HONG KONG 1921-37 5c violet, SG121 British Indian Ocean Territory stamps crossed at the corners and

crossed at the corners and stepped at left opposite the King's nose

before the current SG listing

signed document - such as the example offered - would have been kept in the Crown Office

He sold the 96c olive-bistre block privately circa 1961

made particularly challenging by our adherence to strict quality controls in that only the finest examples in existence were permitted into the collection

HONG KONG 1921-37 5c violet, SG121 British Indian Ocean Territory stamps crossed at the corners andHong Kong 1921 37 5c violet, Script watermark, upper right corner block of 4 showing plate number '2' and 'P05282' requisition number, 1936 printing, SG121. A fine unmounted mint positional block with full original gum (hinged in margin only). Toned gum, as often the case for these issues and still of fine appearance. A very scarce piece in this proving positional form. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email