{"title":"TB Portfolio (AL451) - Backup - do not delete","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"australia-sg138-1931-36-2-wmk-15-used","title":"Australia 1931-36 £2 black and rose, wmk 15 used, SG138","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia 1931-36 £2 black and rose, \"The Kangaroo and Map\", watermark 15, SG138.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used example, very lightly cancelled, showing prominent unlisted frame break opposite \"S\" of \"POUNDS\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive used example of this key high value stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £600.\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":37012043137184,"sku":"JC1630","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P167002405-1copy.png?v=1605013943"},{"product_id":"canada-sg2-1851-6d-slate-violet-used","title":"Canada 1851 6d slate-violet used, SG2","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanada 1851 \"Prince Consort\" 6d slate-violet on laid paper, SG2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and attractive example with large to very large margins, used with light target cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a British Philatelic Association certificate of authenticity (1999).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £1,400.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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":37012108837024,"sku":"JC1824","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P167010539-1copy.png?v=1619700558"},{"product_id":"gb-1969-mint-sg814c","title":"Great Britain 1969 1s6d Christmas error, SG814c","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1969 1s6d Christmas error, SG814c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine unmounted mint example with full original gum with greenish yellow (Tunic, crowns \u0026amp; urns) omitted, offered with normal for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe missing colour affects the tunic, pendant and shoes of the leftmost king, the pendant of the rightmost king, and the crowns and urns of all the kings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and visual QEII error. Pierron records only 120 mint examples in existence.\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":37012347551904,"sku":"JC2074","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P13404661-1copy.png?v=1609779960"},{"product_id":"gb-1973-mint-sg948a","title":"Great Britain 1973 3½p Christmas error, SG948a","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1973 3½p Christmas error (PVA Gum), SG948a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, imperforate horizontal pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce QEII imperforate error. Pierron records only 50 mint pairs.\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":37012347715744,"sku":"JC2075","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P13405850-1copy.png?v=1609780583"},{"product_id":"somaliland-protect-1904-specimen-sgo13as","title":"SOMALILAND PROTECTORATE 1904-05 8a grey-black and pale blue Official Variety, SGO13as","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomaliland Protectorate 1904-05 8a grey-black and pale blue Official, overprint 'SPECIMEN', variety 'No stop after 'M', SGO13as.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key rarity as only a maximum of 6 possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with certificates of authenticity from the British Philatelic Association (2012) and Royal Philatelic Society (1985).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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":37014159458464,"sku":"JC2734","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P14508886-1copy.png?v=1616260530"},{"product_id":"sudan-1902-official-m-sgo3c","title":"SUDAN 1902 1m brown and pink Official, error, SGO3c","description":"\u003cp\u003eSudan 1902 1m brown and pink Official, type O1 overprint, ERROR OVERPRINT INVERTED, SGO3c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with original gum. Trivial gum wrinkles, mentioned for accuracy, but of very fine appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare error as only six panes of 30 originally existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a clear British Philatelic Association certificate of authenticity (1975).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Camel Postman” stamps of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSudan are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e considered by the famous printers De La Rue as the “most satisfactory” in their long history of stamp production \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand effectively became the country’s symbolic emblem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overprint of \"O.S.G.C.\" represents \"On Sudan Government Service\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £350.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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":37014175416480,"sku":"JC2811","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/P16705467copy.png?v=1616687088"},{"product_id":"transvaal-rustenburg-1900-cover-sg2-4","title":"South Africa Transvaal 1900 Rustenburg Cover, SG2\/4","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Africa Transvaal 1900 (27 June) 'On Active Service' cover with sender's name 'Noel Llewellyn Capt B.S.A.P.\/Rustenburg 27-6-1900' at lower left, to his father 'Evan H. Llewellyn M.P.' in England, franked by 1900 (22 June) 1d, 2d and 2½d, type R1 handstamp in violet, exceptionally tied by individual strikes of 'ZEERUST' circular date stamp (with Z. A. removed), dated '29 JUN 00', SG2\/4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn flap, blue embossed 'lion' logo of 'BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE' with Bristol arrival circular date stamp (JY 27 00) alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapt. Llewellyn, O.C Rhodesian Artillery under General Baden-Powell, kept a stock of British South Africa Police issued envelopes and bought stamps in quantity when available. This letter to his father, an M.P in England, has a stamp removed, which if \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e½d value makes it a philatelic rate, but if 1d value, makes it a registered rate - 4d registration, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2½d postage. No registered cover have been recorded from Rustenburg during June to September 1900. No 4d values were overstamped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare usage, and full of character. Capt. 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He was the second in line to the throne, after his older brother, Edward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, in 1936 Edward abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. Albert was forced to take the throne in his place and was crowned George VI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHis reign was defined by the second world war and the rapid decline of the British Empire that followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElizabeth and George’s eldest daughter, Elizabeth II, sits on the throne today. She is Britain’s longest reigning monarch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeorge VI and his wife, Elizabeth, sent this poignant card at Christmas 1951, just two months before the king died in February 1952.