{"title":"Postage Stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection of rare postage stamps for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"samoa-1877-unused-sg7","title":"SAMOA 1877-80 'EXPRESS' 1s dull yellow, SG7","description":" \u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e £1100.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamoa 1877-80 'EXPRESS' 1s dull yellow, 2nd state, perforations 12½, block of 4 from R1-2\/2-3 on the sheet, SG7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality mint block with large part original gum. Shows part papermaker's watermark. The gum is rather dry (with slight tones on reverse of left pair) but very attractive fresh appearance with vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare block from the first stamps issued by Samoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Includes a 'H.G. \u0026amp; Co' (= Hugo Griebert) guarantee mark on reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,500+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first postal service in Samoa was organised by C.L. Griffiths, who had published the Fiji Times Express and needed a postal service for Samoa to distribute his new newspaper \"Samoa Times\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lithographic Express stamps were printed in Sydney, Australia by S.T. 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The $3 block with separation between upper pair but a splendid group of blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely scarce in this form and particularly important because of the date of use being five days before the recorded earliest date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1934-41 issue was brought back into use after the withdrawal of the British Military Administration (BMA) set (and the end of the Military Administration) in April 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design of these stamps is most appealing featuring Sir Charles Vyner Brooke with stunning oriental columns on either side. Sir Charles was the third and last white Rajah of Sarawak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,375+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303321813188,"sku":"JC3174","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/files\/P14518612-1copy_f884e3c7-b4fb-4a86-ad1c-d69ff144a78d.png?v=1721225023"},{"product_id":"malaya-pahang-sg25b-1899-4c-on-8c-surch-double-lpog","title":"Malaysia - Pahang 1899 4c on 8c dull purple and ultramarine error, SG25b","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalaysia - Pahang 1898 4c on Perak 8c dull purple and ultramarine, type 13 surcharge, error SURCHARGE DOUBLE, SG25b.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with large part original gum. Typical traces of offsetting, but a really fine example for this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare stamp error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £950.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303327350980,"sku":"JC3155","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P167005204-1copy_75b6e5cb-f8d2-4137-b79c-7f00d6dd5576.png?v=1699010585"},{"product_id":"cyprus-sgz36-1879-great-britain-1d-red-on-cover-to-larnaca","title":"Cyprus 1879 Great Britain 1d red on cover to Larnaca, SGZ36","description":" \u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e £2500.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eCyprus 1879 (AU 8) printed \"On Her Majesty's Service\" envelope (with embossed Royal arms on flap), addressed to \"Somerset French Esqre, British Postmaster, Larnaca\", franked by GB 1878-80 1d rose-red plate 218, with small corner fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTied by \"969\" numeral with NICOSIA despatch circular date stamp alongside and LARNACA arrival backstamp for the same date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and important 1d inland rate cover, exceptionally neat and clean. The \"969\" numeral postmark, used in Nicosia, is particularly important as it was the only one used which was not similar to those which had previously been used at post offices in Great Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA similar cover from the Cruttwell collection realised £2,700 + premium (Argyll Etkin 9\/03\/07, lot 1113).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain assumed the administration of Cyprus on 11 July 1878. The stamps of Great Britain at the time were supplied to the various post offices as they opened. British stamps continued to be used until the Cyprus administration assumed responsibility for the postal service on 1 April 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303331381444,"sku":"JC3133","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P167008714-1copy_a8ccda82-1385-4adf-95dc-1f5b2e7ef522.png?v=1699025598"},{"product_id":"nevis-1879-specimen-sg24","title":"NEVIS 1879-80 2½d red-brown Specimens, SG24","description":"\u003cp\u003eNevis 1879-80 2½d red-brown, watermark CC, two examples, respectively hand stamped 'SPECIMEN' (type D11) and 'CANCELLED' (type D7), SG24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'SPECIMEN' example is a fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. The 'CANCELLED' example is without gum, although fine and fresh. Some slight perforation faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor condition issues are fairly academic as it is such an important and desirable pair. 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Upper pair with slight creasing but a scarce and pleasing strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2,880 of the 1 shilling stamp were issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Miller (Robson Lowe, Basel 28\/10\/1977, lot 2309).