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On arrival in Zanzibar (backstamp \"SP 9 31\"), the deficiency was recalculated as 40 (gold centimes) and paid by 1930-33 25c black\/rose postage due, SGD23 (first setting, R2\/2), tied by \"SP 10 31\" type D8 circular date stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality cover despite some small faults (vertical fold).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and interesting usage, unusually showing P.O. register number in RED crayon (rather than blue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Griffith-Jones (discussed on pp.302-3 of his book, with illustration Fig.11.21 ; census F.119).\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":37014214541472,"sku":"JC2999","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P167006328-1copy2.png?v=1618268506"},{"product_id":"cyprus-1880-used-sg6","title":"Cyprus 1880 1s green, plate 13, SG6","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyprus 1880 (1 Apr) 1s green, plate 13, vertical strip of 3 (PK\/RK), SG6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used strip with part '942' numerals of Larnaca which leave profile clear on top and bottom stamps. Upper pair with slight creasing but a scarce and pleasing strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2,880 of the 1 shilling stamp were issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Miller (Robson Lowe, Basel 28\/10\/1977, lot 2309).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,500+.\u003cbr\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":37014226960544,"sku":"JC3032","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15605230-1copy.png?v=1618878707"},{"product_id":"nevis-1879-specimen-sg24","title":"NEVIS 1879-80 2½d red-brown Specimens, SG24","description":"\u003cp\u003eNevis 1879-80 2½d red-brown, watermark CC, two examples, respectively hand stamped 'SPECIMEN' (type D11) and 'CANCELLED' (type D7), SG24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'SPECIMEN' example is a fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. The 'CANCELLED' example is without gum, although fine and fresh. Some slight perforation faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor condition issues are fairly academic as it is such an important and desirable pair. The 'SPECIMEN' example is \u003cstrong\u003eunique \u003c\/strong\u003eand the 'CANCELLED' example is one of only two recorded examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex De La Rue archives.\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":37014236528800,"sku":"JC3079","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15615279-1copy.png?v=1619355730"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1968-7d-bright-emerald-2-bands-sg737var-p14516582","title":"Great Britain 1968 7d bright emerald (2 bands) imprimaturs, SG737VAR","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1968 7d bright emerald (2 bands), SG737VAR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb unmounted mint, with full original gum, bottom marginal horizontal pair of imperforate imprimaturs each with a \"\"BPMA\"\" handstamp on reverse, showing central sheet dividing arrow in margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce positional imperforate pair of imprimaturs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional provenance as they were released from the British Postal Museum Archives in 2014. Prior to this they were stored in the museum archives in climate controlled vaults since being printed and are therefore in uncirculated mint condition.\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":43769844269281,"sku":"P14516582","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/60114746-6A82-4445-8943-613097BABBAF_1_201_a.jpg?v=1677844535"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1855-4d-deep-carmine-pl2-sg62var","title":"GREAT BRITAIN 1855 4d Deep carmine Pl2, SG62var","description":"\u003cp\u003eGREAT BRITAIN 1855 4d Deep carmine P1.2, SG62var.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine and fresh unused top marginal imperforate imprimatur. Very rare, one of only 22 possible examples many of which are in institutionalised collections. 1977 RPS Cert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #677279;\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc;\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":44948546748641,"sku":"RS1129","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/P07809843.jpg?v=1713868435"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1841-id-red-brown-p1119-sg8","title":"GREAT BRITAIN 1841 Id Red brown P1119, SG8","description":"\u003cp\u003eGREAT BRITAIN 1841 Id Red brown P1.119, SG8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb unused o.g. four margin block of nine lettered GD-IF, lightly mounted on one stamp only. A very scarce multiple seldom seen in this quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948546781409,"sku":"RS1130","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/P07809872.jpg?v=1713868677"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1841-1d-red-brown-pl11-dickinson-silk-thread-paper-trial-sg16","title":"Great Britain 1841 1d red brown Plate 11 (Dickinson silk thread paper trial), SG16","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1841 1d red brown Plate 11 (Dickinson silk thread paper trial), SG16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb unused four margin top marginal example lettered 'AD', showing part sheet inscription and silk threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA choice example without any creasing as is normally seen on the vast majority of examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis printing of the penny red is very rare as it comes from a trial printing which was not issued as it was considered to be not as safe as watermarked paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":45095305642209,"sku":"RS1695","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS1695.jpg?v=1714649912"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1915-2s6d-yellow-brown-watermark-reversed","title":"Great Britain 1915 2s6d yellow brown \"Seahorses\" (Watermark Reversed), SG406wj","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1915 2s6d yellow brown \"Seahorses\" (Watermark Reversed), SG406wj.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb, perfectly centred unmounted mint with full original gum left hand marginal horizontal pair of this scarce watermark variety printed by De La Rue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain SG406wj Unused 1915 2s6d Yellow-brown (Wmk. 