{"title":"GB Postage Stamps Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eIconic British postage stamps include the 1840 Penny Black—the world’s first adhesive stamp—and its successor, the long-running Penny Red, alongside Victorian-era classics like the Halfpenny Rose Red and Three Halfpence Red. Each listing provides design details, issue date, and historical context to help you appreciate their philatelic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"great-britain-sg411-1915-10s-deep-blue-postage-stamp","title":"Great Britain 1915 10s Deep Blue \"Seahorses\", SG411","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"pdap\"\u003eGreat Britain 1915 10s Deep Blue \"Seahorses\", SG411.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA very fine, unmounted mint example with full original gum of the rarest deep blue shade, printed by De La Rue. Full perforations and superb centring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"198\" data-start=\"139\"\u003eThe most iconic stamp design from the reign of King George V. \u003cspan\u003eThe King George V \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSeahorses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamps are considered by many collectors to be the finest stamp design ever issued by Great Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"483\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were in circulation longer than any other British high value stamp: 26 years between 1913 and 1939.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"483\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery of the stamp made a bold statement to the world. One noble piece of paper that encapsulated the meaning of being “proud to be British”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"483\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was designed as a small piece of propaganda on the eve of World War I, at a time when Britain ruled the waves and commanded the largest empire in history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSpecialised catalogue number N70(2).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue price is £5,500.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRead our full newsletter about this item\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/britains-most-successful-stamp\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\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":34990670407,"sku":"PT263","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT263-2.jpg?v=1481298376"},{"product_id":"a-magnificent-mint-block-of-12-penny-blacks","title":"\"The Black Dozen\" - Great Britain 1840 Penny Black mint block of 12 - SG2","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOne of the crown jewels of Great Britain philately - the largest known multiple from Plate 3 in private hands. Plate 3 is recognised as the printing plate which produced the finest impressions of the penny black.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1840 1d black, plate 3, SG2 mint block of 12 - known as The Black Dozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mint block of 1\u003cspan\u003e2 Penny Black stamps\u003c\/span\u003e is the largest known multiple from Plate 3 in private hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance from the esteemed Chartwell Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a 2012 British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the crown jewels of Great Britain philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"pdap\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe magnificent unused original gum, bottom marginal block of 12 is lettered SD-TI, with rare full deckle edge selvedge, four good margins, deep colour and sheet inscription. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVertical creasing in \"D\" and \"I\" columns does not detract from this being one of the great mint multiples of this issue. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an extremely rare opportunity to own a sizable, mint condition multiple from the original stamp issue, which continues to be one of the most widely collected in the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePlate 3 was the first to be hardened before being put into press, resulting in stamps that were notably stable in printing, with even colour, and showing the deepest shades of black. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eProviding some of the finest stamps of the issue, it soon became worn and was the first plate of the issue to be destroyed. As such, good quality stamps from this plate are a rarity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/six-rare-items-you-missed-385858\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover more about the rare Black Dozen in our newsletter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFree global shipping. 28-day returns. Certificate of Authenticity and our Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee of Authenticity included. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\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":34990744903,"sku":"PT720","price":675000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT720-2.jpg?v=1481298547"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1840-2d-mulready-envelope-sgme4-2","title":"Great Britain 1840 2d Mulready envelope SGME4,2","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA spectacular uprated franking of the ill-fated Mulready cover. One of only two\u003cbr\u003erecorded 6d frankings prepaid with four additional 1d blacks.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1840 2d Mulready Envelope (Forme 1, Stereo a202), SGME4,2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine used example uprated to the 6d per 3oz rate with four additional 1d blacks from plate 8 lettered 'QA', 'SE', 'SG' \u0026amp; 'SJ' (SE \u0026amp; SG State 2 provisional printing) all neatly cancelled by crisp black Maltese Crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSent from London to Dulwich with a \"T.P.\/Chief Office\" handstamp and circular date stamp on reverse for 'AU.19.1841;.