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,425+.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303353761988,"sku":"JC3032","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P15605230-1copy_c355de06-3da3-4818-ae07-386901aaec7c.png?v=1699025600"},{"product_id":"zanzibar-1934-due-cover-from-durban-sg-d24","title":"Zanzibar 1934 25c black\/lilac Postage Due Cover, SGD24","description":"\u003cp\u003eZanzibar 1934 (18 JAN) incoming airmail cover from Durban,\u003cstrong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e with black\/blue trilingual airmail label, underfranked by 1930-45 3d black and red (the rate being 5d) tied by despatch circular date stamp, with bold oval \"T\/40c\" applied alongside to indicate double deficiency of 40 gold centimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, transit circular date stamp of Dodoma (20 JA 34) and Dar Es Salaam (22 JA 1934) in Tanganyika, and type KD13 Zanzibar arrival circular date stamp (23 JA 34).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deficiency was paid on arrival by 1930-33 25c black\/lilac postage due, SGD24 (6th setting, 1st printing, R2\/2) applied to face and tied by light type R7 \"REG.\/ZANZIBAR\" circular date stamp (24 JA 34).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine and neat cover other than trivial opening faults and much better quality than normally seen for covers of this nature. A lovely piece of complex postal history in the most attractive condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and desirable cover being one of only 12 recorded with the 25c black\/lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex John Griffith-Jones collection, and illustrated (as Fig. 11.33) on p.312 of his book. Census F.205.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303357563076,"sku":"JC3001","price":437.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P167011466-1copy_50cc37be-2cbd-4f22-a3c1-47e7561bdeb4.png?v=1699025534"},{"product_id":"zanzibar-1931-sp-10-due-cover-kut-sg-d23","title":"Zanzibar 1931 25c black\/rose Postage Due Cover, SGD23","description":"\u003cp\u003eZanzibar 1931 (SP 10) incoming underpaid printed cover to \"Ahmed Mossaid Bin Omar Baomar, ZANZIBAR\", probably posted on a ship from India via Mombasa but with India 1926-33 1a chocolate pair disallowed and uncancelled, showing on face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine MOMBASA transit (?) circular date stamp of \"8 SE 31\" and hexagonal \"T\/50 CENTIMES\" due mark. On arrival in Zanzibar (backstamp \"SP 9 31\"), the deficiency was recalculated as 40 (gold centimes) and paid by 1930-33 25c black\/rose postage due, SGD23 (first setting, R2\/2), tied by \"SP 10 31\" type D8 circular date stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine quality cover despite some small faults (vertical fold).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and interesting usage, unusually showing P.O. register number in RED crayon (rather than blue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Griffith-Jones (discussed on pp.302-3 of his book, with illustration Fig.11.21 ; census F.119).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303357825220,"sku":"JC2999","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P167006328-1copy2_d9a12beb-3997-4a99-8eef-d61d44fd3738.png?v=1699025530"},{"product_id":"turks-caicos-is-1927-essay-sg177","title":"Turks and Caicos Islands 1927 Photogravure essay for the 1d value, SG177","description":" \u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e £1100.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurks and Caicos Islands 1927 (c.) Photogravure essay for the 1d value, inscribed 'POSTAGE \u0026amp; REVENUE', by printers Harrison \u0026amp; Sons, in deep blue on gummed wove (60 x 68mm), SG177.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine quality, other than some trivial marks in the surround, but most attractive and very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn philately, an \u003c\/span\u003eessay\u003cspan\u003e is a design for a proposed \u003c\/span\u003estamp\u003cspan\u003e submitted to the postal authorities for consideration but not used, or used after alterations have been made. By contrast, a proof is a trial printing of an accepted \u003c\/span\u003estamp. 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As normal for sheets of this size, there are some light gum bends and one vertical pair with minor separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and splendid multiple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Campbell Paterson Catalogue value is\u003c\/span\u003e $5,150+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303381188804,"sku":"JC2862","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P09011518-1copy_80de7b7a-1596-4731-b2eb-52ef5a0e269a.png?v=1699094391"},{"product_id":"orange-free-state-1896-unused-sg69-75-a","title":"South Africa Orange Free State 1896 ½d on 3d ultramarine variety, SG69\/75\/a","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Africa Orange Free State 1896 (Sept) ½d on 3d ultramarine, type 9 (a-g) surcharges, complete folded sheet of 240 (lacking bottom margin), showing the same setting of 120 (12x10) with the seven types se-tenant, applied to the upper and lower halves, and with second handstamped surcharges (in type 'g') applied to 21 stamps in the left panes, SG69\/75\/a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine unmounted mint complete sheet with full original gum. Creases affecting some columns as normally seen with entire sheets of this size. Overall fine condition for such an item, and now rare in this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly fascinating sheet, as documented in Buckley and Marriott chapter 11. 