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He started writing poetry in the 1920s, during the Red Army's epic retreat during the Long March of 1934-36 and after coming to power in 1949. His poems are generally considered well-written and of high literary quality. He is considered to be a romantic poet, with many of Mao's poems being frequently quoted in popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":45095316259041,"sku":"RS1704","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS1704.jpg?v=1714744017"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1918-2s6d-10s-seahorses-sg414-7","title":"Great Britain 1918 2s6d-10s \"Seahorses\", SG414\/7var","description":"\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-114\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--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 flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" 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\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"5fa41e93-8c81-43fc-85f2-260ec7df5a62\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\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-end=\"52\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGreat Britain 1918 2s6d–10s \"Seahorses\", SG414\/7var\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"137\"\u003eA superb unmounted mint, with full original gum, set of three colour shading varieties of the high-value \"Seahorses\" issues (2s6d dull sepia-brown, 5s pale rose-carmine, 10s dull grey-blue), printed by Bradbury Wilkinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"137\"\u003eEach stamp in the set benefit further from excellent centring and being superb quality marginal examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"736\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eThese dramatic stamps, engraved with King George V and a classical allegorical depiction of Britannia with trident and sea horses, are among the most celebrated in British philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"736\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eThis set, in pristine condition with full original gum, is particularly rare and a beauty to behold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"738\"\u003eGB Specialised Catalogue Nos: N65(2), N68(2) \u0026amp; N71(2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"738\"\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £1,850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eBUY NOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"cursor-pointer\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"850\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex items-center gap-1.5 select-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only whitespace-nowrap! md:not-sr-only\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095378616545,"sku":"RS4392","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS4392.jpg?v=1714651772"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1855-1d-red-brown-pl37-sg29","title":"Great Britain 1855 1d red brown Plate 37, SG29","description":"\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-120\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--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 flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" 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\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb0e14c7-dfae-4189-b614-c04a28810c8d\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\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-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"47\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGreat Britain 1855 1d Red Brown Plate 37 (Die II, Alphabet III), SG29\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eA very fine unused, with original gum, block of four, lettered 'KE–LF', from Plate 37 of the 1855 1d red-brown issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"154\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrinted by Perkins Bacon on Large Crown watermarked paper in the earliest red-brown shade of the perforated 1d, from the first Alphabet III\/Die II plates brought into use in 1855. Mint blocks with original gum from Plate 37 are seldom seen, and this example shows particularly fine centring and fresh colour for the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"154\"\u003ePrinted using Die II and Alphabet III. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDie II was introduced to strengthen a head-engraving that had become weak on earlier printings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eBlocks of this quality and preservation are increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"681\"\u003eBUY NOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"cursor-pointer\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"751\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095380517089,"sku":"RS4395","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS4395.jpg?v=1714651867"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1912-7d-trial-of-eves-wreath-design-22mm-sg387var","title":"Great Britain 1912 7d Trial of Eve's Wreath Design colour essay, SG387var","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGreat Britain 1912 7d Trial of Eve's Wreath Design (22mm), SG387var\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"158\"\u003eA very fine and rare proof of the unadopted “Eve’s Wreath” design from 1912, featuring the small coinage head of King George V (measuring 10.5mm) surrounded by a detailed laurel and oak wreath motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"363\"\u003ePrinted in bright yellow green (lime)\u003cspan\u003e by Miller \u0026amp; Motley using their Printex machine. Fig.30a. \u003c\/span\u003eThe proof is rendered on thick white gummed, unwatermarked paper, and shows a clean background of solid colour, distinctive of this experimental printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eThis striking design was never issued, and is highly desirable for its visual uniqueness and historical significance in the development of early George V issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £1,850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"857\"\u003eBUY NOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"cursor-pointer\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"927\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095381663969,"sku":"RS4396","price":187.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS4396.jpg?v=1714651893"},{"product_id":"china-1897-jan-1-on-3c-sg91","title":"China 1897 $1 on 3c deep red \"Red Revenue\" large surcharge, SG91","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 (Jan) $1 on 3c deep red \"Red Revenue\" large surcharge type 20, SG91.