nine signed in ballpoint pen
George Tupou I declared the abolition of serfdom in the official emancipation edict as part of his 1862 Code of Laws
A superb unmounted original gum example with vermilion printed double
with trial overprint Type A in red
The signature is exceptional
Great Britain 1876 8d die proof Plate 13, SG156 Egypt stamps nine signed in ballpoint penGreat Britain 1876 8d die proof Plate 13, SG156. A very fine example lettered NH MD, printed in black on white glazed card (92 x 60mm) dated "June 12, 1876". A scarce philatelic item for the specialist collector. The Stanley Gibbons GB Specialised Queen Victoria catalogue, last published in 2011, lists a value of 2,250. Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com