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs such this is a rare example of the last Christmas card George VI would sign. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe card is dated and signed \"1951, George R.I.\" and \"Elizabeth R\". Both have signed boldly in black ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe portrait depicts Buckingham Palace and its sumptuous flower display in spring 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis card comes housed in an attractive vintage frame to an overall size of 42 x 27cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Christmas card has superb provenance, having been originally presented to a valued employee at Buckingham Palace and passed down through his family for more than 60 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe card marks the end of George's extraordinary reign, which saw him ascend the throne in astonishing circumstances, and battle speech problems to lead Britain through the second world war. A rare and beautiful piece of Royal memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree global shipping. 28-day returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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":37273111756960,"sku":"PT1253","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/georgeVIchristmascard.jpg?v=1606910826"},{"product_id":"china-1878-thin-paper-used-sg3","title":"China 1878 5ca orange, thin paper, SG3","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina 1878 5ca orange thin paper, 2 1\/2mm spacing, SG3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine used example by part negative seal. 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Featuring the hand of arguably England's finest novelist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a vintage photograph of Dickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex-Stanley Gibbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharles Dickens (1812-1870) is regarded as the greatest English writer of his age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis broad body of work includes some of the most celebrated novels ever written - including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global shipping. 28-day returns. Certificate of Authenticity and our Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee of Authenticity included\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":41137770758304,"sku":"PT2130","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/DickensCharlesPT2130B_F74117.jpg?v=1670321550"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1840-1d-black-plate-8-sg2","title":"Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 8, SG2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat Britain 1840 1d black, Plate 8, lettered 'PD', SG2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fine used example with four good to large margins, cancelled by part red Maltese Cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn attractive example of the world's first postage stamp. The penny black represents a real landmark in British and worldwide history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £525.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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":42348388516065,"sku":"JC3247","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/V212014693.jpg?v=1642769875"},{"product_id":"09-fidel-castro-personal-cigar-and-signed-case","title":"Fidel Castro personal cigar and signed case","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Montecriso ‘A’ cigar and case owned by Fidel Castro.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCase is 1.5 x 10 x 1.5 inches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCastro has signed the bottom of the case faintly in blue pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine Castro-signed cigar cases are rare, especially those he personally owned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA rare and striking piece with a close connection to Castro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAcquired by the previous owner at the estate sale of Fidel Castro's mistress Natty Revuelta Clews, between December 2015 and July 2016.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe previous owner is British businessman Mr Gary Shannon, who knew the Castro family and their associates for 20+ years from circa 2000. Mr Shannon helped provide technology and communications infrastructure to Cuba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe item formed part of Mr Shannon’s private Jagdamer Museum of Castro and Guevara memorabilia, from 2016 to 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNatty Revuelta Clews (December 26, 1925 – February 27, 2015) was the mistress of Fidel Castro from 1955 until her death. Their daughter, Alina, was born in 1956.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRevuelta - a wealthy socialite - was instrumental in assisting Castro overthrow the Batista regime in Cuba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRevuelta sold her jewels to support the Cuban rebels, helped plan the 26th of July Movement uprising in 1953 and, crucially, helped Fidel Castro co-ordinate the Cuban Revolution while he was imprisoned between 1953 and 1955, through exchanging secret messages with Castro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe pair began their affair upon Castro’s release from prison in May 1955.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day no quibble returns. Certificate of Authenticity and our Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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":42842308411617,"sku":"PT6013","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/9_9.jpg?v=1653300907"},{"product_id":"muhammad-ali-signed-photograph-1","title":"Muhammad Ali Signed Photograph","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA black and white photograph of Muhammad Ali and his cornerman Drew Bundini Brown taken in the ring during a bout. Signed and inscribed by Ali and Brown in blue ball point pen ink.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAli's dedication reads \"To Laurie from Muhammad Ali, Feb 3, 1981\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown writes \"I heart U above his name, with the \"heart\" drawn as a heart symbol pierced by an arrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotograph measures 10\" x 8\" and is in fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a JSA Certificate of Authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb signed photograph from one of the most iconic and celebrated figures in sports history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree time World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali is one of the most iconic figures of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Born Cassius Clay in a poor district of Louisville, Kentucky in 1942, he fought his way to the very top of the sport.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the mid-1960s he converted to Islam and became a key figure in the civil rights movement. His refusal to fight in Vietnam in 1966 saw him stripped of his titles and banned from boxing. Four years later he made an astonishing comeback, eventually regaining the heavyweight title in 1974.