Great Britain 1841 2d Blue trial, SG DP43 Rhodesia stamps The design is fascinating showing

The design is fascinating showing a war canoe called a “tomoko” used by warriors on headhunting expeditions

000 were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

SG MS1099c

EF plus condition and retains some of its original mint bloom

Great Britain 1841 2d Blue trial, SG DP43 Rhodesia stamps The design is fascinating showingGreat Britain 1841 2d Blue trial, SG DP43. A superb unused bottom marginal example from the trial sheet of twelve with blank corner letters produced for application to postal notices informing postmasters of the forthcoming issue. The small plate of 12 impressions was made because the first 2d plate of the new type "with white lines" was not ready and specimens were required for distribution with the announcement of the forthcoming issue. There were