Great Britain 1884 2s6d deep lilac, SG179a

Great Britain 1884 2s6d deep lilac, SG179aGreat Britain 1884 2s6d deep lilac (Blued paper from white paper period), SG179a. A very fine quality used example lettered DH neatly cancelled by Chester Grand circular date stamp for MY. 13. 1897. A scarce variety being printed on blued paper during the period when white paper was being used. A very fine example, rarely seen, with most examples being in poor condition. Accompanied with a 1988 Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) Certificate of

SG209b horizontal pair

the design suggested by E

A fine unmounted mint example with full original gum

which do not detract from what is a lovely block

The Pierrepoint Hangman Collection is an extraordinary collection of memorabilia relating to the family of famous British hangmen

A wonderful and complex piece of Postage Due postal history

Superb unmounted original gum right hand marginal imperforate imprimatur with a 'British Postal Museum & Archive' handstamp on reverse

Some light ink transfer from the signatures and mild handling to the book

A highly attractive positional multiple of this King George VI issue

Provenance: Ex British Philatelic Museum Archives

Brilliant quality unmounted with original gum (hinge mark on face of margin only)

One slightly shortish perforation at foot