VIRGIN ISLANDS 1887-89 4d chestnut, SG35 South West Africa stamps with only four panes of

with only four panes of 25 known to have existed

Great Britain declared ‘British Central Africa’ a protectorate in 1891 and started to issue postage stamps

A handwritten poetry inscription signed by one of history's most celebrated poets

Zanzibar 1896 (11 May) 2½ on 1a plum

Accompanied by an instant photograph taken at the same event

VIRGIN ISLANDS 1887-89 4d chestnut, SG35 South West Africa stamps with only four panes ofVirgin Islands 1887 89 4d chestnut, watermark CA, complete sheet of 24 (8x3), SG35. A brilliant quality mint complete sheet with original gum and with most stamps unmounted mint. Some very minor marginal blemishes, but exceptionally fresh. A rarity in this form and condition. The "Virgin" stamp issues have long been adored by collectors. The stamp features a depiction of Saint Ursula who, according to legend, had 11,000 virginal handmaidens, after