Great Britain 1875 1s die proof Plate 12, SG150var China stamps dated '20 JAN 86'

dated '20 JAN 86'

The usage of these stamps was limited as the vast majority were returned to the UK and destroyed

Choice quality for an unused example of this stamp

The handstamps producing these cachets were supplied over the years by people particularly interested in the island as well as islanders

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Great Britain 1875 1s die proof Plate 12, SG150var China stamps dated '20 JAN 86'Great Britain 1875 1s die proof Plate 12, SG150var. Very fine cut to size example printed in black on white glazed card with void corner squares, mounted on part De La Rue striking book page with manuscript annotations "Sep 5" & "12 456". A spectacular and unique piece for the specialist collector. Provenance: Ex. De La Rue Archives. The Stanley Gibbons GB Specialised Queen Victoria catalogue, last published in 2011, lists the value at "from 2,500".