CEYLON 1867-70 9d blackish brown, SG69b Turks and Caicos Islands stamps Mauritius 1848-59 'POST PAID' 2d

Mauritius 1848-59 'POST PAID' 2d deep blue

A rare and unusual franking

and photo are in fine condition

the plane was shot down by anti-aircraft fire over the Dutch coast and all seven crewmen were killed

The off-white/grey pieces are made of fibreglass and measure approximately 8 x 3 inches

CEYLON 1867-70 9d blackish brown, SG69b Turks and Caicos Islands stamps Mauritius 1848-59 'POST PAID' 2dCeylon 1867 70 9d blackish brown, watermark CC, (type 6), block of 4 with intense colour, SG69b. A fine mint block with original gum. One stamp with trivial gum blemish, inconsequential to overall quality. A wonderful example of the rare colour variety, which is particularly special in this condition as a block of four. Provenance: Ex Lord Steinberg (Sotheby 6 9 2011, lot 657) and originally ex Harmer 28 11 1960, lot 142. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS