British Guiana 1856 Used 4c black on magenta with E.T.E.D. initials, SG24

British Guiana 1856 Used 4c black on magenta with E.T.E.D. initials, SG24British Guiana 1856 4c black magenta, SG24, type 6 typeset provisional, with 'E. T. E. D.' initials of E. T. E. Dalton, cut square with good even margins and excellent colour and impression, lightly cancelled by large part DEMERARA circular date stamp, dated 'AU 1 1856'. Minor thin spots but a very attractive example of this popular classic rarity, particularly desirable with these initials, which have been recorded only on stamps used 1 5 July and 1

Accompanied with a 2006 Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) certificate of authenticity

by contrast

flying style jumpsuit with red fleece interior has 'Everest' printed down one arm and '29028' printed down one leg

Great Britain 1883 10s Grey green Plate 1 (blued paper)

still fine for this issue where condition issues are endemic

trivial marks on reverse) but an important and most attractive proof of the highest rarity

variety WITHOUT HANDSTAMP

This exceptional piece of aviation history is available on our layaway plan with the option to spread payment over 12-18 months

Great Britain 1958 2d Light red brown (Crisp print) "Dollis Hill Phosphor Trial"

A very early hand coloured Mulready

The couple lived out the rest of their lives in a whirl of parties and foreign travel

this last intended to allow the production of additional values via locally produced duty plates