Ceylon 1921-32 3c slate-grey, script watermark, variety SG340a Maldive Islands stamps A 1 x 1 inch

A 1 x 1 inch piece of the white ensign flag flown from the HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar

The re-entry is the result of wearing and damage to the printing plate resulting in a need to strengthen the worn or damaged images on the printing plate

This rarer imperforate variety is all but unobtainable in the market

A scarce multiple of the first postage stamp issue from the Chinese Empire

A fine mint set despite a few light tones

Ceylon 1921-32 3c slate-grey, script watermark, variety SG340a Maldive Islands stamps A 1 x 1 inchCeylon 1921 32 3c slate grey, script watermark, variety WATERMARK SIDEWAYS, SG340a. A fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, block of 4 from lower right corner of upper right pane, with part interpane margin below. Lightly toned gum, which is inconsequential as very fine appearance with fresh colour, and the watermark variety clearly visible in the right margin from the face. A major keyplate unique rarity. To the best of our knowledge this the