Ceylon 1867-70 8d lake-brown, SG68b Solomon Islands stamps he achieved the position of

he achieved the position of First Lord of the Treasury following Walpole’s resignation in 1742

unmounted mint examples in perfect condition are not common

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This very attractive series of definitive stamps feature a contemporary portrait of Queen Victoria and maple leafs in each of the corners

slight wear to edges

Ceylon 1867-70 8d lake-brown, SG68b Solomon Islands stamps he achieved the position ofCeylon 1867 70 8d lake brown, watermark CC type 6, SG68b. A well centred block of 4 with lovely colour and large part original gum, (lower pair unmounted). Minor gum creasing and upper right stamp with slightly trimmed perforations, but a beautiful and rare block, with most surviving 8d multiples being from the 1863 66 issue (SG 56). A wonderful example of the rare colour variety, which is particularly special in this condition as a block of four.