CEYLON 1885 1r 12 on 2r 50 dull rose, SG176

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CEYLON 1885 1r 12 on 2r 50 dull rose, SG176Ceylon 1885 1r 12 on 2r 50 dull rose, type 24 local surcharge, perforations 12 x 14, SG176. A fine and fresh mint example with part original gum. An interesting example with extensive marks from the surcharge plate at upper left. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 110. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com

Paul Fraser’s view:

The SG catalogue value is £800+

A copy of Halford’s report of the process (titled An Account of what Appeared on Opening the Coffin of King Charles the First) accompanies this item

They were in circulation longer than any other British high value stamp: 26 years between 1913 and 1939

Sally James

of the world's first postage stamp

A wonderful piece from the artist

A very fine quality set

"sans-serif"

the Chinese government reportedly made it an official policy to foster stamp collecting in youngsters - mainly as a way to foster interest in national history

Accompanied with a 2009 British Philatelic Association Certificate of Authenticity

watermark Quatrefoil

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