Great Britain 1901 1s green and carmine I.R. Official, SGO19.
A very fine and fresh unused, with original gum, example of this rare government departmental issue.
Accompanied with a 2008 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.
SG Catalogue Value: £4,250.
The Inland Revenue Official stamps were used by revenue officials in the provinces, mail to and from Head Office passing without a stamp. The London Office used these stamps only for foreign mail.