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Some creasing, marginal faults and separation, with minor gum adhesions, as often seen with sheets of this size. Overall fine condition with fresh colour, showing plate number '1' at lower left and current number '2' at lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has added importance being from the final printing in this colour (5 March 1894). 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Most importantly, the valuable printing varieties are unmounted mint. A beautifully presented philatelic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery scarce in this form and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £700++.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNauru was occupied by Australian forces following the outbreak of World War I. During this time, Australian stamps overprinted 'North West Pacific Islands' were used from 1914 to 1916. The British government took control of the island and British stamps were then overprinted 'NAURU' and were first issued in October 1916.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303405568196,"sku":"JC2557","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/06705618copy_39dd4c46-3759-4bdc-9bd7-21aed32558fd.png?v=1699094017"},{"product_id":"morocco-agencies-1935-unused-sg150a","title":"MOROCCO AGENCIES 1935 Spanish Currency 10c on 1d scarlet Silver Jubilee error, SG150a","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorocco Agencies 1935 Spanish Currency 10c on 1d scarlet Silver Jubilee, block of 4, the upper right stamp error 'CENTIMES' for 'CENTIMOS', SG150a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine mint block with original gum. The upper pair are unmounted mint. From R5\/4 of the small June 1935 second printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning quality key rarity and attractive as such a startling error. 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A couple of stamps with trivial gum wrinkles, which do not detract as in overall lovely condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely scarce positional multiple as only 25 sheets were printed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing a decision to identify the exact revenue derived from the Morocco postal service, separate stamps were needed for the Morocco Agencies. This requirement further became necessary because of a Revision of Fees Ordinance in Gibraltar, which required all fees to be collected in Sterling, while the Morocco Agencies continued to use Spanish currency. 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A range of 10 horizontal pairs, all perforations 14, in shades of indigo (x2), brown (x6) and vermilion (x2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh unmounted mint examples with full original gum and most attractive and rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom 1 January 1926, all printing and overprinting of India' postage stamps was conducted at India Security Press, Nasik. The potential to print stamps in India had previously been looked into before the First World War, but was considered not feasible at that time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1922, the feasibility was again explored in England by Lt Col C.H. Willis, C.I.E., then master of the Bombay Mint, and Mr F.D. Ascoti, I.C.S., Controller of Printing, Stationery and Stamps. Their favourable report, followed by a successful demonstration of production techniques in Delhi in 1923, resulted in the decision by the Government to establish a security press at Nasik.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe responsibility of setting up the Press was entrusted to the illustrious London firm of Thomas De La Rue, which already had a six-decade long association with Indian stamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303409467588,"sku":"JC2470","price":237.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P13413551-1copy_3766135d-1cca-45e1-9dc9-3bd288c8433b.png?v=1699009610"},{"product_id":"seychelles-1896-unused-sg27a","title":"SEYCHELLES 1896 36c on 45c brown and carmine error, SG27a","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeychelles 1896 (1 Aug) 36c on 45c brown and carmine, type 3 surcharge, ERROR SURCHARGE DOUBLE, SG27a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and fresh mint example with original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly rare Queen Victorian stamp error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Winchester (Sotheby 19\/7\/96, lot 403),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) certificate of authenticity (1987).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303418478788,"sku":"JC2370","price":687.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P13405657-1copy.png?v=1699016005"},{"product_id":"st-vincent-1881-used-sg35","title":"ST VINCENT 1881 4d on 1s bright vermilion, SG35","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt Vincent 1881 (28 Nov) 4d on 1s bright vermilion, type 6 surcharge, attractively cancelled by large part 'K' (= Kingstown) circular date stamp, dated 'DE 2 81', SG35.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really fine used example, with the vast majority of examples found with significant condition issues and rarely seen with such a fine example of the Kingstown cancellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare stamp as only 630 were originally issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (1974).