{"title":"Specialist's choice","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antigua-1938-51-1s-black-and-red-brown-sg105ab","title":"Antigua 1938-51 1s black and red-brown error, SG105ab","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntigua 1938-51 1s black and red-brown, \u003cspan\u003eFRAME PRINTED DOUBLE, ONE ALBINO, \u003c\/span\u003eSG105ab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant unmounted mint example with full original gum. 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 Title","offer_id":53142680775,"sku":"JP5002","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JC3_7cfa9c08-1f16-46e1-8ab9-83cf0f3ef7d3.jpg?v=1505140580"},{"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. Commemorative stamp issue on the 450th anniversary of the landing of Columbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed pair with top stamp showing 'COIUMBUS' (R.5\/2) variety, cancelled by fine strike from ''NASSAU BAHAMAS'' circular date stamp dated MAY 43.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther than a few short perforations, mentioned for accuracy, a fine quality example particularly pleasing with such fresh colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed examples are rarer than mint examples for this difficult to find variety and scarcer as part of a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG catalogue price is £1,500 for a single example of the error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\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":35481143836832,"sku":"JP5600","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/54_b5bf4d36-6298-4261-9b2a-4946af919f3a.jpg?v=1596535335"},{"product_id":"barbados-1920-unused-sg209x","title":"BARBADOS 1920-21 Victory 1s black and bright green (UNUSED), SG209x","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbados 1920-21 'Victory from Victoria Memorial, London' 1s black and bright green, variety watermark sideways (to right from back) REVERSED, SG209x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh and fine mint example with original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very scarce watermark variety of this popular stamp issue from Barbados issued to celebrate peace and victory following the end of World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG Catalogue Value: £225.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\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":37012053196960,"sku":"JC1666","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P14517513-1copy.png?v=1605278653"},{"product_id":"british-honduras-1888-unused-sg37w","title":"BRITISH HONDURAS 1888-91 3c on 1d carmine, SG37w","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritish Honduras 1888-91 2c on 1d carmine, type 4 surcharge, variety WATERMARK INVERTED, SG37w.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant quality unmounted mint, well centred example with full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery scarce and hardly ever seen in this quality. A quite spectacular example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG Catalogue Value: £375.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\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 Title","offer_id":37012086685856,"sku":"JC1775","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P14506850-1copy.jpg?v=1619696647"},{"product_id":"british-honduras-1921-unused-sg121a","title":"BRITISH HONDURAS 1921 Peace 2c rose-red (UNUSED), SG121a","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritish Honduras 1921 Peace 2c rose-red, block of 4, upper right stamp variety 'C of CA missing from watermark', SG121a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh quality unmounted mint with full original gum block of four of this wonderful stamp issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice quality indeed and very scarce, particularly with the watermark variety within a block of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Peace' stamp issue from the end of World War I was British Honduras' first commemorative stamp, which appeared in 1921. It was reissued the following year as a 4c stamp in grey, but with the words 'Peace\" removed from the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £427+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\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":37012091732128,"sku":"JC1784","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P14506866-1copy.png?v=1605648702"},{"product_id":"tasmania-1853-sg2-1853-1d-blue-yellowish-paper-used","title":"Australia Tasmania 1853 1d blue yellowish paper, SG2","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia Tasmania 1853 1d blue on soft yellowish paper, position 14 on the sheet, SG2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used example with good to very large margins, crisply cancelled by \"59\" numeral of Launceston. A fine and attractive example with fresh colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasmania, an island just off south-eastern Australia, was one of the six British colonies that merged to form the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. Van Diemen's Land was established in 1803 and was the second British colony after New South Wales in 1788. Van Diemen's Land\u003cspan\u003e was \u003c\/span\u003erenamed Tasmania in 1856\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the first stamp issue of 1853 with a portrait of Queen Victoria and are known as “Couriers” after the Hobart Town Courier newspaper office, where they were printed. As an early colonial Australian stamp, they are keenly sought after by collectors and rarely found in such fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) certificate of authenticity (1989).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\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\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":37014201106592,"sku":"JC2935","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P167010561-1copy.png?v=1617718352"},{"product_id":"bahrain-1950-used-sg77b","title":"BAHRAIN 1950-55 2r on 2s6d yellow-green, SG77b","description":"\u003cp\u003eBahrain 1950-55 2r on 2s6d yellow-green, type III surcharge, SG77b.