Great Britain 1881 1d Lilac (16 Dots, Die 2), SG172 British Honduras stamps Rarely encountered in this superb

Rarely encountered in this superb mint condition

annulet in central compartment of ornate cross with lis terminals

which explains why only two examples on cover are known to exist

complete with certificate of authenticity to be signed and dated by a Stanley Gibbons director and a short history of the Penny Black - the world's first postage stamp

Great Britain 1881 1d Lilac (16 Dots, Die 2), SG172 British Honduras stamps Rarely encountered in this superbGreat Britain 1881 1d Lilac (16 Dots, Die 2), SG172. A very fine used example as produced for the 1884 Stamp Committee with an experimental Portsmouth squared circle trial cancellation for JA. 5. 1885. A rare specialised item. The GB Specialised catalogue price is 1,200 (see page 253, GB Specialised, Volume 1). BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com