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1902 Perkin’s Bacon Anti Boer War 1d essay in a Brown Orange shade and featuring Napoleon's head. A fine block of 4. It is believed that they were produced in Germany to the order of an Englishman who was opposed to the British conduct of the 2nd Boer war. The war ended before anything other than imperforate proof sheets were produced.

1902 Perkin’s Bacon Anti Boer War 1d essay in a Brown Orange shade and featuring Napoleon's head. A fine block of 4. It is believed that they were produced in Germany to the order of an Englishman who was opposed to the British conduct of the 2nd Boer war. The war ended before anything other than imperforate proof sheets were produced.

SKU: 70818

1902 Perkin’s Bacon Anti Boer War 1d essay in a Grey Green shade and featuring Napoleon's head. A fine block of 4. It is believed that they were produced in Germany to the order of an Englishman who was opposed to the British conduct of the 2nd Boer war. The war ended before anything other than imperforate proof sheets were produced.

1902 Perkin’s Bacon Anti Boer War 1d essay in a Grey Green shade and featuring Napoleon's head. A fine block of 4. It is believed that they were produced in Germany to the order of an Englishman who was opposed to the British conduct of the 2nd Boer war. The war ended before anything other than imperforate proof sheets were produced.

SKU: 70816

1912 1d Scarlet ( Die II ). A very fine block of eight of the " John Allen Paper Trial ". Variety " F " on page 168 of SG specialised catalogue. "

1912 1d Scarlet ( Die II ). A very fine block of eight of the " John Allen Paper Trial ". Variety " F " on page 168 of SG specialised catalogue. "

SKU: 1213

1912 1d Scarlet ( Die II ). A very fine block of four of the " John Allen Paper Trial ". Variety " F " on page 168 of SG specialised catalogue. "

1912 1d Scarlet ( Die II ). A very fine block of four of the " John Allen Paper Trial ". Variety " F " on page 168 of SG specialised catalogue. "

SKU: 1214

1912 1d Scarlet ( Die II ). A very fine left hand marginal block of four of the " John Allen Paper Trial ". Variety " F " on page 168 of SG specialised catalogue. "

1912 1d Scarlet ( Die II ). A very fine left hand marginal block of four of the " John Allen Paper Trial ". Variety " F " on page 168 of SG specialised catalogue. "

SKU: 1211

1912 1d Scarlet ( Die II ). A very fine top left hand corner marginal block of 4 of the " John Allen Special Finish ' MACHINE FINISHED UNDERSIDE ' Paper Trial ". Variety " F ".

1912 1d Scarlet ( Die II ). A very fine top left hand corner marginal block of 4 of the " John Allen Special Finish ' MACHINE FINISHED UNDERSIDE ' Paper Trial ". Variety " F ".

SKU: 16395

1912 Post Office Savings Bank 1/- right hand marginal example overprinted " CANCELLED TYPE 24 " with manuscript date in margin. A VERY scarce stamp.<u>

1912 Post Office Savings Bank 1/- right hand marginal example overprinted " CANCELLED TYPE 24 " with manuscript date in margin. A VERY scarce stamp.<u>

SKU: 60468

1934 Photogravure " Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper. A very fine mint horizontal pair.

1934 Photogravure " Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper. A very fine mint horizontal pair.

SKU: 12482

Downey Head UNCLEARED DIE PROOF. Slate Grey. A very fine example of the 3d with " shaded background to head with upper corners solid. Reworked Head on thick white paper.

Downey Head UNCLEARED DIE PROOF. Slate Grey. A very fine example of the 3d with " shaded background to head with upper corners solid. Reworked Head on thick white paper.

SKU: 35737

SG. 8. B1 (1). BS32. " AG ". 1d red brown. Plate 124. A very fine top margin inscriptional IMPRIMATUR.

SG. 8. B1 (1). BS32. " AG ". 1d red brown. Plate 124. A very fine top margin inscriptional IMPRIMATUR.

