Great Britain 1890 5s Rose on White Paper (I.R. Official), SGO9
A very fine and fresh unused example, with original gum, of the scarce 5 shilling departmental issue, overprinted "I.R. OFFICIAL" lettered 'IH'.
Accompanied by a 2005 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.
These Inland Revenue stamps were used solely by revenue officials in the provinces. Mail to and from Head Office passed without a stamp. The London Office used these stamps only for foreign mail.
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