Great Britain 1882 £5 Orange Plate 1 (white paper), SG137 Space & Aviation lists a value for a

lists a value for a mint block of four at £38

A very fine set of unmounted mint pairs with full original gum and unique in this form

Albert was forced to take the throne in his place and was crowned George VI

from 'I16' printing

5cm (10 x 8 inches) - with great eye appeal

Great Britain 1882 £5 Orange Plate 1 (white paper), SG137 Space & Aviation lists a value for aGreat Britain 1882 5 Orange Plate 1 (white paper), SG137. A superb unmounted mint, well centred example with full original gum lettered DH. Exceptionally rare in this exceptional quality. Accompanied with a 2002 David Brandon certificate of authenticity. Because of the high face value, there was no postal need for this stamp issue. It was first introduced as a Telegraphs stamp to account for payment of bulk telegrams and for those of individual high