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite some trivial soiling, this is, nevertheless, a spectacular uprated franking, \u003cstrong\u003eone of only two recorded\u003c\/strong\u003e 6d frankings prepaid with four additional 1d blacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Yates \u0026amp; \"Mayflower\" Collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a 1996 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great rarities of Great Britain Philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ex Stanley Gibbons stock item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also read our newsletter on this item \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/how-entrepreneurs-protect-their-wealth\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns.\u003c\/em\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":34990759879,"sku":"PT830","price":125000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/PT830-2.jpg?v=1481298650"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1913-1-dull-blue-green-sg404","title":"Great Britain 1913 £1 dull blue green \"Seahorses\", SG404","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat Britain 1913 £1 dull blue green \"Seahorses\", SG404.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine and fresh well centred unmounted mint example with full original gum printed by Waterlow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGB Specialised Catalogue number: N72(3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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":"Sold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53142708487,"sku":"JP5529","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC87_2d286132-8b6a-46fa-81ab-44512eb85b7c.jpg?v=1505140625"},{"product_id":"great-britain-sg181-1884-5s-crimson","title":"Great Britain 1884 5s crimson, SG181","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-userformat='{\"2\":8403843,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":10,\"26\":400}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"SG181, 1884 5s crimson. Superb unmounted mint example with great centering and very fresh colour. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue price is £975.\"}'\u003eGreat Britain 1884 5s crimson, SG181.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":8403843,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":10,\"26\":400}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"SG181, 1884 5s crimson. Superb unmounted mint example with great centering and very fresh colour. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue price is £975.\"}'\u003eA superb unmounted mint example with excellent centering and very fresh and vibrant colour. A Victorian beauty to behold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly scarce stamp in this unmounted mint quality. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is for \"mounted mint\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design of this surface printed stamp symbolises the pride behind the golden era of the Victorian postal revolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not just the design but the vivid crimson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colour which makes this stamp always stand out in a crowd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5104488218656,"sku":"JC236","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC236.jpg?v=1511367957"},{"product_id":"great-britain-cover-1841-1d-red-brown-plate-46-sg8","title":"Great Britain 1841 Cover 1d Red brown Plate 46 SG8","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\u003e1841 1d Red brown Plate 46. Very fine pre-paid entire addressed to Ballymoney as indicated by a red manuscript \"1\" alongside a Green \"PAID AT\/ COLERAINE\" handstamp. This has then had a 1d red with good to huge four margins lettered SD, affixed with red sealing wax over the top of the original handstamp and beautifully tied by a crisp Coleraine \"149\" numeral. Backstamped at Coleraine for NO.19.1844. A very attractive and unusual cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1841 1d Red brown Plate 46. Very fine pre-paid entire addressed to Ballymoney as indicated by a red manuscript \\\"1\\\" alongside a Green \\\"PAID AT\/ COLERAINE\\\" handstamp. This has then had a 1d red with good to huge four margins lettered SD, affixed with red sealing wax over the top of the original handstamp and beautifully tied by a crisp Coleraine \\\"149\\\" numeral. Backstamped at Coleraine for NO.19.1844. A very attractive and unusual cover.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":8403841,\"3\":[null,0],\"10\":2,\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":10,\"26\":400}'\u003eRead our full newsletter about this item \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/the-connoisseurs-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1841 1d Red brown Plate 46. Very fine pre-paid entire addressed to Ballymoney as indicated by a red manuscript \\\"1\\\" alongside a Green \\\"PAID AT\/ COLERAINE\\\" handstamp. This has then had a 1d red with good to huge four margins lettered SD, affixed with red sealing wax over the top of the original handstamp and beautifully tied by a crisp Coleraine \\\"149\\\" numeral. Backstamped at Coleraine for NO.19.1844. A very attractive and unusual cover.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":8403841,\"3\":[null,0],\"10\":2,\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":10,\"26\":400}'\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global shipping. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":5104489660448,"sku":"JP5001","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/fullsizeoutput_14c.jpeg?v=1623677041"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1841-1d-red-brown-plate-24-used-sg8","title":"Great Britain 1841 1d. Red-brown, plate 24 SG8","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='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1841 1d. Red Plate 24, SG8. A used block of four superbly cancelled by neat Maltese Cross in Black, lettered SK, SL, TK, TL. Magnificent showpiece and rare. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from British Philatelic Association (BPA).\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14720,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eGreat Britain 1841 1d. Red Plate 24, SG8. A used block of four superbly cancelled by neat Maltese Cross in Black, lettered SK, SL, TK, TL. Magnificent showpiece and rare. