permanent definitives, and the hurried surcharge process gave rise to a number of celebrated constant printing varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the 'Flis' for 'Fils' and 'Inverted Arabic 5' varieties in a single imprint pair represents one of the key positional pieces of the issue and is seldom encountered intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £2,750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36040077574304,"sku":"JC1541","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P190003934-1.jpg?v=1599145197"},{"product_id":"leeward-islands-sg-114ca-1938-51-1-wmk-sideways-u-m","title":"Leeward Islands 1938-51 £1 violet and black\/scarlet variety, SG114ca","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeeward Islands 1938-51 £1 violet and black\/scarlet, perforations 13, VARIETY WATERMARK SIDEWAYS, SG114ca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine unmounted mint pristine example with full original gum. Stunning quality bringing out the best in this vibrant stamp. Most examples were hinged or have been poorly preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important King George VI rarity. Only one sheet of 60 existed, and many of those have been hinged making this a true treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"320\"\u003eThe Leeward Islands, in the Caribbean, issued this 1938–51 George VI definitive series as part of a wider Crown Agents omnibus issue, designed to reflect imperial unity and monarchic stability during a time of significant global upheaval (World War II and post-war reconstruction).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"753\"\u003eThe £1 high-value was primarily used for fiscal purposes or heavy overseas parcels, which naturally limited its circulation and survival in pristine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003eThe stamp features King George VI in a side portrait set in a rich violet and black medallion framed by vivid scarlet. This was an unusually bold colour scheme for colonial issues at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003eIts stunning contrast and vibrant inking give it an eye-catching presence on any album page or exhibition display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £6,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/a-moment-of-genius-captured-on-paper-383677\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to discover more about this stamp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36985638158496,"sku":"JC1555","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P201004150-1copy.png?v=1604585400"},{"product_id":"long-island-sg-4a-1916-d-black-on-pale-green-gri-double","title":"Long Island 1916 ½d black on pale green G.R.I. double error, SG4a","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong Island 1916 (7 May) ½d black on pale green paper with horizontal grey lines, SG4a, typewritten (top copy as always), right marginal from Plate 2a, position 12, showing error 'G.R.I. double' (with the first impression under 'G ISLA' of 'LONG ISLAND').\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb quality unused example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly three existed (from positions 10-12 of this plate), but this is one of only two recorded, and much the finer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex 'Mountrobeck' (Christies Robson Lowe 1 Jun 1994, lot 25).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a Holcombe certificate of authenticity (1990).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Island is a small island, in the Gulf of Smyrna, which was under Turkish rule as Chustan (or Keustan). It was occupied by the British Navy during April 1916 and renamed Long Island. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn May 1916, local stamps were issued between 7 and 26 May 1916. They were typewritten and inscribed 'GRI LONG ISLAND'. They were provided by the Civil Administrator, Lieutenant Commander H. Pirie-Gordon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Island stamps are very scarce and rarely come onto the market and considered great rarities of British Commonwealth collecting. They hold a certain primitive charm and have always proved popular amongst a wide range of collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/not-all-good-investment-good-386186\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo discover more about this stamp read our newsletter here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36985638387872,"sku":"JC1556","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P201003535-1copy.jpg?v=1604423379"},{"product_id":"cyprus-sg-117a-1924-28-5-black-yellow-o-g","title":"CYPRUS 1924-28 £5 black\/yellow, SG117a","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyprus 1924-28 £5 black\/yellow, SG117a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality mint example with original gum. Trace of gum toning as often seen for this issue. Particularly fine fresh appearance with above average centring of this key high value stamp colour variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a clear British Philatelic Association certificate of authenticity (1985).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36985639207072,"sku":"JC1559","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P189007467-1copy.png?v=1604584050"},{"product_id":"falkland-islands-sg161b-1938-50-5s-2nd-ptg-block-of-4-u-m","title":"Falkland Islands 1938-50 5s indigo and pale yellow-brown, SG161b","description":"\u003cp\u003eFalkland Islands 1938-50 5s indigo and pale yellow-brown, \"Southern Sea Lion\", SG161b, 1938 second printing, upper marginal BLOCK OF 4 (folded horizontal perforations).