Malta 1948-53 2d scarlet variety, SG238b

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Malta 1948-53 2d scarlet variety, SG238bMalta 1948 53 "SELF GOVERNMENT" 2d scarlet, lower right corner block of 6 (3x2) showing variety "Flag on Citadel" on upper left stamp (R5 8), SG238b. The error occurred on Plate (1), Nov 1948 printing only. R5 9 also shows constant nick in top of 'S' of 'SELF' variety. A very fine unmounted positional block of six with full original gum (hinged in right margin only). Simply stunning and very interesting piece with both the error and variety. Between

From Charles and "

Brilliant mint example with large part original gum

eagle standing left

The stamp shows the company schooner "Ysabel May" (of 135 tons) which is greeted by a Bosun Bird while approaching Christmas Island

the planet of fantasy and imagination meets a sign frequently associated with bookishness

A very fine mint positional block of four with original gum (all stamps unmounted mint)

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £110

perforated 'SPECIMEN' (type D20)

"And you can't get much better than provenance from Sir Thomas Phillipps

error gold (inscription and decoration) omitted

The 3d stamp has a tone spot and the 1s pair with faintly toned gum

imperforate proof in black and rose-carmine on vertically LAID paper