BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 25r on 25k deep violet and light green, SG32a Cook Islands stamps A fine used example of

A fine used example of this scarce King George V printing variety

A bank cheque signed by Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe

GB Specialised Catalogue No: N64(6)g

prepared both imperforate and perforate proofs – “The Printer’s File Proofs”

Newfoundland 1932-38 4c carmine 'Prince of Wales' (KIng Edward VIII)

BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 25r on 25k deep violet and light green, SG32a Cook Islands stamps A fine used example ofBatum British Occupation 1920 (21 Feb) 25r on 25k deep violet and light green, surcharge as type 6 in blue, SG32a. A fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. Faint bend and a few fractionally shortish perforations, although still fine quality for this issue. A rare stamp as only 700 were originally issued. Provenance: Signed by the revered philatelic expert, Peter Holcombe on reverse and with 'POHL' and 'JEM' handstamp. The Stanley