Great Britain 1921 1d Die Proof variety, SG357var Anguilla stamps Wordsworth served as Britain's Poet

Wordsworth served as Britain's Poet Laureate from 1843 until his death in 1850

A very rare King George V printing variety as there are only 101 possible examples and much fewer surviving

He was born in Nottingham in 1788 and was one of 15 children

This is a rare letter from HG Selfridge

and in her 2003 GAP campaign

Great Britain 1921 1d Die Proof variety, SG357var Anguilla stamps Wordsworth served as Britain's PoetGreat Britain 1921 1d Die Proof variety, SG357var. A fine stage 5 uncleared example printed in red on white gummed multiple cypher watermarked paper (watermark inverted), numbered "275" at top. Offered with original Royal Mint envelope endorsed "Water Marked Paper". A unique King George V specialised philatelic piece. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 8,500. Stage 5 shows white lines all round, crossed at the corners and stepped at left opposite the