China 1897 30c on 24ca pale rose-red large figures on Dowager Empress, 3rd printing, SG85

China 1897 30c on 24ca pale rose-red large figures on Dowager Empress, 3rd printing, SG85China 1897 (May) 30c on 24ca pale rose red large figures surcharges, 11mm spacing on Dowager Empress, 3rd printing, SG85. A fine used example by large part Swatow dollar chop. A scarce and popular stamp rarely seen so fine. Accompanied with a 1994 Holcombe opinion. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com

British Virgin Islands 1883 (28 Feb) colour scheme proofs (160 x 215mm

A superb collection of items relating to the 20th century's 'Greatest Briton'

one of Britain’s most iconic rulers and a key figure in world history

A fine used example by two strikes of the central Customs Ningpo circular date stamp in brown

These imperforate pairs were never released for postal use

which does not detract as a very fine and fresh piece

and coloured pencil laid down on bright blue coloured card

A few minor gum tones and traces of back adhesion

An exceptionally rare and historically significant item

The opportunity was taken to reduce in size the 3d

features some slight ear to the left edge and one vertical fold

Good margins and very lightly cancelled by large circle of bars which barely obtrudes on any part of the design