Great Britain 1896 ½d vermilion (O.W. Official), SGO31var

Great Britain 1896 ½d vermilion (O.W. Official), SGO31varGreat Britain 1896 d vermilion (O. W. Official), SGO31var. A brilliant unmounted mint, with full original gum, block of six overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 15,. There is a very light diagonal crease, which does not affect appearance crossing only one stamp. Overall, a super and very rare Government Official block. The "O. W. Official" overprints were issued to Office of Works. Higher value issues from 2d and above were issued in 1902 for registration fees

from 'J17' printing

Some minor traces of gum toning and the left pair with a slight gum crease

A wonderful set

You’ll find original pin marks at each corner and a minor tear at the top left that doesn't detract from the overall composition

A wonderful exhibition piece of the highest rarity

and Jimi gifted Worthington this scarf

from six (6d) and four (1s) vignette plates

A fine unmounted mint pristine example with full original gum

A most attractive specialised philatelic assembly

stating that the garment travelled the world with Michael Jackson on his tours as a solo artist

The high denomination of the stamps reflects the value of the currency at the time

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