COOK ISLANDS - Aitutaki 1916-17 1s vermillion, SG14a/ab/d British Antarctic Territory stamps A very fine hand coloured

A very fine hand coloured example

which was the major trade at that time for the British Empire

and compatibility with other signs

clear signature from Henry VIII - one of England's most iconic monarchs

COOK ISLANDS - Aitutaki 1916-17 1s vermillion, SG14a/ab/d British Antarctic Territory stamps A very fine hand colouredCook Islands Aitutaki 1916 17 King George V 1s vermilion, type 8 surcharge, perforations 14x14, right marginal horizontal strip of 4 from R8 9 12, showing the three different 'No dot on i' varieties on R8 9 (SG 14ab), R8 11 (SG 14ad) and R8 12 (SG 14ac) se tenant with a normal (R8 10), SG14a ab d. Fresh mint quality with original gum, (R8 12 unmounted). Natural paper wrinkle affecting R8 11, but very fine appearance and a rare and fascinating item.