Hong Kong 1962-73 $10 Queen Elizabeth II (Annigoni portrait) on GLAZED PAPER, watermark Mult St Edward's Crown CA upright, SG209d.
A Post Office fresh unmounted mint example with full original gum.
This stamp on glazed paper was only released locally (in March 1973) and they were never released in London. Their existence was not immediately recognised.
Recognised as the most prominent rarity of modern Hong Kong philately and a true prize from the Queen Elizabeth II reign.
Accompanied with a 2013 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.
Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £2,250.