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from British Philatelic Association (BPA). SG8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1841 1d. Red Plate 24, SG8. A used block of four superbly cancelled by neat Maltese Cross in Black, lettered SK, SL, TK, TL. Magnificent showpiece and rare. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from British Philatelic Association (BPA).\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14720,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003eRead our full newsletter on this item \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/the-connoisseurs-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great Britain 1841 1d. Red Plate 24, SG8. A used block of four superbly cancelled by neat Maltese Cross in Black, lettered SK, SL, TK, TL. Magnificent showpiece and rare. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from British Philatelic Association (BPA).\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14720,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":12}'\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global shipping. 28-day returns.\u003c\/em\u003e\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 collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6382036058144,"sku":"JP5018","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC274.jpg?v=1623676875"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1854-6d-dull-lilac-watermark-reversed-sg59-unmounted-mint","title":"Great Britain 1854 6d Dull lilac (watermark reversed), SG59","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional quality rare multiple of the 6d embossed stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1854 6d Dull lilac (watermark reversed), SG59.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally fine and fresh unused original gum four margin vertical pair. Lovely fresh colour and greenish gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbossed postage stamps from Great Britain were issued during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reign of Queen Victoria and were only in issue for a short period between 1847 and 1854. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6d stamp covered the rate to Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 6d stamp is quite unusual in that it has tinted gum. This was the result of a printing made in error on the gummed side of the paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e printing process for embossed stamps was laborious. Stamps were printed one at a time on silk thread paper. \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e design was raised and recessed to create a rough surface. \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e working die had to be used to apply each impression individually to \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e printed sheet by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a result, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e impressions were usually poorly spaced, either being too close together or too far apart. It was quite common for stamps to overlap. Postal workers would then often cut around \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e octagonal design before they were sold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew quality examples were produced from \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e printing process in \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e first place. Most were used for postage. 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Superb unmounted mint, original gum right hand marginal example of this very difficult to find watermark variety. SG658wi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivery. 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":20291083075643,"sku":"JP5053","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/1_d86abed6-7c2f-4f03-94a0-e485d6c5d190.jpg?v=1550055887"},{"product_id":"great-britain-queen-victoria-surface-printed","title":"Great Britain 1877 Queen Victoria Surface Printed., 4d sage green, plate 15. 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A wonderful recent discovery and very scarce.\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\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":20459961745467,"sku":"JP5083","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/1_8fb79ea6-07af-4295-b65e-5e73861674d1.jpg?v=1551887845"},{"product_id":"great-britain-queen-victoria-surface-printed-1887-d-vermilion","title":"Great Britain 1887 Queen Victoria Surface Printed  ½d vermilion. 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Very rare, GB Specialised Catalogue Number: K27n.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns.\u003c\/em\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":20471593238587,"sku":"JP5119","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/1_fac4e785-1164-409c-a096-b74b52cdaefc.jpg?v=1552051895"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1840-1d-black-vr-official","title":"Great Britain 1840 1d black (VR official), SGV1var.","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOne of 33. Many fewer available for sale\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1840 1d black (VR official), SGV1var.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine and fresh unused imperforate imprimatur lettered NL from the second registration sheet (Before hardening). 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Very fine cut to size example printed in black on white glazed card lettered AN-NA, mounted on part De La Rue striking book page with manuscript annotations \"July 27th\/30\/2 forms\/112 each\" overwritten in red \"1883\". A spectacular and unique piece. Provenance: Ex. 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A very fine hand coloured example. Attractive and rare. 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A very fine imperforate colour trial printed in light brown (Winston ink No. 19) on white unwatermarked paper, endorsed at top \"W\/19\" and \"Light Brown\" at foot. 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A superb unmounted original gum booklet pane of three (SG2798aa) with phosphor omitted from the third pane of this complete prestige booklet (DX41). 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