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with excellent rich colour and large part original gum. A few light gum tones as commonly seen which do not detract in any way from what is a delightful example, rarely seen so fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA scarce and popular stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1897, the new Qing Dynasty government took charge of the Post Office. There was an immediate need for a large quantity of stamps, especially those of high value. While waiting for the delivery of new stamps from Japan a Provisional Issue was made using existing stock from the Imperial Customs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA quantity of 600,000 of the 3c Revenue stamps received from England were surcharged with different values. The high value surcharged stamps, such as this $1 example, are very scarce and highly sought after by avid collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £6,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":45095749484769,"sku":"RS3482","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS3482.jpg?v=1714667175"},{"product_id":"china-1894-60th-biathday-of-the-dowager-enipeess-fist-printing-sg16-24","title":"China 1894 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress set of 9 to 24ca rose-carmine (First printing), SG16\/24","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1894 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress set of 9 to 24ca rose-carmine (First printing), SG16\/24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint set with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dowager Empress stamps were the very first commemorative stamps issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They were issued to celebrate the 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birthday of the Dowager Empress, one of the most powerful women in the history of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":45095753810145,"sku":"RS3485","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS3485.jpg?v=1714667031"},{"product_id":"china-1897-60th-birthday-of-the-dowager-empress-sg25","title":"China 1897 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress 1ca salmon-red (unissued second printing), SG25","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1897 60th Birthday of the Dowager Empress 1ca salmon-red (unissued second printing), SG25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis printing was made for surcharging in the new currency. Genuinely used examples are unknown. Mint examples are rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":45095755251937,"sku":"RS3486","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS3486.jpg?v=1714666530"},{"product_id":"australia-1931-36-1-grey-sg137","title":"Australia 1931-36 £1 grey \"The Kangaroo and Map\", SG137","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia 1931-36 £1 grey \"The Kangaroo and Map\" interpane horizontal pair with ‘JOHN ASH' imprint, SG137.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh and fine unmounted mint example with full original gum (usual light fold in interpane margin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and desirable positional piece of Australia's most famous stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia specialised catalogue no: BW 54za.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eKangaroo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (also referred to as “Roo and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”) was the first stamp issued by Australia, on the 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of January 1913. It has captured the minds and hearts of collectors ever since.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was issued amidst great controversy…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe controversy of The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eKangaroo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt took 12 years from federation for Australia to issue its first stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the reasons for such delay was the amount of political debate regarding the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1911, the Postmaster-General’s Department launched a competition to come up with the ultimate stamp design for Australia’s first stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe competition attracted 1,051 designs from 533 entrants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first prize was originally awarded to Hermann Altmann from Victoria. He produced a classic design featuring the full-face portrait of King George V. It was customary at the time for all stamps from British Commonwealth countries to include the King’s head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, a new Postmaster-General called Charles Frazer had different ideas…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe did not want any inclusion of British royal symbols or profiles. He believed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A postage stamp is one of the best advertising mediums the country can have”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe demanded the design should break tradition to make a bold statement about the new nation. He wanted a symbolic home-grown design. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ekangaroo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as the national animal emblem of Australia, needed to feature on the stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final approved design amalgamated the coastline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003emap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Australia by the water colourist Blamire Young and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eKangaroo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from one of the runner’s up from the previous competition, Edwin Arnold (ironically, an Englishman).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design was widely criticised…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne letter to a newspaper said: “The design is delightfully truthful...an empty land with nothing but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ekangaroos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in it.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Argus newspaper from Melbourne went even further in its damning criticism, saying: “Our postage stamps go all over the world; they become, in the course of time, a sort of national symbol; and it is therefore very annoying to find that our country is to be represented in the eyes of the world by a grotesque and ridiculous symbol, and that she will be a laughing-stock even to childish stamp collectors of every nation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the notable absence of the image of King George V on the stamp, the government was accused of being unpatriotic and anti-British.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegardless, a determined and modernising Frazer was not to be swayed. He got his way, thus creating the stamp that today is considered iconic and representative of the strong and bold nation of Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stamp was so successful it remained in circulation for the next 35 years until it was withdrawn in 1948.