Great Britain 1884 5s rose, SG176 Bahrain stamps These stamps were issued to

These stamps were issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain in 1608

Choice quality for this rare error

This 'Service' Official stamp used for government mail features Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II who was the last ruling Maharaja of Jaipur State

the recognised authority on varieties of the New Zealand pictorial stamps

Signed attractively by a 17-year-old Dean in blue ink alongside those of his classmates

Great Britain 1884 5s rose, SG176 Bahrain stamps These stamps were issued toGreat Britain 1884 5s rose, blued paper, watermark Anchor, perforations 14, SG176. A superb mint example with original gum and vibrant colour. A very difficult to find classic Victorian stamp. The 5 shilling rose is notoriously difficult to find on blued paper. The later issue on white paper is much easier to find and of significantly less value. Accompanied with a 2017 Brandon Certificate of Authenticity. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 12,500.