SKU: 52682

SG. 8. B1 (1). BS32. " AI ". 1d red brown. Plate 125. A very fine top margin inscriptional IMPRIMATUR. With the " mark in SW square above and to left of lower left serif of ' A ' " variety.

SG. 8. B1 (1). BS32. " AI ". 1d red brown. Plate 125. A very fine top margin inscriptional IMPRIMATUR. With the " mark in SW square above and to left of lower left serif of ' A ' " variety.

SKU: 52683

SG. 16. DP22 " OK ". 1d Red Brown. Plate 11. A fine example of this VERY RARE trial printing ( unissued ) on Dickinson silk - thread paper with no watermark with the " Ray flaw ' 7 ' NE square " variety.

SG. 16. DP22 " OK ". 1d Red Brown. Plate 11. A fine example of this VERY RARE trial printing ( unissued ) on Dickinson silk - thread paper with no watermark with the " Ray flaw ' 7 ' NE square " variety.

SKU: 78819

SG. 17. C1. " AC ". 1d Red-brown. Plate 180. IMPRIMATUR. A fine top marginal inscriptional example of this scarce Victorian issue.

SG. 17. C1. " AC ". 1d Red-brown. Plate 180. IMPRIMATUR. A fine top marginal inscriptional example of this scarce Victorian issue.

SKU: 83627

SG. 29a. C6 (1)h. " HJ - ML ". 1d Red-brown. Plate 22. A fine right hand marginal block of 18 from the NEALS STEAM PRESS EXPERIMENTAL PRINTING. Complete with HOLCOMBE certificate and a VERY RARE multiple.

SG. 29a. C6 (1)h. " HJ - ML ". 1d Red-brown. Plate 22. A fine right hand marginal block of 18 from the NEALS STEAM PRESS EXPERIMENTAL PRINTING. Complete with HOLCOMBE certificate and a VERY RARE multiple.

SKU: 77583

SG. 156 variety " PH ". 8d Orange. " COLOUR TRIAL ". A fine mounted mint imperforate example overprinted with SPECIMEN type 11.

SG. 156 variety " PH ". 8d Orange. " COLOUR TRIAL ". A fine mounted mint imperforate example overprinted with SPECIMEN type 11.

SKU: 69842

SG. 167 variety K4. 1½d blue COLOUR TRIAL in white paper. Perf 14 and watermark crown. A very lightly mounted mint example of this scarce variety.

SG. 167 variety K4. 1½d blue COLOUR TRIAL in white paper. Perf 14 and watermark crown. A very lightly mounted mint example of this scarce variety.

SKU: 34262

SG. 172 variety COLOUR TRIAL printed in purple on pink watermarked paper. A very fine lightly mounted mint example of this scarce trial.

SG. 172 variety COLOUR TRIAL printed in purple on pink watermarked paper. A very fine lightly mounted mint example of this scarce trial.

SKU: 45797

SG. 188. " AC ". Variety 1½d Purple on Orange paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 188. " AC ". Variety 1½d Purple on Orange paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 69862

SG. 188. " AC ". Variety 1½d purple on white paper with watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A very fine mounted mint example.

SG. 188. " AC ". Variety 1½d purple on white paper with watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A very fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 24318

SG. 188. " ID ". Variety 1½d Purple on Buff paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine lightly mounted mint example.

SG. 188. " ID ". Variety 1½d Purple on Buff paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine lightly mounted mint example.

SKU: 69863

SG. 188. K18 variety. " AC " 1½d Blue on White paper with watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A mounted mint example.

SG. 188. K18 variety. " AC " 1½d Blue on White paper with watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A mounted mint example.

SKU: 75949

SG. 188. K18 variety. " EA EB FA FB ". 1½d Purple on Orange paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mint ( 1 stamp UNMOUNTED MINT - 1 stamp creased ) block of 4. A very scarce multiple.

