{"title":"Crown \u0026 Dragon I - Realised Auction Prices","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"madagascar-british-1886-mint-sg43a","title":"Madagascar 1886 4d rose, \"POSTAGE\" variety, SG43a","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMadagascar (British) 1886 4d rose, \"POSTAGE\" 24½mm long, with stop after value, printing variety WITHOUT HANDSTAMP, SG43a.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine unused example with fresh colour, complete roulettes and corner gumming intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is among the \u003cstrong\u003erarest of all British Consular Mail issues\u003c\/strong\u003e in Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (without handstamp) was originally considered a printers’ waste or essay by some early philatelists, but is now recognised by Stanley Gibbons as a \u003cstrong\u003elegitimate, collectable variety\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost known examples exhibit toning, foxing, or creases due to the low-quality paper and tropical storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example, as described, is \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably free of blemishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewith full roulettes\u003c\/strong\u003e, intact margins, \u003cstrong\u003efresh colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecorner gumming still present\u003c\/strong\u003e, which elevates it to \u003cstrong\u003eelite condition\u003c\/strong\u003e for this rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese stamps were produced under emergency conditions for British residents and missionaries in Madagascar, where regular postage was unavailable. 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36039475036320,"sku":"JC1535","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P190006622-1.jpg?v=1599143641"},{"product_id":"south-africa-sg-o35-1944-50-official-2d-type-o6-opt","title":"South Africa 1944-50 Official 2d Type O6 overprint, SGO35","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Africa 1944-50 Official 'Set 23' (= 1949-50 issue) small format 2d blue and violet, SG type O6 overprint (reading upwards with 'OFFICIAL' at left and 16mm between lines of overprint), BLOCK OF 4, SGO35.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional quality multiple of this key King George VI rarity, unmounted mint with full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe error on this Government Official stamp is made more famous because of the early philatelic debate surrounding whether it was legitimately issued in error. It was ultimately, after much academic study, accepted as being legitimately issued in error and has now become something of philatelic fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable error, made more so by the fact it remained undiscovered for over thirty years. It is, today, considered the most aspirational South African government official philatelic rarity you could possibly own and the hardest space to fill for the South African Official stamps in the King George VI stamp album.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity (1983).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £8,500+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eSouth Africa was a bilingual dominion of the British Empire, with both English and Afrikaans as official languages. This is reflected in all stamps from the period between 1926 and 1961, where inscriptions were printed in pairs, a hallmark of South African philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eThis specific “OFFICIAL \/ OFFISIEEL” overprint was applied to standard issue stamps to restrict them for use by government departments only. These stamps were never meant for public sale and were distributed internally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eThe image shows the Union Buildings, completed in 1913 and designed by architect Sir Herbert Baker, which housed the offices of the Prime Minister and later the President of South Africa. The structure has symbolic importance, representing the unity of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epreviously warring Boer and British factions after the Union of South Africa in 1910.\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":36985637863584,"sku":"JC1554","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P201003562-1copy.jpg?v=1614695189"},{"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":"\u003ch1\u003eLeeward Islands 1938-51 £1 violet and black\/scarlet, perforations 13, VARIETY WATERMARK SIDEWAYS, SG114ca.\u003c\/h1\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\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\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\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\u003eIts stunning contrast and vibrant inking give it an eye-catching presence on any album page or exhibition display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36985638158496,"sku":"JC1555","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P201004150-1copy.png?v=1604585400"},{"product_id":"cyprus-sg-117a-1924-28-5-black-yellow-o-g","title":"CYPRUS 1924-28 £5 black\/yellow, SG117a","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCyprus 1924-28 £5 black\/yellow, SG117a.\u003c\/h1\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36985639207072,"sku":"JC1559","price":1625.0,"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":"\u003ch1\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\/h1\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37010281005216,"sku":"JC1560","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P178003290-1copy.png?v=1604583662"},{"product_id":"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":"\u003ch1\u003eSt Helena 1961 (Oct 12) Tristan Relief Fund set of 4, SG172\/75.\u003c\/h1\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37010283298976,"sku":"JC1574","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P189003687-1copy.png?v=1604660166"},{"product_id":"bechuanaland-1913-unused-sg87","title":"BECHUANALAND 1913-24 5s bright carmine (UNUSED) SG87","description":"\u003cp\u003eBechuanaland 1913-24 5s bright carmine, \"King George V Seahorses\" SG87, De La Rue printing, upper left corner block of 6 (2x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine unmounted mint with full original gum, (characteristic slightly patchy gum). Odd minor tone marks, mostly apparent on upper right stamp, still a fine multiple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe left frame line shows 'doubling' mimicking the effect of a re-entry, particularly at R1\/1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch was the success and popularity of the famous Seahorses stamp issue in Great Britain that it was overprinted and used in other countries in the British Empire including Morocco, Offices in the Turkish Empire, Bechuanaland and Ireland. The stamp is considered a miniature piece of propaganda in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e response to the German threat posed to Britain at sea on the eve of World War I. The Seahorses boldly claimed Britain’s naval domination and reputation of being \"ruler of the seas\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and spectacular multiple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,800+.