Great Britain 1911 2s6d dull reddish purple, SG316.
A very fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, example printed at Somerset House.
GB Specialised Catalogue No: M50(2).
SG Catalogue Value: £750.
Following the ending of De La Rue's long association with the printing of British postage stamps, production of the final King Edward VII issues was undertaken at Somerset House. These stamps represent the final chapter of the Edwardian definitive series, produced after the King's death in 1910 and before the introduction of the new George V issues.
