Great Britain 1901 2½d Essay, SG230var

Great Britain 1901 2½d Essay, SG230varGreat Britain 1901 2d Essay, SG230var. A very fine composite essay with die proof head in photo, surround partly touched up with black ink and mounted on card (89 x 114mm) Lettered E", dated JULY 10th 01." and endorsed Dupl". A very rare and specialised King Edward VII philatelic piece. Provenance: Ex. De La Rue Archives (1976). Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 8,500. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email

quotes a value of £17

Almost certainly a unique positional multiple of this major error

1544: "To our very loving friend Michael Stanhope Esquire governor of the King's Highness town of Hull"

In fine condition

Great Britain 1854 1d deep red brown Plate R14

Bechuanaland 1913-24 1s bistre

without fluorescent bands

Provenance: Ex Alan Holyoake RDP FRPSL Grand Prix Collection of British and International Registered Mail

The iconic Swan issue of Western Australia was used as it was the emblem of the Colony and a reminder of when it was known as the Swan River Settlement

His stamp collection was considered one of the greatest ever assembled and included some of the world's rarest stamps

Henry's signature indicates he gives his assent to the warrant

Commanding Officer