Great Britain 1909 4d colour trial, SG240var Bechuanaland stamps Mary was also the great

Mary was also the great grandmother of Prince Charles

showing variety "Diagonal line by turret" on R10/1 & 2

watermark multi star

BOAC pilot Captain Oscar Philip Jones

planned and took part in the Cuban revolution

Great Britain 1909 4d colour trial, SG240var Bechuanaland stamps Mary was also the greatGreat Britain 1909 4d colour trial, SG240var. A very fine example printed in carmine lake on gummed, Crown watermarked paper. Produced for the monocolour issue using the original bi coloured plates. A very rare King Edward VII printing colour trial with no more than two or three examples of each colour recorded in private hands. Provenance: Ex. Aurelius & "Minoru" collection of King Edward VII, one of the most prestigious KEVII collections ever