Great Britain 1968 Northern Ireland 1s6d grey-blue imprimatur, SGNI11var

Great Britain 1968 Northern Ireland 1s6d grey-blue imprimatur, SGNI11varGreat Britain 1968 Northern Ireland 1s6d grey blue (2 bands) imprimatur, SGNI11var. A very fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, left hand marginal imperforate imprimatur with NPM handstamp on reverse. A scarce imprimatur from the first approved printing sheet as only two singles and two blocks of four were released by the National Postal Museum. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com

lower right corner block of 4 with '1C' (x4) plate numbers

error of missing colour (blue missing from the spots on wings)

A scarce signature by one of the most significant political leaders of the 20th century

The Gambols first appeared in British tabloid the Daily Express in 1950

Accompanied with a clear King George VI Expertising certificate of authenticity (2006)

head and shoulders pose with customary pearl necklace

He was present at Charles and Diana’s wedding and several other royal events

and lasted just three days

but overall in very fine condition with rare franking and excellent postal history value

Off-centre as often seen

date in exergue

A very fine used example lettered HB