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used block of 4 (lightly folded), cancelled by fine multiple registered oval date stamps dated '29 MR 55'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare surcharge, particularly scarce in this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween 1950-51, a six stamp surcharged\/overprinted issue using Great Britain stamps of the era was released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £560+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\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":37014216147104,"sku":"JC3009","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P15602883-1copy.png?v=1618490251"},{"product_id":"tasmania-1855-used-sg16","title":"Australia Tasmania 1855 2d green, SG16","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia Tasmania 1855 2d green, watermark large star, Perkins Bacon printing, SG16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular used example with huge margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled with portrait clear and lovely fresh colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real rarity in this exceptional condition and certainly the finest used example we have ever handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engraved Chalon Heads (portrait by Edward Chalon, 1838) were issued in 1855 and were used for the next 25 years. They represent the key area of specialist Tasmania stamp collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: Ex P.W. Robinson (SG Auctions 17\/05\/84, lot 46).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (1981).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG Catalogue Value: £500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highest quality condition grade of an exceptionally beautiful Victorian rarity worthy of a valuation well above SG catalogue value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\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":37014239314080,"sku":"JC3093","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P14515807-1copy.png?v=1619366731"},{"product_id":"australia-1966-73-deep-blue-unused-sg286cb","title":"Australia 1966-73 deep blue error, SG386cb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia 1966-73 5c deep blue error, SG386cb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper left corner block of 6 (3x2), comprising two horizontal strips of three, each with the left pair ERROR IMPERFORATE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional quality, unmounted mint with full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular modern rarity, especially desirable and important in this attractive positional form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 20 strips existed, from two sheets discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were the first stamps issued following the decimalisation of Australian currency on February 14, 1966.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (2011).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £6,000+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/blogs\/most-recent\/this-block-of-six-shouldnt-exist\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about these stamps in our blog here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\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":40206522286240,"sku":"JP5320","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/JF1a2.jpg?v=1627037851"},{"product_id":"barbados-1988-cricket-50c-sg856a","title":"Barbados 1988 Cricket 50c error, SG856a","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbados 1988 Cricket 50c error WRONG PORTRAIT showing E. Lawson Barlett, lower right corner block of 4 with '1C' (x4) plate numbers, SG856a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb unmounted mint positional block with full original gum (trivial gum bends, which do not detract, mentioned for accuracy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e101 examples are reported to have been sold in the ordinary course of business by the Parcel Post Department before instructions to withdraw the stamps were received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare positional multiple of this very popular British Commonwealth modern error. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile singles examples of this iconic error appear periodically, genuine corner plate blocks are rarely offered. Previous auction realisations for corner plate blocks have ranged between £3,000 and £4,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1988, the Barbados Philatelic Bureau was set to release a series of five stamps celebrating famous Barbadian cricketers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalsall Security Printers were sent the basic artwork for the stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were also given a selection of photographs of the players. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, there were no suitable single photos of Herman Griffith so the printers were given a full team photo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions as to where Griffith was located on the photo were written on the back. S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eomehow the printer got confused and Lawson Bartlett ended up on the stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe day prior to the release the young son of Herman Griffith was given a sneak preview of the stamp with his father on it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, you've guessed it - his son spotted it wasn't his father on the stamp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/blogs\/postage-stamps\/don-t-miss-out-on-this-market-catalyst?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=3c1c0fa97\u0026amp;_ss=r\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to discover more about this item\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\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\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":40439902175392,"sku":"JP5399","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/ML4_5a9314af-2558-4223-8aa4-0abab06ca9c0.jpg?v=1626691062"},{"product_id":"australia-1932-5s-blue-green-sydney-harbour-bridge-sg143","title":"Australia 1932 5s blue-green 'Sydney Harbour Bridge', SG143","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia 1932 5s blue-green 'Sydney Harbour Bridge' lower right corner example, SG143.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very fine unmounted mint positional example with full original gum. Some minor wrinkling. Most attractive example with particularly good perforations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £425.