Great Britain 1883 Small head die proof

Great Britain 1883 Small head die proofGreat Britain 1883 Small head die proof. A very fine example with shaded background and partially cleared surround prepared by De La Rue for the forthcoming "Lilac and Green" issue in black on white glazed card (92 x 61mm), endorsed "15 Jan 83" and "BEFORE HARDENING". Most attractive and scarce piece of specialised Queen Victorian philately. Reference: GB Specialised Catalogue Vol 1 pg 243. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via

laminated with a sheet of plastic

The king signs at the bottom right

The colours used on the stamp were stone

1937 and written on Selfridge & Co

The poem refers to the consolidation of self-governing Australian Crown Colonies into a single nation - the Commonwealth of Australia - on 1st January 1901

This is one of only two nose-gear tyres used in the mission

Charles Duke

These stamps were produced under emergency conditions for British residents and missionaries in Madagascar

One of the greatest of all New Zealand rarities and a stunning showpiece

An attractive example from the very first printing plate of the world's first postage stamp

A fine mint example with lovely colour and with original gum and only a trace of a mark from a previous stamp hinge

Mary was imprisoned by English queen Elizabeth I