SG. 188. K18 variety. " EA EB FA FB ". 1½d Purple on Orange paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mint ( 1 stamp UNMOUNTED MINT - 1 stamp creased ) block of 4. A very scarce multiple.

SKU: 75955

SG. 189. " EE ". Variety 2d Purple on Yellow paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 189. " EE ". Variety 2d Purple on Yellow paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 69865

SG. 189. K19 variety " GT ". 2d Green on White paper with watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine lightly mounted mint example.

SG. 189. K19 variety " GT ". 2d Green on White paper with watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine lightly mounted mint example.

SKU: 75952

SG. 190. K20 variety. " LD ". 2½d Purple on Lilac paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 190. K20 variety. " LD ". 2½d Purple on Lilac paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 75954

SG. 191. K21 variety. " FK FL ". 3d Purple on Lilac paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint horizontal pair. A scarce multiple.

SG. 191. K21 variety. " FK FL ". 3d Purple on Lilac paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint horizontal pair. A scarce multiple.

SKU: 75957

SG. 191. K21 variety. " LL ". 3d Purple on Lilac paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted example.

SG. 191. K21 variety. " LL ". 3d Purple on Lilac paper without watermark. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted example.

SKU: 79705

SG. 191. K21 variety. " TC ". 3d Brown on White watermarked paper. COLOUR TRIAL. Perf 14. A fine mounted mint example of this RARE trial.

SG. 191. K21 variety. " TC ". 3d Brown on White watermarked paper. COLOUR TRIAL. Perf 14. A fine mounted mint example of this RARE trial.

SKU: 75932

SG. 198. K29. 1½d blue. REPLY PAID ESSAY. A super UNMOUNTED MINT right hand marginal block of 4 of this 1894 reply paid stamp experiment.

SG. 198. K29. 1½d blue. REPLY PAID ESSAY. A super UNMOUNTED MINT right hand marginal block of 4 of this 1894 reply paid stamp experiment.

SKU: 26242

SG. 201. K31 (2). 2½d Purple on Blue Paper. A fine mounted mint IMPRIMATUR from plate 4.

SG. 201. K31 (2). 2½d Purple on Blue Paper. A fine mounted mint IMPRIMATUR from plate 4.

SKU: 69872

SG. 205a. K33 (2). 4d Green and Deep Brown. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT IMPRIMATUR.

SG. 205a. K33 (2). 4d Green and Deep Brown. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT IMPRIMATUR.

SKU: 69880

SG. 213 variety ½d Blue - Green on buff paper. " PLATE PROOF - IMPERF ". A very fine example.

SG. 213 variety ½d Blue - Green on buff paper. " PLATE PROOF - IMPERF ". A very fine example.

SKU: 69869

SG. 213 variety ½d Dull Blue Green. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example on unwatermarked paper. Perf 14.

SG. 213 variety ½d Dull Blue Green. COLOUR TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example on unwatermarked paper. Perf 14.

SKU: 64419

SG. 215. ½d Blue Green on yellowish paper. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin block of 4.

SG. 215. ½d Blue Green on yellowish paper. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin block of 4.

SKU: 69927

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green ( DOUBLE IMPRESSION ) on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green ( DOUBLE IMPRESSION ) on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 76153

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green ( TRIPLE IMPRESSION ) on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green ( TRIPLE IMPRESSION ) on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 72030

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin block of 4.

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin block of 4.

SKU: 79728

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 72027

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 79706

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 81687

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 81688

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 81689

SG. 219 variety 1d Pale Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Pale Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 69934

SG. 219 variety 1d Pale Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d Pale Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 72026

SG. 219 variety 1d VERY Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin block of 4.

SG. 219 variety 1d VERY Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin block of 4.