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh unmounted mint positional block with full original gum. The lower right stamp with small corner crease (barely detectable), but a rarity in this form and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful multiple of this popular King George VI stamp issue in a rare colour variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a 2018 British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £4,400+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37010281005216,"sku":"JC1560","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P178003290-1copy.png?v=1604583662"},{"product_id":"falkland-islands-sg-136a-1933-centenary-5s-blk-yell-org-og","title":"FALKLAND ISLANDS 1933 Centenary 5s black and yellow-orange, SG136a","description":"\u003cp\u003eFalkland Islands 1933 Centenary 5s black and yellow-orange \"King Penguin\", SG136a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive shade from the small second printing of only 1,320 stamps, which was mostly destroyed in 1934.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp features the Gentoo Penguin, the most famous bird of the Falkland Islands. Gentoo Penguins nest in colonies adjacent to sandy or shingle beaches at over 80 locations around the Falkland Islands. Its adorability has led it to become an emblem of the Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant and exceptional quality example with original gum of this sought-after stamp, beautifully fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37010281595040,"sku":"JC1561","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P189017708-1copy.png?v=1604584348"},{"product_id":"zanzibar-sg-21k-a-1895-6-5r-inverted-r-in-pair-r2-3-4-lpog","title":"ZANZIBAR 1895-6 5r Inverted \"r\" in pair R2\/3-4, SG21kA","description":"\u003cp\u003eZanzibar 1895-96 5r ultramarine and violet, type 1 overprint, horizontal pair, SG21k.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left stamp includes the ERROR \"Inverted r\" (in conjunction with \"Daun's capital Z\" and thick sans-serif first \"a\" as always), the right stamp variety \"First Z antique\" (sloping serifs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh quality piece with large part original gum, (insignificant separation between).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered to be from the small second high value setting of 12 (ERD 10 Jan 1896), R2\/3-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine, and one of the great Zanzibar rarities, being one of just eight unused examples recorded in private hands (plus one in the Royal Collection), of which only three exist in pair, as here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Beauchamp Vialou, Feer (SGA 22\/5\/1968. lot 230) and Frazer (Spink 26\/3\/2004, lot 1190)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) certificate of authenticity (1932) and British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (2018).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37010282447008,"sku":"JC1568","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P189016467-1copy.png?v=1604594002"},{"product_id":"st-helena-sg-45a-1884-94-1s-yellow-green-surcharge-double-um","title":"St. Helena 1884-94 1s yellow-green double surcharge error, SG45a","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt. Helena 1884-94 1s yellow-green, watermark CA, error SURCHARGE DOUBLE, upper marginal, SG45a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant quality unmounted mint example with full original gum, (hinged on margin only).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1884 St. Helena faced shortages of certain denominations and responded by surcharging existing Queen Victoria stamps with new values. During the overprinting process, one sheet received a second impression of the surcharge, creating the famous 'Double Surcharge' error. Only a tiny number escaped into collectors' hands, making it one of the key rarities of the Victorian issues of St. Helena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example was taken from the block in the Royal Philatelic Collection, which once housed all known examples of this error. There were only around twenty examples released on to the market in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular major British Commonwealth rarity and this is one of the finest quality examples in private hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £4,750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37010283004064,"sku":"JC1573","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC1573.jpg?v=1615542756"},{"product_id":"st-helena-sg172-75-1961-tristan-relief-fund-set-of-4-u-m","title":"ST HELENA 1961 TRISTAN RELIEF FUND SET OF 4 U\/M, SG172\/75","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt Helena 1961 (Oct 12) Tristan Relief Fund set of 4, SG172\/75.