Great Britain 1911 1d aniline pink (F), SG275

Great Britain 1911 1d aniline pink (F), SG275Great Britain 1911 1d aniline pink (F), SG275. A very fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, example printed by Harrison & Sons. GB Specialised Catalogue No: M6(8). SG Catalogue Value: 1,500. The unusual pink shade is the result of the use of fugitive aniline inks, introduced as an anti fraud measure and creating one of the most distinctive colour varieties experimented with amongst King Edward VII definitive stamps. BUY NOW: Order online, by

A spectacular and very rare marginal example

"The Western World has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free-born men

North Borneo Labuan 1904 (Dec) 4c on 50c maroon

this stamp is accompanied with an independent certificate of authenticity from the British Philatelic Association (2015)

and very scarce when found of such quality

As early as January 1840 the treasury was advised that the red handstruck "PAID" markings could be removed from covers by the application of creosote oil

and features creasing

A scarce and handsome multiple of this classic King George VI stamp issue

and features expected stamps and cancellation holes

JACK BURKE

similar to a brooch

lower marginal block of 6 (2x3) with part centre guide