SKU: 79729

SG. 219 variety 1d VERY Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d VERY Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 72028

SG. 219 variety 1d VERY Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 219 variety 1d VERY Deep Green on thin white card. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 72029

SG. 219. 1d Bright Scarlet on poor quality Buff paper. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin left hand marginal block of 4.

SG. 219. 1d Bright Scarlet on poor quality Buff paper. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin left hand marginal block of 4.

SKU: 69933

SG. 240. 4d Orange on poor quality buff paper. PLATE PROOF - DOUBLE IMPRESSION. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 240. 4d Orange on poor quality buff paper. PLATE PROOF - DOUBLE IMPRESSION. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 72020

SG. 242. 5d Dull Purple & Ultramarine on poor quality buff paper. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SG. 242. 5d Dull Purple & Ultramarine on poor quality buff paper. PLATE PROOF. A fine 4 margin example.

SKU: 81682

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81196

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81198

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81199

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81200

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT horizontal pair of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81201

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT left marginal block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT left marginal block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81194

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81195

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG. 325 variety - ½d Green. Die 1B PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 81197

SG. 327 variety 1d ROYAL SCARLET. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right hand marginal example of this scarce George V COLOUR TRIAL.

SG. 327 variety 1d ROYAL SCARLET. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right hand marginal example of this scarce George V COLOUR TRIAL.

SKU: 60627

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SKU: 82871

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example. .

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example. .

SKU: 83069

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example. .

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example. .

SKU: 83279

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example. .

SG. 327b. 1d Carmine. Chalky paper. Die 1A. PAPER TRIAL. A fine mounted mint example. .

SKU: 78948

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT block of 4 on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SKU: 83070

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SKU: 76774

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SG. 329 variety. 1d Carmine. Die 1B. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example on chalk surfaced paper. Without watermark and with gum.

SKU: 78928

SG. 342 variety. 1d Deep Red. Stage 1b DIE PROOF COLOUR TRIAL ( Page 102 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A mounted mint example with a thin on the gum side, and a crease. Complete with BPA certificate

SG. 342 variety. 1d Deep Red. Stage 1b DIE PROOF COLOUR TRIAL ( Page 102 in 4 Kings catalogue ). A mounted mint example with a thin on the gum side, and a crease. Complete with BPA certificate

SKU: 75226

SG. 357 variety N16 Bright Scarlet. COLOUR TRIAL ' E '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial E ".

SG. 357 variety N16 Bright Scarlet. COLOUR TRIAL ' E '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial E ".

SKU: 75436

SG. 357 variety N16 Brown Red ( Paranitraniline Red ). COLOUR TRIAL overprinted CANCELLED type 24. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1916 colour trial.

SG. 357 variety N16 Brown Red ( Paranitraniline Red ). COLOUR TRIAL overprinted CANCELLED type 24. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1916 colour trial.

SKU: 75440

SG. 357 variety N16 COLOUR TRIALS. A fine mint ( 3 are UNMOUNTED MINT ) complete set of the 8 listed different shades from the 1912 trials. All back stamped with the trial number. A scarce and difficult complete set to put together.

SG. 357 variety N16 COLOUR TRIALS. A fine mint ( 3 are UNMOUNTED MINT ) complete set of the 8 listed different shades from the 1912 trials. All back stamped with the trial number. A scarce and difficult complete set to put together.

SKU: 78334

SG. 357 variety N16 Carmine Lake ( Blue Geranium ). COLOUR TRIAL ' H '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial H ".

SG. 357 variety N16 Carmine Lake ( Blue Geranium ). COLOUR TRIAL ' H '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial H ".

SKU: 75439

SG. 357 variety N16 Monolite Fast Red. COLOUR TRIAL overprinted CANCELLED type 24. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1916 colour trial.

SG. 357 variety N16 Monolite Fast Red. COLOUR TRIAL overprinted CANCELLED type 24. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1916 colour trial.

SKU: 75443

SG. 357 variety N16 Scarlet Vermilion. COLOUR TRIAL ' B '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial B ".