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine quality set, unmounted mint with full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 434 complete sets were sold and they were withdrawn from sale on 19 October after just one week. Most were used, and this has become recognised as one of the key British Commonwealth philatelic items of the Queen Elizabeth II reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn October 1961 violent volcanic activity on the small island of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic led to an evacuation of the population. The authorities on the neighbouring island of St Helena, some 1,400 miles to the north-east, established a Relief Fund, and a supply of Tristan da Cunha stamps was surcharged “ST. HELENA Tristan Relief” with an amount for the fund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, only the Colonial Office in London were permitted to authorise new stamps. This fact was clearly unknown to the Governor, and the issue was withdrawn. These are among the rarest of modern stamps as only 434 sets were sold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/b009e99439b1\/from-the-worlds-remotest-island\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to discover more about these rare stamps.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (1965) and original Colonial \u0026amp; Foreign Stamp Co. Ltd. invoice (1977).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £8,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37010283298976,"sku":"JC1574","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P189003687-1copy.png?v=1604660166"},{"product_id":"canada-sgo170a-1949-1-purple-missing-stop-after-s-used","title":"Canada 1949 $1 purple Missing stop after S used, SGO170a","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanada Official 1949 $1 purple, type O3, SGO170a, \"O.H.M.S.\" overprint, variety Missing stop after \"S\" (R10\/2, lower left pane), neatly cancelled by light \"ST JOHN\" circular date stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare, with this variety only present on a small number of sheets (the variety occurred only once per sheet), and the first used example we have ever handled. Used examples are much rarer than mint examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Post-War Canadian Official Issue series was used exclusively by government departments. The overprint “O.H.M.S.” (On His Majesty’s Service), was applied to regular postage stamps to denote official federal use during the reign of King George VI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $1 purple “Ferry at Prince Edward Island” was issued in 1946, depicting a ferry crossing the Northumberland Strait, a symbol of post-war national unity and infrastructure development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “O.H.M.S.” overprint began in 1949 as a short-lived but significant attempt to visibly mark government postage, eventually replaced by “G” overprints in 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “O.H.M.S.” overprints were not popular with many within the Canadian bureaucracy; some departments resisted using them, which partly led to their short issuance period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overprinting process was manual and prone to inconsistency, resulting in a range of collectible printing varieties. Many varieties are minor such as spacing or smudges. This \"missing stop\" is a major variety and extremely desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/67e966c8b4a4\/dont-make-the-error-of-missing-out-on-this-j6whcgow5m-8258975\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover more about this stamp here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £10,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSPECIALIST\u003c\/span\u003e'S\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37010283331744,"sku":"JC1575","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P178012863-1copy.png?v=1604665035"},{"product_id":"cyprus-1882-unused-sg25","title":"CYPRUS 1882 ½ on ½pi emerald-green (UNUSED), SG25","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyprus 1882 ½ on ½\u003cf\u003e1\/2\u003c\/f\u003epi emerald-green, SG25, watermark CA, type 8 surcharge, block of 4 showing positions 1-2 of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine quality multiple with large part original gum. A very scarce block, particularly with 'SENF' handstamps on reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012028391584,"sku":"JC1587","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15605212-1copy.png?v=1604671210"},{"product_id":"new-zealand-1935-used-sg569ay","title":"NEW ZEALAND 1935-36 3s chocolate and yellow-brown (USED), SG569ay","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand 1935-36 3s chocolate and yellow-brown, SG569ay watermark 43, perforations 13½x14, variety watermark inverted and reversed from the experimental 'wet' printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightly used example, which is a little off-centre (as often seen), otherwise fine quality example in all other respects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce watermark variety with only 3,000 printed and rarer used than mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £475.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012032979104,"sku":"JC1596","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P14512833-1copy.png?v=1604765590"},{"product_id":"st-lucia-1876-unused-sg9","title":"ST LUCIA 1876 ½d on (6d) emerald-green (UNUSED), SG9","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt Lucia 1876(?) 