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAli retired from boxing in 1981 and devoted the rest of his life to humanitarian work. He died in June 2016.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Gotta Have Rock \u0026amp; Roll auctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global delivery. 28-day returns. Certificate of Authenticity and our Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee of Authenticity included. \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":43152541778145,"sku":"PT1340","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/MUHAMMADALIDREWBUNDINIBROWNSIGNEDphotograph.jpg?v=1660661492"},{"product_id":"i-f-s-bundi-1941-4r-yellow-green-and-vermilion-sg71","title":"I.F.S. Bundi 1941 4r yellow-green and vermilion, SG71","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndian Feudatory States Bundi 1941 4r yellow-green and vermilion, inscription type H, sheet of four, SG71.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fine mint sheet, without gum as issued. Very fine and fresh other than one small foxed spot and inclusion, which is well away from the stamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance: Ex. Uttama Indian States Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStanley Gibbons catalogue value: £760.\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":43186229477601,"sku":"JC3295","price":775.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/611a.jpg?v=1661328472"},{"product_id":"queen-victoria-handwritten-and-decorated-envelope","title":"Queen Victoria handwritten and decorated envelope","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eA handwritten and handpainted envelope from Queen Victoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eFew British rulers have cast as long a shadow as Queen Victoria. Her reign lasted 63 years, which stood as the record up until great-granddaughter Elizabeth II surpassed her in 2015. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eBritain was at the very height of its wealth and power during the Victorian era. Its colonies covered almost a third of the world’s land mass, making up the largest empire in history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueen Victoria married her beloved husband Albert in 1840. His sudden death in 1861 at the age of 42 was a blow from which she never recovered. She remained in mourning black for the rest of her days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eA circa 1855 envelope, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethe embossed coats of arms of Queen Victoria and husband Prince Albert. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria - a skilled artist - is believed to have hand painted the coats of arms herself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester,\" Victoria writes in black ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVictoria has then signed it majestically and simply: “The Queen”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVictoria sent the envelope to her aunt and confidante, Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester (1776-1857).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA rare insight into the artistry, colour and character of Queen Victoria. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/brand-new-400-years-of-royal-tradition-382989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClick here to discover more about this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree global shipping. 28-day returns. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n@page { margin: 2cm }\n\t\tP { margin-bottom: 0.21cm }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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":43506423169249,"sku":"PT1363","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/pic1_1.jpg?v=1667562338"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1829-george-iv-av-gold-full-sovereign","title":"Great Britain 1829 George IV Gold Full Sovereign","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1829 George IV AV Gold Full Sovereign Second Type (bare head), S3801.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Very Fine with traces of brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1829 gold sovereign was the tenth and penultimate sovereign to be issued during the reign of King George IV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: bare head portrait of King George IV by William Wyon. The inscription reads \"GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA\". Also includes small oval flowers which separate the inscription from the date, which is inscribed below the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Jean Baptiste Merlen's design of a crowned shield. The inscription reads \"BRITANNIARIUM REX FID: DEF\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Weight Troy Ounces: 0.235.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpink Coins of England catalogue value: £1,850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge IV, eldest son of George III, was born on 12 August 1762 and could not have been more contrasting to his father. He was famous for being extravagant and was a big influence on the fashion of the time, which became known as the \"Regency\" style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was also a big collector and acquired many important works of Art, which now reside in the Royal Collection. 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A full Laurel was worth 20 shillings, a quarter Laurel 5 shillings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse shows a large portrait of James, facing left, his laurels tied with two loose ends at his neck. A mark of value - a 'V' appears in the field behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a crowned, squared topped shield of royal arms, quartered by a cross with decorative terminals, cutting through a beaded circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpink Coins of England catalogue value: £2,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing James I was born in 1566, the son of Mary Queen of Scots and Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley. He became King of Scotland when he was 13 months old, but needed to wait until the age of 37 before becoming King of England. This brought together England, Ireland and Scotland for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames was a keen scholar and published a number of books. His most important being the issue of the Authorised King James's Version of the bible 1611.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe was not a popular King who believed in the Divine Right of Kings, ruling in an authoritarian manner and denying anyone the right to disagree with him. He died in 1625 after a stroke, leaving his son, Charles, to take his place on the throne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/on-the-treasure-hunt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/pages\/looking-to-sell\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSELL ONE OF THESE \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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":43574301655265,"sku":"JC3298","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/3ae6b73a-38ef-402d-aaf8-9a7e415def5c.jpg?v=1669387209"},{"product_id":"jk-rowling-signed-harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-first-edition","title":"JK Rowling signed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first edition","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA JK Rowling signed first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRowling has signed the first edition, 19th printing paperback on the dedication page: \"To Daniel, JK Rowling\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, black ink signature is among the best Rowling examples you'll see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned examples of first edition, later printings of the first Potter book are increasingly sought-after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful opportunity to own a desirable signed copy of the book that started it all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series written by JK Rowling and featuring the young wizard Harry Potter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe book was first published on 30 June 1997 by Bloomsbury in London.