SG. 357 variety N16 Scarlet Vermilion. COLOUR TRIAL ' B '. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of the scarce 1912 colour trial. Backstamped " Colour Trial B ".

SKU: 75434

SG. 372. MASTER DIE FOR THE 2½d value. A very fine example of this RARE die proof in Stage 4b on proof paper in Dull Royal Blue.

SG. 372. MASTER DIE FOR THE 2½d value. A very fine example of this RARE die proof in Stage 4b on proof paper in Dull Royal Blue.

SKU: 35738

SG. 395 variety circa 1913 DUMMY STAMPS in Bistre. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example printed by HARRISON & SONS. Something different for any George V specialised collection.

SG. 395 variety circa 1913 DUMMY STAMPS in Bistre. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example printed by HARRISON & SONS. Something different for any George V specialised collection.

SKU: 60784

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 CARMINE PLATE PROOF & COLOUR TRIAL. A super matching pair in the colour used for the 5/-. Both without gum and watermark as issued. The imperf complete with RPS certificate.

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 CARMINE PLATE PROOF & COLOUR TRIAL. A super matching pair in the colour used for the 5/-. Both without gum and watermark as issued. The imperf complete with RPS certificate.

SKU: 30841

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 COLOUR TRIAL imperforate on ungummed paper without watermark. A fine example of this rare colour trial in bottle-green.

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 COLOUR TRIAL imperforate on ungummed paper without watermark. A fine example of this rare colour trial in bottle-green.

SKU: 30844

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 MAGENTA COLOUR TRIAL on ungummed paper without watermark. A fine example of this very rare colour trial complete with RPS certificate.

SG. 399. N63 variety. 2/6 MAGENTA COLOUR TRIAL on ungummed paper without watermark. A fine example of this very rare colour trial complete with RPS certificate.

SKU: 30840

SG. 400. Variety PLATE PROOF IN CARMINE. A fine large margined right hand marginal block of 4 with centre sheet marking. A RARE multiple.

SG. 400. Variety PLATE PROOF IN CARMINE. A fine large margined right hand marginal block of 4 with centre sheet marking. A RARE multiple.

SKU: 30886

SG. 400. Variety PLATE PROOF IN SEPIA - BROWN. A fine large margined left hand marginal block of 4 with centre sheet marking. A couple of light creases not visible on the surface. A RARE multiple.

SG. 400. Variety PLATE PROOF IN SEPIA - BROWN. A fine large margined left hand marginal block of 4 with centre sheet marking. A couple of light creases not visible on the surface. A RARE multiple.

SKU: 30887

SG. 401. 5/- variety ROUGH PLATE PROOF. A fine large margined example of this proof in carmine on buff paper.

SG. 401. 5/- variety ROUGH PLATE PROOF. A fine large margined example of this proof in carmine on buff paper.

SKU: 80357

SG. 401. N66 variety. 5/- DIE PROOF. A very fine example of this RARE proof in deep blue ink on thin paper affixed to card in the colour used for the 10/-.

SG. 401. N66 variety. 5/- DIE PROOF. A very fine example of this RARE proof in deep blue ink on thin paper affixed to card in the colour used for the 10/-.

SKU: 30842

SG. 401. N66 variety. 5/- MASTER DIE PROOF. A very fine example of this RARE proof in green ink on thin paper affixed to card in the colour used for the £1.00.

SG. 401. N66 variety. 5/- MASTER DIE PROOF. A very fine example of this RARE proof in green ink on thin paper affixed to card in the colour used for the £1.00.

SKU: 30843

SG. 406. N64 (6). 2/6 Yellow Brown. COLOUR TRIAL ON GUMMED WATERMARKED PAPER. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SG. 406. N64 (6). 2/6 Yellow Brown. COLOUR TRIAL ON GUMMED WATERMARKED PAPER. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SKU: 70740

SG. 434 - 438. NCom5 - Ncom 9. ½d - £1.00. 1929 Postal union Congress. PLATE PROOFS. A superb complete set of specially prepared Imperf Miniature sheets on thin white glazed paper. One of only 3 sets in private hands.