'Half penny' on (6d) emerald-green, type 2 surcharge, block of 30 (6x5), SG9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and impressive large multiple of this stamp, which was prepared for use but not issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamps are in mint condition and mostly unmounted (hinge remains on top row). Crease affecting second row, and odd trivial blemishes (couple of tones, natural paper flaws), still very fine appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThis famous provisional surcharge was \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eprepared for use but never officially issued\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reasons remain uncertain, although it is generally believed the stamps formed part of an abandoned proposal to identify denominations by surcharge rather than by colour alone. No halfpenny postal rate requiring the issue existed at the time, and the stamps remained in post office stocks before eventually passing into collectors' hands. A companion provisional, \"Sixpence\" on 4d blue, was also prepared but likewise never issued. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eLarge multiples of this unissued stamp are of the utmost rarity. With only six panes of five by ten comprising a complete sheet, surviving blocks of this size are exceptional and are highly prized by specialists in St. Lucia and classic British Commonwealth philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £2,100+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012037468320,"sku":"JC1608","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P13409840-1copy.png?v=1604928087"},{"product_id":"virgin-islands-1868-proof-sg21","title":"VIRGIN ISLANDS 1868 1s black and rose-carmine (PROOF), SG21","description":"\u003cp\u003eVirgin Islands 1868 1s with (retouched) single frame, imperforate proof in black and rose-carmine on vertically LAID paper, SG21.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare printing proof of the first and most famous stamp issue from the British Virgin Islands. The stamp \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efeatures a depiction of Saint Ursula \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewho, according to legend, had 11,000 virginal handmaidens, after whom the islands had been named. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 shilling stamp is most famous for the error where the Virgin is missing. There are only four or five examples known and when it last appeared at auction in December 2015 it realised £120,000. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012037599392,"sku":"JC1609","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15605819-1copy.png?v=1604929101"},{"product_id":"aden-1949-unused-sg30-1","title":"ADEN 1949 RSW 1½a and 10r  (UNUSED), SG30\/1","description":"\u003cp\u003eAden 1949 Royal Silver Wedding 1½a and 10r, marginal blocks of 4, SG30\/1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePristine condition, unmounted mint with full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £160+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012037959840,"sku":"JC1611","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P12309226-1copy.png?v=1604930423"},{"product_id":"antigua-1882-unused-sg22var","title":"ANTIGUA 1882 2d red-brown (UNUSED), SG22var","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntigua 1882 2\u003cf\u003e1\/2\u003c\/f\u003ed red-brown, SG22var, watermark CA, showing the striking variety 'misplaced perforations and duty tablets'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine fresh appearance with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare variety as only one sheet existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012038746272,"sku":"JC1612","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P13412879-1copy.png?v=1604930907"},{"product_id":"antigua-sg22b","title":"Antigua 1882 2½d red-brown, SG22b","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntigua 1882 2½d red-brown, SG22b, watermark CA, variety large \"2\" in \"2½\" with slanting foot (R7\/1 on pane, second state = type \"B\"). Neatly cancelled by virtually complete \"A02\" of St John's, which leaves the variety clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of this example is far above average for this major rarity, which hardly ever comes onto the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,300.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012038942880,"sku":"JC1613","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P167000724-1copy.png?v=1604931114"},{"product_id":"antigua-1882-used-sg23a","title":"ANTIGUA 1882 4d blue (USED), SG23a","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntigua 1882 4d blue, Watermark CA, SG23a, variety 'Top left triangle detached' from Plate '2', right pane R3\/3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used example with large part circular date stamp, which leaves variety clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rarity, which we have never previously handled, with plate '2' used only for the final printing of this stamp. There are no known mint examples of this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £750.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012039041184,"sku":"JC1614","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15607353-1copy.png?v=1604934935"},{"product_id":"antigua-1932-specimen-sg81s-90s","title":"ANTIGUA 1932 Tercentenary set of 10 to 5s (SPECIMEN), SG81s\/90s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntigua 1932 Tercentenary set of 10 to 5s, perforations 'SPECIMEN' (type W8), SG81s\/90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality mint set with large part original gum. Some short perforations as nearly always, but so much fresher than usually found. 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