\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":37012023148704,"sku":"JC1578","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P14513073-1copy.png?v=1604666067"},{"product_id":"cyprus-1881-used-sg15","title":"CYPRUS 1881 6pi olive-grey, SG15","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCyprus 1881 6pi olive-grey, watermark CC, BLOCK OF SIX (3x2) with watermark line at left, used with Larnaca squared circles dated 'AU 28 82', SG15.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some traces of wrinkling on the left pair, but in the context of \"normal\" condition for this stamp issue, this is still a fine and exceedingly rare multiple. Unused blocks are unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,300+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012028162208,"sku":"JC1586","price":812.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15605204-1copy.png?v=1604670743"},{"product_id":"st-lucia-1876-unused-sg9","title":"ST LUCIA 1876 ½d on (6d) emerald-green (UNUSED), SG9","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSt Lucia 1876 'Half penny' on (6d) emerald-green, type 2 surcharge, block of 30 (6x5), SG9.\u003c\/h1\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\u003eThis famous provisional surcharge was \u003cstrong\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=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge multiples of this unissued stamp are of the utmost rarity. 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It successfully captures the essence of the ‘Emperor of India’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £850.\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":37012150026400,"sku":"JC1941","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P14509615-1copy.jpg?v=1640944293"},{"product_id":"cyprus-1881-unused-sg7a-pl-216","title":"CYPRUS 1881 ½d on 1d red, plate 216, SG7a","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCyprus 1881 (Feb) ½\u003cf\u003e1\/2\u003c\/f\u003ed on 1d red, type 3 (18mm) surcharge, plate 216, lettered 'BG' and showing the 'HALF-PENN' variety (with traces of the 'Y' present as always), SG7a.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant mint example with part original gum. Corner gum crease immaterial to overall lovely appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare variety and the best quality example we have ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Richardson (Robson Lowe 6\/7\/1960, lot 228).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37012157890720,"sku":"JC1964","price":2125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15605238-1copy.png?v=1607960256"},{"product_id":"malta-1965-unused-sg341a","title":"MALTA 1965-70 1s3d International Eucharistic Congress error, SG341a","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalta 1965-70 1s3d International Eucharistic Congress, error 'Gold (centre) omitted', lower right corner block of 6 (3x2) with plate numbers '1A' x5 (should be 6 !), SG341a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb quality unmounted mint positional block with full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare positional multiple of this stamp missing colour error. 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A couple of stamps with trivial gum wrinkles, which do not detract as in overall lovely condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely scarce positional multiple as only 25 sheets were printed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing a decision to identify the exact revenue derived from the Morocco postal service, separate stamps were needed for the Morocco Agencies. This requirement further became necessary because of a Revision of Fees Ordinance in Gibraltar, which required all fees to be collected in Sterling, while the Morocco Agencies continued to use Spanish currency. 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The upper pair are unmounted mint. From R5\/4 of the small June 1935 second printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning quality key rarity and attractive as such a startling error. 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This encapsulated a vital symbol of island life and community connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a celebrated missing colour error, where the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003edeep brown ink used to print the row of seated figures on the longboat was completely omitted during printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a dramatic visual void where people should be, giving the boat a ghostly, deserted appearance. 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Only 156 sheets of 10r on 10s were originally printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £17,400+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stamp issue originates from a fascinating period in British postal and geopolitical history. From 1948 to 1961, Kuwait used British stamps overprinted with \"KUWAIT\", as it was still a British protectorate. This practice allowed for efficient postal operations while subtly reinforcing the presence and authority of the British Crown in the Gulf region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Castles\" high-value definitive series, featuring historic British castles (such as Windsor Castle), was one of the most iconic British stamp designs of the Elizabethan era. 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Some creasing, marginal faults and separation, with minor gum adhesions, as often seen with sheets of this size. Overall fine condition with fresh colour, showing plate number '1' at lower left and current number '2' at lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has added importance being from the final printing in this colour (5 March 1894). A remarkable survival from the first and only stamp design issued by the Orange Free State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,360+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37014185115808,"sku":"JC2857","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P12307694-1copy.png?v=1616931298"},{"product_id":"orange-free-state-1896-unused-sg69-75-a","title":"South Africa Orange Free State 1896 ½d on 3d ultramarine variety, SG69\/75\/a","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSouth Africa Orange Free State 1896 (Sept) ½d on 3d ultramarine, type 9 (a-g) surcharges, complete folded sheet of 240 (lacking bottom margin), showing the same setting of 120 (12x10) with the seven types se-tenant, applied to the upper and lower halves, and with second handstamped surcharges (in type 'g') applied to 21 stamps in the left panes, SG69\/75\/a.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine unmounted mint complete sheet with full original gum. Creases affecting some columns as normally seen with entire sheets of this size. Overall fine condition for such an item, and now rare in this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly fascinating sheet, as documented in Buckley and Marriott chapter 11. 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The $3 block with separation between upper pair but a splendid group of blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely scarce in this form and particularly important because of the date of use being five days before the recorded earliest date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1934-41 issue was brought back into use after the withdrawal of the British Military Administration (BMA) set (and the end of the Military Administration) in April 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design of these stamps is most appealing featuring Sir Charles Vyner Brooke with stunning oriental columns on either side. 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