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lower right stamp variety wide space (2¼mm) between "TWO" and "SHILLINGS" (R10/3)
A fine quality block of four
Charles Duke
Rare and desirable in this large format and a key item for any comprehensive study of this stamp issue
Upper pair with minor crease
Great Britain 1840 1d "Rainbow" colour trial (State 2c), SGDP20 Kenya stamps lower right stamp variety wideGreat Britain 1840 1d "Rainbow" Colour Trial (State 2c), SGDP20 A very fine and fresh unused four margin example with original gum printed in black on thin white wove paper. Wonderful colour and the most desirable of all the "Rainbows" and a rarity. These trials were produced to test various combinations of stamp and cancellation ink. It has long been considered that the voiding of the corners was achieved by filling the grooves of the plate with wax.