England Elizabeth I 1558 - 1603 Gold Hammered 1st to 4th, Half pound Zanzibar stamps Unusual pre-printing paper crease at

Unusual pre-printing paper crease at right and some peripheral faults

A scarce stamp with the surcharge and printing plate

A very fine used example uprated to the 6d per 3oz rate with four additional 1d blacks from plate 8 lettered 'QA'

Great Britain 1973 5p British Explorers (Sir Francis Drake)

England Elizabeth I 1558 - 1603 Gold Hammered 1st to 4th, Half pound Zanzibar stamps Unusual pre-printing paper crease atEngland Elizabeth I 1558 1603 Gold Hammered 1st to 4th, Half pound. Issue. Broad bust, ear visible. Mint Mark: 1569 1571Castle Ref: S 2520B. Sch 787; N1994 30mm. 5. 14gm. Obverse: Crowned bust jem wearing small full, pial Gress Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms dividing initials ER, SCVTVM: FIDEI: PROTEGET: EAM, The shield of faith shall protect her. Very good example of this gold coin of Englands best known Queen. Good strong detail in dress and hair. Rare