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn 1998 it was published in the United States under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe book reached the top of the New York Times list of best-selling fiction in August 1999, and stayed near the top of that list for much of 1999 and 2000.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\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":43777342734561,"sku":"PT1378","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/20230301_104218.jpg?v=1677848279"},{"product_id":"india-1887-1a-brown-postal-stationery-envelope-railway-postmarks","title":"India 1887 1a brown postal stationery envelope (Railway Postmarks)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndia 1887 Queen Victoria 1a brown (Railway Postmarks) postal stationery envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cover from Bombay tied by Grant Road Railway Station cancel for 'JU 29', addressed to Daman, Portuguese India, with the 1a paying the 'foreign rate'. The cover was carried on the Northern Bombay to Surat line, backstamped by Daman receiving mark for '30 JU'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is in particularly fine condition for this period and is professionally mounted on an album leaf with illustrated diagrams of the postmarks and map of the route of  the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA most attractive and very scarce piece of Indian postal history on the Railway Mail Service from 1881.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43858175656161,"sku":"JC3304","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/products\/img20230418_11153878.jpg?v=1681994772"},{"product_id":"great-britain-1752-george-ii-1727-60-guinea-1752-older-laureate-head","title":"Great Britain 1752 George II (1727-60) Guinea, 1752, Older Laureate Head","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat Britain 1752 Half Guinea of King George II (1727-60).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eObverse: old head laureate portrait of the King, facing left with aged face and two laurel leaves to top of wreath. Legend reads: 'GEORGIVS · II · DEI · GRATIA ·'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReverse: ornate shield of royal arms, surmounted by crown which extends to the edge of the coin and divides date: 1752. Legend reads: 'M · B · F · ET · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · A · T · ET · E ·'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHalf Guineas were first introduced in 1669 and would be eliminated in the Great Recoinage of 1816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe designs on both the obverse and reverse of this coin are attributed to John Sigismund Tanner who had taken over as Chief Engraver to the Royal Mint in 1741, following the death of John Croker. The lettering on this Half Guinea is large and placed close to the edge, a measure against clipping and filing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was struck in the final decade of George II's reign: he would be succeeded by his grandson, George III, in 1760.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 4.16 grams. Approximate diameter: 20.8 millimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade: Extremely Fine with much of its mint lustre and sharp detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences: Spink Coins of England: S3685, Farey 950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeorge II was born on 30 October 1683 and was raised in Hanover. As George I's only child, he adopted himself to English society on his succession to the throne. His passions were the military, music and his wife - Caroline of Anspach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeorge declared war on Spain in 1739. He is famous for being the last King to have personally led his troops to battle at the battle of Dettingen on 17 June 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul fraser collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43951282979041,"sku":"JC3306","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/PHOTO-2023-06-23-16-00-182.jpg?v=1687874401"},{"product_id":"great-britain-george-iii-1760-1820-guinea-1788-fifth-head","title":"Great Britain George III (1760-1820) Guinea 1788, Fifth Head","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat Britain King George III (1760-1820) Guinea, 1788, fifth laureate head right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eObverse: Latin legend reads GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReverse: Spade shaped crowned quartered shield of arms, seven strings to Irish harp, date below, legend surrounds MBF ET H REX FD BET L D S R I A T ET E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first year of the fifth head guinea run which came to an end in 1799. This date is also offered in a very rare proof issue (cf., W\u0026amp;R 102-104, pp 147-149 designed by Lewis Pingo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 8.33 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade: Very Fine\/Extremely Fine with much eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference: Spink Coins of England: S3729.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKing George III, born on 4 June 1738, was the grandson of King George II. He married Charlotte of Mecklenburg and they had nine sons and six daughters. George III enjoyed a long reign and remains the longest yet of any King. He died at Windsor Castle on 29 January 1820.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeorge III’s reign represented a tumultuous period of history, during which time both the French Revolution and the American War of Independence both happened. 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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":45242735722721,"sku":"RS1224","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/P10218236.jpg?v=1716568210"},{"product_id":"hong-kong-1962-73-10-multicoloured-on-glazed-paper-sg209d","title":"Hong Kong 1962-73 $10 multicoloured on glazed paper, SG209d","description":"\u003cp\u003eHong Kong 1962-73 $10 Queen Elizabeth II (Annigoni portrait) on GLAZED PAPER, watermark Mult St Edward's Crown CA upright, SG209d.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Post Office fresh unmounted mint example with full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stamp on glazed paper was only released locally (in March 1973) and they were never released in London. 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