SG. 434 - 438. NCom5 - Ncom 9. ½d - £1.00. 1929 Postal union Congress. PLATE PROOFS. A superb complete set of specially prepared Imperf Miniature sheets on thin white glazed paper. One of only 3 sets in private hands.

SKU: 30748

SG. 440 variety. 1934 Photogravure " Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper with large head. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 440 variety. 1934 Photogravure " Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper with large head. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 60029

SG. 440 variety 1934 Photogravure " Large Head Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper with large head. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SG. 440 variety 1934 Photogravure " Large Head Essay ". 1d Scarlet " IMPERF " on watermarked paper with large head. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SKU: 74888

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Colour Trials. The set of four shades all UNMOUNTED MINT.

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Colour Trials. The set of four shades all UNMOUNTED MINT.

SKU: 76422

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Red- Brown Colour Trial. A very fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Red- Brown Colour Trial. A very fine UNMOUNTED MINT example.

SKU: 60467

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Red- Brown Colour Trial. A very fine mounted mint example.

SG. 441 variety.1934 Photogravure 1½d Red- Brown Colour Trial. A very fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 64566

SG. 441 variety 1934 Photogravure 1½d Deep Grey Green Colour Trial. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 441 variety 1934 Photogravure 1½d Deep Grey Green Colour Trial. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 74891

SG. 441 variety 1934 Photogravure 1½d Ultramarine Colour Trial. A fine mounted mint example.

SG. 441 variety 1934 Photogravure 1½d Ultramarine Colour Trial. A fine mounted mint example.

SKU: 74890

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. An UNMOUNTED MINT control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. An UNMOUNTED MINT control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SKU: 78378

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. An UNMOUNTED MINT control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 no dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SG. 486. Q5. 1d Pale Scarlet. An UNMOUNTED MINT control block of 6. Control P44 cylinder 107 no dot. Perf type 5 (E/I).

SKU: 78377

SG. 636. 6d 1963 Paris Postal Conference Centenary. IMPRIMATUR. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example back stamped ' NPM ' as issued.

SG. 636. 6d 1963 Paris Postal Conference Centenary. IMPRIMATUR. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example back stamped ' NPM ' as issued.

SKU: 82609

SG. DP71 ( 2 ). " FJ ". 1d Black. 1850 Prince Consort Essay. A fine mint example of this RARE essay by Henry Archer.

SG. DP71 ( 2 ). " FJ ". 1d Black. 1850 Prince Consort Essay. A fine mint example of this RARE essay by Henry Archer.

SKU: 82810

SG. DP71 ( 2 ). " FJ ". 1d Red Brown. 1850 Prince Consort Essay. A fine mint example of this RARE essay by Henry Archer.

SG. DP71 ( 2 ). " FJ ". 1d Red Brown. 1850 Prince Consort Essay. A fine mint example of this RARE essay by Henry Archer.

SKU: 82811

SG. ME2 variety essay for prepaid 1d envelope. Produced by John Dickinson in 1837 for the Treasury Competition. Made with security paper with 10 " SILK " threads running through it. A very fine example of this scarce essay.

SG. ME2 variety essay for prepaid 1d envelope. Produced by John Dickinson in 1837 for the Treasury Competition. Made with security paper with 10 " SILK " threads running through it. A very fine example of this scarce essay.

SKU: 40014

SG 325 variety - ½d Green. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG 325 variety - ½d Green. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT example of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 61888

SG 325 variety - ½d Green. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal example of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SG 325 variety - ½d Green. PLATE PROOF. A fine UNMOUNTED MINT right marginal example of this imperforate trial on watermark multiple cypher paper, with gum. ( Page 93 spec cat. ).

SKU: 72710

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