Original Section of Timber from The Mary Rose

Original Section of Timber from The Mary RoseA large section of oak timber from the historic English Tudor warship the Mary Rose. Measuring approx. 11 inches by 5 inches. A 500 year old relic from one of England's most famous warships. Mounted in a red baize lined display frame measuring 18 inches by 12 inches, with presentation plaque inscribed: "Piece of Timber from H. M. S. MARY ROSE Sunk 19th July 1545 Salvaged 1982" The Mary Rose was King Henry VIII's favourite ship in his Naval fleet. The

rare seen so fine and particularly good value

Backstamped at Coleraine for NO

with an all over green phosphor

believed to be unique with a May usage

Odd fractionally shortish perforations but well-centred and very fresh

containing Yat-sen and Martyr issues

The official white Umbro England short sleeve football jersey is autographed by some of the team's top players

Some very minor gum wrinkles

Neatly cancelled by a Derry "172" numeral

with flaw 'k'

position 12

Accompanied with an independent certificate of authenticity from the British Philatelic Association (BPA)