the last time this rarity was seen on the market was when it sold at a Robson Lowe auction in February 1973
New Zealand 1902-09 5s deep red 'Mount Cook'
Larry Mullen (1961- ) and Adam Clayton (1960- ) in bold black ink on the scratch plate
The Penny Black was so well printed in such fast colours that it was a fairly simple operation to remove the red obliterating ink then in use without destroying the face of the label
Joseph Silkin Collection of Great Britain
SOUTH AFRICA 1930-45 2s6d (slate-) green and brown, SG49 Space & Aviation the last time this raritySouth Africa 1930 45 2s6d (slate ) green and brown, Rotogravure printing, 'SUIDAFRIKA' one word, upright watermark, block of 6 (2x3), neatly cancelled by 'PENGE' circular date stamps dated '4 JAN 41', SG49. A fine used block of 6 with fresh colour. An attractive commercial usage of this scarcer shade. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is 360+. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com