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303418675396,"sku":"JC2362","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P14500579-1copy.png?v=1699027942"},{"product_id":"malta-1965-unused-sg341a","title":"MALTA 1965-70 1s3d International Eucharistic Congress error, SG341a","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalta 1965-70 1s3d International Eucharistic Congress, error 'Gold (centre) omitted', lower right corner block of 6 (3x2) with plate numbers '1A' x5 (should be 6 !), SG341a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb quality unmounted mint positional block with full original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare positional multiple of this stamp missing colour error. It is also accompanied with a matching example of the normal block for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £536+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303460028612,"sku":"JC2219","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/10108233copy_231ed3a0-47ea-40c6-97b8-baf825a13755.png?v=1699010673"},{"product_id":"ireland-1922-unused-sg12a","title":"IRELAND 1922 2d orange (die I), SG12a","description":"\u003cp\u003eIreland 1922 2d orange (die I), type 2 overprint by Thom, error overprint inverted, block of 4, SG12a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant quality mint block of four with original gum, (three stamps unmounted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and spectacular multiple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Marquess of Bute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,100+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303473135812,"sku":"JC2146","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P11213786-1copy_9b63356e-855d-4176-acec-e1fa135a66a7.png?v=1699009695"},{"product_id":"gb-1840-cover-sgpe6","title":"Great Britain 1840 1d \"House of Lords\" Envelope, SGPE6","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Britain 1840 1d \"Houses of Lords\" Envelope, SGPE6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine used example of this rare envelope printed in vermilion on unwatermarked yellowish wove paper (120 x 82mm). Sent locally within London, neatly cancelled by a London \"PAID\" Crowned circle date stamp for MR.12.1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight horizontal filing crease at top as often seen. A very attractive example of this rare Parliamentary envelope, written in the hand of the Duke of Wellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating piece of pre-stamp postal history made even more appealing with the historic significance being sent by the Duke of Wellington during the time when he was leader of the Conservative Party in the House of Lords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Uniform Penny Postage was introduced on 10 January 1840, the free franking privileges of Members of Parliament were abolished. During the same month, these special envelopes were created for mail posted from the Houses of Parliament and remained in use until the introduction of stamps and the Mulready stationery in May 1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGB Specialised Catalogue Number: PE6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Queen Victoria Specialised Catalogue, last published in 2011, lists a value of £25,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/paulfrasercollectibles.com\/a-rare-envelope-from-a-remarkable-hand-384498\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/25d6862ec458\/the-best-of-british-postal-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn more about this envelope in our newsletter here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/1_54d59a74-2c1e-4b23-8523-03912629d91a_160x160.jpg?v=1674741519\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303518060740,"sku":"JC2060","price":6250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P13412156-1copy_ff68dc32-859a-4579-a399-d0900098b7e0.png?v=1625498833"},{"product_id":"cyprus-1881-unused-sg7a-pl-216","title":"CYPRUS 1881 ½d on 1d red, plate 216, SG7a","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyprus 1881 (Feb) ½\u003cf\u003e1\/2\u003c\/f\u003ed on 1d red, type 3 (18mm) surcharge, plate 216, lettered 'BG' and showing the 'HALF-PENN' variety (with traces of the 'Y' present as always), SG7a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant mint example with part original gum. Corner gum crease immaterial to overall lovely appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare variety and the best quality example we have ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ex Richardson (RL 6\/7\/1960, lot 228).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303552860356,"sku":"JC1964","price":2125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7969\/8628\/products\/P15605238-1copy_6c143d49-0f2a-4dca-bd66-fc056324c0dc.png?v=1699013920"},{"product_id":"ceylon-1921-unused-sg358","title":"CEYLON 1921-32 50r dull purple, SG358","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e £700.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon 1921-32 50r dull purple, Script watermark, SG358.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine mint example with large part original gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow a scarce stamp and challenging to find in such fine mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing George V stamp from the island of beauty ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCeylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’, (modern–day Sri Lanka.) 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