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eKangaroo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamps were reissued through to 1946 using different watermarks and perforations. The stamp issue has become a field of specialised philatelic study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany famous collectors over the years focussed exclusively on building a whole collection of just the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eKangaroo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/a4fff441eb7e\/new-a-highly-rare-and-perfect-pair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn more about this stamp in our newsletter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":45095758758113,"sku":"RS3488","price":937.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS3488.jpg?v=1714666422"},{"product_id":"china-prc-reg-issues-north-east-china-port-arthur-and-dairen-sgne6870","title":"China 1949-50 North East China-Port Arthur and Dairen, set of 2, SGNE68,70","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1949-50 People's Republic China (PRC) regular issues North East China-Port Arthur and Dairen $500 on $5 yellow green and $500 on $10 yellow-orange, with 'Antique Character', surcharge type NE30, SGNE68,70.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine mint examples with original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare surcharge stamps, particularly in such fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoviet forces entered into the former Kwantung Leased Territory shortly after the Japanese surrender of 18th August 1945 and postal services were suspended for six months. A limited service was resumed, in larger post offices only, on 18th March 1946.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sino-Soviet Treaty of August 1945 resulted in Port Arthur (Lushun) being used jointly as a naval base by China and the Soviet Union. Dairen (Dalian) was to be a free port, with half the installations leased to the Soviet Union. China was granted the civil administration of both places. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":45095760593121,"sku":"RS3489","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS3489.jpg?v=1714666377"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1911-fine-10s-blue-sg319-24","title":"Great Britain 1911 10s blue, SG319","description":"\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-116\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--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 flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" 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\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"aefa7b0f-df53-46e0-bc79-0d61ceaf3c8d\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\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-end=\"43\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGreat Britain 1911 10s Blue, SG319\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"114\"\u003eA superb and very fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, example printed at Somerset House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"114\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce high-value stamp from the end of King Edward VII's short reign in this quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eGB Specialised Catalogue No: M54(2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"615\"\u003eBUY NOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"cursor-pointer\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"685\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45101721845985,"sku":"RS4393","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS4393.jpg?v=1714733816"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1872-3d-colour-trial-pl8-sg103var-24","title":"GREAT BRITAIN 1872 3d Colour trial Pl8, SG103var","description":"\u003cp\u003eGREAT BRITAIN 1872 3d Colour trial Pl.8, SG103var.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine and fresh unmounted o.g. imperforate example lettered BH in green. Veiy scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45238890266849,"sku":"RS2701","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS2701.jpg?v=1716548304"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1873-6d-pale-buff-pl13-sg145-24","title":"Great Britain 1873 6d pale buff Plate 13, SG145","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"75\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"75\"\u003eGreat Britain 1873 6d Pale Buff Plate 13, SG145\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"129\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"129\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"75\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"129\"\u003eRare “Abnormal” Issue – Unique Irish Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eA very fine used example of this rare “abnormal” printing plate, lettered 'MK', and clearly cancelled by a crisp Queenstown \"157\" duplex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"321\"\u003eDespite a minor blunt perforation at upper right, this example stands out as the only known usage from Ireland. 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N64(3).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45242852868321,"sku":"RS1834","price":812.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS1834.jpg?v=1716556031"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1862-6d-lilac-pl3-sg84-24","title":"GREAT BRITAIN 1862 6d Lilac Pl3, SG84","description":"\u003cp\u003eGREAT BRITAIN 1862 6d Lilac Pl.3, SG84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine and fresh unused o.g. left hand wing margin example lettered NE. 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A rarity of which only 20 existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45242853818593,"sku":"RS1845","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS1845.jpg?v=1716555978"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1879-1d-purple-wmk-anchor-sg-f23var-24","title":"GREAT BRITAIN 1879 1d Purple (Wmk Anchor), SG F23var","description":"\u003cp\u003eGREAT BRITAIN 1879 1d Purple (Wmk. 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Sent locally within London and backstamped for FE.12.1841. A very attractive cover used on the third day of official use for the black maltese cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(103, 114, 121);\"\u003eBUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\"\u003einfo@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45242867253473,"sku":"RS1934","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS1934.jpg?v=1716554446"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/collections\/crown-dragon-iii-realised-auction-prices.oembed?page=4","provider":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}