Great Britain 1878 10s greenish grey Plate 1, SG128 China stamps Great Britain 1911 1d Die

Great Britain 1911 1d Die Proof

cancelled by an upright red Maltese Cross

still a lovely piece

Chabdo (Chamdo)

the lower stamp variety 'No fraction bar'

Great Britain 1878 10s greenish grey Plate 1, SG128 China stamps Great Britain 1911 1d DieOne of the greatest of all Queen Victorian surface printed rarities and one of the finest mint examples known. Great Britain 1878 (26th September) 10s greenish grey Plate 1, lettered 'HC', watermark Maltese Cross, perforations 15x15, SG128. A very fine mint example with original gum of one of the greatest of all Queen Victorian surface printed rarities. Most appealing being exceptionally well centred as most of the few examples in existence show poor