Great Britain 1841 1d Rainbow Trial (State 3), SGDP20

Great Britain 1841 1d Rainbow Trial (State 3), SGDP20Great Britain 1841 1d Rainbow Trial (State 3), SGDP20. A superb unused four margin top marginal example printed on white wove paper in deep green. A scarce specialised philatelic item of early GB postal history. These trials were produced to test various combinations of stamp and cancellation ink. It has long been considered that the voiding of the corners was achieved by filling the grooves of the plate with wax. However, recent research has brought

the Duke of York (later known as King George VI) was announced to the public

Partly thanks to the active India Study Circle for Philately

a former child star she grew to be known for both her acting talent and beauty

sculpture and ceramics

examples of the 2d blue are much rarer and significantly more valuable than the penny black

A wonderful collection of autographs from the three members of the Apollo 11 mission: Michael Collins

printed by Harrison & Sons on watermarked paper depicting the familiar profile head design based on the Hugh Cecil Portrait

Great Britain 1841 1d red brown

Canada 1950 1c to 4c (both colours) Officials

Benefits from lovely fresh appearance

Both men have large heads and noses

A very fine cleared die proof printed in black on thin white glazed card (38x42mm)