Falkland Islands 1878-79 4d grey-black SG2a Art Napoleon bestowed the honours on

Napoleon bestowed the honours on members of his French army who had distinguished themselves in battle

Reference: Hiscocks 14/24 (catalogue No

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Typical hinge remainders on the reverse and the fourth stamp has a small natural paper inclusion

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Falkland Islands 1878-79 4d grey-black SG2a Art Napoleon bestowed the honours onFalkland Islands 1878 79 4d grey black, from foot of sheet with imperforate margin, showing "FF" of papermaker's watermark, SG2a. Mint example with part original gum. Minor toning and gum disturbance, but still fine for this rare issue, particularly with perforations and centring being far above average. A rarity in unused condition, being the first such example we have handled for many years. The SG catalogue price is 3,750. Read our full newsletter