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe ‘\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSydney\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHarbour\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBridge\u003c\/span\u003e’ stamp is considered one of Australia’s most popular stamp designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was issued on 14 March 1932 commemorating the opening of the iconic landmark, the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSydney\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHarbour\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBridge\u003c\/span\u003e. The \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebridge\u003c\/span\u003e took eight years to build using 53,000 tonnes of steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design features the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebridge\u003c\/span\u003e from the South-East with a large liner, R.M.S Orford passing beneath to provide a perspective of size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening of the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebridge\u003c\/span\u003e was a momentous occasion. It is estimated that up to 1 million people gathered around the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eharbour\u003c\/span\u003e to witness the grand opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe task of designing the stamp to commemorate this epic moment in Australian history was given to the Note Printing Branch. The \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebridge\u003c\/span\u003e was only partly constructed at the time and they were expected to come up with their design based on drawings of the proposed \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebridge\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stamp designers became avidly interested in monitoring the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebridge\u003c\/span\u003e’s construction, ultimately enabling them to come up with a design capturing the spirit of the new \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebridge\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accolade of the ultimate chosen design went to R.A. Harrison and the engraving by F.D. Manley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt truly is a stunning stamp and a masterpiece with incredible complexity encompassed within the design held on a tiny piece of paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\u003e\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\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42342418546913,"sku":"JC3249","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/V212012432.jpg?v=1642683121"},{"product_id":"british-guiana-1850-51-12c-blue-cottonreel-townsend-type-b-thick-rule-break-over-first-l-of-british-sg5-24","title":"British Guiana 1850-51 12c blue ‘Cotton Reel’, Townsend type 'B (thick rule break over first 'I’ of BRITISH’), SG5","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritish Guiana 1850-51 12c blue ‘Cotton Reel’, Townsend type 'B (thick rule break over first 'I’ of BRITISH’), SG5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cut square example with three good to large margins but just shaved to top. Initialled by the postmaster \"EDW\", being the initials of E. D. Wight. Lightly cancelled by large part 'BERBICE’ circular date stamp (‘MR 16 (1851)') which leaves design virtually clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine example of this classic rarity, with lovely fresh colour, and in terms of overall quality much the best ‘Cotton Reel’ we have been able to offer for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis somewhat understated stamp is considered one of the great stamp rarities of the British Commonwealth. There are estimated to be fewer than 10 examples in existence making it one of the rarest stamps from British Guiana and a centerpiece for any advanced collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe renowned “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eReel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” stamps are named for their resemblance to the base of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ecotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ereel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are considered by discerning collectors as a thing of primitive charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex De Coppet (initials on reverse) and Dale-Lichtenstein (Harmer New York. 18\/2\/1969, lot 408)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NB In the famous ‘du Pont’ sale (Feldman 27\/6\/2014) the minimum realisation (for a rather poor cut round 12c) for any of his 30 ‘Cotton Reels’ was EUR 45.600].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Cotton Reels\" were produced in very small quantities to meet local postal needs during a time when regular supplies of stamps from Britain were unavailable. The 12c denomination was printed in much smaller quantities than the 4c and 7c denominations due to limited postal need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crude production methods and soft, thin paper used made these stamps particularly susceptible to damage. Very few examples exist in such fine form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-emoji=\"🔎\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"🔎\" aria-label=\"🔎\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f50e\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e SPECIALIST'S CHOICE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/d42e474c6b8c\/from-british-guiana-a-legendary-rarity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover more about this stamp here.\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":45238893543649,"sku":"RS2908","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/RS2908.jpg?v=1716555322"},{"product_id":"i-c-s-chamba-1887-98-2a-dull-blue-official-error-sgo4a","title":"I.C.S. Chamba 1887-98 2a dull blue Official error, SGO4a","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndian Convention States Chamba 1887-98 2a dull blue Official, error \"CHMABA\", SGO4a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with fresh original gum, with small fault at foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe error occurred only once per sheet in the July 1891 printing. Only 17 examples are recorded, with one used and another in the Royal Philatelic Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare and visually appealing overprint error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG Catalogue Value: £1,700.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47849645900001,"sku":"P03415780","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/StampP034157802.jpg?v=1768320718"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/collections\/specialists-choice.oembed","provider":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}